Chapter 491: The Small Town Resonates with Bright Reading Voices

Axi, with her big belly, still wants to come here to study; Dashan looks at her as if she were still a child, helplessly saying, "Axi, you're already so big—what are you learning? Don't wander around; you're about to give birth."

"I'm still early, Qinghuan is about to give birth."

"Alright, this will be the classroom in the future; what we need to do now is find the Teacher, and leave this matter to the senior brother to handle."

Li Xiang watches her big belly with great worry; he also heard Jiguang say that her due date is approaching, and that Qinghuan cannot be overworked these days. He worries the child could be born at any moment and wonders what to do then. Moreover, the closer the due date, the more anxious he becomes; Qinghuan's body is different from that of the Ancient People, so can the child be born smoothly? "Qinghuan, don't worry; senior brother will see this task through properly."

"Thank you, senior brother; I'll leave this School to you."

They are now implementing compulsory education; she wants to bring some modern benefits here, so the children only need to pay a small living fee.

Tuition is waived, so all the children can come here to study and will no longer be barbaric savages; from here, a civilized society will gradually begin.

"Don't worry, I'll manage this School well, but Qinghuan, I heard something."

"What thing, what matter?"

While Nan Qinghuan was discussing matters with Li Xiang, Ying took Youchao Xuan and the others to look at another classroom; and I must say, the classroom was extremely spacious and bright, opening the eyes of those from the Tribe.

Everyone eagerly anticipates the opening of this new School, so that their offspring can learn characters, learn to draw, and it is said there is a Teacher who can teach the Bamboo Flute.

Of course, that Teacher is Yueguang.

Here, the people of the Small Town are all touring the School, and after Li Xiang told Nan Qinghuan the matter, Nan Qinghuan only gave him a complex look.

"Senior brother, you already knew?"

Li Xiang wasn't talking about anything else, just this child; he already knows he's carrying twins, so he realizes there's a risk.

As the due date approaches, his anxiety grows even more.

Nan Qinghuan let out a deep sigh, seeing Li Xiang look even more nervous than herself, and she simply smiled.

"Senior brother, don't worry; with Jiguang and Youchao Xuan helping me, I'll be fine. Even if something does happen, I won't regret it."

"No, junior sister, you must not have any mishap. I'll go find an experienced midwife. Rest assured, senior brother will definitely protect you."

Li Xiang admits that, in his heart, Nan Qinghuan remains very important; she is the foundation of his staying here. Although he now has a woman, that does not hinder his feelings for Nan Qinghuan—she is like a sister to him.

Of course, he has to care.

"Senior brother, don't worry, nothing will happen."

"What are you two talking about?"

Ying, who had gone to look at the School behind them, arrived; he seemed very happy, but upon seeing the sibling pair apparently discussing something unpleasant, his mood changed.

"Ying, you came at the right time; I happen to have something to tell you."

"Is that so?"

Ying stared at them deeply, nodded, and said, "Qinghuan, I'll see you out; Axi and the others are waiting for you."

Nan Qinghuan, fearing that Li Xiang might say something Ying doesn't like to hear, shook her head at him and said, "Senior brother…"

"Don't worry, I'll talk to him about other matters; it doesn't involve you."

Here, Axi and the others helped Nan Qinghuan out, leaving only Ying and Li Xiang inside the classroom.

Li Xiang hadn't spoken yet when Ying cut him off.

"I know what you want to say. Rest assured, Qinghuan will be fine. I've already found a midwife—the most experienced one on Jiuzhou Dadi—and A Mu and the ancestors are there, so you can be at ease; nothing will happen, I won't let her get into trouble."

Hearing this, Li Xiang was astonished; he hadn't expected Ying to have already thought it through.

He still felt somewhat moved; after all, Ying had arranged everything, so the rest could be left to fate.

"Your words put me at ease, but I still want to ask you: if only one could live between the child and the adult, what would you choose?"

Li Xiang no longer regards Ying as a barbarian; he was long ago trained by Qinghuan into a very wise man, yet he also knows how much he truly loves children at his core.

He won't be like other men, who would rather have a child than a woman.

In this Remote Antiquity Era, a woman's life is essentially worthless; a child is the foundation for continuing the bloodline.

So he still wants to know Ying's thoughts; if such a "protect the adult or protect the child" situation actually arises, would he truly fight to the death!

Even if Ying were to kill him, he would still protect Qinghuan's life.

Hearing Li Xiang's words, Ying's gaze turned plaintively as he stared deeply at him, then gave a helpless smile, "Senior brother, you needn't ask me that. If anything truly happens, I would naturally choose Qinghuan. I've said I'll spend this life only with her; if she gets hurt, what use is the child? She is my everything, my life."

Ying declared emphatically that Nan Qinghuan is his life; these words moved Li Xiang deeply, and of course, Nan Qinghuan, who had been eavesdropping outside, was also deeply moved.

Then Axi, on the verge of tears, said, "Qinghuan, listen to Ying's words; don't worry, nothing will happen. Women here give birth easily; look at A Tu's mother—after three days, A Tu went out to look for fruit."

Hearing Axi's words, Nan Qinghuan let out a chuckle, "Silly girl, my body isn't that robust, but I'm not that weak either; I'll do my best."

As soon as the words finished, Ying also walked out with Li Xiang; the two saw her outside, and Li Xiang felt a bit awkward, "Qinghuan, I underestimated the feelings between you all. From now on I can be at ease. You all go back first; the School still needs cleaning, and classes will resume tomorrow."

"Alright, then I'll trouble you, senior brother."

Here, Nan Qinghuan and Ying prepared to leave first; sunlight bathed the Tulou entrance, and they suddenly saw… Rongdi, leading Yueguang, walking toward them. When Yueguang saw Ying and Nan Qinghuan, he felt embarrassed, smiled at them, and said, "Ying, Nan Qinghuan, I've already decided—I won't leave."

Nan Qinghuan and Ying exchanged a glance, realizing that Rongdi had persuaded him; she slightly frowned and asked, "You're not leaving—do you want to stay?"

Yueguang looked at Rongdi, then nodded, "Yes, I'll stay. I'll remain here to teach the children the flute and to teach them songs."

"Alright, that's what you said. As for the Salt Mine, I've already discussed it with Rongdi; we won't take your Salt Mine—you can continue operating it, but the price can't be too high, so that the Common People of the town can afford Salt."

"Certainly. There are many of my people here; I won't let my people be unable to afford Salt. When does class start?"