In the courtyard, Liu was carrying a winnowing basket down from the roof when Liang Shuyan saw her and said, "Second son's wife, don't you know your own situation?"

Liu clapped her hands and said apologetically, "Mother, we're just being careful. Besides, it's not even been three months yet."

In her previous life, Liang Shuyan had read about pregnancy in a book, and that the first three months were the most dangerous time.

"I told you to be careful, so be careful. Why are you talking so much nonsense?"

Jin Erniu was carrying a wooden bucket. He had just fed the chickens and came out of the backyard. He saw Liu being scolded and walked over.

"Mother, did my wife make you angry?"

Liang Shuyan glanced at Jin Erniu: "From now on, you need to take good care of your wife. Don't neglect your own health; the first three months are the most dangerous time."

Jin Erniu clapped his hands: "Mom, I thought it was something serious. This isn't her first pregnancy, so don't worry, she'll be careful."

Li Lanfang was getting anxious. She came over with a notebook in her hand and said, "Erniu, bring a table. We're recruiting some people at the village entrance today. The martial arts school's recruitment can't be delayed."

A few days ago, Liang Shuyan had already spread the word that the martial arts school was recruiting people. The old lady was an impatient person. She was wearing a gray top and leaning on a cane when she came to the entrance of the village.

Li Zheng has gathered all the strong men in the village, and every young and strong man from each family has come to sign up.

The tuition for the martial arts school is 150 coins per year, including room and board. Families with boys all want their sons to come to the martial arts school to practice their skills.

In ancient times, most people wanted their children to learn martial arts, not only to strengthen their bodies but also to have a means of making a living.

Li Zheng made his son Qiu Dong the first to sign up. Qiu Dong was also a bit silly, always smiling at people, but he was very strong, liked to swing a whip, and liked to wrestle with people.

“Our Qiu Dong seems to really enjoy wrestling with people, and he’s really strong. I want Qiu Dong to be the first to participate.”

Aunt Liu saw Qiu Dong nod: "That's right, this child is strong and might have a bright future. Look at his physique. And children who love to laugh are often blessed with good fortune."

Liang Shuyan hesitated for a moment, then leaned closer: "What's wrong? You seem to really like Qiu Dong?"

"I feel like I don't have any bad intentions towards this child. He always smiles at people. Even if he's a little slow-witted, maybe fate will allow him to succeed in the martial arts school?"

Liang Shuyan tentatively asked, "Then, if Jinxia were to marry him, would you be willing?"

Aunt Liu suddenly turned around and looked at Liang Shuyan: "How could you think like that? He's the son of the Li family, how could he possibly be interested in our Jinxia?"

"No, it's all about fate. If Jinxia is willing, I can try to match you two up. If the two children are meant to be, then this matter can be resolved, and your little grudge with the Jiao family will be settled."

Aunt Liu grabbed Liang Shuyan's hand and said, "Okay, if that's the case, then I'll call Jin Xia over and ask her carefully. If she's willing, you can go and ask Li Zheng."

Just then, Jiao was worried about her son's marriage. Thinking of this, Liang Shuyan nodded in satisfaction.

The fat aunt's son, Shouxi, burst into laughter: "I say, does this martial arts school accept just anyone? How come they even accept idiots?"

A murmur arose from the crowd: "Hey Shouxi, how could you talk about the village head's son like that? I think you don't want to stay in this village anymore."

Jiao immediately became unhappy: "What's wrong? I said, Auntie Pang, listen to what your son is saying. My Qiu Dong is just a little shy. How can you talk about my son like that, as if you're so smart?"

The plump auntie slapped her son, Suki, twice: "What a useless thing! How can you talk like that? Hurry up and apologize to your auntie."

“Mother, I didn’t say anything wrong, why should I apologize? Everyone in our village knows that Qiu Dong is an idiot.”

Liang Shuyan politely stepped forward: "Shouxi, we're all from the same village, how can you say such a thing? You're smart, but you still don't have a wife. At least Qiudong has a wife!"

Liang Shuyan's words immediately sparked a discussion among the crowd.

"When will Qiu Dong get a wife? I've never heard Li Zheng and his wife mention it."

"That's right, I live next door to Lizheng, and I've never heard Lizheng mention this."

Jiao walked towards Liang Shuyan with a puzzled look on her face.

"Auntie, have you already found a wife for our Qiudong?"

Liang Shuyan pondered for a moment, then turned her gaze to Jiao Shi: "There is one, but I don't know if you would be interested?"

Who is it? Tell me quickly!

Liang Shuyan's eyes darted back and forth over Jiao's body.

"Oh dear, Auntie, stop keeping me in suspense and just tell me already! Are you trying to kill me with curiosity?"

Liang Shuyan then whispered, "What do you think of Jin Xia?"

"Jinxia from Aunt Liu's family, Jinxia is a nice girl, but I'm afraid that Aunt Liu will cause us to quarrel after the two families get married!"

"What are you thinking? How could that be? You only said a few words to Aunt Liu about the ground spur, right? Now that the two children can get married, it's such a good thing. Jinxia is just unlucky. She married into such a family and they're divorced now. If she could marry into your family, Jinxia would definitely be a filial and good daughter-in-law."

Jiao Shi ran into the crowd and pulled the man to his feet, whispering the story to him. Li Zheng clapped his hands excitedly, "Great! How could I forget Jin Xia? Jin Xia is a good girl. If she marries our Qiu Dong, it will be a wonderful thing."

It seemed that Li Zheng and his wife had agreed to the marriage. Liang Shuyan was silent for a while and then said, "If that's the case, when should we go to propose marriage?"

"It's better to do it sooner rather than later, so let's do it now."

Li Zheng shook his head: "Right now, Er Niu is recruiting people for the martial arts school. As Li Zheng, I still need to keep an eye on things."

Jin Erniu stood up and said, "Please rest assured, everyone. Although we charged you 15 coins, most of that was for food and lodging. Tuition is free. After you graduate, we will not be involved with the escort agency. If anyone wants to work for the escort agency, my mother will help put in a good word for them with the head of the agency!"

Jin Erniu directly exposed his mother, so Liang Shuyan had no choice but to walk over with a smile: "Yes, Erniu is right. As long as you come to our martial arts school and practice martial arts properly, sometimes I will give you face and talk to the head of the escort agency, because a martial artist can make a lot of money in the escort agency!"

"Erniu, report it to your second uncle too!"