After being married off, she was favored by the powerful official

Chapter 177 It won't work

After Xie Ran returned to the Marquis' Mansion, he went to Songhe Hall to pay a visit to Mrs. Huo according to the rules, but found that everyone was there.

Huo quickly helped Xie Ran up as he saluted, patting his hand with heartache and joy, "It's good that you come back safely, that's good!"

"Grandma Lao is worried."

The grandparents and grandchildren were talking happily.

Yongchang Hou sat on the other side with a cold face. Xie Ran bowed calmly, "Father."

He immediately turned around and spoke to Su.

Yongchang Marquis: “…”

Is this over?

what is this!

Xie Ran looked around but didn't see Gu Jin.

He smiled bitterly in his heart. She wished she could stay in the Yuyan Pavilion in the restaurant every day, so how could she wait for him in the Marquis' Mansion?

"Third brother." Xie Miaorong came in from outside and called Xie Ran with a smile.

Xie Miaorong has always been proud of her status as the eldest daughter of the Marquis's family, and has never been kind to her younger brothers and sisters. Although she has never found fault with Xie Ran in the past, she has never been so kind to him.

"I think you must be tired after traveling all the way. This is the soothing tea I made especially for you. Drink some to refresh yourself."

Xie Ran raised the end of his eyebrows, knowing why Xie Miaorong was like this, but he didn't say anything and just thanked her gently.

Xie Miaorong secretly clenched her fists, with a friendly smile on her face, "Before, my uncle suddenly handed over the military power, which made my aunt and cousin worried for a long time. Now that you, my third brother, have been conferred the title of Marquis of Qingyun and have taken back the military power that originally belonged to our Yongchang Marquis Mansion, my aunt can rest assured now."

Xie Ranxu took a sip of the calming tea and put the cup down. He did not refute Xie Miaorong, but just said as if chatting with his family: "After leaving the Zhangqian Palace today, Concubine Wan called me to talk and wanted to keep me for dinner, but I was afraid that my family would miss me, so I came back first."

Xie Miaorong heard the words that echoed those of Concubine Wan, "Isn't my aunt also a relative of ours?

Aunt is alone in the palace and is not as comfortable as us. Third brother, you should spend more time talking to Aunt. It doesn't matter if you return home a little later. Can grandmother and uncle blame you?"

Xie Miaorong talked to herself, but neither Mrs. Huo nor Marquis Yongchang responded.

Xie Ran smiled and said gently, "There is a difference between the monarch and the ministers. Since Empress Wan entered the palace, she has become the monarch, and the ministers must abide by their duties.

Besides, King Heng and I are no longer children. There are countless eyes in the court staring at that position. Only by drawing a clear line between King Heng and me can we preserve his reputation."

Xie Miaorong smacked her lips and said unwillingly, "Third brother, you are polite, but you are acting distant on the surface just for show. After all, we are a family, so we still have to help each other."

She wanted Xie Ran to make a promise. Now that he was in the emperor's favor, if he was willing to help Prince Heng win the throne, Prince Heng would be even more powerful.

Xie Ran did not comment, but said to Mrs. Huo and Marquis Yongchang: "Your Majesty has given me another mansion, and I will move there after it is repaired."

Upon hearing this, Xie Miaorong hurriedly said, "As long as our parents are still here, the family will not be divided. Third brother doesn't have to rush to move out."

She also wanted to take the opportunity to develop more feelings with Xie Ran.

Huo, who had been silent the whole time, spoke in a cold voice, "Nonsense! How can we live up to His Majesty's reward!

It's better to move out, but Ran'er wants to be a loyal minister and can't be delayed by other people or other things."

Mrs. Huo said this bluntly, not giving Xie Miaorong any face.

Xie Miaorong knew that Mrs. Huo was angry with her because she acted on her own, but she never expected that her grandmother, who had always loved her, would not forgive her.

Xie Miaorong looked unhappy, but was unwilling to leave just like that, so she sat aside awkwardly listening to everyone chatting as if she was not around.

Xie Ran seemed a little absent-minded, his eyes kept glancing towards the door, as if he was expecting a certain figure to appear.

Su was the one who understood her son's heart the best. She smiled and said happily, "Ah Jin went to the kitchen to get busy after receiving the imperial decree. If you are worried about him, go and have a look!"

"She's in the mansion?" Xie Ran was very surprised. He thought she had gone out to make money again.

"Grandma, father and mother, I'm going to go see Ajin."

Seeing Xie Ran's impatient figure, Mrs. Huo and Mrs. Su smiled at each other, only Marquis Yongchang rolled his eyes secretly.

No prospects!

Gu Jin didn't cook herself. After all, she didn't have a good grasp of the ancient cooking method. She just stood by and guided the cook.

Under the smoke and vapor, she suddenly saw a dignified and handsome figure coming against the light.

Even though she was very familiar with that face, she couldn't help but be amazed by his outstanding appearance when she met him again after several months, and once again marveled at the Creator's aesthetic taste.

He seemed to be thinner, with sharper edges on his face, less gentle and more solemn and cold.

And Xie Ran was also looking at her intently. After several months of separation, he couldn't say that he missed her day and night, but he was still dreaming about her.

Originally he thought that they were just getting what they wanted, but he didn't know when he fell in love with her.

"You're back." She just greeted him as if chatting casually, as if Xie Ran had just gone out to attend court.

"Yeah." He smiled and nodded, his voice gentle, "Is everything going well recently?"

Gu Jin nodded.

As they walked towards Jinxiu Courtyard, the two told him everything that had happened in the capital recently. Even though they were just trivial matters, he still listened attentively and with great interest.

For him, this ordinary daily life is better than anything else.

"Wait for me for a moment, I'll change my clothes." Gu Jin stayed in the study for an hour and was covered in the smell of cooking smoke.

After Gu Jin had washed and dressed, Lian Zhi, who was beside Su, walked in with a smile, holding a food box in his hand.

"The old lady said that there is no rush to eat today, so let the third young master take a good rest first."

As he spoke, he took out the side dishes and drinks from the food box, looked at the two of them with a meaningful smile, and said, "These drinks and snacks are prepared by Madam. Young Master and Young Madam can fill their stomachs before going to Songhe Hall."

At this time, Su from Songhe Hall showed a smile that showed she was in control of the situation. When it comes to being considerate, who can be as considerate as her?

A short separation is better than a new marriage, and as a mother, she has to take everything into consideration for her two children.

But just when she was smiling at her own wit, she suddenly saw two people coming side by side. She couldn't help but frown, and her eyes when she looked at Xie Ran were even more complicated.

How come it's so fast?

Ran'er... could it be that it's not possible?