This time the wine served was Fenjiu from Shanxi, brought back by Wu Lang from the county town.
Mr. Loo hadn't seen his favored students for some days, and seeing Wu Lang bring back good wine, he was naturally pleased.
Lian Manman, as soon as she sat at the table, first scooped a bowl of fish head soup to drink. The delicious broth went down, making her feel her whole body was moist and warm.
Everyone was happy, chatting while eating. The meal lasted until the time to light the lamps before finally dispersing.
Mr. Loo and Wu Lang returned to the front courtyard to rest, while Xiao Qi stayed in the back courtyard with Lady Zhang. Lian Manman and Lian Zhizhi went back to the west room to relax, where Xiao Xi had already heated the kang and arranged the bedding for the sisters. He also brought warm water to assist them in washing before they finally extinguished the lamps to sleep.
Lian Manman and Lian Zhizhi both slept in the inner room, and Xiao Xi kept watch in the outer room.
