Before we knew it, it was March, and the plants and trees in Kyoto had begun to revive.
At this time, Han Yu'an had already completed the examination for the first-year student. Because of the previous delay, he had not obtained the qualification of the first-year student. However, this year the emperor was selecting talents widely and opening the door to the imperial examinations, so he could complete all the examinations within a year.
"Did you come all this time just to bring me books?"
"That's one reason. The other is that I wanted to see you and make sure you're doing well. This book contains all the fruits of my labor over the years. If you study it carefully, you'll surely pass the imperial examination with flying colors and be the top scholar."
Han Yu'an was grateful for the old master's concern for him, and immediately stood up and bowed deeply to the old master.
The old master did not refuse; he simply stroked his beard and nodded with a smile.
"Good child, you will surely become a pillar of the emperor in the future."
"The student earnestly requests that the teacher come with me to Kyoto, so that I can properly express my gratitude to my teacher."
The old master waved his hand and said, "Enough, enough. I'm getting old and my body can't take any more strain. It's better for me to stay here. Your heart has been guided by your teacher. If you remember me when you pass the imperial examination, that will be our destiny."
After saying this, he got up and left the house. Han Yu'an got up to see the teacher off.
At this moment, the entire Han family was exhausted from trying to cover up a lie.
That's right, that little Abu stayed here until the third month of spring, constantly bothering the Han family to go to Kyoto to find Cui Yulu, but the Han family always made excuses to avoid it.
On this day, Abu's maternal grandfather came to pick him up.
As the new king of a foreign land, he has been away for too long and it is time for him to return and learn how to govern.
However, Little Niu Niu couldn't bear to part with him. She had originally said that she would never talk to Abu again when he came back, but in less than an hour, the two little ones were playing together and were incredibly close.
Han Bao was incredibly envious. His little niece wasn't even this close to him, yet she was so intimate with a brat. He was extremely jealous.
When will you come back?
Niu Niu held Abu's hand and asked in a childish voice.
"I'll be coming to see you soon. Why don't you come with me to that foreign land?"
Niu Niu looked at her parents with her dark, clear eyes, but seeing their expressions, she understood that they definitely wouldn't let her go.
“Abu, Niu Niu is still too young. How about we let her go to the foreign land when she’s a little older?”
Abu knew these were all excuses. He had been wandering here since he was very young, so age was not the problem at all. The problem was that they couldn't bear to let Niu Niu go with him.
"Alright then, I'll come see you. I'm all alone anyway, so it's convenient for me to come and go. Niu Niu is a girl, she should stay at home. This is a gift for you, take it. In case, I mean in case, we can't see each other for a long time, we can use this to recognize each other in the future."
He then handed a gold collar to Niu Niu.
“This was specially made for you by a foreign goldsmith. The plum blossom on it represents you, and the square represents that I am cloth.”
Although Niu Niu didn't quite understand what he was saying, he loved the exquisitely crafted plum blossoms.
Niu Niu's real name is Han Lamei. When she was born, the winter plum tree in the yard, which had not bloomed for several years, suddenly bloomed overnight, so Grandma Han named her after it.
Because her zodiac sign was the ox, and farmers have always liked the ox's down-to-earth, honest, and hardworking character, her grandmother, Liu Meie, casually called her "Niu Niu," and that became her nickname.
"I really like it, thank you. I also have a gift for you."
Niu Niu had nothing else in his hand, so he took out a piece of candy from his pocket and gave it to Abu.
"These are the candies I've painstakingly saved up. You must hold onto them carefully and don't eat them."
Niu Niu's voice was a bit domineering, so Liu Meie quickly tugged at her granddaughter.
"You have no manners! Abu is now the ruler of a country. You shouldn't talk nonsense."
Niu Niu didn't understand any of this. She only knew that her brother Abu was doing well now and had a loving family. That was all. As for what a king was, she didn't understand.
"Grandma, I didn't. Mom always says that eating too much will hurt your teeth and cause them to decay. I'm worried about my brother Abu's teeth. I'm just worried about him."
Niu Niu got angry, pouting her chubby little lips.
“Abu, listen to Niu Niu and don’t eat it. I’ll keep it. Give me a smile. I’m leaving soon, so don’t be angry. I just want to see you smile.”
The guards standing nearby, hearing how their king was so good at winning the attention of women, thought to themselves that he really inherited his father's talent; otherwise, the three beautiful women from the foreign lands wouldn't have been so infatuated with him.
It turns out this is contagious. This young Wang is so young, yet he has already learned how to win a woman's attention, making even the adults feel ashamed of themselves.
"Brother Abu, you can go now, but remember to come see me!"
"Alright, it's getting late. You should set off now, or it will get dark soon."
Liu Meie picked up her granddaughter and watched Abu board the carriage, just as he turned around.
His face suddenly darkened.
"I know you're all lying to me. Sister Yulu isn't in Kyoto at all. The only one in Kyoto is Han Yu'an. Sister Yulu is dead, isn't she?"
The Han family was alarmed. They hadn't meant to hide it, and they should have known they couldn't hide it any longer.
At this point, Abu was already the king of a country, so he could easily find out this information.
“Abu, your sister Yulu is not dead. She has just gone missing. She will be back soon. She will definitely be back by the time you come next time.”
Liu Meie softly comforted Abu, but these words were meant for Abu to hear, though they seemed more like a message to herself.
"I hope Sister Yulu is still alive, so I can have a family reunion then."
After Abu finished speaking, he turned and got into the carriage, not wanting anyone to see his tears.
Sister Yulu gave him a new life, took him back to the foreign land, and made him a king with supreme power. They were family, the closest of relatives.
The carriage rumbled along into the distance, carrying everyone's worries as it journeyed into the distance.
In the warm spring of March, forsythia blooms early, welcoming the arrival of spring.
The forsythia in the valley was much more vibrant than those above, and Cui Yulu and the little mute were cultivating the wasteland together.
Cui Yulu took out some seeds and put them in the ground, and the little mute boy fetched water and poured it in.
"When the seeds sprout, water them more so they can grow quickly and we'll have plenty of vegetables to eat."
The little mute boy gestured happily, "You're amazing! Following you, we get so much good food. Look, I've even gained weight!"
"You'll look better if you gain a little weight. You need to eat more in the future."
Hiding behind the tree, Fu Xiaoyu's clear eyes were filled with anger; he was going to teach the little mute a lesson.
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