Linlin was still awake, reading a book by candlelight against a small table on the couch.
Lang Xuan's profile was visible through the bed curtains.
He is such a self-disciplined person; even now, he doesn't forget his responsibilities.
Of course, there's also a reason: she's not very attractive.
But that's the truth, and it's nothing serious.
She doesn't even like her own personality.
It would be crazy for Yuwen Duo to like it.
He's so handsome.
Even though we can only vaguely see his figure now, we can still feel his imposing stature and upright character; holding a book, he appears gentle and refined.
But besides that, he was also a man of great talent and ambition. In her previous life, when she was in the Eastern Palace, she secretly watched him as he pacified the four directions, planned strategies, and won victories from afar.
He was ruthless towards his enemies, yet possessed the gentlest underlying nature.
Only the ringleaders and those who aided and abetted the evildoers will be punished; the innocent will not be implicated.
Even though he was blinded by hatred in his past life, he eventually had to admit that the Lang Family had only themselves to blame and had no grudge against anyone else.
As her thoughts drifted, she suddenly heard him speak gently, "Can't you sleep?"
Lang Xuan quickly closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep.
Linlin wasn't angry at not getting a reply, and continued, "There must be light in the room keeping you awake, so I'm going to sleep too."
"No, no, you see," Lang Xuan quickly said. "I just... I'm in a different place, and I'm a little homesick."
"I'll take you back to your parents' home the day after tomorrow."
Lang Xuan was so startled that she started coughing.
He went back to his parents' home with him?
Go back to that cramped dwelling where even a horse couldn't turn around, to pay respects to his parents?
It's simply unimaginable.
But she couldn't bring herself to object.
Because she really wanted her parents to be at ease.
Seeing Yuwen Duo was probably the best way to tell them that he was doing well.
"Would you like some water?" Linlin asked.
Lang Xuan nearly coughed herself to death, which successfully prompted Linlin to bring her some water.
"Have some water."
Lang Xuan lifted the curtain, stood up, took the water with both hands, and drank the whole cup.
Linlin's eyes crinkled with amusement. "Want more?"
Lang Xuan quickly shook her head.
She was so afraid of shortening her lifespan by having him serve her; otherwise, she wouldn't have dared to waste a single drop of water.
Linlin tidied up for a moment and then lay down on the tatami.
"I just remembered, the wedding candles shouldn't be blown out." His voice was gentle and clear, like a spring breeze, cool yet warm. "If you feel uncomfortable, find a handkerchief and cover your eyes."
"I'm not having any trouble adjusting."
He'll probably be reading books and official documents at night from now on, so we shouldn't disturb him.
Will he ever come to this room again in the future?
Lang Xuan raised her hand and covered her feverish cheek.
What is she thinking?
"The housekeeper is currently managing the backyard; you'll gradually take over once you're more familiar with it."
"I can't," Lang Xuan said. "I'm confused; I can't keep track of the accounts."
She's actually Shang Ke at academics, but when it comes to numbers, she's really not very bright.
Linlin said with a smile, "Just leave it to the right person. You just need to maintain the proper authority."
Lang Xuan: I understand. I need to be a proper decoration.
She suddenly thought of a question.
The backyard... She'll be in charge of the backyard, and she'll actually have very few opportunities to interact with Wei Jun in the future. How can she keep an eye on him and find his mistakes?
If you really can't find anyone, the chances of simply and brutally killing someone are probably slim.
Linlin asked, "Are you asleep?"
"Asleep... no, almost asleep."
"Then go to sleep," Linlin said. "If you can't sleep, or if you have any concerns or thoughts, let me know. If I've done anything wrong, tell me too."
Lang Xuan: You stole my words, what am I supposed to say?
Isn't it always the woman speaking softly and gently, asking her husband to guide and be more tolerant in the future?
Yuwen Duo interrupted her, leaving her speechless.
Forget it, I won't say anything more. The more I say, the more mistakes I'll make.
After a long day of tossing and turning, drowsiness slowly crept in, and Lang Xuan drifted off to sleep.
Hearing her even breathing, Linlin pulled the blanket up and closed her eyes as well.
With his intelligence, the only things he can't understand are the hearts of a very small number of people.
What puzzled him the most, and what interested him the most, was Lang Xuan.
The person has finally been officially recognized; the rest can wait.
Linlin closed her eyes as well.
Go to bed early, we still have to meet relatives tomorrow.
When Lang Xuan woke up, she was alone in the room.
Looking at the bright sunlight, she panicked.
She was so caught up in the good life that she overslept on her very first morning after getting married.
Luckily, my mother-in-law wasn't here, and we didn't have to go through the family reunion, otherwise we would have embarrassed ourselves at my maternal grandmother's house on the very first day.
Lang Xuan got up, dressed, tidied her bedding, and opened the door.
The old woman outside immediately bowed and stepped forward, "Your Highness, this old servant will assist you with your washing up."
Lang Xuan nodded and asked her a few questions before she learned that she was an old servant who had been working in the Prince's Mansion since the time when the Empress was still a princess.
"Nanny Hou," Lang Xuan, taking out a red envelope as a reward while combing her hair, "I'll be thanking you for your help in the future."
Nanny Hou hurriedly said, "Princess Consort, please rest assured. Before you arrived, the Prince had already summoned everyone for a address."
What did he say?
"The Prince said, 'You are young and don't understand; but everyone in the courtyard is of a certain age, and they should know what to do. A master is a master, and a servant is a servant.'"
Lang Xuan wanted to cry early in the morning.
There were no details that Yuwen Duo couldn't think of; it was simply a matter of whether he wanted to or not.
He was so good to himself.
It must be because I warned him beforehand and gave him the gunpowder recipe...
But she was apologizing for her past life.
"Princess Consort, we need to hurry," said Nanny Hou again. "They're waiting for you outside."
Lang Xuan was so startled that her hand trembled, and she almost dropped the hairpin.
"Wait for me? Wait for me for what?"
Nanny Hou smiled and said, "You've forgotten, today is the day for the family reunion."
"Recognizing relatives?"
Isn't Yanran the only member of her husband's family in the household?
Oh, maybe it's about the sense of ritual; rules can't be disregarded. She's mistaken.
"Then let's hurry." Lang Xuan didn't want to keep others waiting.
But when she followed Nanny Hou outside and saw the room full of people, she was immediately...
Inside the room were Yingying, Qu Nian, Qu Hua, Yanran, and Wei Jun!
What's he doing here to claim kinship?
Wei Jun: I didn't want to come either, but the Heir to the Prince of Min has arrived, and someone needs to keep him company!
He was a prostitute.
Is Yuwen Duo not here?
Yanran saw Lang Xuan, she smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, where is my eldest brother?"
Lang Xuan: "..."
She wanted to know too.
But Yanran's words made it sound as if she and Yuwen Duo had done something unspeakable that caused them to sleep in late.
It's really embarrassing.
"They're here, they're here." Yanran stood there, already seeing Linlin hurrying in from outside.
"Sister-in-law, I have something good to show you." Yanran stepped forward with a mischievous smile.
Lang Xuan was completely unprepared for her and was trying to ease the awkwardness. "What?"
Yanran raised her hand, "Watch closely!"
It was completely empty; there was nothing there.
"Little Lovely!"
As soon as she finished speaking, a gecko crawled out of her sleeve and onto Yanran's hand.
Startled, Lang Xuan took two steps back, tripped over the threshold, and fell into Linlin's arms.
Yanran: I'm such a timing genius!
Big brother, do you like the gift? You're welcome, my dear sister!