On the wedding day, my wife was abnormal

The afternoon sun shines through the glass windows of the warm room, casting mottled shadows on the carpet.

It's still cold outside, but it's so warm inside thanks to the floor heating and the stove that you only need to wear light clothes.

Murong Yan did not choose the extremely solemn court dress today, but changed into a relatively light long skirt for home.

The dress was still her favorite dark black, made of top-grade soft satin, smooth to the touch and with a subtle sheen. Although the style was much simpler, it still retained its royal elegance.

The lapels, cuffs, and hem of her dress were embroidered with delicate patterns of lotus and simplified phoenix in dark gold thread. Most importantly, the ten-foot-long train remained, though the material was much lighter and softer. It flowed like inky water, meandering across the thick, soft Persian carpet in her warm room, shimmering subtly with her occasional movements.

She sat barefoot with her legs curled up on a large low couch. In front of her was an open rosewood box. Inside was not a memorial, but her beloved collection - various copper coins of varying ages, as well as several sample banknotes.

She was picking them up one by one, admiring and playing with them carefully against the light, with a focused expression as if she was appreciating some priceless treasure.

Lin Zhen was sitting in a rocking chair not far from her, holding a report on the progress of telegraph line laying in his hand, but he didn't look at it carefully. Instead, he looked at Murong Yan's money-obsessed look with a smile on his face, his eyes full of doting.

"Look, my dear," Murong Yan suddenly picked up a copper coin that looked quite old and handed it to Lin Zhen. "This one is from the earliest batch. It seems that the corner of my portrait is not cast flat a little bit."

She sounded a little proud, as if she had discovered some great secret.

Lin Zhen took it cooperatively, looked at it carefully, and nodded: "Yes, indeed. At that time, the stamping machine had just been developed, so the accuracy was a bit poor. My Yan'er still has good eyesight."

As he said this, he naturally put the copper coin into his pocket.

"This one has commemorative significance. It belongs to me."

"Hey?" Murong Yan was stunned for a moment, then pouted and reached into his pocket, "I found it first! Give it back to me!"

Lin Zhen smiled and held her hand, preventing her from succeeding. "Your Majesty is rich as the world, why would you care about such a small coin?"

"I care!" Murong Yan said confidently, trying to break free from his hand and snatch it away, "That's different! Give it back to me!"

The two were laughing and joking when the housekeeper's somewhat hurried but respectful announcement suddenly came from outside the warm room: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the old prince is coming!"

Murong Yan and Lin Zhen were both stunned.

Lin Zhenxian had long since stopped caring about worldly affairs and had been living in the palace's villa all year round to cultivate his body and mind. He seldom came to the main courtyard, let alone came here without saying hello.

Murong Yan immediately put aside her playful expression and subconsciously straightened her clothes and hair. Lin Zhen also released her hand, stood up and said, "Please come in."

Before he finished speaking, the door to the warm room was pushed open. An old man in a dark blue brocade robe, with white hair and beard, but vigorous and upright, stepped in. It was Lin Zhenxian.

Although he had handed over power for many years, the majesty of his long-time position still remained. When his eyes swept across the room, he exuded an aura that could not be ignored.

Seeing this, Murong Yan immediately rose from the low couch. Her casual attire didn't make her any less respectful, and she remained dignified and respectful. She took a slight step forward, folded her hands in front of her, and, facing Lin Zhenxian, knelt politely in a standard family ceremony: "Granddaughter-in-law Murong Yan, greetings to Grandfather."

As she saluted, she squatted slightly, and the ten-foot-long black skirt train spread out in a graceful fan-shaped arc on the carpet behind her. The dark gold embroidery on the ink-colored satin flowed in the sunlight, showing her respectfulness while retaining the graceful demeanor of an empress.

Lin Zhen also bowed and saluted: "Grandfather."

Lin Zhenxian's gaze first fell on Murong Yan, especially her dress, which was a casual dress but still luxurious with a ten-foot train, and her standard yet dignified etiquette. A hint of imperceptible satisfaction flashed in his eyes.

He nodded slightly. "No need to be so polite. I'm just taking a walk around when I have nothing to do. I hope I didn't disturb you two."

His voice is loud and full of energy.

"Grandfather, what are you talking about? We are so happy that you can come." Lin Zhen walked forward with a smile, held his grandfather's arm, and led him to sit in the main seat.

Murong Yan also stood up, walked to the side and personally poured a cup of hot tea for Lin Zhenxian, offering it with both hands: "Grandfather, please have some tea."

Her posture is graceful and impeccable.

