On the wedding day, my wife was abnormal

"Go ahead!" Lin Zhenxian didn't even look up from where he was playing with a rattle, making his little great-granddaughter dance with joy. "We'll have a family dinner tonight! Let's have a few drinks! Bring your wives! And my precious great-grandchildren!"

"Yes, grandfather." Lin Zhen bowed and took his leave.

Chu Xiling, Zhang Li and others also bowed and took their leave.

Qingwen was angry.

The child was brought back to Beijing in August last year. At that time, Lin Zhenxian said, "Don't come back if the child doesn't come back."

So there was no other choice but for Lin Zhen to send a large number of guards and wet nurses to bring Cheng Yu back.

Now that the mother is back, the child is not affectionate at all and is busy playing with the old man.

She walked over and wanted to hug the child, but was stopped by Lin Zhenxian with a wave of his hand: "No, no! Leave the child here! Grandpa will watch over him! You guys go and do your own things!"

He looked as if he was afraid that someone would snatch his treasure away.

Lin Zhen shook his head helplessly and left Songhe Hall with his wives and concubines.

Even from a distance away, you can still hear the loud laughter and the crisp playful sounds of children coming from inside.

"Grandfather," Zhang Li smiled, "The prince has been completely subdued by these little ones."

Chu Xiling also had a smile in her eyes: "It is a blessing for the children to have their grandfather's love."

Lin Zhen smiled bitterly: "Yeah... Grandfather doesn't worry about anything now, he just cares about entertaining the children. Well, let him enjoy his peace and happiness."

The group walked through the corridors and pavilions and arrived at the core area of ​​the palace's inner residence - "Qifengxuan".

This is Shangguan Wan'er's residence.

There are sycamore trees planted in front of the pavilion, shaded by green bamboos, creating a quiet and elegant environment.

Lin Zhen stood in front of the pavilion, feeling an indescribable warmth and guilt in his heart.

Wan'er...his legally married wife, gentle, virtuous, dignified and generous. During the more than a year he was away from Beijing, she took care of the palace affairs for him, raised his children (Chengyu and Chengshu), and was filial to his grandfather without any complaints. However, he was busy away from home and only wrote her one letter in more than a year.

He took a deep breath and gently pushed open the half-closed door.

The interior of the pavilion is elegantly decorated and filled with the faint scent of lilies.

A woman dressed in a bright red palace dress embroidered with colorful phoenix and cloud patterns in gold, and wearing a phoenix crown inlaid with red gold and kingfisher feathers, was sitting in front of the embroidery frame by the window with her back to the door. Her slender jade fingers guided the silver needle, embroidering a picture of "Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix" on the plain white brocade.

The sunlight shines through the window lattice, onto her black hair and slender back, outlining a soft halo.

She has an upright figure and graceful temperament, and even her back view reveals the dignity and serenity of a mother of the country.

It was the Crown Prince’s wife, Shangguan Wan’er.

When she heard the door open, Shangguan Wan'er did not turn around immediately. She just paused the silver needle in her hand for a moment, and then resumed its smooth movement.

After she finished embroidering the last stitch of the phoenix feather, she slowly put down the needle and thread and turned around.

What kind of face is that?

Her eyebrows are like distant mountains with dark shadows, her eyes are like rippling autumn water, she has a delicate nose and cherry lips, and her skin is as white as cream.

Time does not seem to have left too many traces on her face, but instead has left behind a kind of unparalleled elegance that is as gentle as jade and has a restrained brilliance.

She looked at Lin Zhen, and her clear eyes were instantly filled with thousands of tenderness and myriad longings, just like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples to spread out.

That look seemed to have traveled through thousands of mountains and rivers, and a year's separation melted away in this look.

"Husband..." Shangguan Wan'er's voice was like pearls falling on a jade plate, clear and gentle, with a barely perceptible sob. She stood up, walked lightly to Lin Zhen, and bowed gracefully, "I... respectfully welcome my husband back home."

Lin Zhen's heart warmed, and he quickly stepped forward, holding her with both hands: "Wan'er... get up quickly! You and I are husband and wife, why do we need such a grand ceremony!"

He held her slightly cool hand, feeling the familiar warmth and slight trembling. Thousands of words were stuck in his throat, and he didn't know where to start.

"My husband... has become thinner and darker." Shangguan Wan'er raised her head and carefully traced Lin Zhen's face with her eyes full of heartache. "Thank you for your hard work, my husband."

"It's not hard." Lin Zhen shook his head, gazing at her tenderly. "But you, Wan'er, have been managing such a huge palace, raising the children, and being filial to your grandfather... You've worked so hard."

He raised his hand and gently brushed away a non-existent strand of hair from her temples. His movements were gentle and full of pity.

Shangguan Wan'er's cheeks flushed slightly, her eyes sparkling with tears as she whispered, "This is my duty. As long as my husband returns safely, all the hardship will be worth it."

