The son-in-law of a prosperous family

In late spring in the capital, willow branches dance lightly on the streets and the air is filled with the scent of fresh green.

Zhao Yunchuan held Fang Huai's hand and strolled on the bustling Suzaku Street.

Fang Huai was wearing a long green gown, the jade pendant on his waist swayed slightly with his steps, and his eyes were full of tenderness.

When passing the street corner, the fresh aroma of wontons wafted over with the smell of fireworks. Zhao Yunchuan turned his head to look at Fang Huai and asked softly, "Brother Huai, do you want to try it?"

Fang Huai shook his head: "No, if the children knew that we ate without their knowledge, they would definitely complain."

Zhao Yunchuan shook his head helplessly, and stretched out his hand to scratch the tip of Fang Huai's nose lovingly: "These two clever little ghosts are usually very clingy. They have to sneak out to eat a bowl of wontons. It seems like we have made a mistake."

Fang Huai's cheeks flushed, and she slapped his hand away, scolding him, "It's all because of you. Now we have lost our ways. If we eat alone secretly, there will probably be a fuss for several days."

The weeping willows on the street swayed gently in the breeze, as if urging the two to make a decision.

Zhao Yunchuan turned his eyes and pulled Fang Huai closer to the wonton stall, coaxing him in a low voice: "Just eat this once, and bring them some candy figurines when you go back. I promise they will forget about this matter completely."

Fang Huai bit his lower lip, smiling, pretending to be angry: "You just like to spoil them. If you get caught this time, I won't help you save the situation."

In front of the wonton stall, the fire was roaring and the boss and his wife were greeting customers skillfully.

The proprietress looked up and saw Zhao Yunchuan. The bamboo basket in her hand almost slipped. She hurriedly tugged at the boss's apron and said in a low voice, "Boss, isn't that Prime Minister Zhao?"

The boss raised his eyes, his face instantly filled with smiles, he quickly stepped forward, bowed and said: "Master Prime Minister, what brings you here? Please take a seat!"

Zhao Yunchuan waved his hand and said gently, "My husband and I are just hanging out today, no need to be polite."

The boss then noticed Fang Huai next to Zhao Yunchuan, and hurriedly bowed to greet Fang Huai.

Fang Huai nodded slightly in response.

The boss turned around and winked at the boss's wife, and ordered loudly: "Take out the shepherd's purse and pork stuffing that we prepared for the festival, and make more wontons to nourish the Prime Minister and his wife!"

The proprietress responded and deftly brought out fresh stuffing from the cupboard.

The boss picked up the rolling pin and the dough made a rhythmic "bang bang" sound on the chopping board. In the blink of an eye, sheets of wonton skins as thin as cicada wings covered the tray.

He had a very skillful technique. He put the filling in and pinched it with his fingertips, and the wontons, which looked like ingots, were neatly arranged.

While cooking wontons, the boss started talking: "Prime Minister, since you implemented the new policy for agriculture and commerce, the lives of us small vendors have been getting better and better. In the past, taxes were high and business was difficult, but now the burden is light and we have more customers. This is all thanks to you!"

The proprietress, who was wrapping wontons at the side, chimed in, "Yes, one time my child was sick and I was short of money to buy medicine. I was worried about it, but the new policy reduced or exempted the stall fee, which solved my urgent problem."

Fang Huai listened and quietly held Zhao Yunchuan's hand, his eyes full of pride and love.

Zhao Yunchuan smiled and responded to everyone: "This is all my responsibility. As long as everyone is doing well, I will be happy."

Soon, the steaming wontons were served on the table.

In the soup bowl, the wontons are plump, the tender green shepherd's purse is faintly visible, seaweed, egg skin, and dried shrimp are floating in the fresh and fragrant soup, sprinkled with a handful of chopped green onions, which greatly increases one's appetite.

Zhao Yunchuan scooped up a wonton, blew on it gently to cool it down, and handed it to Fang Huai's mouth. Fang Huai's cheeks turned hot and he looked at him angrily, but still opened his mouth and ate it.

The boss and his wife looked at this scene and smiled at each other.

The Prime Minister often brings his husband out, and everyone knows that they have a good relationship.

