After dinner, County Magistrate Wu said goodbye and went back. The dean and Master Sun did not stay long either. After all, there were other masters waiting for them in the academy!
Apart from Magistrate Wen's family, there was no one else.
Seeing the people leave, Madam Wen said, "In fact, I came here today, in addition to congratulations, there is another reason. I'm sure you, Wenwu's mother, have also seen that my daughter Die fell in love with Wenwu at first sight."
The other members of the Xu family looked at each other in confusion.
Zhang said, "Since Madam Wen has made it clear, she must have something to say."
Wendie had no idea her mother would say that. Her face flushed red and she didn't dare look up at anyone.
Xu Wenwu was also stunned. Looking at Wendie's red face, he inexplicably felt that she was charming.
Madam Wen said, "Then I'll be shameless and say it directly. If Wenwu has no interest in my Die'er, I won't stay any longer. I can't let her make any mistakes. But our two families will definitely not have any grudges because of this. If Wenwu is also interested, then we can help each other and become in-laws. How about that?"
As a woman who took the initiative to say such words, and it was the prefect's wife who said it herself, she was already sacrificing her face, and it was enough to show how deeply Mrs. Wen loved Wen Die.
Zhang said, "I would like Wendie to be my daughter-in-law, but I can't make the decision. Everything depends on Wenwu himself. Wenwu, tell me what you think?"
Xu Wenwu's usually calm heart also began to feel a little disturbed. He didn't know what kind of feelings he had for Wendie, but it seemed that there was really something different. However, he was afraid that it was an illusion and that he would let down the other person's feelings.
Zhang saw Xu Wenwu's expression and knew that this was her son's first time experiencing something like this and that he didn't quite understand matters of the heart. So she said, "Then let the two children get along. If they're a good match and have feelings for each other, then that would be perfect."
Mrs. Wen nodded and said, "That's what I meant!"
Wang was still satisfied with Wendie. She could see that Wendie was a quiet and polite girl. As the daughter of a prefect, she did not put on airs at all and was very friendly.
Xiao Wu winked and pulled Xu Wenwu to whisper, "Brother, are you going to marry my sister-in-law? I think Miss Wen is pretty, she would be a good sister-in-law to me."
Xu Wenwu knocked on Xiaowu's head and said, "Don't talk nonsense!"
Xiaowu stuck out his tongue and didn't dare to joke with his elder brother anymore.
Qibao walked to Cui Cancan's room and knocked on the door.
The door was opened a crack, and when he saw it was Qibao, he opened the door.
Qibao asked, "Have you completed the high-kick mission this afternoon?"
Cui Cancan said: "Yes, I did it in the room."
Qibao asked, "Why don't you go out?"
Cui Cancan whispered, "I'm afraid that if I go out like this, it will bring shame to your family."
Qibao said, "What's there to be ashamed of? As long as you don't feel ashamed of yourself, no one will feel ashamed of you. If you even look down on yourself, how can you expect others to look up to you?"
Seeing Cui Cancan didn't say anything, Qibao said, "Come out, you can't hide away. We have guests staying at home these days, so we'll definitely run into each other."
Cui Cancan nodded and followed Qibao out of the room.
When the Wen family saw Cui Cancan, they felt sad in their hearts, but they did not show it on their faces.
"Mrs. Wen, this is Cui Cancan. She came with Chenyu and is currently living in our house." Wang said.
Cui Cancan knelt down and saluted.
Mrs. Wen saw that although Cui Cancan was a bit fat, his etiquette was standard and it was obvious that he had been trained.
"Miss Cui, you're too polite!" said Mrs. Wen.
Mrs. Wen didn't know that Cui Cancan was the daughter of a second-rank general, otherwise she would never have accepted the gift so calmly.
In the afternoon, Zhang and Li's families rushed to Xujia Village.
"Congratulations, in-laws!" As soon as Old Man Zhang entered the door, his face turned into a chrysanthemum smile.
The old man and his two companions welcomed him in and said, "Congratulations, congratulations to my brother's grandson on passing the imperial examination! Hahahaha."
Everyone laughed as they heard the two congratulating each other.
"My eldest grandson is really great! He has brought honor to grandma. Everyone in our village knows that I am the grandmother of a successful scholar. They are all extremely envious! Grandma has never been so glorious!" Chen was so happy.
"This is a great thing that will make the ancestors' graves smoke green!"
"I just passed by the village entrance and found that many people came. They all wanted to meet Wenwu and share in the good news!" said old man Li.
The old man pondered for a moment and said, "They don't have any ill intentions. Boss, go talk to them. Remember to be polite. Also, tell everyone about the farm stay."
Uncle Xu said, "I understand, Dad."
The old man introduced Magistrate Wen to his relatives.
When the two families heard that it was the prefect, they hurriedly knelt down to pay their respects. Prefect Wen immediately stopped them and said, "No need to be so polite. I am just a guest now."
The old man said, "Prefect Wen is an easygoing person, so don't be too polite. Come, sit down and have a cup of tea first. You look like you must have come here in a hurry."
Old Man Zhang said, "That's right! When I heard the news, I threw my life away and ran over here with Old Li!"
Chen took Xu Wenwu's hand and said, "Wenwu! Grandma has never been so proud in her life! Grandma's heart is so beautiful!"
Xu Wenwu smiled gently and said, "Thank you, grandma, for coming all the way here to celebrate for me!"
Chen smiled and said, "We are successful in both civil and military affairs. How can I not be happy? Your uncles and the others are so proud now, as if they had passed the imperial examination themselves."
Xu Wenwu asked, "Why didn't my uncle and aunt come?"
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