When we returned to Jiangcheng Bofu, it was already Shenshi.

Around three or four o'clock in the afternoon.

In the flower hall of the main house, Zhu Xiuyuan and Dong Cheng sat down, took a sip of tea, and finally took a long breath.

it is finally over!

The New Year's Day court meeting, the New Year's Day banquet, and all kinds of complicated etiquette, etc., took up most of the day.

Zhu Xiuyuan and the others got up before dawn to get ready, and without even eating a few bites of food, they rushed to the imperial city in the dark... It wasn't until the official start of the New Year's Day meeting that the sky turned white.

It is Shenshi now, and in two or three hours it will be dark again.

After Zhu Xiuyuan and Dong Cheng took a long breath, they sat there, closing their eyes and relaxing.

Today, they stood for a long time and walked for a long time, and they were already exhausted.

Zhu Xiuyuan was fine. Although his body was thin, he was still young and could recover with a little rest.

Dong Cheng was different. After all, he was getting older. In the past, he was busy non-stop in the Runzhou government office and almost never had a good rest.

After days of busyness and today's exhaustion, Dong Cheng didn't want to move while sitting.

He leaned back on the chair, leaned his head on it, relaxed his whole body, closed his eyes, and almost fell asleep.

Zhu Xiuyuan drank the boiling tea and caught a glimpse of Dong Cheng's appearance. Seeing that he looked very tired, he stopped talking and sat there quietly without disturbing him.

Suddenly, a faint sound of footsteps approached.

Zhu Xiuyuan was holding a hot teacup and warming himself. He looked sideways and saw three people walking in at the door of the flower hall.

It was Dong Shuyu, and two maids, Chunxue and Dongmei.

"Dad, Xiuyuan, you are back. Today's New Year's Day meeting and New Year's Day banquet are going well?"

"It went very smoothly, nothing unusual."

Zhu Xiuyuan put down the hot tea bowl.

Dong Cheng also straightened his sitting posture and opened his eyes.

"Are you all tired? I have already prepared hot water. You can take a shower first and then go back to your room to rest for a while. When dinner time comes, I will send someone to invite you."

Dong Shuyu walked slowly, her clothes were fluttering, and although her voice was a little cold, she was very considerate.

"Okay, it's time for you, Shuyu..." Zhu Xiuyuan stood up and said to Dong Cheng: "Father-in-law, my son-in-law sees that you are also exhausted, so let's follow Shuyu's advice. Let's take a hot bath first.

, rest for a while, and finally have dinner?"

"Yeah, that's fine!"

Dong Cheng held the armrests of the chair with both hands and used his strength to stand up. It looked like he was really tired.

Dong Shuyu was very considerate and hurried up to help.

However, Dong Cheng waved his hand and refused, stubbornly standing up.

Dong Cheng looked at his eldest daughter Dong Shuyu and frowned. He always felt that he had missed something, but... what was it?

He slowly walked out of the flower hall, his brows furrowing more and more.

He couldn't remember what he had missed for a while.

Coincidentally, Zhu Xiuyuan asked at this time: "Where is the lady?"

Madam, Dong Shuzhen!

Dong Cheng suddenly understood, yes, he remembered!

"Where is Zhen'er? I want to check the books she copied."

Dong Cheng suddenly became energetic, with a solemn face and firm eyes.

It seemed that his whole body was rejuvenated, as if he was ten years younger, and the fatigue he felt just now had completely disappeared.

Zhu Xiuyuan and Dong Shuyu were stunned at the same time, looked at each other, and exchanged glances.

Finally Dong Shuyu replied: "Zhen'er is copying books diligently in the study!"

It's just that Dong Shuyu's expression is a little unnatural.

Zhu Xiuyuan had been paying attention to her and immediately noticed her unnaturalness.

From this, he thought that there might be some evil behind Dong Shuzhen's copying of the book.

"Okay, then I'll go to the study first. I want to check it myself!"

Dong Cheng had already transformed into a strict father and immediately strode towards the study.

Zhu Xiuyuan and Dong Shuyu followed closely behind.

