In my dream of returning to the Tang Dynasty, I snatched Wu Zetian from my lap.

The eunuch shouted, "Shut up!"

"No, no!" The two were being dragged along, their despair mirroring their earlier arrogance.

"My lord, please, I was wrong!"

I'll never do it again!

Seeing this situation, Madam Wu felt sorry for them and worried that if her eldest and second sons were arrested, the Wu family would be without men, which would make her even more distressed.

"Hey, let's forget it." Li Yuanchang suddenly stopped him. After all, they were related by marriage and would run into each other all the time. It wouldn't be good to go too far.

Upon hearing this, the eunuch immediately bowed and clasped his hands, saying, "Yes."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the Wu family was shocked, and they looked at Li Yuanchang as if they had seen a ghost.

Who is he? The guards all treated him with utmost respect.

"Madam, are you alright?" Li Yuanchang approached Madam Wu again, still retaining his habits from his previous life, showing great respect to his mother-in-law.

Wu was flattered and instinctively wanted to kneel down.

Li Yuanchang was startled and quickly supported her with one hand. To be honest, Wu Zetian was quite beautiful, and she still retained her charm.

"Madam, there's no need for that."

"Young Master, what... what exactly is going on?" Wu asked in confusion.

Li Yuanchang glanced at Wu Mei beside him, and his heart seemed to melt. Wu Mei in her youth was as beautiful as peach blossoms in March.

Pink and white, exquisite and charming!

Frankly speaking, even the biggest stars of later generations wouldn't be worthy of carrying her shoes, and this was all natural.

He couldn't help but take a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his inner excitement.

"Madam, you'll find out what's going on in a moment."

He turned to look at Eunuch Chang: "Lord Chang, are you going to read out the imperial decree?"

The eunuch understood immediately, stepped forward, and unfolded the imperial edict.

"Imperial edict: The entire Wu clan shall assume official positions!"

As the loud voice rang out, everyone present became visibly serious, and they all knelt down in unison.

With Li Yuanchang present, he naturally had to kneel as well.

When he noticed a gaze on his face from the side, he turned around and smiled at Wu Mei.

"Since the passing of the former Duke of Ying, I have been constantly thinking of the bond between us as ruler and subject. The past years are still vivid in my mind, but now that we are separated by life and death, our reunion is a distant dream."

"I am filled with mixed emotions. I have just heard that the two daughters of the Wu family have come of age. They are well-educated, reasonable, and beautiful. My seventh brother, the Prince of Han, is also of marriageable age. Therefore, I hereby issue this decree to bestow marriage upon the two of them, and the marriage shall be completed on the first day of the tenth month."

Halfway through the reading, the entire audience erupted in cheers!

Wu Mei was stunned; her clear, beautiful eyes were somewhat taken aback.

The rest of the Wu family were overjoyed!

"Bestowed with a pair of embroidered mandarin ducks, a pair of gold locks symbolizing unity, five cartloads of silk, and three cartloads of copper coins..."

The overwhelming amount of betrothal gifts left the Wu brothers dizzy and red-faced.

"So be it!"

Wu Yuanqing accepted the gift tremblingly, stammering, "Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you so much for bestowing this marriage upon me!"

"What merit or ability has my family possessed to deserve this!"

"Sister, you are about to marry the Prince of Han!"

"I knew it, my sister's got guts!"

These words drew disdainful glances from all sides.

That's how fast he changes his expression...

Wu Mei remained cold and aloof, completely ignoring Wu Yuanqing.

Wu Yuanqing was extremely embarrassed and gave an awkward smile, but he was still very excited to receive so many betrothal gifts.

"Wu Yuanqing".

"From today onwards, if you dare to bully the second branch of the family again, it won't be as simple as it was before," Li Yuanchang warned.

"Who do you think you are? The Han Prince's Mansion and the Wu family are related by marriage. When did it become your place to point fingers?" Wu Yuanqing said coldly.

"He's from the Prince of Han's residence," the eunuch Chang remarked quietly, unable to bear it any longer.

The people in the woodshed were immediately startled again.

"So they're from the Prince of Han's residence!"

"Second sister, she's from your husband's family!" Wu Shi and Wu Shun were both excited, shaking Wu Meiniang's arm.

