The distance from the beginning to the end of the village is only a few hundred meters. No matter how slowly you walk, this road will eventually end.

After a while, the two arrived at the door of their home.

Looking at the familiar door of her home, Liu Tangxi felt a little regretful. Listening to the voices of Li and Zhou chatting inside, she tried to pull her hand out of Wei Hanzhou's hand. However, after pulling it a few times, it didn't move.

Liu Tangxi raised his head and glared at Wei Hanzhou.

Is Wei Hanzhou trying to hold her hand and go in? Why didn't she realize that he was so thick-skinned? However, even though he was thick-skinned, she was thin-skinned, and she didn't want to be seen.

Noticing Liu Tangxi's gaze, Wei Hanzhou looked over.

"Madam, do you want to go for a walk in the village?"

Liu Tangxi blushed slightly and said to him, "It's... so cold, go by yourself, I'm going home."

After saying that, he vigorously pulled his hand out of Wei Hanzhou's palm and pushed the door open.

Wei Hanzhou lowered his eyes to look at his sweaty palms, with a smile in his eyes, and followed Liu Tangxi in.

Li was talking to her daughter-in-law. When she heard the noise, she turned around and saw Liu Tangxi coming back. She smiled and said, "I was just asking your second sister-in-law what you and the kids were doing. I was just about to go look for you."

As she was speaking, Li saw her son behind her.

"Hey, the third brother is back. Did you meet him by chance?"

Before anyone else could answer, Liu Tangxi said, "Yes, I was playing snowballs with Shulan and the others just now, and before I knew it I had walked into the village, and I happened to run into my husband."

After saying that, he glanced at Wei Hanzhou.

Wei Hanzhou happened to look over there as well.

Liu Tangxi winked at him wildly.

Li nodded and said with a smile, "Well, Lao San, go put the food down quickly. Dinner will be served soon."

"good."

Wei Hanzhou is back, and the house becomes more lively.

Because Li had endless questions to ask, and Wei Lao San also had endless family matters to talk about.

At the dinner table, Li first asked Wei Hanzhou about his life in recent months. Wei Hanzhou was brief and to the point as usual, and summed it up in about six words.

I'm fine, don't worry.

Li listened with a smile as usual.

Afterwards, Wei Lao San talked about what had happened at home in the past three months, which could be summarized in one sentence.

With money at home, you don't have to worry about making a living.

"...I don't know how much it will cost for you to go to Beijing to take the exam next year. Dad plans to sell the two pigs at home the day after tomorrow and save some money for your travel expenses." Wei Lao San said finally.

Wei Hanzhou refused: "Dad, there is no need to do this. It won't cost too much to go to Beijing to take the exam. The money in the family is enough."

Wei Lao San said with a smile: "It's okay, it's okay. The pig has grown up and it's time to sell it. Even if you don't need it, we can keep it."

Wei Hanzhou calculated how long the family had raised the pigs, nodded, and said, "Okay, Dad is the boss."

This chat lasted until the hour of Hai.

When they lay in bed at night, the two of them still slept separately.

Liu Tangxi was not someone who suffered from insomnia, and he often fell asleep as soon as he touched the pillow. But today, Wei Hanzhou came back, and with another person by his side, his mood was naturally different from usual.

At this moment, the north wind outside the house was blowing very hard, making the branches of the trees on the mountain rustle and the window frames occasionally creak.

Inside the house, it was extremely quiet.

Liu Tangxi lay flat on the bed for a long time but couldn't fall asleep.

For some reason, she felt that Wei Hanzhou might not be asleep either.

As I lay there, the events of the evening came back to my mind.

What does Wei Goudan mean? Is it what she thinks?

This matter lingered in Liu Tangxi's mind for a long time, and she finally couldn't help but ask, "Why did you hold my hand in the evening?"

There was no response for a long time.

Just when Liu Tangxi thought Wei Hanzhou had fallen asleep, he heard him say, "My lady walks too slowly."

Liu Tangxi didn't expect Wei Hanzhou to say this, and was slightly stunned. Soon, he retorted: "Oh, really? Why do I feel like you're holding my hand and I'm walking slower?"

