He didn’t respond, so she called again: “Husband, you can sleep when we get back.”
Xu Wanzhi opened his eyes irritably, lifting the curtain to see people returning home and merchants closing up shop. He looked delicate, but now inheriting this face, his eyebrows always carried a hint of coldness. His pale side profile peeking from the curtain would always make passersby stop and stare.
Suddenly, his hand was held tightly as Qu Xiaojue pressed his hand to lower the curtain, speaking as if concerned: “The evening wind isn’t strong, but prolonged exposure can be harmful.”
Is this woman managing too much? Except for her mother, no peer-aged woman had ever managed him like this. Especially with her ambiguous tone, Xu Wanzhi was often left speechless, feeling he must have offended some deity in his past lives to end up in this situation!
He finally twitched his eyebrows, indicating he could remain calm.
Lingyun Street wasn’t far. It wasn’t a bustling avenue but was notable because the residents were of high status. Duke Li Xiuling’s mansion was located here, and the surrounding land was privately owned by her. The famous Yuanling County Magistrate was her own brother.
The Pure Heart Banquet of the Yuling Young Masters had been held for five consecutive years.
The carriage gradually stopped. Qu Xiaojue got off first, and Xu Wanzhi poked out his head, being supported by her as they descended.
Two tall women immediately bowed: “Mistress Qu, Master Qu, please come in.”
“Mm.”
She held Xu Wanzhi’s hand, guided by the two women. “Where are we?” he asked.
“Duke’s Mansion.”
Xu Wanzhi raised an eyebrow. This world was still unfamiliar to her, but it seemed Qu Xiaojue’s merchant status was not low.
He nodded slightly and asked: “What exactly is this Pure Heart Banquet?”
Qu Xiaojue glanced at him and said: “We’re just here to join the excitement.” As they entered the mansion, he heard: “Don’t worry, just follow me.”
He looked up. The Qu family’s garden was impressive. Following a long corridor, passing numerous landscapes, they walked for quite a while.
The guide woman said: “We’ve arrived.”
Qu Xiaojue left a silver piece for the guide, who smiled and bowed away.
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