(At 6 pm, there will be a red packet of four hundred yuan.)

Granny Gui was Chu Lian's wet nurse and couldn't help but remind her, "Third Young Mistress, you and Third Young Master can't keep delaying like this."

Not to mention the future, even the Matriarch of the residence was probably looking forward to the birth of a great-grandson. Just a few years ago, a great-aunt and Miss Biao had suddenly appeared.

Looking at that mother and daughter pair, they were probably not easy to get along with.

It would be strange if they wanted to go back to the prosperous capital from a remote place like Siyang.

If they didn't want to go back, wouldn't marrying Miss Biao into their residence be the best solution?

Although the second young master had not married yet, Third Young Master was the most outstanding of the brothers in the residence. It was hard to guarantee that Miss Biao wouldn't like him.

Chu Lian knew that Granny Gui was thinking for her sake, but she couldn't help but blush when she heard it so bluntly.

"Granny, I know. My husband was injured and I promised to consummate the marriage when we returned to the residence."

Hearing Chu Lian's words, Granny Gui and Xiyan were pleasantly surprised, especially Granny Gui.

She couldn't help but hold Chu Lian's hand. "Sixth Young Mistress, as long as you have a boy in your first child, your position in the Jing 'an residence will be stable." Granny Gui was so excited that she actually called Chu Lian by the title she used when she was a young lady in the Ying household.

Once Chu Lian had a legitimate eldest son, her position in the He family would not be shaken no matter if He Changdi had a change of heart.

Taking the wife of the heir of the eldest branch as an example, if it wasn't for the fact that Madam Zou had no children, she and He Changqi wouldn't have gotten to where they were today.

If she quarreled with her husband, her mother-in-law and grandmother would also stand on her side.

In short, no matter how noble one's status was, they still needed to have a legitimate son by their side.

It wasn't that Granny Gui was exaggerating, but the environment of the aristocratic families in the Great Wu Dynasty was like this. Count Jing 'an's residence had a small population, and the male masters rarely took concubines. Otherwise, the conflict would have intensified.

In the past, Chu Lian had never considered this. She had only thought about how to live her life well and be a little rice worm who didn't lack money. But it was different now. She and He Changdi loved each other and naturally wanted to share some of his burdens.

It wasn't enough to be a comfortable rice worm.

She still didn't know what kind of official position He Changdi would be given. If it was an important position, as his wife, she would have to start socializing.

In a single afternoon, Chu Lian had sorted out the matters of Songtao Court.

Li Xing and Li Yue, who escorted her to the Northern Region, had also returned to the Prince of Wei's Mansion to report. Chu Lian asked the siblings to bring back the gifts for Princess of Wei and Commandery Princess Duanjia.

It was already evening when Chu Lian ordered the maidservants in the courtyard to deliver the specialties they bought along the way to each room.

There was a commotion at the entrance of the courtyard. Xiyan went out to take a look and happily entered the room to report, "Third Madam, Third Young Master is back."

Chu Lian put away the account book that she had read halfway and ordered Fuyan and Jing Yan to prepare He Changdi's clothes.

He Changdi was still wearing his silver armor when he entered the house, and went straight to the inner chamber as soon as he entered Songtao Court.

As soon as Chu Lian turned around from the small desk, she saw him striding in with quick steps.

Chu Lian was puzzled. "Why are you in such a hurry?

What's the matter? "

He Changdi placed the helmet in his hands to the side and sat down at the table without changing his clothes. He beckoned to Chu Lian.

Thinking that he had something urgent to discuss with her, Chu Lian quickly walked to his side. Before she could open her mouth to ask, He Changdi's long arms reached out and pulled her into his embrace.

He was tall and had long legs. Even though he was sitting down, his height reached Chu Lian's chin. He spread his arms and pulled Chu Lian into his embrace.

All the maidservants in the room were frightened by Third Young Master's intimate actions towards Third Madam. In the end, Gui Momo was more experienced and hurriedly gave Xiyan a look. Xiyan quickly chased the maidservants out.

Jing Yan and Fuyan, who had just come out of the quiet room, were also dragged away by Xiyan.

This was the first time Fuyan had seen He Changdi in a few months.

Third Young Master was more mature and steady than when he had first gone to the Northern Region. His face had also become more resolute and handsome. His entire person was like a treasured sword that was about to be unsheathed, making it harder for women to look away.

When Third Young Master pulled Third Madam into his embrace, there was a hint of gentleness and pampering on his cold, handsome face. Even the people of Songtao Court had never seen this kind of Third Young Master.

A trace of greed rose in Fuyan's heart. A dark light flashed across her eyes. How she wished that the person in Third Young Master's embrace was her. Fuyan clenched her hands tightly in her wide sleeves.

She looked at him again reluctantly, but was finally dragged out of the room by Xiyan.

Chu Lian felt a little uncomfortable being held by He Sanlang at the waist and being pressed against his cold armor. She pushed He Sanlang and said with a red face, "The maids were all here just now. Can't you be more careful?"

He Sanlang's face was cold, but he rested his head on Chu Lian's slender shoulder. The two of them were so close that Chu Lian could hear his strong heartbeat.

He Changdi's deep and magnetic voice traveled into her ears. "His Majesty has made me a fifth-rank doctor in the Martial Selection Department."