Wu Mei seemed unsurprised. She was very clever, her youthful and beautiful eyes fixed on Li Yuanchang, seemingly lost in thought.

"Ouch!"

"Isn't this like the flood washing away the Dragon King Temple!"

"I didn't know you were from the Prince of Han's residence!"

"Disrespectful, disrespectful."

"Since we are both under the Prince of Han's command, we can say we've become acquainted through this conflict. May I ask your esteemed name, and what position you hold in the Prince of Han's household?"

Wu Yuanqing changed his tune again, and he and Wu Yuanshuang fawned over each other, afraid of offending the Prince of Han's mansion.

Li Yuanchang did not respond, but said calmly, "You two brothers had better listen to what I just said."

"Make them move to the back wing, and their monthly tribute must not be reduced in any way. Furthermore, half of the betrothal gifts will go to Madam Wu. If either of you dares to even consider taking half a finger, you will suffer a terrible death!"

A murderous glint flashed in his eyes.

Wu Yuanqing and his companion trembled, then their expressions changed. Half?

The two were clearly unwilling, but they were intimidated by Li Yuanchang's fierce gaze and could only force a smile and say, "Yes, yes."

"Of course!"

"Move right away! Move right away!"

They only mentioned moving house, but not the betrothal gifts.

Li Yuanchang knew perfectly well what the two were thinking. Once they left, it would be like throwing good money after bad; Wu would not get a single penny.

Now that he's here, he should see things through to the end.

"Old Fang, go and help distribute the betrothal gifts. Also, leave two strong and sensible servants at the Wu residence to take care of Madam Wu."

"yes!"

Seeing Li Yuanchang's aggressive attitude, Wu Yuanqing and his brother were furious and harbored resentment, thinking that they would definitely report him to their brother-in-law in the future.

Little did they know that the person before them was none other than the King of Han.

"Young Master, this..." Madam Wu hesitated, afraid of angering the head of the family, Wu Yuanqing.

"Don't be afraid, Madam. The Prince of Han will support you."

"Money is money, and it's half the deal!"

"..."

About half an hour later, the eunuch returned to report. Li Yuanchang watched as Madam Wu moved back to the backyard and increased the number of servants from two to four before taking his leave.

Lady Wu was extremely grateful and shed tears many times.

For the four of them, without Hanwang, they might not have survived the winter.

Li Yuanchang walked out of the Wu Mansion and was about to get into the carriage.

Suddenly, the old steward Fang Tong gave a reminder.

Li Yuanchang turned around and saw Wu Mei chasing after him in a light green high-waisted long dress. It was a very ordinary Tang dress that was about to fade from washing, but it looked stunning on her.

"Can I say a few words to you alone?" She stared straight at Li Yuanchang, showing no stage fright whatsoever.

Li Yuanchang smiled.

He waved his hand, and the guards and servants all retreated.

"Princess Consort of Han, what do you wish to instruct me on?" he teased, bowing slightly.

Wu Mei's lips curled up, and she smiled, embodying the phrase "a smile as beautiful as a flower."

"Does your hand hurt?" she asked, pointing to her arm.

Li Yuanchang's heart suddenly exploded. Was Wu Meiniang concerned about him?

"It's alright, I'm tough as nails."

Wu Meiniang chuckled again at his self-deprecating humor, then suddenly said seriously, "Thank you."

"I wouldn't dare, you are the Princess Consort of Han."

Li Yuanchang was already fantasizing about his wedding night, and Wu Mei saw the surprised expression on her face when she saw herself.

The next second, Wu Mei said directly, "Stop acting, I know who you are."

Li Yuanchang was taken aback. He was about to make excuses, but looking into Wu Mei's all-knowing eyes, he knew he couldn't hide it from her.

"How did you know?" she asked in surprise.

"Who else but the Prince dares to share the valuables and gold bestowed by His Majesty?"

"Moreover, the official who came from the palace is someone close to His Majesty, and he looked at you with respect."

"I'm afraid only one person in the Prince of Han's mansion could have such a status." Wu Mei's beautiful eyes shone with intelligence, but when she met Li Yuanchang's gaze, a blush crept up her ears.

Upon hearing this, Li Yuanchang couldn't help but sigh inwardly.