Wei Hanzhou was silent for a long time again, and then said, "We have to get up early tomorrow. It's getting late, my lady, go to bed."

Hearing this, Liu Tangxi suddenly burst out laughing.

Wei Hanzhou frowned and turned to look at her, wondering why she suddenly became like this.

Noticing Wei Hanzhou looking at her, Liu Tangxi smiled even more happily. Because, she suddenly remembered that the last time Wei Hanzhou said it was getting late and urged her to go to bed at night, it was because she praised him for his good looks when he smiled, and she said he was shy.

So, this time, is Wei Hanzhou shy too?

After laughing for a long time, Liu Tangxi cleared his throat, suppressed his laughter, and said, "Okay, let's go to sleep."

Early the next morning, the news of Wei Hanzhou's return spread to all the villages as if it had wings.

Almost all relatives and friends came to the house on this day, and the gentry from the town and county also sent New Year gifts.

If they were familiar relatives who visited each other frequently, he would have them visit him and leave gifts, which would be returned a few days later. If they were unfamiliar, regardless of their status, Wei Hanzhou would politely invite them to drink a cup of tea and have them take the gifts back.

Seeing how Wei Hanzhou treated guests, Liu Tangxi felt that Wei Hanzhou was what he should be, a modest and upright gentleman. The book must have discredited him because he was a villain.

The next two days, the house was still full of guests, until the New Year's Eve, when no one came to visit. After all, according to local customs, the New Year's Eve is considered the New Year, and people should stay at home.

However, although no one came to visit, the villagers still came to ask for couplets as usual.

What Wei Hanzhou didn't know was that some people who asked for calligraphy did not hang them up at home, but kept them.

When Wei Hanzhou won the first place in the imperial examination, some smart people framed his calligraphy and hung it in their home. This calligraphy naturally became a family heirloom. Of course, some people also sold it and made a lot of money.

These are all later stories.

Right now, Wei Hanzhou is just a man whose wrists hurt from writing couplets.

As for the couplets in Wei Lao San's house, only the one on the front door was written by Wei Hanzhou, and all the couplets in the house were given to Bosheng.

Bosheng has been studying for more than a year now, and his handwriting has improved dramatically. Liu Tangxi stood between Wei Hanzhou and Bosheng, first looking at Wei Hanzhou's handwriting, then at Bosheng's.

After watching it, I was amazed.

"Bosheng, you've only been writing for over a year, and your writing is already so good."

After receiving Liu Tangxi's praise, Bosheng blushed and said, "No, no, it's just average."

Although Liu Tangxi can't write calligraphy, it doesn't affect her appreciation.

"You are just too modest. I heard from your mother that the teacher praised your beautiful handwriting, right?"

Bosheng's eyes narrowed but he said nothing.

Seeing how well-behaved he was, Liu Tangxi touched his hair. The humble and sensible child was really likable.

On the other side, Wei Hanzhou frowned slightly, glanced at his nephew's words, then lowered his head to look at his own.

No matter how you look at it, it's written by him, right?

But Liu Tangxi didn't even look at him.

Just as he was thinking about it, Liu Tangxi suddenly turned around, took a look at his handwriting, and said indifferently: "My husband's handwriting is also very good."

Wei Hanzhou smiled slightly, turned around, and asked, "Really?"

"Of course, it's better looking than mine anyway." Liu Tangxi smiled.

Compared with hers?

He knew that he would not hear anything pleasant to hear from her.

"I will ask my wife for advice on calligraphy someday."

"You are most welcome, but my husband once praised me for my unique style, and I am afraid you will not be able to learn it~"

Oh.

Instead of considering it shameful, I consider it an honor.

At this time, Li's words broke the weird atmosphere between the two: "Okay, stop whispering, it's almost time to eat dumplings, hurry up and put up the couplets on the door."

The last sentence was said by Liu Tangxi, and she successfully retorted Wei Hanzhou. So, after hearing what Li said, Liu Tangxi immediately said, "Okay, mother."

After saying that, she said to Wei Hanzhou: "Let's go, husband."

Wei Hanzhou glanced at Liu Tangxi who had a proud look on his face, silently picked up the couplet and walked towards the gate.

