The two drank tea and chatted in Huafeng Hall. Lou Yunchun saw Xu Yuan's books on the bookshelf and paintings signed by Xu Jiang on the wall. He knew that Xu Jiang was not treated poorly here and got along well with the Wan family.
As soon as he revealed his given name, the Wan family knew about him, which showed that they were very concerned about Xu Jiang's affairs.
Lou Yunchun sensed from his words that although Mr. Wan was disabled, he had a gentle temperament. From the plaques in the garden and the furnishings in the hall, he could also tell that he valued Xu Jiang's mother very much. No wonder Xu Jiang could leave with peace of mind.
The maid served tea, and after Wan Sheng offered her tea, she asked, "I heard your wedding is scheduled for March."
"Yes." Lou Yunchun sipped the autumn dew. After hearing his question, he put down his teacup and said, "When my aunt is better, I'll take you to the ceremony."
It seems Xu Jiang has already communicated with him, informing him of the situation here. "To recover her health, she will go to the capital to attend the ceremony. She has been taking good care of herself recently and is now much better. She should be able to keep her appointment in March next year."
"That's good."
As they were talking, they heard footsteps outside. Wan Sheng and Lou Yunchun stood up at the same time to greet them.
When Xizhi heard that Lou Yunchun was coming to visit, she hurried to Huafeng Hall with Wan Qingmiao to meet him. As soon as she entered the door, she saw a tall and graceful young man standing next to Wan Sheng, and she couldn't help but look at him carefully.
Lou Yunchun stepped forward to greet her, "Junior Lou Yunchun, greetings to my aunt."
Seeing his steady demeanor, clear eyes, and lack of timidity, Xizhi knew he was a rare talent. She smiled gently and said, "It's hard for you to come all this way. Come sit down and talk."
After they sat down, Xizhi asked, "A Jiang said earlier that you were out on official business and busy. Is it important for you to come over now?"
"Don't worry, aunt. I only dared to ask for leave to leave the capital after finishing my official business." Lou Yunchun looked at Xizhi calmly. Noticing that her features were somewhat similar to Xu Jiang's, he felt even more intimate with her.
"I wonder if your father and mother are in good health?"
"Everything is fine, but I miss Ajahn a little bit."
He is a good person, has a good career, a good family, and most importantly, he is very good to her daughter. Xizhi nodded with satisfaction.
Seeing this, Wan Qingmiao, who was standing by, thought to himself that it would be a good idea to give his mother a thorough interrogation, so why did she just nod?
He cleared his throat and asked, "How did Mr. Lou get to know my sister?"
Lou Yunchun looked at him, and he remembered that his future brother-in-law was an official in charge of criminal cases, and he couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.
Lou Yunchun, however, took no offense and replied gently, "A Jiang and I met during last year's Mid-Autumn Festival. We later became acquainted through her association with my father."
"Then why did you agree to this?"
"We are in love, so we are together."
"Your status is so different, your parents don't object?"
"My father admired Ajahn from the moment he first met her, and my mother also liked her very much. She never objected, but instead tried her best to bring them together."
Wan Qingmiao looked him over and over for a few seconds before asking, "You look quite old. Have you ever been married? Do you have children?"
Lou Yunchun was struck by the words 'not young'. "Never married, no children."
"You hold a high official position and have a good family background. You should have no trouble finding a wife of equal status. Why did you wait until this age to get married?" Is there any hidden illness?
Wan Qingmiao's words were a bit offensive, but Wan Sheng and Xizhi did not stop him. Firstly, they wanted to test his temper, and secondly, they were also somewhat concerned about this issue.
When Xizhi asked Xu Jiang about Lou Yunchun, she didn't want to ask too much about anything other than his family background.
Firstly, mother and daughter had only just met, Xizhi was now at the Wan family, and Xu Jiang was always concerned and protective of Lou Yunchun. Asking too much, asking too much, would inevitably seem like provocation or judgment. Secondly, Liu Mei was always with her, so it was not appropriate to discuss her master privately in front of her.
Now that Wan Qingmiao was the one asking the questions, even if there was any offense, the couple still had an excuse to turn things around.
It's common for young people to be a little reckless.
Lou Yunchun sighed slightly, thinking he couldn't get over this age barrier, but he still replied patiently, "Before I met A Jiang, I had no interest in worldly affairs, nor had I ever thought about starting a family. That's why I've been put off until now."
Why does it sound so much like a story in a vernacular novel? Could it be that she is a celestial being who became attracted to a mortal being after meeting his sister?
"Have you never thought about others before?"
“No.”
"So what will happen to my sister's bookshop after we get married?"
"It's business as usual. Because of Ajahn's contribution to the bookstore, the bookstore has been placed under the supervision of the Imperial College. She has also been transferred from a merchant to a government employee. No one can interfere with her continued operation of the bookstore."
That’s pretty good, Wan Qingmiao nodded with satisfaction.
Although he had only been with Xu Jiang for a short time, he had already gained a clear understanding of her personality, preferences, and ways of dealing with people. Xu Jiang was independent-minded, loved freedom, and had a casual disposition. If she married into an official family, she would be bound by her own limitations and give up her freedom. It would be better for her not to marry at all.
"Will you take concubines in the future?" Many wealthy families take concubines and have mistresses, and I heard that the literati and doctors in the capital all like to visit brothels. Now they are in love and have made vows to each other, but if they are blinded by the world of pleasure in the future and marry three or five concubines, he will have power and influence, and his sister will have no choice but to stay with him. Wouldn't she be so wronged that she will die.
"She is enough for my whole life." Lou Yunchun looked at Xizhi, "Besides, there is no tradition of taking concubines in our family. My father only has mother."
Wansheng and Xizhi exchanged a glance, each revealing satisfaction. Seeing that his son had asked almost all his questions, Wansheng apologized, "A Miao is blunt and outspoken, so please don't blame me."
Lou Yunchun said, "It's okay. Zhenji is just worried about Ajiang."
That's a good name! When did they become so familiar with each other? Wan Qingmiao stared at him.
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