By a twist of fate, the illegitimate son of the Marquis's family marries the county princess.

After the tea ceremony, it's time to get to know people!

First were Aunt Chen and Wen Shuyu, who were seated below Madam Jiang. Wen Zongji said, "These are my aunt and my younger sister Shuyu."

When Aunt Chen saw the two of them, her eyes reddened with emotion. She took out a bracelet from her sleeve and handed it to Pei Rujing, saying, "Third Young Master, you and the County Princess should get along well from now on."

Pei Rujing looked at the crystal-clear bracelet in front of her, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes. This kind of bracelet was not worthy of her attention at all. She turned her head and was about to hand it to Qinghe casually.

Wen Zongji pressed her hand down and slipped the bracelet onto her wrist, his gaze deep and unfathomable: "Princess, this is a token of my aunt's affection."

Pei Rujing was furious. No one had ever dared to treat her like this before. Just as she was about to lash out, she met Wen Zongji's emotionless gaze, and for some reason, she felt a chill in her heart.

Thinking that Wen Zongji hadn't forced her to consummate the marriage last night, Pei Rujing decided to give him face, and the anger on her face dissipated.

Granny Feng watched in horror. Seeing Wen Zongji suppress Pei Rujing's anger, she couldn't help but glance at Wen Zongji.

Wen Shuyu is thirteen years old this year, still young, but she has prepared a gift for Pei Rujing.

"Sister-in-law, this is a purse I embroidered. I hope you like it."

Pei Rujing glanced at it and casually complimented, "It's well embroidered."

Wen Shuyu was very happy to be praised and said joyfully, "If you like it, sister-in-law, I will embroider for you again in the future."

Pei Rujing declined, saying, "No need, I have an embroiderer with me."

As the only legitimate daughter of the eldest princess, Pei Rujing's marriage was not only marked by a grand procession of red bridal décor, but also by a diverse array of dowry members.

Wen Shuyu nodded dejectedly.

Wen Zongji was an orphan in his previous life. Seeing his somewhat well-behaved younger sister, he couldn't help but feel pity for her and said gently, "I need one. How about Shuyu embroiders one for her brother?"

Wen Shuyu raised her small face and asked in confusion, "But I embroidered one for Third Brother before, and he thought it wasn't good and told me not to embroider anymore."

Wen Zongji couldn't help but curse the original owner in his heart. He was ashamed of his status as an illegitimate son and dared not get angry at those who ignored him, but his attitude towards his birth mother and younger sister became more and more awful.

Aunt Chen was a concubine, and although Wen Zongji was a son of a concubine, he was still a master in the mansion. According to the rules, his status was higher than that of Aunt Chen. However, Aunt Chen was Wen Zongji's birth mother after all, so it was only natural for her to call him "Brother Ji" in private. Even Wen Chuanhong would not say anything about it.

However, the original owner got angry as soon as he heard Aunt Chen call him Ji-ge'er, and only allowed Aunt Chen to call him Third Young Master.

Unable to do anything to others, they seek a sense of superiority from their own birth mother!

Scum!

Wen Zongji added, "I didn't expect Shuyu's embroidery skills to improve so much. Now it looks quite beautiful."

Wen Shuyu was naive and believed Wen Zongji's words, nodding repeatedly: "Third Brother likes bamboo, doesn't he? I'll embroider a bamboo leaf purse for Third Brother."

"it is good."

After recognizing Wen Zongji's birth mother and younger sister, it was the turn of Wen Zongren, the eldest son of the Marquis's family.

"This is my eldest brother, and this is my eldest sister-in-law."

Sitting obediently in Zhong's lap, Wen-ge'er raised his little hand and said in a childish voice, "I am Wen-ge'er."

Everyone laughed upon hearing this.

Wen Zongji was also amused: "Yes, this is our young master, Wen-ge'er."

Pei Rujing glanced at Wen Ge'er but didn't say anything; she had no interest in children.

Wen Ge blinked, somewhat disappointed. Why didn't his beautiful aunt hug him? He liked this new aunt.

Knowing her son's attraction to good looks, Mrs. Zhong covered his mouth to prevent him from saying anything embarrassing.

Wen Zongren presented Wen Zongji with the gifts he and his wife had prepared for their first meeting: "Your marriage is a joyous occasion, but don't get too caught up in the happiness and forget about next year's imperial examination. Only by passing the imperial examination will you be qualified to serve as an official in the court."

