The Farm Girl's Charismatic Fortune-Chapter 382 - 378: Returning Home

The next day was the day for the return visit, and Ruo Xuan and Xuanyuan Que arrived back at Princess Wuyou’s residence just as the morning was ending.

The whole family stood crowded at the door to welcome them.

When Ruo Xuan stepped out of the carriage, her legs gave way, and Xuanyuan Que, quick as a flash, caught her waist and steadied her.

Ruo Xuan couldn’t help but glare at him!

It was all his fault. Not only did he not use his Spiritual Power to help her recover her strength, but he also wouldn’t let her use hers.

It made her legs weak as she alighted from the carriage.

Holding her wrist, Xuanyuan Que then infused her with a trickle of Spiritual Power.

Ruo Xuan felt much better all around, and she smiled at Xuanyuan Que.

That smile, her eyes and brows unfolded like a flower blossoming under the morning sun, lively and delicate.

Lady Liu saw her beloved daughter’s legs soften as she alighted from the carriage and felt both distressed and relieved.

The distress was because her daughter had experienced her conjugal rites for the first time, and her son-in-law was not very restrained.

But this also meant that her daughter and son-in-law were on good terms, so she felt relieved.

Of course, she felt more distress than relief; her daughter was married, would become a mother and a wife, and could no longer act like a pampered child in her parents’ arms, carefree and without worries.

Madam Lei, followed by her children and grandchildren, bowed in respect, "This humble woman/this humble servant/this commoner/this maid has seen the Ninth Prince and his wife!"

Ruo Xuan was surprised and quickly helped her grandmother and mother to their feet, "Why are you all still bowing?"

Xuanyuan Que, who seldom spoke up, said, "We’re family now, no need for such formalities in the future."

Madam Lei smiled, "This is your first return home, and we thought it best to be formal. It won’t happen again, let’s go inside!"

Ruo Xuan walked inside, arm in arm with Lady Liu and Madam Lei.

The women stayed in the inner court, while Xuanyuan Que was invited to the outer court.

The Ruo brothers, including Ruo Xuan’s, knew Xuanyuan Que was a man of few words, not given to talking idly. But he was profoundly learned and always ready to answer their questions, so they had already prepared what to ask him.

Though Xuanyuan Que preferred tranquility, that didn’t mean he was antisocial.

These were the people who had cared for his beloved flower, allowing her to grow up carefree and happy for eighteen years.

Therefore, Xuanyuan Que was extraordinarily patient with them, always ready to answer their questions.

When he did speak, he was still not wordy and always got straight to the point, usually in just one sentence. But whether it was about politics, military, academia, medicine, or business, what Xuanyuan Que said always enlightened them significantly.

The members of the Ruo family felt immense admiration for him, and their questions kept multiplying.

They didn’t need to worry about the awkwardness and lulls they had feared before.

The atmosphere was very harmonious until an untimely voice rang out.

"Cousin-in-law, I am Xuanbao’s older cousin-in-law."

Xuanyuan Que looked up but did not speak.

Everyone in the room looked over.

The Ruo brothers couldn’t help but twitch at the corners of their mouths; they themselves would not dare to call the Ninth Prince ’brother-in-law’!

Zhang Chengye’s face changed slightly, and he whispered to his elder son-in-law, "Jingzhong, do not be disrespectful."

Feng Jingzhong continued as if he hadn’t heard, having been warned by his father-in-law beforehand that the Ninth Prince was aloof and disliked being disturbed, advising him not to speak out of turn and definitely not to offend anyone from the Heavenly Family, as their entire family couldn’t bear the consequences.

But to him, the Ninth Prince seemed quite approachable, didn’t he?

He answered whatever everyone asked.

Feng Jingzhong disregarded his father-in-law and said with a smile, "Cousin-in-law, I just became a Scholar this year."

This time, when Xuanbao got married, Xuanbao’s maternal grandfather and her maternal aunt’s family also came.

