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Feeling Hualan's nervousness, Zhou Chen gently held her hand, which made Hualan relax a little.

Zhou Xu naturally noticed Hua Lan's nervousness, and said in a gentle voice: "Hua'er, don't be nervous. This is also what Dalang's wife meant. She has to take care of Dalang now and has no time to distract herself from the housekeeping affairs. I am also old and don't have the energy to take care of these things, so I will let you take care of them in the future. The key to the card and the housekeeping power will be handed over to you. You grew up with my aunt, and I believe you can do it well. If you encounter any problems, you can come to me or ask Dalang's wife for advice."

"Mother, but I..."

"It doesn't matter. Even if you don't know how to do it, you can still learn. No one knows how to do it right from the start. You are the daughter-in-law of our Marquis' Mansion. No one in the mansion dares to disrespect you. You can be at ease and take charge of things."

Zhou Yexiong, who had been silent the whole time, suddenly said, "Your mother asked you to accept it, so just accept it. If anyone in the Marquis' Mansion disobeys, they will be punished or beaten. You don't have to feel embarrassed."

Hearing even her father-in-law say this, Hua Lan felt nervous and excited, but more of it was fear. This was the Marquis's Mansion, and she would be the housekeeper as soon as she entered the house. That was too scary.

Zhou Chen held her hand tightly and said, "Since father and mother asked you to accept it, just accept it."

Of course he understood what his parents, brothers and sister-in-law meant. They had already designated him as the next Marquis Zhongjing and were now beginning to delegate power.

What else did Hualan have to do? She could only accept it and made up her mind that when the day came for her to return to Sheng Mansion, she would consult her grandmother carefully.

Before marrying Zhou Chen, she had already made preparations to keep a low profile in the Marquis' Mansion and not cause trouble for the official.

But the current situation really caught her off guard, so much so that she had no idea how to deal with it. The eldest daughter-in-law was still in the mansion, but she, the wife of the second son, was asked to be the housekeeper. She always felt something was wrong, as if there were many things in this mansion that she didn't understand.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 1117: Frightened Hualan, Homecoming Day, Aunt Kang

After Zhou Chen and Sheng Hualan offered tea, they stayed to have breakfast with their parents before leaving.

On the way back, Sheng Hualan was still a little dazed. She didn't feel the warmth of the sun on her body. She was only thinking about what had just happened.

Not only her, even Cui Chan who came with her was in a trance as she held the tray and looked at the pair of keys on it.

Before entering the Marquis' Mansion, the old lady specifically told her that the Marquis' Mansion was as deep as the ocean, and asked her to be careful and take good care of the eldest daughter. If the eldest daughter made any omissions in doing things, she must remind her in time, etc.

However, the eldest lady of the Marquis's Mansion was kind and loving. Although the Marquis didn't talk much, he never criticized the eldest lady in the slightest.

It's only the second day after the wedding, and the eldest girl, as the wife of the second legitimate son, has actually obtained the right to manage the keys to the entire marquis's mansion. Isn't this too absurd?

There was definitely joy. After all, if the eldest daughter became the housekeeper, the status of the maids and mothers who came with the dowry would instantly be raised a lot in the mansion.

But more of it was shock. After all, the Marquis's Mansion was different from the Sheng's Mansion. The eldest girl had never managed the household in the Sheng's Mansion. Suddenly, she came to the Marquis's Mansion and became the housekeeper. Could she do a good job? Was he capable of helping the eldest girl?

Zhou Chen naturally noticed the distraction of the master and servant. After returning to his own courtyard, he took Hua Lan's hand to comfort her.

"My wife, don't worry. My parents sincerely want you to be the manager. You don't have to think about anything else. You don't have to care about what others think. Just manage it according to your own ideas. Even if something goes wrong, I will help you. With me here, you don't have to be afraid of anyone in this mansion."

Hualan was touched by this comfort, but it still couldn't make her completely relax.

"But, sir, although I have learned these from my grandmother, I am really afraid that I will not be able to do well in such a large mansion and fail my father and mother's trust."

In fact, she was a little afraid, that is, her eldest sister-in-law was the housekeeper before, and she managed the household very well. If she didn't manage it well, the comparison would not only embarrass herself, but also bring trouble to her husband.

Zhou Chen smiled and said, "You are so smart, how could you not do a good job? It's just managing people. Watch carefully, reward those who have made contributions, and punish those who have made mistakes. If anyone dares to disobey, just use the stick and beat them until they obey."

Hua Lan chuckled: "It's not as simple as you say, sir."

"That's right, my wife is the smartest and the most beautiful, and she's even more beautiful when she smiles."

"Oh, there's someone else here." Hua Lan shyly pushed Zhou Chen away.

The green cicada’s ears look at its nose, and its nose looks at its heart.

"Madam, I see you didn't eat much over there just now, how about I take you out later and have something to eat at Fanlou?"

