Zhixiang nodded, "Yes, our family's foundation is indeed shallow. If Wenhan's generation could produce a successful candidate in the imperial examinations, that would truly be remarkable. With me around, with the Lu family, as long as one becomes a successful candidate, one can embark on the path of officialdom. Our Xu family would then be considered to have brought honor to the family name."
While the father and sons were earnestly discussing this matter, the elderly lady happened to enter the room, "The food is all ready; let's eat first and continue chatting over the meal."
So everyone set to work together, placing the tables properly and bringing all the dishes onto the tables. Now there were a total of sixteen dishes, making the tables look hearty and full. Wenhan brought in two jars of wine and poured some for everyone. "Grandfather, this is wine from Uncle Lin's family. It's selling quite well in the county now. Let's all try it and see how it is."
