Chapter 2726: Going to Be a Father (Part 4)
Of course, in this world, there will always be someone who is sad when others are happy.
In another courtyard of the Han Prince’s residence lived another newlywed consort, who was the princess Wanyan Ningzi sent by Jin Country for a political marriage. Although her initial target was Qi Jingyun, she was ultimately plotted into becoming the Han Prince’s consort. Despite being upset and angry, she had no evidence and lacked the ability to seek revenge, so she had no choice but to first win over the Han Prince.
It had to be said that she could discern the Han Prince’s ambition, which was certainly not as composed as he appeared.
Although he didn’t express it, she felt that, given time, she would eventually find an opportunity to learn more.
However, at this moment, Princess Ningzi had other news to share, and that was she was pregnant.
When Qi Jinghao heard this news, he didn’t immediately show a feeling of joy; instead, he paused for a moment before rising and heading to the courtyard where Wanyan Ningzi lived.
"Prince." Wanyan Ningzi looked at the man who entered and curled her lips into a smug smile, rising to greet him. "You are going to be a father."
"You’ve worked hard." Qi Jinghao went over to hold Wanyan Ningzi’s hand, yet his gaze fell on her still-flat abdomen.
Wanyan Ningzi, noticing his gaze, also lowered her head, gently placing her hand on her abdomen.
After a long time, Qi Jinghao withdrew his gaze, still with a smile on his lips: "It’s about time to have a child."
"What?" Princess Ningzi’s attention had been on her belly, and his voice was too soft, so she didn’t hear clearly.
"I said, the princess has worked hard." Qi Jinghao helped Wanyan Ningzi sit down. "During this time, don’t walk around recklessly. If you want to eat or drink anything, just ask for it. Don’t let yourself down."
Wanyan Ningzi nodded with a smile: "Alright, Prince. However, I have a thought that requires your approval."
In April, Zhou Xiao and Xiaofeng both participated in the scholar examination, along with their six companions who also took the test. As expected, all passed, and Xiaofeng even achieved the top score.
Although it was just a scholar examination, in the people’s hearts, it was quite remarkable, indicating that the children now had the qualification and capital to study. Perhaps in the future, they could pursue official careers.
Because of this, the people of both large and small Budong Village were stirred, and everyone spontaneously organized a two-day celebration. Not only did they buy firecrackers, but they also hired an opera troupe to perform for two days.
Everyone was beaming with joy, thus elevating the prestige of the school even further.
Families that hadn’t considered sending their children to study were now interested.
And as long as they sent their children, the school accepted them all. There were even many children from outside who sought to study here, but since the school didn’t provide accommodation, they temporarily had to reject children from other regions.
However, this gave Yang Ruxin a new idea, which was to expand the school and turn it into a boarding school.
Being a person of action, since she had the idea, she naturally went to implement it immediately. That day she drafted a plan and took it to the school, where she found Chu An.
Chu An was the oldest and most prestigious among the teachers, so Yang Ruxin arranged a position for him as the principal.
Although academies here typically called them deans, here it was a principal.
Old Chu, upon seeing Yang Ruxin’s proposed plan, slapped the table directly: "Good thing, let’s do it."
And when the villagers heard about the plan to expand the school, naturally no one objected, and they all volunteered to help.