Two days later, Liu Shinan and his wife rushed over and accompanied Liu Yuhan to take them to the examination room. Liu Yuhan not only prepared food for them, but also gave them some Huoqi water and gave them some instructions.
The exam was more rigorous this time, with many soldiers gathered at the entrance. The couple gave them some more instructions, and then Liu Lu and Yang Zhi went in.
Liu Shinan and his wife returned to Fulai Village, while Liu Yuhan went to his senior brother's and his sister's house to take care of their baby.
My senior brother and his wife gave birth to a baby boy, who is more than three months old. He is very fat and cute. He doesn’t cry or make a fuss, but smiles when he sees people. Liu Yuhan’s heart is melting. She likes to hold him and play with him.
"Xiao Han, since you like children so much, you can have more children when you get married."
"Ahem... what are you talking about, Master's Wife? I just came of age not long ago, it's too early for me to get married. Besides, marriage is too much trouble and I don't have any freedom. I'm studying medicine now, and I'm planning to follow Master to travel around and practice medicine."
"How can it be too early? If you like each other, you can get engaged first and get married next year. Your age is just right, and it won't affect your medical studies."
"I still..." Liu Yuhan hadn't finished speaking when he saw the figure at the gate of the courtyard and stopped talking immediately.
Huo Dong and his senior brother were standing at the gate of the courtyard watching them, and no one knew when they arrived.
"Young Master." Master's wife saluted Huo Dong. Huo Dong nodded.
"Xiaohan, General Huo said he had something to discuss with you, so I brought him here."
"Oh. Brother Huo Dong, are you looking for me?"
"Um."
"Oh. You want to talk to me about something, so let's..."
"Let's go to the teahouse."
"good."
Liu Yuhan teased the child in her arms and said to him, "Little Fatty, Auntie is going back first. You have to be good and obedient, eat more and sleep more. The next time Auntie comes to see you, you will have become a big fat boy."
When Huo Dong saw her gentle eyes as she looked at the child and heard what she said to the child, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise.
The two walked side by side along the street. It was morning and the street was busy. Huo Dong was afraid of squeezing her, so he took a step forward and protected her behind him.
Liu Yuhan watched the tall figure in front of her, his movements subconsciously moving. Somehow, she remembered how he had always been patient with her, always answering her requests and fulfilling her every request. He seemed to listen to everything she said and take it to heart. Liu Yuhan couldn't help but blush.
"What's wrong? Your face is so red? Are you feeling unwell? Or is it just too hot? Let's go upstairs and have some tea."
"It's a bit hot."
"Young Master, your room is reserved for you. Tea is ready." The shopkeeper greeted them and recognized Liu Yuhan.
"Okay. Tell them not to go up to the third floor."
"Yes, Master."
"Girl, please."
"Um."
Liu Yuhan followed Huo Dong up to the third floor and sat by the window. Huo Dong closed the door and opened the window. Opposite was the empty backyard.
Huo Dong poured her a cup of tea.
"Thanks."
"I..." they both spoke at the same time.
"You go first..."
Phew, Liu Yuhan couldn't help but laugh. They had known each other for so long, why did it have to become so weird and awkward?
"Brother Huo Dong, you go first. Can we be more natural?"
"Okay. I didn't get a chance to tell you the first two times, but I was actually thinking about how to tell you."
Huo Dong told Liu Yuhan roughly what happened during his trip to the capital.
"Your Majesty is already terminally ill and may not last long. The eldest prince is making a fuss right now. The box you gave me contains a lot of evidence of the eldest prince's unworthy behavior. He has also combined it with evidence of bandit troops. I have already given some of it to the crown prince."
"That man is despicable. He even colluded with the Japanese pirates to frame loyal officials. I hate him so much. I..." Huo Dong clenched his fists and tried his best to control his voice.
"Don't worry, within a year, the truth will be revealed, and Uncle Liu and the others will..."
"What about you? Although I didn't look it up, do you already know the real reason why your parents died? Brother Huo Dong, I know you're upset, but you've done a great job. You don't have to think about others all the time."
"I…"
"Yes. I already know the truth. It's really hard for me to accept. If I had known it earlier, if I had gone to the military camp with them earlier, I would have taken more precautions. Then they wouldn't have been killed, and my brothers and sisters wouldn't have become orphans. We were at sea for a whole month, and I couldn't even find their bodies..."
Huo Dong was choked with sobs.
Liu Yuhan grabbed his trembling hand on the table. His hand was extremely cold at the moment. Huo Dong buried his face in the back of Liu Yuhan's hand. Liu Yuhan's hand was wet...
He cried… She had never seen him cry, never seen him so vulnerable.
Why did he blame himself so much? He was only 13 years old at the time, still a child, yet he had to face the sudden death of his parents, his elderly and grief-stricken grandparents, and his young and frightened brothers and sisters. How much unknown pressure did he bear...
Seeing him like this, Liu Yuhan felt as if something was grabbing her heart, and she felt extremely uncomfortable.
Her tears flowed silently. Did she really feel so sorry for him? Could she still dare to tell him that her heart was as clear as before?
"Xiaohan, you know, since my parents passed away until now, I haven't even dared to cry. I have become the pillar of the family. I dare not relax for a moment. I have never been so rude... I'm sorry..."
Huo Dong raised his head and used his clothes to wipe Liu Yuhan's hands while speaking.
"Brother Huo Dong...don't be like this. None of this is your fault. Your parents definitely don't want to see you like this. Don't put all this burden on yourself."
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