Chapter 46: Getting Better

At the end of the class, the students seemed to have opened a new window, their horizons suddenly became clear, and they immediately started discussing.

As she led Brother Heng and the others toward the library next door, Ji Yanli, who had been listening silently, stepped forward and said, "Sixth Miss."

Su Shengsheng stopped and turned around when she heard the sound.

Ji Yanli felt a little embarrassed, but still said what was on his mind.

"Yan Li has noticed that there is still a shortage of vocal music teachers. If the young lady is having trouble finding a suitable candidate, Yan Li might give it a try."

The six arts of a gentleman are rites, archery, music, charioteering, mathematics and calligraphy.

Etiquette can be learned from books.

In the frontier areas, there are also many brave and heroic scholars.

She can teach you the numbers herself.

There is a vast plain outside the Great Wall for horses to ride, and both ordinary riding skills and elegant horsemanship are popular.

Only for this music, it is really difficult to find a suitable teacher.

Music does not only refer to musical instruments, but also includes music and dance, which are necessary for celebrations and sacrifices.

Su Shengsheng came to this dynasty where women were considered inferior, so naturally she had never participated in any grand ceremonies or events that could only be held by men.

However, this subject cannot be ignored as a bonus point in the imperial examination.

However, music is different from the other five subjects. There is no complete set of knowledge to teach, and it needs to be taught according to local conditions and occasions.

Ji Yanli came from a family of rituals and music. His grandfather had worked in the Taichang Temple and was in charge of the three kinds of music. Influenced by him, he was undoubtedly the best candidate.

However, Su Shengsheng established this subject to cultivate sentiment and regulate emotions, rather than just for the purpose of imperial examinations.

Of course, she would not mislead the students, and the music she taught would still be based on the examination syllabus.

"Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Ji, but firstly, I'm afraid it will delay your studies. Secondly, we have different ideas and it may be difficult for us to collaborate. I'd better not trouble you." Su Shengsheng declined politely.

Although the border town is isolated from information and has no access to first-class resources, if Ji Yanli only taught for one round and then left in a high-profile manner.

Then where can she invite such a rich young man in the future?

What's more, this kind of oral transmission is really not artistic.

After all, Ji Yanli is different from these students. He has a family background to support him, but if others want to follow this path, they not only need talent, but also absolute passion.

In this world of prosperity and competition, it is far from as noble as he sees it. Students who do not have admission tickets must take every step steadily and wisely.

Ji Yanli was rejected by her many times, but he was not displeased. "Sixth Miss, Yanli really wants to help you."

Su Shengsheng nodded after hearing this, "I know! Mr. Ji is helping me by keeping a friendly distance." There was some deep meaning in her words, but she stopped at the point.

It's not that she doesn't know his good intentions, but she understands that she has to walk her own path.

Su Shengsheng bowed, passed Ji Yanli who looked dazed, and entered the study with the two little kids.

Today is the first day for the students to attend class. Su Shengsheng was afraid that they would be nervous, so after sending the kids to school, she went outside to watch.

Unexpectedly, I saw my fifth sister Su Wenqian approaching with a food box.

As soon as Su Wenqian saw Su Shengsheng, she wanted to retreat, but she didn't expect Su Shengsheng to see her at a glance.

She had no choice but to step forward and say, "Sixth sister is here too!"

Su Shengsheng glanced at the food box in her hand and said coldly, "Outside food is not allowed here. If anyone gets sick from eating, who will be responsible?"

Su Wenqian's smiling face froze for a moment. "Isn't this a bookstore? If you want, you can do it. If not, I will."

Su Shengsheng looked directly at her and asked, "Fifth sister, can you read?"

Although Su Wenqian came from the same family as the imperial tutor, she had no chance to learn because her father did not like studying and was too impatient to teach her.

Thinking Su Shengsheng was mocking her, she frowned in dissatisfaction, "Isn't it because you can't read that you come here to study? Why are you so harsh?"

Su Shengsheng chuckled, "I'm indeed planning to open a girls' school soon! Fifth sister, if you want to study, I won't charge you much. Just give me a hundred coins a month."

