Wang Huaijing was forced to retreat by Zhao Qingyi, and was completely bewildered by Zhao Qingyi's logic.

But he understood the last question.

"No, no, absolutely not. I never intended to torment you, let alone divorce you. I just wanted to live a good life with you."

After finishing speaking, he unconsciously wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve.

I don't know if it was from nervousness or from being frightened by Zhao Qingyi.

After staring at Wang Huaijing for several dozen breaths, Zhao Qingyi chuckled.

Wang Huaijing...

"I don't believe you're that you admire me, after all, we've only met once."

We also lack understanding of each other.

Actually, it doesn't matter to me who I marry, I just don't want to worry about trivial matters after marriage.

Who wants to fight with others if everything goes smoothly? Even arguing is a waste of energy, isn't it?

I have a suggestion: why don't we get to know each other for a while first?

It would be best if you could stay at my house for a while, since I can't come to your house to get to know you.

If we can get along well during this period, then I can consider getting engaged.

"But before we get engaged, we need to sign an agreement. If you take a concubine after the marriage, or if we become incompatible, we can divorce, and the children will stay with me. Are you willing to sign?"

After Zhao Qingyi finished speaking, she took three steps back.

Wang Huaijing also took this opportunity to sit up straight.

He blinked his big eyes, which sparkled like stars, as if to say, "No wonder she's the girl he chose; she's truly extraordinary."

"Sign it. But don't expect to ever get a divorce."

After saying that, his face turned bright red, but then he became serious again.

"Then, when can I start living in your house?" Wang Huaijing continued to ask.

“You should ask my grandma. She has to agree. We all listen to her in our family,” Zhao Qingyi said.

"Okay, then I'll go find Grandma and tell her now." After saying that, Wang Huaijing ran off like a rabbit.

"Ha, hahahaha..." Zhao Qingyi couldn't hold back any longer.

Zhao Qingyan's gaze never left the two people in the pavilion.

As for what the two said, it's a bit far in the past, and it takes a little effort to hear the details, but you can still get a general idea.

Even though she came from a later era, she felt that she was not as carefree as her older cousin, who was from ancient times.

She went outside anyway. "Is it settled? How did it go?"

Zhao Qingyi turned her head, her face calm.

"Let him stay at our house for a while. Go ask Grandma when he can move in."

I think my brothers will thank me; we've gained a free scholar to be our teacher.

Zhao Qingyan was shocked. "So this is what Zhao Qingyi is like."

Wang Huaijing ran back to the main house door, his face flushed.

He stood still, tidied his appearance, took a deep breath, lifted his robe, and entered the main hall.

He walked up to Huang Shi,

"Greetings, Madam. Huaijing has already spoken with the eldest daughter."

The eldest daughter meant that she hoped I could stay at the Zhao family home for a while and discuss knowledge with the Zhao brothers.

Use this time to observe and understand Huaijing, and whether he meets her requirements for a husband.

If she passes the test, she can get engaged to Huaijing.

"Madam, when may Huaijing begin to bother the Zhao family?"

After Wang Huaijing finished speaking, the room fell silent.

Mrs. Huang was terrified. "Damn it, one dares to speak and the other dares to ask. How am I, an old woman, supposed to answer?"

After thinking it over, he turned to face Wang, the scholar.

Wang, the scholar, also wanted to curse, "What kind of insane and lewd words are these?"

He nodded and smiled.

"It seems that both children are thoughtful people. It's good for them to get to know each other better and avoid becoming a resentful couple in the future."

I just wonder if this will affect the young lady's reputation?

Huang said, “That’s fine. I have many grandchildren. I can just say to outsiders that Huaijing is here to teach my grandchildren.”

Besides, the environment at Qingshan Xiaozhu is quiet and peaceful; whether there are more or fewer people, no one will notice.

The implication is that once you're here, you should stay put on the mountain and not show off.

They were all intelligent people, so how could they not understand the meaning behind Huang's words? But Wang Huaijing was filled with the joy of the possibility of an engagement.

Wang Juren wanted to facepalm; this nephew was bound to be a henpecked husband.

Soon the Zhao family's banquet was set up, with men and women seated separately, still separated by a screen.

Looking at the abundance of dishes, the Wang family uncle and nephew gained a deeper understanding of the Zhao family.

Chicken, duck, fish, eggs, pork, beef, mutton, goose, and all kinds of mountain delicacies are available.

Putting aside everything else, beef is not easy to buy. Without pre-ordering, it's basically impossible to get it, especially at this time of year.

This only proves that this is what the Zhao family eats on a daily basis.

And those giant crayfish, that's a rare sight, it's amazing that the Zhao family can afford to eat them.

The Zhao family members didn't think that much about it; how could a meal make the Wang family uncle and nephew imagine so much?

I just thought that since this was a gentleman, I had to bring out the best.

The one who naturally reached into his pocket is currently struggling with a giant crab behind the screen.

After the meal, I brought 10 jin of pork, 50 salted duck eggs, 50 salted chicken eggs, some fresh mushrooms, green vegetables, and two large watermelons for the Wang family uncle and nephew.

Everything was made at home, costing no money, yet it looked simple, unpretentious, and practical.

On the way back, Scholar Wang spoke up.

"Huaijing, why did you agree to let the eldest daughter of the Zhao family stay at the Zhao family's house?"

Wang Huaijing smiled.

Huaijing wants to marry Miss Zhao.

She was a special girl. Like a pebble thrown into stagnant water—yes, that pebble.

Wang, the scholar, was at a loss, thinking to himself...

"They've stirred up your peaceful pond. Look at your stupid face. If I were teaching students, at least I could earn a tuition fee."

"And you're doing this to yourself, teaching students just to please those girls. Even after you've pleased them, they might not agree to be your wife, you silly boy."

"Then I wish you great success and that you win the heart of your beloved."

Wang Juren's congratulations were perfunctory, but Wang Huaijing nodded like a foolish little boy in love.

After seeing off the Wang family uncle and nephew, the Zhao family members, including Huang, immediately grabbed Zhao Qingyi and interrogated her in turn.

"What were you thinking?"

Didn't you not want to marry this Wang family boy before? Why have you changed your mind now? Is it really because he passed the imperial examination that you've become interested in him?

You mustn't have such thoughts, girl. We can't be materialistic and prejudiced against the poor.

Wang Caixia taught her daughter this lesson.

Huang's Way,

"Young lady, aren't you afraid that going back on your word will create a rift between you two in the future? What if you get upset?"

We can bring you back, but what about your child? They're in their hands, and we might not be able to get them back for you right now.

"He's already a Juren (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations), while our best son is only a Xiucai (a lower-level scholar)."

Zhao Qingyi smiled.

"Grandma, everyone can rest assured."

I've thought it through. If he can accept my lifestyle and I don't see any bad habits in him, there's nothing wrong with marrying him.

We cannot discriminate against those who have passed the imperial examinations; we cannot look down on them simply because they have become successful candidates.