Chapter 58 Returning home after the county exam!

In the following days, Qin Zhizhi was busy making pickled bamboo shoots.

Li's eldest and second sisters-in-law cherished this opportunity very much and worked hard, which made Qin Zhizhi particularly satisfied.

Mrs. Qin also helped find a few skillful women in the village, so the pickling of this batch of bamboo shoots went very smoothly.

Looking at the pickled spring bamboo shoots and dried bamboo shoots, Qin Zhizhi was very satisfied.

Before they knew it, it was time for Gu Jinghuai and his brothers to take the children's exam.

The Tongshi examination mainly includes three stages: county examination, prefectural examination and academy examination.

Gu Jinghuai and his team were going to conduct the county examination, which would be held in the county and presided over by the county magistrate.

There is no need to worry about this because they study in the county on weekdays and it is convenient for them to take exams.

The Qin family and Gu's mother were very nervous. They originally wanted to go to the county town to take a look, but were persuaded by Qin Zhizhi.

"We can't help if we go, and it will only distract them. We just need to wait at home. I believe my husband and brothers will be able to pass it smoothly."

Qin Zhizhi's words seemed to have magic, soothing the hearts of Gu's mother and the Qin family.

The county examination consists of five consecutive tests, and a true academic master is not afraid of exams.

Qin Zhizhi counted the days, and as soon as the county examination was over, Qin Shan and Qin He would drive a ox cart to the county town to pick people up.

Ning Xuan also came with them.

As soon as he stepped into the Gu family's gate, Ning Xuan was like a curious baby, looking around everywhere. It was his first time here since the Gu family built a new house.

After visiting the Gu family's house, he pretended to be pitiful to Qin Zhizhi, just wanting to order some food, which made Qin Zhizhi want to laugh.

"Sister-in-law, you see, Brother Jinghuai, I, and your brothers have all lost weight. You must cook a few more dishes for us today."

"Zhizhi, don't listen to him. He's clearly gained weight this month."

Qin Qingyun also saw that Ning Xuan ate and drank a lot every day, and his face became fatter.

"How can I be fat? I've obviously lost weight." Ning Xuan lied with his eyes open just to eat.

Qin Zhizhi didn't expose him, and said with a smile, "Young Master Ning, my husband, and my brother should go and rest first. Today I will make a few dishes with the ingredients I have. I hope Young Master Ning doesn't mind."

"I don't mind, I don't mind. Everything my sister-in-law cooks is delicious." As long as there is food, how could Ning Xuan mind it?

Knowing that their county examination would end today, Qin Zhizhi prepared the ingredients early.

After nearly an hour of busy work, the dishes on the Gu family's dinner table today include: chopped pepper fish head, red spare ribs, braised pork with bamboo shoots, spicy rabbit cubes, spicy chicken, sweet and sour pork, steamed egg with dried shrimp, and roasted pig's trotters.

There are many people at home today, so we divided the table into two tables, one for men and one for women and children.

Originally, I wanted Mrs. Qin and Mrs. Gu to sit with the men, but they directly refused. Thinking of what happened during the Chinese New Year, Qin Zhizhi laughed out loud.

Today, in order to celebrate the completion of the exams for several people, Old Man Qin took out his collection of wine.

Ning Xuan and his friends also drank some. What surprised Ning Xuan the most was the braised pork with bamboo shoots cooked by Qin Zhizhi.

Ning Xuan was so happy that he lost himself in joy and ended up feeling a little dizzy from drinking. Gu Jinghuai had no choice but to help him go to the guest room to rest.

The wine that Old Man Qin brought today was a bit strong. When Gu Jinghuai came out of the guest room, he also felt a little dizzy. He said hello to his family and went back to his room to sleep.

Qin Zhizhi cooked, so she naturally wouldn't be asked to do the dishes and clean the kitchen. Worried that they would feel uncomfortable after drinking, Qin Zhizhi mixed some honey water for everyone to drink.

After dividing the honey water outside, Qin Zhizhi took the remaining honey water back to the house.

