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

After discussion, it was decided that Han Zhi would take a bath first and then dry Su Zhen's hair, since he wanted to be attentive.

When Su Zhen returned to the room, she saw Han Zhi lying on the bed, staring at the silver coins on it. He was touching his chin, his brows furrowed, seemingly lost in thought.

"My lord? What are you doing?" Su Zhen came to his side and asked with a smile, "If you don't have enough money, I can take some from the treasury."

"No, I definitely have enough money myself, and I don't need to buy anything." Han Zhi put all the money back into his purse and then put it aside.

He sat up, took the towel from Su Zhen's hand, gently pulled her close, and began to dry her hair.

"My darling, my dear auntie?"

"What's wrong? My nemesis, my wicked husband?"

The two exchanged a few teasing words, and then Han Zhi said, "I've had Ma Ping scout things out. The main street in the city is bustling with activity. There are plenty of delicious food and fun things to do. I'll take Ba Niang out for a stroll tomorrow?"

Su Zhen replied, "Do you really want to take me sightseeing? Or do you just want to take this opportunity to pass by Pingluan Tower, go in for a song, and then have some wine?"

As she spoke, she turned around with a smile and glanced at Han Zhi. But the latter looked completely bewildered, appearing somewhat simple-minded.

"I don't remember going to Pingluan Tower on the main street, why do you ask me that, Eighth Sister?" His expression clearly meant: How come I didn't know I wanted to go to Pingluan Tower?

But soon he realized, and said with a smile, "How could that be? We're going straight to the main street tomorrow, how could we possibly go to Pingluan Tower?"

"Who knows? Maybe we'll have to go somewhere else instead of Pingluan Tower?" Su Zhen still wanted to tease him.

“How could that be?” Han Zhi gently wiped Su Zhen’s hair with his hand and said, “I’ve already asked Ma Ping. Flower shops are not allowed on the main street. Flower shops like Pingluan Tower can only be opened in the side streets.”

"And there are plenty of delicious foods there, and I've heard there are many novelties that you can't find in Meishan."

Su Zhen suddenly lowered her head and touched her waist. During this time, Han Zhi would bring her delicious food every time he came home. After eating so much, she felt a little chubby.

"My lord, you're going to fatten me up," Su Zhen said. "I heard from the two ladies of the Bao family that no one will like me if I get fat."

"This is not the prosperous Tang Dynasty, where the custom of valuing plumpness as beauty does not exist."

It is only natural that women love beauty since ancient times.

Han Zhi laughed, reached out and gently stroked Su Zhen's cheek with his finger, and said, "How could that be? These are all for Eighth Sister to nourish her body."

"What kind of wife eats roast chicken and fried dough to nourish her body? My lord, you mustn't be trying to fool me." Su Zhen said with a smile, pinching Han Zhi.

"Of course she needs to take care of her health. Eighth Sister is so young and strong, but she shouldn't do anything reckless. She should take care of herself. Otherwise, Eighth Sister's wish will be in vain."

"Bah! That's utter nonsense. Even if my womb is not fertile, as the mistress of the house, it's not impossible for me to find a beautiful concubine for my husband." Su Zhen stubbornly retorted.

"I don't need a concubine, Eighth Sister is enough." Han Zhi reached out and combed Su Zhen's half-dry hair, saying, "Let's rest early later, and tomorrow I'll take Eighth Sister out for a good meal!"

"Very well, I will do as you say today."

......

The next day, after arranging the affairs at home, Su Zhen went out with Han Zhiyi.

But as if by prior arrangement, Shen Kuo, Lü Huiqing, and Zhang Huaimin appeared at his doorstep the moment he stepped out. Han Zhi immediately sensed something was amiss upon seeing them.

"Good morning, Brother Han and Lady Su!"

Lü Huiqing was the most proactive and was the first to greet them.

Su Zhen tilted her head slightly, wondering what these three young men had come for. Zhang Huaimin remained the quietest, merely nodding slightly when he saw Han Zhi.

"Brother Huaimin! Still awake?"

Han Zhi still liked to say that, and ever since the two became familiar, he would say it to him from time to time. It even made Zhang Huaimin a little doubtful, and he would go to bed early every night, but he would still be asked that question.

"I still don't understand why Brother Han keeps advising me to sleep more?" Zhang Huaimin finally asked this question.

Han Zhi smiled and said, "It's alright, it's always good to go to bed early every day. Maybe one day I'll run to your house and bang on your door, and then drag you around the courtyard."

At this moment, Su Zhen pinched Han Zhi and said, "Young Master Zhang is sleeping soundly, how can you disturb him like this, sir?"

"Who knows? If I don't go, someone else will." Han Zhi thought for a moment and said, "Like my brothers Su Shi?"

“He wouldn’t dare! If he dares to disturb people in the middle of the night, I will be the first to hold him accountable!” Su Zhen said with a serious expression.

Han Zhi chuckled and asked the three men, "I wonder what brings you three brothers to me today?"

"I'm taking you out to play. It just so happens that Brother Shen wanted to buy some books to study. Are you... also going out?" Lü Huiqing asked.

Han Zhi nodded and said, "I heard there are a lot of interesting things on the main street. I happen to have a day off today, so I thought I'd go check it out."

“That’s perfect! We can travel together,” Shen Kuo said with a smile.

Han Zhi and Su Zhen boarded the carriage, while the three who had come on horseback followed on either side.

They arrived at the main street, and what they called "shopping" was exactly what they meant. Han Zhi immediately led Su Zhen off the carriage, intending to walk, but as soon as they got off, a certain place caught their attention.

Su Zhen looked over with a puzzled expression. It was an archery stage, and it seemed that they were trying to attract customers and warm up the atmosphere.

"Does my lord wish to go and take a look there?" Su Zhen said, his dark eyes darting around. "I see that stage is designed for archery practice with guests. Why don't you try it out, my lord, so I can see if you are up to the task of mastering the Six Arts?"

Han Zhi was taken aback: "The six arts of a gentleman are rites, music, archery, charioteering, calligraphy, and mathematics. This stage is referring to 'archery,' one of the six arts."

They weren't speaking in a whisper, so the three young men behind them naturally heard them. At this moment, Shen Kuo stepped forward and said, "Brother Han, you might as well come with me to try it out. It just so happens that I also want to do some research."

Lu Huiqing, also wanting to join in the fun, said, "How about this? We four are all learning the ways of gentlemen, so let's all go up and try. Whoever shoots the worst will pay out the money for today's fun!"

Han Zhi became interested – why not take advantage of someone else paying the bill?

He glanced at Zhang Huaimin one last time... Never mind, his head doesn't count. Three to zero, unanimous vote. So the five of them marched "grandly" toward the stage.

Upon seeing the five people, the performer on the stage smiled and said, "Are you here to try your hand at target shooting?"

Lu Huiqing said directly, "That's right. I wonder if we could borrow the stage for a match between the four of us brothers."

In any case, it was a good thing to have someone go on stage to warm up the audience, so the performers did not refuse. Han Zhi and the three young men went directly on stage, while Su Zhen stayed where he was.

"Who would like to go first?"

Han Zhi then asked with a smile.