Do you know: I should be fat and you should be thin!

"Go find County Magistrate Gao and tell him the procedure remains the same; the first day will be well-fed!"

The doorman responded and left.

At noon, Zhou Ning rushed back to take care of Yu Yanran's meal and massaged her waist and abdomen for a while.

Yu Yanran was increasingly moved, and if she hadn't been feeling unwell, she would have readily offered herself as a concubine.

In the afternoon, Zhou Ning supervised the construction work of the displaced people for a while, then reviewed two old cases, and checked with Wang, the registrar, until the moon was high in the sky before returning to the inner office.

Seeing that Gu Tingye had not shown up since his earth-shattering arrow last night, Zhou Ning did not intend to ask any further questions and let the God of Wealth vent his anger.

The pain of losing a child cannot be relieved in a day.

Those refugees really walked right into the line of fire!

The moon shines over the mountain courtyard!

Zhou Ning named his courtyard, and Yu Yanran lived there.

"My lord, you've been busy all day. I can eat by myself," Yu Yanran refused.

"We're going back to our parents' home tomorrow, so you should rest well tonight. I won't stay here; I'm afraid I won't be able to resist bothering you again." Zhou Ning insisted on feeding you by hand.

Yu Yanran wanted to say that she was fully recovered and could still serve him tonight, but upon hearing Zhou Ning's words, she asked, "Where does my lord plan to rest tonight?"

"Of course I'll sleep in Sister Wei's room. Surely I can't sleep with Gu Tingye, can I?" Zhou Ning thought to herself, then said, "I'll try to squeeze in with Second Brother Gu. If that doesn't work, there's always Li Tou, isn't there?"

Yu Yanran suggested, "My lord can sleep here; we don't need to do that."

"That won't do. You've already endured it before, but now you can't hold back at all. You don't want to be limping to see your grandparents tomorrow, do you?" Zhou Ning said with a wicked grin.

Yu Yanran was scared and gently pushed him away.

After helping her to bed, Zhou Ning left the courtyard.

Half an Acre Cloud Cottage!

Wei Zhi named her courtyard.

After taking a bath, Wei Zhi sat on a stone bench outside the courtyard, gazing at the bright moon, waiting for Zhou Ning to come find her.

Not far from her, there was a wide variety of goods, including wine and meat, colorful silks, specialty fruits and pastries, exquisite handmade products, and trendy southern goods.

"Ninglang, disaster relief is exhausting and time-consuming. This is all I can do for you. Did you miss me today? Were you thinking about the eldest daughter of the Yu family all day? I heard you fed her for a whole day. I'm so envious..." Wei Zhi's mind wandered.

When Zhou Ning arrived, he saw her in a daze. He gently placed the food box on the ground. Before his heels even touched the ground, his center of gravity had already shifted quietly along his waist and hips. He moved closer quietly, like a leaf being carried by the wind.

The wonderful uses of light-footed skills!

"Who! You...?"

When Wei Zhi saw herself being lifted up around the waist, she was so shocked that she screamed.

"Sister Wei, you seem to be in a good mood today, buying so many things. Let me serve you." Zhou Ning turned her around.

"Why are you walking so quietly? You scared me," Wei Zhi said, patting her chest gently.

Zhou Ning carried her back to the stool, then went to fetch the food box and set the meal on the stone table.

"I haven't had dinner yet, want to have something with me?" Zhou Ning asked.

Wei Zhi had already used it, but she still took the soup spoon.

"I took care of Madam today, and I thought I shouldn't be biased. I haven't been able to pamper Sister Wei, so how about I feed you too?" Zhou Ning cut off a piece of lean meat and put it to Wei Zhi's lips, asking.

Wei Zhi opened her mouth and swallowed, the slight envy in her heart dissipating. Pointing to the gifts filling the courtyard, she said, "These things are for you to use when you bring Madam back to your parents' home tomorrow. Tomorrow will be the third day."

Zhou Ning was taken aback. He only remembered the homecoming ceremony, but he didn't know that so many things needed to be prepared.

"It's so good to have you here," Zhou Ning said sincerely.

Wei Zhi remained silent, only her cherry lips parted slightly, clearly indicating that she wanted more.

Zhou Ning continued to feed her until she waved her hand and refused, then she ate and drank on her own.

We just finished eating, and water has already been prepared over there.

Unlike Yu Yanran, Wei Zhi was not shy. Without waiting for Zhou Ning's invitation, she took off her clothes and entered the tub to wipe herself.

