After the daughter was treated harshly by her family, everyone knelt down and begged for forgiveness

Chapter 1016 How to Repay

After handling the divorce mediation matters, respectfully seeing off Lord Yan, and hiding Miss Dan, Teng Elan finally had time to check the time.

Cheng Xuan, the assistant to the governor of the state, finished his business outside and entered the governor's platform through the main gate. When he met his colleagues, he greeted them with a smile.

"Lord Teng."

Teng Elan looked in the direction of the voice and responded politely.

"Master Cheng."

Cheng Xian was surprised.

"Master Teng is actually so busy now?"

Teng Elan felt ashamed.

"Ah."

"I'm clumsy in my work, so I'll be grateful for your guidance from now on, Master Cheng."

Cheng Xuan took a step forward and held her hands.

"Who said you were clumsy?"

"I mean, you work too hard."

Teng Elan raised her eyes and met her gaze.

"Thank you, Lord Cheng, for your concern."

Cheng Xuan is good at both smiling and frowning.

"Just now, when I passed by, I seemed to see the Zhuang Mansion's carriage parked outside the main gate. I think it was Master Jing coming to take you back to the mansion."

"Whenever you're busy on business, Master Jing will definitely pick you up. Unlike my master, who finds it tiring and troublesome and never picks me up."

"Every time I talk about it, I envy you."

"It would be great if my master's temperament suddenly changed one day and he became as considerate as Master Jing."

Teng Elan is humble and obedient.

"Master Cheng, you are too kind."

"I'm a spoiled child. I'd make a scene if he didn't pick me up. My husband might seem considerate, but he's helpless."

"Mrs. Cheng is a heroine, so she would never do something as petty as me."

Cheng Xuan was coaxed into smiling happily by her.

"You are so humble and sweet-talking. No wonder your master dotes on you so much. If I were your husband, I would dote on you too."

"Master Jing has been waiting for a long time. Lord Teng, please don't pay attention to me. Go quickly."

Teng Elan responded and said goodbye.

"Okay, Master Cheng, please get busy too."

"Farewell."

Cheng Xuan let go of her hand.

"Walk slowly."

Teng Elan walked hurriedly out of the governor's platform, looked around, found the manor's carriage, opened the door, and got in.

After waiting for too long, Zhuang Rui fell asleep while lying down. Teng Elan did not wake him up. She took off her coat and gently covered him with it.

Zhuang Rui keenly sensed something unusual and suddenly opened his eyes.

Seeing that it was his wife, his tense expression relaxed instantly.

"I happened to be having a nightmare, so my reaction was a little exaggerated. I hope Madam was not scared by me?"

Teng Elan smiled sweetly and shook her head.

"No."

After rubbing his eyes to wake himself up and hooking his long fingers around the collar, Zhuang Rui finally noticed his wife's coat.

"It's a cold night, why are you taking off your clothes? Put them on quickly."

He was delicate and gentle as he dressed his lady and gave instructions to the groom.

"Lu Geng, let's go back home."

Teng Elan informed.

"I didn't see Lu Geng. He might have gone to the palace for some urgent matter."

Zhuang Rui straightened his wife's coat and then tied her belt.

"Then let's wait for him."

He opened a box and took out a lunch box.

"Madam, you must not have had dinner. I brought some snacks. You can have some to fill your stomach."

Teng Elan helped and placed the jade plate with snacks on the small table.

"it is good."

She handed over a pair of chopsticks.

"Master eats too."

Zhuang Rui took the chopsticks and picked up a piece of cake.

"I'm not hungry."

"Come on, open your mouth and I'll feed you."

Teng Elan is well-behaved.

"what."

Zhuang Rui reported to his wife in a casual tone.

"Today, I have received another reward, and I have sent someone to put it all in your room."

"This time, the Emperor was very thoughtful and specially bought you the set of jewelry you loved the most. He said that he would treat us equally as husband and wife and would never show partiality."

