Chapter 197: Yulanmeizi sighed, Lu Dage is really amazing, at

The Minister of Revenue and the Minister of Works also felt tense.

This...

This isn't good...

No matter what, there are so many civil and military officials here...

Even if the Emperor dotes on you, but... you can't call her like that!

Moreover, the most important thing is...

This trend is not right!

These two just thought, as long as Lu Yuan doesn't rely on his achievements to boast, doesn't rely on favor to be arrogant, then for his lifetime the Imperial Ancestral Temple is secure.

As a result... in the next second, Lu Yuan started directly calling her 'sister'!!

If he dares to call her 'sister' today, what will he dare to call her tomorrow?

This trend is really not right!!

And Gu Qingwan also stared blankly, looking at Lu Yuan with some astonishment.

At this moment, Lu Yuan also suddenly froze.

Oh no.

I've gotten used to calling her that normally.

Just now, when I got happy, I suddenly blurted it out.

But...

It's already been said, what can we do now?

At this moment, everyone immediately looked toward Gu Qingwan, wanting to see her reaction.

Gu Qingwan initially, in front of others, no matter how much she liked Lu Yuan, would always keep her composure.

This time, being called 'sister' by Lu Yuan in front of so many people, Gu Qingwan found it hard to hold back.

Her expression softened as she looked at Lu Yuan, pursed her lips and lightly laughed, saying:

"I don't know yet; the Minister of Works and the Minister of War haven't returned today."

Today everyone has been here all along.

Even if Little Green Mountain dug up something, it would definitely be reported to one's own department.

But the ministers and vice-ministers of the Six Ministries have been in the imperial palace all day and haven't returned.

As for any matters of the Six Ministries, they couldn't be reported.

We have to wait for the Minister of Works and the Minister of War to return before we can know.

Lu Yuan nodded and then said:

"Alright, I'll head home first."

Lu Yuan hadn't slept enough and still wanted to go back to catch more sleep.

After saying that, Lu Yuan gathered his things and was about to leave.

Everyone was a bit dazed.

Everything that comes next is inseparable from Lu Yuan; is he really just going to leave like that?

Moreover...

Just now the Emperor's demeanor... was too gentle!!

The Emperor doesn't even treat princes like this, does he?!

However, Gu Qingwan felt sorry for Lu Yuan, knowing he had worked all night yesterday and must still be tired.

She wanted to let him go back to catch some more sleep.

Moreover, Gu Qingwan also knew that Lu Yuan actually wouldn't like that so-called victory banquet at all.

Lu Yuan definitely wouldn't want to go to a gathering of people he doesn't even know.

Immediately, Gu Qingwan also hurriedly rose and said:

"Alright~ go rest first; if anything happens at Little Green Mountain, I... older sister will send someone to notify you."

Lu Yuan nodded, and amidst everyone's astonished gazes, he rode his vehicle and left directly.

Everyone watched Lu Yuan ride away on his vehicle.

Somewhat dazed.

This... the Emperor is really spoiling Lu Yuan too much.

Before, I had only heard about it, but today I can finally witness it.

Calling her 'sister' directly in front of so many people, the Emperor doesn't even get angry.

In the end, the Emperor even referred to himself as 'older sister'...

Moreover, the upcoming matter is simply to hold a victory banquet for Lu Yuan.

If Lu Yuan says he won't go, will the Emperor go along with that?

But upon further thought, it seems... there's no problem.

Lu Yuan just came up with a train, so the Emperor naturally wants to pamper him.

The novelty hasn't worn off yet, right?

Lu Yuan pedaled his bicycle all the way home.

Just as he was about to go inside to catch some sleep, he saw Wang Yulan come out of the house.

It seemed Wang Yulan had been waiting for Lu Yuan; as soon as he entered the backyard, Yulanmeizi came out right away.

Upon seeing Lu Yuan, Wang Yulan immediately greeted him:

Lu Yuan, you didn't come back last night either, huh?

Huh?

This one too?

Lu Yuan blinked, then looked at Wang Yulan and nodded, saying:

"Yesterday I had something at the Forging Bureau; how come, Brother Pang Kaige didn't come back yesterday either?"

Yesterday, Lu Yuan saw Pang Kaige leading a young woman……

He didn't go home directly?

Wang Yulan, meanwhile, kept nodding, walking toward Lu Yuan while saying:

"My husband says he's been moving goods lately, plans to sell, can make big money, all thanks to Lu Yuan."

Thanks to myself?

Lu Yuan, somewhat dazed, looked at Wang Yulan curiously and said:

"Why is it thanks to me?"

Wang Yulan immediately said:

"Because Lu Yuan built the railway!

"My husband says that in the future doing business will be convenient, goods can be shuttled back and forth between places, and one can make a lot of money."

Hearing Wang Yulan's words, Lu Yuan then nodded.

That's how it is……

Um……

Pang Kaige indeed has a bit of cleverness.