"Ninglang, have you spoken to Madam?" Wei Zhi asked.

Zhou Ning honestly replied, "I haven't said yet. Let's wait a few more days. I have something urgent that I need Sister Wei's help to verify. I want to consummate our marriage first. Are you ready?"

Wei Zhi was not disappointed and appreciated Zhou Ning's honesty.

"You know I won't refuse you, be gentle."

Zhou Ning nodded, and they broke the last barrier between them.

That night, Zhou Ning's snoring was deep and not shallow. It seemed loud, but in fact, every breath was deep in his dantian.

Another surge of internal energy entered his body, like an undercurrent hidden beneath a deep pool in a snow valley. It usually lies dormant and silent, but once it surges up, it carries the force to smash through the rocks.

The next morning!

"Ugh...it's so hot!"

Zhou Ning woke up in pain again. Two streams of energy in his body were violently colliding with the acupoints that were originally separated between his Ren and Du meridians, circulating for twenty-eight cycles in one breath.

He sat up, feeling an immense surge of energy coursing through his body, as if even the tips of every strand of hair were pulsating with heat.

"It's twice as deep! It really is related to the first time. Is it that anyone can do it, or is it only his own woman?" Zhou Ning wondered.

"What's wrong? It hurts...it hurts so much!" Wei Zhi got up, the tearing sensation making her cry out in pain.

Zhou Ning was embarrassed; another one had been eliminated!

"I have to accompany Madam back to her parents' home today, so I can't take care of you. I'll have Xiao Ma come. I'll come see you again tonight. I'm sorry." Zhou Ning kissed her forehead and wiped away her cold sweat.

"I...I'm fine, you go ahead. Don't keep Madam waiting." Wei Zhi said considerately.

Zhou Ning nodded and said, "I know what I'm doing about taking you into my family. I'll be gentler next time."

Now that Wei Zhichu is a married woman, she is even more tender and gentle, nodding her pretty head with a pitiful expression.

Zhou Ning went to find Xiao Ma to take care of Wei Zhi, and also asked Li Tou to move the gifts, preparing to take Yu Yanran back to her parents' home!

The Yu family residence!

"Yan'er!"

"grandmother!"

The grandmother and grandson hugged each other, overjoyed.

"Let me take a good look at you." Grandma Yu pulled her aside, looking her up and down with concern. "You seem to have lost some weight. Have you been suffering?"

"No, Grandmother, my husband treats me very well," Yu Yanran said.

Grandma Yu held her hand reluctantly, saying, "You're leaving again when it gets dark. Once you leave, I don't know when you'll come back. Let me take one more look."

Zhou Ning bowed and said, "Grandmother, this is easy to handle. Whenever Yanran misses home, she can come back and stay for a few days. I will allow it."

Grandma Yu asked happily, "You're willing to part with it?"

Zhou Ning smiled and said, "How could I be reluctant? It is all thanks to my grandmother's blessing that I was able to marry such a wonderful wife. My grandmother can stay in Tianchang County to live out her days, which will also make it convenient for my sister Yanran and me to take care of her."

Grand Tutor Yu snorted, and Grandma Yu burst into laughter.

Grand Tutor Yu asked, "Things have been rather unsettled outside these past two days. I've heard that quite a few refugees have arrived; have any relief efforts been made?"

"Except for the elderly, women, and children, all able-bodied people have been assigned to work-for-relief programs. There are a few troublemakers, though; I had them arrested and plan to detain them for a few days," Zhou Ning said truthfully.

"There are no secrets that stay hidden forever. Someone has died, haven't they? And you're still trying to hide it from me?" Grand Tutor Yu said with displeasure.

"Grandfather, I have investigated the murderer. He is a wandering swordsman. He shot and killed that arrogant vagrant in a fit of rage after recently losing his beloved son. I will issue arrest warrants and bring him to justice as soon as possible!" Zhou Ning said.

"Remember, if you want to go far, you must never get involved in these dirty things," Grand Tutor Yu sighed.

He was an upright man his whole life, but now, to clean up his grandson-in-law's mess, he has no choice but to use his connections in the imperial court.

"Grandfather, this matter really has nothing to do with me. How could I possibly order the shooting of refugees? Wouldn't that be breaking the law?" Zhou Ning said aggrievedly.

It has absolutely nothing to do with me!

Gu Tingye did it!

"You expect people to come and smell the mud on your crotch? They'll just say the magistrate is angry and a refugee has died! The Yangzhou prefect is coming soon, are you ready?"

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