After breakfast, Zhao Yuning came in a carriage to pick up Amu and Chen Dong. "Uncle Rong, sister, don't worry. I will send my brother-in-law and Chen Dong back the same way I took them away. Don't worry."
Rong Bowen laughed heartily, "It's their honor to have Young Master Zhao pick them up. We feel very relieved."
He patted Amu and Chen Dong's keyboards and said, "I have to go to the government office so I won't see you off. Just be calm and treat it as if you won't pass the exam. It's okay. Just do your best. Get in the car. Don't be late."
Amu and Chen Dong understood Rong Bowen's meaning, and asked them to relax and just do their best to do something, the outcome was not important.
"Dad, I've got it. Please drive slowly." Amu walked him to the door and watched him get out of the alley before taking his bag and getting on the carriage.
Rong Yi, Lin Lang and Mo Er sent the two to the examination hall. The carriage could not enter the vicinity of the examination hall, so it stopped at a nearby street and had to walk in.
After getting off the carriage, Linlang saw many parents sending their children off. This reminded her of the modern college entrance examination, where parents dressed in cheongsams and held sunflowers to send their children off.
Amu carried a bag and a blanket on his back, holding Linlang's hand. "There are too many people here. Linlang, hold on to Mo'er so you don't get squeezed out."
Linlang held Mo'er's hand tightly, "There are indeed many people and they are carrying a lot of things."
How did sending students to take the exam become part of the Spring Festival travel rush in earlier years?
Fortunately, with the strongman Rong Yi leading the way, they quickly broke through and arrived in front of the examination hall. It was quieter than outside, guarded by yamen runners. Candidates lined up quietly, holding their floating tickets, the ancient version of admission tickets, and waited for their name to be called. After inspection, they could enter the examination room.
The parents who were sending their children to the exams ahead couldn't go in. Amu wiped the sweat off Linlang and Mo'er's faces with a handkerchief and said, "Send them here. Chen Dong and the others will go in. Don't crowd here. Go back."
Linlang was squeezed to death. Amu protected her all the way because she was carrying a baby in her belly and she couldn't be hurt.
I advised her not to send her off, but she was stubborn and insisted on seeing her off to the entrance of the examination hall.
Pinning Linlang's hair behind her ears, Amu asked Rongyi and Mo'er, "Brother and Mo'er, go back and protect Linlang. She is a double-brother now and has no awareness at all."
Rong Yi patted his shoulder and said, "Don't worry, Linlang will be fine with me here. Just focus on your exams. Dad and I are at home."
"And I, I will take good care of my sister." Mo'er gave Amu a cheering gesture, "Take care of yourself, brother-in-law."
Amu and Chen Dong said goodbye to everyone, squeezed to the front to line up, and after standing still, they turned around and waved to everyone, telling them to go back, as there was no point in waiting here.
Rong Yi and Lin Lang were actually relieved that with Master Zhao around, no one would bully them. However, they kept looking back and watched them go in before squeezing out of the crowd.
As soon as he walked out, he saw Su Jinyao sitting on the shaft of the cart, "Come on, I'll take you back."
Ever since everyone knew Linlang was pregnant, she became the object of everyone's protection.
The three of them got on the carriage and saw Song on it. They quickly saluted and called for help. Rong Yi and Su Jinyao sat on the shaft of the carriage, while Linlang and Mo'er sat next to Song, one on each side.
Mrs. Song asked the carriage to go slower. "We know you've already gone in. It's too crowded, so we're waiting outside. You're pregnant, and you dare to squeeze in."
"It's okay, they protected me very well. We haven't encountered so many people before." Linlang was still a little scared.
Mo'er said, "Fortunately, my little brother is very well behaved and strong."
Song and Linlang couldn't help but smile, and asked in unison, "How do you know it's a little brother and not a little sister?"
Mo Er blurted out without thinking, "It's just my intuition. I feel that he is my little brother. I have made up my mind."
The month was still young, so it was hard to tell the gender. Mrs. Song comforted Linlang, "It's the same for both sexes. It's fine to bloom first and then bear fruit. You and Amu still have a long time to live together."
Linlang missed her son and of course she hoped it was a son. The one in her belly was definitely a son. "Madam, I understand. Mu and I will just let nature take its course."
Song nodded. "You are all young people and don't know much about giving birth. I can't always be by your side. How about I find an experienced nanny to take care of you?"
They will have to return to the capital soon. The Rong family is composed of either men or children. Linlang is young and has no experience in childbirth, so she is worried.
"Thank you for your concern, Madam. I can take care of myself, so I won't bother you." In her previous life, she delivered babies and raised children herself, so she had plenty of experience. She wasn't used to being waited on by others, except during confinement.
Seeing her resolute attitude, Song said, "Amu won't be home these few days. I'll let Li Ma take care of you for two days and keep watch over you at night."
Having said this, it would be inappropriate to refuse. Linlang said gratefully, "Then I'll trouble you, Madam Li."
Nanny Li said lovingly, "It's an honor for the Madam and the Young Lady to trust me."
After sending Linlang and the others home, Song Shi didn't leave. She looked at the red pomegranates in the yard and was very happy. "Brother Rong has chosen a good yard."
Mo'er climbed up the tree and picked a big red pomegranate, handing it to Song, "Madam, it's very sweet."
"Thank you, Mo'er."
Song took Mo'er's hand and walked into the main hall. Rong Yi served tea and snacks. "Madam and the Fourth Young Master, please sit down for a while. I'll go buy some fresh fruits and vegetables. You can have some tea and food here."
"Linlang shouldn't eat crabs now that she's pregnant. You can eat some river shrimp, but be sure to buy the freshest ingredients."
Song simply asked Li Ma to go along, "to familiarize herself with the environment."
I’m worried that Rong Yi won’t be able to buy good things.
Song gave Linlang the maternal love she had never experienced before. She supported her chin with both hands and felt that Song was emitting a warm light when she was making arrangements.
After they left, Song took the small knife next to her, cut the pomegranate a few times, and gently broke it into pieces without damaging it at all. She could just tear open the skin and eat it.
Mo'er clapped her hands and praised, "Madam, you are amazing."
"Eat it." Song smiled and handed it to Mo'er and Linlang. "I learned this technique of opening a pomegranate from my master. He's even faster than me."
"When I was pregnant with Rui'er, I didn't like to eat anything except pomegranates. The Marquis bought basket after basket of pomegranates and even learned how to open them."
Song recalled the past with a happy smile on her face, "I enjoyed eating it to my heart's content, but later Rui'er frowned when he saw the pomegranate."
Mo'er deliberately said, "Then next time big brother comes, I will treat him to pomegranates."
"You naughty boy." Song's smile did not fade. "When the big brother spanks you, we won't help you."
"But your elder brother is busy with official business lately and can't come here. Your uncle the Marquis is coming to take me back to the capital."
The three brothers Su Jinrui rode at full speed to the border to meet up with the Marquis. They not only took the young master back to the capital, but also told the Marquis about Linlang.
The Marquis would write a letter to his beloved wife every few days, and after returning to Beijing, he would immediately come to Guliang County, eager to see Linlang.
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