The wicked sister-in-law is in charge; meals include fish and shrimp.

Chapter 312 Moving Out

The next day, when they arrived at the small inn, Wen Luozhi knocked on the door, holding Helian Zhiyan's hand with an expectant look on her face.

The door finally opened from the inside after a long while. Gu Wenhuai looked at the unfamiliar girl in front of him and asked, "Who are you?"

"Grandpa Gu!" Before Wen Luozhi could answer, Helian Zhiyan rushed over excitedly.

Looking down at the little baby clinging to his legs, Gu Wenhuai was torn between pushing him away and not pushing him back.

“Miss, this…” Gu Wenhuai looked at Wen Luozhi, who was also a stranger, with a troubled expression.

"Grandpa Gu, it's me!"

"I am Xiao Yan!"

Helian Zhiyan raised her head and pouted, wondering how Grandpa Gu could have forgotten her so quickly.

Gu Wenhuai raised his hand in astonishment, cupping the slightly yellowish face that was looking at him. "You...you...you are Xiao Yan?!"

He couldn't believe it, but squinting to look closely, he found that they were indeed very similar, and their heights were not different either.

"What happened to you, little one?" he said, his cloudy eyes welling up with tears.

Such a lovely, delicate little girl has turned into a sallow-faced boy. Poor thing!

His big, stupid grandson still says the child is fine, but is that really true?! The child has suffered terribly.

He looked heartbroken. Wen Luozhi, standing at the door, smiled and whispered, "Don't worry, sir. Xiao Yan is just pretending; she hasn't really changed like this."

Gu Wenhuai then realized that there was still someone standing at the door, so he quickly welcomed the person into the house.

Upon learning who she was and observing Wen Luozhi's demeanor, Gu Wenhuai's eyes revealed deep admiration.

He had seen countless people, and this girl in front of him couldn't be too bad.

Furthermore, since she was the object of his beloved disciple Xin Yu's affections, his fondness for Wen Luozhi continued to rise.

Wen Luozhi asked him to come back to her courtyard, something Gu Wenhuai had initially considered refusing.

Unable to resist Helian Zhiyan's persistent pleading, he packed up his few belongings and the three of them returned to the small courtyard together.

Gu Wenhuai immediately fell in love with the lively atmosphere of the courtyard, and Wen Zixun had already helped tidy up the house.

The comforter has thick, soft padding and a soft down comforter, and the pillow is filled with calming herbs.

Upon entering, the first thing you see is a bookshelf filled with books, which looks very comfortable.

Gu Wenhuai looked at the brother and sister with gratitude in his eyes. "Thank you," he said, clasping his hands in a fist salute to them.

"Sir, there's no need for such formalities. Just tell me what you need, as if you were in your own home."

Wen Zixun grinned, looking warm and sincere.

"Sixth Brother, do you know who that old man is?" Wen Luozhi asked with a sly smile after they came out.

Wen Zixun, without looking up as he picked some radishes, replied, "Isn't he Xiao Yan's grandfather?"

Wen Luozhi shook her head, and Wen Zixun, uninterested in the matter, didn't ask any further questions.

Since it's his sister who brought him back, he figured it couldn't be anything bad; he didn't care about anything else.

It was still early after dinner, so Wen Luozhi bought some things to go see Wen Zijin.

Upon hearing that his master was Wu Yazi, Gu Wenhuai pondered for a moment and decided to go along as well.

When the group arrived at the thatched hut, Wu Yazi was the first to rush out upon hearing the commotion.

"Oh my, you little rascal, you've finally decided to come see this old man!"

Wu Yazi was very excited; he had been living a very bland life these past few days.

His apprentice can indeed cook, but the food he makes is only cooked through; whether it tastes good or not is another matter.

I should have agreed to invite someone over...

Seeing Wen Luozhi meant there would be delicious food, and Wu Yazi was overjoyed at that moment.

Wen Luozhi handed him a few egg tarts from the insulated bag. He happily took them, but when he saw Gu Wenhuai getting off the carriage, he almost dropped the tarts.

