Rebirth: So what if my husband is a little crazy? He loves me.

Chapter 401 The Little Cotton-padded Jacket Leaks the Wind

Because no servant had been sent in advance, no one came to greet them when they arrived at the Shen residence. The servant quickly ran inside, and the Shen family elders only came out after Gu Chang'an and Shen Li had entered the inner courtyard.

"Li'er, why didn't you tell me you were coming back? It's fine if you're alone, but it's impolite not to entertain Chang'an when he comes to the manor," Xiao Bailing complained.

"Chang'an, come in quickly, haven't you eaten yet?" Shen Zizai also warmly greeted Gu Chang'an.

“…” Shen Li.

She wanted to go out and check the plaque, wondering if she was going back to her own home.

"Sister." Shen Yue also came out of the restaurant to greet you: "Father and Mother were just talking about you and brother-in-law, and you're back."

Shen Li was relieved; it was her own home.

Gu Chang'an, on the other hand, was somewhat flattered. He, who was usually calm and composed, seemed to be forcing himself to remain calm, but in reality, his eyes were constantly looking to Shen Li for help.

Shen Li couldn't bear to see him at a loss, so she took his hand when they sat down together.

She could feel Gu Chang'an's pulse slowing down little by little after they took hands. It had almost jumped out of his wrist just now.

"Chang'an, you've been busy lately, eat more." It was Shen Zizai who spoke.

After Gu Chang'an left the Dali Temple, he grew to like his son-in-law more and more. Everything he did was for the benefit of the country and the people, without a trace of selfishness.

If he were seeking personal gain, siding with the King of Chess would have been the best option, but he clearly didn't, which shows that he could distinguish right from wrong.

Among all his students, none could compare to Gu Chang'an, a young man with such ability and integrity.

My daughter has excellent taste; she's taken a liking to a wonderful child.

"Yes, thank you very much, father-in-law." Gu Chang'an expressed his gratitude repeatedly.

Xiao Bailing kept serving food to Gu Chang'an. She had always liked this son-in-law and thought he and her daughter were a perfect match.

"Alright, Mom and Dad, don't be so enthusiastic. We're all family, and we'll have plenty of time in the future," Shen Li quickly advised, seeing that Gu Chang'an was struggling to keep up.

"Very well, very well." Shen Zizai stroked his beard and then asked Shen Li, "How is it at the Ministry of Rites?"

"He's busy, but I think the Minister is even busier. Being the head of the Six Ministries is really not an easy job," Shen Li said empathetically.

Shen Zizai was very pleased that his daughter understood him.

Shen Li's gaze swept over him and landed on Gu Chang'an: "You've worked hard, my husband."

Shen Zizai's smile froze, feeling a sense of helplessness, like wearing a warm cotton-padded jacket in winter, only to have it snatched away the next moment.

“As the chief minister, Father-in-law, you have a very demanding job assisting the government.” Gu Chang’an was naturally not so oblivious as to speak up immediately.

Shen Zizai's expression softened a bit. Although the little cotton-padded jacket was drafty, at least he brought back a new robe, which made things a little better.

"You..." Xiao Bailing found Shen Zizai's expression amusing. Such a grown man, yet he's jealous of his son-in-law. It's obvious his daughter was just teasing him.

"By the way, Mother, my cousin is returning to the capital soon. Have you made any preparations for the Duke's family to propose marriage?" Shen Li was always worried that things might change if she waited too long, and wanted Lin Wan'er and her cousin to get married as soon as possible.

She had recently heard rumors that Consort Zheng was looking for a concubine for Prince Yi, and it seemed that she had her eye on Lin Wan'er.

“Your maternal grandfather started urging me five days ago. The things are already being prepared, and I’ll be going to propose marriage in a few days.” Xiao Bailing said this with a look of anticipation: “I’ll give your cousin a surprise when he comes back.”

"That's great." Shen Li nodded, but in her heart she was thinking about keeping a close eye on the court's movements.

We must be careful to prevent things from going wrong.