Zhou Chen's proposal made Hua Lan's eyes light up. She had been in Tokyo for a year, but because she was a lady from a wealthy family, she could usually go to places like Sanqing Temple, but she definitely couldn't go to Fanlou. Fanlou was extremely famous in Tokyo City, and when Zhou Chen mentioned it, she was really interested.

But after thinking about it, she still shook her head: "No, my mother just handed over the housekeeping power to me. I have to study hard and not let my mother down. I'd better go later."

Zhou Chen smiled and scratched Hua Lan's nose: "Our wife is still working hard. Okay, then you can make some snacks later, and I will go to my brother's place to sit."

Hua Lan suddenly grabbed Zhou Chen and said, "Sir, I didn't have the courage to ask you just now, why did my sister-in-law…"

Zhou Chen's face changed slightly, he glanced at Cui Chan, and then said: "Brother is sick, and sister-in-law really doesn't have the energy to manage the household, so you don't have to think too much."

"okay."

After Zhou Chen left, Cui Chan asked in a low voice: "Girl, what should we do next?"

Hua Lan pondered and said, "First, find out the situation of each courtyard in the Marquis' Mansion, and then go to the accounting office to get the account books. By the way, Cui Chan, we are no longer in the Sheng Mansion. From now on, don't call me Miss anymore. Just call me Madam."

"Yes, madam."

Hua Lan rubbed her head. She was definitely happy to be entrusted with such an important responsibility right after arriving, but pressure also came with it.

Zhou Chen came to Zhou Tong's courtyard, drank tea and asked about the housekeeper Quan.

Zhou Tong smiled and said, "This is your sister-in-law's own idea, and it is also my idea. The Marquis' Mansion will eventually be handed over to you and your sister-in-law."

"Brother, you..."

This was the first time Zhou Tong was so frank and talked about this topic in person, and Zhou Chen was shocked.

Zhou Tong continued with a relaxed look, "I've been tired for more than 20 years. You have to let me have a good rest. Not to mention that I don't have a son, even if I want to adopt a child, my father won't agree. What's more, I don't want to be adopted. I am already satisfied to have Sister Fu accompany me."

"I'm telling you this because I've really let it go. If it were someone else, I would definitely not be willing and would not be at ease. But you are my brother, much better than my useless brother. I feel more at ease with you inheriting the Marquisate than anyone else."

"Sanlang, you don't have to feel guilty. This is God's will. If you really feel sorry for me, then do your best and take our Zhongjing Marquis Mansion to a higher level. I believe you have the ability to do it."

"Cough cough, cough cough..."

It had been a while since he had spoken so many words in one breath, and Zhou Tong started coughing violently again. Zhou Chen went over and patted his back gently, while using Yangzhou's slow internal force to comb Zhou Tong's cough.

Soon, Zhou Tong felt much better and drank some tea.

"Sanlang, now I really believe that you have learned medical skills. Every time you pat my back, I feel much better."

That's true, of course. Yangzhou Man's healing ability is first-rate, but Zhou Tong is suffering from a serious illness, not an injury. Yangzhou Man can only alleviate the condition at best, not cure it.

"That's good to know. If you feel uncomfortable in the future, come to me. Don't stay in the yard all day. Go out and walk around."

"Oh, you are actually teaching me a lesson."

The two of them talked and laughed, and their relationship was much better than before.

"Sanlang, the emperor has appointed you as the cavalry commander. It seems that you will not be allowed to go to the border in the short term."

"Anyway, there is no war on the border now. It doesn't make any difference to me whether I go or not. It's good to stay at home."

Zhou Tong sighed: "It's not easy to be an official in Beijing. You should be more cautious."

Zhou Chen smiled and said, "You are exactly like your father in this respect."

Zhou Tong also smiled: "Really? Then I will take this as a compliment. You should go back quickly. Why don't you spend time with your wife during the wedding and come to see me?"

"Okay, I'll go back first. By the way, I made a swing for Sister Fu, I'll have someone bring it over tomorrow."

"If Sister Fu knew about this, she would be so happy."

…………

In a blink of an eye, it was the day of returning home three days later. Today, Hualan woke up early and dressed up with the help of Cuichan and Caizhan.

Zhou Chen naturally would not be idle either. He went to the pavilion to meditate and practice his internal skills.

Cai Zan looked outside curiously: "Madam, why does the master go to the pavilion to meditate every morning?"

Cuichan didn't wait for Hualan to answer and scolded her dissatisfiedly: "Shut up, you are the only one who is nosy. This is the master's business. Didn't I tell you to stay out of it?"

Hua Lan waved her hands and said, "The master said that a day's plan begins in the morning. Meditation in the morning can keep you energetic for the whole day. I don't quite understand it, but that's what the master said anyway."

Cai Zan thought about it carefully and said, "It's true that the master has been in very good spirits these past few days. It seems that this really works."

Cuichan said, "Cai Zan, go check on Madam Feng to see if the gifts for her return home are ready. I'll take care of Madam Feng's side."

"Ok."