Chu Xiling, Zhang Li, Qingwen, and Huanbi also stepped forward and bowed respectfully: "My concubines pay their respects to you, sister."

Shangguan Wan'er glanced at the crowd. "Sisters, you've worked hard on this journey. Please stand up. Sisters Xiling and Li have assisted their husbands in Hu County and have made great contributions. Sisters Qingwen and Huanbi have also become more and more beautiful."

She has a gentle voice and decent manners, showing the demeanor of a wife.

"Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty." The women responded in unison.

"Everyone, please take a seat." Shangguan Wan'er invited everyone to take their seats. A maid had already served fragrant tea and exquisite snacks. She pulled Lin Zhen to sit at the main seat, and she sat beside him.

"Chengyu and Chengshu, those two naughty boys, were left in Songhe Hall by our grandfather?" Shangguan Wan'er asked with a smile in her eyes.

"Yes," Lin Zhen said with a helpless smile, "Grandfather only has eyes for those little ones now. I, a grandson, have become redundant."

"Grandfather spent his entire life in the military. Now that he's old, it's only natural for him to enjoy his grandchildren." Shangguan Wan'er said gently, "But my husband, have you been injured over the past year? The Japanese pirates are rampant in Hu County, and I'm worried day and night."

"It's okay," Lin Zhen said soothingly, holding her hand. "With Mao Mengji and the Jinwu Guards here, we don't have to worry about those villains. But you, Wan'er, is everything okay in the mansion? Have any villains caused trouble while grandfather was on the northern expedition?"

"Everything is fine in the mansion," Shangguan Wan'er said softly. "Lin An and the guards are looking after us, so no one dares approach. But after my grandfather's triumphant return, there have been some rumors in the court..."

"Oh?" Lin Zhen raised his eyebrows slightly, "What rumors?"

"It's nothing more than the same old tune about over-achievers threatening the emperor and the rise of powerful vassal states." Shangguan Wan'er's voice was calm, yet tinged with a hint of coldness. "They were all said in private, but Your Majesty was wise and ignored them. Grandfather was too lazy to pay any attention, and was only busy teasing his great-grandson."

A cold glint flashed in Lin Zhen's eyes, then faded away. "Ignore this clown. Your Majesty, how would you reward grandfather for his northern expedition?"

"Grandfather reached the highest rank among the officials, and there was no more title to be bestowed upon him," Shangguan Wan'er said. "Your Majesty bestowed upon him a royal seal and iron certificate, bestowed upon him the nine gifts, and granted him the double salary of a prince. He also granted him the right to enclose land in the Western Hills outside the capital to build a 'retirement residence.' But Grandfather declined all of this, accepting only a few jars of imperial wine and some toys for the children."

Lin Zhen nodded slightly.

Grandfather, this is a brilliant move!

The couple whispered to each other, telling about what had happened since their separation.

Chu Xiling sipped her tea quietly, occasionally glancing at the tightly clasped hands of Lin Zhen and Shangguan Wan'er, a barely perceptible fluctuation flashing across her cold eyes.

Zhang Li chatted quietly with Qingwen and Huanbi, asking about the fashionable clothing materials and jewelry in Beijing. The atmosphere was harmonious and warm.

at this time!

"boom--!!!"

With a loud bang, the two heavy carved wooden doors of Qifengxuan were kicked open from the outside!

The bolt broke and sawdust flew everywhere!

A fiery red figure rushed in like a whirlwind!

The man who came was tall, half a head taller than an ordinary man!

It looks like he's over 1.8 meters tall!

A fiery red outfit outlines her breathtakingly slender curves!

Her long black hair was tied up in a high ponytail, and she wore no makeup, but her eyebrows and features were picturesque, and she looked very heroic!

Especially those eyes, like burning stars, bright, fiery, and with a wild and unruly aura!

It was one of Lin Zhen’s concubines, the daughter of a general - Liu Miaoyan!

She took a few steps to Lin Zhen, bringing a gust of fragrant wind!

In the astonished eyes of everyone, she suddenly leaned over, hooked one hand around Lin Zhen's neck, and lifted his chin with the other.

Then... in front of everyone, he kissed her fiercely!

That kiss was overbearing, fiery, and filled with an irresistible possessiveness! Like a raging fire that spread across the prairie!

Lin Zhen was caught off guard and was kissed hard by her!

My nostrils were filled with her unique scent, a mixture of sunshine, sweat and a hint of leather!

After the kiss, Liu Miaoyan raised her head and licked her rosy lips as if tasting something delicious.

Her scorching eyes swept over the stunned Shangguan Wan'er, Chu Xiling, Zhang Li, Qingwen, and Huanbi. A swaggering and provocative smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. Her voice was clear and loud, with an unquestionable declaration:

"Husband! You're finally back! I missed you so much! Today you're mine! No one is allowed to take you away!"