After making sure that he had successfully rescued his mother, Xu Yuxuan did not stay in the West Courtyard for long. He had to go to the Main Courtyard to have lunch with his aunt.

Very busy.

Wen Ye had no intention of keeping him. She had already had her breakfast and lunch. Xu Yuxuan stayed with her until lunch time, and she couldn't let him eat while she watched.

That won't work.

But before leaving, Xu Yuxuan said, "Mom, I'll come and accompany you after lunch!"

Wen Ye smiled and replied, "Then come over after you take a nap."

After getting the accurate information, Xu Yuxuan left happily.

After sending the child away, Wen Ye glanced at the sky and said to Yun Zhi, "Go, get ready, we'll be leaving the house soon."

I just had a meal and I’m not hungry yet. It’s just right for me to go out for food later.

Yunzhi asked hesitantly, "What about the young master?"

Wen Ye: "I only told him to come over in the afternoon, but I didn't promise him that I would definitely be there."

Yunzhi: “…”

Her wife is getting better and better at deceiving people.

Taozhi smiled and said, "Let's go, Yunzhi, it's right to listen to Madam."

Anyway, it has been a long time since the young master was left out by their ladies, so he must have been used to it.

Yunzhi was pulled away by Taozhi to prepare all the things that Wen Ye would need for leaving the house.

Wen Ye picked up a book and was reading it intently when a shadow suddenly fell in front of his eyes.

Wen Ye closed the storybook, looked up, and saw a familiar face.

If it were Yunzhi and Taozhi, they would definitely not come over to disturb me when I was engrossed in watching.

But what made her even more curious was that Xu Yuejia didn't have to go to work today?

Thinking this in her heart and asking this question, Wen Ye threw the script aside and said, "Didn't my husband go to work?"

Xu Yuejia sat to her right and poured herself a cup of tea.

Wen Ye suddenly felt thirsty and glanced at the teacup in his hand twice.

Xu Yuejia paused, pushed the tea in front of her, and poured herself another cup.

"Thank you, my dear."

Wen Ye lowered her eyes and took two sips. Just as she put down the teacup, she heard Xu Yuejia say, "I'll take a day off."

Wen Ye sighed inwardly, and said, "It's rare. It's really unlike my husband to do that."

Hearing this, Xu Yuejia glanced at her and said, "Why did I take leave today? You really don't know?"

Wen Ye quickly asked back: "What does it have to do with me?"

As she was about to finish her words, she suddenly remembered what happened last night...

Ahem, it seems to be somewhat related, but it’s not a big problem.

I just don't believe that he was 'forced' the whole time and didn't enjoy it at all.

Wen Ye changed the subject and said again: "My dear, you got up late today because you were too indulgent. I am just a young lady who takes my husband as my God and cooperates with him wholeheartedly."

Having said this, she took out a handkerchief from her sleeve and covered her face with it in a slightly pretentious manner.

"......"

Here we go again.

Xu Yuejia could only say: "I made a mistake."

Wen Ye put away her emotions in an instant, stuffed the handkerchief back, and said, "I have to go out in a while, so you can have lunch by yourself."

Xu Yuejia saw her behavior and was speechless for a long time. In the end, she only replied with one word:

"oh."

Wen Ye added: "Because of my husband, I had a late breakfast. I am still full now, so I thought of going out for a walk to help digest the food."

Halfway through her words, Wen Ye suddenly had an idea. She turned her head and looked at the man and said, "Why don't you come with me, my dear?"

Going shopping alone all the time is boring after a while. It would be nice if she could ask a few girls she likes to go shopping with her. However, she goes shopping to relax, but she has to pretend to be nice in front of those girls.

Too tired.

It would be better to invite Xu Yuejia, the taciturn person, to join in the fun, so that we can joke around when we are bored and satisfy our desire to talk. It would not be a bad idea.

Wen Ye now has a pretty good idea of ​​Xu Yuejia's personality. As long as she does not violate the laws of Dajin, no matter what she does, Xu Yuejia will tolerate it for the sake of her being his wife.