Lin Zhenxian took the teacup and glanced at the open wooden box full of coins on the low couch. He then looked at Murong Yan's bare feet on the carpet and his son's smiling eyes. He already knew what the couple had been doing.

A hint of smile flashed across his eyes, but his face remained expressionless. He just blew away the tea foam and took a sip.

"Is there nothing going on in the court recently?" Lin Zhenxian put down his teacup and asked casually, but his eyes were looking at Lin Zhen.

"Thank you for your concern, Grandfather. Everything is fine and the new policy is being implemented smoothly." Lin Zhen answered respectfully and concisely.

"Well," Lin Zhenxian nodded, then looked at Murong Yan, "Your Majesty looks good. It seems Zhen'er has taken good care of you."

Murong Yan nodded slightly, with a proper smile on her lips: "My husband treats me very well, grandfather, don't worry."

In front of outsiders, she is still the majestic empress, and only in front of her closest people will she show her little girl behavior.

Lin Zhenxian hummed, and seemed to be speechless for a moment.

The atmosphere in the warm room was a little quiet, with only the slight hissing sound of the floor heating.

Murong Yan's thoughts turned slightly, and she suddenly said to Lin Zhen, "Husband, didn't the Institute of Gewu present some freshly made milk candies yesterday? They tasted very good. Would you mind getting some for Grandpa to try?"

She wanted to get Lin Zhen away so that she could talk to her father-in-law alone.

Lin Zhen understood, nodded and stood up: "Okay, I'll go get it now."

After Lin Zhen left, only Murong Yan and Lin Zhenxian were left in the warm room.

Murong Yan poured hot tea for her father-in-law again and sat down gracefully, with the inky tail of her hair naturally spread at her feet.

Lin Zhenxian looked at her and suddenly said, "Your Majesty, now that you are not attending to government affairs and staying in this palace all day, do you feel bored?"

Murong Yan smiled slightly, a smile that was sincere and contented. "Grandfather, no, I don't. I read books, tend to flowers, count... uh, take care of some trivial matters. My life is very comfortable. My husband is in charge of the outside affairs, so I am very relieved."

She almost blurted out "counting money", but fortunately she changed her words in time.

Lin Zhenxian, a man of great stature, naturally noticed her momentary pause and the slight blush on her cheeks. He glanced at the box containing the coins again, chuckling inwardly, but maintaining a serious expression. "That's good. Zhen'er has a lively personality and many ideas, and sometimes he can be radical. Your Majesty needs your constant supervision and guidance."

"Grandfather, you are too kind." Murong Yan said seriously, "My husband's thoughts and ideas are all for the country and the people. They are profound and thorough. I, your daughter-in-law... admire you very much. I can only support you, not give you any suggestions." She said this sincerely, and her eyes showed no concealment of her trust and admiration for Lin Zhen.

Lin Zhenxian looked into her eyes for a moment, then slowly nodded, a genuine smile finally showing on his face: "Okay, okay. I'm relieved to know that you two are living in harmony and supporting each other."

At this time, Lin Zhen returned with a plate of exquisitely shaped and novelly packaged candies. Noticing the more harmonious atmosphere in the room, he smiled and placed the candy plate in front of his grandfather. "Grandpa, try it! This is a new recipe. It's made with milk, so it's even sweeter."

Lin Zhenxian picked up a piece and put it in his mouth, chewing it slowly. He nodded and said, "Hmm, not bad, much finer than the malt candy I used to have." He stood up and said, "Okay, I've eaten the candy and drank the tea. It's time for me to go back. I won't keep you two away any longer."

Lin Zhen and Murong Yan quickly stood up to see them off.

When they reached the door of the warm room, Lin Zhenxian suddenly stopped and looked back at Murong Yan's casual dress with a ten-foot train. Then he looked at his son and said meaningfully, "This dress... is very nice. Wearing it at home is comfortable."

After saying this, he strode away with a loud laugh.

Murong Yan was slightly stunned, then she realized that her father-in-law had probably seen through her little hobby a long time ago, and her cheeks couldn't help but turn slightly red.

Lin Zhen smiled and put his arm around her shoulders, bringing her back to the warm room: "Grandfather is praising you."

Murong Yan leaned in his arms, looking at the winding inky trail on the carpet, and muttered softly: "...Anyway, I just like it."

"As long as you like it." Lin Zhen lowered his head and kissed the top of her head. "My Queen, you can wear whatever you want and do whatever you want at home."

The sun is warm and the years are peaceful. The leisurely fun of home and the occasional visit of the father-in-law and son-in-law add a touch of warmth and peace to this sweet daily life.