In the Northern Song Dynasty, he started by marrying the eighth daughter of the Su family.

"Official?"

Han Zhi looked at Su Zhen with a smile and said, "My wife is just so beautiful."

Upon hearing this, Su Zhen blushed slightly and then said, "We're going to offer our congratulations now, so let's not be so talkative."

After saying that, she tried to stand up, leaning on the table for support, but her legs felt weak and she had difficulty standing. Seeing this, Han Zhi quickly reached out and helped her up.

"What's wrong?" Han Zhi asked, puzzled but with a worried expression.

Su Zhen glared at him and whispered reproachfully, "Wasn't it all because of what you did yesterday, my lord?"

"Yesterday...yesterday..."

Upon hearing this, Han Zhi instantly understood and immediately felt embarrassed. He scratched his head, then bent down and picked Su Zhen up.

"How about I take Eighth Sister to offer my congratulations like this?"

Su Zhen tried to struggle, but the other person was too strong, so she had to give up and whispered in the other person's arms, "We are going to see the adults, it is so embarrassing to be like this."

"It's nothing, it's nothing." Han Zhi didn't care, then looked at Yue Ping and instructed, "Yue Ping, go and get the things that Ba Niang prepared, and come with us to celebrate."

"Yes, my lord."

......

Inside the main hall, Han Zhuo and Han Zhoushi were already seated. The exterior decorations had not yet been removed; only the tables and chairs had been taken away, leaving a festive atmosphere.

"My lord, when do you think Su Ba Niang will have a son?" Han Zhou Shi was already looking forward to it.

It's rather embarrassing to admit, but yesterday, Han Zhuo and Han Zhou were worried that the couple would be too shy to "do the deed." So they had already spoken with the guests beforehand, skipping the "wedding night pranks" and letting them start earlier.

Then, quite some time passed, and he even sent a few clever maids, including Yueping, to pry into the room of a newlywed couple. Only after Yueping returned and reported, "The husband and wife are in their room, undisturbed and enjoying each other's company," did he finally feel at ease.

Han Zhuo shook his head and said, "Then let's see if the two of them live up to expectations."

He took a sip of tea, then seemed to remember something and said, "But Zhi'er is lazy by nature and rarely goes out, preferring to stay indoors and read. If he is truly sincere, then it won't be long before he becomes a scholar."

"So good."

At this moment, a servant entered, bowed, and said, "Master, Madam. Your husband and wife have come to offer their congratulations."

Upon hearing this, Han Zhuo reverted to his cold expression, prompting Han Zhou to laugh and scold, "You just don't like communicating with Zhi'er, otherwise you wouldn't have been so quiet for so many years."

"Quickly invite them in. We also want to see how good your young master's taste is."

Han Zhi helped Su Zhen stand outside, but because they were standing to the side, they couldn't see what was happening inside. Su Zhen was also nervous; Han Zhi was supporting her waist, and she was clutching his clothes.

"My lord, I wonder if you like me?"

There was a hint of worry in her eyes. After all, she had only ever met Han Zhi in the entire Fuping Marquis's mansion. As for the First Madam, she had only caught a glimpse of her from afar when the two first met, and she didn't know her preferences at all.

"Of course I liked it. Yesterday's wedding banquet was mostly arranged by the adults. The only thing they were worried about was making you lose face, so how could I say I didn't like it?"

Su Zhen nodded and said, "That would be best."

At this moment, a servant came out and said to the two of them, "Young master, young lady, you may go in now."

Su Zhen gently pushed Han Zhi's hand away, took a few deep breaths, and then took the plate from Yue Ping's hands. Han Zhi was still worried, so he reached out to help her inside.

As the two entered the main hall, Han Zhoushi and Han Zhuo exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with amusement. Then, without making a sound, they turned back to look at Su Zhen.

Although this was Han Zhuo's first time meeting his daughter-in-law, he was quite satisfied with her. He had also met her mother-in-law yesterday, so he naturally knew a bit about Su Zhen. She had been well-versed in literature since childhood, was skilled in writing, and her articles were always enjoyable.

Looking at her now, she is indeed a beautiful woman; a talented man and a beautiful woman, they are quite a good match.

Su Zhen took a few steps forward, trying her best not to let anyone notice anything amiss. Once the distance was right, she respectfully said, "Eighth Sister greets Your Excellency and Mother."

"No need for formalities," Han Zhuo said.

"Thank you, sir." Su Zhen held out the plate in his hand again and said, "These are the needlework items, shoes, socks and pillows that Eighth Sister embroidered herself. I hope you and my mother will not find them offensive."

As the mistress of the house, Madam Han Zhou personally reached out and accepted the gifts, saying, "How could I not be pleased?"

She placed the items on the table, and then a servant beside her handed over a bolt of new silk to Su Zhen as a return gift, that is, a "congratulatory reply."

Now the celebration was finally over. Su Zhen, holding the colorful ribbons, wanted to turn around and return to Han Zhi's side, but because her legs were sore, she suddenly stumbled and almost fell.

Fortunately, Han Zhi quickly reached out to support him, otherwise it would have been incredibly embarrassing.

She was held protectively in Han Zhi's arms, but her eyes spoke volumes. Her gaze seemed to reproach Han Zhi, and coupled with her slightly flushed face, she said nothing, yet it was as if she said everything.

"Zhi'er, when do you plan to go to the capital to take the imperial examination?" Han Zhou asked again at this moment.

"Probably in the next few days?" Han Zhi raised his head slightly and thought for a moment before answering.

"Then let's set the date for the fourteenth," Han Zhuo said. "You still have things to do these next few days, so you can't leave so early. Ten days should be enough."

Han Zhi did not object, simply saying "Yes." After confirming that everything was alright, he left with Su Zhen.

After leaving the main hall, he carried Su Zhen towards their bridal chamber. Neither of them spoke. After leaving the main hall, Han Zhi began to ponder what he needed to do, but couldn't think of anything. So he asked:

"Eighth Sister, is there anything we need to do these next few days?"

“Three days later, we will present the three-day gifts, and then we will have to go back to the Su family to pay our respects to the new family. Seven days later, we will have to go back to the Su family again to present jewelry and gifts, which is called ‘washing our hair’,” Su Zhen said, holding the colorful satin in his arms.

Han Zhi nodded, and after taking Su Zhen back to the room, he put her on the bed and helped her put the colorful satin aside.

At this moment, Han Zhi realized that the blankets and bedding on his bed had been changed back to their original state. Su Zhen was relieved that she had already put the silk handkerchief away.

Su Zhen yawned, much to his chagrin. Han Zhi smiled and asked, "Didn't you get enough sleep? Why don't you sleep a little longer?"

"And what about the official?"

"Do you want me to sleep with Eighth Sister?" Han Zhi asked with a wicked smile, the meaning of which was quite clear.

Su Zhen's face remained flushed. She pursed her lips, then nodded and said, "That's fine too."

Han Zhi then went to close the door, and didn't forget to tell Yueping to dismiss the people around. Upon hearing this, Yueping quickly realized what was happening and ran off to give the order.

Now there were no servants around the courtyard.

Back inside, Su Zhen had already removed her hair ornaments and hair bun. She was sitting shyly on the edge of the bed when Han Zhi gently lifted her face and kissed her.

"My lord, we still need to eat today..."

Although she said that, she was completely limp and boneless at that moment, making no move to resist, almost going along with Han Zhi's movements...