The Lotus Pavilion was still the same scenery as a few days ago, with lotus light sparkling and water rippling. Xu Wanzhi liked to sit here because the pavilion was spacious with an open view, the air was fresh and pleasant, and there were fewer people.
From far away, he noticed Qu Xiaojue walking over through the winding stone corridor.
Qu Xiaojue sat down beside him, glanced at the lake surface from a different perspective and mood, but she remained calm and didn’t speak, sitting quietly with him.
“Here, can women marry multiple husbands?”
“Yes.”
“Your cousin – a second marriage candidate?”
“Husband, do you think I have the energy to deal with other men under the current circumstances?” Qu Xiaojue laughed and sighed: “Rest assured, you are my only one in this lifetime.”
Xu Wanzhi asked: “Will your cousin stay until An’er’s birthday?”
“My cousin is from Lan City. Coming here takes a lot of time. He will probably stay for a while.” Qu Xiaojue added: “You don’t need to worry. He will mostly stay in my father’s courtyard and won’t come to disturb you…”
“I’ll go to Huancheng with you.” Interrupting her comforting words, Xu Wanzhi stated definitively. Although he was currently dependent on the Qu family, he decided it was a good opportunity to see the world.
Unexpectedly turning to this topic, Qu Xiaojue looked at him steadily and raised her eyebrows: “Okay.”
“If Jue’er is willing, I will teach her husband well. If he can’t even do these basic things, won’t people look down on the Qu family because of me?”
“Father, why do you say this? Regarding A’wan’s matter… Many have already said he has been depressed since his illness. I truly do not wish to hear such words again. Moreover, he is my only husband, and we have grown distant from being apart for years. I was just thinking of taking this opportunity to—”
Xu Wanzhi finally put down his chopsticks and gave her a cold glance. He saw Lin Lan blush and lower her head. Lin looked back and forth between the two, then suddenly waved her hand: “You are so young, and without a servant by your side. Forget it, just be proper, and focus on important matters.”
