The report was submitted secretly to the emperor, who was furious and immediately ordered the Ministry of Revenue to allocate funds for disaster relief and sent people to Yizhou to investigate the refugee issue.
The affairs of the court have nothing to do with Rong Xi.
He was directing several teenagers to build a house for the children to live in.
He signed a contract with fifteen young boys and was required to provide them with food, clothing, shelter and transportation. The house could no longer accommodate more than a dozen people, so another house had to be built.
The boys were all 13 or 14 years old. They were all good at work and had good learning abilities.
Rong Xi was not abusing them, he just wanted to let them know that they must be self-reliant at all times.
Moreover, Jin Jili and Liu Zishi both assisted in its construction.
After a few days of rest, all fifteen people had rosy complexions and their strength gradually returned. Except for the young men who were building the house, all the others were in the courtyard, listening to Qin Ke's orders.
Rong Lian couldn't help but ask Rong Xi: "Brother, are the two young ladies also coming with the boys?"
Among the fifteen children, there were two young girls.
A fourteen-year-old with a pretty face, very thin, hands covered with thick calluses, relatively taciturn, and appears calm and sensible.
An eight-year-old boy with a round face, big eyes, pale complexion and thin body, but quite lively.
Originally, one thought that Rong Xi adopted two young ladies so that they could learn to take care of household chores, but unexpectedly, he wanted them to study and learn to read and write with the young men and strengthen their bodies.
Rong Xi was writing textbooks with a pencil. Hearing this, he smiled and said, "Reading and writing are not men's specialties. There are many talented women among the rich and noble families. Their talents are no less than men. You should know this, my second brother."
"Brother, it is true." Rong Lian sighed, "But after a woman gets married, she should obey her husband and take care of the affairs of the inner house. Even if she is talented, what is the use?"
Rong Xi's expression suddenly became serious.
"Throughout history, there have been many women who are as capable as men," Rong Xi asked, "Second brother, there are many talented women. If it weren't for the restrictions of the secular world, why would they have to stay in the inner court?"
What he said was contrary to Rong Lian's previous understanding, but there was no way to refute it.
"Don't worry, second brother. You can follow the monthly assessment and don't let the secular world blind you." Rong Xi suddenly leaned close to his ear and said, "If you sink into the secular world, how can you continue the love of red leaves with Liang Xiaolangjun?"
Rong Lian's cheeks flushed, and he thought for a while, then he sighed, "I am stupid, but listening to your words is worth ten years of study."
What happened between him and his brother Liang will definitely be criticized by the world. If he judges women with a worldly perspective, how is he different from the rest of the world?
"My dear!"
Jin Jili suddenly came running over, his hands covered in mud and his face full of smiles.
"Gilly, what's going on?"
Jin Jili said proudly, "The house is built."
Rong Xi stood up and followed him to see.
When several young men saw him coming, they all saluted with eager eyes.
If it weren't for you, they would have died of hunger and cold long ago. You are a great benefactor!
Seeing the wall completed, Rong Xi smiled and praised a few times, saying, "Once Feng's wood tools are finished, you can move in."
The walls are made of blue bricks and cement. Unlike ordinary wooden houses, it looks weird but is strong enough.
The young men thanked him one after another, their excitement evident in their words.
A few days later, the roof was completed and the wooden furniture made by Tuo Fengshan was also delivered.
The desk is slightly higher than usual and has a hidden drawer inside, and is equipped with a high-legged chair. They are all placed in a spacious room and used as a place for study.
The bedroom is separated from the school by only a wall. The two of them lived in one room, with a double-decker bed, a desk and chair beside them, and a lamp on the desk.
There were fifteen children in total, including one extra child, who lived with the scholar.
The scholar's surname was Cui and his name was Feng. He had studied for several years but had never passed the imperial examination.
After this disaster, he was forced to move to Qingzhou with the people in the town. Fortunately, I met Rong Xi's kindness, who gave me porridge to save my life and took me in. I was very grateful.
He knew he was incompetent, but he was more than capable of teaching children to read.
Master Gao is old and still needs to teach in the town school. Rong Xi was too busy to manage school affairs. Cui Fengzheng can be responsible for teaching the children and also take care of the children's daily affairs.
The remaining three women lived with two elderly men.
"Mr. Rong, you called me?"
