My stepmother is here, all the rebellious sons and evildoers should kneel down!

The next day, the sun shines brightly.

Wen Qiqi asked Die Jiu to move a chair and pretended to look at Lu Xingcheng swinging the sword seriously.

Lu Xingcheng's wrist was swollen and painful. He no longer had the ambition he had yesterday. He just had to grit his teeth and persevere...

"Madam! Xingcheng dreamed last night that he would practice martial arts well. Today, the doctor said his wrist was swollen and asked him to rest for half a day, but he refused."

Aunt Mei came over specially to talk to Wen Qiqi, and brought some melon seeds that her maid had roasted to help her pass the time.

The last time she was confronted by Wen Qiqi, she read her expression and kept it in mind, so she didn't dare to call her Qiqi anymore.

The two sat together and continued to watch Lu Xingcheng swing the sword!

Seeing her son sweating and staggering from exhaustion, Aunt Mei felt so distressed that she tried to persuade Xingcheng to stop and rest several times.

But since Wen Qiqi didn't speak, Lu Xingcheng naturally didn't dare.

"Mom, I'm not tired. I have to work harder so that I can satisfy you in the youth competition."

As he spoke, he glanced at Wen Qiqi's expression.

Wen Qiqi nodded in agreement: "Xingcheng is right, only those who endure hardships can become successful. You continue to practice... Mother will reward you well tonight."

When these words were spoken, Aunt Mei was overjoyed.

The Wen family is well-off, and when Wen Qiqi married into the Lu family, her dowry was so generous that everyone in the Lu household was jealous.

Since she said she wanted to reward Xingcheng, it must be a big deal!

"Xingcheng, if that's the case, you have to work hard. Don't let your mother down."

Aunt Mei said quickly.

Last time, she took a fancy to a pair of gold-thread jadeite bracelets from Wen Qiqi and wanted to ask for them but felt it was inappropriate.

So he whispered to Lu Zhanyao in private!

Lu Zhanyao said, there is no need to speak of such things. Wen Qiqi has adopted your son, so all the good things that are rewarded to Xingcheng in the future will be yours.

The more Aunt Mei thought about it, the happier she felt. She quietly retracted her arms into her sleeves and secretly took off her jade bracelet!

My wrists are so empty, they just need a pair of gold and jade bracelets to make them look nicer!

"Xiaojiu, go get ready!"

"Yes!"

Die Jiu turned around and left.

Aunt Mei looked at Diejiu's back and smiled softly, "Madam, you really don't have to be so polite. My son is your son. Xingcheng was adopted by you. I really have no ulterior motives!"

"I haven't agreed to keep him yet."

Wen Qiqi simply retorted.

Aunt Mei looked a little embarrassed, and hurriedly pretended to be calm and said, "You are his mother, and it is right for you to test him. But I know better than anyone that you love Xingcheng... You reward and punish him together just to make him improve."

Wen Qiqi nodded: "I am very relieved that you, as a biological mother, can understand."

As they were talking, Die Jiu and Meng Yi carried a round iron stove and placed it in front of the house. Xin Yi then took some charcoal and piled it in the stove.

Aunt Mei looked at them in confusion, wondering why they needed to light a fire in such hot weather?

Soon after, Xinyi and Ruyi also came.

Each of them was carrying two cleaned native chickens and a plate of marinated beef, while the other was holding a jar of fragrant rice wine!

Wen Qiqi said: "It's not enough, let's get some lamb skewers, it will be more satisfying to eat."

Xinyi said, "I have prepared it for Madam a long time ago. Not only mutton, but also quail, salted eggs, and sweet potato chips!"

Wen Qiqi looked at Aunt Mei happily: "Xingcheng has worked hard in martial arts training. As a mother, I must spend some time and effort to supplement his nutrition!"

That's it……

Aunt Mei's heart immediately sank!

She thought Wen Qiqi would be as generous as before, but she never expected that he would just eat these burnt things!

Seeing the disappointment in Aunt Mei's heart, Wen Qiqi suppressed her smile and explained calmly, "The men in my mother's family have been fighting outside for many years, and it is common for them to sleep in the open air. There is no need to live a sophisticated life in the capital. I have loved eating these roasted foods since I was a child..."

Aunt Mei quickly calmed down, smiled and nodded in agreement.

At this time, the fire had been lit, the chicken was steamed, and when it was slightly roasted over the fire, the aroma spread throughout the yard.

The lamb skewers are even more tempting, with a sizzling sound and greasy gloss!

The people in Wen Qiqi's room shouted for the lady to come over and eat quickly. Wen Qiqi called Lu Xingcheng, and several of them sat together.

"Aunt Mei, you have been a vegetarian for your mother recently, so you can't eat these things. We won't let you."

She smiled slightly and handed the mutton kebab to Lu Xingcheng: "Try it!"

Lu Xingcheng swallowed his saliva. It tasted so good!

After taking a bite, he said repeatedly: "This mutton kebab is really a top-notch delicacy. Mother, this is the most delicious mutton Xingcheng has ever eaten."

The fragrance was like an enemy army, so powerful that it was about to defeat Aunt Mei's last line of defense.

She couldn't stand it any longer, so she got up and said, "Madam, you guys eat. I just remembered that I still have some needlework to do, and I'm afraid it will strain my eyes to light the lamp at night, so I'll go back first."

After closing the door, Aunt Mei quickly swallowed a few mouthfuls of saliva!

The fragrance from the yard drifted in through the window. She couldn't help but walk to the window and smell it hard!

"What a nice smell! It really smells nice! I've been eating vegetarian food for the old lady for a few days, and I'm almost turning into a rabbit! Chunxiu, you...quickly go get me an elbow, I want it braised! Be careful, don't let anyone see it!"

Chun Xiuer understood: "Don't worry, Auntie, I'm hiding in the sweet potato basket, no one will find it."

After a while, Chunxiu'er came back. The pork elbow bought from outside was not hot, so Aunt Mei took it without saying a word, tore off a piece, and put it into her mouth with the skin and meat!

"It smells so good..."

"Ma'am, please eat slowly. This bite of yours looks scary! Don't choke."

"Chun Xiu, you don't know, I could have held back at first, but today when I saw Madam grilling meat in the yard, I was really going crazy with greed! Eating vegetarian food...accumulating merits...are clearly what Wen Qiqi should do, but now it's my turn. Uh...it's so delicious! I have to have another big bite!"

Just as Aunt Mei put the elbow into her mouth, she heard the old lady's voice suddenly rang out at the door!

"Meier!"

In an instant, Aunt Mei was so frightened that she lost six out of seven souls. Fortunately, Chunxiu reacted quickly and stuffed the elbow and the plate under the pillow behind Aunt Mei!

Aunt Mei grabbed the pillowcase and wiped her mouth, then sat on the edge of the bed, choking on the pork elbow and looking nervous and wooden.

The old lady has already walked in...

"Mei'er, mother came here today to discuss something with you."

Old Madam Lu was quite polite to Aunt Mei. After all, she gave birth to her eldest grandson. Even though her status was low, at least she had something.

Besides, Zhan Yao was very good to her.

"..."

Aunt Mei didn't dare to open her mouth. She could only stare and smile awkwardly at the old lady.

Madam Lu twitched her nose twice: "What's that smell? It seems to be pork elbow..."

"No."

Chunxiu quickly pointed outside: "It's the Madam and the Young Master who are grilling meat in the yard! The smell drifted in. That...that old Madam, our Auntie...she got a sore throat! Now she can't even speak a word."