After walking only two steps, Zhu Xiuyuan caught a glimpse of Dong Shuyu winking at Chunxue, and then Chunxue broke away from the team and ran quickly in the other direction.

Zhu Xiuyuan couldn't help but raise his eyebrows when he caught a glimpse of this scene.

It seems that Dong Shuzhen's copying of this book is really a ghost. Chunxue should have reported the letter in advance during this trip.

Dong Cheng walked with striding steps, like a tiger and a tiger, Zhu Xiuyuan and Dong Shuyu followed closely behind, and they almost couldn't keep up.

He was walking so fast. I wonder if Haruyuki could arrive in advance?

Zhu Xiuyuan sweated.

Soon, they arrived at the door of the study room of the main house.

Zhu Xiuyuan knocked on the door himself and shouted loudly: "Madam, open the door quickly, my husband and father-in-law are here to check the books you copied."

"Dad, husband, please wait a moment, you will be here soon."

Dong Shuzhen's voice came from the study, a little hurried and panicked.

It looks like things are not good!

Zhu Xiuyuan couldn't help but sweat again.

After a few breaths, the door to the study room opened, and it was Xia Wu who opened the door.

After Xia Wu opened the door, he blocked the door and bowed to salute. From Dong Cheng, to Zhu Xiuyuan, to Dong Shuyu, Xia Wu saluted them all, and moved slowly.

But how long can it take to delay three salutes?

Soon, Xia Wu got out of the way and let Dong Cheng, Zhu Xiuyuan and the others rush in.

I saw three desks placed in this huge study room.

One in the middle and one on each side.

Dong Shuzhen was sitting behind the desk in the middle, writing at the desk. She only got up after seeing everyone come in...

Zhu Xiuyuan was stunned when he saw the situation in the study. This study... looked a little strange.

The biggest change is the number of books.

Zhu Xiuyuan remembered that there was only one desk in the study, so why are there two more desks now?

Zhu Xiuyuan couldn't help but look at the two maids Qiu Wen and Xia Wu, his eyes burning and searching.

Under the glare of Zhu Xiuyuan's gaze, the two maids lowered their heads one after another...

"Dad, you are back. You must be exhausted. Thank you for your hard work, Daddy..."

Dong Shuzhen dropped her brush and ran over, with a nervous blush on her face and a flattering smile.

She held Dong Cheng's hand and showed her attentiveness.

"Stop doing this!"

Dong Cheng was ungrateful and threw Dong Shuzhen's hand away, his face solemn and his eyes sharp.

"You've been at home for most of the day. How many times have you copied it? Quickly take it and show it to me. I want to check it word by word!"

Dong Shuzhen's face suddenly turned bitter, she shrank her neck in fear, her big eyes were bright, and she looked at Zhu Xiuyuan, probably asking for help with her eyes.

"Madam, you don't have to be afraid. Just take out the book you copied and show it to your father-in-law." Zhu Xiuyuan shook his head and smiled bitterly.

"oh……"

Dong Shuzhen was extremely reluctant, walking slowly towards her desk.

Dong Cheng waved his broad sleeves, hummed softly, walked past Dong Shuzhen, walked to the desk in the middle and sat down.

Zhu Xiuyuan, Dong Shuzhen, Dong Shuyu and others also walked over and stood on both sides of Dong Cheng.

The two maids Qiu Wen and Xia Wu stood on the side, their heads lowered, holding the corners of their clothes in their hands, motionless.

"My dear son-in-law, why do you have three desks in your study? Is it too many?"

After Dong Cheng sat down, he turned around and took a look. He saw that the book desks on the left and right sides were really eye-catching and not elegant at all, as if they had been moved there temporarily.

"Uh... My father-in-law doesn't know something. My son-in-law reads in the study on weekdays, and my wife and two maids will accompany me. We read and write together... so my son-in-law has prepared two extra desks here."

Zhu Xiuyuan glanced at the book desks on the left and right sides, and felt that they were strange. There were inkstones and pen holders on these two desks, but other than that, they were empty and there was nothing else.

After looking back, he glanced at Dong Shuzhen next to him.
To be continued...