The wife of two taels of silver

When Zhao Hongwei and Madam Zhao saw Lin Haitang getting off the carriage, they began to bow and said, "Greetings, Princess."

Lin Haitang was stunned when she saw Zhao Hongwei saluting. This was the first time she felt that she had become a princess.

Even the general had to salute her.

Lin Haitang quickly said, "General, there's no need to be so polite. We're meeting as friends now, so there's no need to be so formal."

Mrs. Zhao wore a gentle smile, not scrutinizing Lin Haitang excessively. Her dignified and gentle demeanor was very comforting. However, even on such a scorching summer day, Mrs. Zhao's right hand was still covered in a glove.

Lin Haitang glanced at him inconspicuously and did not ask any questions. Instead, she followed Zhao Hongwei into the general's mansion.

Halfway through the walk, Zhao Hongwei rubbed his palms awkwardly and said, "Sister-in-law, I'd like to ask you for a favor. Please help my wife take a look at her hands."

Lin Haitang readily agreed and said, "No problem, big brother, you're being too polite. You're Heng'an's eldest brother, so the lady is naturally my sister-in-law. What's more, my whole family has been living here with you these days."

Zhao Hongwei knew that Lin Haitang was always easy to talk to. After hearing what Lin Haitang said, even though he had guessed that Lin Haitang would say that, he still felt relieved. "It's not a big deal. It's just that her hands are covered with scars from burns. I never took good care of them. When I saw that the scars on Gu'er's face were gone, I knew that my wife's hands could be saved."

As they were talking, everyone arrived at the main hall.

While the others were chatting, Lin Haitang took Madam Zhao behind the screen and said, "Sister-in-law, let me take a look at your hand so I can prescribe the right medicine."

Madam Zhao nodded and said, "Thank you for your help, sister-in-law."

When Mrs. Zhao took off her gloves, Lin Haitang saw the uneven skin growth on her hands. It covered her entire hand and even had a little on her arm.

Lin Haitang gently held Madam Zhao's hand, glanced at her for a moment, and then said, "Madam, I have a way to make your scar disappear. Don't worry, I'll make the ointment and I'll get rid of it for you. Just wait a day."

Mrs. Zhao's tranquil face also showed a hint of excitement. She put on her gloves slowly and gently, saying, "I've waited so many years, and today is no different. I want to thank my sister-in-law first."

As soon as Lin Haitang saw Madam Zhao, she felt that she was very pleasing to her eyes. After getting to know her for a while, she liked her very much. She smiled and said, "It's not a bother, sister-in-law, you're welcome."

After having dinner at the general's mansion, Lin Haitang and Gu An brought everyone back to the general's mansion.

Gu Mo and Gu Zhilan walked in circles in the front yard. They looked at the sky, then looked around, then turned their heads and looked at Lin Haitang with sparkling eyes: "Mom, is this really our house? Can we live here forever?"

Lin Haitang crossed her arms, raised her chin at a 45-degree angle, and said, "Yes, this is our house. Of course we can live here forever. This is all earned by your mother through hard work."

Gu Mo and Gu Zhilan were instantly delighted. They jumped and ran over to hug Lin Haitang, one on each side, and shouted loudly, "Mom is so awesome!"

Lin Haitang lowered her arms to support the two children, lowered her head and laughed happily with them.

The mansion had already been cleaned by servants, so Lin Haitang and the others didn't need to prepare anything and could just move in with their bags.

Around 3:30 PM, Liu Wanwan and Liu Sanyou found Lin Haitang and Gu An who were making ointment and said, "Sister and brother-in-law, Sanyou and I are going back home first and won't be back tonight."

Lin Haitang then remembered that Liu Wanwan's family was in the capital and said, "Oh, I forgot about this. So, wait for me, I'll prepare some gifts and you can take them back together."

Liu Wanwan quickly shook her head and said, "No need, sister. My parents are very satisfied to see that I am so healthy. They should be the ones thanking you."

Lin Haitang stood up and took Liu Wanwan's hand, saying, "Hey, what you said is not right. I am your elder sister and you are my younger sister. Doesn't that mean your parents are my uncle and aunt? It's already rude of me not to visit you. If I don't pay you this courtesy, then it would be too unreasonable of me."

Lin Haitang dragged Liu Wanwan towards the warehouse. Suddenly, she thought of something, stopped, and asked, "Wanwan, your last name is Liu, so are you from Liu Shuyun's family?"

Liu Wanwan nodded and said, "My cousin, my family is a branch of the Liu family, but because of my poor health, I have been living in the countryside, so I am not familiar with my cousin."

Lin Haitang burst out laughing and said, "That's true. Liu Shuyun and Gu An were good friends and brothers, and later we became sisters. After all this twists and turns, we're still in the same circle of people."

Lin Haitang called a few servants, moved the gifts she had picked from the warehouse onto the carriage, and went home with Liu Wanwan.

As the sun sets, the sky slowly changes from dim yellow to dark blue, dotted with stars.

Tonight is Lin Haitang and the others’ first night staying at the Princess’ Mansion.

Lin Haitang and Gu An sat in the pavilion and clinked their wine glasses. Lin Haitang drank the wine in one gulp and looked up at the Big Dipper.

After searching for a long time, Lin Haitang finally found it. She pointed at the Big Dipper and said happily, "Look, Gu An, the Big Dipper!"

Candles were lit around the pavilion, casting a dim light on the space.

Lin Haitang was not drunk, but almost. Her cheeks were flushed and her eyes were a little blurry. She stopped looking at the stars and instead looked down at the fish in the pond.

I picked up a corner of the pastry with chopsticks and sprinkled it on the water surface. The fish inside rushed over and started to bite it.

Seeing that it was getting late, Gu An put down his wine glass, took Lin Haitang in his arms, and said, "If you drink any more, you'll get drunk. Let's go back to bed."

Lin Haitang nodded, raised her arms and hugged Gu An's neck, and said, "Okay, carry me back."

Gu An raised his eyebrows, and with some evil thoughts in mind, he said, "Okay, as a condition, you have to listen to me tonight."

Lin Haitang only thought for three seconds before nodding and saying, "Okay."

"I'm the one who's comfortable now, and I'll be the one who's comfortable later too." Lin Haitang said what was in her heart: "Anyway, I'm not at a disadvantage."

The smile in Gu An's eyes became even wider. He reached over Lin Haitang's knee with his right hand and picked her up sideways.

Lin Haitang's ambitious words seemed to be fully prepared for what was going to happen next. However, when Gu An put the person on the bed, he saw that he was already asleep.

As soon as she was put on the bed, Lin Haitang rolled over, hugged the quilt and fell asleep soundly, completely forgetting that there was someone behind her.

Gu An looked at Lin Haitang like this, then looked at his lower body, sighed helplessly, and had to take off his clothes and hold her in his arms.