The head of the Mu family

Chapter 204 Husband and Wife United

What are you laughing at?

Haha~

"Hey~ You're just a kid, you don't understand. You'll understand when you marry Miss Fang~"

Huai Sheng spoke while giving a joking laugh.

Yuan Su blushed slightly upon hearing this, realizing that the couple had definitely not said anything serious.

"you...

You guys are so frivolous~

As he spoke, he turned to leave the garden, but Huaisheng quickly called out:

"Don't run away~ I haven't finished talking~"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Su stopped in his tracks without turning around.

"Go to the shop later and ask Aunt Wu to make a list of betrothal gifts."

Go find Granny Zou and the others again to see if there's anything that's been overlooked.

Before you start your shift, starting tomorrow, you only need to go to the shop for half a day each day.

Focus on preparing the betrothal gifts.

"Okay, okay~ Stop nagging~"

He muttered something to himself and then walked away as fast as the wind could carry him.

The couple behind him burst into unkind laughter, and Yuan Su walked even faster.

Two days later, the ladies and young women who came to the shop were chatting.

They then began to chat about Miss Fang and the third-ranked scholar:

Miss Fang stumbled into the arms of the third-ranked scholar after passing the imperial examination, and secretly fell in love with him.

The moon rises above the willow branches, and Miss Fang and the third-ranked scholar meet after the yellow flowers bloom.

Such rumors are quite detailed and seemingly plausible.

The rumors circulated for five or six days. One evening, Fang Xiang secretly visited the door with a serious expression.

Qianyan quickly ushered the person into the study, and after a while, she called Yuansu in as well.

It wasn't until late at night that Fang Xiang finally relaxed and smiled, and Qian Yan and Yuan Su bid each other farewell with smiles.

On the third day, Qianyan and Huaisheng took Yuansu to the Prime Minister's residence to deliver the betrothal gifts.

Sixty-eight of the highest-class vehicles were carried to the Prime Minister's residence in great style.

The two families agreed that the couple would get married at the end of the year.

After the marriage was arranged, Yuan Su started working.

The more he was known as Fang Xiang's grandson-in-law, the more he paid attention to being practical and humble.

The rumors circulating in the city have taken a turn for the better, becoming a beautiful story about a talented man and a beautiful woman.

Huaisheng expanded Yuansu's courtyard into a garden so that he could get married before the end of the year.

After a busy six months, Miss Fang got married at the end of the year with a grand wedding procession of ten miles of red bridal attire.

Mu Huaisheng sighed:

I feel that I've earned a pretty good amount of money over the years.

Compared to the wealth accumulated over the years by these centuries-old families, the silver is acceptable, but the cultural heritage is simply inadequate.

Only after Qianyan has built up his reputation over the years can it be considered pleasing to the eye.

After Fang Xuying married into the family, she finally felt relieved.

The Mu family was even better than she had imagined. Everyone in the family was literate, and even the eighty-year-old Grandpa Li and Grandpa Huang were still sharp-minded.

The two elderly people no longer go to the shop; they usually work at the gatehouse, doing simple cleaning and sweeping.

In his spare time, he would tell stories to the children, which also helped him encourage them to study.

After she married him, the two of them were not as distant as they had agreed. Gradually, they developed some inexplicable feelings for each other.

On their wedding night, Yuan Su handed over his savings and some properties he had acquired to Xu Ying.

Xu Ying's almond-shaped eyes widened, and Yuan Su smiled shyly, making Xu Ying blush slightly.

"My lady, this is the rule of our Mu family."

Before marriage, one can manage the property oneself or have one's elder sister manage it on one's behalf.

Once a family is established, the wife takes charge.

The men of our Mu family do not take concubines, and if they harbor any other thoughts...

Then we'll divorce, and I'll give all our possessions to my wife.

"Sister Mu actually set such a rule?"

Then why did you make that agreement with me? What if you encounter something like that in the future...?

Yuan Su interrupted her, smiling helplessly:

"Fool~ Do you think I would agree to any agreement that goes like that with anyone?"

Let's not talk about that anymore; we have a long life ahead of us.

My dear wife, we've agreed that you'll have at least two children!

"Time to get down to business, and my wife should call me 'husband' now!"

That night: The fairy was beautiful and graceful, her heart intoxicated by the green silk.

