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

After hearing Wang Qian's words, everyone's expression changed. Su Zhen, Lü Huiqing, and Zhang Huaimin all looked at each other with pity, but Han Zhi alone looked solemn.

Shen Kuo then walked over and asked, "Brother Han, I have a favor to ask..."

"Let her stay here temporarily, right?" Han Zhi immediately pointed it out, and Shen Kuo nodded somewhat embarrassedly.

Han Zhi frowned; sure enough, he had guessed Shen Kuo's question. He looked at Wang Qian, who was also looking at him with expectant eyes, but unfortunately…

He shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, Brother Shen, I cannot agree to this."

Wang Qian's face also darkened.

Upon hearing this, Shen Kuo's face flashed with surprise, which quickly turned into understanding. He sighed, patted Han Zhi on the shoulder, and said:

“Brother Han, I understand your concerns, but Lady Wang… we both see her condition. Can we bear to let her continue like that, as if she were imprisoned?”

Han Zhi sighed, his expression complicated: "Brother Shen, we both know that the Marquis of Fuping's mansion is large. But even though it is large, it is not a place without any scruples. Madam Wang is seriously ill, and if she stays here, there will be no medicine to supply her."

“I know Brother Shen wants to help her, but you must consider Madam Wang’s health. It’s not that I don’t want to help, but if something goes wrong, we won’t be able to explain it to anyone.”

“If Madam Wang weren’t ill, I would help you wholeheartedly. But given her condition, what would she gain besides temporary freedom if she stayed? We can’t joke about something like this!”

Upon hearing this, Wang Qian's eyes reddened slightly, but she still held back her tears and said softly, "Master Han is right. I was being presumptuous. I will leave now so as not to cause any trouble for you all."

As she spoke, she tried to get up, but due to the long run and her emotional state, she swayed slightly. Seeing this, Su Zhen quickly stepped forward to support her, his eyes filled with pity.

"Madam Wang, don't panic, let's think of another way."

Then she looked at Han Zhi, knowing in her heart that he was right. But as a woman herself, she had also experienced being alone in her boudoir, and she knew that feeling all too well.

Lü Huiqing and Zhang Huaimin exchanged a glance, seemingly lost in thought. After a moment, Lü Huiqing spoke:

“Brother Han, let Madam Wang stay in your guest room for now. We all have elders at home, and it’s not convenient for us to take care of them. It’s safest for us here. As for the medicine and daily necessities, we’ll take care of them.”

Zhang Huaimin nodded in agreement: "Yes, Brother Han. If Madam Wang's condition really worsens, we will agree with whatever you do, whether you kill her, abandon her, or send her home."

Upon hearing this, Han Zhi pondered for a long time. Finally, he sighed and laughed, "Never mind, I've seen this kind of thing before. I'll help if I can."

Wang Qian and Shen Kuo both breathed a sigh of relief, and Han Zhi then said:

"but!"

His smile vanished, and Shen Kuo asked, "What's wrong, Brother Han? Is there a price to pay?"

"What are you talking about price for!" Han Zhi laughed and said, "If Madam Wang has any health problems, we'll send her back to Doctor Wang's house immediately. Then we'll provide her with food and lodging, and during the day we'll take her out to play for a while."

"No problem, no problem!" Shen Kuo said with a smile.

Wang Qian gently pushed Su Zhen's hand away and said, "Thank you, Lord Han. I will take care of my health. If anything goes wrong, I will leave on my own and will not betray you gentlemen."

Han Zhi nodded and said, "There's no need to say such things. We brought you out and took you in here, so naturally I will send you back safely. Otherwise, it will still be my fault."

Su Zhen laughed and said, "Now, at least I have someone to talk to at home."

Now, Han Zhi also felt somewhat dissatisfied and said, "No, Eighth Sister, am I not human?"

She then pulled Wang Qian aside and said, "Please don't take offense, Madam Wang. He'll be staying at our house for the time being. Remember how shrewd my husband was just now, and how simple-minded he will be tomorrow."

Wang Qian didn't joke around at this point, but said, "Madam Su, please don't say such things. Master Han is not stupid; he's just talking to you, Madam Su."

"If it were any other woman, she would probably just be a pretty face in Lord Han's eyes."

Su Zhen smiled, glanced at Han Zhi, and said, "My lord is truly blessed. You can find a wife who is so protective of you. It makes me seem rather unromantic."

"how could be?"

Han Zhi rubbed his hands together and crept up to Su Zhen's side. Wang Qian naturally stepped aside, letting Han Zhi linger beside Su Zhen. Helpless, the latter could only take Han Zhi's hand and shake him, as if to say:

"Are you satisfied now?"

Looking at the natural intimacy and tacit understanding between Han Zhi and Su Zhen, Wang Qian couldn't help but feel a hint of envy in her eyes. She whispered, "Master Han and Lady Su are truly a match made in heaven. I really envy them for being able to understand and cherish each other so much. It's a rare fate in this world."

"I also long for a sincere relationship like yours, to know each other, stay together, and spend this life together."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's eyes turned to Shen Kuo. Shen Kuo was taken aback at first, then an awkward and simple-minded smile appeared on his face.

"Brothers... don't... don't look at me. What does this have to do with me?"

“Madam Wang, matters of the heart are wondrous and elusive. In this mortal world, sooner or later, you will meet the one who is willing to walk hand in hand with you,” Su Zhen said with a slight smile.

Then Han Zhi added, "The only thing I fear is that some people are ungrateful and stubborn. In the end, they can only hide in their own wine cellar and drink alone in their sorrow."

"At that time, all we can ask is: Good brother, is this wine good? Can this wine quench the cowardice in your heart?"

Shen Kuo coughed twice, then said, "I...I have to go home first. I'm afraid I'll be scolded by my parents for not being home for so long."

At that moment, he subconsciously looked around and realized—he hadn't brought his book bag because he was in such a hurry. Oh no, he was really going to get scolded.

Just then, there was a knock at the door. The people who had relaxed tensed up again. Su Zhen released Han Zhi's hand and led Wang Qian to hide behind the main hall.

At this moment, Han Zhi straightened his clothes and went to open the door himself. Standing at the door were two maids, not the Wang family guards. He paused for a moment, then looked at what the maids were holding—

He smiled and called out, "Brother Shen, your book box has arrived!"