Time flies, and it is already deep autumn in the blink of an eye.
The cool wind made me feel cold, and the flowers, plants and trees in the yard gradually withered, creating a bleak scene everywhere.
Seeing that the beginning of winter was just a few days away, Li Yaonan racked his brains to lay a layer of floor heating in the main courtyard to give Lin Yixuan a surprise for fear that he would catch a cold.
After these days of getting used to each other, his and Lin Yixuan's life was already on track. Although they could not live in harmony like a real couple, they could be considered to respect each other. The more he got along with Lin Yixuan, the more he realized that he had really found a treasure. Lin Yixuan was extremely talented, and whenever she gave him advice on academic matters, he could always make him suddenly enlightened. If it weren't for the fact that Lin Yixuan was a Gemini, Li Yaonan felt that it might not be a problem for him to pass the imperial examination and come back as the top scorer.
In fact, Lin Yixuan was a little worried at the beginning. He considered for a long time before making the decision to teach Li Yaonan. Men don’t like their wives to be better than themselves, and he was afraid that Li Yaonan would feel resentful about this. Fortunately, Li Yaonan was not dissatisfied. Instead, he always talked to him with a book in his hand, which made him feel respected.
Lin Yixuan felt that this way of getting along was very good. He knew that Li Yaonan didn't love him, but he had never regretted drugging Li Yaonan, and he would only take this secret to his grave.
After a few days, the gifts from their hometown arrived. It had been exactly ten days since they sent the good news to their clan. Looking at the pile of gifts in front of him, although they were not valuable items and mostly were local specialties from the countryside, Li Yaonan was in a very happy mood. Suddenly, he felt a sense of emotion. Now he could be said to have truly settled down in ancient times.
Glancing at Lin Yixuan who was counting the gifts beside him, Li Yaonan suddenly remembered: "By the way, have you sent a letter to Beijing?"
Lin Yixuan's body froze, and he was silent for a moment, then he continued with what he was doing, and replied calmly, "I sent a letter to my brother."
Li Yaonan suddenly felt annoyed. He was really talking about things that were not related to the topic. He remembered that Lin Yixuan told him a lot about Jingyang Marquis Mansion that night. How could he forget it? He was sending a letter to his brother instead of his mother. How could he not notice the difference
"Don't worry, when I pass the imperial examination, we will go to Beijing with our whole family. By then, I, the ugly brother-in-law, will also be able to meet my mother-in-law."
Lin Yixuan felt warm in her heart after hearing this, and a faint smile bloomed on her beautiful face: "Thank you."
"Why are you being so polite to me?" Li Yaonan was a little embarrassed. Lin Yixuan was usually sharp-tongued, and the sudden thanks made him a little uncomfortable. However, he was still very happy to see Lin Yixuan's smiling face.
Li Yaonan opened his mouth and hesitated to speak. He wanted to ask Lin Yixuan why things were so bad with his family, but when the words came to his lips, he found that he couldn't open his mouth. He was afraid to bring up sad things and make Lin Yixuan sad.
For some reason, seeing Li Yaonan's tangled look, Lin Yixuan inexplicably knew what Li Yaonan wanted to say. After thinking carefully for a moment, he slowly said, "My uncle wants to send me to the Prince's Mansion."
Li Yaonan was slightly startled, his brain worked rapidly, and he quickly grasped the key point: "Then you..."
Lin Yixuan curled the corners of his lips, and a fierce look flashed in his dark eyes: "How could I let them succeed?"
Li Yaonan laughed softly. He felt that compared to Lin Yixuan's obedience, he preferred to see his husband angry or ruthless. It was exactly what he wanted. If it weren't for the wrong gender, he would have wanted to take him directly to bed.
"Those rumors..." Li Yaonan couldn't hide the joy in his heart. Even though he had already guessed it, he still wanted to hear Lin Yixuan say it himself.
Lin Yixuan had this plan in mind, and now that he has a child, he doesn't have to worry about it anymore. Even if Li Yaonan doesn't love him, as a man, if he doesn't explain it clearly, Li Yaonan will definitely feel a thorn in his heart. He doesn't want Li Yaonan to misunderstand, so he draws a mocking arc at the corner of his lips and sneers, "I did it myself. If I don't throw dirty water on myself, how can those people let me go so easily? If there is no prince, there will be other families. How many times can I escape? I was born to be a chess piece."
Li Yaonan regretted it, and suddenly felt a pity in his heart. He reached out and touched his cheek. When he felt the softness in his hand, his palm trembled slightly as if it was burned by something. He quickly retracted it and said with a smile: "Then you have to thank them, otherwise how could you get a good husband like me."
Lin Yixuan smiled, glanced at him, nodded and said bluntly: "We really have to thank them."
Li Yaonan felt embarrassed. How could he get rid of this shy feeling? Why did he have the feeling of first love, as if he had returned to junior high school? He had lived two lives and was already an old man. It was embarrassing to be shy and ashamed.
Li Yaonan coughed twice, adjusted his facial expression, gave Lin Yixuan a look that said "you know what's going on", and turned around and left seriously.
After Li Yaonan left, Lin Yixuan burst into laughter. It had been a long time since he had laughed so heartily. He was really happy that he had discovered a little secret of Li Yaonan.
