Han Shunde told Li Lanzhen and Manager Hua what kinds of vegetables in the greenhouse were ripe and ready to be harvested.
Li Lanzhen also told everyone about her and Hai Mingjiang's experiences on this trip.
"At the time, we thought that the water buffalo family was good at swimming."
Secondly, we had a big fight with the village chief's family. If Han Mingjiang and I leave, this family will probably have a hard time in the village.
So I brought them along with me.
Unexpectedly, three more little tails followed us halfway there.
As Li Lanzhen spoke, she told everyone about Xiaoju and her two siblings.
Everyone nodded in agreement, Zhang Deshui said.
“My dear in-law, you did the right thing. As long as you are kind-hearted and hardworking, you will live a good life in our Peach Blossom Spring.”
At this point, Li Lanzhen asked Xue Laohu.
"How did you install a net at the mountain pass where the river enters Peach Blossom Spring?"
What material is that net made of?
It looks pretty good.
Xue Laohu laughed heartily.
"That net was woven from rattan and reeds."
A stick was woven under the net.
This adds some weight, making it easy to fold up and drop.
We were away for a few days, and when we came back we heard that you and Han Mingjiang had gone out on a raft down the river.
He thought that since the river could flow out of Peach Blossom Spring, people would probably come in.
Is there any way to defend the waterways?
So we came up with this idea.
Li Lanzhen nodded in praise.
"Not bad, I think that net is flexible and convenient to retract and land."
Then, as if remembering something, he asked another question.
"After you go out, head north and check the river. Are there any dangerous places on either side of the river?"
Xue Laohu frowned and said.
"The river that flows into our Peach Blossom Spring is actually a branch of a larger river."
We followed the river northwards and found the great river more than three kilometers away from the Peach Blossom Spring.
That river is huge! It's fast and wide! The current is swift, and the banks are sheer cliffs on both sides, making it impossible to get close.
We didn't find any villages or signs of human habitation along the way.
Moreover, the tributary flowing into Peach Blossom Spring originates underground from that great river.
After this tributary reaches the shore, the terrain is extremely treacherous all the way to Peach Blossom Spring, with towering mountains on both sides.
Currently, Peach Blossom Spring is still quite safe.
As he spoke, he glanced at the silver fox again.
"Silver Fox and that boy drifted into Peach Blossom Spring from the river; they must have fallen into the river from the cliff."
Silver Fox nodded.
"Yes, I jumped off the cliff with him in my arms, and we just happened to land in this river. I never expected to enter the Peach Blossom Spring and meet Aunt Lanzhen."
Han Shunde chuckled, "Yes, maybe it's God's blessing on us. No one would normally discover this river."
Li Lianzhen still looked worried.
Xue Laohu said, "We built a dam out of wood at the north water inlet, based on the terrain where the river enters."
There are also people guarding that area during regular patrols.
And so, everyone shared the problems they had recently discovered and the various tasks being carried out in Peach Blossom Spring.
What happens in the greenhouse vegetable farm, and the furniture made in the woodworking shop...
After everyone finished speaking, they stopped.
Manager Hua spoke only after everyone had quieted down.
He looked at Li Lanzhen and Han Shunde and said.
"Madam, Village Chief, we have brought three boats, one of which is a gift for Peach Blossom Spring."
With a boat, it will be much easier for you to travel in and out; you won't have to cross mountains anymore.
Everyone was taken aback for a moment after hearing his words, and then they were all very happy, repeatedly saying thank you.
Han Shunde glanced at Li Lanzhen and quickly said.
"Then thank you very much, Manager Hua. We just met up. The boatload of goods you brought, as well as the boat you gave us, will all be converted into vegetables for Sifang Restaurant. We hope you won't find it too much."
Manager Hua shook his head and said, "That won't do. What's given to you is given to you. You can't use silver or other things to make up for it."
Seeing that they were about to argue, Silver Fox waved his hand.
He smiled at the people of Peach Blossom Spring.
"Alright, that's enough. Let's stop arguing."
Since it was given to everyone by Manager Hua, then it is a gift.
We have a long time to go.
Apart from Li Lanzhen, no one else knew that the real owner of the fourth and ninth floors was Silver Fox.
Everyone looked at Silver Fox with confusion as he said this.
Li Lanzhen smiled and explained the situation to them.
"Many people may not know that the owner of Sifang Restaurant is Silver Fox."
We've snagged a powerful patron early on!
"Ha ha ha ha"
Her witty remark caused everyone to burst into laughter.
Silver Fox awkwardly raised his hand and touched his nose.
"Aunt Lanzhen, you are my lifeline. Without you, I would have been gone long ago."
Upon hearing this, Manager Hua coughed.
He didn't want Silver Fox to say anything about being dead or gone.
That's so unlucky!
Silver Fox saw the disapproval and heartache in Manager Hua's eyes and grinned at him.
Li Lanzhen observed the expressions on their faces.
Thinking to himself, he realized that the master was kind and the subordinates were loyal.
Excellent!
Silver Fox looked around but didn't see Han Mingxiang, so she asked Han Mingjiang.
"Second brother, where did Han Mingxiang go?"
"Oh, my brother went to the school in front."
Silver Fox nodded and said to Li Lanzhen.
"Auntie, the imperial court will hold a special imperial examination next April."
Upon hearing this, Li Lanzhen realized it was a serious matter and immediately called Han Mingjiang to go to the school to find someone and bring both teachers over.
A moment later, three people came running in, panting.
Master Xu called out as soon as he stepped into the dining room.
"Is it true that the imperial court is going to hold a special imperial examination?"
Who brought this message?
Silver Fox stood up. "Master, this is the message I brought back. The message is accurate and reliable."
The notice should have been posted in Youzhou Prefecture within the last couple of days.
The three of them quickly sat down, looking at the silver fox with excitement.
Master Xu exclaimed, "That's wonderful! Wonderful!"
He turned around and slapped Han Mingxiang on the back.
"You've caught a lucky break, now you'd better seize the moment, you can't let yourself get lost in the pleasures of life all day long."
Prepare well for the county-level examination and pass the county-level examination. The autumn of the year after next will be the official imperial examination. Take the provincial-level examination in one go.
After Master Xu finished speaking, he met Lu Boyan's longing gaze.
"Boyan, this time, you can also participate in the scientific expedition."
Both of you can give it a shot!
Among the group of children, Han Yinan and Su Chen were the only two who could participate in the preliminary examination for the imperial examination.
Other children who want to participate can give it a try and gain experience.
Li Lanzhen gave Han Mingxiang some instructions.
"Mingxiang, you must hurry up and do your best to win over this scholar, even if it means hanging yourself by your hair or being pierced by icy cold."
Master Xu never expected to hear this phrase, "Hanging one's head from the beam and pricking one's thigh with an awl," coming from Li Lanzhen's mouth!
He slammed his hand on the table and said, "What a wonderful example of 'hanging one's head from the rafters and pricking one's thigh with an awl'!"
Okay, from now on, everyone, whether they are big kids or little kids, should study hard according to this standard!
It would be good if more students could pass the preliminary examinations!
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