While having breakfast that day, Master Xu told Li Lanzhen that it would be best to send Han Mingxiang and the other children who were taking the college entrance examination to Youzhou City today or tomorrow.
Li Lanzhen immediately understood that Master Xu was afraid something might happen in the meantime.
He readily nodded, "Okay, I'll take them there in a bit."
When Master Xu saw that Li Lanzhen had accepted his suggestion, he nodded happily.
"Okay, it's good to go early, it's good to go early!"
Since they were going to Youzhou City, Han Mingxiang and the other participants in the imperial examination did not go to the school.
Go home and prepare your own change of clothes, pack a bundle, and come to the dining room to gather.
A short while later, Han Mingxiang arrived, followed by Shui Sheng.
After Shui Sheng and his sister came here with Han Mingxiang, they thought about it almost every day: how lucky they were that his momentary act of kindness had saved Han Mingxiang and Han Shulan!
Because of this, my brother and I were able to come here to live and have a good life!
His younger sister went to school, and he became the main force in agricultural production in Peach Blossom Spring.
He also often went hunting in the mountains with Xue Bao and the others.
After Xuan Shen established the training camp, he immediately signed up to participate.
He already had some martial arts skills, so now he not only has a muscular physique, but he is also agile and quick-witted.
He once told Han Mingxiang that if he participated in the imperial examination and left Youzhou City, no matter where he went, he and his sister would follow him.
He was responsible for acting as his bodyguard to protect his family's safety.
When Han Mingxiang told Li Lanzhen these words.
Li Lanzhen thought about it for a moment and also felt that it was a good thing.
Han Mingxiang has matured a lot since fleeing the famine, especially after he and Han Shulan were swept away by the flood, separated from their mother and relatives, and wandered for more than half a year before returning home.
People become more composed and their character becomes more resolute.
Li Lianzhen realized that this child was capable of great things when he was studying hard for the imperial examination. Therefore, he knew that his path in the imperial examination would not stop at the level of a mere scholar.
It's best to have someone you know well protecting you when you go out.
Shuisheng was the one who saved them when they were in danger.
After arriving here, Li Lanzhen also observed the brother and sister. They were both good children. Xuan Shen also told him that the water training was very hard.
That would be great. Han Mingxiang went to the capital to take the exam, and she could feel more at ease.
Besides, Shui Sheng doesn't necessarily have to be a bodyguard.
He can be trained as a manager.
"Alright, then let Shuisheng go with you."
"Shuisheng, do you need someone to help you row the boat?"
"Auntie, no need, I can handle it by myself!"
Shui Sheng said to Li Lanzhen with a smile.
"Mother, you should come with us too."
Go see the moment your son and grandson receive the good news.
Li Lanzhen had a sudden thought. "That's right, how could I have been so foolish?" She decided to send the children to Youzhou City as soon as possible to see the good news.
"Okay, you guys go to the small dock first, I'll pack up and then go."
More than an hour later, their boat docked at Moon Bay Wharf.
After disembarking, I saw many horse-drawn carriages and donkey carts parked next to the dock, their owners soliciting business.
After Shuisheng moored the boat, he jumped off and went to fetch a carriage.
"Auntie, everyone hurry up and get on the carriage."
Li Lanzhen and several children got into the carriage, while Shuisheng and Han Mingxiang walked on the ground.
Li Lanzhen didn't force them, as it wasn't very far from Moon Bay Wharf to Youzhou City.
Let's just keep walking; it's good exercise too.
In this dynasty, you needed to be in good health to do anything.
A scholar needs to be in good health, otherwise he won't be able to get through the three days and three nights of taking the exam in the cell!
Han Yinan, Zheng Sanwang, Han Qingfeng (Gou Dan), Su Chen, and Han Zhidao (Han Dazhong's grandson) were extremely excited, constantly talking about what they would do if they passed the exam.
A moment later, she became extremely dejected, muttering to herself what would happen if she didn't pass the exam.
Li Lanzhen looked at the children's innocent little faces, which sometimes scrunched up like buns and sometimes beamed with joy.
He burst into laughter and comforted them.
"Alright, you kids, it's great if you passed the exam, keep up the good work, and if you don't pass, work even harder so you can pass next time."
What's there to worry about? Look at you all, frowning and looking like little old men.
The children laughed heartily at Li Lanzhen's words.
Time flew by as we chatted and laughed.
After getting off the carriage at the back of the Sifang Restaurant, Han Yinan shouted at the top of her lungs, "Brother Huaxing, Brother Huaxing, come and open the door, we're here!"
When Li Lanzhen heard the name "Huaxing," she was taken aback for a moment, but then she realized it was her younger brother's name.
This is the name given to him by Manager Hua. The waiter insisted on taking Manager Hua's surname, saying that he was his second parent.
Manager Hua then gave him the formal name Hua Xing.
"Hey~~ Here it comes."
The back gate opened the moment the waiter agreed.
Then everyone saw the little brother's bright smiling face.
"Auntie, you're here too! Yinan, you're all here! Come in, come in!"
The waiter arranged for them to stay in the room reserved for them in the backyard.
After sitting down and drinking some water, Li Lanzhen spoke to the waiter.
"Little brother, we're all here. We're planning to go and see the results when they're released, so the kids can experience the excitement of passing and the disappointment of failing. Hahahaha."
Everyone laughed along.
“Okay, Auntie, I’ll take you there early the day after tomorrow morning.”
The next day, Li Lanzhen was too lazy to go out shopping.
Several children ran out to go shopping together.
Li Lanzhen wasn't afraid that they might cause any trouble.
Because Shui Sheng had been following them all along, and these children had been learning kung fu from Xue Laohu.
They had also participated in the training camp, and Su Chen, who had the best kung fu, was among them.
They didn't come back for lunch.
They came back chattering away in the late afternoon.
One by one, they rushed into the house like spinning tops and started talking to Li Lanzhen.
"Grandma, who did we just see on the street?"
Han Yinan, anxious and furious, pulled Li Lanzhen aside and began to speak.
Dog Egg said anxiously, "Grandma Lanzhen, we just saw that demon who kidnapped our old village chief!"
Han Yinan glared at him, "Goudan, why are you so quick to speak? Didn't we agree that my grandma would guess first?"
Dog Egg shrank his neck and chuckled.
Li Lanzhen's face darkened, and she gave them a serious look before asking a question.
"Did you see her? She's not alone, is she?"
Seeing Li Lanzhen's serious expression, the group became frightened and shook their heads, saying no.
Li Lanzhen said seriously.
"She is not only a demon, but also ruthless. She has an older brother who is a gambler. When gamblers lose their minds, they will capture you and sell you to pay off their debts!"
When you see them, you must stay far away and dare not get too close.
And you absolutely cannot try to be a hero and go over there to yell at them, understand?
The children suddenly felt a bit scared and nodded repeatedly in agreement.
Li Lanzhen looked at Su Chen, "Su Chen, tell me what happened just now?"
"Grandma, a few of us went out just now to go to the bookstore to see what books they had or to buy some writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones."
Unexpectedly, as we passed the entrance of an alley, we saw that vixen arguing with three or four people.
They kept talking about money and such.
We hid at the entrance of the alley and listened quietly for a while.
Then, then…
Su Chenran stared blankly for a long time before raising his head. He looked at Li Lanzhen but didn't say anything more.
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