Some time ago, Lin Yixuan noticed that when Li Yaonan received praise from others, he would either flatter himself and become cocky, or become embarrassed and talk about other things. As a thick-skinned man, he still feels embarrassed. Lin Yixuan thought that this trick could be used more often.
Five days after the beginning of winter, the floor heating in the main courtyard was finally installed. Li Yaonan had someone try it out that same day, and the effect was quite good. The warm house immediately dispelled the cold outside.
In the evening, Li Yaonan brought Lin Yixuan over.
Taking off his shoes and stepping on the wooden floor, Lin Yixuan was very curious. He wondered how Li Yaonan did it. The floor heating in his home seemed to be better than the warm room in the palace.
Li Yaonan was very proud, and when he saw Lin Yixuan's astonished look, he almost raised his tail in surprise.
Lin Yixuan felt amused and touched at the same time. Regardless of whether Li Yaonan treated him well because of the child or not, this kindness was indeed precious. Apart from his mother and brother, no one had ever treated him so well. With Li Yaonan as a comparison, thinking back on his past life, Lin Yixuan suddenly felt stupid. There was no need to compare sincerity and falsehood. If he had not been blinded by emotions, as long as he looked carefully, how could he not have discovered some clues that had already appeared.
"Where is the craftsman?" Lin Yixuan blinked and looked at Li Yaonan with eagerness.
Li Yaonan was very proud in his heart. He shouldn't have such a good self-image. He raised his eyebrows and looked at him. The meaning in his eyes was probably: come and beg me, and I will tell you if you beg me.
Lin Yixuan was speechless and pinched him hard.
Li Yaonan took a deep breath. It was not good for her husband to be too fierce, so she begged for mercy quickly, "It hurts, it hurts, please don't, I'll tell you, isn't it okay?"
Lin Yixuan raised her chin with dignity and coolness, waiting for his next words.
Li Yaonan grinned. Seeing Lin Yixuan so lively, he felt that it was worth the pain. He flattered her, "The craftsmen have been sent back. If you need anyone, I'll call them for you."
Lin Yixuan pondered for a moment, then fell silent again. His eyes, which had been bright just now, became dim, and he sighed slightly in disappointment: "Forget it, it's useless to ask for a craftsman."
"Why?" Li Yaonan frowned. He hated to see him like this.
Lin Yixuan said calmly, and it was impossible to tell the emotion in his words: "I originally wanted to let them go to the capital. The weather in the north is cold, and I want to show some filial piety to my mother, but..." If the Jingyang Marquis Mansion knew that it was he who sent the people, I'm afraid they wouldn't even let them in through the gate.
"That's easy." Li Yaonan thought for a moment and said with a smile, "Floor heating is not difficult. I have the blueprints here. You can just send them over. Craftsmen can be found anywhere. It's not worth being sad about such a small thing."
Lin Yixuan thought about it and agreed, so he happily asked Li Yaonan for the blueprint.
Li Yaonan stroked his forehead, feeling that a pregnant husband's temper changes a lot. Lin Yixuan's expression changes every now and then. She is just pregnant and this is the case. How will she get through the next few months? The more Li Yaonan thought about it, the more worried he became. He was willing to bear the worry and was happy to accept it.
Some things cannot be thought about. Within two days, Lin Yixuan began to have morning sickness. She vomited everything she ate. Her face turned pale and she lost a lot of weight.
Li Yaonan was overwhelmed and tried every possible way to find food for him. It was the first time he realized how hard it was for a pregnant man. In fact, he was also having a hard time, but he was happy with it.
After calculating the remaining money in his hand, Li Yaonan made up his mind and bought a hot spring resort outside the city.
Now he has a teahouse full of guests, with a monthly income of about 600 taels of silver. He believes that it won't be long before the capital can be recovered, and there is no need to be too tight on spending money. No matter what, you can't treat the pregnant man badly. In ancient times, there were few vegetables in winter, and most wealthy families ate meat. Even he had no appetite when he ate, let alone Lin Yixuan.
Li Yaonan asked people to grow vegetables in the hot spring villa. Although he didn't know how modern people grow vegetables in greenhouses, he had seen pigs run even though he had eaten pork. The principle is probably the same. We don't have plastic sheeting, but we can use oilcloth instead. If successful, we will probably be able to eat them before the New Year.
Lin Yixuan vomited violently, but he was a very well behaved person and didn't lose his temper. Li Yaonan felt distressed when he saw this. In fact, he would rather Lin Yixuan said a few sarcastic words to him for no reason, so that he would feel better.
When Li Yaonan finished his work, he saw Lin Yixuan slumped over the table. Even the ancient novels that he loved to listen to a few days ago could not attract his interest.
"Are you still feeling uncomfortable today?" Li Yaonan looked at him with concern, a hint of worry in his eyes.
Lin Yixuan shook her head, trying to cheer herself up, and smiled at him slowly: "I'm fine, I heard that pregnancy is like this, don't worry."
"I bought a hot spring resort. Let's go there to relax someday. You don't have to stay at home all the time."
Lin Yixuan nodded obediently, although he was a little reluctant because the weather outside was too cold, but he knew that Li Yaonan was doing it for his own good. He saw Li Yaonan busying around these days. He was not an ungrateful person, so he couldn't help much. The only thing he could do was to be obedient.