However, the north of the Jin Dynasty was never very wealthy, only moderately prosperous.
Therefore, the master's salary was usually no more than five taels of silver per month.
I haven't heard of any exceeding five taels so far.
However, the school in Tianxiang County offered these teachers a high price of five taels of silver, otherwise they wouldn't have been able to find them so quickly.
"Gentlemen, our school accepts both boys and girls. We hope you will continue to help us in the future."
Mr. Yu said first, "Don't worry, we know about these things and will be careful."
When they were recruiting, they said that their school was open to both boys and girls, and anyone who wanted to study could come.
One of the teachers, surnamed Bai, stroked his beard and laughed, "In all my years of teaching, this is the first time I've heard of a school that accepts both boys and girls. Don't worry, we're not that old-fashioned. We'll teach any student."
The remaining two nodded in agreement; if they really cared about this, they wouldn't have come.
Song Ning bowed respectfully and said, "Thank you, gentlemen."
The school's arrangements are basically complete; all that's left is to wait for enrollment to finish and classes to officially begin.
On my way back from the school, I ran into Zhou Ling'an.
Since she came back, the two of them haven't had a proper conversation.
I had originally wanted to ask Zhou Ling'an to come and help at the school, but since he was already a Xiucai (a successful candidate in the imperial examinations) and was about to go to the prefectural school and wouldn't be back often, I gave up on that idea.
Thinking of going up to him and saying hello: "Zhou..."
The moment the first word left his mouth, Zhou Ling'an turned to look at her. When he saw it was her, his expression darkened, as if he had seen something bad. He immediately turned and walked in the opposite direction from her.
Song Ning's raised hand froze awkwardly in mid-air. She wasn't some monster, why was she running so fast?
Zhou Ling'an fled as if he were running away, and she didn't chase after him. That was her good point; she was perceptive.
When he got home, he saw Ma Chunyan was about to leave, so he still asked, "Sister Chunyan, has something happened to Zhou Ling'an recently?"
Upon hearing Song Ning's question, Ma Chunyan sighed, "You noticed it too?"
Is something really wrong?
Ma Chunyan had been holding back a lot of things to say, but had nowhere to say them. Now that Song Ning was back, she finally had someone to talk to.
“I don’t know what happened. Just before the New Year, one night, my father-in-law and Ling’an got into a fight. Later, Cheng’an also came over. They argued all night. The next day, Ling’an was like a different person.”
Before, I could help with some chores at home and I would chat and laugh with my family.
But since that night, he has never smiled again.
"Sigh, I don't know what happened either. I asked your brother Cheng'an, but he wouldn't say anything. He just told me not to worry about it."
Even Ma Chunyan didn't know something, and Song Ning suddenly thought of something.
Could it be that Zhou Ling'an knows he's no longer capable?
No wonder I avoided her when I was digging the pit outside the city today and last time. Did she know she was the insider and was feeling embarrassed?
It's really not something you can talk about with your sister-in-law, Ma Chunyan.
Song Ning quietly asked the space: Can your spring water cure impotence?
space:......
This question left Space unsure how to answer.
Whether it can be cured or not, I have no experience with that.
Song Ning: I gave him quite a lot to drink last time, but I don't know if it worked.
Space: You're so concerned, you don't actually like her, do you?
Song Ning rolled her eyes: I want to help him because I like him? Isn't it normal for friends to help each other?
Space: I am a pure space, I don't understand what you are talking about.
It knows it's powerful, but this kind of thing... ugh, ugh, ugh.
This matter cannot be discussed directly with Zhou Ling'an. If asked in person, Zhou Ling'an would likely be so ashamed and indignant that he would kill himself on the spot.
Seeing a doctor probably wouldn't be of much use in this kind of thing; if it were, Tang Xinghuai would have said so back then.
Suddenly, Song Ning had an idea and handed a small bottle of spring water to Ma Chunyan: "Sister Chunyan, I think Zhou Ling'an has a health problem. Take this. It's a magic medicine I got from a temple. Put it in Zhou Ling'an's bowl when you cook. It might help."
"this......"
Ma Chunyan believed in Song Ning, but not in that temple.
Does such a thing really exist in the world?
She dared not give Zhou Ling'an anything of unknown origin.
Song Ning smiled and said, "Sister Chunyan, don't worry, this stuff won't do any harm. Some people have eaten it before and it even cured their illnesses. Even if it doesn't work, it won't do any harm."
"Give him this to eat, he might get better in a few days. We can't let him miss going to the prefectural school."
Ma Chunyan always believed what Song Ning said, so upon hearing her say this, she quickly chimed in, "Is it really that effective?"
“It’s absolutely true. Someone was so sick they were almost dying, but after drinking this, they recovered in no time. However, it’s best not to tell Zhou Ling’an about this, lest he overthink it,” Song Ning said, spouting nonsense with a straight face.
Ma Chunyan quickly nodded: "Yes, don't worry."
As she left, she held Song Ning's hand and said, "Er Ya, thank you so much. I never expected you to care about Ling An like this."
How could Ma Chunyan, as Zhou Ling'an's sister-in-law, not know about what Song Ning did in Nanshan Village before?
So now, people still think that Song Ning still has feelings for Zhou Ling'an.
I used to think Song Ning was a toad trying to eat swan meat, but now I think that in the whole Tianxiang County, only her uncle is good enough for Er Ya.
Song Ning didn't think much of it and smiled, "We're all from the same place, so we should help each other out. Besides, Zhou Ling'an and I are friends, so this is only right."
"Anyway, thank you."
Ma Chunyan was overjoyed to have Song Ning's gift to her.
She knew what Zhou Ling'an was thinking; Er Ya had feelings for him, and she needed to tell her family about it as soon as possible.
When they returned, the rest of the Zhou family were still there. As soon as Ma Chunyan got back, she pulled Zhou Cheng'an aside and said, "Let me tell you, about our Ling'an and Er Ya's relationship, I think there's a chance."
Zhou Chengan was taken aback: "What is it?"
Ma Chunyan clicked her tongue: "Oh dear, you don't know what your brother is thinking. Ling An is in love with Er Ya, and Er Ya is also interested in Ling An. Isn't that a good thing?"
Ma Chunyan had expected to see her husband smile with delight, but instead, he frowned, seemingly lost in thought.
After a long pause, he finally spoke: "This matter must not be mentioned again."
The serious tone of his voice made Ma Chunyan pause for a moment.
"Why? Isn't it a good thing that Er Ya is marrying into our family?"
Zhou Cheng'an said with a stern face: "Don't ask why. Anyway, this matter can't be mentioned again in the future, especially in front of Ling'an."
Ma Chunyan was a little unhappy. Could it be that even now, she still doesn't think much of Er Ya?
Oh well, it's not like she's getting married anyway, so I can take it or leave it.
......
On the other hand, Song Ning has been helping with student recruitment lately.
The school's enrollment process lasted three days and everything went smoothly. However, on the last day, many people went to the school and complained that the school was not operating properly.
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