After Transmigrating, I Gained a Wife - Chapter 9

When Luo Yan went out, she saw her mother and father chatting. Luo Yan smiled and walked over too.

The rain had grown a little lighter, but only a tiny bit. The pitter-patter of rain was still falling densely, and the cow and donkey in the courtyard were continuously being bathed by it. Hahaha…

The little chicks had a coop and were not being rained on. Otherwise, they really would have become drowned chickens.

Li Hanxue took quite some time to get up and tidy herself in the room. When she reached the main room and saw Father and Mother, she quickly stepped forward to greet them and serve tea.

Father Luo and Mother Luo happily drank the tea. Hanxue really was a sensible child.

After Li Hanxue finished serving tea, she went to sit beside Luo Yan. “The rain is so heavy~” It kept dripping nonstop, and her body could even feel the chill of the rain.

Luo Yan said, “Mm. Around noon, the rain should get a little lighter.”

After Wen Liang went home yesterday, he shut himself in the study.

Even when Wen Liang’s father, Wen Zhengye, returned from outside that night, Wen Liang still had not come out of the study.

Wen Liang’s father found it strange. He had only been out for one day, yet after coming back, he had locked himself in the study. This had never happened before. Even after his teachers finished lessons, he had never stayed in the study like this the whole time.

When he entered the room, Wen Liang’s father saw Wen Liang painting.

After walking closer, he saw Wen Liang was painting a house, and that house seemed to be their own house? Wen Zhengye was very confused. Why was he painting a house for no reason? “You spent the whole afternoon painting a house? If you have that much time, read more books! Striving to pass the provincial exam this year is the proper path.”

“In my opinion, that master you spoke of is nothing much either. He only had you paint a house?”

Wen Liang looked at his father as he spoke and did not dare interrupt. He waited until his father finished speaking, then directly handed him the painting his master had drawn. After Wen Zhengye accepted the painting, he was very shocked. Even a house could be painted this well! This level of skill was enough for it to be kept and collected at home! “This was painted by that young master you mentioned?”

“Yes, Father!” Otherwise, could it have been painted by me? Sigh~ He wanted to retort, but could not.

“Amazing. If he’s this amazing, did you successfully become his disciple today?” If someone this skilled had not accepted him as a disciple, that would truly be a pity!

Wen Liang said, “I did. Master even left me homework. Master said there was no rush and that I could ask him if I had questions.”

Wen Zhengye said, “Good. Paint properly!”

Wen Liang said, “Father, this master of mine is two years younger than me!” Speaking of this, Wen Liang felt very ashamed.

“What?! Younger than you?” He had thought it was some reclusive expert. He had not expected it to be a young man. Then what heights could he reach in the future? Wen Zhengye did not even dare imagine it!

“Then you must study properly. Mm… When there is time, invite your master to come sit at our home. I will meet him and have a look at the other party.”

Wen Liang said, “…Father can go visit him personally. Master has not even asked me for tuition yet. He said that if I can persist for half a year, then I can pay the tuition then. According to Master’s meaning, if I cannot persevere, then there is no need to continue learning.”

This was unexpected. Someone two years younger than his son was already so principled! It seemed very necessary to go visit him personally.

“In that case, I’ll have your mother prepare gifts later. Tomorrow, I’ll go with you and visit him.”

Wen Liang said, “All right, Father. Tomorrow, I’ll also bring Bai Ting with me.”

“What kind of matter is it to bring a woman along? What are you thinking?” What family had someone attend school with a wife in tow? It was too improper!

Wen Liang said, “Master allowed it.” Righteous and confident!

“What? Your master allowed it?” What sort of thing was it to have one’s wife come along?

Wen Liang said, “Master said he would guide me on matters regarding the imperial examination. He wants Bai Ting to come because Master is thinking that in the future, Bai Ting can help me with the household.”

So that was how it was. Thinking about it this way, his son’s master was practically an immortal! He had only just accepted his son as a disciple, yet he was already thinking so far ahead for him. “So that is the case. Then listen to your master. Go eat first.”

“Mm,” Wen Liang said.

The next morning, Wen Liang and his wife Bai Ting prepared themselves and waited for his father. When Mother Wen heard that they were all going, she also wanted to go with them. Wen Liang thought Master probably would not mind, so he let his mother come along too.

The rain was heavy, so Wen Liang had the carriage drive over slowly.

When Wen Liang’s family arrived, it was almost noon. Luo Yan had the carriage stop inside the courtyard.

Wen Liang looked at his master a little sheepishly. He himself had not expected his entire family to come. “Master, this is my father, my mother, and my wife.”

Inwardly, Luo Yan was crying out, good heavens, the whole family came. If his elder sister had not married, would she have come along too? “Greetings. I am Luo Yan. Please sit down first. Don’t keep standing.”

After everyone sat down, Luo Yan continued, “This is my father, this is my mother, and this is my wife.” What was this situation? She could only feel a little nervous.

Wen Zhengye said, “Our visit today was a little abrupt. I hope you do not mind.”

Father Luo said, “It’s fine.” He did not know what Xiao Yan had done to make this entire family come over.

Li Hanxue poured tea for everyone. When she sat beside Luo Yan again, Luo Yan said to Hanxue, “Thank you for your trouble, Wife.”

Li Hanxue shyly glanced at Luo Yan, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

When Bai Ting noticed it, she felt a little envious.

Wen Zhengye said, “Yesterday, I saw Young Master’s painting in the study and was deeply amazed. It was painted extremely well.”

Luo Yan said, “Uncle, you can just call me Luo Yan. I do not dare accept the title of Young Master.” You old sir are not even learning from me, yet you call me that.