Cui Feng followed Jin Jili into the study and asked respectfully.
Rong Xi stood up and handed him a book. "Go back and read the book. If you have any questions, you can come to me."
This is basic arithmetic written by Rong Xi.
He borrowed numbers and formulas from later generations to make it easier for young children to learn.
Cui Feng looked through it curiously and was very surprised.
"My dear, I have never seen such a way of writing before."
On the first page of the book, Rong Xi matched the numbers of the Wei Dynasty with the numbers of later generations one by one, which Cui Feng found very strange.
Jin Jili came closer to take a look, his blue eyes were surprised, and he looked at Rong Xi, "I know!"
After that, he read out the numbers.
Considering that he came from a foreign country, it was possible that he knew numbers, but those who could access arithmetic were definitely not ordinary people.
Jin Jili's identity is quite mysterious.
"Cui Feng, teach your children after you have studied this book," Rong Xi instructed.
Cui Feng obeyed the instructions and left with the book.
The remaining Jin Jili gave Rong Xi a thumbs up.
After a few more days, the sky became gray and the north wind was howling.
Rong Xi was writing at his desk when a chill blew in from the window. He shivered suddenly and stood up to close the window.
A hand suddenly appeared and supported the glass. Rong Xi raised his head and saw a man's figure appear outside the window.
"Rong Dalang," Qin Ke stood tall, shielding himself from the cold wind, "I have read the book and studied it."
Rong Xi: "What book?"
"Arithmetic," Qin Ke lowered his head slightly, his brows were very gentle, "very good."
After the accidental kiss that day, Rong Xi had been avoiding Qin Ke ever since, using the excuse of being busy with work to rarely meet him.
Qin Ke looked calm on the surface, but he was anxious in his heart.
Rong Dalang was really like a rabbit. When he saw danger, he hid in the cave and never showed his head again.
"Brother Sizhi, you are too kind." Rong Xi lowered his eyelashes and blushed slightly. "The wind is cold, please move aside, Brother Sizhi. I will close the window."
Upon hearing this, Qin Ke decisively turned around and left. Rong Xi sighed in his heart. After closing the window, he turned around, only to see Qin Ke standing not far behind him.
Silent and quiet, comparable to a cat.
"I've already made it clear to my parents when I return to the capital on the winter solstice that I will never marry unless I find someone I like."
Qin Ke's expression was solemn, his eyes were deep, as if there was a whirlpool inside, which could easily lure people into falling.
The beauty is too gorgeous, it's really cheating.
Rong Xi sighed secretly and finally stopped running away.
He was not an indecisive person, but on this matter, he was not as decisive as Rong Lian.
"Qin Sizhi, although I am a frog in a well, I also dream of flying with an eagle."
The boy has a delicate face, sincere eyes and a calm tone of voice, but upon closer inspection, one can see that his hands are trembling slightly and the corners of his lips are slightly pursed.
Qin Ke's heart suddenly softened and he stepped forward.
"You are not a frog in a well, you are a young eagle, and one day you will be able to soar into the sky."
He gently held Rong Xi's wrist, his smile blooming, lighting up the room.
"Rong Dalang, it is not difficult to fly together. As long as you are willing, I will always be by your side."
Never leave or abandon.
Rong Xi felt deeply guilty. Since they are in love with each other, why should he worry about himself? No matter what the future holds, cherish the present.
"Qin Sizhi," Rong Xi looked up at him, his eyes curved like the moon, his lips white and his teeth red, "Before I met you, my only wish in this life was to be with a vessel; after I met you, I realized that love is like a priceless treasure that can only be encountered but not sought."
The boy's cheeks flushed, "It is my honor to meet you."
Qin Ke's heart trembled.
The boy's sweet and bold words made his heart surge like a huge wave, and he was extremely excited.
"Rong Dalang, it is my honor to meet you."
Qin Ke loosened his wrist and was about to put his arm around her shoulders when suddenly a voice was heard outside the room.
"Lord, Lord Hu is here to visit."
Liu Zishi broke the ambiguous atmosphere in the room.
Rong Xi took a step back and said loudly, "Please ask him to go into the main hall and wait for a while."
Seeing his panic, Qin Ke chuckled and said, "I'll go with you."
