"Come on, come on, we're at the table too."
"Get it on the table!"
"The Dashu family's banquet is truly magnificent!"
"He's a scholar, how can he be the same?"
The banquet officially began, and the entire village was immersed in a festive atmosphere. Zhao Dashu and Song warmly entertained the guests at the main table, while Xiao Lei helped pour wine and serve food. His graceful and generous manners attracted everyone's attention.
"Master Zhao, your future son-in-law is truly a rare talent!" Master Pan stroked his beard and smiled. "I heard he passed the imperial examination after only three years of study. His talent is truly astonishing."
Zhao Dashu smiled so hard that his teeth showed. Xiao Lei was his family, and if he was well, so were they. "Master Qian, you are too kind, but this kid is really good."
"You're not bad either. I heard you started school only half a year earlier than him. Oh, how did you guys study? We're really curious. The kid at home has been studying for years, but it's hard for him to even be a child."
"Hehe, we have also suffered hardships that ordinary people cannot endure."
They agree that studying is the most unpredictable thing, and you only get what you put in. How can a child at home learn if he or she idles around all day?
"Where is your teacher?" The teacher is also very important. Those who stayed behind all wanted to see the teacher. As they have already passed the examination to become scholars, they should be able to give way to the teacher, right?
"The teacher is in the capital. Because of us, he delayed his studies for a few years. After we finished our exams, he immediately left the academy and did not come back with us."
"Gone? Going to school?"
What a pity. Zhao Dashu and Xiao Lei’s achievements are obvious to all. The teacher must be no ordinary person.
"Yes, he originally lived in the capital city. I'm afraid he won't come back again."
Everyone was regretful.
Zhao Dawen felt like he was sitting on pins and needles, unable to savor the delicious food on the table. These people completely ignored him, never saying a single word to him from beginning to end. The clan leader, the village chief, and his second brother did chat briefly.
They only missed him, which made him feel very uncomfortable. Although he had no intention of getting close to them, they knew each other after all. Don't they think they were a bit too much?
He is Dashu's eldest brother. If they look down on him, does that mean they also look down on the third brother?
Zhao Dayong and the clan leader and village chief were so nervous that their palms were sweating and their hands were shaking slightly as they picked up the dishes. They were afraid of saying something wrong, and even more afraid of performing poorly and angering others, as these were not people they could afford to offend.
It's torture to sit here. I can't even eat. I might as well sit at the table next to me.
How did Zhao Dashu and Xiao Lei manage to chat and laugh with them so freely without being nervous at all?
On the women's seat.
The ladies had just quietly examined Xiao Lei, then glanced at the radiant Zhao Xiaoyu sitting next to Song, and whispered to Song, "Xiao Ai and Xiao Xiucai are truly a match made in heaven. When will the wedding be held? Be sure to inform us when the time comes."
Song nodded with a smile, "It will be soon. Once the date is set, I will be the first to inform Madam."
Soon? After becoming a scholar, Xiao Lei is still willing to marry into the Xiao family?
Why are they so unconvinced?
Would she marry into the Xiao family?
The women covered their smiles with handkerchiefs and looked at Wang Shi beside them. "It's been a long time since I last saw the scholar's wife. Is everything okay?"
"It's pretty good. You seem to be getting younger and younger these past few years. I'm sure you're doing great, right?"
Which woman wouldn’t be happy to be praised for her youth? Several hens covered their mouths and laughed for a while.
"By the way, Madam Scholar, is your daughter married?"
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