Lanzhi laid out the prayer mat, and Du Yunru and Shao Yuanzhou bowed their heads to the elders, then acknowledged their siblings one by one.
Mrs. Zhen watched with a smile, observing her son-in-law with increasing fondness.
Du Yunluo also observed Shao Yuanzhou.
Before, she hadn't had many chances to meet this brother-in-law. She only remembered him as a gentle and courteous scholar, who had earned his reputation. His career wasn't particularly impressive, but the Shao Family had always been noble, and he was well-regarded. He and Du Yunru were deeply affectionate.
Looking now, her brother-in-law seemed younger than she remembered, his face as smooth as jade, cultured and refined. Still studying in the academy and not yet in officialdom, he lacked the airs of an official and exhibited more youthful humility.
Du Gongfu smiled and asked Shao Yuanzhou a few questions.
