Chapter 418: You must leave a legacy!
Li Shouye was a hard-working child who passed exams consecutively. Although he did not win the first place in the college examination or the provincial examination, he was a genius at such a young age to pass the examination and take part in the metropolitan examination.
Even Cheng Bing'an, who was one year older than him, failed the exam and had to take it again this year.
This could not help but make his mother Lu Hanyi frown and straighten her back over the years.
Especially a few years ago, when her son had a miscarriage and Cheng Bingan didn't, she even walked with the wind!
She went crazy in the house and almost scared the other members of the Li family. They thought her son was pregnant and her mother was going crazy with joy.
Lu Han was happy, how could she not be happy.
She finally saw hope!
After Le's madness, Lu Hanyi stayed with her son all day long, urging him to study hard day and night and help her win the top spot in the imperial examination!
At the same time, this also allowed Li Shouye to let the entire Li and Lu families see this child with great potential.
The Li family began to care and pay attention to them, and Lu Kuan's father also began to pay attention to his grandson.
Ask Lu Kuan to give Li Shouye more advice.
In official circles, the more talented children a family produces, the stronger the family will naturally be.
Especially for a group like civil servants who are not allowed to form groups openly and have a shallow foundation, blood ties are the most natural bond.
The Lu family now has a promising Lu Kuan. If they have a few children and grandchildren who can keep up with him, their family will be more stable in the court in the future.
After hearing this, Lu Kuan naturally agreed and told Lu Lingyun the news.
"Shouye is a very promising kid." Lu Lingyun nodded after hearing this.
The next day, Lu Lingyun went to Lu Kuan's house.
She came to see Tong Nanying.
When she arrived, Tong Nanyi was personally watching over the preparation of the medicine.
"Iris?"
Tong Nanyi, who was staring at the medicine boiling, turned around and saw the elegant and noble Lu Lingyun.
"Cousin, you're here."
When Tong Nanyi saw Lu Lingjun coming, she handed the things in her hand to her personal maid.
"What kind of medicine are you making?" Lu Lingyun took a look inside and asked.
Tong Nanyi's face turned slightly red, and she whispered to Lu Lingyun, "I asked someone in Jiangnan to find this medicine for fertility. It is said to be very effective. Many women in Jiangnan gave birth to twins after taking it."
Lu Lingyun: "......"
One baby is not enough, we need twins.
"Nanyi, this medicine..." Lu Lingyun walked into the kitchen, opened the lid and smelled the medicine. As soon as she smelled it, a strong bitter smell came to her nose. She turned her head and looked at Tong Nanyi, "It's very bitter, right?"
"What's the harm? Good medicine tastes bitter. I wish I could bear a child for my husband."
Lu Lingyun heard this and asked, "Is this medicine made for you to drink?"
"What else can I do?" Tong Nanyi sighed, "I've been married to the Lu family for ten years, and I still don't have any children. How can I continue like this?"
Tong Nanying is now thirty years old. Women of this era who give birth to children early can become grandmothers at the age of thirty.
Tong Nanyi is so old and still has no children. How can she not be anxious?
"But, I heard from Kuan'er that it's not your problem..." Lu Lingyun advised slowly.
When Tong Nanyi heard this, she gave her a reproachful look and said, "Cousin, just follow your husband and deceive me!"
Lu Lingyun's heart skipped a beat, wondering if Tong Nanyi knew about it.
Then I heard Tong Nanyi continue, "I have been childless for so many years, so I thought about taking a concubine for my husband, so that he could have one or two illegitimate sons and daughters. But every time he heard me talk about taking a concubine, he strongly opposed it, saying that there was something wrong with him and he couldn't have children."
"But how can he know if he doesn't try?" Tong Nanyi looked at Lu Lingyun dimly, "Or maybe he already knew there was something wrong with me, and he was afraid that I would be sad after knowing it, so he said this on purpose to comfort me."
Tong Nanyi is a smart one.
Besides, women are extremely sensitive about the issue of childbirth. Lu Kuan kept saying that it was his problem, but he didn't even take in a concubine. Moreover, between them, she didn't notice anything wrong with Lu Kuan.
But she often feels that time is too long...
The only thing to say is that Lu Kuan only had sex with her before and after her menstrual period, and they would not consummate the marriage even if they slept in the same bed at other times.
She guessed that maybe there was nothing wrong with Lu Kuan himself, but she was the one with the problem.
"Nan Yi, Kuan'er doesn't care about it herself, so you should just let it go." Lu Lingyun comforted her.
When it comes to offspring, Lu Lingyun's ideas are indeed different from those of the time.
Perhaps because she almost died giving birth to a child for Li Wenxun in her previous life, her views on children are very advanced.
It doesn’t matter whether you are related or not, or even whether you exist or not.
We only have one life anyway, so it would be best if we could live a happy and prosperous life without any shackles.
Of course, she was also very sorry that Tong Nanying had no children.
But as to which is more important, her own life or her child's life, she still insists that her own life comes first.
Life is so precious, the first thing you should cherish is yourself.
"No! I must give my husband a child!" Tong Nanyi said with a firm look in her eyes, "Even if I die, I must leave him a descendant!"
Lu Lingyun: "......"
She looked at Tong Nanyi, whose eyes were gleaming with madness, and for a moment she was speechless.
Come on, after all, this is a concept that differs greatly from person to person.
Reproducing offspring is the lifelong goal of most people. They don't want to live for themselves, and can't find any other reason to live.
But the child's reason is always applicable.
Without a child, life is worse than death!
Seeing how determined Tong Nanyi was, Lu Lingyun sighed softly. She thought she could turn around and persuade Lu Kuan to take a concubine.
She didn't talk to Tong Nanying about the child anymore. She pulled her to sit down and chatted with her about other interesting things.
As they were chatting, the maid from the Lu family came over to report, "Madam, Master Li is here."
"Shouye is here." Tong Nanyi heard Li Shouye coming, "My husband hasn't come back yet, please invite him to my courtyard for a cup of tea first."
"Yes, ma'am."
After hearing this, Lu Lingyun looked at Tong Nanyi.
Tong Nanyi poured her tea while saying, "Shouye has been coming here every day these days, asking you to test his writing and give him some advice."
Lu Lingyun nodded.
She heard about this incident from Lu Kuan yesterday.
Li Shouye is not only ambitious but also quite knowledgeable.
He knew how to make use of resources. His uncle was once a top scholar who won three top prizes in the imperial examination. It was perfect to ask him to give some suggestions on the topics.
If his father had a little more strength and could give him a little help, he would be almost certain to pass the imperial examination.
It can even create the miracle of a child prodigy.
You know, scientific examinations have always been relatively fair, not absolutely fair.