After all, Pang Kaige's family has always been in business, which is indeed quite different from ordinary people.

Moreover, Pang Kaige is also a member of the Forging Bureau, so he can also get advance news.

That's also normal.

Getting back to the topic.

Um……

Now that we have trains, there will be many people like Pang Kaige.

In earthly terms, that's going into business.

Of course, this going into business is legitimate!

Not that kind of going into business, huh?

Around the 1980s on Earth, after the country opened up, many people went into business.

This is the trend of the times.

That is, the Great Zhou Dynasty's current regulation of merchants is still relatively strict.

Even now there is still the crime of speculation and profiteering.

If handled well, this is doing business; if not, it's speculation and profiteering.

However, Lu Yuan believes that in the future the Great Zhou Dynasty will also open up commerce.

Because with the emergence of trains, from now on one can do business.

This is the wheel of the era rolling forward.

Sooner or later it will be like this, and it will absolutely be a huge boost to the Great Zhou Dynasty's economy!

This is a windfall.

As the saying goes, even a pig can fly if it stands on the windfall.

It's obvious that smart people like Pang Kaige are already ready to take off.

However…… this also carries risk.

One can't just look at those who make money, ignoring those who lose everything and become homeless.

Just……

Pang Kaige not coming home last night was probably preparing goods or something……

He likely went off to enjoy himself with that young woman.

Little Sister Yulan is in a bit of danger.

Although society now is different from before, it's not that a man can just divorce a woman with a single paper.

When getting married, one must properly obtain a certificate, and divorce also requires proper procedures.

But if Pang Kaige brings that young woman back and constantly bullies Little Sister Yulan,

then it's better to just get a divorce quickly.

But with this divorce, we can't let Little Sister Yulan divorce for nothing; we need to get something for her.

Wang Yulan didn't know what Lu Yuan was thinking, she just came up to him and whispered:

"Lu Yuan, do you have time today?"

Huh?

Lu Yuan blinked, then said:

"What? Need help from brother?"

Lu Yuan had nothing else, just tired, wanting to go back to sleep.

Wang Yulan, feeling embarrassed, lowered her head and said:

"Lu Yuan…… could you take me to the hospital…… to check…… whether I can't bear children……"

This matter……

Lu Yuan was stunned for a moment, then he said:

Alright, I'll go home and change into clean clothes; look at me, I'm filthy.

Wang Yulan, hearing Lu Yuan's willingness to help, immediately laughed and said:

Thank you, Big Brother Lu, I'll help you wipe the bicycle.

Hearing Wang Yulan's words, Lu Yuan laughed and said:

Hey, don't be polite with me, we're from the same courtyard.

The water bucket is in the horse stable.

After saying that, Lu Yuan handed the bicycle to Wang Yulan, then went home to change clothes.

He hadn't come back all day; when he returned, hey, needless to say, being at home is still the most comfortable.

Don't look at Gu Qingwan's side hall being lavish and splendid, but it's simply not as comfortable as one's own home.

While Lu Yuan was changing his coat, he wondered why Sister Yulan didn't let Pang Kaige take her to the hospital.

By the way, also check on Pang Kaige!

Lu Yuan felt that these two couldn't have children; being outspoken is Sister Yulan's business.

Lu Yuan pondered.

Hmm…

I guess Pang Kaige's thoughts are all on that little vixen.

Where would he still have the mind to look after Sister Yulan?

How pitiful.

A man as outstanding as me is really hard to find in this world~

After Lu Yuan changed his clothes and came out.

He saw Kou Yang by the water pool, operating the washing machine.

Two basins of clothes.

One basin is Kou Yang's, the other is Pang Kaige's family's.

As for how Lu Yuan knew, no need to say—of course, one basin contained Pang Kaige's work uniform.

Meanwhile, Wang Yulan was squatting beside the bicycle, wiping it with a cloth.

She cleaned the spokes, wheel hub, and such until they were spotless.

Lu Yuan doesn't ride as carefully as his wife does.

When Lu Yuan rides and encounters a puddle, he sighs and rides straight over it.

Hey, Kou Yang, bullied again by Sister Yulan?

Are you going to wash Sister Yulan's clothes?

Lu Yuan looked at Kou Yang, amused, and laughed.

Kou Yang turned his head, glanced at Lu Yuan, pursed his lips, stared at Lu Yuan and said:

You're full of shit, who in this courtyard could bully me?

I'm voluntarily washing for her; isn't she supposed to follow you to the hospital?

Wang Yulan, standing nearby, upon hearing the commotion, immediately stood up and hurriedly said to Lu Yuan:

Big Brother Lu, Brother Kou Yang has a good heart; he's been taking care of me lately.

Hearing Wang Yulan's words, Lu Yuan nodded in understanding; huh, that's also normal.

How would you describe Kou Yang?

He's basically a golden retriever.

Whenever he sees a family struggling, he wants to lend a hand.