At the beginning of its founding, the Great Chu established a rule that noble titles would be abolished after five generations.

Wen Zongren's generation was the fifth generation, and the last generation of the Marquis of Zhongyong.

Wen Zongren was the eldest son of the Marquis's family and the heir of the Marquis of Zhongyong. He was five years older than Wen Zongji and bore the responsibility of the Marquis's family. He was precocious and always focused on instructing his younger brothers whenever he saw them.

Wen Zongren passed the imperial examination two years ago and entered the Hanlin Academy as a probationary official. The final examination will be held next April. If he is rated as first-class, he can stay in the Hanlin Academy.

The Great Chu has been established for over a hundred years. Today, the country is prosperous and the people are at peace. All nations come to pay tribute. The court values ​​civil administration, and the Hanlin Academy is recognized as the cradle of future prime ministers.

Only members of the Hanlin Academy can enter the cabinet!

Although Wen Zongren's words were disheartening, Wen Zongji was not ungrateful and nodded, "I dare not slack off."

After Wen Zongren came his youngest son, Wen Zongqi, who was also Wen Chuanhong's youngest son.

"This is my fourth brother!"

Wen Zongqi sat to the side, lazily yawning, his dark circles under his eyes quite noticeable. He raised his hand and said, "Hello, Third Sister-in-law."

He's the younger brother, so it's fine whether or not you prepare a gift.

However, Madam Chiang always doted on her youngest son, so she naturally made arrangements for him.

The servant behind him stepped forward and handed the gift to Wen Zongji: a set of writing implements.

Wen Zongji accepted it, saying, "Fourth brother, you're very kind."

Wen Zongqi chuckled and said, "Third brother, work hard and strive to pass the imperial examination and become a high-ranking official. In the future, you can take care of your younger brother."

Upon hearing this, Wen Chuanhong's face immediately darkened. If it weren't for the fact that today was the day for the bride to pay her respects, he would have definitely given Wen Zongqi a beating.

How could the legitimate son of a noble family be so unambitious!

Jiang quickly coughed lightly to remind Wen Zongqi.

Wen Zongqi noticed Wen Chuanhong's expression and, thinking of his own recently healed backside, straightened his posture and sat up straight: "Just kidding, Third Brother, don't mind it."

Wen Zongji nodded, suppressing a laugh: "I know."

This younger brother is quite an oddball. Although the youngest son of the legitimate wife has no chance of inheriting the title, he is still the legitimate son. As long as he is ambitious, Wen Chuanhong will definitely give him some resources.

But this youngest son, who was pampered by the Chiang family, had long ago decided to lay low and watch others make money, and then rely on his older brother to support him in the future.

How so?

This kind of thinking is actually quite common in this era. Many second sons who are not qualified to inherit the family business and have little ambition will choose to lie down and be parasites.

Will Wen Zongren take care of Wen Zongqi in the future?

Of course!

This is also the responsibility and duty of the eldest son.

Wen Zongji had no opinion on Wen Zongqi's attitude towards life, and he continued to take Pei Rujing to meet people.

Only Aunt Zhou remained, along with Wen Zongjing, who was also a son of a concubine like Wen Zongji.

"This is Aunt Zhou, and this is Second Brother!"

Aunt Zhou was charming and attractive, the kind of woman men would like, even Wen Chuanhong, a man who was stern and unsmiling.

As the son of a favored concubine, Wen Zongjing received much better treatment in the household than the original owner of the body.

Wen Zongjing passed the provincial examination, but failed the metropolitan examination. He will take the metropolitan examination with Wen Zongji next year.

Wen Zongjing glanced at Pei Rujing, who remained indifferent, and suppressed the bitterness in his heart, jokingly saying, "I didn't expect my third brother to get married before me."

Because of Aunt Zhou, Wen Chuanhong treated Wen Zongjing well, but Wen Zongjing was, after all, a son of a concubine. His wife could only be chosen from among the daughters of merchants and minor officials, or from a daughter of a high-ranking concubine.

Wen Zongjing was clearly unwilling to accept this situation, which is why he kept delaying. He was already twenty-four years old and still unmarried, hoping to choose a marriage that would be beneficial to him after passing the imperial examination.

But he never expected that the marriage he had tried so hard to arrange would be arranged by the original owner of the body, who would then marry Princess Anhe.

Wen Zongjing was filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred, but he still had to congratulate Wen Zongji.