20demayo Chapter 205 Eating Dog Food
Chapter 205 Eating Dog Food
Because of Wen Zongji's promise, Pei Rujing felt much better. She got off the carriage with Wen Zongji's help, and the three of them entered Wangchun Tower together.
In the private room
Wen Zongji ordered several of his signature dishes and then had a pot of his best wine brought over.
Yuan Tianxi said, "One pot is not enough."
Wen Zongji laughed and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Yuan, there will be plenty of wine today."
After saying that, Wen Zongji looked at the waiter and said, "Bring us two more cups of tea."
"Adults don't drink alcohol?"
Wen Zongji shook his head: "The county princess doesn't like the taste of alcohol."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Tianxi immediately looked at Wen Zongji with sympathy.
In his eyes, life is meaningless without alcohol.
Fortunately, he had the foresight to not marry, otherwise he wouldn't be enjoying this pleasure today.
Soon after, the food and drinks were served.
Yuan Tianxi poured himself a glass of wine and tasted it. He nodded in satisfaction before picking up his chopsticks to eat.
Then he paused.
Wen Zongji waved for the maids behind him to leave, and personally served Pei Rujing food, placing it in her bowl and plate, and even thoughtfully removing the fish bones.
Pei Rujing took Wen Zongji's care for granted. Even when the food was placed right in front of her, she was too lazy to pick up her chopsticks and just waited for Wen Zongji to feed her.
Yuan Tianxi looked down at the wine glass in front of him and felt that he was already full after just starting to drink.
Wen Zongji kept his word and, when he said he would serve Pei Rujing her meal, he wouldn't let Qinghe and the others lift a finger.
He first served food to Pei Rujing, then ate himself, always keeping an eye on the amount of food in front of her. When she was almost finished eating, he would help her serve some more, making sure that there was no food left in front of her. He took excellent care of her.
Seeing that Pei Rujing had almost finished eating, Wen Zongji asked, "Would you like some soup?"
In the past, Pei Rujing would not drink it, since she should eat less for dinner.
But having enjoyed Wen Zongji's care today, she nodded: "Yes."
Wen Zongji then picked up a bowl to serve her soup and placed it in front of her, saying, "Be careful, it's hot."
Yuan Tianxi said quietly, "It's been sitting for quite a while now, it's not hot anymore."
Wen Zongji looked up at him: "Mr. Yuan, have you finished your wine? Changdong, have someone bring another pot of wine over."
He thought Yuan Tianxi was responding because there was no more wine to drink.
Yuan Tianxi raised his hand to interrupt: "We haven't finished drinking yet."
Wen Zongji asked in surprise, "Has Mr. Yuan's alcohol tolerance decreased today?"
In the past, he would have already started drinking the second pot.
Pei Rujing lowered her head and drank her soup, not participating.
Yuan Tianxi looked at the two of them and said, "My lord and the county princess are truly a loving couple."
Wen Zongji laughed and said, "We're husband and wife."
Yuan Tianxi chimed in, "That's true."
He had met many couples, but very few were like them.
At first, when he saw Wen Zongji serving food to Pei Rujing, he thought Wen Zongji would be reluctant. After all, he had never seen a man serve his wife like this before, and even the most considerate man would not do so.
But after watching the whole process, he didn't see a trace of reluctance on Wen Zongji's face.
He did it very naturally.
Yuan Tianxi unconsciously recalled the rumors about the two of them.
Because of his love of drinking, he frequented various brothels and restaurants, and thus heard a lot of gossip.
Initially, rumors of a secret affair between the two spread like wildfire, and then news of their engagement spread, with everyone saying that Wen Zongji had struck gold.
Later, Wen Zongji achieved the third-highest rank in the imperial examination and publicly expressed his feelings for Pei Rujing, which improved his public image.
Everyone loves the story of talented men and beautiful women. Apart from his slightly inferior social status, Wen Zongji was good-looking, virtuous, and learned. People gradually began to say that Pei Rujing had a discerning eye for talent.
As the Beijing Daily became a hit, Wen Zongji's abilities were once again recognized. At this point, the rumors that the two were mismatched disappeared. Instead, everyone said that Pei Rujing had high standards and was able to recognize Wen Zongji when he was still a nobody.
Even those who admired Wen Zongji began to feel that, apart from her family background, Pei Rujing was not as gentle and virtuous as other ladies from prominent families, and that Wen Zongji was the one who had been wronged.
There is much speculation about their story among the public, and everyone has their own analysis.
Having witnessed firsthand how the two get along, Yuan Tianxi can only say that everyone was wrong.
They were more in love than anyone thought.
Wen Zongji did not endure humiliation due to Pei Rujing's status as everyone imagined.
Contrary to popular belief, Pei Rujing did not always use her status to suppress Wen Zongji.
Their relationship seems more stable than that of ordinary couples.
Yuan Tianxi downed a glass of wine. He wasn't a particularly curious person, but he was inexplicably looking forward to seeing what the two of them would be like in the future.
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Having been fed dog food the whole time, Yuan Tianxi was sent back to the Yuan residence by Wen Zongji in the Marquis's carriage after he had eaten and drunk his fill.
Wen Zongji and Pei Rujing returned to the Marquis's residence together.
Pei Rujing leaned against the carriage, resting her chin on her hand as she looked at him: "You did well today, so I can barely forgive you for disappearing these past few days."
Wen Zongji argued in his defense: "I've served my wife so diligently, shouldn't I be rewarded?"
Pei Rujing's heart raced slightly, but she feigned ignorance: "What reward?"
Wen Zongji's gaze deepened: "Since my wife can't think of anything, then I'll fetch it myself."
After saying that, Wen Zongji pulled Pei Rujing into his arms and kissed her before she could react.
Pei Rujing only offered a symbolic resistance before obediently opening her lips.
The two, who hadn't been intimate in a long time, missed each other more than they had imagined, and clung to each other, unwilling to let go.
They clung to each other for a long time, until Pei Rujing felt like she was about to suffocate, before Wen Zongji finally let her go.
Their foreheads touched, and Wen Zongji breathed softly, "I missed you so much."
Pei Rujing closed her eyes, her chest rising and falling slightly.
Feeling the surge of desire within him, Wen Zongji said in a hoarse voice, "My wife, shall we discuss something?"
Pei Rujing asked, "What is it?"
"Let's call a truce tonight, and I'll continue pursuing you tomorrow."
Pei Rujing's brow twitched. She wasn't an innocent young girl, and she immediately understood Wen Zongji's hidden meaning.
But if she just agreed like that, wouldn't it make her seem like she has no principles?
But she missed him very much.
It wasn't just Wen Zongji who wanted to merge the other person into his own body.
After a moment of silence, Pei Rujing said firmly, "No way!"
Wen Zongji smiled wryly; it seemed he would have to handle things himself tonight.
Before long, they arrived at the Marquis's residence. The two straightened their clothes and got off the carriage together.
All the way back to Yunguang Academy
Before entering the main room, Pei Rujing's eyes flashed slightly, and she said in a warning tone, "Don't take advantage of the fact that Qinghe and the others won't stop you and sneak back to the main room."
"How could I...?"
Pei Rujing didn't let him finish speaking; she just gave him a deep look and left.
Wen Zongji was taken aback, then his eyes suddenly brightened.