Liu Zishi was learning from Empress Wu, and he had sharp ears and eyes. When he heard Qin Ke's voice in the room, he was surprised and suspicious: Are my young master and the prince discussing important matters again? Otherwise the doors and windows would not be closed.
In the main hall, Hu Yulin was sipping tea and waiting.
Seeing Rong Xi and Qin Ke coming, his smile faded a little. After standing up and greeting, he asked, "Da Lang, you sent me a message yesterday saying that vegetables can be grown in winter. Is that true?"
Rong Xi nodded and smiled, "Brother Xuanshi, follow me."
The three of them stopped beside the glass house outside the yard.
Looking through the glass, Hu Yulin was amazed to see the lush green inside.
He suddenly grabbed Rong Xi's arm, his eyes burning, "Da Lang, forgive my poor words, you always amaze me."
Qin Ke quickly reached out and skillfully rescued Rong Xi's arm. His face was calm, "Hu Shaodong, things are valuable because they are rare. Winter vegetables are very rare, but there are many people who want them. It can be said that there is no demand for them even though they are priced well."
He forcefully squeezed in between Rong Xi and Hu Yulin, and Rong Xi smiled helplessly.
Hu Yulin narrowed his eyes and smiled, "Your Majesty is right. Dalang has a magical skill. He uses the glass house as a greenhouse, which is conducive to the growth of vegetables."
He leaned over to look at Rong Xi and asked, "Da Lang wants to exchange it for a high price?"
Rong Xi nodded and said half-jokingly, "We have recently accepted some new children, and I want to save some money to support them in their development."
"Haha," Hu Yulin laughed out loud, "I've heard about this. Dalang is kind-hearted and all the neighbors praise him."
Rong Xi shook his head and smiled, "Maybe he said I was stupid behind my back."
Although the townspeople admired Rong Xi's actions, they felt that Rong Xi's adoption of dozens of children was not worth the cost.
Hu Yulin said solemnly, "Don't underestimate yourself, Dalang. How can a sparrow know your broad mind?"
The two of them were teasing each other, and Qin Ke was caught in the middle, feeling upset.
Rong Dalang had never been like this in front of him.
"Don't worry, Dalang. I will definitely help you sell it at a high price!" Hu Yulin promised firmly.
Before leaving, Rong Xi gave Hu Yulin some fresh vegetables to express his gratitude. Hu Yulin accepted them with a smile and said goodbye reluctantly.
After watching the carriage go away, Rong Xi was about to turn around and go back home, but he heard Qin Ke say, "You seem different in front of him."
The tone of voice was quite normal, but the sourness in it almost permeated the entire Rong residence.
Rong Xi suddenly smiled, as bright as the moon. He has curved eyebrows and exposed white teeth, showing a youthful spirit.
"Qin Sizhi, how about sweet and sour pork ribs for dinner?"
Qin Ke didn't like sweet food, so he didn't know why Rong Xi asked this question. But considering Rong Xi's love for food, he said, "As long as you like it."
He replied seriously, and Rong Xi laughed again, feeling that the Great Wei God of War was quite lovable.
He leaned close to Qin Ke's ear and whispered, "Brother Xuanshi and I are friends, so naturally, we are different from you when we are together."
Qin Ke wanted to ask what was the difference, but when he heard the young man's next sentence, he suddenly felt like a warm current surging and his heart was burning.
"When I interact with you, I must be reserved and polite, for fear that Brother Si will despise me."
He suddenly grabbed Rong Xi's wrist, his eyes deep.
Rong Xi's face flushed when he was looked at like this. He tried to break free from Qin Ke's hand, but was unable to do so because of Qin Ke's great strength. He glared at him and said, "This is the gate of our house. Brother Sizhi, please don't do this."
Good things don’t work, but bad things do.
"Aye?"
"Brother?"
In front of the house, Liang Siwen and Rong Lian spoke in unison.
Rong Xi was startled and quickly got out of Qin Ke's hand, pretending to be calm and said, "Second brother, Siwen."
Qin Ke was not afraid at all, and said calmly: "Si Wen, if you have nothing to do, you can teach the students martial arts, don't play around."
Seeing Liang Siwen lowering his head in shame, he looked at Rong Lian again.
"Rong Erlang will take the provincial examination next year. You must persevere and don't be distracted."
Rong Lian also felt guilty.
