When Liu Xun came back this time, the eyes of the people who looked at the academy were different. He always felt that everyone in the academy was inferior to him.
He had a good relationship with Lu Shanming before. That was because Lu Shanming came from a good family and wanted to see if he could build some connections.
But after a few years, Lu Shanming was often with him, but it did not help his studies.
This time it was different. The owner of the ginseng branch was very satisfied. He even helped him survive in autumn and said that he didn’t have to worry about it in spring next year. He would soon become famous.
Now Yuan Antang's boss trusts him directly, without having to go through Du Chongwen at all. He no longer has to be angry with the Du family and his daughter everywhere, and can straighten his back and behave himself.
Don't look at the fact that he is still studying with these people now. When next year, he will have an official position, but the people in this academy are still studying as they are now. They will still be here until their hair turns gray, and they will achieve nothing in their lives.
Lushan Ming disdained Liu Xun's style and refused to talk to him, and Liu Xun was not interested in being associated with him, so the two broke off their relationship.
When school was over, Chen Zhongqian packed his schoolbag and was about to go home. Two or three classmates around him asked him how he did in the Qiu Wei exam.
Chen Zhongqian said, "Try your best, and the results will be known soon."
"Zhong Qian, you should still do well in the exam. Even if the questions are difficult, you have the ability, so I think you will still be ranked high."
"That's right, I think so too. I don't expect to be in the front anymore. I'll be thankful if I can pass."
A few people were talking, and Liu Xun suddenly walked to the side and said nonchalantly, "Qiu Wei is not an academy test. Don't think that you are really any smarter than others."
Chen Zhongqian didn't even look at him. A person next to him said, "Liu Xun, so you are smart? Everyone knows how strong you are."
Liu Xun said, "Scientific examination is not just a matter of strength."
Another person said jokingly, "Yes, you have to be ruthless and not regard yourself as a human being, only then can you become a master."
Liu Xun didn't take it to heart, because these people could only quarrel with him now, and it would be too late to be envious in the future.
He left with his head held high, and the two people curled their lips, "Who are you? You are so proud of yourself for doing something like that. You really don't have any shame."
Chen Zhongqian said nothing and smiled slightly, "I'm leaving first, you should go back quickly."
When Liu Xun returned to Du's house, he didn't go to see Du Xuejiao in the house at all, and went straight back to another room.
The maid went over and called him, "Sister-in-law, the lady said she wanted to talk to you, and she also asked me to come over."
Liu Xun said, "I'm busy reading now and have serious things to do. Let her come over by herself if she has something to do."
The maid was angry and said, "Uncle, the young lady is not yet in her confinement period."
"How long has this been going on?"
"Miss's vitality has been severely damaged by this birth. She will have to have a double confinement period. She can't see the wind. Please ask my uncle to come over."
Liu Xun didn't take it seriously, "I'll go after I finish my work."
By the time he went to Du Xuejiao's place, it was already an hour later. Du Xuejiao's eyes lit up when she saw him, "Ms. sir, I had already fallen asleep when you came back last night. Today you went to the academy again, and I haven't seen you the whole time."
"Yeah." Liu Xun glanced at the child on the crib and reached out to touch the child's face.
She's quite cute, but she's just a girl, so she's of no use.
Du Xuejiao was a little happy when she saw him touching the child, "You haven't hugged the child yet. You left in a hurry that day, and the child will be so big by the time you come back."
Liu Xun said, "There's nothing to hold. Let her sleep. What's the matter with you coming to me?"
Du Xuejiao felt nervous. Do you have to go to him if something happens? They are husband and wife.
"My dad said...that day you gave ginseng to your employer's people."
Liu Xun nodded, "Yes, I think you will be fine. Thousand-year-old ginseng is rare, so I think it should be used for business. My boss is very satisfied, and my autumn is going very smoothly this time."
Du Xuejiao felt sad, but she kept comforting herself. He did that because he knew his situation and wanted to take the overall situation into consideration.
"Of course we should prioritize important matters, but if something happens to me, will my husband choose me?"
Liu Xun looked at her and finally nodded, "Of course I choose you."
Who knows what didn’t happen? You can say whatever you want.
Du Xuejiao's eyes were red, and the maid hurriedly said, "Miss, you can't cry now, or your eyes will hurt in the future."
"Yes." Du Xuejiao smiled, "Ms. sir, dad said you had no choice but to ask me to understand. I know it's not easy for you either."
After all, they had been married for several years. Before, Du Xuejiao was unruly and willful, and Liu Xun hated her. But now that she has given birth to a child, she looks a little pitiful, so she doesn't say those hurtful words anymore.
"It's good that you can understand me. I will become an official next year and your face will be bright. I am not just for me."
Du Xuejiao nodded, "Yes, I know."
Liu Xun sat for a while and then left, never hugging the child. Du Xuejiao still couldn't hold back her tears and hid in the quilt and cried until she was out of breath.
The maid was extremely anxious, "Miss, what's wrong with you?"
Du Xuejiao wanted to believe Liu Xun, but she didn't believe it in her heart. She wanted to get angry, just so that Liu Xun would not stay in the Du family. They wanted to reconcile, but she couldn't bear it.
So she forced herself to believe that he had his own reasons, and forced herself to believe that if something happened to her, Liu Xun would choose her.
But the answer was very clear in his heart. Liu Xun would not. He had never had any feelings for her. When they got married, he just thought that the Du family could help him.
Now that he has gotten what he wants, what will happen next year?
Du Xuejiao didn't dare to think about it, so she stopped thinking about it. At least they were fine now, and at least they seemed to be a family. Let's talk about the future things later.
"I'm fine. I just hate myself for suddenly becoming smarter. Why can't I stay stupid?"
The maid also shed tears, "Miss, it's not worth taking you so seriously. My uncle..."
Du Xuejiao cried even more sadly, and the maid stopped talking. The young lady knew in her heart that there was no need for her to say it again, it would only make the young lady even more sad.
Master, it’s true. My uncle did such a thing, and he actually persuaded the young lady to forgive him. Why should we forgive him? We should just reconcile.
The child on the crib woke up and suddenly started crying. Only then did Du Xuejiao come to her senses, quickly wiped away her tears and said, "Bring the child over."
"yes."
Now Du Xuejiao only has this child. If she didn't have the child, I'm afraid she wouldn't be able to survive now. She couldn't face the fact that Liu Xun didn't have her in his heart.
The maid thought to herself that it was lucky that the baby was a girl, otherwise her uncle's family would not have given up on the child.
Now she is a girl. If one day she cannot live any longer, this child can follow the lady.