Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!
Chapter 387: Together in Life and Death_1

Chapter 387: Chapter 387: Together in Life and Death_1

Zhou Shuren received the news and skipped dinner that evening, replacing all the purchased red candles and also sewed the red quilt cover himself.

Although it wasn’t very pretty, he really did try his best.

The next morning, Zhou Shuren went to the government office to instruct that no one was allowed to enter the house.

His three daughters-in-law weren’t curious at all, they were just happy that their mother-in-law was coming home.

Lady Li burst into tears with excitement, holding Lady Dong’s hand, "Third sister-in-law, it’s such a wonderful thing that our mother is coming back."

Lady Dong, "....."

The eldest sister-in-law also seemed off, ever since the mother-in-law left, she would start crying at the drop of a hat; no one knows how many times it’s happened by now.

The moment Zhao’s wife heard the eldest sister-in-law cry, she beat a hasty retreat; the eldest sister-in-law’s tears were unstoppable, and it wouldn’t be less than a quarter of an hour before she could stop — she was truly scared by now, and she now realized just how annoying her own frequent crying used to be!

Zhulan, having entered Lizhou Prefecture City, didn’t rush to leave. She stayed in an inn in the nearest county town for a good night’s rest. Re-energized the next day, Zhulan started her journey home early in the morning. By noon, as soon as she entered the city gates, Zhou Er, the second son, spotted Wan Jiu.

After exchanging greetings, Wan Jiu left to report the arrival.

When Zhulan reached her front door, only Zhou Shuren was there waiting for her. Dismounting the horse carriage, she expressed her surprise, "Why is it just you?"

Where were the daughters-in-law, the two sons, and the rest?

Zhou Shuren held Zhulan’s hand, his heart, which went out with her, now returned to his chest. At that moment, Zhou Shuren’s heart was at its most peaceful, "I asked them to see you at dinner time."

Zhulan, "...."

Zhulan noticed that since she had left, Zhou Shuren had become willful, and there was certainly a surprise waiting for her.

Zhou Shuren smiled, "The meal is ready, let’s eat first."

Zhulan had bought quite a few items, "Liu Ya, take my things back to the room."

Zhou Shuren, "....wait, first send everything to the side room."

Narrowing her eyes, Zhulan guessed the surprise was in the house, she told Liu Ya, "Do as the master says."

Zhou Shuren didn’t care whether there were servants or sons anymore; holding Zhulan’s hand, he didn’t want to let go. After a few steps, Zhou Shuren stopped and turned back, "The meals have been sent to your respective courtyards."

Zhou Laoda and Zhou Er, "...."

The father’s gaze was sharp as knives — now they were not only despised, but he barely resisted tossing them out of his sight!

Zhulan coughed and said to Zhou Laoda, "Take some of the fruits from the carriage and distribute them to the rooms, yes, also ask the doctor if the bought longan and other stuff are suitable for pregnant women, and distribute the gifts bought for each room as well."

Zhou Laoda said, "Mother, I’ve got it."

After the two unwelcome sons left, Zhou Shuren muttered, "Finally, the eyesores are gone."

Zhulan felt a bit embarrassed, "At least tone it down a little, we’re too old for such willfulness."

Even though they felt young inside, their actual age couldn’t be ignored.

Zhou Shuren snorted. Zhulan had been away for too long, and the longer the time, the more panicked he became. He realized how dull life was without Zhulan around; without her, there was no joy in his schemes, and as they were no longer young in this ancient era, he only wished for them to live freely and follow their hearts in the future.

Zhou Shuren led Zhulan back to their courtyard, with only the two of them present. He kissed Zhulan on the cheek, smiling, "Mrs. Zhou, Lizhou City has been abuzz with talk about you, and you’ve been the town’s favorite subject of discussion while you were away."

Zhulan pinched Zhou Shuren’s slightly chubbier face, "Tell me, what did you do while I wasn’t home?"

Zhou Shuren counted off on his fingers, "I publicly declared my affection for you, and I even carved the jade stone awarded by the Emperor into jewelry for you, so congratulations Mrs. Zhou, you’ve become the envy of all the married women in Lizhou City."

Zhulan puffed out her cheeks, "Envy? You’ve racked up enough hate points for me."

She could already imagine the sour comments from ladies like Lady Hua!

Zhou Shuren laughed heartily and stretched out his hand to cover Zhulan’s eyes, "Follow me."

Zhulan’s heart pounded nervously; she had a feeling and then her face heated up uncontrollably, not from the cold this time; she felt her ears get warm.

Zhulan followed step by step into the room as Zhou Shuren said, "I brought the food to the room."

Smelling the fragrance of the meal, Zhulan asked, "Can you let go of your hands now?"

Zhou Shuren released his hands, and Zhulan, staring at the bridal gown on the kang bed, was stunned. The gown might be a bit ugly, but it had captured Zhulan’s heart. She surveyed the room; Zhou Shuren had turned it into a bridal chamber.

Zhou Shuren walked to Zhulan’s side, "Do you like it?"

Zhulan’s eyes turned red, and her voice was nasal, "I do."

She had looked forward to a wedding, but as a mother-in-law, circumstances didn’t allow; she pretended not to care, but the regret lingered in her heart. Zhulan hugged Zhou Shuren’s waist; this man was either unromantic, or so romantic that it left no room to breathe.

Zhou Shuren spoke, "My lady, please change into the wedding dress. Although it is not the right hour, it does not hinder us from paying respects to the heavens and earth."

Zhulan let go of Zhou Shuren and smiled, "Are you proposing?"

Zhou Shuren took out two necklaces and knelt on one knee, "Though we lack a perfect wedding, here is the wedding dress I made with my own hands. I might not offer fancy sweet nothings, but I can promise to be with you in life and in death. If you go before I do, I will not live alone. Marry me."

Zhulan looked into Zhou Shuren’s eyes, "In modern times, we are forced to be together in life and death; in ancient times, I willingly join you in both."

Zhou Shuren stood up joyfully and placed a necklace around Zhulan’s neck, "I had these lockets made; you wear one, and I’ll wear the other."

Zhulan smiled with a twinkle in her eye, "I love the symbolism—’forever united in heart’."

Zhou Shuren held Zhulan’s hand, "Let’s change clothes."

Zhulan replied, "Alright."

In no time, they had changed into their wedding attire. Although not beautiful, it fit well. Since their souls had transitioned to the ancient world without biological parents, they paid their respects only to heaven and earth.

The ceremony was simple with just the two of them and was soon over. But during the daytime, their insolence of not seeing the children felt a bit excessive, cough cough, night-time would have been better.

They still had the family reunion dinner together in the evening. That afternoon, Zhulan and Zhou Shuren stuck together, with Zhulan sharing everything she had seen along the way, focusing on Wang Ru.

Zhou Shuren talked about the happenings in Lizhou City, or more accurately, how many people he had tricked.

At the family reunion dinner that night, as soon as Zhulan and Zhou Shuren walked in, Lady Li rushed over and hugged Zhulan.

Lady Li cried, "Mother, I’ve missed you so much."

Zhou Shuren, "....."

Lady Li had pushed him aside!!!!!!