"True words are not beautiful, beautiful words are not true... The more you think of others, the more you have; the more you give to others, the more you have... The way of man is to act without striving."
Finally, I memorized the last chapter of "Tao Te Ching"!
Cai Junze memorized the entire book!
"Mother, how is it?"
After he finished reciting, he looked at his mother.
Waiting for her praise.
Liu Shulin nodded slightly and said, "Not bad, but do you remember the first chapter?"
Cai Junze recalled briefly, then recited:
"The Tao that can be spoken of is not the eternal Tao; the name that can be named is not the eternal name... Constantly possess desire in order to observe its boundaries... The same origin, yet different names, all called profound, the more profound, the door to all wonders."
Liu Shulin hummed, then asked, "What about Chapter 2?"
Cai Junze then went on to recite the second chapter.
Liu Shulin: "What about Chapter 3?"
Cai Junze recites Chapter 3...
Under Liu Shulin's questioning, he actually recited all 81 chapters of the "Tao Te Ching" in one breath.
"Not bad." Liu Shulin's eyes flashed, "I'll give you an extra chicken drumstick tonight."
Cai Junze chuckled: "Thank you, Mom!"
Liu Shulin said, "I won't urge you to memorize the remaining few books every day. You can memorize them on your own. However, I will check on you when I have time."
Cai Junze said: "Don't mention it. I've been reciting the Tao Te Ching every day for so long. If I suddenly stopped and there was nothing to recite, I would feel a little uncomfortable."
Liu Shulin said, "Then continue carrying it down while you still feel the sensation. Don't stop for no reason. Otherwise, once you stop, it will be difficult to pick it up again."
Cai Junze nodded, "I know!"
After the "Tao Te Ching", he began to recite the "Analects of Confucius".
Suddenly, he discovered that perhaps because he had been reciting the Tao Te Ching for a long time, he had formed a certain habit, and he felt much easier when reciting the Analects of Confucius, as if his memory... had become stronger?
At least, it’s not as bad as before!
"Junze, you're pretty awesome!"
Liu Shuting couldn't help but praise him, "With your level, why don't you try the imperial examination?"
Cai Junze smiled bitterly, "I've only memorized the Tao Te Ching. I didn't study hard in school, so my knowledge is limited. What can I use to take the imperial examination?"
Then he sighed, "I'm still far from being able to participate in the scientific examination..."
Liu Shuting encouraged him, "I think if you can maintain your current diligence and work hard, you will have a chance."
"I only memorize one chapter a day now, so I can't say I'm diligent," Cai Junze said. "Besides, I'm already twenty years old, and I haven't even taken the county exam. The imperial examination is too far away for me..."
As he spoke, his eyes twinkled, "If we could get Yang'er back, the hope of his education could be placed on him! He's still young and has unlimited potential, but it's a pity..."
Yang'er is in Lu Qingyan's hands.
Having said that, he actually had an idea -
From now on, Pei Yang'er will study!
Let him pursue a career in politics!
Isn’t this hope also what my father once hoped for himself?
Unfortunately, he did not fulfill his father's wish.
Maybe, I can let Yang'er inherit what I can't do?
Thinking of this, his heart suddenly felt warm!
There is also a fiery glow in his eyes!
Liu Shulin, who was standing by, was also slightly surprised when she heard what Cai Junze and Liu Shuting said.
She had thought about letting Yang'er go to school a long time ago, but because Yang'er was not around, this idea could not be realized.
Of course, Yang'er is only three years old now, so there is no need to rush into enlightenment.
On this matter, she reached a tacit understanding with her son.
It seems that having this prodigal son recite books every day does have some effect.
Later, when Li Fangming learned that Cai Junze was reciting the Analects, he gave him a copy of the Analects with annotations.
Cai Junze took the opportunity to ask with a smile: "Brother Fang Ming, has Yuan Xiao'e come to see you these days?"
Li Fangming nodded, "She did come to my house to look for me, but I didn't see her."
He said that now he no longer goes out through the main gate to avoid being bumped into by Yuan Xiaoe.
In fact, if Yuan Xiao'e had not had a relationship with Cai Junze, he would not have had to hide at all. Instead, he would have directly asked his servants to chase her away. It was simple and rough, and there was no need to reason with her.
"Brother Junze, do you really have no feelings for her?" Li Fangming asked tentatively.
"Yes." Cai Junze admitted, "But it's faded a lot. I don't have that kind of obsession anymore."
"So, you still care about her?" Li Fangming's eyes flickered slightly.
Cai Junze was silent, then said: "Maybe, but not much..."
He really didn't have much thought about Yuan Xiao'e.
Of course, he didn't hate her either.
Maybe, just fade away like this!
That day, Cai Junze was taking a walk near the village when he met Lu Qingyan. It seemed that she was going to the town, so he walked over and called her.
Lu Qingyan turned around and saw that it was Cai Junze, and immediately looked at him unfriendly!
"Are you going to town?" Cai Junze asked.
"What's it to you!" Lu Qingyan said unhappily.
Cai Junze asked, "How's Yang'er? Did you leave him with your parents again?"
Seeing that she didn't answer, he slowly exhaled and said, "Lü Qingyan, do you really intend to keep Yang'er with you forever? I tell you clearly, if you want to rely on Yang'er to get money from us, that's impossible. However, if you return Yang'er to our Cai family, we can give you compensation."
"Besides, I think this is the best choice for you, me, and Yang'er!"
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