A spring springs forth in the cave, and butterflies flutter among the flowers, embracing a vibrant spring.

The next day, when the sun was high in the sky, Xu Yingcai woke up to find that Yuan Su had already finished his morning exercise.

When Xuying opened her eyes, she saw her handsome husband sitting beside her, looking refreshed and reading a book.

"My wife is awake?"

How are you? Are you still feeling unwell?

Upon hearing this, Xu Ying blushed deeply.

No, nothing.

Thank you so much for your concern, my husband!

Oh dear, what time is it?

Why didn't anyone call me? We're going to serve tea to my older sister and brother-in-law!

Yuan Su took her clothes and was about to help her put them on when he gently comforted her:

"Silly Xuying, our Mu family doesn't have a rule about getting up early in the morning, don't worry!"

My elder sister instructed me a few days ago that since the bride had a long and tiring wedding night, I should just serve her tea at lunchtime.

"How can this be done?"

My lord, why don't you let Pei'er come in and help me change my clothes?

How could I trouble my husband?

As Xu Ying spoke, her face flushed again. Yuan Su smiled teasingly, leaned close to Xu Ying's ear, and whispered:

“Then, yesterday, when I took off my wife’s clothes.”

Isn't he also a hardworking husband?

"Oh my! You're so naughty~"

The two got dressed in a sweet and intimate manner before calling Pei'er in to help them wash up.

After arriving at the Mu residence, Pei'er was told by her husband that she didn't need to stay at night and could rest on her own. The girl was a little uneasy, so she got up early to wait, but was instead pulled away by the Mu family's sisters to have a meal.

After thinking it over and over all morning, I finally waited until they called me from inside. When the young lady came in, she was all dressed. Seeing her smiling face, so different from when she was in her boudoir, I finally smiled with relief.

After Yuan Su got married and the young couple returned to her parents' home, Huai Sheng finally breathed a sigh of relief.

After returning to his family home, Yuan Su will also have to start his shifts.

Early in the morning, Xuying helped Yuansu tidy up his official robes.

"If my wife decides to take the imperial examination route, I will fully support her."

I've organized some books for you; they're on the first bookshelf in the study.

"You... thank you!"

"We are husband and wife, and the person you need to thank the least in this world is me!"

Also, send one of the servants who came with you as part of your dowry to come with me on duty.

My older sister said that I'm too shameless and easily get into romantic entanglements.

"With my wife's trusted confidante by my side, others will be more wary of me."

"Alright~ Then let Ningde serve you."

"Oh right, and in our family, no matter how old we are, we all need to be able to read."

You and the maids and servants should give them a heads-up.

I'm off duty now. If there's nothing else, I'll go straight back to the shop to help out.

If there are any problems with our family's property, wait for me to come back and handle them.

Since my wife intends to take the imperial examination, she should study diligently.

"My husband, what should we do..."

We're newlyweds, and I... I can't help but want to cry.

"Silly girl~"

I'm going to my shift now; you'll get used to it after a while.

Xu Ying: Marrying into the Mu family was truly the best decision I ever made in my life!

On the eve of the Lunar New Year, two men and a woman came to Huaisheng's door to deliver a letter.

The person Huai Sheng asked A Rui to find has arrived!

A slender man around forty years old—Yang Liu.

A man in his thirties wearing a mask—Qin Guang.

A square-faced girl with a well-proportioned figure – Ade.

As agreed, each person would receive 10,000 gold coins upon completion of the task.

However, it was clearly stated that it was extremely dangerous, and in case of any life-threatening situation, survival should be the top priority.

Huaisheng read the letter and gave it to Qianyan.

After reading it, Qianyan immediately put it on the candle flame and burned it.

Huai Sheng immediately instructed Qing Yue to arrange food and lodging for the three people.

The next day, Huaisheng called the three men over and took their pulses.

I prepared a bunch of medicinal dishes and gave them to the kitchen.

The three people looked at each other, and Yang Liu asked:

"What is this, Madam Cui?"

"Master Yang, I want to get your bodies in top condition."

After all, this time they're facing Simon's number one warrior.

I hope you all leave unscathed and use the money to do what you want.

Thank you!

Yang Liu's eyes flickered upon hearing these words, and she only uttered two words.