The diners around recognized Zhao Yunchuan and gathered around him, casting admiring glances at him. Someone gave him a thumbs up: "Sir Prime Minister, you work for the benefit of the people and are so considerate to your wife. It's really rare!"

Zhao Yunchuan stood up and bowed to everyone in thanks.

Zhao Yunchuan smiled and waved his hands at everyone, saying humorously: "Don't praise me too much, or my head will hit the sky! Today I am just an ordinary person who accompanies my husband shopping. If you keep treating me as the prime minister, I won't be able to eat comfortably."

A young man scratched his head and answered bravely: "Master Prime Minister, you have done so much for the benefit of our people, and we all respect you from the bottom of our hearts. Just because of your people-friendly attitude, the wind in this capital will have to be extra gentle to you in the future!"

Everyone burst into laughter after hearing this.

Zhao Yunchuan laughed heartily, pointed at Fang Huai beside him, and said jokingly: "My thoughts are all controlled by this man in my family. If I dare to put on airs, he will punish me by making me drink cold water when I get home."

Fang Huai's cheeks flushed, and he gently poked Zhao Yunchuan's arm, scolding him, "You are the only one who talks nonsense."

This interaction made the people around laugh even more happily.

Another old man stepped forward and said with emotion: "Sir, the new policies you have implemented have made our lives more and more hopeful. Now, in the streets and alleys, you can hear people praising you everywhere."

Zhao Yunchuan said sincerely: "It is thanks to everyone's support that the new policy can be implemented smoothly. I just did what I should do. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be able to accomplish anything even if I had three heads and six arms."

The diners chatted with Zhao Yunchuan one after another and had a great time.

Seeing that the wontons were getting cold, Fang Huai tugged at Zhao Yunchuan's sleeve and reminded him in a low voice.

Zhao Yunchuan finally reacted and said to everyone, "Everyone, go eat quickly. If you keep talking, my wonton will be unhappy!"

The diners smiled and nodded, then returned to their seats.

Zhao Yunchuan sat back next to Fang Huai, scooped up a spoonful of wonton soup, and said with emotion: "At a moment like this, with fireworks everywhere, and all kinds of people around, having you by my side is more precious than anything else."

Fang Huai looked at him gently, his eyes full of affection, and the two of them continued to enjoy this rare and pleasant time in front of the wonton stall.

The wontons were eaten quickly.

When Zhao Yunchuan stood up to pay the bill, the reactions of the diners around him suddenly became enthusiastic.

A burly man walked up to the counter and shouted, "Master Prime Minister, today's order is on me! You work hard for us, how can I let you pay for a bowl of wontons!"

Before he finished speaking, a young man who looked like a scholar also squeezed over and said with a red face: "Your Excellency's kindness, we have no way to repay you. This meal money must be paid by me anyway."

Everyone agreed, and the scene was a little chaotic for a while.

Seeing this, the wonton stall owner rubbed his hands on his apron and waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "Sir, you have helped us so much. I cannot take the money for this bowl of wontons no matter what you say! You can always come in the future. Our shop will always be open to you!"

The boss and his wife were determined and their eyes were full of sincerity.

Zhao Yunchuan looked at the people in front of him vying to pay the bill, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

He smiled and bowed to thank everyone: "Thank you for your kindness, but it is only natural that you should pay for your meal. If I eat this bowl of wonton for free, how can I have the face to serve you in the future? We will never take a single needle or thread from the people."

However, the crowd still refused to give in and reached out to stop them.

Fang Huai watched the scene from the side, his heart filled with pride and emotion.

He gently tugged at Zhao Yunchuan's sleeve and whispered, "Husband, we all mean well."

Zhao Yunchuan nodded slightly, and while no one was paying attention, he quickly placed a silver ingot on the counter, then grabbed Fang Huai's hand and said with a smile: "Thank you all for your hospitality, let's talk next time!"

The two held hands and walked quickly through the crowd.

Behind them, the diners were still talking. The boss looked at the two men leaving, sighed, and muttered to himself: "What a good official, without any airs at all."

Zhao Yunchuan and Fang Huai jogged along the path beside the street. The breeze blew past, and Fang Huai's hair fluttered gently.

When they ran to a quiet street corner, they stopped and laughed at each other. Zhao Yunchuan reached out and smoothed the hair by Fang Huai's ears, and said with emotion: "Today's meal was really lively."