Father Luo said, “Since Wen Liang has already become her disciple, Luo Yan will teach him properly. Father Wen can be at ease.”

Wen Zhengye said, “Naturally, I am at ease. Young Master Luo Yan, my son will take the imperial examination this year. I ask you to take the trouble to guide Wen Liang. My son is also clever; he simply has not met a good teacher all this time.”

Good heavens, this old fox! If she guided him and he did not pass, would that mean she was not a good teacher either…? “I am his master, so I will naturally do my best to teach him.”

Mother Luo said, “Stay and eat lunch together.”

Luo Yan said, “Yes, stay and have lunch. Wen Liang, if you have any questions, I’ll answer them for you this afternoon. She is called Bai Ting, right? You can go to the room and chat with my wife.”

Father Luo said, “Mm. Hanxue, accompany Bai Ting and chat with her.”

Li Hanxue said, “All right, Father.” When she stood up, Hanxue realized that Miss Bai Ting was even a little taller than her. Mm, thinking about it this way, Husband was tall too. “Miss Bai, please come with me.”

Bai Ting said, “I’ll trouble you.”

Mother Luo glanced at Luo Yan. “Xiao Yan, let’s go make lunch first. Let your father and Father Wen chat.”

With so many people, they needed to make several dishes.

Luo Yan said, “All right, Mother.”

Mother Wen said, “I’ll help too.”

“No need, no need. You’re a guest. How could we let you work? Xiao Yan and I can handle it.”

Luo Yan stir-fried eggs with chili peppers, made braised ribs, a vegetable dish, potato stew with meat, and an egg and greens soup. She also killed one of the chickens she had bought. Half of it was made into chicken soup, and the other half was braised.

When the dishes were all brought to the table, the Wen family members were all stunned.

They had not expected that Luo Yan was not only extraordinary in painting, but also so amazing at cooking! Just smelling the food made their stomachs rumble.

Father Luo felt quite proud and had chatted a lot with Wen Zhengye. He thought that if his daughter were to do business, she could interact more with Wen Zhengye.

Luo Yan said, “Mother, go sit down first. I’ll go call Miss Bai and my wife over to eat.”

Mother Luo said, “All right, go on.”

At first, Li Hanxue and Bai Ting were a little awkward, not knowing what to say. In the end, it was Hanxue who broke the silence. “How long has Miss Bai been married?”

Bai Ting froze for a moment. Miss Li’s question was quite direct. “One year. A little over one year. And you, Miss?”

“I was only married a few days ago.”

Bai Ting said, “So that’s how it is.” Then it made sense. Newlyweds were relatively intimate.

“Mm?” Li Hanxue was somewhat confused by Miss Bai’s words and did not understand what she meant by those four words.

Bai Ting said, “I just saw that Miss Li and your husband are very loving. Since you said you were newly married, I understood.”

Emmm, understood what? Just now? “You noticed?”

Bai Ting said, “Mm. The two of you are very loving.”

Li Hanxue said, “…No, it was only that Husband saw me pouring tea and said that I had worked hard. That was all.”

…Was she showing off? “Young Master Luo is considerate. That is a good thing.”

Li Hanxue said, “Mm. Husband treats me very well. How does Wen Liang treat you?”

Bai Ting said, “He… was good when we had just married. After he failed the imperial examination, and after that, he no longer showed the concern and care he had when we were first married.”

“How could that be?”

“It is like that. But men are all like this, right? Once the novelty passes, they do not like you as much anymore.”

Li Hanxue: “…”

“However, I did not expect Master Luo Yan to let me come and listen to lessons with my husband.”

Li Hanxue said, “Mm, I did not expect it either. But I feel my husband’s meaning is to tell Wen Liang not to neglect you because of his studies.”

“Really?” Bai Ting had not expected Young Master Luo Yan to do such a thing.

Li Hanxue said, “Mm. My husband told Wen Liang that only when husband and wife grow together can they go farther.”

“Miss Li, please help me thank your husband.”

Li Hanxue said, “All right. Miss Bai, there is no need to be polite.”

…

When Luo Yan arrived, the two of them were still talking. “Wife, Miss Bai, let’s go eat. In the future, you’ll have plenty of time to chat.”

Bai Ting said, “I’ll trouble Young Master Luo.”

“It’s no trouble. Let’s go.”

Seeing that Luo Yan and the others had come, Father Luo said, “Come quickly, sit down and eat.”

Father Luo looked at Wen Zhengye and said, “There isn’t much wine, so let’s just have a small drink.”

Wen Zhengye said, “That sounds excellent.”

Mother Luo said, “Everyone, don’t be restrained. Hurry and eat.”

Luo Yan did not care whether there were many people or not. She served chicken soup for her wife. Her wife, on the other hand, felt rather embarrassed. “Try it and see if you like it.”

Father Luo did not mind at all. Seeing Wen Zhengye’s surprised expression, he smiled and said, “This son of mine is filial and treats his wife very well too.”

Wen Zhengye said, “Very good, very good.”

Luo Yan said, “Everyone, just treat this as your own home. Wen Liang, you should also serve a bowl for your wife and mother to try.”

Wen Liang said, “Ah, mm, oh, all right.” Incredible. He had never done this kind of thing before. Could Master be henpecked?

Since Master had spoken, he could only do as told.

Bai Ting looked at the bowl of chicken soup in front of her and, for a moment, did not know whether she should be happy or happy…

Mother Luo, meanwhile, happily held the chicken soup her daughter had served her. It tasted wonderful!

Author’s Note:

Li Hanxue: The chicken soup is delicious!

Luo Yan: Of course. How could something your husband made not be delicious?