Chapter 1350: 1347: Night Talk

Chapter 1350: Chapter 1347: Night Talk

They originally thought they wouldn’t make it in time and wouldn’t arrive today, but unexpectedly, they really did come back.

Everyone went to greet them at once.

“Father, Mother.”

Chu Cai and Madam Wang hadn’t seen their elderlies for over three years; while previously in Yuzhou, the elderlies still found time to visit, but after moving to the capital, the distance was too great. Had it not been for the younger generation passing the scholar examinations, Madam Liu and Chu Zhiwen would not have returned.

“Ah, we shouldn’t cry on such a wonderful day,” said Madam Liu and Chu Zhiwen as they alighted the carriage.

She had changed into plainer clothes, but they were still exquisite to the villagers.

Madam Zhang was the last one out, smiling, “Father, Mother, you’re back. I had sent people to the county gate to receive you; did you meet them?”

“We met them; I asked them to stay in the county, and we came back on our own.”

“Sister…” It turned out that the brothers from the Liu family were also present. This time, they had prepared quite a number of congratulatory gifts, as two nephews had passed the scholar exams; Uncle Liu the elder and Uncle Liu the second had both come.

“Big brother, second brother,”

Madam Liu was also happy to see her family.

Not only that, Xiang Ling’er had also come, bringing her mother-in-law. Du Heng was not at home, otherwise, he would have come too.

There were quite a few familiar people around.

Madam Liu was pulled into the courtyard by relatives to talk.

Chu Zhiwen was also taken by Chu Lin into a room to talk with the male guests.

Chu Jin was surrounded by a group of children.

“Chu Jin, tell us about life in the capital,” Chu Bo, believing himself to be closest to Chu Jin, almost lunged forward to hug his arm, pleading pitifully.

The other children felt the same.

The Chu family was a large clan, consisting of various younger brothers and nephews.

Looking at these younger ones, Chu Jin felt an obligation to lead as an elder brother. He said, “I can tell you if you want to hear it, but later during the banquet, you must listen to me, don’t snatch food, sit when it’s your turn, and maintain proper etiquette.”

“What etiquette?” a cousin asked him.

Chu Jin spoke righteously, “There’s a saying, ‘Do not talk while eating or sleeping’. Later at the meal, you must not shout or make noise; eat quietly, and after we finish, we can talk slowly then.”

“Ah…”

Chu Bo patted his head, “I remember now; the Master taught us, it’s just that we’ve become accustomed to country life and forgot.”

“Then start practicing it from now on,” Chu Jin said with a smiling eyes.

For three consecutive days, the Chu family was very lively. Madam Liu and Chu Zhiwen didn’t need to attend to the guests; they just needed to sit in the main house and chat with any relatives who came.

They didn’t need to manage anything else.

It was rather Madam Zhang and Madam Wang, who were in charge of the banquet, who were exhausted despite having help from cousins’ wives.

Chu Qingxiang arrived on the third day.

After her arrival, she stayed and did not return that evening.

That evening, after all the guests were sent off, Madam Liu called both family branches to dine together.

After finishing the meal, Madam Liu inquired, “How are the marital matters for Ah Sheng and Ah Zhang proceeding?”

“Mother, at this end in the County City, both the Young Master Xie’s family and the County Magistrate’s and sub-prefect’s families hinted at this proposal,” commented Madam Zhang, glancing at Madam Wang. “It seems the County Magistrate’s family favors Ah Zhang more, saying they feel reassured by Ah Zhang’s honest nature.”

Madam Wang felt no jealousy towards her sister-in-law; she believed that her son becoming a scholar was already a huge joy. As for the choice of a marriage partner, it still depended on her son’s preference.