A blessed wife leads her husband to wealth and prosperity!

Wen Yuning and Lu Ran stood at the Star-Picking Tower for a whole afternoon until Gao Daru finished his lecture.

As the two emerged from the Star-Picking Tower, they kept replaying what they had just heard in their minds. A great scholar indeed; today's lecture had truly broadened their horizons.

When I studied at the county school, the teacher also lectured on this text, but my understanding of it was certainly not comparable to that of the great Confucian scholars.

Wen Yuning felt that he could not digest the content for a while. After everyone returned, he immediately went back to his room and slowly recalled and wrote down what Gao Daru had said that day, relying on the memory he still had in his mind.

By the time I put what I had heard today down on paper, it was already past lunchtime.

Wen Yuning didn't feel hungry at the moment. She gently and carefully put the article she had written down into her suitcase.

Lin He'er waited until everyone had finished their work before persuading Wen Yuning to eat.

Since the exams officially started tomorrow, everyone stayed in their rooms to study for the rest of the afternoon. Since studying with her friend, Lu Ran had unconsciously come to realize the importance of learning more and more.

So I grabbed my books and went to my friend's room to study with him.

Lin He'er felt she didn't want to disturb the two of them, so she came out of the room and chatted with Qiao Shi in the courtyard.

Just as the two were having a pleasant conversation, they saw the person who had left the courtyard that morning return from outside.

Seeing that one of them was carrying a lot of food and was a step behind the young man fanning himself, he must be the servant of that man.

As Chen Zicong entered the courtyard, he saw the young woman he had seen that morning, and he slowed down, temporarily abandoning his plan to return to his room.

They then went to Lin He'er and Qiao Shi.

Auntie, I bought a lot of cooked food. Could you cut it up and add it to our dishes tonight?

As Chen Zicong spoke, he instructed the servant behind him to hand over the items he was carrying to Madam Qiao.

Yes, young master. Just let me know if there's anything you'd like to eat tonight.

Madam Qiao readily accepted the gifts brought by the servant. The young master Chen living in this courtyard must be a man of modest means. Since moving in, besides having her cook for him, he often goes out to buy food.

Lin He'er noticed that after the man finished speaking, he didn't seem to want to leave. He just stood there in front of her and made small talk.

Does this lady also live here?

Lin He'er didn't want to talk to this person, but she felt it wasn't good not to speak in front of Qiao Shi, so she just replied with an "Mm".

Chen Zicong looked at the beauty in front of him, who seemed to have no intention of paying attention to him, and became even more eager to pester her.

Did you come with others, Madam? I haven't seen anyone from your husband's family.

Lin He'er really didn't want to get entangled with this person, and just as she was about to lose her temper, she heard Wen Yuning's voice behind her;

Is there anything I can do for you, sir?

If you wish to learn from me, you are welcome anytime. My wife is not very literate and may not be able to answer many of your questions.

After Wen Yuning finished speaking, he came to Lin He'er's side and stared at her intently.

Chen Zicong didn't expect that when this young lady's husband came out of the room, although what he said at first glance didn't seem like anything, upon closer inspection, he was actually giving him a warning!

He secretly wanted to flirt with her, but he was immediately rebuffed by her.

Chen Zicong was still feeling a bit uneasy.

Asking for knowledge? Based on the other party's abilities? Chen Zicong didn't take the other party seriously at all.

Since you've brought it up, I do have some questions I'd like to ask you.

Oh? Sure! Shall we go to your room then?

At this moment, Lu Ran also came out of the room and looked at the man who suddenly appeared, dressed in gorgeous clothes, holding a folding fan, and very flamboyant.

Take me with you, brother, let's go together!

As he spoke, he stood in front of his friend.

He could hear it from inside his room. What respectable gentleman would pester a married woman with his words in the yard?

Judging from this guy's smug voice, you can tell he's got something up his sleeve.

Although I am not as knowledgeable as my friend, if it comes down to taking action, I will definitely be the one to step up!

So Lu Ran was still looking at the other person with a bit of excitement.

Chen Zicong was taken aback by the fat man who came out from behind him, whose large and strong physique startled him.

Upon hearing that the other person was also a scholar, he thought to himself, "Appearances can be deceiving!" This was truly the first time he had ever met a scholar of this type.

The three of them returned to the west wing together. Lin He'er greeted Madam Qiao and then went back to her room.

Since Wen Yuning has stepped in, that scoundrel is unlikely to get away with it.

Wen Yuning didn't stay on the other side for long before returning.

Lin He'er asked, "Is that all for your instruction?"

Well, that person is just all talk and no action. I really don't know how he passed the county exam. Maybe he just got incredibly lucky.

He'er, just stay in your room. Don't go to the kitchen for dinner; let Auntie cook for us.

Wen Yuning didn't want his wife to run into that guy again. He felt uncomfortable if his wife had that guy's gaze on her.

Chen Zicong, who was looked down upon by Wen Yuning, was now sitting at the table in a fit of rage, staring blankly at the books on the table.

I initially thought that since the other person was dressed poorly, they probably couldn't afford much education, and that I could easily outmaneuver them with a single question.

Zhi Dao asked several questions in a row, and the other party was able to answer them all, and answered them very well. For a moment, he felt that he had misjudged the other party.

When the other person asked me a question, the situation suddenly became awkward, and I couldn't answer it.

Looking around, he saw that besides the man beside him who seemed confident, even the fat man who followed behind him looked as if he himself was the least knowledgeable. He couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

Lu Ran wanted to laugh inwardly. Wasn't the question her friend asked exactly what they had heard from Gao Daru that morning?

It seems this person didn't attend the lecture at the Star-Picking Tower this morning, otherwise he wouldn't be so clueless when asked!

What a fool! So boring. He got completely outmaneuvered by his friend in no time.

Lin He'er didn't leave her room for dinner, and then she bumped into that guy across the room again.

However, Chen Zicong, who was on the other side, was still immersed in his embarrassment and anger, and he had lost interest in Lin He'er for the time being.

Wen Yuning also refused his wife's request to get up early tomorrow to see him off at the exam venue, saying that Meng Xing could see him off instead.

Besides, his friend was going with him, so his wife wouldn't have to get up early to go with him.

Okay, thinking that going with her wouldn't really make much difference, Lin He'er decided not to insist on getting up early.

Brother Wen, I made flatbread for lunch tomorrow. If you're hungry, you can just soak it in hot water and eat it.

Thinking that Wen Yuning had never seen what she made, Lin He'er took the oil paper bag containing the flatbread and carefully explained to her how to eat it.

"This is great!" Wen Yuning said. "This instant noodle is so time-saving and convenient. It's also very nutritious, with both vegetables and noodles. All you need is a bowl of hot water."

Most importantly, it keeps well. Now that the weather is hot, it's really hard to store fried dough sticks. This instant noodle is great; you can eat it dry or soaked.

I've done a lot. Brother Wen, should we ask Lu if he needs this?

Lu Ran definitely needs it. This guy has a huge appetite; last time during the county exam, I overheard him complaining that he hadn't eaten enough during those days!

This pancake is definitely enough to fill you up.

I took a few packs and sent them to him. I had good stuff myself, so I couldn't forget my friend.

After Wen Yuning finished speaking, she took two bags of instant noodles from her suitcase. Just as she was about to leave, she remembered her friend's appetite and turned back to get another bag.

Three bags should be enough for that guy for a day. Eating too much isn't good either; it's not conducive to thinking and answering questions.

After Wen Yuning returned from next door, the two washed up and went to bed early.

I need to get up early for the exam tomorrow, so I must go to bed early tonight.