After the big fool gets married

From then on until Chinese New Year, Wu Xuan never went out to visit relatives.

On the night of New Year's Eve, Wu Wentao came to Wu Xuan's house, "My father asked you to go over and have a New Year's Eve dinner together."

Wu Xuan said: "What does Eldest Aunt mean?"

"My mother is also very happy to let you go there, and she specially cooked dishes that you like." In the past six months, Sun Guihua's attitude towards Wu Xuan has become better and better.

"Okay." Wu Xuan called Doudou to put on thick clothes, and then went to the East Wing to bring out two bolts of cloth.

One is dark blue muslin for uncle.The other is bright red brocade, the one he originally planned to give to Wu Wenxiang's youngest son, but now that he has saved it, he should give it to his aunt.Even if she doesn't wear it, it can be made into a quilt cover or the like.

When I arrived at the uncle's house, the food was already set on the table.

As soon as Sun Guihua saw Wu Wentao, she said, "I told you to call someone, why did it come so slowly?"

"Isn't this to prepare a gift for you!" Wu Wentao said.

Sun Guihua took a closer look behind him, only to see that Wu Xuan was still holding two pieces of cloth in his hands, "Hey, come to have a light meal, what else do you bring? I told you that my aunt can't dress so well." material."

"If Auntie doesn't like it, you can make it into a bed cover." It's a waste to keep it at home, throw it away, and Wu Xuan can't do it.

"Such a fine satin, how can you be willing to make a bed cover?" Sun Guihua took the cloth from Wu Xuan's hand with a distressed face, and carried it to the bedroom.

Wu Dacheng knew that what happened a few days ago made Wu Xuan unhappy.So I deliberately avoided this topic and talked about this year's county test.

Doudou said: "If the weather is good, let's try it."

Wu Xuan also said: "It depends on the situation, we don't force it."

The uncle sighed, "The body is more important." He also watched Doudou grow up, and knew that it was not easy for Doudou to be safe until now.

"It's Chinese New Year, why are you talking about these scientific examinations?" The aunt interrupted them, complaining to Wu Dacheng: "I don't know how to worry about your son!"

"Wen Tao?" Wu Dacheng was puzzled, "Hasn't Wen Tao already passed the examination of scholar?" He passed the examination, so there is nothing to worry about.

"You, you, you only know about scientific research in your mind—" The aunt said bitterly, "Worry about Wen Tao's marriage! All the brothers in their generation are already married, and Wen Tao is the only one left."

Wu Wentao said, "Mom, I'm not in a hurry."

"Look, the child said, he is not in a hurry." Wu Dacheng said.

"You two—" the eldest aunt was choked by the father and son, she turned her head and asked Wu Xuan, "Did Wen Tao know any girls outside?"

Wu Xuan swallowed a mouthful of fried cake, shook his head and said, "I don't know."

"You study together every day, why don't you know?" Sun Guihua asked.

"Mother, really not. I want to wait until I pass the Juren examination next year before discussing the matter of marrying a wife." After Wu Wentao finished speaking, he gave Wu Xuan a wink.

Wu Xuan said: "Yes, Juren can directly become an official, and it will also be an advantage to talk about marriage in the future."

"What if I don't pass the exam?" Sun Guihua worried, "Wang Xiucai is so knowledgeable. He attended the county school for three years before taking the county exam, but he didn't pass the exam. You've only been studying for a year. , I will take the exam next year—"

"If you don't pass the exam, you can take the exam after three years!" Wu Wentao said.It's just that after three years, Miss Luo might not wait for him anymore.

"Whether you pass the exam next year or not, your marriage should be settled," Sun Guihua said.

"The scientific examination is important, and the children cannot be distracted." Wu Dacheng interjected.

"Why did I distract him? I'm talking about going on a blind date for the child after the exam next year. Now I'm going to get ready to meet the right girl."

Wu Xuan and Doudou buried their heads in the meal, listening to the uncle and his wife discussing Wu Wentao's marriage.

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The next day, on the first day of the Lunar New Year, the sacrifices to the ancestors are finished.

Wu Wentao said directly to his uncle, "I plan to go back to the county school tomorrow."

Wu Wentao followed, "I also want to go back to study soon."

Wu Dacheng knew that Wu Xuan didn't want to see the Sanfang family, so he said, "It's better to go back earlier." Going to the county school to study for a few more days is better than dealing with these miscellaneous relatives at home.

During the Chinese New Year, although the county school does not have a master to give lectures.But students can also read books by themselves.

When Wu Xuan and Wu Wentao arrived, they thought there would be no one in the dormitory, but they found out that Liu Siyuan was actually there.

Wu Wentao was surprised: "Siyuan, why did you come back so early?"

Liu Siyuan sighed, "My mother took a fancy to a girl and insisted that I come to propose marriage."

"Ah, so sloppy?" Although Sun Guihua also urged him to get married, she always talked loudly and never really forced him.

"Don't mention these anymore." Liu Siyuan seldom talked about his family affairs, this time he was really angry and only mentioned such a sentence.

He turned to talk about the county school, "I arrived yesterday, the dining hall is not open yet, we need to go out to eat. The classrooms and study rooms are open, you can go in and read."

Wu Xuan said: "If you don't think my cooking is unpalatable, you can go to my house for dinner."

"Brother Wenxuan is too modest, so I will bother you these few days." Liu Siyuan was very grateful.

Wu Wentao's expression was very tangled.Liu Siyuan had never eaten the food cooked by Wu Xuan, and felt that Wu Xuan's "unpalatable" was a humble word.But Wu Wentao knew that Wu Xuan was not humble at all, the food he cooked was really terrible!

It's better for Doudou to cook, but Wu Xuan must be reluctant to let Doudou cook for them.

So, be self-reliant!

That night, Liu Siyuan ate fried sausage with winter bamboo shoots that Wu Xuan personally served.After taking only one bite, he gave Wu Wentao an admiring look.

Thanks to Wu Wentao for having the foresight to suggest that one person cook one dish.

Although he and Wu Wentao hadn't cooked much, and the dishes they cooked didn't look very good, compared to Wu Xuan, they could be called master chefs.

next month.

Wu Xuan brought breakfast to Wu Wentao and Liu Siyuan every morning, and then the three of them reviewed the books together, gave each other exam questions, and commented on each other's articles.Wu Wentao and Liu Siyuan took turns serving the lunch and dinner, and if they didn't cook well, they would be punished with a five-character eight-rhyme poem.

Wu Wentao and Liu Siyuan's cooking skills improved rapidly, and they soon left Wu Xuan far behind and surpassed Doudou.

When the county school officially started on the first day of February, Wu Xuan actually felt a bit of reluctance.

Wu Wentao snorted: "As the saying goes, gold has no feet and no man is perfect. The good handwriting written by the big hall brother is just as good as it should be."

"What is black cabbage?"

"It means that no matter what dish you fry, it can turn black, hahaha——"

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At the beginning of February, it was not only the time for the start of the county school, but also the time for the yamen to post the notice of the opening of the county examination.

This year's county trial is scheduled for the tenth day of February, two days earlier than last year.

Wu Xuan gave Doudou all his scientific research supplies, and planned to accompany Doudou to live in the Fusheng Inn on the ninth day of the ninth day.

As a result, on the night of the eighth day of February, the northwest wind suddenly blew, and the weather that had already warmed up suddenly turned cold again. In the middle of the night, the sky even had snowflakes.

On the ninth day of February, it snowed heavily for a whole day without any sign of stopping.

Wu Xuan threw the packed test basket into the cabinet, "We won't take the test!"