Wen Tingyuan didn't seem to understand what she meant and looked at her doubtfully.
"Well... it's just... you have hobbies, such as horse riding, playing chess, outing... you can do it, it's just... something you particularly like."
Qiao Yuyan looked at him seriously, waiting for his answer.
Wen Tingyuan still didn't seem to understand, and even slightly frowned, and after a while he said, "Let's read a book!"
"Ah?" Qiao Yuyan immediately thought of the "Mencius" on her desk, and suddenly felt dizzy, "Then...then I really can't accompany you."
"Yan'er wants to accompany me to do the things I like?"
Qiao Yuyan smiled helplessly, "Yes! But looking at you like this, I can only try my best to help you tidy up the study room."
Wen Tingyuan couldn't help but laugh at these words, "Okay, then you remember to help me tidy up the study every day! But...if Yan'er has something he particularly likes, I can also accompany you!"
"No, no, no!" Qiao Yuyan waved her hands quickly, "How is that possible? You are just because of me..."
She did not continue what she said, a trace of depression flashed across her face, and she immediately changed the subject, "I can't let you waste time on me anyway. If you like reading, I will take care of the study for you!"
Wen Tingyuan had a smile on his face, but his eyes were a little sad.
After getting engaged, it seemed that the two of them were still the same as before, but some things had still changed, in a direction that he didn't want to see.
In the past, Qiao Yuyan's dependence on him was taken for granted, but now, she gets along with him with a repayment mentality, and is even afraid that she herself will trouble him.
Wen Tingyuan felt a little irritable, and for a moment he didn't know if what he did this time was wrong.
However, such thoughts only last for a moment. After all, life is long, and they will get along day and night from now on. As time goes by, Yan'er will gradually understand what is said about people's hearts.
But now he has no time to wait. He must first keep her by his side and under his nose to feel at ease.
"Don't be afraid about the birthday banquet. Just go to the banquet with peace of mind and nothing will happen." Wen Tingyuan handed her the fish food in his hand and watched her feeding the wild fish fry in the stream.
Qiao Yuyan turned to look at him, and there was nothing unusual on his face.
If she hadn't known about his life experience and if she hadn't known that the old lady of the Wen family hated him, Qiao Yuyan would have thought that he was very favored at home.
Qiao Yuyan didn't know how Mr. Wen Liu lived in the Wen family in his previous life, but now, she could imagine how difficult it was for her "Uncle Wen" to live in the Wen family.
Everyone knows that a large part of the so-called birthday banquet is to confirm her marriage to Wen Tingyuan.
According to the thoughts of the Wen family, how could they agree to such a thing?
I don’t know how much effort he put in, what kind of efforts he made, and what kind of anger he suffered.
Qiao Yuyan didn't ask, because she knew that even if she asked, Uncle Wen wouldn't answer. He would either cover it up in a few words or just lie.
Why bother?
As long as she knows this in her heart and knows his deep friendship, there will always be a day in the future where she can repay him.
Now that I know that he has been planning for himself for so long, the most important thing is of course, as he said, to calmly attend the Wen family's birthday banquet so that all his efforts will not be in vain.
Therefore, on the official day of Mrs. Wen's birthday, Qiao Yuyan carefully considered her dress. Even though it was not too showy, it was definitely not too plain. She was charming yet generous, and dignified yet playful.
After looking in the mirror for a long time, she nodded with satisfaction, and the maids couldn't help laughing.
"Girls are born better than others. If you don't put much effort into dressing up on weekdays, it's hard for others to compare with you. What's more, if you put in some effort today, even if others look at it, they will sigh that our uncle is so lucky."
Pinlan smiled and tied up a concubine-colored cloud shoulder bag for her, "It's a pity that I can't follow you to see the excitement. On Qixi Festival and Shiye, take good care of the girl."
What happened last time left everyone in Qingxitai with lingering fears. Now whenever Qiao Yuyan takes an extra step, Pinlan has to ask her again and again.
What's more, Qiao Yuyan's feet are just right, and Pinlan is the oldest, so she is afraid that these young maids are not suitable enough.
When they arrived at the second door, Qiao Yurong and Qiao Yuning were already waiting. Xu and Yao were one month old and were not suitable for walking, and the other was still bedridden and sick.
The old lady had no choice but to take the three sisters to the Wen family.
It's just that Qiao Yuning's appearance surprised Qiao Yuyan, but also seemed to be expected.
It stands to reason that now that she is engaged to Wen Tingyuan, Qiao Yuning and Wen Liang are no longer possible. If she runs over at this time, isn't she asking for trouble?
But if Qiao Yuning is really so easy to keep to herself, then she is not Qiao Yuning.
But now Qiao Yuyan is not afraid of her making any small moves. It is the territory of the Wen family. If she really has any plans, she can only seek her own death.
The Wen family is now gaining momentum. It is said that the second master who lives far away in the south of the Yangtze River is also expected to be transferred to the capital after the next Beijing inspection. That will at least be the third rank. When the two brothers are in power, the momentum of the Wen family will surely be further enhanced.
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What's more, Concubine Li in the palace was also diagnosed with pregnancy. The Holy Emperor was very happy. After the baby was safely delivered, he was expected to be crowned a concubine.
Of course Qiao Yuyan knew that the second master failed to stay in Beijing in the end, but others did not know, so the Wen family's birthday banquet was almost comparable to the Song family's wedding banquet not long ago.
The Qiao family is now related by marriage to the Wen family, so naturally they are different from the others, including the old lady and several descendants, who all came together.
As soon as the Qiao family's carriage arrived at the back door, it was ushered in by two enthusiastic women.
"The old lady from my in-laws came here in person. Our old lady really didn't expect it, otherwise we would have welcomed her at the door no matter what."
That woman can talk, and every word she speaks is flattering.
The old lady waved her hands repeatedly, "How can this be true? There are so many people coming and going in your house today, so there is really no need to be too polite. We don't need other people."
It was originally Mrs. Wen's birthday, so why would Mrs. Wen go out to greet the guests?
Who would have thought that the old lady of the Wen family actually came out, had a nice chat with the old lady, and then pulled Qiao Yuyan to her side, "Me! My favorite is your eldest girl. She always hides her secrets.
If you hide it and refuse to let it out, I will keep it close to you today. No one can snatch it from me!"
What he said made everyone around him laugh. Qiao Yurong also secretly cast a teasing smile at Qiao Yuyan. Only Qiao Yuning seemed to be looking at something uneasily.