It was just past noon when I got home.
The news that Tang Youyou bought an ox cart spread like wildfire.
Xiao Si walked around the ox cart and was very surprised. "Mom, is this our ox cart?"
"Go call your uncle!"
When Tang Wen came over, he was stunned. "Sister, it's winter now, why did you suddenly buy this ox cart?"
There's no need to plow this sandy soil.
Tang Youyou handed him the ox rope and said, "I bought this for you. You will be the one to run the ox cart business in Xiangyang Village in the future!"
Tang Wen was stunned and quickly refused: "No, this cow costs at least ten taels of silver. Even if I am thick-skinned, I can't take advantage of it!"
"Brother, have you ever heard a word?"
"What?"
"You bastard, don't take advantage of an opportunity!"
Tang Wen: “…”
Tang Youyou looked at his deflated expression and sighed inwardly, "Brother, to tell you the truth, I don't want to walk to the city!"
Tang Wen: You bought this ox cart just because you didn't want to walk to the city? That's too arrogant!
"Besides, we need to sell these vegetables in the future, and someone has to deliver them! Our family is very busy right now, so we don't have time to feed the cows. I'll leave this to you!"
Tang Wen was somewhat touched. He knew his sister was helping him. He gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, sister, just consider this ox cart as a loan to you! I will definitely return it to you in the future!"
When Liao found out, she was deeply moved and took out her last three pieces of gold. "Master, why don't you give this silver to my sister?"
Tang Wen waved his hand, "She won't take it even if I give it to her. Keep this money for your brother and Dalang to marry. Sister, find me a job, I will work hard. When our family is well off, she will accept this money!"
Liao's nose suddenly felt sore, "If only mother were still here!"
Their eyes fell on Old Man Tang in the yard. He was still weaving a backpack, seemingly tireless!
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Everyone was cheered up by the sound of Lang Lang reading, and their hearts finally settled down.
Someone brought Master Lin a letter. He stroked his beard and jumped for joy. "Great...Great..."
Bai Ruo boldly asked, "Master, what are you so happy about?"
"Haha... The plague has been eradicated in various parts of Nanzhou. The victims have been settled, and the refugees have been temporarily resettled. The disaster situation has finally stabilized!"
The children were overjoyed and very happy.
Tang Youyou commented: "The court worked efficiently and effectively, bringing the disaster under control in just over three months. Their ability should not be underestimated!"
Master Lin turned to look at her, "How dare a woman like you discuss state affairs!"
Tang Youyou muttered softly: "I didn't say anything!"
Unexpectedly, Master Lin suddenly walked up to her, looked at the words on the sand table, stroked his beard, and his eyes were full of profound meaning, "You really have never learned to write?"
Everyone's eyes turned to her. She pretended to be calm and raised her neck. "Well, Master, am I smart? They say the early bird catches the worm. I even write in my dreams!"
Master Lin: I don’t believe you!
"Ahem... the handwriting is okay, try using a brush!"
Tang Youyou was stunned. She really doubted herself, but she was not afraid.
After a moment, Master Lin looked at the pile of words and was speechless.
"You're not even talking about it on paper. You're even holding the pen wrong. Sigh... you can't carve a rotten tree!"
Tang Youyou burst out laughing. This ancient brush was not as easy to use as the modern one, and the ink was too thick, not to mention the paper. She almost punctured it with a little force. Not only was it rough, but it also had prints on it!
"I'm not taking any imperial examinations, just knowing how to read is enough!"
Master Lin pursed his lips, "You're quite good at making excuses for yourself!"
He looked at the handwriting and stroked his beard, "You can use charcoal instead of a brush, maybe it will be better!"
He could see that she had too much strength in her hands and couldn't control the brush at all.
Tang Youyou was delighted. Isn't a charcoal pencil just a charcoal stick? It's similar to a pencil, right?
"Thank you for the advice, Master!"
She did it right away. She wanted to make more charcoal pencils to create more space for herself.
Put the burnt black charcoal strips into a thin bamboo, add a bamboo stick on the top, and push it in a little after use.
"Okay, it's done!"
I took it to show off to the kids, but I didn't expect Bai Ruoer to laugh at me.
"Mom, what you did is not beautiful at all!"
"You little bastard, you only know how to ruin my show. Why don't you make one and let me see."
Bai Ruoer faced her provocative gaze without fear. He stood up and went to the kitchen. In less than a quarter of an hour, a smooth charcoal pencil was born.
Tang Youyou couldn't let it go, "Son, you are so skillful. It even has a lid, so you don't have to worry about it getting damaged. You can use it over and over again! Not bad, you are a teachable kid!"
Bai Ruoer imitated an adult and sighed, "Alas... Mother is too realistic. She just called me a brat, and now she's calling me her son! Alas..."
The children laughed heartily and the atmosphere was harmonious.
"Mom, I think your handwriting is pretty good, but you're too strong. Don't break the charcoal pencil by accident!"
"Stinky boy, why don't you make a few more for me?"
Master Lin in the main room stroked his beard and couldn't suppress the smile. This family atmosphere was really good.
That day, the children were studying in the classroom. Li Hongyuan came to say goodbye with a pout, looking very reluctant.
Tang Youyou looked at the dark-skinned boy in front of her with some reluctance.
"Are you still crying at such a grown-up? Now that the county town is stable, you should go back and study in peace!"
Li Hongyuan looked at Master Lin, hoping that he would say something to keep him, but the latter seemed not to see him.
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