Not only did the Zhang Family come in full, Xuanbao’s three married female cousins along with their husbands also came to the Capital to attend Xuanbao’s wedding.

Feng Jingzhong was Zhang Rui’s husband.

Xuanyuan Que played with the teacup in his hand and did not speak, waiting for what he would say next.

Ruojian, the son of Ruo Chuan, was only six years old. He sat quietly beside his older brothers without speaking.

His parents had taught him that when adults were speaking, children should not interrupt.

However, hearing this, he could not hold back and asked his brother Ruoyang next to him, "Brother Wu, didn’t you say that being a Scholar doesn’t count as passing with honors?"

Ruoyang was the son of Ruo Shan, and at eleven, he had already passed the Scholar examination and ranked first.

When congratulating his brother on becoming a Scholar, his brother had said that being a Scholar didn’t count as passing with honors; it was merely passing.

Only when someone, like their Second Uncle or Fourth Uncle, passed the Imperial Examinations as Top Scholar, Runner-up, or Third place, did it count as passing with honors.

Ruoyang covered his brother’s mouth and said, "When adults are speaking, children should not interrupt."

Ruojian quickly nodded, indicating that he understood.

Zhang Jingzhong’s face turned red with anger. How could being a Scholar not count as passing with honors? Did they know how difficult it was to achieve that?

But given the Ruo Family’s high status and power, he did not dare to reprimand the sons of the Ruo Family.

He could only continue, "Cousin-in-law, I am hoping to secure a minor official position in the Capital. Could you possibly arrange something for me? The rank doesn’t need to be too high; fifth or sixth rank would suffice."

The members of the Ruo Family frowned.

Zhang Chengye hurriedly said, "Ninth Prince, he was drunk last night and hasn’t sobered up yet; he’s talking in his sleep! Please do not blame him, Ninth Prince."

Xuanyuan Que just nodded and did not speak.

Ruo Shui spoke up to end the topic, "Ninth Prince, it is getting late. Shouldn’t lunch be ready by now? Shall we go and eat?"

Ruo Shui was nearly furious inside. The members of the Ruo Family had never once begged their sons-in-law for anything. They had always achieved fame and official positions through their own capabilities.

That was their pride!

He could not understand how his brother-in-law had chosen such a son-in-law.

Xuanyuan Que said, "Very well."

Thus, the people of the Ruo Family left the scene, surrounding Xuanyuan Que.

Zhang Chengye held Zhang Jingzhong tightly, preventing him from following them.

Once only the two in-laws were left in the room, Zhang Jingzhong, unhappy, said, "Father-in-law, why did you have to say that just now? Don’t you wish your son-in-law could become an official so that Ruirui could have a better life and receive respect wherever she goes?"

Zhang Chengye, with a stern face, said, "With your actions, haven’t you already caused Ruirui to be unable to face others? How can she receive any respect then? If you truly wish for Ruirui to receive respect, you should earn it through genuine talents and learning by passing the Imperial Scholar examinations, and then let the Imperial Court appoint you to an official position, not just because you’re a minor Scholar dreaming of an official position!"

"As long as I become an official, Ruirui will be the wife of an official, and naturally, she will gain respect due to her husband’s status. Father-in-law, you shouldn’t have said I was drunk in front of the cousin-in-law. If you had supported me a little, perhaps the cousin-in-law would have agreed! I am a Scholar, and I have academic honors, how is that not through genuine talents and learning? I am merely asking for a minor official position. Fifth or sixth rank official positions are common in the Capital. Many powerful families seek such positions for their younger family members."

"And why am I lowering myself to ask for an official position? It’s also for Ruirui!"

Zhang Chengye, furious, said, "Then you don’t need to beg! Ruirui won’t care for it! The Zhang Family doesn’t care for it either! Don’t embarrass me!"

After saying that, he flicked his sleeves and strode away.