The mistress is mighty, bringing 88 dowries to flatten the Marquis's mansion

Ruan Shuyan gathered her thoughts and said, "Please invite him in."

A moment later, Xie Yuchun, looking exhausted, appeared in the hall.

His eyes were bloodshot, his whole body was filled with fatigue, and he looked like he was about to collapse at any time while walking.

Ruan Shuyan looked at him and suppressed the question that was about to come out of her mouth. She turned to Chuntao and said, "Prepare hot water for the son-in-law."

Then, she motioned for Xie Yuchun to follow her: "Go and rest first. We can talk about other things after you wake up."

Xie Yuchun nodded slightly, and when he woke up it was already evening.

He rubbed his brows, put on his coat and walked to the door. Outside, the sky was full of colorful clouds, illuminating half the sky like fire.

Xie Yuchun looked at him for a moment and asked the boy at the door, "Where is your young lady?"

The servant replied, "The young lady is out."

"Where?"

"I don't know, the lady didn't say."

Xie Yuchun was silent for a moment, and just as he was about to speak, he heard footsteps.

Ruan Shuyan appeared at the gate of the courtyard with Chuntao. Seeing the two people at the gate, she smiled and said, "My husband is awake."

Xie Yuchun shifted his attention away from the servant: "Well, where have you been?"

"Beicheng."

The two of them talked as they entered the room. Chuntao brought in tea and snacks, then went to order the kitchen to serve dinner.

Ruan Shuyan and Xie Yuchun sat opposite each other.

"about……"

"You..."

They both spoke at the same time, then stopped talking at the same time.

After a brief eye contact, Xie Yuchun coughed lightly and said, "Madam, please speak first."

Ruan Shuyan did not refuse: "Where has my husband been these days?"

"I went to do an errand for the Emperor. As for the Xie family...I didn't handle it well. I'm sorry."

Xie Yuchun looked apologetic. He really didn't expect that the Xie family would keep Ruan Shuyan out of the house.

Fortunately, the people of the Xie family knew that it would not be good if this matter were to be spread out, so they did not spread it randomly, thus preserving the reputation of the two families.

Ruan Shuyan smiled slightly, her fingertips fell on the table and tapped twice: "I have suffered a lot of grievances during this period of time. I am afraid that a simple apology from my husband is not enough, right?"

Xie Yuchun was of course not clear enough: "I have prepared an apology gift for my wife."

"Oh? Where is the apology?"

Just as Xie Yuchun was about to answer, Chuntao came in with her people and placed a set of bowls and chopsticks in front of Ruan Shuyan.

"Miss, it's time for dinner."

Ruan Shuyan: “…”

Chuntao didn't hide her dissatisfaction at all.

Xie Yuchun glanced at Chuntao, smiled at Chuntao's indifference, and asked directly: "Where's mine?"

Chun Tao's eyes widened: "Ah? Master Xie wants to have dinner here? Didn't the Xie family prepare a meal for Master Xie?"

"Chun Tao."

Ruan Shuyan spoke up and gave Chuntao a warning look, asking her to bring another set of bowls and chopsticks.

After she left, Ruan Shuyan apologized and said, "Chun Tao is straightforward and doesn't think before she speaks. My husband, please don't take it to heart."

"I know what she's angry about."

There was a smile on Xie Yuchun's face. Ruan Shuyan looked at him and suddenly felt uncomfortable for some reason.

It was obviously Chuntao who was angry, but she always felt that she had done something wrong.

In the silence, Chuntao turned around, placed the bowl and chopsticks in front of Xie Yuchun, lowered her head and stepped aside without saying a word.

The two finished their dinner in an inexplicably strange atmosphere.

Xie Yuchun did not stay. He said hello to Ruan Shuyan and went back to Xie's house.

At that time, Ruan Shuyan looked at Chuntao without saying a word and sighed for a long time.

"He is still my son-in-law after all, Chuntao, you have overstepped your bounds."

Chun Tao lowered her head and said, "I know I was wrong."

Ruan Shuyan shook her head gently: "It won't happen again."

This matter was passed over lightly.

The next day, not long after Ruan Shuyan got up, she received the news.

"People from the government office went to the North City and brought a man named Guan Zhongyu with them, saying that they would take over the subsequent construction of the North City."

Ruan Shuyan's fingertips moved slightly: "Are you sure that person's name is Guan Zhongyu?"

"He said that name himself."

As he was speaking, Xie Yuchun walked in from outside.

"what name?"

Ruan Shuyan recounted the changes in North City: "Husband, isn't the matter in North City your job? Why did someone named Guan Zhongyu come?"

Xie Yuchun's face darkened slightly: "Something must have gone wrong. Let's put that matter aside for now. I will give you an explanation."

Ruan Shuyan nodded slightly: "Okay, but now I have to go over and take a look."

"I'll go with you."

The carriage ran through the streets, heading towards the north city at a very fast speed.

As soon as she approached, Ruan Shuyan heard a noise, and one of the voices was very loud.

"Beicheng is Miss Ruan's hard work. What right do you have to interfere? Get out and don't let us do anything!"

"Yes, get out!"

"Get out, get out!"

All the sounds merged into three words.

Ruan Shuyan listened quietly, with a hint of bitterness in her eyes.

"They didn't disappoint you."

Ruan Shuyan's thoughts were brought back by Xie Yuchun's voice. She tilted her head slightly, and a very faint arc appeared at the corner of her mouth.

"Let's go and see why Mr. Guan took on this matter."

The two got off the carriage and met Guan Zhongyu. When the latter saw Xie Yuchun, his face became more embarrassed.

"Thank you, sir. When did you come back?"

Xie Yuchun waved his sleeves and said, "I came back yesterday. If I hadn't come back early, I would not have seen the surprise that Master Guan gave me."

Guan Zhongyu's eyes flickered slightly: "Thank you, sir, you are joking. We are all working for the emperor, so we naturally have to listen to his orders."

"So it was the Emperor's order."

Xie Yuchun pretended to be in a daze, and then changed the subject to ask Guan Zhongyu about his subsequent plans: "Master Guan, are you planning to follow my suggestion? Look, Madam, even the imperial officials have approved your suggestion."

Ruan Shuyan's eyebrows curved: "It's my honor."

Guan Zhongyu almost couldn't keep his composure. Xie Yuchun was deliberately trying to stab him, but he didn't know what to say because he really wanted to follow Ruan Shuyan's method.

On the other side, Lao San and others gathered together.

"Miss Ruan, you are finally here. If you don't come, these people from the court will take away your credit."

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, is this how an official appointed by the imperial court acts? It's really amazing."

The few people seemed not to see Guan Zhongyu and said whatever they wanted to say. Guan Zhongyu's face turned black and he trembled all over.

"you……"

"Cough cough!"

Ruan Shuyan suddenly coughed twice, just covering up Guan Zhongyu's voice: "We are all the emperor's subjects, so we must listen to the emperor's orders. Don't say too much. My Ruan family has withdrawn from the affairs of Beicheng."

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of Lao San and others froze.

If they wanted the court to reorganize the North City, they would not have waited until now.

At this time, Ruan Shuyan continued, "Please also ask Master Guan to explain the court's arrangements in detail to prevent any accidents."

The third brother and others suppressed their dissatisfaction and looked at Guan Zhongyu with cold eyes.

Tell me, what are the arrangements of the court?