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Chapter 91 The Wen Family Mobilizes

Wenwen followed her third aunt and the others downstairs.

A group of people, carrying their own prepared dry food and limited ingredients, walked through the corridor and came to the kitchen courtyard.

The gate to the courtyard was unlocked. Without thinking twice, Wenwen pushed the gate open and stepped inside.

Good heavens, he hadn't even landed properly yet.

"hiss!"

"hiss!"

Wow! Oh.

Several gasps followed by an "Wow!" came from behind.

Wenwen looked up and saw all the furnishings in the courtyard.

The guesthouse's kitchen and courtyard are absolutely wonderful.

There is a well in the courtyard, which is very convenient for washing vegetables, and especially convenient for slaughtering chickens and ducks.

The firewood in the woodshed was piled up neatly, filling the entire room.

Everything needed for cooking was readily available: large pots and small pots, steamers and earthenware jars, filling the stove.

It can be said that everything is ready except for the ingredients.

The above are all the essential layouts for a kitchen, so I won't elaborate further.

but.

Aside from what should be there, there are indeed some things in this courtyard that shouldn't be there.

Or rather, it is unusual.

For example:

Not far from the well, under the eaves, there is a pavilion with stone platforms and piers. On the stone platforms is a chessboard, and from a distance, the chess pieces appear to be made of jade.

Several lamps hung by the kitchen window, one of which was shaped like a shiny, golden rabbit.

In the center of the countertop where pots and pans were placed, there was a pestle. This pestle was larger than usual and looked very heavy. It was also golden and shiny, but even more so than the lamp wick.

Wenwen carefully searched around and saw that there were many ornaments in the courtyard that were either made of gold or jade, which were displayed so brightly on the table that they were enough to arouse greed.

She quickly blinked to clear her head.

Although she loves money, she doesn't pocket all kinds of money.

She sighed inwardly.

No wonder my third aunt and the others made that sound.

To be honest, the Wen family was also an official family. They had attended many banquets at the homes of high-ranking officials and colleagues, and had seen the kitchens of many families. It was safe to say that no family would have such a high-profile display in their kitchen.

Other people have money, so they decorate elsewhere; they wouldn't flaunt it in the kitchen.

The kitchen of this inn is filled with so many valuable items, which clearly gives off the impression that I am very rich and willful.

She likes this personality trait.

But he still couldn't help chatting with a few people, spouting nonsense.

"Third Aunt, with so much gold here, won't cooking here smell like gold?"

"Hey, what are you thinking about? I'm afraid it'll blind me."

"That's right. My eyesight isn't good. I accidentally cut my hand. It didn't smell like gold; it smelled like blood."

"Hehe, hehe."

Wen Lanling, who was always known for her gentleness and virtue, suddenly blurted out, "I've seen a bit of the world, so why do I feel like a country bumpkin coming to the city as soon as I enter this room? Don't you think so, little sister?"

Wen Lanmin chimed in, "Big sister, it's not just you; we all probably feel the same way. This exile has certainly broadened our horizons."

Ren also joined the discussion, saying, "No wonder people say that reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles."

Ye agreed in a low voice, "I think our exile of three thousand miles is the right thing to do. It not only broadens our horizons but also strengthens our minds."

That's quite a bold statement!

One second of silence, the next second of applause and praise.

Several people burst into laughter.

“Haha, hahahaha…”

The laughter was so infectious, it carried upstairs and out of the building.

The Wen family lived in the small building.

The family upstairs heard the laughter downstairs. Although they didn't know why they were so happy, as long as they weren't depressed, complaining, or cursing, as long as it didn't interfere with their meals, and as long as the family's spirits were still up, they could laugh as much as they wanted. Laughter was always better than tears.

As for the people outside the building, they have no say in what's going on inside; let them think what they want.

Wenwen was in the kitchen chatting and joking with several elders, talking nonsense and rambling on.

The elders used all their skills to prepare a sumptuous lunch in no time.

The Wen family gathered on the third floor, sitting together in a lively atmosphere.

A truly meaningful family reunion dinner is about to begin.

This was also a wish of the Wen family.

The Wen family had three generations of military officers. As soldiers, fighting on the battlefield and guarding the border was their daily routine. During festivals, the Wen family was always short of something, which meant that the Wen family never had a time for a complete family reunion.

Unexpectedly, a true family reunion actually occurred on this journey of exile.

As the head of the family, Wen Yuanqian sat in the main seat, extremely excited.

"Our family is truly reunited this time. Although it's not perfect that we're on the road to exile, it's true that we're reunited and that we're all together. From now on, our family must work together to overcome this difficult time."

Wen Qilin was the biggest supporter, saying, "Father, I will follow your arrangements."

"Grandfather, don't worry, your grandson will definitely be obedient."

Everyone present expressed their willingness to follow the arrangements.

Wenwen wholeheartedly agreed, "Grandfather, I'll do whatever you point to, without hesitation."

Wen Chengbin followed, "Grandfather, I'm determined to keep up with my sister's pace."

Wen Chengfeng wasn't to be outdone, "Grandfather, me too."

"Okay, okay, cough..."

Wen Yuanqian said "good" several times in a row, and then coughed lightly.

"My requirement is that you younger generation should not be eager to take the lead in any situation, be careful in everything you do, and always remember that we are a big family. Remember that you also have a father, a mother, grandparents, and younger brothers and sisters."

"Take last night's stable fire for example. If our family hadn't taken a step back and suffered a loss, how could we have escaped this disaster last night!"

"Going back a bit further, there was a stampede when we first entered the town. If it weren't for the fact that there are many of us in the family, and we could have held things together by binding each other, the consequences would have been unimaginable."

"From now on, we need to be more vigilant when things happen, and not act rashly. Sometimes, taking a step back can really open up a whole new world."

After saying all this, Wen Yuanqian rested for a while and then continued.

"Next, I'll only talk about one thing: learning."

"Although we are currently on the road to exile, we can't really waste this time. I think everyone should seize the time to learn that technique. Once we learn it, at least we'll have some security when we run."

"Since we have some free time today, let's all stay indoors and recite some more. Reciting won't delay our recovery."

"Big Brother, Second Brother, Wen'er, you guys should give us some pointers."

"By the way, Wen'er's flashcard learning shouldn't be neglected either; let's all improve together."

"Alright, is there anything else you'd like to add?"

Wen Yuanqian looked around at everyone present, young and old, but no one offered any suggestions. They were all staring intently at the ten large plates and ten large bowls of hearty dishes on the table.

"If no one else is willing to fill in, then start..."

Wen Yuanqian raised his hand high, about to lower it.

"Boom boom boom, boom boom, boom boom boom."

A knock sounded at the door.