Crops will die if they lack water, and a country will die if it lacks talent.
The fact that the imperial court pays so little attention to talent transfer has its own big problems, and the world is not peaceful.
After the college announced the postponement of the scientific examination, everyone's mood was a little low and they were not energetic in class.
When Liu Xun thought about telling his father-in-law the news when he returned home, his head ached, and he was inevitably scolded again.
He didn't even go back for lunch at noon, but ate at a restaurant with Lu Shanming.
But what is supposed to come will always come. The academy can't go all day without classes, and he can't go all day without going back.
Before going back, she made a special detour to buy Du Xuejiao's favorite pastries, thinking that when her father-in-law got angry, she could help him say a few words.
As a result, he heard another person's voice as soon as he stepped into the door, and he quickly quickened his pace.
"Mom? Why are you here?" Who is sitting in the main room if it's not his mother?
Du Xuejiao and Du Chongwen were also sitting nearby, their expressions were not very good. Liu Xun knew at a glance that his mother must have said something that she shouldn't have said.
Because his mother always talks nonsense and causes unpleasant things when she comes back, he usually doesn't want his family to come here, and he always goes back to visit them.
I don't know what happened this time, but I came without telling him.
Mrs. Wang was extremely happy to see her precious son, "My son is back. Oh, school is really hard. Mom has been waiting for you for a long time."
I've been here for a long time, no wonder they look so ugly.
Liu Xun hurriedly said, "Mom, what are you talking about? It's hard for me to go to school, but it's hard for my father-in-law to run a medical clinic."
"It's all hard work. You are all capable people. How can you not work hard? Sit down quickly."
Du Chongwen glared at Liu Xun, who was on pins and needles, "Mom, what happened at home? Why did you come here without saying anything?"
"Look what you said, do you have to say something when I come to see my son and daughter-in-law? Then you can come whenever you want?" After saying that, she felt uncomfortable in her throat, coughed, and a little phlegm came out, and she immediately spit it out.
Arrived on the ground.
Du Xuejiao suddenly felt nauseous. Before she could say anything, Wang stretched out her foot and wiped it casually on the ground with the sole of her shoe.
Du Xuejiao couldn't stand it anymore, so she took the opportunity of serving tea to go out and get some fresh air.
Du Chongwen said, "Mom, there is a spittoon at home."
"What are you using that for?" Ms. Wang waved her hands indifferently, "We are all like this in the countryside. They will be gone soon."
Du Chongwen's face became even colder, "My mother-in-law's lungs seem to be in bad condition. I'll have someone give her some medicine to moisten her lungs and reduce phlegm."
Wang, a rural woman, couldn't understand the meaning of his words, so she was very happy, "That's really a thank you to my in-laws."
After talking for so long, he still didn't say what he was here to do. Liu Xun asked again.
Mrs. Wang took his hand and said with a smile, "Of course I'm here for my grandson. You and Xuejiao have been married for several years and have never had a child. I'm so worried that I can't sleep well, for fear that...
There’s no way I can explain this to your grandparents.”
Liu Xun glanced at Du Chongwen and finally understood why his father and daughter looked so ugly. His mother came over and said this.
He and Du Xuejiao have been married for almost five years, and indeed they have never had any children. Du Xuejiao was pregnant once, but she accidentally fell down, and she has not been pregnant again since then.
At first, his parents always came, either looking for some kind of prescription or hearing about some magical miraculous power, and wanted Du Xuejiao to pay homage to it.
How could Du Xuejiao be at the mercy of them? After getting angry several times, he went home and told them not to come casually and not to mention this matter.
The past two years have been going well, but for some reason, this matter suddenly came up again.
"Mom, what is supposed to come will always come. What are you in a hurry for? Besides, I haven't done well in school yet. How will I support myself if I have a child?"
Mrs. Wang glared and said, "As I said, you are the son-in-law who came to the house. The child was born and raised in the Du family. Is it possible that he still has to rely on you to support him?"
Liu Xun looked embarrassed. Lin Yuxi laughed at him for being a son-in-law just for money. His mother always talked about it, but she didn't think it was a big deal at all.
Du Chongwen was silent for a while and then spoke at the right time, "My mother-in-law, my Xuejiao's health is fine. She has already made up for her loss from the skid. The doctors from Yuan'antang have looked at Xuejiao's health."
Wang said, "What's going on? If the doctor from Yuanantang can't do it, let other doctors take a look."
Upon hearing this, Du Chongwen was almost furious.
There are only two things he cares about, one is Du Xuejiao and the other is Yuan Antang.
He is the shopkeeper of Yuan'antang. If Yuan'antang is not good, then what benefits can he get as the shopkeeper? Now the whole family depends on him.
As for Liu Xun, well, I don’t know when he will be able to make a difference.
"Why didn't you say it was Liu Xun? In my opinion, he is busy studying now and his mind is not on this. What he said is right. It is good to have children a few years later."
How could Ms. Wang be willing to let people say anything bad about her son? She stared and said, "How is that possible? The problem of not having children is all a woman's problem. Xuejiao should take good medicine."
"I am here to tell you that the doctors at Renji Tang are very good. There is a man in our village who has been married for several years and has not had children. After going to Renji Tang for treatment, he became pregnant."
Liu Xun didn't say anything, but Mrs. Wang said to him excitedly, "It's Lin Qingxiang's wife. Although their family hasn't told her yet, I can see that Mrs. Du is buying brown sugar for her to eat. How can she still be fake?"
"You two married in the same year, and his wife is also a chicken that can't lay eggs. She didn't take medicine for a long time after going to Renji Hall."
Liu Xun still didn't speak, because as long as he asked one question, he would not be able to think about it in this family.
When Mrs. Wang saw him like this, she thought it was because he didn't remember who it was. Her son was a scholar and couldn't remember that there were those people in the countryside.
"He's Lin Yuxi's cousin. You almost became his brother-in-law. Have you forgotten?"
Du Chongwen narrowed his eyes slightly, and Liu Xun said hurriedly, "Mom, it's all about sesame seeds and rotten millet. Why are you talking about this? I have nothing to do with her."
"It doesn't matter, but you have to take Xuejiao to Renji Hall to have a look. I heard that Lin Xixi is still the apprentice of Dr. Li at Renji Hall. It seems that Lin Qingxiang's daughter-in-law was favored by her and her master."
"Her father used to be a doctor. This girl must have learned a lot. I think she is quite capable."
Du Chongwen said sternly, "My daughter is not sick. There is no need to go to see her. Even if she has the source of the disease, Antang can see her. There is no need to go to other people's homes."
"My in-laws, you are wrong. You can't be jealous just because you are in the same industry. Renjitang is great, but it doesn't matter if you go and see it. It's even cheaper."
Liu Xun sighed feebly. He couldn't sleep well tonight.