Liu Zhaodi quickly grabbed him and ran out.
She didn't hear Li Lanzhen's "double happiness" comment; she just assumed her daughter had an upset stomach.
But Han Shunde and the others heard it, and Huang Shanhua stood up and spoke in a shrill voice.
"Auntie from Lanzhou, are you saying that Shulan has them?"
"Wait until Shulan comes in, then your Aunt Xue will take a look and you'll know."
Just as Wu stood up to go out and see what was happening, Han Mingxiang helped Han Shulan in.
She saw Wu and said anxiously, "Auntie, could you please check if my wife has eaten something bad?"
Ms. Wu smiled and agreed, then took Han Shulan's wrist and placed it on the table.
After taking her pulse, Wu smiled and looked at Han Mingxiang, who looked anxious and worried.
"Congratulations, scholar! Your wife is pregnant!"
Han Mingxiang, still confused, asked, "Ah, Auntie, do you mean she's not sick?"
Li Lanzhen couldn't stand it anymore and slapped him on the back.
"Silly boy, Shulan is pregnant! You're going to be a father!"
Han Yibo and his children immediately cheered.
"Aww, Uncle Xiucai is going to be a dad!"
Han Mingxiang didn't have time to deal with them at the moment, and was laughing so hard that her mouth stretched all the way to her ears.
He carefully helped Han Shulan up and asked her.
"Can't you stand the smell of fish? We're not eating this. What do you want to eat? Come on, let's go home and I'll make it for you."
Li Lanzhen couldn't bear to look at her son's obsequious manner. She looked up and around, and everyone was smiling at them, as if they were used to it.
Han Shulan felt a little embarrassed and looked up at Li Lanzhen's expression.
"Why are you looking at me? Your husband is going to take you out for a special meal. You two should go back to your own courtyard. Just tell him what you want to eat and he'll make it for you."
After they got married, Li Lanzhen went over and brought them millet, red dates, and dried noodles.
Tell Han Shulan that when Han Mingxiang gets hungry while studying at night, she should cook him some noodles and poach an egg.
So she wasn't worried that they wouldn't have enough to eat at home.
Of course, all three sons were treated equally, and their families gave them the same things.
The little grandson saw his older brothers shouting with joy, and he clapped his chubby little hands as well.
Li Lanzhen was absolutely delighted when she saw it.
"Tan'er, come here, let Grandma hold you so your mother can have some food. You naughty boy."
When Han Yitan saw Li Lanzhen's outstretched hand, his eyes, as black as grapes, immediately filled with a smile.
It stretched out its two chubby paws and pounced on Li Lanzhen.
Although Han Shunde's family did not have any grandsons or sons who participated in the imperial examinations, they still had half a son, their son-in-law, who passed the examination and became a Xiucai (a scholar who passed the lowest level of the imperial examinations).
So I'm incredibly happy today.
Before the joy on her face could even fade, the second piece of good news—her daughter's pregnancy—came in quick succession.
The whole family was thinking to themselves that since leaving their hometown, they had encountered Youzhou while fleeing famine.
Their family is like they're blessed with incredible luck, always having such good fortune.
They were once again grateful for how lucky they were to have followed Li Lanzhen from Forget-Worry Valley to this place.
When they left, they were fully prepared in their hearts to eat chaff and wild vegetables, or to continue fleeing famine, living in caves, and enduring a life of hardship.
Unexpectedly, I've fallen into this rich nest!
If your daughter marries well, her in-laws will treat her just like their own siblings, nephews, and nieces.
Han Shunde glanced up and gave Liu Zhaodi a meaningful look.
"Go and see your daughter, see what she wants to eat, and make her something. You really want your scholar son-in-law to cook for her? That won't do."
Although Han Shunde spoke very softly, Li Lanzhen heard what he said.
She was very satisfied; she treated other people's daughters, her own daughter-in-law, as if they were her own daughters.
So, one should treat one's own son, or someone else's son-in-law, just like one's own son!
Li Lanzhen glanced at Master Xu sitting next to her.
He was all smiles, his face glowing, as he ate the chive pancakes with gusto.
Master Xu should be happy for Han Mingxiang.
He passed the imperial examination and became a scholar, and his wife became pregnant again!
This is absolutely the greatest joy in life!
Grandma Gou Dan hugged her grandson and patted his back gently.
"Dog Egg, don't be sad."
Come out of Hanjiacun with your grandma Lanzhen, and see how well we, grandma and granddaughter, are living!
"It's all Grandma's fault. She didn't earn any money. If you had gone to school earlier and studied, you would have passed the imperial examination this time."
Gou Dan looked up and saw his grandmother, who was already crying, and gently wiped away her tears.
Smiling, I said to her, "Grandma, don't cry. How can I blame you?"
Your grandson is amazing! He'll definitely pass the imperial examination next year and come back as a student, making his grandma very happy!
I not only want to pass the preliminary examination for the lowest level of education, but I also want to pass the county-level examination for the highest level of education, just like Uncle Han.
"Good~ My grandson is capable, Grandma knows."
Han learned that he was sitting in Han Dazhong's lap at this moment.
With tears still clinging to his long eyelashes, he felt very secure leaning against his grandfather's broad chest.
Han Youliang glanced at him with a stern face, "What are you crying for? If you didn't pass this time, you can try again next year. What are you trying to do by making this face? We didn't mean to hit you!"
Han Dazhong saw that his son was unhappy about disciplining his grandson.
"If you've eaten your fill, go get to work. Why are you cursing me like a grandson?"
After saying that, he looked down at his grandson in his arms, who was pouting and about to cry, and comforted him.
"Don't be sad, let's cheer up. Didn't your Grandma Lanzhen say that?"
With the spirit of hanging one's head from the rafters and pricking one's thigh with an awl, what is there for a student to fear! You will definitely pass the exam next year, and you might even pass the county-level exam to become a scholar!
Like Uncle Han, I want to pass the imperial examination and become a scholar to make Grandpa happy.
Han nodded vigorously, "Yes, Grandpa, don't worry, I understand. Master Xu also warned us that those who pass the exam should not be arrogant, and those who don't pass should not be discouraged. We must work even harder!"
Lunch ended in a cheerful and warm atmosphere.
For several days in a row, this joy permeated the Peach Blossom Spring.
Wherever it went, smiles brighter than the spring sun bloomed on the faces of adults and children alike.
Li Lanzhen was bathed in the warm sun, surrounded by the warmth of family and friendship.
My whole body felt comfortable and warm.
The rice in the fields is growing well; the color of the rice seedlings has changed from yellowish-green to dark green, and the seedlings are sturdy and strong.
Sweet potato seedlings have been planted in the 1,000-mu sweet potato field, and the seedlings have taken root and started to grow.
In the 1,000-mu potato field, the potatoes sprouted, and the branches and leaves grew to a height of two zhuan (approximately 66.7 hectares).
The teams reclaiming wasteland are still continuing.
Wheat has been planted on the dry land that has been reclaimed near the foot of Dongshan Mountain.
Zhang Deshui said that the wheat fields currently being planted should cover more than 1,300 mu (approximately 87 hectares).
On the relatively barren land of more than 1,000 mu, the corn seedlings have also grown, and they already have three narrow leaves.
The Peach Blossom Spring is full of greenery; it is hope!
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