Qin Zhizhi helped Gu Jinghuai up, fed him a bowl of honey water, and asked with concern, "Are you still feeling uncomfortable, husband?"

"Zhizhi, I'm fine. I just feel a little dizzy. It might be because grandpa drank too much." Gu Jinghuai was afraid that Qin Zhizhi would worry, so he spoke to comfort her.

"Come lie on my lap and I'll give you a massage. Next time, if you can't drink, just refuse directly."

Qin Zhizhi's face was full of heartache. She let Gu Jinghuai lie on her legs to make him more comfortable, and then she gently pressed her husband's solar plexus with her hands.

The perfect amount of force eased the discomfort in Gu Jinghuai's head, and he lay obediently on Qin Zhizhi's legs, enjoying the exclusive service his wife gave him.

Gu Jinghuai felt in his heart that it was great to get married and to have a wife.

After pressing for a while, Gu Jinghuai was worried that his wife was tired, and said distressedly, "My wife, you are okay now. Thank you for your hard work."

"It's not hard at all." Qin Zhizhi poked Gu Jinghuai's face with her hand and looked very happy. There was no blind spot in how she looked at the handsome guy.

"My lady, are you done with your work outside?" Gu Jinghuai asked softly with his eyes closed.

"All the work has been taken away by my mother and the others. I have nothing to do." Qin Zhizhi's tone was full of joy. She loved such a family very much.

"Then my lady, can you please sleep with me for a while? I feel dizzy and need your company for a while."

Gu Jinghuai is a bit aloof in front of outsiders, but this is his true nature in front of Qin Zhizhi.

"Since you feel dizzy, don't move. I'll accompany you." Qin Zhizhi was worried that Gu Jinghuai would feel uncomfortable, so she took off her coat and lay next to him.

As soon as she lay down, Gu Jinghuai pulled her into his arms.

"My wife, I have not been home for so many days. Do you miss me?" Gu Jinghuai held Qin Zhizhi in his arms, his voice very gentle.

Qin Zhizhi did not answer Gu Jinghuai's question, but kissed Gu Jinghuai on the face, her longing for him being expressed without words.

Gu Jinghuai got the answer he wanted and smiled happily, and this smile dazzled Qin Zhizhi's eyes.

"My husband looks so handsome when he smiles. He should smile more often." Qin Zhizhi likes Gu Jinghuai who is so happy.

"Then from now on, I will just smile for you, okay?"

Gu Jinghuai's warm breath touched Qin Zhizhi's neck, and there was a faint aroma of wine in his breath.

Qin Zhizhi was confused and actually nodded, which made Gu Jinghuai smile even more happily.

"As a husband, I know that my wife likes me."

"Silly boy." Qin Zhizhi had already fallen in love with Gu Jinghuai.

"My wife, I am very happy."

Qin Zhizhi thought Gu Jinghuai might be drunk, so she coaxed him in a low voice, "Husband, get some sleep first. You won't feel dizzy when you wake up."

"My wife, kiss me and I won't feel dizzy anymore." Gu Jinghuai felt a little dizzy.

Qin Zhizhi looked at her husband's slightly aggrieved expression, kissed him on the cheek, and asked with a smile, "Is this okay?"

"It's not enough, I need another kiss to make it better." Gu Jinghuai continued to play tricks.

Qin Zhizhi held Gu Jinghuai's handsome face in her hands and kissed him madly.

Qin Zhizhi was very satisfied with the kiss, but Gu Jinghuai was not happy. He said aggrievedly, "My wife kissed me, and I must return the kiss."

After saying that, he pressed Qin Zhizhi under him and kissed her.

"Husband...you are cheating."

Qin Zhizhi's voice was drowned in Gu Jinghuai's passionate kiss.

He stopped only after Gu Jinghuai had kissed her enough, then said, "My wife is so sweet," and fell asleep.

Qin Zhizhi was dumbfounded. It turned out that her husband was really drunk.

But Gu Jinghuai, who was drunk and fell asleep, did not forget to hug Qin Zhizhi. Qin Zhizhi lay in her husband's arms and had a good nap.