Wen Zhifu said: "Of course!"
I don’t know whether it was intentional or not, but Xu Wenwu and Wendie’s seats were arranged together.
Wen Die was a little restrained. She was very close to Xu Wenwu at the moment. If she moved casually, their clothes would touch each other, so she could only sit there quietly with her legs together.
Xu Wenwu could smell the faint fragrance emanating from the woman beside him. Somehow, he suddenly remembered the soft touch of his arms when he wrapped them around Wendie's slender waist, and felt something strange in his heart.
Wen Yuan said, "Dad, Mom, if it weren't for Brother Xu, I would have almost fallen into the lake."
Madam Wen hurriedly asked, "What happened to Yuan'er?"
Wen Yuan then recounted what had happened before.
Zhang also asked with concern: "Die'er, are you okay?"
Wendie smiled faintly and said, "Thank you for your concern, auntie. I was just a little frightened at the time, but I wasn't hurt."
"That's good, as long as you're not injured." Zhang said.
The more Mrs. Wen looked at Xu Wenwu, the more satisfied she felt. It would be nice if he really became her son-in-law. Moreover, Zhang was a kind person. If her daughter really married him, she would definitely not be troubled by her mother-in-law. She just didn't know if the other people in the Xu family were so easy to get along with.
The prefect Wen asked, "Wenwu, have you answered all the questions in this exam? Did you find them difficult?"
Xu Wenwu said, "Yes, Uncle Wen, I feel that the questions are a bit more difficult than usual."
Prefect Wen nodded and said, "Well, the exam is undoubtedly much more difficult than usual. Not only do you have to be thoroughly familiar with the knowledge in the books, but you also have to have your own insights. The questions this time are a bit more difficult than in the past. Are you confident?"
Xu Wenwu said, "We have confidence, but it depends on the outcome."
Magistrate Wen nodded and said, "Yes, you are old enough to talk about marriage. I wonder if you have a girl you like?"
When Wendie heard her father ask Xu Wenwu this question, she subconsciously clenched her hands and lowered her head, but still pricked up her ears to listen to how the person next to her would answer.
"Uncle Wen, Wenwu is now focused on his studies. To be honest, I want to wait until I have achieved something before considering starting a family. I want to give my future wife a better life." Xu Wenwu said frankly.
Magistrate Wen nodded and said, "Well, it seems that you will be a man who loves his wife in the future. However, I have seen many people who have become successful and have many wives and concubines, living a life of luxury and extravagance. What do you think?"
Xu Wenwu said, "Everyone has different pursuits. I feel I should do something more meaningful. My grandfather and father taught me very well. They are also good role models. Our Xu family only has a principal wife."
Uncle Xu's eyes were a little sore. His son had grown up and had his own ideas, so he didn't need to worry about him anymore.
Magistrate Wen nodded in satisfaction and said, "That's right, old man. Your Xu family has a good family tradition, so you can raise a child like Wenwu."
The old man smiled and said, "Master Wen, you are too kind. This child relies entirely on himself."
Mrs. Wen was even more satisfied. Which woman doesn't want her husband to be the only one with her? Like those wealthy families, if the husband takes a concubine, the wife not only cannot complain, but also has to help arrange it. Once she complains, she will be branded as jealous.
Zhang also said, "Ever since my family became wealthy, my father-in-law and mother-in-law have stipulated that male members of the family can only marry wives and cannot take concubines, and the same applies to female members."
Mrs. Wen said, "I really envy you for having such a good mother-in-law. Unlike my mother-in-law, she always tries to get people into her son's room."
Magistrate Wen coughed and said, "Madam, let's not talk about the past. My mother has been gone for so many years, and it's all become a trivial matter. Aren't we, a family of four, living well now?"
Madam Wen said, "I was just saying this casually. Right now, I just hope Yuan'er can marry a good girl, and Die'er can marry into a good family."
"Mom!" Wen Die said shyly.
Zhang said jokingly, "I think Die'er is a sweet and considerate girl. How about marrying her to me? I will love her like my own daughter."
Wendie's face turned red, even her neck turned red, and she secretly glanced at Xu Wenwu next to her.
Xu Wenwu felt a little embarrassed by what his mother said, "Mom, don't talk nonsense. Wenwu knows he is not worthy of Miss Wen."
After hearing this, Wendie suddenly felt a little uncomfortable for some reason.
Zhang smiled and said, "Yeah, that's right. How can a stinky boy like you be worthy of Die'er!"
Mrs. Wen said, "As for the children, it's up to them to decide. Let's eat first! The hot pot is already on. I haven't had your hot pot in a long time."
So, he started putting his favorite food into the bottom of the pot.
The meat slices were cut very thinly and cooked quickly after being put in. Xu Wenwu picked up a few slices of meat with chopsticks, blew on them and put them into Qibao's bowl.
Qibao also enjoyed his elder brother's caring care and ate with relish.
When Wen Die saw this scene, she felt envious and thought it would be great if Brother Xu could also pick up some food for her.
Just as she was lost in thought, a piece of meat appeared in the bowl.
Wendie quickly reacted and said, "Thank you, brother."
Wen Yuan said, "It's a little hot, eat slowly."
He knew what his sister was thinking, but when it came to matters of the heart, no one else could interfere.
The men drank wine, the women drank blueberry wine, and everyone toasted each other.
Madam Wen said, "This fruit wine leaves a lingering fragrance in my mouth, and has a light sweetness. I feel like I sleep much better after drinking it."
Zhang said, "Yes, the women in our family all drink a cup before bed. It not only helps with sleep but is also good for the skin. But don't drink too much."
Madam Wen asked, "Is there such a benefit? No wonder your skin looks so smooth and fair. Could it be because of this fruit wine?"
Zhang said, "Well, there's no harm anyway. Madam Wen just needs to drink a small cup before bed."
Everyone ate and talked, and the meal ended very late. There were only three or four tables of guests left in the hall of Juxiang Pavilion.
The old man sent Magistrate Wen and his family of four to the gate of Juxiang Pavilion, and only returned to the backyard after the carriage had gone far away.
"Miss, you're back! I've already boiled the bath water for you and prepared clean clothes." Fuqiu said.
Qibao said, "Thank you for your hard work. You should go take a shower and go to bed. We will be going home tomorrow."
"Yes, I understand, Miss."
After taking a shower, Qibao changed into clean clothes and lay on the bed. Suddenly, he couldn't sleep, so he entered the space.
"Hey! I see you're having a great time eating out!"
As soon as Qibao came in, he heard Xiaoling's weird voice.
Qibao asked, "Why? You want to eat too?"
"Tsk! Is there anything I want to eat? I don't know why you humans like to eat those red peppers. I thought they were so delicious. It made my butt hurt when I defecated last time." Xiao Ling said.
Qibao said, "You deserve it! I clearly told you that foxes can't eat chili peppers, but you just wouldn't listen, just like I would harm you."
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