Chapter 156 Biting off the Rabbit's Head
Hearing this, Shen Huazheng was a little surprised. She didn't expect the reason behind it to be like this.
Mo Zhishan took a sip of tea and continued, "I have discussed with the Dean and decided to take out a portion of the money from the Imperial College and I will pay another portion to buy a batch of mooncakes. This way, every student in the Imperial College can taste the mooncakes. Students who rank high in the ten-day exam can get a few extra mooncakes as a reward from the Imperial College."
Mo Zhishan’s words made Shen Huazheng feel respectful.
Unexpectedly, Mo Zhishan even paid out of his own pocket so that all students of the Imperial College, including those from poor families, could eat mooncakes.
She finally understood why everyone in the court, even Emperor Jingning, was so respectful when meeting Mo Zhishan.
Grand Tutor Zhou always said that Mo Zhishan was straightforward and didn't know how to adapt. But he also said that "Mo Zhishan was the only person he admired in his life."
Perhaps what is most admirable about Mo Zhishan is not his talent, but his innate bearing and upright character.
Grand Tutor Zhou was also stunned for a moment, then he smiled and said, "You, you have been like this all your life."
Mo Zhishan also laughed and said, "This is my personality. I can't change it in this lifetime."
Chen Huazheng looked at the elegant old man in front of her, her eyebrows slightly curved: "I wonder how many mooncakes Mr. Mo wants, what style and flavor?"
Mo Zhishan said slowly, "We want some of each style and flavor. As for the specific amount, I'll give it to you in two days."
The main reason is that the ten-day exam ended just two days ago, and the results have not yet been counted.
Only after the results are counted will we know how many mooncakes we need to purchase.
He paused, and then said, "Actually, these are not the most important things. I came here today because I want to discuss something with the county lady."
Chen Huazheng: "Mr. Mo, please speak."
Mo Zhishan: "The county lady's mooncakes are very delicate and delicious. No one should dislike them. However, we hope that the batch of mooncakes that are used as rewards for students can be replaced with a different mold."
Grand Tutor Zhou frowned. This old guy was so stubborn and single-minded when he was young, but now that he is old, he has learned to beat around the bush.
First, I praised the mooncake style of Zheng'er, and said that everyone liked it. But then I mentioned that I wanted to change the mold. So, did I like it or not?
Thinking of this, Grand Tutor Zhou became unhappy.
"Old Mo, you don't think that the mooncakes made by my granddaughter are not worthy of those excellent students in your Imperial College, do you?"
"Grandfather, I don't think that's what Mr. Mo meant."
Chen Huazheng's eyes rolled around, and she felt that she seemed to have guessed Mo Zhishan's intention.
She looked at Mo Zhishan, "Mr. Mo, do you want to print some poems to encourage students on the mooncakes, or do you want to print the rankings of the ten-day exam on them?"
Isn’t it just about wanting to engrave the certificate on the mooncake? She understands!
Mo Zhishan showed admiration in his eyes: "The county lady is indeed very intelligent. This is exactly what the old man and the dean have in mind. We plan to print some poems on the mooncakes that teach people to study hard and not waste time. This will encourage students to continue to study hard."
Before coming, he had already selected some suitable poems to be engraved on the mold.
As for the ranking in the ten-day examination, he had never thought about it before.
Now that County Lady Yinghua has mentioned this, it is not impossible. It sounds like a good idea.
Grand Tutor Zhou laughed: "I see, that's a good idea."
Although Old Man Mo is a little stubborn, he truly cares about his students.
With him as the chief academic officer, the students of the Imperial College are blessed.
Every time he saw Mo Zhishan, Grand Master Zhou always felt like he was back in his youth.
How high-spirited they were when they were in the Imperial College.
As he was laughing, Grand Tutor Zhou suddenly couldn't laugh anymore.
When they were young, why didn't anyone in the Imperial College think of buying delicious snacks to reward students with good academic performance? ?
Humph, he was always ranked in the top three in every ten-day exam! !
The more Master Zhou thought about it, the angrier he became. He picked up the mooncake in front of him and took a big bite.
After Mo Zhishan and Shen Huazheng finished discussing all matters, they discovered that most of the mooncake on the table had been eaten by Grand Tutor Zhou.
Mo Zhishan: ...
Brother Zhou's appetite is still as good as when he was young.
Chen Huazheng: “…Grandfather, didn’t you say that eating too many mooncakes is not easy to digest, so you can’t eat too much at one time?”
Grand Tutor Zhou had not expected to eat so much at once. He smiled awkwardly and said, "Just think of it as Grandfather eating today and tomorrow's portion. You won't eat mooncakes for the next two days."
Shen Huazheng said ruthlessly: “No, you can’t eat mooncakes for three days.”
Master Zhou felt bitter, but he looked at Shen Huazheng's expression.
Finally, he gritted his teeth and agreed.
He fears neither heaven nor earth.
The only thing I’m afraid of is my wife, daughter and granddaughter getting angry.
All I can do now is agree to it, and then wait and see if I can eat some secretly.
Anyway, Zheng'er is not in the house every day, hahaha.
Mo Zhishan watched from the side and just found it funny.
Zhou Jingjun, who was arrogant outside, became obedient when he saw his wife when he was young, and was completely submissive to his granddaughter when he got old.
The old saying goes that there is always someone stronger than you, and it is indeed true.
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Prince An's Mansion
"Mother, look at this little rabbit. It's so cute."
Xiao Jingran looked at the little rabbit mooncake in front of him with sparkling eyes and liked it very much.
That’s great, this year he can not only go out and play with the little rabbit lantern, but also eat the little rabbit mooncakes.
Princess An also looked at the little rabbit mooncake with great interest. The mooncakes she had seen before were all round, and she had never seen a mooncake of this shape.
The little rabbit is chubby, with long ears hanging down behind.
It looks delicious... No, it looks very pleasing.
But where is the best place to start eating this mooncake?
Xiao Jingran was also thinking about the same question, should he bite the rabbit's tail, or its belly? Or, should he bite its ears?
Princess An and her son were still hesitating whether to start eating from the tail or the ears. Prince An, who was standing nearby, simply picked up a little rabbit mooncake and bit off the little rabbit's head in one bite.
Princess An: ...
Xiao Jingran: ...
How can the prince/father be so cruel?? ! ! !
King An:
So delicious!!
The portion was just too small; he could finish the entire plate in one go.
Well, I'll ask someone to order another batch tomorrow, some of each flavor.
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