"Big sister, big brother, the high school entrance exam results are out and someone has come to our house with good news. Mother told me to inform you both, so hurry up and go over there."

  Ziying listened and immediately wanted to run out, Lin Kangping grabbed Ziying and said: "What the doctor just said, how can you forget it in the blink of an eye?"

  Zi Yu looked at them with a curious expression, and Lin Kangping asked Zi Yu: "Has the official who came to report the good news left?"

  "No, Father and Mother are inviting them to have tea in the hall."

  "You go back first, I and your sister will be there soon, we still need to pack some things." Lin Kangping said after sending Zi Yu away, Zi Yu kept looking back at Zi Qing, shaking his head as he walked.

  Zi Qing looked at Lin Kangping in confusion, "Are you getting a bit paranoid? Two messengers can't even go there."

  "Qing Er, let's be careful, it's not that I'm afraid of anything, but just in case. Who knows what kind of person he is or what he wants to do? Besides, people like him always have others backing them up, I don't want to take the risk."

  After dawdling for nearly half a day, they finally arrived at the Zeng's house. By this time, the official had already left, and Old Master Zeng and Mrs. Tian had both come over, all beaming with joy. Zi Qing asked clearly, and it turned out that Zi Fu had passed the third rank, ninth name, and would need to undergo a three-year internship at the Hanlin Academy before being granted an official position. However, during this period, there was a three-month vacation, which meant that Zi Fu could return home immediately.

  The old man Zhang Luo wanted to hold a banquet and invite the whole village to have a meal, making it lively and bustling. Shen Shi heard this and naturally had no opinion, saying: "It's only right, it's only right, what a great honor, how many families can't even get this? Wait for Fu Er to come home, then choose a good day and hold a good one."

  When Lao Yezi and Zeng Rui Xiang went to the study to talk, Tian Shi said: "Zi Qing, in May, Auntie is having her 60th birthday. Your younger aunt has prepared 60 pouches, can you help make them? Your younger aunt is also three months pregnant and cannot move her needle and thread."

  Lin Kangping was about to speak when Shen said, "Mother, Ziyun has just recovered from a serious illness, so this handbag is definitely not feasible. Besides, Autumn Jade is only pregnant now, it's not like she's in confinement, how much energy can a few handbags take? Moreover, every year Autumn Jade makes many handbags for Kangping to bring away, from last Mid-Autumn Festival to now, there should still be quite a lot of stock on hand."

  "Exactly, Auntie said that Little Sister would send some over in a few days." Kang Ping added.

  "Hey, that's a delicate matter, she put in a lot of effort, and it's all about exchanging some silver coins. What's wrong with Zi Qing? Isn't it just a cold? It's been over two months, and she still hasn't recovered?" Tian Shi was very unhappy when he heard that Zi Qing wasn't doing well.

  "Mother, Qinger's work is even more meticulous than hers, and she's better than her younger sister. If Autumn Jade doesn't want to do it, Spring Jade can do it, or Guiying and the others, aren't they all idle?" Shen Shi retorted, her tone a bit sharp. She was actually quite unhappy in her heart, thinking that her own child was precious, while other people's children were worthless? But Qinger was still her granddaughter after all.

  "Osmanthus is still young, what can she do?" Tian saw Shen's tone was not as respectful as usual, and he also felt a little annoyed in his heart.

  "Remember what Grandma said, I made all the pouches for my aunt's birthday when I was only seven years old. Now that Guihua is thirteen or fourteen, it's time for her to help out more. By the way, Mother, this year is Grandma's 70th birthday, let's have Ziyu make the pouches that Grandma rewarded us with. There are many people on Grandma's side, and Ziyu will be busy all year round." Zi Qing said intentionally. Originally thought that Tian Shi was still stable this year, thinking that she had suffered a bit and knew to repent, but how did she get so arrogant again today? Is it because everyone is too busy with Zifeng's wedding to bother with her?

  "Seriously, let me do it, you can't overexert yourself," Tian said.

  "This is just a matter of opening one's mouth, and I don't have to do it myself. My grandmother only has my mother as her only daughter, so shouldn't she plan ahead early on to avoid last-minute rush? Unlike me, who has three aunts, we can divide the work among ourselves."

  "It's like this, Auntie, Qing'er is now my wife. She's still recovering from her illness and I don't want to see her wasting away day by day. We can barely afford to support her properly as it is." Lin Kangping said.

  The Tian family was so angry that they couldn't speak, and only then did they realize that Erniang's family was no longer the same as before. Nowadays, no one takes her seriously anymore, and the old tricks don't work anymore. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been kicked out, and it's been a year since anyone took care of them. They thought that after Zi Qing got married and left home, Kangping gave them a few silver coins and treated them with respect as elders. It was indeed what the old man said, she couldn't be too impatient, and had to coax them well, follow their lead, and whoever was happy would give them some money to live comfortably for a while.

  Tian said, "You're right, Zi Qing is also married now. It's Grandma's consideration that wasn't thorough enough. Forget it. I'll go find your grandfather and see what they're still discussing."

  Actually, Ziqing mainly felt resentful towards Tian Shi for not showing any genuine care and love to her family. Despite knowing that Chunyu's family had been treating Ziqing unfairly, Tian Shi still helped them scheme against her, even going so far as to deny her a meal. As a result, Ziqing couldn't muster up any good feelings towards them. However, Ziqing also understood that Tian Shi truly loved Chunyu, who had accompanied her through many hardships and struggles, including fighting with the elderly mother-in-law. This bond was something that even money couldn't buy. As for Xiaoyu, she was pitied by Tian Shi due to her young age and suffering from illness - which mother wouldn't feel heartbroken? And as for Qiuyue, Tian Shi truly doted on her, being the youngest daughter after all. Therefore, Tian Shi's heart was fully occupied by her three daughters.

