Fortunate Life of the Rural Beauty
Chapter 310 - 309: Visiting the Maternal Home

Chapter 310: Chapter 309: Visiting the Maternal Home

Chen Afu’s body stiffened as he suddenly felt himself being lifted off the ground, being cradled by Chu Lingxuan, his startled exclamation escaping his lips.

Once again, Jin Yanzi’s excited voice echoed in his mind, "Is Mommy being carried in mid-air by Daddy Chu? Whoa, a drama’s about to unfold! Truly, very much looking forward to it..."

Chen Afu quietly recited, using this little thing’s voice as the background music for ’I am willing’, so as not to let it disturb his emotions again...

The two had asked for water twice in the night, and by the time they got up, it was already early Chen time. Mrs. Li had called several times, and they were too embarrassed not to get up.

Although Marquis Chu was the only direct elder of the main family in Marquis’ Mansion, it was always embarrassing for a newly wed bride to be known to be oversleeping.

After breakfast, they started preparing for their return to their parents’ house. The list of gifts for returning home was sent over by Mrs. Chu and upon inspection, it was quite substantial, which greatly pleased Chen Afu.

Perhaps the two of them had completely integrated physically and mentally, not only understanding each other more deeply, but their way of interaction had notably changed. Chu Lingxuan was especially different today.

The way he looked at him made her very uncomfortable, always so "passionate", he did not even bother to veil his affection. He would not only hold her hand tightly, but he would also take the opportunity to kiss her, and then kiss himself when the maids were not paying attention...

The two maids’ faces were glowing red while Mrs. Li couldn’t suppress the amusement in her eyes.

Mrs. Li secretly told her, "Lady is really lucky, our master truly cherishes you wholeheartedly. Make sure to hold on to master’s heart for a long time and take the opportunity to have more children."

Mrs. Li’s "kind" words made Chen Afu very upset. What is meant by ’holding on for a longer time’? Shouldn’t it be ’forever and ever’?

Then he thought, how many men in the ancient times would commit to ’forever and ever’? Even in modern times, there are only a few.

Thinking again, he had found Jin Yanzi and eleventh prince, having found these two treasures, finding a man who would be with him forever and ever also didn’t seem impossible...

When they arrived at Chen’s Mansion, they were welcomed at the door by Chen Yulan and the clan brother who had carried her on the bridal sedan chair. It seemed Chen Ayu didn’t come today which disappointed Chen Afu a little.

Chen Yulan stepped forward to greet Chu Lingxuan, saying "Brother-in-law, please."

Chu Lingxuan also smiled, returning the greeting and the clan brother’s salute.

Chen Yulan whispered to Chen Afu, "Sister, after you left, father was in tears and I also couldn’t bear it."

Chen Afu smiled and patted him on the head, saying, "Your sister also misses you all."

The couple went to the main court to pay respects to Chen Shiying and his wife.

Afterwards, led by Chen Shiying, the men, which comprised of two members of the Chen family and a few of Mrs. Jiang’s relatives, all went to the front courtyard.

The women had also invited Mrs. Jiang’s sisters to accompany them. Having already met before, their interaction was pleasant, at least much more pleasant than compared to their interaction with the second branch of the Chu family. Chen Yuqing and Chen Yuxia each held one of his hands, expressing their reluctance to part.

At some point, Mrs. Jiang took Chen Afu to another room and asked in a low voice, "How is your husband towards you? Are the other people in the Chu family being nice to you?"

Chen Afu nodded and said, "Good, the master is very good to me, and the people in Marquis’ Mansion are also nice, especially Aunt Three, who takes extra care of me."

Mrs. Jiang laughed, a sincere laugh. Said, "Then your father and I can rest assured..."

She also informed that they would be returning to Dingzhou Mansion tomorrow, Chen Shiying had to go to the government office, Chen Yulan had to go to school, she didn’t trust leaving the mansion alone, with the old lady still at home along with Chen Yuhui, her heart sank at the thought of them leaving the next day.