The lively and bustling New Year's Eve and the first day of the New Year passed quickly.

The imperial examination was approaching, and after the first day of the new year, Wei Hanzhou continued to study in his study.

After the fifteenth day, he would go to Beijing to take the examination.

The house suddenly became extremely quiet. Everyone tried to lower their voices when talking or doing things, for fear of disturbing Wei Hanzhou.

Not only that, all visitors from outside were blocked at the door and unable to come in.

Everyone knew that Wei Hanzhou was preparing for the exam at home, so they were very considerate. After all, if they disturbed him and Wei Hanzhou failed the exam, wouldn't he be hated for the rest of his life?

Liu Tangxi usually likes to criticize Wei Hanzhou no matter what, but now, she no longer does that.

Every day, she puts her heart and soul into making delicious food for Wei Hanzhou.

It is still the Chinese New Year period, and there are many delicious foods at home, including plenty of fish and meat.

Liu Tangxi has a golden finger, everything she cooks is delicious. Moreover, she has many varieties.

Not every meal is filled with meat and fish, but a combination of meat and vegetables to ensure a balanced nutrition.

Not only did she cook big dishes like braised spareribs and steamed fish for him, she also cooked some small dishes, stir-fried and mixed them together. She also cooked some soups, such as fish head soup and bone soup. At the same time, she also bought a lot of nuts such as walnuts to make pastry snacks.

She didn't know whether Wei Hanzhou was satisfied or not. Anyway, Fu Yao and Shu Lan were quite satisfied, and Xiao Zhongxing was also very happy. They all ate so much that their faces became rounder.

This was probably the most prosperous year they had ever had.

Just after the tenth day of the first lunar month, Liu Tangxi found that he had gained weight, especially around his belly. Then he looked at Wei Hanzhou, who was studying in the study day and night. He ate a lot, but he didn't gain weight at all, and seemed to have lost some weight.

From this perspective, it seems that all the delicious food has been given to her.

At night, lying on the bed with the lights off, Liu Tangxi pinched the fat on her waist from time to time. She thought to herself that she must eat less tomorrow. She couldn't get any fatter. If she got any fatter, she wouldn't be able to wear the new clothes she bought for the New Year.

"Why aren't you asleep yet?"

Just as I was thinking about it, I suddenly heard Wei Hanzhou speak.

Liu Tangxi immediately stopped what he was doing and turned his head to look at Wei Hanzhou: "Ah, sorry, did I disturb you? I'll go to sleep right away."

Wei Hanzhou was about to take an exam, so she rarely talked to him, not to mention arguing with him, for fear of disturbing him. She was even more obedient when she slept at night, not daring to move around or get close to him.

"No." Wei Hanzhou said, "What were you thinking about just now?"

Seeing that Wei Hanzhou didn't seem to want to sleep either, Liu Tangxi turned sideways and looked at Wei Hanzhou.

"Do you think I've gained weight recently?"

Although the two people were still covered with their own quilts, they were quite close to each other. When Liu Tangxi turned his head to the side, the distance between them was only an arm's length.

Seeing her turn around, Wei Hanzhou also turned sideways and looked at her.

In this way, the two people were closer.

In the darkness, they saw each other's eyes.

Liu Tangxi didn't expect Wei Hanzhou would suddenly turn around. Looking at his eyes so close to her, her heartbeat suddenly quickened and she held her breath slightly.

"No." Wei Hanzhou said.

After a long while, Liu Tangxi finally realized what question he had just asked. He blinked and replied vaguely, "Oh."

The two of them stared at each other and fell into silence.

Liu Tangxi usually talked between the two of them, and Wei Hanzhou listened. But today Liu Tangxi didn't say anything, and Wei Hanzhou wanted to hear her talk again.

So, Wei Hanzhou broke the silence again: "Why do you feel that you are fat?"

Liu Tangxi quietly pinched the flesh on her waist under the quilt and said in a distressed tone: "I feel like there is too much flesh on my waist."

Wei Hanzhou said nothing.

But Liu Tangxi noticed his actions.

After realizing it, her eyes widened and she looked at Wei Hanzhou in front of her, whose expression seemed calm.