In short, Xu Yuejia is actually very easy to get along with, as long as you know his bottom line.

However, Xu Yuejia lowered her eyes and said, "I have some official business to attend to later."

This means rejection.

Wen Ye said "Oh", not surprised, but his expression changed immediately.

With an expression that said, "I feel relieved to have my husband with me," she said, "That's fine. Official business is more important. But before she left, Xuan'er said she would come over after lunch. Since my husband is here, I don't worry that Xuan'er will be bored."

Xu Yuejia's eyes paused, and she changed the topic and asked, "Where are you going?"

Wen Ye told her plan, "Let's go to the West Market first to see if there are any new things. After about the same time, I have reserved a table at Juxian Building. If you want to come with me, I will treat you."

Xu Yuejia asked again: "When do we set out?"

Wen Ye glanced at Tao Zhi who appeared at the door, "Right now."

Xu Yuejia immediately stood up and said, "Since you sincerely invite me, how can I refuse?"

Wen Ye probed: "What about your business?"

Xu Yuejia's lips moved slightly: "No hurry."

Wen Ye raised her eyebrows slightly, and at the same time sighed in her heart that Xu Yuxuan's power was indeed great.

Wen Ye has been afraid of heat all her life. After coming here, this period of time every year is the most difficult for her.

However, although it is summer now, it is not the hottest time yet. Wen Ye wants to go out again before the heat really comes.

Later on, no matter who invited her out of the house, she would not go.

She wants to hide in the house and hold ice to spend the summer.

At this moment, she was extremely lucky that she married into the Duke's Mansion. If she had chosen the Shen family or the poor Wu family, she would not even be able to afford ice today.

It was a bit stuffy sitting in the carriage, so before setting off, Wen Ye asked Taozhi to prepare a basin of ice and place it at his feet.

A slight coolness arose, and Wen Ye felt comfortable.

West Market and Juxian Building are not in the same direction. After walking from the Duke's Mansion, visiting West Market and then going to Juxian Building, it was almost time for Xu Yuxuan to wake up from his nap.

The carriage soon arrived at the entrance of the West Market. Wen Ye changed into a narrow-sleeved skirt for convenience when going out for shopping, and Xu Yuejia also took off her usual wide-sleeved robe.

He was wearing a tight-sleeved green robe, and at first glance, he looked like a military commander.

After getting off the carriage, Wen Ye strolled around and chatted with him: "Why did you choose to take the imperial examination? A son of a Duke's mansion shouldn't choose to join the army?"

The ancestors of the Duke's Mansion all relied on military merit to reach their current status step by step.

According to Wen Ye's understanding, the children of the Xu family's side branches still prefer to learn martial arts, and then join the army and seek their future when they are old enough.

Xu Yuejia glanced at her and said, "How do you know that I don't know martial arts?"

Wen Ye was surprised: "Will you?"

She thought Xu Yuejia was an outlier in the Duke's Mansion.

Xu Yuejia: “I understand a little bit.”

Wen Ye did not give up and asked, "How much do you know?"

Xu Yuejia explained calmly, "I was weak when I was young, and the doctor said it was not suitable for me to learn martial arts. However, learning some sword techniques is good for strengthening my body."

Wen Ye understood what he meant. It meant that he knew some martial arts moves, but compared with people who really knew martial arts, his skills were nothing more than embroidered pillows.

No wonder she felt that he had abdominal muscles before. She was confused for a moment at that time. How could a person who was busy with official duties for many years and neglected exercise have abdominal muscles? Now thinking about it, it seems to make sense.

Wen Ye asked again: "Is the young man still playing around now?"

Kind of want to see it.

Embroidered pillows can be divided into beautiful and ugly ones. Maybe Xu Yuejia is the former.

Xu Yuejia read the meaning in her eyes, and immediately looked away and said, "Concentrate on shopping."

Wen Ye muttered: "Stingy."

