Wendie has been staying in her own boudoir these days, and she would occasionally become dazed and distracted.
"Miss, you are holding your books upside down." Yuan'er said helplessly. This was not the first time that her young lady was so absent-minded.
Wendie reacted and turned the book in her hand around with some embarrassment.
Mrs. Wen heard it clearly outside the door, shook her head helplessly, and then walked in.
"Die'er, what are you thinking about?"
When Wendie heard her mother's voice, she quickly stood up and said, "Mom, I'm not thinking about anything. I'm reading the Records of the Grand Historian."
Mrs. Wen sighed and said, "How could I, as your mother, not know what you are thinking?"
Wendie lowered her head and whispered "Mom..."
Madam Wen patted her head and said, "I was your age too, just beginning to fall in love. I understand, but as women, we must have backbone. We can't let a man make us distracted and absent-minded all day. How can you still be as calm and composed as before?"
Wendie said, "Mom, I'm sorry!"
Madam Wen said, "Silly child, you have nothing to apologize for. I just hope you can learn to let go of things in the future and not abuse yourself."
"My daughter remembers it. Thank you for your guidance, mother."
Madam Wen nodded and said, "Let Yuan'er get you dressed and dressed. The Xu family has invited your father to dinner tonight, and we'll go with them then."
Wendie was surprised at first, then she said, "Mom, don't you usually dislike going out?"
Mrs. Wen said, "It's not that I don't like him, it's just that mother usually likes quietness. But this time is different. I want to see what the person my daughter thinks about all day long looks like."
Wendie blushed when she heard this, and she shook her mother's arm and said coquettishly, "Mom!"
"Alright, I won't say any more, but I have to tell you in advance, if I'm not satisfied with this young man, you must listen to me and forget about him as soon as possible!"
Wendie bit her lip and nodded in agreement.
"Mother just wants you to be happy in the future. I don't expect you to be rich and powerful. You are simple-minded and don't know how cruel the means used by those wealthy and powerful families to win favor and get to the top are. Mother doesn't want you to live a life like this where you are schemed against every day." Mrs. Wen said with a little bitterness.
Wen Die hugged Madam Wen and said, "Mother, I know!"
Mrs. Wen patted Wendie on the back and said with relief, "I'm glad you understand."
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Xu Wenwu also heard from his father what happened during the few days he entered the examination hall.
Knowing the injustice suffered by his mother and sister, his eyes darkened.
"Dad, do you know why this Magistrate Wen is approaching our family?"
Uncle Xu said, "I don't think there's any ulterior motive. Perhaps he just wants to befriend him! Or maybe it's because of the owner of the token. He certainly doesn't seem like a gloomy person, and he and your grandfather get along really well."
Xu Wenwu fell into deep thought.
In the afternoon, the old man and several other members of the Xu family stood at the door of Juxiang Pavilion to welcome Magistrate Wen.
A carriage slowly drove up and stopped at the door of Juxiang Pavilion.
"Sir, we have arrived at Juxiang Pavilion." said the coachman.
Magistrate Wen lifted the door curtain and got off the carriage.
Wen Yuan also jumped off the carriage, reached into the carriage, and helped Mrs. Wen down, followed by Wen Die.
The old man hurried forward and said, "Master Wen, you are here. This should be Madam Wen, right?"
The Magistrate Wen smiled and said, "It is my wife. Please forgive me, old man. My wife particularly likes the fruit wine you gave her, so I came here today to express my gratitude."
The old man said, "No, as long as your wife likes it."
Mrs. Wen smiled faintly and nodded.
The old man said, "The box is ready. Let's go in and sit down and chat slowly."
Wen Die immediately saw Xu Wenwu behind the old man. She looked at Xu Wenwu with a slightly shy look in her eyes, then lowered her head with a slightly blushing face.
Mrs. Wen also noticed her daughter's appearance and looked at Xu Wenwu from head to toe with a scrutinizing look on her face.
Xu Wenwu also noticed Mrs. Wen's eyes and felt a little strange in his heart, but he still maintained a calm expression.
Mrs. Wen nodded secretly in her heart. This young man was indeed handsome and calm.
Soon, the group went up to the second floor and sat down in a private room.
Magistrate Wen asked, "Are you leaving so soon, old man? Won't you stay a few more days?"
The old man said, "There are people waiting for us at home! They will get worried if we wait for a long time."
Prefect Wen said with a look of regret, "I was hoping to have a drink and chat with the old man more often in the future! It seems I won't be able to do that anymore!"
The old man said, "There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. Huamen Town is only a day's journey from Qingyun City. When you have some free time, you can come to our Xujia Village as a guest. I will definitely welcome you."
Prefect Wen laughed heartily and said, "Of course!" Then he looked at Xu Wenwu and said, "I suppose this must be Mr. Xu who is taking the exam this time? He is indeed a handsome man!"
The old man said, "Master Wen, your compliments are too kind. Why don't you come and greet Master Wen and Madam Wen?"
Xu Wenwu immediately stood up, clasped his hands, and said, "Wenwu greets Master Wen and Madam Wen."
Master Wen held him up with both hands and said, "My dear nephew, you are welcome. My son Wenyuan praised you highly, and now that I see you, I can see that what he said was true."
Xu Wenwu said politely, "Your Excellency, your compliments are unreal. I have met Master Wenyuan a few times before, and I am ashamed of my inferiority to his magnanimity."
Wen Yuan smiled and said, "Mr. Xu, there's no need to be so modest. When it comes to talent and learning, Wen Yuan admits he's not as good as you, but he's been wanting to make friends for a long time. Now I have this opportunity. If Mr. Xu doesn't mind, would you accept me as your friend?"
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