Started as a thatched house and ended up as a female figure

After the meal, Cheng Wan chatted with Xu Zhinian for a while, and learned from Xu Zhinian that Xu Zhuocheng and County Magistrate Mao had already started their work.

Cheng Wan thought of what Cheng Daping said, that the army would set out in the next few days, and his heart sank.

But such a major matter is beyond her ability to interfere or control. All she can do is do what she should do.

After sending Xu Zhinian and Xu Zhishu away, Cheng Wan took Cheng Xiaoyu and Cheng Daping to Mr. Fang's house in the village.

Also going with them were Yanqiu and her younger brother He Chunlai.

He Chunlai also prepared to go to school to learn to read and study.

According to what Yanqiu said at the dinner table, she had never dared to think of sending He Chunlai to school before. She felt that reading and writing had nothing to do with people like them.

But when she saw that Cheng Xiaoyu was going to school, she suddenly felt that it would be a good idea to send her younger brother to school to learn to read a few words. Moreover, if He Chunlai did not take the imperial examination, her salary would be enough to support He Chunlai to learn to read in school for two years.

So she plucked up the courage to bring up this matter when Cheng Wan took Cheng Xiaoyu to Mr. Fang.

Otherwise, she wouldn't dare to bring He Chun to see Mr. Fang by herself.

Cheng Wan was of course happy to see this happen, and she also promised that if He Chunlai had a talent for studying, she would be willing to lend money to Yanqiu and her brother in the future so that He Chunlai could take the imperial examination.

Cheng Xiaoyu and He Chunlai's admission to the school went smoothly.

As Cheng Wan said before, compared with the female officials who risked the world's condemnation, having more female students in the school was really no big deal.

As long as Cheng Xiaoyu has the courage and the Cheng family supports Cheng Xiaoyu, Mr. Fang will naturally not refuse Cheng Xiaoyu from entering the school.

After finishing their business, except Cheng Daping, Cheng Wan and other three left Mr. Fang's house first.

"Sister, I really want to go to school!"

Cheng Xiaoyu's face flushed with excitement, her eyes bright and amazing, and she confirmed with Cheng Wan again.

Cheng Wan was not impatient and repeated gently: "Yes, you are going to school."

"Ahhhhhh!" Cheng Xiaoyu narrowed her eyes and smiled, jumping and running around Cheng Wan.

He Chunlai was also excited about going to school, but he couldn't show his emotions completely like Cheng Xiaoyu did. He just smiled foolishly, looking up from time to time and making eye contact with Yanqiu. Then the brother and sister smiled more foolishly than each other.

After Cheng Xiaoyu vented her inner excitement like a little madman, Cheng Wan took Cheng Xiaoyu's hand and slowly walked home: "Xiaoyu, I'll change your name."

"it is good!"

Cheng Xiaoyu agreed without asking any questions.

Cheng Wan smiled and shook his head, his voice gentle:

"Mother said that it rained lightly on the morning you were born, so she named you Xiaoyu.

The name your elder sister gave you is also Xiaoyu, but the "Xiao" in this Xiaoyu means dawn.

Xiaoyu, the early morning rain, represents new beginnings and hope.

I hope you will always be positive, bright and kind."

Cheng Xiaoyu wiped her tears with her other hand, and then nodded heavily with a bright smile: “Sister, I like this ‘Xiaoyu’.”

Cheng Xiaoyu looked up at Cheng Wan's profile, her eyes filled with extreme intimacy and admiration.

The little girl's eyes were bright and firm: "Big sister, I will study hard and be as good as you in the future!"

Cheng Wan lowered his head and looked at Cheng Xiaoyu, then laughed happily: "Okay! Big sister is counting on you!"

The two sisters walked forward hand in hand and laughed happily, while Yanqiu and He Chunlai followed behind with satisfaction and happiness.

"Sister, you are amazing too."

Yanqiu looked at He Chunlai in surprise, only to see the tips of He Chunlai's ears turning red with shame.

Yanqiu blinked, grinned silently, and reached out to rub He Chunlai's head hard.

"Awan." Gu Yan, who was standing at the gate of Cheng Wan's house, saw Cheng Wan, and his eyes instantly showed warmth.

Cheng Wan smiled and asked, "Why did you come out?"

Gu Yan curled the corners of his lips slightly, but didn't say that he couldn't wait to see Cheng Wan. He just followed Cheng Wan into the gate like a follower.

Hearing the noise, Wang came out of the house. She glanced at the expression on Cheng Xiaoyu's face and realized that Cheng Xiaoyu's admission to the school was settled.

"Mom!" Cheng Xiaoyu ran towards Wang happily and excitedly told her about her experience at Mr. Fang's house and how Cheng Wan had given her a new name.

Wang smiled and gently rubbed Cheng Xiaoyu's head, feeling indescribably relieved and satisfied.

Cheng Wan did not interrupt Wang and Cheng Xiaoyu's conversation, but took Gu Yan to the eaves of the west wing.

There was no one there and it was not a private space, and she had questions to ask Gu Yan.

"The man on the dragon throne finally couldn't hold on any longer. On New Year's Eve, His Royal Highness Prince Rui received an imperial edict ordering Prince Rui to rescue him. The main force, led by the Black Armor Army, set out on the seventh day of the first lunar month."

Without waiting for Cheng Wan to ask, Gu Yan seemed to know what Cheng Wan was going to ask and took the initiative to answer the question that Cheng Wan was most concerned about.

Cheng Wan opened and closed his mouth, wanting to say something, but felt powerless as if nothing he said would be necessary.

"Is the man sitting on the dragon throne still in the capital? He didn't run away?" Cheng Wan finally asked this question.

Gu Yan listened to the laughter of Old Lady Lin and others, his eyes filled with dark colors, and his voice was indifferent: "It is said that the ministers in the court advised him to leave the capital first and then plan for the future, but he seems to have gone crazy. Not only does he not leave, but he also does not allow anyone to leave the capital."

Without waiting for Cheng Wan to respond, Gu Yan turned and looked at Cheng Wan: "Ah Wan."

Gu Yan looked at every inch of Cheng Wan's face devoutly, his gaze was burning and filled with unspeakable forbearance.

"Awan, I...I'm leaving."

"Where are you going?" Cheng Wan looked at Gu Yan frankly and sincerely, with a sour feeling in his nose.

Gu Yan looked away in embarrassment, his hands clenched into fists.

"Go to the front line, go for revenge, go, go and make achievements."

Cheng Wan pursed her lips tightly, suppressing the heat in her eyes: "When are we leaving? Tomorrow too?"

Gu Yan didn't dare to look up at Cheng Wan, and said in a low voice: "I'll leave after I finish talking to you. I need to reach the designated place before the main force sets out."

Cheng Wan blinked once, and then again. There were no tears, but her voice was hoarse: "I didn't know you were going to the front line, and I didn't prepare anything for you."

Gu Yan looked up, his eyes red.

“I don’t need anything.

Shaoqing is going with me, and I'll have to trouble grandma and the others to help take care of Suisui.

If possible, I will do my best to take good care of my brother, so don't worry too much.

besides......"

Cheng Wan had a stern face, pulled Gu Yan into a random room, and interrupted what Gu Yan was saying.

"Awan!" Gu Yan looked around fearfully.

Not many people were looking over here, and Old Mrs. Lin specifically told them not to disturb the two children while they were talking.

But she didn't expect that her eldest granddaughter would not play by the rules.

Her eldest granddaughter not only talked, but also pulled the person into the house and bit him hard.