Back then, everyone in the courtyard thought he was bullying his wife, and Kou Yang at that time just looked at him with contempt.

Nowadays…

Everyone in the courtyard knows how Pang Kaige treats Sister Yulan.

Sometimes at night, those shouts can be heard even in the central courtyard.

Well, before the two were at odds, but now Kou Yang is actually helping Wang Yulan again.

Lu Yuan glanced at Kou Yang, who was sullenly lowering his head and moving the washing machine, then glanced at Wang Yulan, who was pouring washing liquid onto the cloth, and blinked.

Hmm…

I always feel that these two…

They have a bit of a husband-and-wife resemblance~

Pang Kaige's thing will surely cause trouble in the future.

Not long from now, maybe just a month or so, Pang Kaige's thing will have to bring that little vixen back.

We all grew up in the same backyard.

Who doesn't know who!

When Pang Kaige sticks out his butt, Lu Yuan knows what kind of stool he's about to drop!

My relationship with Sister Yulan is really good.

This… as an older brother, I need to think for my sister.

Hmm… actually… mainly… Lu Yuan has taken a liking to Pang Kaige's house.

In about a month, Lu Yuan will have to call his mother-in-law to take care of his wife.

Where will they live then?

Originally, the plan was to hang a curtain in the middle of the house, letting the mother-in-law sleep in the room where the bathtub is placed in winter.

But let's think it over.

Still not good enough.

Sometimes, once my wife gets in the mood in bed, her voice is impossible to hold back.

No way, it's just that I'm too strong.

So, it's still a bit awkward.

If these two get divorced, Lu Yuan had better at least keep the house for Sister Yulan!

Our Sister Yulan needs a place to live!

After all, our Sister Yulan has worked like an ox and horse for Pang Kaige for so long; she can't be kicked out with nothing!

Furthermore, it's you, Pang Kaige, who's lacking righteousness first, so it's you who should leave.

This house is quite good.

Our Sister Yulan is also used to living here.

Then let my mother-in-law live in Sister Yulan's home.

This Sister Yulan... just go live with Kou Yang!

"Kou Yang, how did your search for a wife go last time? It's been so long."

Lu Yuan, while taking his bicycle, looked at Kou Yang and said with a smile.

And Kou Yang, without lifting his head, said:

"Hey, just like that, it's not that grain control is in effect, restaurants aren't doing well, I'm not making much money; we'll talk about it later when grain control improves."

Lu Yuan said with a smile:

"Alright, we'll discuss it then."

After saying that, Lu Yuan got on his bike, looked at Wang Yulan behind him, and said:

"Come up, sis."

After Sister Yulan put the rag and bucket in place, she then sat behind Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan rode his bicycle to the Third Hospital.

Upon arriving at the Third Hospital, Lu Yuan directly took Sister Yulan to the obstetrics and gynecology department to find Doctor Li.

Now Lu Yuan is familiar with Doctor Li.

Lu Yuan now takes his wife for a check-up every week.

Normally, a pregnant woman should be checked once a month.

This is still the urban standard; rural women, getting checked every three or four months, are considered diligent.

But after all, my wife is different from other women.

My wife is very precious.

Other women can't compare!

Besides, coming to this Third Hospital isn't troublesome.

Anyway, there's no queue; on Sunday mornings after breakfast, it's just like taking a stroll to digest.

After arriving, the check-up finishes in half an hour, then Lu Yuan takes his wife back.

On the way, buy something to eat for lunch; the department store has new arrivals, so let's go browse.

Lu Yuan leads Wang Yulan, without registering or queuing, goes straight to the obstetrics and gynecology department upon entering.

This makes those waiting in line unhappy, and they're complaining.

Lu Yuan couldn't be bothered with those people, knocked on the obstetrics and gynecology door, sent Sister Yulan in, and then planned to go directly to the second floor to find the hospital director for tea.

"Sister Yulan, just listen to Aunt Li."

After Lu Yuan finished speaking to Wang Yulan, he then turned to the smiling Doctor Li beside him and said:

"Aunt Li, thank you for the trouble; this is my sister. After the check-up, take her to the second-floor director's office; I'll be waiting somewhere."

Doctor Li also quickly smiled and nodded:

"Alright, alright, Sir, you can rest assured."

And Lu Yuan, looking at Doctor Li, said with a smile:

"Oh dear, Aunt Li, why call me 'Sir'? It's weird; just call me Xiao Lu. I'm off, Aunt Li; Sister Yulan, listen to Aunt Li."

After saying that, Lu Yuan directly opened the door and went out.

Standing beside Aunt Li, Wang Yulan watched Lu Yuan's back, feeling endless emotion.

This Brother Lu is really capable; he can eat well anywhere.

Not only is he capable, he's also good to his woman, unlike that... in my family...

Since something happened in my family, my husband treats me like I'm not even there—face not face, nose not nose.

This Sister Liyan really enjoys great blessings...

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