The little girl was so scolded that she was on the verge of tears, but still couldn't help but look at Fu Liujin.

Fu Liujing's lips curled up slightly, "She said it all true."

The little girl was struck dumb with shock; she couldn't even bring herself to be upset anymore.

Her father was even more frightened by Lu Yinxue's words and hurriedly took his men away, afraid of incurring her wrath.

An ordinary person where could possibly stand up to the royal family and their relatives.

What a pity! This is the most handsome young man he has ever seen, very likely to be the top scholar.

Fu Chou Chou couldn't help but chuckle, Lu Yin Xue also knew that what she just said was a bit much, "Don't laugh."

But she couldn't help herself either, and then she felt embarrassed.

Fu Liujing patted her head. "Well, you're telling the truth."

"Father, Mother, shall we go back first?" Fu Jiujiao asked.

Everyone nodded in agreement and then quickly slipped away.

"Oh no, what should I do? Was my previous demeanor too fierce? Will your parents dislike me?" Lu Yinxue said with some worry, after all, everyone prefers a well-mannered, graceful, and understanding daughter-in-law.

"How is that possible? I heard from my sister that they've been preparing the betrothal gifts these past few days, and yours are more generous than what they gave to your sisters-in-law."

"Why?" Lu Yin Xue exclaimed in surprise.

Fu Liujin smiled and said, "They said they made you wait for me for so long and that it was unfair to you. I know these years, you've suffered a lot. I'm sorry, Yinxue. It was my stubbornness."

Lu Yinxue shook her head. "You have goals and strive for them. How is that your fault? Besides, my parents only have me as a daughter. They wouldn't want me to marry so early either. It's just those people who talk too much and gossip."

Lu Yinxue never took other people's words to heart.

"After the palace examination at the end of the month, I will go to your house to propose marriage. Will you marry me?"

Lu Yin Xue shyly lowered her head, "Isn't this a pointless question? I don't want to. I'm already married. I'm not someone who can't get married; so many people are begging to marry me."

How could a young lady from such a prominent family be left at home?

Fu Liujing felt guilty in his heart. He was also afraid of causing her hardship and letting others say that she had married a man who was not capable.

"You should go back."

"Why?" Fu Liujin asked, "Are you in such a hurry to go back and prepare your dowry?"

"Who's in a hurry? The palace exam is just around the corner. You should go back and prepare. I'm afraid I might distract you."

It doesn't matter a day or two, especially since the palace exam tests your accumulated knowledge over the years. Last-minute preparation won't be much use now; it's better to spend some quality time with you instead.

Lu Yinxue nodded and urged him again, making it seem like she desperately wanted him to become a top scholar, “Then let’s go to the Pufa Temple. I want to get a divination.”

Fu Liujing looked at the sky, it was still early, "Let's go."

After that, Lu Yinxue didn't come to bother him again, fearing that she would delay Fu Liujin.

Fu Liujin knew about her hard work, so he stayed at home reading and preparing for the palace examination.

It has already been a month since he entered the competition and the results were announced.

Fujujijiu was still worried about the grain situation here. Her space was constantly busy, and she had also grown a lot of sweet potatoes in it, which were piled up inside.

>It's good that there's plenty of space here.

When Fu Sijin left, he had already entrusted the task of buying food to his subordinates.

Fujujiao didn't expect the person who came was Wu Wankan.

It's been many years since I last saw you; you've all grown up.

"Little aunt, do you still recognize me?"

Wu Wan Kang has been working with Fu Sijin outside these years. He started at a shop in the county, and later moved to the capital. Now he manages several shops as a chief manager.

If he were walking on the street, Fu Jiujiu really wouldn't recognize him. But since he had spoken like this, Fu Jiujiu naturally knew who he was.

"Well then, of course I remember."

"Your memory is really good, little aunt. If you hadn't come here, I definitely wouldn't have recognized you." Wu Wankang spoke and acted very much like Fu Sijin, but he was still a bit young, lacking just that little something. However, if he were to be let out on his own, he would be able to stand on his own two feet.

"Uncle Sijin told me to prepare everything, and he said I should come find you. He said to listen to your orders. Are we transporting these to the capital?"

"No, no one knows, right?" Fu Jiujiu asked again.

Wu Wan-kang nodded. “No, they were all just the shop assistants from each branch collecting a little bit at a time. There wasn’t any big movement.”

"Folks, you've all worked hard. When you get back, give everyone a little extra this month."

"Auntie, you are so kind," Wu Wan Kang said. "On behalf of the helpers, I thank you."

Fu Jiujiu has gotten used to being treated as someone of high status despite her small stature. People around her age are usually considered her juniors, even grandchildren. "Just keep things where they are and do what you need to do in the shop. Treat it like nothing happened. I'll let you know if I need anything."

"Understood, little aunt." Wu Wankang said.

Now he is married with children and has brought his parents to live in the house he bought.

Although it's not in the capital city, it's only a few dozen miles away. It's not far at all.

Fu Bainian and they had not seen Wu Wan Kang for a long time. After having lunch together at noon, they let people go back.

After the incident, everyone praised Wu Wan Kang for being promising and unlike Wu Wan Bao.

But speaking of it, everyone is also worried, what should we do about this adding fortune?

He's getting up there in age, everyone else has their own lives and families now.

He is the same age as Lao Bānián, with no career success and no wife.

Since people followed them around the capital, Fu Baimian and Hua Guifang couldn't possibly see him wandering around like this every day.

"Tianfu, why don't you go to your fourth uncle's shop? You seem to get along well with your cousin Qian." Fu Baiman said.

Fu Tianfu wasn't averse to menial labor. It was mainly because he had never really left Fu Bajin's side from childhood to adulthood. "Grandpa, I want to work with Uncle Eight. I can do anything."

I thought Fu Bajin would be disgusted, but he was the same way. He knew if they didn't work hard, they'd get scolded, and he couldn't bear to see his nephew being scolded by others.

"Father, I also need manpower here, for carrying and moving things. You can just let him follow me, at worst I'll support him for life."

Fu Baimian sighed, "Well then, that's settled. You take care of Tianfu. Although our family won't starve, we can't just laze about all day."

"Understood, Father. I'll take care of him. You don't have to worry about it anymore." Fu Tianfu patted his chest confidently, even keeping the person by his side. M..

His great-nephew, you can scold him, but others better not.

Being able to hang out with Uncle Eight, Fu Tianfu was still very happy. Being scolded by Uncle Eight, he felt it was normal, but being scolded by others, he wouldn't be happy.

Once she had the food, Fu JiuJiu had nothing much to worry about. She wasn't exactly sleeping soundly, but she didn't dwell on it anymore.

Xi Xi Ha occasionally sends Tang Xian's messages back. Fu Jiu Jiu knows he has captured one city, and then another.

She also assured him that she would support him from behind.

Tang Xian would naturally not think this was a comforting word from a little woman, but she completely trusted her, and only then dared to leave her back exposed.

Three more!

This novel is first published on the Traditional Chinese Novel Network.