From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 376

The welcoming dinner was very sumptuous, but everyone at the table was a little embarrassed.

Zhao Jianjia and Qingyuan lowered their heads, their faces flushed, and they looked like thieves with guilty consciences.

Ziyuan pouted, looking unhappy. She didn't know why she had to line up behind Qingyuan.

Although she was afraid of such a thing, but... she should be in front of Qingyuan!

I am the close maid of the son-in-law, and you, Qingyuan, are even further behind.

"Brother Zhou, eat the food."

Ningyue didn't care about that, but just sat beside Zhou Yuan with a smile, constantly picking up food for him, her eyes full of love.

Zhou Yuan kept eating, and by the way, he picked up the wine glass and drank it all.

Ningyue quickly filled his glass again, tilted her head and watched Zhou Yuan wolfing down his food, her eyes sparkling, and the smile at the corner of her mouth could not be concealed.

Wanyan Daichan narrowed her eyes and couldn't help but snorted: "Lord Zhou is now worthy of being a marquis. He really has the style of a master. He does bad things as soon as he gets home. The maidservant is asleep. When he gets up, there are good wine and food, and the girl is waiting for him."

"You are so young, but you live a luxurious life!"

This sour tone made Zhou Yuan laugh: "Miss Yan, do you envy me? Dajin still has many wars to fight. The situation in Yuehai is very tense recently. Why don't you also participate, make merit, and be crowned a marquis?"

Wanyan Daichan said: "I'm not interested. I just want to ask you, I have been a bodyguard here for so long, how should you thank me?"

Zhou Yuan asked in confusion: "You eat and live here for free, and you still want me to thank you?"

Wanyan Daichan stood up immediately and glared: "What did you say! I eat and live for free?"

Xue Ningyue hurriedly grabbed Wanyan Daichan's hand and whispered She smiled and said, "Sister Yan, don't be angry. Brother Zhou was just joking. He was arguing with you."

Wanyan Daichan couldn't bear to get angry with Ningyue, so she gritted her teeth and said, "Just side with him. He has made such a great contribution this time, why doesn't he want His Majesty to grant you a marriage? Ningyue, you have to urge him to give you a status as soon as possible."

Xue Ningyue blushed, but lowered her head and said, "Sister Yan, don't talk nonsense. Sister Jianjia will decide this matter. I... I'm not in a hurry."

This sentence made Zhao Jianjia in a good mood. She quickly took Ningyue's hand and said softly, "Good Ningyue, you and I are the best sisters. Of course, sister will decide for you."

After speaking, she looked at Zhou Yuan and glared, "Husband, what's wrong with you? You said you would grant Ningyue a marriage, but why did you pretend to be deaf and dumb at the critical moment?"

Good guy, this is a sister united to deal with me?

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm mainly thinking that I have to get the consent of Aunt Xue and Uncle Xue first."

"Ningyue, I will go back to Xue Mansion with you tomorrow to visit your mother and ask about this matter."

Xue Ningyue blushed, covered her face with a whimper, lowered her head and said softly, her heart was sweet, and she felt numb all over her body.

After dinner, Zhao Jianjia poked Zhou Yuan's thigh and said in a low voice, "You will go to Ningyue's yard to sleep later."

Zhou Yuan changed color and said, "It's not good. I have to accompany you on the first night back home."

Zhao Jianjia said, "Stop it, who can stand your... such tossing..."

She held back her shyness and gritted her teeth and said, "I can't stand it anymore. Qingyuan's body has been beaten red by you, and I can't stand your tossing anymore. Go to accompany Ningyue."

"In fact, these few months , she misses you very much. "

Zhou Yuan pinched her face and smiled: "My wife still understands me, so I will obey your order respectfully."

Zhao Jianjia rolled her eyes and said: "Don't be so ungrateful."

"You have to talk to Aunt Xue and don't let Ningyue be caught in the middle."

Zhou Yuan nodded and said: "Aunt Xue is fine, don't worry."

...

After a night of lovemaking, Zhou Yuan had enough fun and took Ningyue back to Xue's house the next day.

Although he had informed Aunt Xue in advance and got her approval, he still had to be polite.

So Zhou Yuan also dragged several carts of gifts over, which was considered a formal visit.

The whole way was very grand, and the neighbors opened their doors to watch.

This made Aunt Xue very happy. When she reached middle age, she lived for her face. This time Zhou Yuan's high profile earned her enough face.