Xu Yuejia: "......"

If she wasn’t allowed to see it, then forget it. Wen Ye didn’t think much about it. She was soon attracted by a cricket cage on a stall.

Xu Yuejia was immediately forgotten by her.

After visiting the West Market, it was already past lunch time. Wen Ye then remembered that Xu Yuejia seemed to have not had her meal yet, so she immediately asked Qiu Shi, who was driving, to go to Juxian Building instead.

Juxianlou was packed with guests every day, but fortunately Wen Ye had booked a private room.

The store also put a basin of ice in the private room. I have to say they know how to do business. It’s only early summer, but they are so generous as to put out a basin of ice. Which restaurant can compare with them?

The private room was booked three days ago, along with the green plum wine that Juxianlou had just launched.

Juxianlou has its own rules. Although the green plum wine, which is limited to 200 jars a day, can be booked in advance, if you do not enjoy it within three days after booking, the store will sell the wine to someone else.

No more waiting.

The box was next to the window. After Wen Ye came in, he asked someone to open the window, letting in the breeze and cooling down with an ice basin. It was really comfortable.

A few light dishes were ordered for Xu Yuejia, and the green plum wine that Wen Ye had ordered was also served.

It is said to be an altar, but in fact the altar is very small, probably the weight of one pound in later times.

This kind of wine is not intoxicating, and Wen Ye has a good alcohol tolerance, so she can finish a whole pot by herself.

Considering that Xu Yuejia rarely drinks alcohol, Wen Ye asked Xiaoyi to serve another pot of green plum tea.

The wine brewed from green plums is slightly thick, with a hint of sweet and sour smell. When you drink it, the wine aroma is soft and mellow.

Wen Ye poured another cup, then raised it to Xu Yuejia and said, "My dear, would you like one?"

Xu Yuejia picked up the porcelain cup of green plum tea at hand, and after it touched hers, her eyes naturally fell on the cup in her hand, and finally moved to her.

Meeting the man's gaze, Wen Ye immediately said, "Don't worry, my dear, this wine won't make you drunk."

She has tried all the stronger liquors.

Now it's just fruit wine.

Besides, green plum wine is more suitable for women to drink. At least half of the green plum wine here is sold to the powerful or wealthy ladies in Shengjing.

It was a pity that she couldn't brew the green plum wine from Juxian Tower in her mansion, so it always tasted a little off. Otherwise, she wouldn't have come all the way here just to have a few drinks.

Wen Ye didn't order any food for herself because she wasn't hungry.

However, he didn't eat much of the dishes he ordered for Xu Yuejia, and most of them went into her stomach.

The dishes were almost finished, and there were only about two cups of wine left in the pot. Wen Ye poured herself a cup and left the remaining wine for Xu Yuejia, "My dear, have a taste too."

Then he added: "One cup, not too much."

This can be considered as blocking his words in advance.

Which lady is as generous as her? She not only invites her husband to dinner, but also invites him to drink.

The location in Juxian Building is not cheap. She booked a private room, which is even more expensive. All the money she spent was from her own pocket.

There was a lot of noisy hawking on the street outside, and Wen Ye would take a look from time to time.

This time, Wen Ye suddenly caught a glimpse of Captain Liao, whom he had met once before, appearing on the street with several detectives.

Several people surrounded the two men in the middle of the street.

One of them should have a higher official title than them, otherwise Captain Liao and others would not obey him so well.

At this moment, the man was kicking and cursing at the man who had fallen to the ground: "I told you to run! You thief!"

The private room was on the first floor, so Wen Ye could see clearly. She asked Xu Yuejia curiously, "Does my husband know this person?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuejia looked down.

The man had stopped walking, and just in time, he put his hands on his hips and raised his head, allowing Xu Yuejia to see his face clearly.

Xu Yuejia replied: "He is King Wen."

Recently, in order to prevent Prince Wen from visiting the palace more often, the Emperor asked Lord Wang, the Prefect of Jingzhao, to assign Prince Wen a theft case to investigate.