  Zi Qing analyzed the feelings of Tianshi towards his three daughters, thinking about how her own family was treated, and what kind of gift should be given. Zi Qing thought that she still had a jade bangle won from a game of ring toss, which wasn't top quality, but it should also work as a substitute, and that would be enough.

  "Qing Er, have you found a doctor? Judging from Kangping's smile, it must be almost time. I know Kangping can't let you overexert yourself, but I just want to remind you that for the first three months, be careful and don't do too much. When the month is bigger, you also can't not move at all, or when the child comes out, you'll suffer. Your mother has given birth to so many children, she's eaten more salt than rice, listening to some advice won't hurt."

  "Alright, mom. By the way, I've also bought a piece of wasteland. When the weather clears up, I'll hire people to harvest it and it's going to be busy for a while. Maybe I'll even ask my brother-in-law to help me with the accounting, which is good since I promised my sister." Zi Qing said.

  "When did you buy land again?" Several voices asked at the same time, including his father, Old Master and Tian Shi.

  "Who bought land again?" Just as they were saying this, Qiuyu and her family also came in.

  "Little aunt, my sister bought another piece of wasteland and was just saying that when the weather clears up, she'll ask Uncle to help her with it. Then you all arrived, I guess you have a knack for catching wind rumors!" Zi Yu said, and everyone burst out laughing.

  At this time, Mrs. Liu came to call that the meal was ready, and Zi Qing smiled and said: "It seems that Xiao Jie's family has come at the right time for dinner, not only with a good ear for the wind but also with a thousand-mile eye." Everyone burst out laughing.

  There are three pregnant women and one puerpera at this table, unexpectedly they all eat a lot, especially love to eat croaker, Zi Qing didn't even get a few pieces before it was gone, Qiu Yu kept saying that not enough was made and asked Lin Kangping to go catch some more, but Kangping didn't move.

  After dinner, the old man and Zeng Rui-xiang discussed the ancestor worship ceremony. Qiu Yu asked Zi Qing: "Zi Qing, I heard that you were seriously ill after returning from outside for a long time, what good things did you bring back from Beijing?"

  Ziying suddenly remembered that the gifts she had brought for them hadn't been distributed yet, so she asked Lin Kangping to go back home and fetch them. The things were already neatly arranged on the kang, all of which were hair ornaments and accessories that Ziying had carefully selected at the temple fair, although they weren't worth much money, but the workmanship was quite exquisite.

  Lin Kangping brought the things, and Zi Qing first picked out two hair accessories for Tian Shi, along with a pair of chrysanthemums, saying: "Auntie, although I couldn't help you make any pouches for your birthday, these few things are also a little token from your granddaughter. Please accept them and keep them for yourself."

  "Go, I know you have grandma in your heart, Grandma knows you're a good kid, it's just that Grandma was wrong before, don't hold it against her." Tian's words surprisingly made Zi Qing hear a bit of sincerity, and there was still some discomfort in Zi Qing's heart.

  Qiu Yu loved beauty and chose five or six before stopping. Zi Qing packed up the rest and put it here at Shen's place, saying to wait until Zhou Shi and Xia Yu, Zi Ping arrived to take it out and divide it.

  Lin Kangping and Ziying returned home, and Ziying suddenly asked Lin Kangping when he planned to leave. Lin Kangping said: "Ziying, I really don't want to go, leaving you pregnant at home, I'm a bit worried, but David and I have an appointment, and Wang Cai is waiting for me in Jingdezhen. This year's tea harvest is not good, it's raining every day, where can we find good tea?"

  "It's okay, you go ahead. If it doesn't work out, I'll just move back to my parents' house. My sister-in-law is also living at home, and during the day, I can have Xiaqing and the others help with some chores. Don't worry, brother, except for my parents' house, I won't go anywhere else. I will take good care of myself and wait for you to come back."

  "Qing'er, I said we both have kids now, can you change the way you address me? You've called me 'ge ge' (older brother) for too long, I don't want to be your older brother anymore. Call me 'lao gong' (husband), okay? Wife." After saying that, Lin Kangping hugged Zi Qing and gently nibbled on her skin, which was smooth and tender with a hint of milk fragrance, he truly adored this feeling.

  "Alright, husband's orders are absolute, how dare I disobey? Husband, when do you plan to set off?" Zi Qing asked with a smile.

  The couple joked around for half a day before discussing serious matters. Lin Kangping planned to enter the mountain in two days, collect his things and return home to rest for a day before leaving again. Zi Qing instructed him that if he couldn't find good tea leaves, buying more porcelain or silk would be just as good.

  "By the way, Qing'er, how are you planning to ask your uncle to do something again?" Lin Kangping suddenly asked.

  "It's nothing, just some trivial matters, just helping to remember something or buy something, I have it in mind."

  Lin Kongping had just left for two days, and Zifeng returned. He knelt in front of Zeng Rui Xiang and Shen Shi, and Shen Shi hugged Zifeng with extreme joy and tears. The hardships of so many years have finally paid off, this is the dream of all scholars under heaven. Zeng Rui Xiang's heart was also filled with mixed emotions, if it weren't for the family's difficulties, he wouldn't have been deprived of even a chance to try. Now that he was already forty, fortunately his son had made him proud, fulfilling this dream for him, and not in vain for this life.