"Is this the Marquis of Zhongwu?"

"Look at his upright posture and majestic appearance. Who else could it be but the Marquis of Zhongwu!"

"He was conferred the title of Marquis at the age of 19. What will happen to him in the future? It's a pity that he's already married."

"What's the relationship between the girl from the Xue family and him? Is she a concubine?"

"That's impossible. The girl from the Xue family is the only daughter of a legitimate family and a descendant of a general. She shouldn't be a concubine."

In the midst of the excitement, Madam Xue came out to greet him in formal clothes. She looked very vain..

"My dear nephew is here! Please come in!"

She greeted him warmly, and quickly pulled up Zhou Yuan who was bowing, and said with a smile: "We are all family, why are you being polite? You have been made a marquis, and your aunt is happy for you."

"Come on, come on, it's good that you remember your aunt and bring so many gifts."

She spoke loudly, hoping that everyone in the world could hear her.

Zhou Yuan still bowed and said: "Aunt is an elder, Ziyi should visit your aunt."

After exchanging pleasantries, the two of them and their entourage entered the Xue Mansion.

Zhou Yuan said: "Aunt, I have made great contributions in the recovery of the Central Plains this time. I have proposed to His Majesty for a marriage, and His Majesty has agreed."

"If you don't mind, please marry Ningyue to me. I will also be the second wife. It is in accordance with etiquette and law. It is a formal marriage."

"Zhou Yuan rose from humble beginnings. Fortunately, Ningyue helped me to get to where I am today. After the marriage, I will never treat Ningyue badly."

Speaking of this, Zhou Yuan lowered his voice and said: "Aunt, His Majesty promised that after the marriage, Ningyue would be granted the title of a second-rank imperial lady."

"Then, aunt will be the mother of an imperial lady."

Mrs. Xue couldn't bear this sugar-coated bullet. She laughed so hard that her mouth couldn't close.

She quickly supported Zhou Yuan and said with a smile: "Ziyi, that's not right. Auntie is not one of those people who likes to cling to power. As long as you treat Ningyue well, your uncle and aunt will agree to it!"

"Ningyue girl, are you willing to marry your brother Zhou?"

Xue Ningyue's pretty face flushed, she lowered her head shyly, and whispered: "Ningyue has long been determined to marry only brother Zhou."

After saying this, she whimpered and ran back to her room in shame.

"This girl is still a little shy."

Mrs. Xue smiled and looked at Zhou Yuan, saying: "Ziyi, auntie will write a letter today and send it to Xuanfu. If the master agrees, this matter can be accomplished."

Zhou Yuan nodded slightly, but he felt a little emotional in his heart.

Aunt Xue has been managing the Xue family all her life. Faced with such a big event, even if she can't hold back, she still wants Xue Changyue to make the decision.

Alas, think from another perspective, Aunt Xue is indeed a good wife.

Zhou Yuan sighed, "Then I will wait for good news from my uncle, hoping to have a chance to be filial to my uncle in the future."

"If I make new achievements in the future, I will also ask for an imperial decree for my aunt!"

Mrs. Xue's face was ruddy, and she couldn't help laughing out loud: "Hahaha! Ziyi! I am very happy to hear your words."

"You are a capable child, but you are not arrogant. You know etiquette and are filial. Your uncle will definitely agree."

Speaking of this, she patted her head and hurriedly said, "Sit down quickly, let Ningyue accompany you to talk, have a good meal here at noon, and your aunt will cook for you herself."

"Thank you, aunt."

Zhou Yuan saluted and watched her leave.

Until this time, Xue Ningyue quietly ran out of the room and threw herself into Zhou Yuan's arms.

She choked up and tears came out: "Brother Zhou, Ningyue can finally follow you forever."

Zhou Yuan scratched her little nose and said softly: "What if your father doesn't agree?"

Ningyue was startled and trembled: "No way? What if my father really doesn't agree?"

Zhou Yuan said: "Then I will go to Xuanfu in person, take the emperor's edict and force him to agree."

Ningyue laughed out loud, knowing that Zhou Yuan was really joking. She felt sweet in her heart, hugged Zhou Yuan, and said foolishly: "Brother Zhou, God is so good to me, bringing you to my side."

Zhou Yuan was a little dazed for a while. Meeting Ningyue, is it her luck or my luck?