Breathing gradually slows down.

Wei Hanzhou was lifting her quilt.

Wei Hanzhou put his hands on her waist.

Suddenly, Liu Tangxi's breathing stagnated.

Before she could say anything, she heard Wei Hanzhou speak: "Madam, your figure is just right, your height is just right, your shoulders are as sharp as a knife, your waist is as slender as a thread."

Liu Tangxi knew that this was a sentence from Cao Zhi's "Ode to the Goddess of Luo River". Wei Hanzhou actually used this to describe her. If she hadn't been educated, she wouldn't have understood.

When did this bastard learn to say sweet words?

The question is, why do these love words sound so beautiful?

Although she didn't think she could compare with Luoshen, she felt so happy after hearing Wei Hanzhou say that.

Liu Tangxi heard his own heart beating again and again, thump-thump-thump.

The hand on the waist was as hot and thick as that day in the snow.

At this moment, Liu Tangxi, who was always eloquent in front of Wei Hanzhou, lost his voice and stared at Wei Hanzhou without blinking.

"Go to sleep." Wei Hanzhou raised his thin lips slightly.

Liu Tangxi bit her lip, glanced in the direction of Wei Hanzhou's hand, and said, "But..."

"It's getting late, my lady, go to bed." Wei Hanzhou said again. After he finished speaking, he closed his eyes.

It's getting late again...

So, is Wei Hanzhou shy again?

But Liu Tangxi, who was even more nervous than Wei Hanzhou, had no intention of making fun of him. He stared at him for a long time and finally said, "Oh."

After saying this, he closed his eyes, with a smile unconsciously appearing on the corners of his mouth.

When she closed her eyes, Wei Hanzhou's eyes opened again, just as Liu Tangxi had just looked at him. He stared at Liu Tangxi for a long time, moved closer, and hugged Liu Tangxi in his arms.

Liu Tangxi's eyelashes fluttered, and she wanted to open her eyes but was afraid to do so.

Listening to the heartbeat coming from my ear, I didn't know whether it was Wei Hanzhou's or her heartbeat, I was extremely nervous.

But as she listened, she gradually fell asleep.

When he woke up, Wei Hanzhou had already gotten up to study. As for her, there was no need to think about it, she was in Wei Hanzhou's quilt.

Liu Tangxi had a smile on his face the whole day, and from time to time he stared in the direction of the study in a daze.

"Auntie San, what are you thinking about? Why are you staring at Uncle San?" Fu Yao asked.

Liu Tangxi thought her thoughts were exposed by the child, her pretty face turned red, and she said, "What do children know? Stop talking nonsense."

Fu Yao looked at the third aunt in confusion, thinking, what did she say? Didn't she just ask a simple question?

"Auntie San must be thinking about what delicious food to make for Uncle San at noon. I smile every time I think of delicious food. Right, Auntie San?" The cute little Shulan said considerately.

These words were meant to help Liu Tangxi out of the predicament, however, Liu Tangxi himself had a dirty mind, and after hearing these words, his face turned even redder, and he felt even more ashamed.

She was not thinking about delicious food just now. She was clearly thinking about Wei Hanzhou.

"Well, this, that, Third Auntie... Third Auntie didn't think about anything." Liu Tangxi said hesitantly.

"Ah? Third Aunt, is there no delicious food for lunch?" Shu Lan felt a little disappointed.

Liu Tangxi looked at Shulan's pure eyes, picked up the book in her hand and fanned herself, then calmed down and said, "Yes, there are delicious foods. I don't know what Shulan wants to eat, can Auntie prepare it for you?"

Shulan's depressed mood immediately dissipated, and she clapped her hands happily, saying with a smile: "Okay, okay, I want to eat the fish balls made by Auntie San."

"Okay, Auntie will make it later." Liu Tangxi said with a smile. After that, she looked at Fuyao and asked, "What do you want to eat?"

Bo Sheng, Fu Yao and others rushed to talk about what they wanted to eat.

As he spoke, he couldn't help swallowing.

In the blink of an eye, the fifteenth day of the first lunar month arrived. Tomorrow is the sixteenth, and Wei Hanzhou will go to Beijing to take the exam.