Thinking about this period of time, he and his brother Liang were indeed too fond of playing and had no interest in studying. He felt deeply ashamed of his brother and ancestors.
"Thank you for your advice, Lord. I'll keep it in mind."
Seeing this, Liang Siwen also replied: "Aye's teachings, Siwen will remember them."
The two men then entered the house respectfully, and Rong Xi was amazed and had to admit defeat.
The Prince of Qin was a military genius. He seized the initiative and made his opponents flee in defeat without any effort.
It was really heartbreaking to see my second brother and Siwen blushing.
I couldn't help but give a thumbs up.
When Qin Ke saw him, his face was as if ice and snow had melted and spring flowers were blooming.
Rong Xi glanced at the mottled door of the house and experienced firsthand what it meant to "bring glory to the humble home."
At dinner time, sweet and sour pork ribs were indeed placed on the dining table.
Except Qin Ke, everyone else enjoyed the delicious meal. Liang Siwen, in particular, wanted to finish the meal.
Seeing that Qin Ke didn't move at all, Chen Chuangu couldn't help but said greedily: "Qin Sizhi, if you don't want to eat, give it to me!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he reached out to grab it.
Qin Ke stretched out his hand to block it, his eyes cold and stern, "Who said I don't eat?"
As soon as the words came out, several people gathered around to watch.
Rong Xi smiled secretly in his heart and found Qin Ke more and more adorable.
"Father, don't you dislike sweet things?" Liang Siwen asked innocently.
Qin Ke thought to himself: Dalang has worked so hard to cook, how can it be wasted?
Then he picked it up with chopsticks and put it into his mouth.
Slightly sweet, slightly sour, this feeling is quite familiar.
He suddenly raised his head, looked at Rong Xi, and said with a smile, "Very good."
When I see Dalang, my heart is as sweet as honey; when I see others getting close to Dalang, my heart is as bitter as vinegar. It has both sweet and sour tastes, but it makes people addicted to it and unable to extricate themselves.
Liang Siwen and Chen Chuangu were simply shocked.
When did the God of War change his character? I actually started to like sweet food!
Rong Xi smiled politely, "As long as Brother Sizhi likes it."
After dinner, Cui Feng came to look for Rong Xi and said that he was confused.
Rong Xi invited him to his study and patiently explained things to him at the desk. Qin Ke sat alone on the side, feeling that Cui Feng was dull and made Rong Xi worry too much.
After explaining the doubts, Cui Feng looked at Rong Xi eagerly and with great respect, "Mr. Rong, I admire your talent so much!"
Rong Xi smiled gently and said, "This is a method passed down by our ancestors. I am shamelessly borrowing it. I hope Mr. Cui will devote himself to the affairs of the students in the academy."
"Don't worry, Mr. Rong. I will do my best!"
After saying this, he said goodbye and left with satisfaction.
Under the candlelight, the boy's figure became increasingly thinner, his facial features were clearly visible, his eyebrows and eyes were sharp, his skin was as white as jade, and one could feel pity for him when looking at him.
"Da Lang, don't be too worried."
Qin Ke held his hands and noticed that calluses had formed on the palms and fingertips. He sighed and said, "Don't do everything yourself. If there are any chores, you can ask others to do them."
"The prince is right," Rong Xi said teasingly, resting his forehead against Qin Ke's shoulder, "I dare not disobey."
Qin Ke took advantage of the situation and put his hand on her waist, pulling her into his arms.
A cool fragrance entered Rong Xi's nose. He sniffed it a few times, a slight smile appeared on the corner of his lips, and he stretched out his arms to hug him.
The thumping heartbeats moved back and forth in my chest, gradually becoming entangled with each other.
"The workshop will be completed in March next year," Qin Ke stroked his hair gently, "Dalang, you can rest for a few months and don't worry about other things."
Rong Xi didn't come back for a long time.
Qin Ke looked down and saw that the young man was hesitant to speak, his eyes were aggrieved, so he smiled helplessly and said, "What do you want to do now?"
"I am not talented, but I want to make a new fertilizer. If farmers use it on their fields, it may increase grain production." Rong Xi answered with an innocent smile.
Perhaps it is the alluring moonlight outside the window, or perhaps it is the candlelight that sways people's hearts.
Qin Ke's heart was so soft that he couldn't help but lower his head and kiss Yu Rongxi's forehead slowly.
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