Chapter 272 Your Third Uncle is in Trouble

Da Hu walked nervously to Master Wen's side, whose smile became even more gentle.

Master Wen had already heard about Da Hu's upcoming enrollment from Madam Liu, and he was pleased.

However, we still need to ask him about the specific situation. At first, the little guy looked back at Shu Yu anxiously, but later he gradually got into the mood and started asking and answering questions with Master Wen.

Master Wen was pleasantly surprised. The child hadn't been learning to read and write for long, but his efficiency was very high. Although he stumbled a bit, he could already recite the Three Character Classic from memory, and his handwriting was quite decent.

Master Wen was overjoyed and decided to give a lesson on the spot.

Da Hu actually has a pretty good understanding, and most importantly, he enjoys it. Many people study with a purpose, either to pass the imperial examinations or because their families hope they will be successful.

They clearly don't like it, but they have to settle down and study. For active five- or six-year-olds, sitting still for half a day is already difficult enough, let alone getting them interested in the tedious learning process.

Da Hu, however, was a calm and composed person from a young age, and he had always longed for and loved reading, so he was not under pressure to take the imperial examination.

Instead, he became like a sponge, frantically absorbing the knowledge that Master Wen taught him.

Shu Yu watched quietly as the two children taught each other. In the peach blossom grove, where a gentle breeze carried the fragrance of peach blossoms, she felt exceptionally comfortable and peaceful.

She likes this kind of scene.

However, this scene was soon disrupted.

"Miss Lu, is Miss Lu Shuyu here?"

An urgent call broke the silence of Master Wen and several scholars who were teaching. Shu Yu also frowned and turned to look.

The person looked somewhat familiar, and she remembered him after a moment's thought.

This person looks like the scholar who was standing under the peach tree with Tang Wenqian discussing scholarship before? Could it be that something happened to Tang Wenqian, causing him to come looking for me?

Shu Yu stood up and replied, "That's me. What do you need?"

The scholar visibly relaxed and hurried over, panting slightly, saying, "Miss Lu, something's happened! Your third uncle is in trouble. He's trapped in the water and can't get out. Brother Tang is negotiating with them, but your third uncle sent me here to find you."

He didn't really understand what the point of finding a teenage girl was, since he couldn't beat her.

Shu Yu frowned sharply. "Trapped in the water and unable to get out?" That would be a matter of life and death.

She quickly turned to Master Wen and said, "Master, I have to go and take a look. I'll leave Da Hu in your care for now. I'll be right back once I've finished my business."

The others present also heard the scholar's words, and Madam Liu quickly nodded, "Go quickly, we'll take care of Da Hu."

Da Hu opened his mouth, wanting to go with them, but he knew better than anyone that it would be of no use. Rather than being a burden to his second sister, he'd rather stay by the teacher's side and put her mind at ease.

Shu Yu patted his head. "Don't worry, your second sister will be back soon."

After saying that, she lifted her skirt and stepped out of the pavilion, quickly following the scholar away.

Seeing Da Hu craning his neck and looking worried, Master Wen knew he couldn't wait any longer, so he said, "Let's go take a look too, and follow behind slowly."

"Mhm." Big Tiger nodded immediately.

Master Wen then told the others to pack their things first, while he and Lady Liu took Da Hu and went ahead.

(End of this chapter)