"Gu...Gu..." He was so shocked that he couldn't speak, and he bowed slightly to pay his respects.

Gu Wenhuai stepped forward to support him, saying, "Headmaster Wu, there's no need for such formalities. I'm just an ordinary person now."

Wu Yazi paused for a moment, then roughly understood what he meant, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

He had heard a little about what was happening in the capital, but he never imagined it had developed to this extent.

Upon entering the courtyard, Wen Luozhi saw a plate of boiled greens and a salad of tomatoes on the table and gave the master and apprentice a sympathetic look.

"Mr. Wu, why don't you come with us?" Wen Luozhi tentatively suggested.

Because the food was so poor, she was really worried about their nutritional status.

It's fine for an old man to eat vegetarian food, but Wen Zijin is a young man who has to study every day, so he can't afford to be malnourished.

Vegetables don't nourish the brain...

Fearing Wu Yazi might refuse, he added, "There are plenty of places; I guarantee I'll find you a quiet, beautiful spot where no one will bother you."

Wu Ya Zi pondered for a moment, and Gu Wen Huai, seeing his hesitation, patted him on the shoulder, "Brother Wu! When you get old, you should enjoy life! Listen to the children."

He could tell that the girl felt sorry for him and his apprentice, as this place was indeed inconvenient.

Wen Zijin didn't care; it was all the same to him wherever he was.

Wu Yazi looked at his sensible and obedient disciple, then at Wen Luozhi who was smiling brightly, and nodded in agreement.

"Then let's go pack our things. You two can chat for a while."

Wen Luozhi's eyes darted around, and she pressed Wen Zijin, who was about to follow them into the house, onto a small stool and sat her down with a smile, saying:

"Master Gu is a very learned man; Fifth Brother, you may wish to learn a thing or two from him."

Gu Wenhuai laughed heartily, "Perfect timing, let this old man see what kind of disciple Brother Wu has chosen."

Wen Zijin smiled and bowed to the two elders, displaying utmost humility and elegance.

I'll just leave the things I brought last time here; most of them are useless outside.

They finished packing in no time. Wen Luozhi carried two light bundles, while Wen Zixun held a bamboo basket containing carefully wrapped books.

The three people in the courtyard had reached a state of complete absorption. Wen Zixun, watching from the side, scratched his head and asked, "What did Fifth Brother mean by what he just said?"

Wen Luozhi shook her head. "If even Fifth Brother, who's so smart, doesn't know, then I certainly don't know either."

She chuckled, picked up her things, and headed towards the carriage, with Wen Zixun following behind her like a little follower.

Wen Luozhi cooked a few dishes for them along the way, and the group only set off after they finished eating.

Wu Yazi settled down in the small courtyard first, because Gu Wenhuai was next door and the two of them were chatting endlessly.

"Zijin is excellent! Brother Wu has truly found a treasure."

Gu Wenhuai stroked his beard, his eyes almost overflowing with admiration.

Wen Zijin has exceptional comprehension. Among the many scions of prominent families he has taught in the capital, few are like him, in fact, none.

Speaking of this, Wu Yazi smiled smugly, "Actually, the moment I saw this kid, I knew he was the one!"

Wu Yazi shook his head with delight, though he couldn't explain why.

The two chatted until late at night before finally going to sleep, and it was Wen Zijin who woke them up the next day.

“Master, it’s time to test your disciple,” Wen Zijin said with a hint of helplessness.

Over the past few days, he has come to realize that his master has an extreme fondness for sleeping in.

Although Wu Yazi was sitting there, he waved his hand blankly and said, "What's on the test? You already know it all."

"Go play somewhere else, and then continue reading the next part."

After he finished speaking, he stood up and stretched. He had an appointment to play chess with Grand Tutor Gu yesterday, and he couldn't be late!

Wen Zijin: ...

Never mind, let's wait until Master has had his fill of fun before we talk about it.

"Fifth Brother, Fifth Brother!" Wen Luozhi called to him softly from the courtyard gate as he did his eye exercises, waving at him.