Chen Yuancheng asked, "Were there any people sentenced to beheading during the confiscation of property?"
Xiao Yunying said uncertainly, "It seems not. The person is fine, but he was demoted, his property was confiscated, and he was exiled for a year."
According to Luo Yang, the only person who died in that tragedy was his own father, who died from illness caused by excessive worry and acclimatization problems.
Chen Yuancheng replied, "Going to the academy to study is possible, but whether one can participate in the imperial examinations depends on whether there is a detailed record in the county government's household registration documents."
Oh dear, she didn't read the contract carefully last time: "Can I go and see it directly? Will the county officials allow me to see it?"
"How about this, let me go to the county government office and see for you what his name is."
“The children’s father is named Luo Sheng. Last spring, he said he was going to take his mother to the city for medical treatment, but he never came back. When we built the new house, I registered it under Luo Chen’s name. You should be able to find it.”
"It should be possible. I'll let you know once I find out."
"Thank you in advance."
Xiao Yunying was a little worried. If she couldn't participate in the scientific expedition, Luo Yang would be very disappointed.
Chen Yuancheng comforted him, saying, "You don't need to worry too much. The crime of being demoted and having your property confiscated seems serious, but in reality, the person in charge intends to let them off the hook."
Otherwise, even if they couldn't be sentenced to beheading directly, they certainly wouldn't just exile them for a year. You see, for those in high positions of power, there are countless ways to eliminate them covertly. If they wanted to kill their entire family, they wouldn't let them live to the end of the year.
Xiao Yunying thought about it and felt that Chen Yuancheng's words made sense: "I hope Luo Sheng is alright."
To put it bluntly, it's better if they die out there. But if, as Luo Yang said, they run into some trouble and can't get away, and manage to come back, they'll only bring misfortune upon themselves.
She felt that her life was fine as it was, and she didn't want to be dragged down by that scoundrel.
Chen Yuancheng hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Do you... really love him?"
Xiao Yunying said disdainfully, "Who would like him? He's a scumbag."
Chen Yuancheng didn't understand what "scumbag" meant, but judging from Xiao Yunying's expression and tone, it probably wasn't a nice word.
A strange impulse made him blurt out the inappropriate question: "Then why are you willing to marry him?"
Xiao Yunying got angry when the topic came up: "I wasn't the one who wanted to marry him, so who cares about that bastard?"
"Not you?"
Xiao Yunying took a breath and calmed herself down: "Anyway, I don't like him. In any case, I've already given the signed divorce papers to Luo Chen, and asked him, as the eldest son, to keep them safe. Whether he comes back or not, it's still a divorce anyway. It's better if he doesn't come back, so I don't have to go through any trouble."
"Don't be angry, I won't ask anymore."
Chen Yuancheng lowered his head, took a sip of tea, and used the cup to cover the slightly upturned corners of his mouth.
Xiao Yunying said, "Let's not talk about that scoundrel anymore. Tell me, if we want to send the children to Yunshan Academy, what do we need to prepare, and what gifts should we bring?"
Chen Yuancheng put down his teacup and explained in detail the rules for studying at the academy: "Before enrollment, students must take a test and be assigned to one of the four departments, A, B, C, or D. The tuition fee for each student is twenty-four taels of silver per year."
When enrolling in school, you should prepare a gift for your teacher (a formal apprenticeship gift). Generally, this includes a few pounds of meat. If your family's circumstances allow, you can also add some tea, snacks, or other treats. It doesn't need to be expensive; the thought that counts is enough.
Xiao Yunying calculated the silver in her hand: "Twenty-four taels for each person, seventy-two taels for three people. Add the tuition for the teacher, two sets of long gowns for students, and some books and paper, and it will add up to about one hundred taels."
She definitely doesn't have enough money right now: "I'm almost out of money, I'll have to wait until the vegetables are ripe to sell to you and get some more money."
Chen Yuancheng didn't say much, but smiled slightly and said, "Okay."
After they finished talking, the two chatted idly, or sat quietly drinking tea and watching the street scene outside the window.
The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable; even if you don't say anything, you won't feel awkward or bored.
Not long after, a noisy commotion came from downstairs. As the owner of the restaurant, Chen Yuancheng naturally couldn't ignore it. He got up and said, "It seems something has happened. I'll go take a look."
"Go ahead, don't worry about me, I'll sit here for a while."
Xiao Yunying was curious about what had happened downstairs, but felt she shouldn't watch the spectacle, as too many onlookers would damage the restaurant's reputation. She decided to ask Chen Yuancheng when he returned.
He lazily leaned against the window, looking down at the street. Not long after, he saw several men carrying a man wearing an apron out of the door on a door panel and heading towards the clinic.
The shop assistants were all dressed in matching blue cotton clothes, as was the person lying on the door panel. He was being carried away, foaming at the mouth and convulsing.
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