Mrs. Jiang held her hand and said, laughing, "You guys can stay for just over ten days, don’t worry. With your husband and Lady Changhua supporting you, there is nothing you cannot overcome. Your father has already heard about Marquis Chu’s uproar at the Golden Hall, Princess Rong Zhao’s prestige being undermined, perhaps she might give you a hard time when you visit Princess Mansion. Endure it, it doesn’t matter if you suffer little losses on the outside, as long as you return to Dingzhou and live a good life..."

This was clearly a heartfelt conversation.

Chen Afu nodded. These past two days, she had been unwilling to think about the existence of Rong Zhao. Princesses indeed turn out to be the most anomalous beings.

She further mentioned that Mrs. Chu would accompany her when they visited the Princess Mansion. Having heard that, Mrs. Jiang felt even more assured. She laughed and said, "Your father is always worrying about this issue, now after knowing this, he can put his mind at ease."

By midday, Chen Shiying led the men back into the west chamber of the main court for a meal, with the men in the east chamber and the women in the west chamber. Although the noise was muffled, it was clear that they were persuading Chu Lingxuan to drink.

After the meal, they rested for a while, before Chu Lingxuan and Chen Afu bid farewell to return home.

Chen Shiying reminded Chen Afu, "When you return to Dingzhou Mansion, visit your maiden home once, and your father would like to have a talk with you."

Today was crowded, and he was too shy to chat for too long with his daughter. Ever since Chen Afu got married, it seemed his feelings for Chen Shiying, and even for Mrs. Jiang, had deepened. She promised with a nod.

Chu Lingxuan had drunk a bit too much, he didn’t ride his horse and sat in Chen Afu’s carriage instead, forcing Xia Yue and the rest to ride in a separate carriage.

He held Chen Afu’s hand and said, "When we get some free time in a few days, we should invite your cousin Ayu and Yang Mingyuan’s family for a meal." He paused and then added, "Let’s go to Hongyun Hot Pot Restaurant, and I will show you the prosperity of Capital City."

Feeling uneasy for not allowing Chen Ayu to carry the bridal sedan chair, Chen Afu repeatedly told Chu Lingxuan about it.

Chu Lingxuan comforted her, "It is, after all, normal for in-laws to arrange this way. Even though you’re not familiar with the Chen clan brother, he is, after all, your blood relative. It is understandable for them to be reluctant to acknowledge your brother-sister relationship with Ayu."

Chen Afu was encouraged by Chu Lingxuan’s words, and with a raised eyebrow, he laughed heartily, revealing a mouth full of teeth yet hiding the whites of his eyes; "Okay, I miss them too."

The moment he finished laughing, his brows knitted together as he sighed and said, "Master, tomorrow we have to visit the Princess Mansion. What should I do? I don’t want to go, not one bit."

"I don’t want to go either," Chu Lingxuan sighed and whispered into her ear, "But we must. A small discomfort now can lead to future chaos. Just bear with it for half a day. My father, third aunt, and I will be there and I will try to bring Prince Rui along as well. That woman can only triumph verbally, she cannot harm you." Seeing that Chen Afu appeared somewhat confused, he laughed and added, " Prince Rui is the Seventh Prince."

Chen Afu laughed. That guy still owed her a big favor; he should be willing to help.

Upon returning home, Chu Lingxuan was immediately summoned by Old Marquis Chu to the front yard.

After freshening up, Chen Afu said he wanted to rest and dismissed all the servants, even securing the bedroom door.

Mrs. Li was somewhat puzzled, but Xia Yue chuckled lightly, "Our lady always does this whenever she rests, she dislikes being disturbed."

Chen Afu got into bed, and lowered all the net curtains, and plunged directly into the chamber.

Jin Yanzi was lying there, with his wings spread out, his small face flushed, with his mouth slightly open, and his tiny, pink tongue trembling slightly; even the short feathers on his head were standing erect.