After Qin An put on clean clothes, he coaxed Tuantuan in his arms to continue sleeping. Gradually, he closed his eyes again, but his hand was holding his father's sleeve.
Su Yan stood behind him with a dry handkerchief and wiped her head. There was no other sound in the room except the burning charcoal fire.
After a while, the man said in a low voice, "Mu Qing is the emperor."
Su Yan's hand froze and the veil fell to the ground. It took a while before she came back to her senses.
No wonder, no wonder they didn't agree with Qin An marrying her.
No matter what Xiao Lan's identity is, Qin An is a serious prince. Even if she is not a widow, an ordinary woman is not qualified.
No wonder he didn't dare to recognize Qin An rashly. Qin An was just a rough guy at the beginning, and even if he returned to the palace, he wouldn't live long.
In the palace, force is not enough, unless there is enough scheming.
She bent down to pick up the handkerchief, shook it twice, and continued to wipe her head, "That's why he compromised."
It's both a blessing and a misfortune.
Qin An doesn't care about the future, as long as he can live with Su Yan, no matter the difficulties, the family can be together.
Instead of being separated and unable to see anyone at a glance.
He said in a low voice: "Daughter-in-law, I will protect you from now on."
He carefully placed the bundle on the bed, then took out the bundle from a pile of wet clothes. When he opened it, he saw a golden edict.
He unfolded it and handed it to Su Yan, "Daughter-in-law, no one will deny that you are not my wife anymore."
Su Yan's eyes turned red when she saw the marriage conferment in the imperial edict. She had spent so much effort just for the sake of status.
She raised her hand and wiped the corners of her eyes, "It's not easy."
"When will you come to Beijing?"
"After half a month, we can clean up the house." Qin An reached out and pulled her to sit on his lap, holding her face in his big hands. His daughter-in-law didn't like to cry, but her eyes were red and swollen.
His throat was sore, and he whispered again: "Daughter-in-law, I have made you worried."
Su Yan shook her head and leaned on his chest, "We got through it."
I don't want to be rich or wealthy, just being together as a family will be fine.
Qin An hugged her tightly and said, "Let's get some sleep."
She hadn't slept well for several days. Smelling the man's breath, Su Yan gradually narrowed her eyes and finally fell asleep in his arms.
Qin An put her on the bed gently, then went out to the market, bought a hen, cleaned it neatly, and stewed it in an earthen pot.
When Su Yan woke up, it was pitch black outside the house, and heavy rain pounded on the rubble.
She subconsciously touched the side and said, "Mr. sir?"
"I am here."
Qin An's deep voice sounded in the house, followed by slight footsteps, and soon the oil lamp was lit.
Revealing that tall and somewhat thin figure.
Su Yan sat up and looked out the window, knowing that it was late, "Have you eaten? I'll do it."
Qin An held her shoulders and said, "After eating, Tuantuan Erdan and the others are asleep. I'll go and serve the food. Don't move. Just sit on the bed to keep warm."
He bent down and pulled up the quilt again, turned around and went out. After a while, he came in with the food, first put it on the table, then dragged a stool to the bedside, and then moved them all over.
Su Yan's eyes were a little moist. As long as her family was around, she would live better than anyone else.
She took the bowl and chopsticks and took a sip of chicken soup, "Mr., did you make the soup?"
Qin An said: "It's a little salty, I'll stew it again tomorrow."
"tasty."
Su Yan took another sip, put the chicken drumstick to his mouth, and without waiting for him to say anything, she said again: "Open your mouth."
Qin An then opened his mouth to bite the chicken leg and held the end with his hand. The two of them finished the meal quietly without saying anything.
A quarter of an hour later, the two of them were sitting on the edge of the bed soaking their feet, which were a little hot. Su Yan put her feet on his insteps, looked at him sideways, smiled suddenly, and then leaned on his shoulders.
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Qin An came to the county town the next day to learn that he was the top scholar. Now some people couldn't sit still and rushed to fawn over him.
People who usually had business conflicts with Su Yan also came here with licking their faces, but the threshold was not broken and became much smoother.
Ren Li came over just after noon and brought some things, "My father-in-law asked me to bring them to you. Congratulations on your family."
As she spoke, she glanced at the man making wooden things in the yard. To be honest, she had never thought that Qin An could win the top prize.
Su Yan accepted with a smile, "Sit down."
She turned around and made some scented tea, then sat in the pavilion and said, "I'll have to ask you about the brothel from now on. I'll have people send these tricks back in a while."
Upon hearing this, Ren Li whispered: "Can you follow me to the capital?"
Speaking of this, Su Yan's expression became more sincere, "The emperor granted me a marriage."
Ren Li was shocked, and then she was really happy for her, "That's good, your thoughts were not in vain."
"I was still thinking that the county magistrate's wife would cause trouble for us if the porcelain kiln opened in a few days, but now it seems she doesn't dare anymore."
Su Yan also thought about this, "It saves me a lot of trouble. I have discussed the porcelain kiln business with several porcelain shops in the county. The Sun family and the Li family have already reached an agreement. I will discuss the other ones today."
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"I guess it won't be a problem. With these businesses, the porcelain kiln is considered safe. However, people must keep an eye on the shipment. The reputation at the beginning is important."
Ren Li naturally thought of this and said, "Okay."
Then he asked with some curiosity: "How did you negotiate? Those shops are all businesses of the county magistrate's wife."
Su Yan said softly: "In business matters, the county magistrate can't embarrass a group of businessmen, right? If he offends too many people, it will be difficult for him to do it himself."
"As for those shops, we sell them at a slightly lower price. Smart people know how to choose."
Mrs. Li understands these principles, but she is not as bold as her and dares to take the business of the county magistrate's wife openly.
"I still have to do business with you. When the business reaches the capital in the future, I will follow you to take advantage of it."
"Of course you have a share." Su Yan said sincerely.
Ren Li helped her a lot and dared to do business with her regardless of her reputation. She will never forget this feeling.
Ren Li sat there for more than half an hour before leaving. Su Yan turned to look at Qin An, the wooden bird in her hand was already ready.
Tuantuan's eyes were almost pierced, and he said anxiously: "Dad, I want it."
Qin An handed it to him after washing it, and then looked at Su Yan, "Daughter-in-law, come here."
Su Yan stood up and walked over. The next moment, the man took a simple wooden hairpin from his arms and handed it to her.
"When was it made?" Su Yan took it and said happily.
Qin An patted the sawdust on his body and said, "Just now."
He raised his head and glanced at the sky, then said, "Daughter-in-law, I'm going to go to the fields to get some vegetables."
"Okay, I'll go with you and get some leeks to make dumplings at home." Su Yan turned around to get the basket.
As soon as the two of them went out, there was a carriage at the door. It was an exquisitely carved carriage. You could tell at a glance that their identity was not simple.
Qin An subconsciously protected Su Yan behind him, and then the lady in a green coat and skirt stepped out of the carriage, the beaded hairpin on her head swaying.
Su Yan met her once, the county magistrate's wife.