He scratched his head, his brows showing a bit of difficulty.

"What was the name of that set of jewelry? You only mentioned it once, and I can't quite remember it."

When she heard the word "favorite", Teng Elan looked confused and silent for a moment, speculating and guessing.

"Luansheng Tongqin?"

Zhuang Rui nodded repeatedly.

"Yes, yes, it's the Luansheng and Tongqin."

"You only need to glance at that painting and read the name of the jewelry once, and I can see that you like it very much."

"That set of jewelry is extremely rare. I've heard that in all of Shengjing, only the 'Golden Hairpin and Dianhe' shop on Zhongjie Street can make a set. I originally thought I'd save up enough money to buy it and give you a surprise, but unexpectedly, the Emperor got there first."

He took out the purse he was carrying and handed it to his wife.

"The silver I have saved is no longer of any use, so please accept it, Madam."

He was never so considerate and attentive when picking her up on weekdays. Teng Elan felt something was wrong and asked him about it.

"Be courteous for nothing."

"Tell me, how do you want me to repay you?"

Zhuang Rui smiled awkwardly, hesitated, and pushed her.

"How can you repay me at this hour of night? You ask even though you already know the answer."

"Madam, you know exactly what I'm thinking. Why should I say more?"

Teng Elan's appearance changed, and she looked weak and tired.

"But I've been busy all day and I'm very tired."

Zhuang Rui smiled and flattered to gain favor.

"Madam, don't be tired. I'll give you a shoulder massage."

"Please, don't reject me again. I really yearn for you and long for you."

Teng Elan was tired and drowsy.

"I'm sleepy."

"It's too late today, or too late. How about tomorrow?"

Zhuang Rui was enthusiastic and tried hard to persuade him.

"How is it too late? I think this time is just right."

"Madam, going to bed too early is not good for your health."

"I'm not the only one who's happy about this. Aren't you happy too? We're a couple, and we share the same interests. Why not do it?"

He blinked, tears welling up in his eyes, and looked pitiful.

"Madam, you have refused me many times before. This time, you should finally agree to my request."

There was nothing we could do about him, Teng Elan agreed.

"Okay, I promise you."

Zhuang Rui smiled happily.

"Really? That's great."

He hugged his wife tightly.

"Ma'am, you are so kind."

"You are the best lady in the world."

At this point, Lu Geng's voice was heard outside the carriage.

"Excuse me, my three nobles, what are you listening to?"

The couple were both startled. They lifted the curtain and opened the small window of the carriage to check what was going on.

Teng Elan recognized her colleague at a glance and smiled helplessly.

"My three lords, are you eavesdropping on our conversation?"

The three of them pretended to be passing by, pretending not to hear the question, chatting about family matters naturally, and walked into the state governor's platform hand in hand.

Lu Geng was stunned.

"Ma'am, they..."

Teng Elan replied and gave instructions.

"It's okay, they don't mean any harm."

"Let's go back home."

Lu Geng responded.

"Yes."

The carriage sped towards the manor house.

Zhuang Rui looked somewhat annoyed.

"I sensed someone outside and thought it was Lu Geng who had returned. Hearing we were having a pleasant conversation, he waited for us to finish before reporting back to the royal chambers."

Teng Elan comforted her softly.

"Don't worry, sir."

"My three lords, you are all subordinates of King Di Jin and certainly have no ill intentions. You may have eavesdropped on our conversation out of curiosity or to gather information for King Di Jin."

"Anyway, we didn't say anything that can't be spread outside, so let them listen to it."

Zhuang Rui put away his annoyed look.

"Well, it's okay."

He commented on it with great relish.

"I have to admit, their acting was really awkward. If we weren't on their side, there's no way we'd cooperate and pretend to be fooled by them."

"Emperor Jin cannot simply be benevolent towards the world. He should take time to gather his subjects and urge them to learn military strategy."

Teng Elan scolded.

"Master, you are not allowed to talk nonsense about the Lord..."