Chapter 054: You have to be more assertive when dealing with bad women
Su Jing stood up and bowed to the teacher. The teacher nodded and let him go out. Su Wan waited obediently at the door with a bunch of things in his arms.
The old man had gone back to watch the door, and as soon as Su Jing came out, he hurriedly took the things from her hand.
"Why did Wanwan come with so many things?"
He took her to the pavilion used by the academy's students to sit down.
"My fourth brother and I have made a lot of money making soap lately, so we bought some cloth and made you two new sets of clothes, based on the ones you're wearing. Isn't it cold out there? The academy is different from home, and you're studying hard. You absolutely can't catch a cold and let it delay your studies.
This time I came to the county, I earned a total of fifty-four taels of silver. I made two sets of winter clothes for myself and each of my brothers, and we are ready to spend the winter in style!"
Su Wan explained with a smile, and there seemed to be stars in her eyes. Su Jing felt as if his heart was filled with something.
"Wanwan is really amazing, but why are you wasting this money? Your eldest brother has clothes to wear, but your youngest sister is still worried about it. Your third brother and the others are the same. They don't know how to stop you. Wouldn't it be better to save the money for your dowry?"
You see, Su Jing said the same thing as the other brothers.
Making two sets of clothes cost several taels of silver. Their family didn't earn much in a year, and they used it all to supplement household expenses.
"Brother, I don't like what you said. Do you think you won't prepare a dowry for me when you pass the imperial examination in the future?" Su Wan said angrily.
"Of course I will prepare it. You are the only sister in our family. As your brothers, how can we not prepare a dowry for you?"
Hearing Su Jing say that she was the only sister, Su Wan was happy and immediately asked:
"I am your only sister, what about Gu Yue?"
Speaking of Gu Yue, Su Jing's smile dimmed a little. Since Gu Yue came back from the countryside last time, she had no news from her. She must be spoiled by her biological parents and busy cultivating their feelings, so she has no time to think about them.
"She has no shortage of people to love her now. Madam Gu treats her like a treasure and will not mistreat her in the future. But you are different. You only have us brothers to rely on now!"
The eldest brother is still the best. He is very understanding and Su Wan’s sincerity is not in vain.
"The tailor made them to your measurements. I have new shoes here. I don't know if you like them, but they've already been made. You have to wear them anyway.
I also bought some Xuji steamed flatbread on the way and had a portion with my fourth brother and the others. It was delicious!"
Steamed flatbreads are just steamed dumplings, but they are filled with leeks and eggs. After all, meat is expensive!
"And these papers, I bought for you to write. I saw your ink was almost used up when I was home, so I bought you a new one!"
Su Wan pushed all the things to him. Su Jing looked at them, feeling like there was something stuck in his throat.
My nose felt sore, and I quickly laughed to cover it up:
"Wanwan, you've done so much for me, how should I repay you?"
"Brother, your success in the imperial examination is the greatest reward for me."
She did all this without asking for anything in return, only hoping to get their protection in the future, and hoping that they would give her some of the affection they had for Gu Yue.
"Brother Jing"
As the brother and sister were talking, a female voice was heard outside the pavilion.
Su Wan turned her head and saw a woman wearing a light red skirt. She was a little plump and her appearance was not very outstanding, but her skin was pretty good. She was about sixteen or seventeen years old.
When she saw Su Jing, her eyes lit up and she affectionately called him "Brother Jing"!
This name is only used by close relatives in the man's family. It seems that this person is the eldest brother's fierce wife in the original novel, Zhao Xiyun!
The name is quite elegant, but it doesn't match her virtue. It's no wonder that it was given by her father, a scholar.
"Miss Yun, please call me Su Jing!" When Su Jing saw her coming, he immediately stood up and kept a distance from her.
"Why should we be so formal?" Zhao Xiyun said coquettishly.
"Miss Yun is still a boudoir girl, unmarried, and I'm afraid it will damage your reputation!"
Su Jing looked cold, as if he was trying to avoid her.
"I don't care. You know how I feel about you. If you don't let me call you Jing Ge'er, then how about calling you Su Lang?"
With her worthless appearance, she ignored Su Wan's existence. Su Wan curled her lips and spoke before Su Jing could reply:
"This sister is so enthusiastic! Most women in our dynasty are graceful and reserved, knowing etiquette and knowing how to behave. Now it seems that you are unique!"
Zhao Xiyun didn't realize that Su Wan had a hidden meaning in her words. She just thought she was praising herself for being special. She didn't realize that she was being accused of being ignorant of etiquette and not knowing how to be reserved!
"Of course. My father is the dean of the academy, a man of great learning. As his daughter, I should be more elegant and intelligent than the average girl!"
Su Wan couldn't help but laugh out loud:
"You are so clever!"
Zhao Xiyun finally realized what was going on and figured out the hidden meaning behind the words. This girl was making fun of her!
"Where did this little girl come from who doesn't know the rules? Su Lang, who is she?"
She really changed the name at will. Su Jing covered his lips with his fist and coughed a few times.
"Miss Yun, please respect yourself. We have no matchmaker agreement. You are overstepping your bounds. This is my youngest sister, Su Wan. She is here to give me some clothes!"
Zhao Xiyun was not annoyed by being rejected by Su Jing. After all, this was not the first time, so what was there to be afraid of?
But when she heard that Su Wan was his sister, her attitude changed. She immediately came up to her in a friendly manner and wanted to hold her arm.
There was a faint floral scent on her, exactly the scent of her floral soap.
"Oh, it's Sister Su. I was a bit harsh just now. Why don't you come over to my place, have some snacks and some tea, and I'll apologize to you!"
Su Wan pulled his hand away coldly and took a few steps back to create some distance.
"I'm sorry, I don't know you well, and I don't like you. I won't agree to your becoming my sister-in-law. Brother, please stay away from her in the future."
"Don't worry, Wanwan, I know what to do!" Su Jing also cooperated with her very well.
The brother and sister stabbed someone in the heart without hesitation. Zhao Xiyun pursed her lips and looked like she was about to cry.
"Su Lang, how could you let your sister say that to me?"
"Miss Yun, you are too kind. My daughter Wanwan is still young and has a childish temper. Don't bother with her."
Su Wan was protected and raised her eyebrows provocatively at her with great pride. You have to be more assertive when dealing with bad women.
Zhao Xiyun looked at Su Jing and then at me, stomped her feet and ran away angrily, as if she had suffered a great injustice.
After she left, Su Wan did not stay any longer:
"Brother, take the food back. Eat the dumplings while they're still hot. Third brother and the others are still waiting for me outside. I'm leaving now!"
"Well, be careful on the road, and take good care of yourselves at home. Let your brothers handle anything. I will study hard and pass the exams, and I won't let you down!"
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