Doctor in the Martial Selection Department?

Chu Lian was surprised. She didn't even have the time to care about He Sanlang's dishonest hands.

She had just taken a bath in the afternoon. The main room in Songtao Court was warm and comfortable, so she wore a loose scholarly dress. Now, he had taken advantage of it.

He Changdi's slightly rough palm reached under the hem of her dress and gently caressed the smooth skin around her waist.

Chu Lian's mind spun quickly.

Although she didn't know much about the Great Wu Dynasty's official system, she knew a little.

The current Great Wu Dynasty's official system was similar to the Ming Dynasty in history.

During the Ming Dynasty, there were four widely recognized lucrative positions: the Ministry of Personnel's Civil Selection Department, the Ministry of Personnel's Merit Examination Department, the Ministry of War's Martial Selection Department, and the Ministry of War's Armory Department. He Changdi's current official position was one of the four lucrative positions. Although his rank wasn't high, he had real power. A fifth-rank doctor like him was even comparable to a first-rank official.

Which military official didn't want to go to his place when they were transferred?

Chu Lian only snapped out of her thoughts when the large hand hidden in her clothes gradually moved up and touched Chu Lian's inner belt.

She pulled down He Sanlang's unruly large hand and glared at him.

Speechless, she said, "You're about to be roasted over a fire, yet you're still touching me.

What do you think the emperor is trying to do? Your contributions in the north are already enough to recruit people, and the title of marquis is unprecedented. Why is he still giving you this kind of position? Isn't he making you into a target for everyone? "

Emperor Chengping was skilled at balancing things. Did he not know that a tall tree attracts the wind?

A title of marquis and a lucrative position, what did he want?

He Changdi had only casually told Chu Lian this fact, but he hadn't expected her to think so deeply into it.

It turned out that the person who usually only knew how to think about food also understood the twists and turns of the court. He had underestimated her in the past.

At this moment, Chu Lian was like a huge treasure waiting to be excavated, and He Sanlang was the gold digger. Every time he discovered something different about her, it was as if he had found a different gem. He was both surprised and happy.

He was surprised at first, but then he laughed heartily. "Chu Lian, why aren't you happy that I got such a lucrative position?

Instead, you're complaining about your husband. "

Chu Lian pushed him, trying to struggle out of his embrace. However, his strong arms were like steel, and she couldn't move them at all.

She rolled her eyes. "There is no free lunch in this world."

He Changdi tightened his arms. "Don't move, let me hold you for a while."

As he said this, he leaned his head against Chu Lian's shoulder again. Chu Lian thought he was thinking about something, so she stopped struggling.

After a while, she heard He Changdi say, "Xiao Bojian went to the Ministry of Appointments.

Although it isn't the Literary Selection Division, it is still an important position. "

Hearing He Changdi's words, Chu Lian's body froze. She didn't dare believe it.

Like this, she was even more confused about Emperor Chengping's intentions.

Moreover, in this life, Xiao Bojian's promotion was even faster than in the original book!

It had to be known that in the original book, he had the help of "Chu Lian" and the old British duke's recommendation. It took him a year to enter the Ministry of Appointments.

Who would have thought that this time, it would be so fast!

Chu Lian was in He Changdi's arms. Even though her body was stiff, this subtle movement was noticed by He Sanlang. He suddenly raised his head to look at Chu Lian. A pair of clear eyes fell into his deep eyes.

He Changdi was puzzled. After many tests, he was already sure that Chu Lian didn't have any feelings for Xiao Wujing. Not only did she not have any feelings for him, but she even hated him.

However, when he mentioned Xiao Wujing, his wife clearly had a strange reaction. It didn't seem like she didn't know about Xiao Wujing's situation.

He Changdi's eyes darkened. He had a faint feeling that Chu Lian was hiding something from him.

Although he was unhappy, he thought about it. He had a lifetime to waste with her, so why would he be afraid that she wouldn't open up to him?

The young couple hugged for a while before Chu Lian urged He Changdi to take a bath and change his clothes.

It was getting late, and they still had to rush to Qingwen Hall for the reunion dinner.

After He Changdi took a bath, he changed into a navy blue robe with a dark cloak. There was a qilin embroidered on the hem of the robe. It was a robe specially made for this winter's residence.

After the training in the Northern Border Army, He Changdi was much more sturdy than before. He had broad shoulders and a narrow waist. His legs were slender and powerful. He was neither thin nor overly burly.

This robe perfectly accentuated his slender and thin figure.

Even Chu Lian couldn't take her eyes off him.

He Sanlang saw that she was staring at him. In his heart, he was actually secretly happy. However, his face was still as cold as an iceberg. He even pretended to be cold and said, "Have you seen enough? If you have, then come and tie my hair."

Chu Lian didn't argue with him. She waved at him. "Come, sit here."

He Sanlang was like an obedient big dog. He walked two steps to the dressing table and sat down. Chu Lian picked up the sandalwood comb from the dressing table and put a crown on his hair.

Luckily, Chu Lian's simple hairstyle was still passable. Only when He Sanlang placed a white jade tiara, the same style as the one on Chu Lian's head, on He Changdi's bun did color return to his face.

He glanced at himself in the bronze mirror and coughed twice. Only then did he reluctantly praise, "Your skills are passable."