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

On the first day of the winter solstice holiday, after getting up and taking her medicine, Wang Qian went outside the courtyard. She happened to run into Qian Su, who was carrying an account book. Upon seeing her, Qian Su asked:

"Madam Wang, are you awake? Did you sleep well last night?"

Wang Qian nodded, and then Qian Su nodded and smiled, "If Madam Wang is bored, you can go and find her and have a chat. Ah Lang is currently studying in the study, and according to Madam's rules, no one is allowed to disturb him except her."

"Where is Madam Su's courtyard? I'd like to go find her and have a chat." Wang Qian was feeling bored.

"Last night I heard from the maids here that Lady Su and Master Han came from the Sichuan Gorge Road. I'd like to hear about the scenery along the way."

Qian Su smiled and nodded, saying, "It just so happens that I am also going to serve you. Why don't you come along, Madam Wang?"

"it is good."

Wang Qian agreed, and then followed Qian Su around and around until they arrived at Su Zhen's room.

To avoid suspicion and unnecessary gossip, Su Zhen had Yueping accompany her when arranging the guest rooms. In the end, Yueping only asked if everyone was settled in and didn't inquire further, so even she herself didn't know where the other person was staying.

Qian Su led Wang Qian into the house. At this moment, Su Zhen had just been served by the maids, who removed her shoes and socks and put her small feet into the soup bowl.

Qian Su then handed the ledger to Su Zhen, who took advantage of the time while she was soaking her feet to record the accounts.

"Lady Su?" Wang Qian called out softly, perhaps because she was afraid of disturbing Su Zhen.

Su Zhen looked up and replied with a smile, "Madam Wang, did you rest well yesterday?"

"Thank you for your concern, Madam Su. I rested very well." Wang Qian was a guest and it was inappropriate for her to sit down directly.

Su Zhen pointed to the seat next to him and said, "Madam Wang, please don't be so formal. Come and sit down."

"Also, this morning, my husband sent Yueping to find Mr. Shen. Lady Wang, please rest here for a while, and then you can go out for a stroll with Mr. Shen."

“Okay…” Wang Qian nodded subconsciously, then looked down at the medicinal soup basin at Su Zhen’s feet and asked, “What is Madam Su doing? Why do you have the habit of soaking your feet in the morning?”

—On how a single sentence could make Su Zhen blush!

Su Zhen blushed and whispered the reasons in Wang Qian's ear. This time, even Wang Qian blushed.

For a moment, there was silence. Finally, Wang Qian spoke again: "By the way, Madam Su, where is Master Han? I just heard from the servants that Master Han has to study today."

Su Zhen nodded and said, "It's just morning reading; I'll be back later."

“But it’s a day off now, why not let Master Han rest as well, so he can take Lady Su out to play?” Wang Qian asked.

"How could I not feel sorry for my husband? But the imperial examination is just around the corner, and we can't be careless." Su Zhen sighed. "But my husband is the only son in the family. He can't possibly live off the family's wealth and status, can he?"

"Besides, who said I was going to demand that my husband follow the usual routine? After morning reading, my husband doesn't need to study today."

Wang Qian was about to speak when she started coughing. After a while, she said, "Master Han is truly blessed to have found a wife like Lady Su."

Su Zhen smiled slightly, then found a book beside him and placed it in front of Wang Qian, saying, "Madam Wang, you've come to keep me company, but you seem to have nothing to say right now. Why don't you read for a while and wait for Young Master Shen?"

"it is good."

......

She sat inside for a while, the foot basins had been removed by Qian Su and the others, and the account books had been filled out, but Shen Kuo still hadn't arrived. She couldn't help but feel puzzled and said:

"Why is this so strange? We've been waiting for so long, why is there still no sign of Young Master Shen?"

Wang Qian closed the book and said, "We can go out and ask."

Su Zhen nodded, straightened her skirt, put on her coat, and went outside with Wang Qian. But once outside, she paused for a moment, then chuckled softly:

"It seems we don't need to search anymore, as Mr. Shen and my husband have already arrived."

Wang Qian was taken aback, then peeked out from behind Su Zhen and looked into the courtyard—where Han Zhi and Shen Kuo were squatting on the snow, rolling snowballs in their hands.

"But now, the two of them are in a playful mood and are having fun in the snow."

Both of them had childlike smiles on their faces, completely immersed in the joy of winter.

"Is Mr. Han always like this?" Wang Qian asked curiously, her eyes sparkling with what seemed to be a hint of envy towards the two of them.

Su Zhen nodded, his eyes full of tenderness: "Yes, although you study hard every day, you sometimes relax like this and become a silly child. But I think you are much more adorable than that shrewd monster."

As she spoke, Su Zhen gently stepped forward, patted Han Zhi on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "My lord, did you have a good time? Do you need any help from me?"

Han Zhi raised his head and, upon seeing Su Zhen, his eyes immediately lit up:

"Eighth Sister! I've recited my prayers for the full duration today."

Su Zhen smiled, gently tapped Han Zhi, and said, "Then why didn't you come in earlier? You made me and Lady Wang wait for quite a while."

"It's precisely because Madam Wang is still inside. If you two are talking, we might overhear and it wouldn't be good." Han Zhi chuckled sheepishly.

Su Zhen smiled, her eyes full of doting affection, and then said, "Yesterday, my husband said he would take me out to play today, but why are you playing by yourself instead?"

Han Zhi paused for a moment, then quickly stood up and brushed the snow off his clothes. He scratched his head sheepishly and laughed, "I got so caught up in having fun that I forgot the time."

Su Zhen smiled, reached out and patted the snow off him, and said, "If you are having fun, my lord, why don't I stay and play with you a little longer, and we can go out later when it gets warmer."

"Okay, okay!" Han Zhi pulled Su Zhen over and gently squatted down with her.

"Honestly, is this snow really that fun?" Su Zhen still pretended to complain.

“This is really fun. Men are boys until they die,” Han Zhi said. “Watch me, Ba Niang, I’ll make you a snowman.”

"I want it to look good, my lord, if it doesn't look good, you'll have to redo it." Su Zhen also took the opportunity to act coquettishly, giving Han Zhi some motivation.

Seeing Han Zhi and Su Zhen squatting there, chatting and laughing, Shen Kuo quietly crept up to Wang Qian's side.

"Madam Wang, shall we go out for a stroll now?"

Wang Qian blinked, somewhat puzzled, and said, "Shouldn't we wait for Lord Han and Lady Su?"

"This can be considered a form of escape," Shen Kuo said, taking a step back to avoid being heard by Han Zhi.

"Lord Han wants to take Lady Su to play in the snow, I'll take Lady Wang to play something else. For example..."

"A grand escape amidst the winter snow in Bianjing?" Shen Kuo laughed.

Wang Qian was intrigued; this was quite interesting.

She glanced at Han Zhi and Su Zhen, then nodded. She then followed Shen Kuo cautiously outside.

As soon as they reached the door, the two of them took off running.

But the courtyard was only so big, and no matter how softly Shen Kuo spoke, Han Zhi and Su Zhen couldn't possibly miss it.

After confirming that they had run away, they looked up and smiled at each other.

"My lord, shall we go after them?"

"We'll talk about it later. Aunt Ba's snowman isn't finished yet."