Xie Yulan held Wen Zhu tightly and pulled her into the group of women who were playing.

Everyone thought that Wen Zhu was not good at this kind of game, but out of support for Xie Yulan, naturally no one objected. Instead, they all smiled and welcomed the new member.

The weather was so hot that day that even the air seemed to be burning, but they insisted on playing snow-themed games.

Everyone thinks this is a unique way to beat the heat and adds a touch of elegance.

When it was Wen Zhu's turn, some people guessed that she might fail because according to the rules, in addition to saying a poem containing the word "snow", she also had to ensure that the seventh word of the poem was exactly "snow".

But to everyone's surprise, Wen Zhu calmly uttered a classic line of poetry: "In the eighth month of the year, snow falls in the Hu sky."

Wen Zhu recited the sentence easily, appearing to have done so effortlessly.

Her voice was gentle, as if all this was just a small thing in daily life, without any deliberateness.

Some people think that this fully demonstrates her cultural accomplishment; others think it may just be luck.

Everyone had different opinions and was discussing it.

Some people praised her talent, while others shook their heads in disdain. But no matter what, Wen Zhu's calmness and composure have been deeply engraved in everyone's heart.

Played a few more rounds.

The game went on round after round, and everyone's emotions fluctuated accordingly. Some people were thinking nervously, while others were frowning.

Whenever the location of "snow" needs to be mentioned, Wen Zhu can accurately say the relevant sentences.

"I will climb the Taihang Mountains, which will be covered with snow."

Her tone was steady, as if the snow-capped mountains were right before her eyes, making people feel the chill and majesty.

"The window contains the eternal snow on the Western Hills."

Every sentence was just right, not only fitting the mood of the poem, but also leaving a deep impression on the hearts of those present.

When only a few contestants were left, Wen Zhu pretended to think for a moment, then admitted defeat and drank a glass of fruit wine.

This action not only makes her appear modest and decent, so as not to make other guests feel too oppressed; but also prevents her from showing off too much and attracting jealous eyes.

In the following time, they drank tea and played chess together, and Wen Zhu's performance won everyone's recognition.

Whether it is chess or tea art, Wen Zhu performed very well, revealing her elegance and confidence in every move.

Xie Yulan's friends all felt that she was both beautiful and charming, and that they were very friendly with her. They couldn't help but sigh that the Xie family was lucky to have such a close friend.

After lunch, Wen Zhu said goodbye to Xie Yulan and planned to return to Xu's house.

The two had a pleasant conversation, but they had to part ways eventually. Wen Zhu stood up, politely expressed his gratitude, and expressed his intention to return.

Before leaving, Xie Yulan walked her to the small door in the corner. When she turned around, she found Hong Sheng waiting by the carriage.

The sunlight shines on his profile, outlining the figure of a handsome young man.

Wen Zhu went up to him and asked with a smile, "Why are you here?"

Her eyes were full of surprise and her tone was a little curious.

"I went to the mansion to look for you. You said you were visiting the Xie family, so I came to take you home."

Hong Sheng replied.

His eyes showed concern, fearing that his sister might be inconvenienced outside.

"Look how considerate your brother is! Hongsheng, you look so handsome today."

Xie Yulan smiled and praised the brother and sister.

Her words were full of admiration and envy, and she was obviously moved by the harmonious scene before her.

Hong Sheng wore a jade crown and a light green robe with dark patterns today, and looked energetic.

The whole person is like a thriving sapling, full of vitality and hope.

He is now almost 12 years old. His height has grown to the same level as his sister and he has become a sunny and handsome boy.

Her height is almost the same as her sister's, and they look more like twins.

"Actually... today I entered the palace and even met the emperor!"

Hong Sheng's excitement was beyond words.

The smile on his face seemed to illuminate everything around him, and he was completely immersed in the pride brought by that rare experience.

"Did you really have an audience with His Majesty?"

Wen Zhu opened his eyes wide and asked in surprise.

No wonder he dressed so carefully today, even his hair was combed meticulously.

"Grandpa Jiang took me there."

Hong Sheng said excitedly, his face full of proud smile.

"Look at him, it's like he can't wait to show off to everyone he sees."

Wen Zhu shared this interesting story with his good friend Xie Yulan with a smile on his face.

"For such a young child to be favored by the Prime Minister and even have the opportunity to meet the Emperor, it is truly admirable."

Xie Yulan looked at the young man in front of her with envy and praised him softly.

"You should go back and entertain your guests now. I'll come visit you when I'm free someday."

Before leaving, Wen Zhu gave a few gentle instructions and then slowly boarded a carriage that had been waiting for them quietly on the roadside.

After watching Wen Zhu leave, Xie Yulan stood at the door and waited until the car gradually disappeared from her sight before waving goodbye.

Sitting in the spacious and comfortable seat of the carriage, Wen Zhu couldn't help but start to care about the young man beside him again: "Hongsheng, when you went to see the emperor, did everything go smoothly? Didn't anything unexpected happen?"

"No, Grandpa Jiang had already instructed me on how to properly handle such a formal meeting. He also taught me many useful strategies. Thanks to these preparations, I was able to appear calm and confident."

Hearing the question, Hong Chang breathed a sigh of relief and then answered confidently.

"So what did the emperor say to you?"

Wen Zhu was obviously extremely curious about this palace experience.

"His Majesty first meticulously explained how I had successfully calmed the frightened horse. He then personally praised the countless heroes of ancient times and highly praised the traditional martial arts skills passed down by our family. Finally, as a reward, he even gave me a fine bow with exquisite workmanship and an extremely long range, as well as a large amount of gold and silver treasures."

When talking about this extraordinary experience, the boy's eyes suddenly flashed with irrepressible pride and joy.

Seeing this, Wen Zhu gently patted the other person's shoulder to show encouragement: "Well done, brother, these are all honors earned by your strength."

Soon after, the car stopped smoothly at the entrance of a new residential area.

This is the magnificent three-story mansion that Zhang Xu, a young man who has become famous in recent days, just spent a huge amount of money to buy. The scale of the mansion is far beyond everyone's initial expectations and imagination.

As soon as Wen Zhu and his group stepped into the courtyard, the many loyal and diligent servants who had been waiting inside immediately came forward to greet them, bowed their heads respectfully, and said in unison, "Greetings, Miss, and Young Master."

Feeling surrounded by a warm and friendly atmosphere, Wen Zhu nodded slightly to show his satisfaction.