Old Mrs. Jiang has been rummaging through the warehouse recently, trying to see if there is anything suitable to give to her in-laws.
Liu Shinan and his wife had already agreed with their parents that they would go to Haiyu Island to celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Liu family. They would bring along Liu Lu, Liu Yao, Xiao Si, and Xiao Wu, who had never met their grandparents. They planned to go to the island before the Little New Year and return before the Lantern Festival.
I'll have to trouble Butler Huo to arrange the connection of the ship. They often have people go to Haiyu Island to transport saltpeter, and the Huo family owns their own ship.
"Mother, take this wooden box and give it to my great-grandmother and the others."
"This... didn't you give mother a lot of banknotes?" Liu opened the box and saw that it was filled with agate and jade of excellent quality, as well as gold bracelets, gold ingots, etc.
"Mom, these are just personal belongings. Grandma and the others will need them in the future."
"Then your grandmother and the others..."
"I'm ready, everything."
"Thank you, Xiaohan. I'll accept it on behalf of your grandmother."
"Mother said thank you but she's become distant with me. I'm going to go outside and look after the kids. You can continue to clean up."
"Brother Lu, you will take the Tongsheng exam after the New Year. When you get to Haiyu Island, ask your grandfather and uncles for advice. You will learn more and come back to teach Brother Guang."
"I understand, sister. I will definitely study hard."
"Yes. You are the most stable among them. I trust you. Keep an eye on Xiao Si and Xiao Wu and don't let them get too close to the sea."
"I understand, sis."
"Xiao Si, Xiao Wu, did you hear what I just said? Don't be too naughty. When you see your great-grandmother, grandparents, uncles, and cousins, you must be polite, okay?"
"I understand, sister (big sister)"
"Xiao Si, you can already read and write, and you've memorized the herbal medicine collection. You need to learn from Sister Liu Yun. You must calm down when you need to. Studying medicine is no joke. If you want to learn, you must study seriously and not give up halfway."
"Yes, I understand, sister. I will calm down and study medicine with you guys."
"And Xiaowu, don't be so obsessed with violence. Practice martial arts first to strengthen your body before considering other things. Big brother hasn't returned from the army yet. If you keep mentioning it in front of grandpa and grandma, won't they be very upset?"
"I understand, sis."
"And Sister Yao, since you're learning accounting from Bai Zhi, you need to control your temper. You need to be calm and serious when doing accounting. Otherwise, if you make a mistake in one place, all the others will go wrong. Sister and Sister Yun are studying medicine, so the family workshop business will gradually be handed over to you and your parents."
"I understand, sister. I will be more careful next time and won't make the same mistake again."
"Everyone makes mistakes. What matters is our attitude when we make them. Of course, it's best to avoid making mistakes. We only have one heart, so whatever we do must be done with a single-minded focus."
Several people nodded as if they understood something.
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Liu Shinan and others set out early, and on the evening of the 23rd day of the lunar year, they arrived at the Liu family courtyard on Haiyu Island carrying large and small bags.
The Liu family was very surprised...
After the meal, the great-grandmother and Mrs. He touched one child’s head and patted another’s shoulder. The four children were all well-grown, polite and energetic.
The granddaughter and grandson resemble their personalities. Liu Lu looks like his uncle and has a similar personality. Xiao Si is a bit shy but very cute and caring.
Liu Qing and Liu Zhi were very happy to see their cousins of the same age and their two cousins, and the children soon found themselves chatting with each other.
Liu Lu was taken to a test by his grandfather and two uncles. After the test, they nodded in satisfaction. This kid is extremely talented and has a strong understanding ability. He has the talent of Liu Zhiyi in his youth.
The days on Haiyu Island are warm and happy.
When the weather is good during the day, they will go to the beach to play and pick up shells. The shells they pick up will be left for Liu Yuhan to make soap. When a certain amount is accumulated, they will be put on the Huo family's boat and taken to the Liu family.
Because there is a saltpeter mountain on Haiyu Island, the villagers have started to have other incomes. Someone needs to mine the saltpeter mountain and transport it to the port.
The Liu family had previously asked the Huo family to give them high-yield grains, corn, sweet potatoes, and potatoes. They were planting the sweet potatoes and had a good harvest.
Liu taught them how to make delicious dishes with potatoes and sweet potatoes. Liu Qing and Liu Zhi both loved the fried potato chips and sweet potato chips, along with the ketchup they brought.
Liu also brought dried potato flour and sweet potato flour. The adults said that they tasted very good and that my great-grandmother liked potato flour very much.
Liu Lu was going to take the examination for a scholar, and his grandfather and uncles took turns teaching him. He would be 13 years old after the new year, and was no longer a child. He decided to take the examination for a scholar after passing the prefectural examination. Liu Zhiyuan and others knew his idea but did not stop him, but taught him wholeheartedly.
It's worth a try. If it doesn't work out, there's no harm in waiting another three years. Think about when Liu Zhiyi passed the imperial examination at the age of 12. Liu Zhiyuan was afraid that he would push himself too far, so he held a major examination every three years. It took him six years to finally pass the palace examination and become the third place winner.
Of course, Liu Lu could also wait three years after passing the Xiucai exam before taking the Juren exam. If the Liu family could be released from the ban by then, and if there were someone in the court, Liu Lu's future would be more stable...
The days on Haiyu Island passed quietly. The New Year was over, the Lantern Festival was coming, and they were going back to Fulai Village.
Liu took out the wooden box and gave it to her mother.
"Mother, please accept this. It's a token of our love and ours. We'll need it in the future."
He opened the box and saw some silver bills, gold ingots and jewelry in it, and she sighed softly.
"Your grandparents have also sent these over the years. We don't need them on the island. You can take them back and leave them for your children. They will need them when they get married."
"Mother, please accept it. This is a token of my child's love. We are living well and have some assets at home. If you accept it, we will feel more at ease. The court will eventually change, and our Liu family will return to the capital sooner or later."
"Yes, for the sake of these little ones, we have to go back sooner or later. Then I will accept it first. You can also thank Xiaohan on my behalf. She is a young person who is so thoughtful..."
"Yan Xi, Xiaohan will be coming of age next year. We will find a way to leave the island to attend her coming-of-age ceremony. The girl has grown up, and we will need to arrange her marriage in a year or two. She is so independent and capable, and I don't know what kind of man can be worthy of her..."
"Mother…"
"Is there anything you can't tell your mother?"
"It's Huo kid. Although he didn't reveal his feelings and tried to hide them, but..."
"Indeed, it is true... Anyone who is not dull can see that he is indeed very kind to Xiaohan."
"The older generation failed, but I didn't expect the younger generation to have a connection with me. It's really destined..."
"You don't have to expose it. Just let it go. We have to test Huo's sincerity."
"This kid is good. He is capable and steady. Your grandfather and I admire him very much."
"You don't have to worry too much. Xiaohan is still young, so stay for two more years."
"Yes, mother."
Anyone who is not dull can see it. Perhaps Liu Yuhan is the dullest person among them.
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