She had forgotten about it, but Lu Xize hadn't. Although it was strange to be visiting her father so long after they had gotten their marriage license, the fact that Lu Xize remembered proved he was taking this matter to heart.
'But why am I so nervous? It's my own father we're going to see.'
Chu Yao glanced sideways at Lu Xize. They were sitting together in the back seat. Lu Xize's expression was as cold as ever, but when he seemed to sense her gaze and looked over, his eyes softened.
Chu Yao managed a smile before quickly averting her gaze. She was genuinely nervous, yet Lu Xize didn't seem the least bit tense.
'It's as if *she* were the daughter-in-law nervously meeting the in-laws. No, wait. The *beautiful* daughter-in-law.'
The small town where Chu Zhen Dong now lived was a five-hour drive from the Imperial City. They had grabbed a quick bite for lunch on the way, and by the time they arrived, it was already four in the afternoon.
