"Daughter, Young Master Xiao, come have some water!" Madam Gu walked out with a kettle.
Little Xi Tian turned her head, her big eyes blinking, "Mother, I'm not thirsty, I'll drink it later..."
Xiao Jin Heng indicated he wasn't thirsty either.
Madam Gu smiled slightly, "The spring weather is dry, drinking more water is good for you!"
In ancient times, there was no tap water or purified water. The well at the Yun family's house was dug when the house was built...
The cool well water was clear and sweet, making dishes and meals very fragrant. In the summer, after working, a bucket of well water would instantly refresh and relieve fatigue.
Little Xi Tian drank half a bowl of water, then went back to busy herself in the storehouse...
Most of the villagers didn't know what the old Yun family was up to, dismantling houses, building, and buying lumber. They guessed they would be greatly surprised when the windmill was finished, wondering what on earth it was.
Meanwhile, on the second floor of the Yun Gui workshop in the county town...
An old doctor sat by the bedside, feeling Du Tie Shan's pulse.
Yun Er Man was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, repeatedly asking the old doctor, "Doctor, what's wrong with my wife? Is it malnutrition?"
Du Tie Shan had been worrying about the shop, working from dawn till dusk. Yun Si Man thought she had collapsed from exhaustion...
Now that he was helping his father farm in the village, and Jin Xiao Lou was also busy, Du Tie Shan had to ask the shop assistants to get up early to milk cows in the village. When the assistants were busy, she would drive the horse-drawn carriage back to the village herself.
The old doctor glanced at Yun Er Man, his brow furrowed slightly, "I'm feeling her pulse, why are you so impatient? Don't talk, be quiet!"
Yun Er Man: "..."
This was his wife, how could he not be anxious?
Looking at your trembling appearance, your medical skills probably couldn't even match his sister's.
Du Tie Shan lay on the bed, a fine layer of sweat on her forehead, her brows tightly furrowed, as if she was very uncomfortable...
Just as Yun Er Man was about to kick the quack doctor out, the old doctor finally released her pulse, stroked his beard, "Hmm, it should be like this!"
Yun Er Man stamped his foot, "Just say it quickly, what illness does Shan Shan have?"
Old man, at this time, still being so mysterious...
The old doctor tutted, "What are you shouting about? Aren't I observing? Your wife isn't sick!"
"Then what is it?" Old Yun forced down the urge to strangle him and asked patiently.
The old doctor stood up, put on his medicine box, "She's pregnant. Look at you jumping around so anxiously, what if you scare your wife? So restless, it's unbecoming..."
Yun Er Man froze on the spot, staring blankly at Du Tie Shan, his emotions beyond excitement.
Shan Shan was pregnant, he was going to be a father again, he was so happy!
"Doctor, are you sure? Is Shan Shan really pregnant?" Yun Er Man confirmed again.
The old doctor looked helpless, "If you don't believe me, you can find another doctor to check. I'm leaving..."
How dare he question his medical skills, so rude.
"No, no, I believe you!" Yun Er Man smiled broadly, quickly fumbled in his sleeve, and took out a silver ingot, "Doctor, please keep this. When my child has their full moon celebration, you must come for the banquet..."
As the saying goes, one shouldn't hit a smiling face. The old doctor accepted the silver, gave a few simple instructions, and returned to the medical hall.
Yun Er Man didn't rest either. He rushed out of the shop and bought a large pile of tonics for Du Tie Shan.
Meanwhile, inside the Yan Kingdom's imperial palace.
A delicate-looking young boy sat behind a desk, engrossed in something...
He was young, only about ten years old, but his eyes held a wisdom and shrewdness rarely seen even in adults.
With every move, he exuded a kingly demeanor. That kind of aura could make him stand out even among all the nobles of Yan Kingdom...
This was the renowned young Imperial Advisor – Mu Rong Tao Tao.
Since Emperor Ming of Yan found this young boy, he often woke up smiling from his dreams, treating him better than his own princes and princesses, cherishing him like his own eyes...
"Imperial Advisor Mu Rong, His Majesty is here and wishes to see you!"
From behind the screen, a soft voice called out, interrupting Mu Rong Tao Tao's work...
He raised his eyebrows, casually put down a strange box, and said indifferently, "Just say this Imperial Advisor is busy and has no time to see him!"
He was getting annoyed by the Emperor coming to inquire about his well-being every day.
The little eunuchs and palace maids outside the screen: "..."
Imperial Advisor, that's His Majesty, can you please come out and see him?
It was strange, ever since the young Imperial Advisor arrived in Yan Kingdom, he had been very aloof. Even the Emperor had to speak to him through a screen.
The little eunuch had no choice but to go to the entrance of the main hall to inform Emperor Ming, "Your, Your Majesty, the Imperial Advisor says he is busy and has, has no time to see you!"
Emperor Ming: "..."
This brat, what temper tantrum was he throwing again?
Emperor Ming was dark and plump, not tall. Due to his weight gain, his dragon robe was stretched tightly, making him look like a walking steamed bun...
"Your, Your Majesty, perhaps you should come back later. You know the Imperial Advisor's temper!" the little eunuch whispered, advising him.
Emperor Ming was furious.
If people didn't know, they would think that brat was the Emperor, so arrogant, it was outrageous...
"I have an urgent matter to see him. You all withdraw!" Emperor Ming waved his hand, sending the palace maids and eunuchs away.
After the hall became quiet, Emperor Ming dusted off his dragon robe and strode in.
Inside the screen, Mu Rong Tao Tao frowned and shouted impatiently, "What does the Emperor want now? I don't want to see you!"
Emperor Ming: "..."
See, this kid was clearly spoiled.
"Tao Tao, I don't want to disturb you, but there's something I need to discuss with you!" Emperor Ming said aggrievedly.
Mu Rong Tao Tao put away the Game Boy hidden under his books, then stood up, casually put on a mask, walked around the screen, and came out...
"What is it, speak quickly, I'm very busy!" Mu Rong Tao Tao said impatiently.
Emperor Ming let out a long sigh, his expression very humble, "Tao Tao, have you heard about the matters in Liang Kingdom? Currently, the northern barbarians are invading the Central Plains in large numbers. Those barbarians are strong and brave, and the soldiers of Liang Kingdom are in disarray, the country is weak and desolate. I think we can also take a piece of the pie..."
Upon hearing this, Mu Rong Tao Tao did not answer Emperor Ming immediately but fell into deep thought.