Chapter 42 A Yard Full of Duck Eggs and Chicken Eggs
Du Wanchun was delighted to hear him say that. She quickly dressed, got up, and came to his side, asking, "Really?"
Zhou Ruiyuan looked up at her and nodded solemnly: "Yes, really, the provincial examination is in a few months."
The provincial examination was usually held every three years. If you missed this opportunity, you would have to wait another three years.
Although Zhou Ruiyuan is still very young, if he really waits another three years, he doesn't know when he will be able to take the imperial examination or pass the exam with flying colors.
Seeing her husband's determination, Du Wanchun was very comforted. "The provincial examination is in August, and it's only March now. Husband, there are still five months left. If you work a little harder during these five months, you will definitely pass the provincial examination."
Zhou Ruiyuan was well-versed in poetry and literature from a young age, so the minor provincial examination was not a difficult task for him. However, once he entered officialdom, he would be getting closer and closer to the capital.
He looked intently at Du Wanchun, determined to take this risk and do everything in his power to give his wife a better life.
"Wan Chun... If I can pass the imperial examination this time..." Zhou Ruiyuan hesitated, his ears turning noticeably red.
Du Wanchun looked at him and asked in confusion, "What's wrong, husband?"
Zhou Ruiyuan suddenly reached out and grabbed her wrist, pulling her into his arms. His shoulders were broad, and his chest was warm and hot. Du Wanchun pressed herself against his body through the fabric, feeling the warmth emanating from his skin. Her heart suddenly raced as if it would jump out of her chest.
She clutched his collar tightly, her gaze inadvertently sweeping over his prominent Adam's apple, and heard him whisper softly in her ear, "Would you bear me a child...?"
His voice was deep and alluring. Du Wanchun's ears turned red instantly, her cheeks flushed, and all the blood in her body seemed to rush to her head, making her dizzy and nervous.
Zhou Ruiyuan held the person in his arms with a tender expression, like protecting a frightened fawn, and quickly coaxed them softly, "Don't be afraid. If you don't want to, I won't force you."
Du Wanchun tried to calm her pounding heart, released her hand and gently stroked his cheek, her clear and bright eyes curving as she smiled and said, "Husband, we are a lawfully wedded couple, so why force it?"
They had been married for almost a month, but had not yet consummated their marriage.
Firstly, Du Wanchun was worried that it would affect Zhou Ruiyuan's leg recovery.
Secondly, Zhou Ruiyuan was afraid of delaying Du Wanchun and that she might not be willing.
These past few days, the two of them have been very polite and respectful to each other, carefully protecting one another.
Now that Zhou Ruiyuan has made this request, it's clear that he has come to a realization.
Du Wanchun was overjoyed, and before she could finish speaking, she buried her face in his chest.
The rough, gray-blue linen clothes exuded his unique fragrance, and she felt as if she were floating on soft clouds, experiencing a comfort she had never felt before.
Upon hearing her words, Zhou Ruiyuan's deep eyes widened slightly, and his thin lips rippled gently like waves on a still pond. He said softly, "Since my wife has agreed, I will definitely work harder and strive to pass the imperial examination as soon as possible."
After saying that, he tightened his grip, holding her close in his arms.
A ray of bright yellow sunlight streamed in through the window, illuminating the small room. With a rooster crowing outside, the Zhou family began their busy work again.
Aunt Zhou placed the prepared incense sticks in the front room, then turned around and took some rotten vegetable leaves from the kitchen to feed the chickens.
When she arrived in the backyard, she was stunned.
The two skinny ducks and the two hens seemed to be at odds, each sticking out their rear ends to compete in laying eggs.
The hen raised its head, clucked, and an egg rolled out from behind its tail.
The duck stood with its long neck erect, glanced sharply at the egg, and finally stuck out its rear end, laying a large duck egg.
In the small courtyard, chicken and duck eggs were scattered everywhere, lying haphazardly.
"My little darlings! How did you have so many eggs!" Aunt Zhou ran in and picked up all the eggs with a basket.
The eggs have been enough for them to eat for many days over the years.
Aunt Zhou was both surprised and happy, and the more she picked up the items, the happier she became.
Hearing the noise, Zhou Zhao, who was inside the house, rushed out to see what was happening. She exclaimed in astonishment, "Mother, have these two ducks and chickens become spirits?!"
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