Zhou Li was dragged to the study by his dàjiùxiōng^[1]elder brother of wife and xiǎojiùzi^[2]younger brother of wife to talk.

Lu Mingyu took Lu Minghua’s hand and said with a smile: “Third sister, let’s go to your room to talk.”

Lu Minghua smiled and hummed.

Lu Mingfang and Lu Mingyue also accompanied them, and the four sisters entered the house together. Lu Mingfang was the first to ask: “Third sister, how have you been at Zhou’s house these past two days? How have your parents-in-law treated you? Is Zhou Li good to you?”

Lu Minghua responded softly: “My parents-in-law are very kind to me. I took the initiative to serve my parents-in-law, but they refused. They said they treated me like a daughter and set any rules for me.”

“My husband is also very good to me.”

But she couldn’t say how good he was, so she just hung her head and her face was red.

The blushing face was almost burning.

Lu Mingfang was someone who had been here before and showed a knowing smile.

Lu Mingyu also knew it. Zhou Li, a haughty man, was very gentle and considerate towards Lu Minghua at first.

Lu Mingyue didn’t quite understand and kept asking questions curiously. Lu Minghua was so shy when asked she could only say a few words: “We have been staying in the house for the past two days. Except to greet my parents-in-law, we almost never went out.”

There was no need to say more about what they were doing in the house.

Lu Mingyue chuckled mischievously.

Lu Mingyu smiled and knocked on Lu Mingyue’s head: “Okay, don’t ask. You will understand when you grow up.”

Lu Mingyue argued unconvinced: “I have grown up.”

Unfortunately, no one paid attention to her declaration of growing up.

Lu Mingyu held Lu Minghua’s hand and solemnly warned: “Third sister, you have a gentle temperament and don’t like to argue with others. Now that you have married into the Zhou family, the Zhou family will not dare to treat you lightly or harshly. If you are wronged in the future, don’t hold everything in your heart, just tell me. I will definitely support you and vent your anger.”

Lu Minghua smiled and nodded.

Lu Mingyu said again: “If Zhou Li treats you badly, don’t be polite. Give him a whip to make sure he stays honest and peaceful.”

Lu Minghua: “…”

It seemed that the fourth sister really didn’t like Zhou Li!

Lu Mingfang actually agreed: ‘We’ve been practicing martial arts since we were young, and our skills are no weaker than a man’s. How can we endure such frustration? Fourth sister is right. If sān mèifū^[3]husband of third younger sister does something wrong, don’t hold back. Give him a lesson, and he won’t dare to repeat it.”

Lu Minghua nodded in agreement.

Lu Mingyue asked curiously: “Sister, you speak so smoothly, have you ever taught dà jiěfū^[4]husband of eldest elder sister a lesson like this?”^[5]I swear the interaction between the sisters is so true to life. I can easily imagine such a conversation between me and my married cousin sisters!

Lu Mingfang pursed her lips and smiled: “It’s not like that. I’ve known him since we were kids, and he used to always pull my hair. One day, he pushed me too far, and I gave him a good thrashing. After that, he never dared to provoke me again.”

Lu Mingfang’s biological father was Lu Lin’s personal soldier, and Zheng Zhong’s father was a general under Lu Lin’s command. It would be no exaggeration to say that the two of them were childhood sweethearts. When they grew up, it was natural for them to become husband and wife.

Lu Mingfang carried herself with grace and elegance, and who could have guessed that she had the same level of skill as her husband? In the years of their marriage, Zheng Zhong and she spent little time apart and had never quarreled. Their love was well-known to everyone.

Lu Mingfang taught Lu Minghua the way of getting along with husband and wife in detail.

Lu Minghua listened very seriously and said to the casual Lu Mingyu: “Fourth sister, you are about to get married. Let’s listen together and learn something.”

Lu Mingyu: “…”

Yes, there were just two months left, and she was getting married too.

Lu Mingyu touched her nose and put on an expression of listening carefully.

Lu Mingyue covered her mouth and kept giggling.

Lu Mingfang smiled sweetly: “Actually, everyone has different temperaments, and every couple has their own way of getting along. The way Zheng Zhong and I interact may not necessarily be suitable for Third Sister and Fourth Sister. Since we have some free time, you can just listen to it for entertainment.”

…

At noon on this day, Zhou Li was drunk.

According to the custom at this time, you must return to your husband’s house before dark on the day you return home.

Zhou Li hadn’t sobered up yet, so Lu Fei simply helped Zhou Li onto the carriage and told Lu Minghua with a smile: “It’s getting late, you should go back early.”

Lu Minghua agreed with a smile.

The carriage drove smoothly, but occasionally bumped. Zhou Li hit his forehead on the carriage and couldn’t help but gasp.

Lu Minghua felt quite distressed and hurriedly rubbed Zhou Li’s forehead with his hands: “Does your head still hurt?”

Zhou Li originally had a headache when he was drunk, but after being hit by a bang, his headache became worse. At this time, the newlywed wife was soothing her gently, and Zhou Li felt as sweet as drinking honey. He laughed softly and said, “If you rub it again, I won’t feel any pain.”

As Zhou Li spoke, he hugged Lu Minghua’s slim waist and put his head close to Lu Minghua’s arms.

Lu Minghua blushed and playfully swated him with a smile, but did not push him away.

The young couple were newlyweds and had a strong love for each other. They cuddled together and made love, and they almost had endless things to say.

“What did the Eldest sister, the Fourth sister and the Fifth sister say to you today?”

Lu Minghua pursed her lips and smiled: “Fourth sister told me that if I was wronged, I must tell her. She will immediately come to the Zhou family to support me.”

This was indeed true. This was something Lu Mingyu would say.

Zhou Li laughed and said, “Fourth sister is really worrying too much.”

After saying that, he sighed again.

“Okay, why are you sighing?” Lu Minghua asked quietly.

Zhou Li hugged his beloved wife and whispered: “The Zhou family’s status is low, and I feel I have wronged you. Your Fourth sister has always disliked me, and presumably, she thought I married you just to gain access to the Lu family. So she despises me from the bottom of her heart.”

“Huamei, you and I are husband and wife now. Let me tell you something that comes from the bottom of my heart. I do look forward to a smooth career, and I am eager for fame. But when a man is alive, who doesn’t want to stand out?”

“Before I was admitted to the Hanlin Academy, I was not sure about my marriage. I always wanted to marry a beautiful lady with both talent and beauty. Then I thought it would be better if my in-laws could help me.”

“I admit my thoughts on this matter may not be entirely appropriate, but human nature is often like this. I can be open with you, so I’m not afraid to share these words with you.”

“But my feelings for you are also true. You are the righteous daughter of King Xingyang, beautiful, gentle, and considerate, and being able to marry you is the best thing in my life. You are my greatest blessing.”

“I swear to God that I will never let you down in this life. Otherwise, I, Zhou Li, will be struck by lightning and die a miserable death.”

Lu Minghua stretched out her hand and gently covered Zhou Li’s mouth. Her beautiful eyes were filled with emotion and her voice was gentle: “Why did you swear such a poisonous? Since I married you, I am of the same mind as you.”

“I fell in love with you at first sight and insisted on marrying you. It was my adoptive father who took the initiative to let people go to the Zhou family. This marriage is of my own free will. No matter what happens in the future, I will never regret it.”

“One day, if you betray my heart, I will not go back to the Lu family to cry and complain. At worst, I will kill you with a knife first, then kill myself, and go to hell with you. It’s just underground.”^[6]the sisters are truly the same

Zhou Li: “…”

His “be struck by lightning and split into two halves” was nothing compared to Lu Minghua’s gentle threats!