Now, a month has passed, and it seems the case has been solved.

Wen Ye was surprised, "Is that him?"

Judging from her tone, she seemed unconvinced. Xu Yuejia asked suspiciously, "Why can't it be him?"

Wen Ye explained, "I heard before that King Wen was addicted to wine and women, but seeing is believing. Now I see that he seems to be quite handsome."

The image she had in her mind was that of a person with a fat brain and a big intestine.

"Junxiu?" Xu Yuejia glanced at her and said this once.

Feeling the strange look from the man, Wen Ye quickly changed her words: "Of course, no matter how handsome he is, he is not even one ten-thousandth as handsome as you."

She is a professional at flattery.

Xu Yuejia didn't respond, but the corners of her lips twitched slightly.

After a while, he called Xiaoyi and said, "Bring another pot of green plum wine."

Xiaoyi looked embarrassed: "I'm sorry, sir, our green plum wine must be ordered in advance."

Xu Yuejia raised her hand and closed the window.

He didn't want to embarrass a shop assistant, but said, "I want to see your shopkeeper."

Xiaoyi could tell that the person in front of him was no ordinary guest, so he immediately said, "My distinguished guest, please wait for a moment. I will go find the shopkeeper."

When the door of the private room was closed again, Wen Ye asked, "Didn't you say before that drinking too much is not a good idea?"

"Don't you like it?"

Wen Ye was suddenly flattered, and even felt a little frightened.

She couldn't help but think, "My dear, are you possessed by evil spirits?"

Wen Ye did not associate his behavior with the casual compliment he had just given.

Xu Yuejia is not such a superficial person.

Xu Yuejia: "The Master does not speak of strange things, supernatural powers, or gods."

Wen Ye: “…”

She would rather believe that there are ghosts in this world.

The shopkeeper of Juxianlou came very quickly.

The shopkeeper's surname is Tan.

Shopkeeper Qin walked in with a friendly smile. Xiaoyi didn't know Xu Yuejia, but he did.

Seeing that it was Xu Yuejia, the shopkeeper Qin became more polite and said, "Qin has met Master Xu.

Xu Yuejia nodded slightly: "Tan, the storekeeper.

Without Xu Yuejia mentioning it again, Manager Qin immediately turned around and whispered to Xiaoyi, "Go, serve another pot of green plum wine to Master Xu.

Wen Ye, who watched the whole thing from beginning to end, had only one thought in his mind: power is really a good thing.

A new pot of green plum wine was served, and the shopkeeper Tan said with a tactful look, "Then Tan will not disturb Mr. Xu and Mrs. Xu from having dinner.

Having said that, he quietly left the box and helped close the door himself.

Taozhi, who was guarding the door, was of no use at this moment.

Tasting the new brew, Wen Ye couldn't help but shook her head and sighed: "My dear, you have changed.

Xu Yuejia raised her eyes: "You know me well?

Wen Ye looked down at the wine in the glass and said, "At least my husband has never used his power to oppress anyone before.

Xu Yuejia said: "Isn't it the shopkeeper Qin who took the initiative to sell me this pot of green plum wine?

"You are really wasting your talent in the Ministry of Justice." Wen Ye said bluntly, "You should go to the Honglu Temple. If you are there when negotiating with foreign tribes, you will definitely be able to gain more contributions for Dajin."

Xu Yuejia said: "The shopkeeper here is polite to you and me, not because I am the Minister of Justice, but because he is jealous of the Duke's Mansion behind you and me.

Wen Ye put down his wine glass and leaned slightly.

"so?

Xu Yuejia said calmly, "So essentially, I did not use my power to oppress others. It was the power of the Duke's Mansion that made Manager Tan succumb, and the Xu family's Duke's title has always been inherited by the eldest son.

Wen Ye was silent for a long time, then shook his head and said, "It's really a waste of talent.

Does your elder brother know that you have slandered him so much outside?