When Su Wenqian heard that they wanted to charge money, her face darkened. "How can you take money from your own family? You are really obsessed with money."

Su Shengsheng didn't intend to argue with her, "What delicious food did Fifth Sister make, but is it for me?"

"Give it to you?" Su Wenqian snorted, her tone revealing a bit of disdain: "It's better to give it to a dog than to give it to you."

In the morning, her parents gave her many instructions, but she met Su Shengsheng, a door god. After several verbal attacks, Su Wenqian became very angry.

Su Shengsheng's eyes revealed a hint of coldness: "This is what suits Fifth Sister. Why do you have to pretend to be miserable every day?"

Su Wen Qian was embarrassed and worried that if she made a noise, other people in the bookstore would hear her.

She glared at Su Shengsheng coldly, intending to force her way in past her.

However, Su Shengsheng lazily said, "Don't blame me for not reminding Fifth Sister. Although I can't dismiss everyone in the Su family, if I get upset, it's still easy to spend a few dollars to have someone in there take care of someone."

Su Wenqian's foot froze in mid-air just as she was about to step over the threshold. She turned around unsteadily and glared at Su Shengsheng: "Su Shengsheng, how dare you!"

Su Shengsheng looked back with a cold gaze: "You can try it."

Hearing the sound of an argument, Ji Yanli stood up and walked towards the door.

But when he heard Su Shengsheng's icy words and saw the fifth lady of the Su family's completely changed expression, he couldn't help but stop.

Su Shengsheng once told him that he didn't understand her.

So this is what she wanted to tell him?

Such a strong side is hidden in such a delicate body.

Su Wen Qian saw Ji Yanli coming towards her and wanted to go up and talk to him, but she was deeply afraid of Su Shengsheng's words.

Later, seeing Ji Yanli return to his seat, she knew that even if she went in today, she would not get any good results, so she could only turn around and leave angrily.

"Su Shengsheng, don't think you can be great just because you've been in the limelight for a few days. I'm waiting to see what happens to you."

Su Shengsheng was too lazy to pay attention to her bluffing.

She looked at the class schedule and saw that the substitute teacher was already in the right state, so she didn't waste any more time and turned to go to Shixianglou.

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Inside the Shixianglou, Qingning and the others were busy preparing the food.

Seeing Su Shengsheng coming, she stepped forward mysteriously and said, "Miss, my brother and I ran into the Fourth Madam when we went to buy groceries this morning. When she saw us, her face turned green and she turned and ran away."

Su Shengsheng didn't doubt Qingning's words.

Here, the master has been reduced to going to the street to buy vegetables like a maid. Even someone as shameless as the Fourth Lady cannot accept it.

Thinking of the harsh words she had said to Su Wenqian today, and fearing that the Fourth House would vent its anger on Qing Ning and the others, Su Shengsheng warned, "From now on, when you see someone from the Fourth House, never approach them to provoke them."

Qing Ning pouted.

She was not dissatisfied with Su Shengsheng's words, but the fourth room bullied the young lady every day, and they had been looking for an opportunity to fight back.

But seeing that Su Shengsheng was speaking seriously, she didn't know what to say.

Su Shengsheng pinched her puffy little face amusedly, "Okay, today is the highlight, cheer up."

When Qing Ning thought of what Su Shengsheng said yesterday, she immediately forgot about the fourth room.

She excitedly hugged Su Shengsheng's hand and said, "Miss, the restaurant was packed yesterday, and I had to chase away the diners who came in. It was really a waste. Why don't we rent another restaurant?"

"It's only been a few days and you're already looking for more?" Su Shengsheng shook her head. "The real test hasn't come yet, and you're already rushing to expand."

Qing Ning was confused and asked doubtfully, "What test?"

"You said that if so many people come to our place to eat, whose business would be slow?" Su Shengsheng spread out the account book and said in a flat tone.

Qing Ning looked outside the door and asked, "Who is it?"

"This restaurant's business is failing. Don't you want to know why?"

Qing Ning was startled by Su Shengsheng's words, "Miss, don't scare me. Could it be that the restaurant owner has offended someone?"

Su Shengsheng pointed out deliberately: "Of course, the interests of the entire street are affected."