After Caizan left, Hualan said with a happy face: "I haven't seen grandma for a few days. I really miss her. Today I can finally go back."

"If the old lady knew that the eldest lady missed her so much, she would be very happy. I think the old lady must have been waiting for the master and the eldest lady to return early in the morning."

"Well, Cuichan, hurry up, I can't wait to go back." Hualan urged.

After putting on makeup, Zhou Chen had breakfast with Hua Lan and then prepared to set off.

When Hualan saw the black lacquered double-horse carriage with stone blue curtains and glass embroidered ribbons waiting outside, she was stunned.

"Sir, this is a carriage bestowed by the emperor. Wouldn't it be a bit too high-profile for us to ride it back?"

Zhou Chen smiled and said, "It's okay to be high-profile. When you return to your parents' home, you have to be high-profile. This is a gift from the emperor. You can't just keep it there and not use it. You have to sit on it when it's time."

This two-horse carriage, in later generations, would be like a supercar, and it would have a more profound meaning. Even rich people could not use it. Only people of a certain status could ride it.

Hualan thought that if she returned home in glory, she would also bring honor to the Sheng family and make people dare not underestimate her family, so she readily agreed.

After getting on the carriage, she discovered that this carriage was not only beautiful and majestic on the outside, but it was also much more comfortable to sit in than the carriage at home.

"Thank you, sir."

"Why are you thanking me all of a sudden? We are husband and wife."

"Well, sir, you are very kind."

Hua Lan leaned on Zhou Chen emotionally. She had only been married to Zhou Chen for three days, but she already felt that she was the luckiest person in the world.

She is loved by her husband, valued by her parents-in-law, respected by the servants, and her status is higher than hers at home.

Is this what it feels like to be the mistress of the house? No wonder my mother always scolds Lin Xiaoniang. Compared to her, my mother's job as the mistress of the house is really aggrieved.

Now, she finally understood her mother.

The Sheng Mansion is also bustling today, because it is the day when the eldest daughter returns to her parents' home. The wedding procession three days ago and the grand ceremony of ten miles of red wedding dresses have not completely dissipated yet. Today is the day when the eldest daughter of the Sheng family returns to her parents' home. Many families in Jiying Lane are curious about the return of the eldest daughter of the Sheng family.

When the Zhou family's carriage from the Marquis Zhongjing's Mansion arrived at Jiying Lane, it immediately caused quite a stir. The black lacquered double-horse carriage was truly majestic.

Cuichan and Caizhan got off the carriage first, and Zhou Chen helped Hualan get off the carriage together.

As soon as they got off the carriage, they saw Sheng Changbai and others waiting at the door.

"big sister."

Sheng Changbai is now over fifteen years old, and his attitude towards people and things is quite similar to Sheng Hong's, but he seems more serious than Sheng Hong.

In addition to Sheng Changbai, there are two children from the Sheng family's eldest wife, Sheng Changsong and Sheng Changwu.

Sheng Changsong is slightly older than Sheng Hualan, while Sheng Changwu is younger than Sheng Hualan.

Although Zhou Chen was older than them, he naturally addressed her the same way as Sheng Hualan.

"Big sister, big brother-in-law, please come in quickly, grandma and mother are waiting for you."

Zhou Chen and Hua Lan first went to Old Lady Sheng’s Shou’an Hall.

"Hua'er."

"grandmother."

When the grandparents and grandchildren saw each other again, they were extremely happy and hugged each other and laughed.

Zhou Chen used to call her his aunt-grandmother, but now he follows Hua Lan in calling her 'grandmother'.

"Chen'er, Hua'er, come quickly. You were busy that day and didn't have time to see your great grandmother. Today is a good time."

The old lady pointed to an old lady with a kind face sitting next to her at the top and asked Zhou Chen and Hua Lan to pay their respects.

Hualan had met her great-grandmother before, so she naturally recognized her and bowed respectfully.

Zhou Chen also bowed respectfully: "Junior greets the great grandmother, Great Grandmother Ci'an."

"Good, good, good."

The old lady from the eldest branch of the Sheng family was extremely happy and delighted.

"What a handsome man, sister. I heard that this child is your blood relative. Hua'er, you are right about the marriage. It's a good idea."

The old lady was also very happy: "Brother Chen is indeed the child of my niece. He has been obedient since he was a child, and now he is a majestic general."

"Okay, okay, Huaer is a child I have liked since he was a child. He is a blessed child."

The old lady in the first house was really happy for Hualan. Then she thought of her own granddaughter. Her eldest granddaughter was also of marriageable age, but it was a pity that she was not as lucky as Hualan to find such a prominent and wealthy son-in-law.

The old lady talked to Hua Lan for a while, and then said, "Hua'er, Chen'er, go and greet the eldest lady first, and come back later. Grandmother wants to have a good talk with you."

"Okay, grandma, I'll go with you to see mother first."

"Okay, let's go."

"Great grandmother, we'll go over there first and come back later."