Chapter 119: It is better to help yourself than to rely on others
The old grandfather, who enjoyed a high reputation in the court and had experienced the change of two dynasties, naturally had extraordinary wisdom and insight; and Tu Suting, who came from a scholarly family, was talented and deserved the title of Jieyuan.
Not to mention, the old lady and the two aunts were all well-versed in literature and each of them could write and compose poetry, so they were well-equipped to educate these children.
The old grandfather's eyes were like sharp swords, scrutinizing Tu Subo meticulously, his expression revealing an inexplicable depth: "For a while?"
The imperial edict that confiscated the family property explicitly prohibited any descendants of the Tu Su family from ever entering officialdom, yet the "temporary" Tu Su Bo mentioned was profoundly significant. Others might not have noticed this subtle change, but the grandfather's sharp eyes had captured it.
Tu Subo chuckled and placed the warm bone broth he had previously stewed next to Gu Yuexuan. His eyes were calm and profound as he said, "Grandfather, the world is ever-changing. Nothing is truly eternal. Everything depends on the choices we make."
He raised his eyes slightly and asked calmly, "What do you think?"
After a long silence, the old grandfather's mood became increasingly complicated. He sighed and said slowly, "I am already in my seventies. I am afraid it is difficult to predict the length of the future."
He thought for a moment and then continued, "But what you said makes sense. We can't let all of them become uneducated and mediocre people."
He pondered for a moment and continued, "It just so happens that things have been relatively light lately. Yunxi is young, so let's put that aside for now. Starting tomorrow, the other three children will study with me to cultivate their minds. As for the four treasures of the study, such as brushes, inkstones, paper, and inkstones, I will buy them all when I next enter the city. For the time being, just study with me."
Before this, Tu Subo was the only one who had the privilege of receiving the personal teachings of his grandfather.
However, today, the scope of what the grandfather was talking about has expanded to Tu Su and Yan Ting.
Li's face was filled with joy. She quickly pulled Tu Su Yan Ting up and said happily, "Yanting, why don't you thank your grandfather quickly?"
Tu Su Yanting bowed meekly, thanking her grandfather for his gift. Tu Su Minyang, with a scowl on his face, put down his bowl and chopsticks.
"Thank you, Grandfather."
Tu Subo glanced deeply at Tu Su Minyang's twisted little face and said gently, "Then, from now on, Minyang and Minxu will get up at 1:15 AM every day. Yanting is a girl, so she just needs to keep fit, so she can get up a little later than them."
Yu was a little surprised: "One quarter of the morning hour?"
Do we have to get up so early before dawn?
Tu Subo looked at the two worried faces of Tu Su Minyang and Tu Su Minxu, and said with a smile: "Second Aunt, you need to get up early to practice martial arts."
"Every day, get up at 1:00 AM to practice martial arts with me. After breakfast at 7:00 PM, you can follow your grandfather to study."
The children had nothing to do, and their once carefree childhood seemed a bit monotonous. However, with a full complement of teachers in both literature and martial arts, how could they waste their time if they didn't devote themselves to cultivating both?
Are they going to let them live their days in idleness, always haunting Gu Yuexuan like a shadow, so that she won't have the time to pay attention to him?
Tu Su Minyang and Tu Su Minxu were both stunned, and even Tu Su Yanting's small, trembling lips showed shock.
Big brother is actually serious about this?
Tu Subo's words and deeds are usually frivolous and unruly, but there is one thing that is always consistent: he always keeps his word.
The children were pushed onto the journey of hard study and training without any preparation. After several days of training, even Tu Su Yanting, who had been pampered, felt tired, not to mention Tu Su Minyang who was full of energy and running around everywhere. Their energy was also exhausted.
Xi Lanfang sighed, "Since Minxu was born, he's never been able to sleep peacefully at night, often waking up crying in the middle of the night. But ever since he started practicing martial arts with Bo'er, he now sleeps much more soundly at night."
He didn't even have time to cry. He just felt that he never got enough sleep. Even at the dinner table, his eyelids could be seen drooping heavily.
Yu also found it interesting: "Although Minyang is quiet at night, after a few days of training, the effect is obvious. Now his strong arms and legs feel firm when you pinch them, and his appetite has increased."
Although heartache is inevitable, as parents, we all hope that our children can achieve something.
The Tu Su family is now in a different situation, and the future of the children has become the entire hope for the future of the family.
In this context, even if one cannot serve the imperial court, it is at least better than being an ignorant commoner.
Tu Subo unreservedly led his children onto the right path. This deep affection was more memorable than the hardships they faced. Even Li, who had originally been reluctant to support her daughter's martial arts training, could not find any room for criticism.
Mrs. Li sighed and said slowly, "Logically speaking, Yan Ting didn't need to learn martial arts. I initially thought she couldn't bear this hardship, but now I think back, it was actually my shortsightedness as a mother."
Tu Su Yanting had indeed secretly hugged her arm two days ago, tears streaming down her face, her face full of grievance.
But on the third day, Tu Subo said something to her, but the originally upset little girl became excited and even comforted her parents.
"Yan Ting slowly recounted how her eldest brother told her that even women need to be able to protect themselves. Only by protecting themselves can they protect others. She also mentioned that her eldest brother always believed that she was gifted and was no less talented than Tu Su Minyang and Tu Su Minxu."
The tears in the girl's eyes had not yet disappeared, but her words were full of determination.
Now, she rises at dawn every day and practices martial arts with a passion that even surpasses Tu Su Minyang and Tu Su Minxu. The couple argued for a long time, but finally obeyed her wishes.
"What her elder brother said is indeed reasonable."
Yu lowered her head, her needle flying like a shuttle in her hand. She blew a breath of warm air into her palm and said, "Women often rely on men to make their way in the world. But when men are unreliable, isn't the last resort still themselves?"
She has experienced the pain of marrying the wrong man, and now she shoulders the responsibility of supporting the family alone, with an unprecedented calmness and determination between her brows.
"It is better to help yourself than to rely on others. Having real talent and knowledge is worse than finding any good marriage."
The weaker you are by nature, the more you should grit your teeth and move forward courageously.
Otherwise, you will be stuck in the quagmire for the rest of your life and unable to extricate yourself.
Li and Xi Lanfang smiled at each other, both of them just slightly raised the corners of their mouths.
When Xi Lanfang dropped the last needle, she seemed to suddenly remember something and said, "Bo'er and Xuanxuan said they were going to buy grain seeds. Why haven't they returned in such a long time? Did they encounter any accidents along the way?"
"With Tu Subo accompanying us and Xuan Xuan being steady and reliable, what could possibly go wrong?"
Mrs. Li smiled and replied, "Don't worry too much, sister-in-law. Instead, think about our dinner menu for tonight. By the time we're ready, they and the two elders who went to fertilize the fields should be back soon."
Xi Lanfang woke up as if from a dream and stood up hurriedly: "If you hadn't reminded me, I would have almost forgotten. Xuanxuan said before she left that the stone on the tofu box needed to be turned over. I'll go take care of it now..."
The voices at home never crossed the gate, but the person who was being missed looked uneasy at the moment.
This was the fourth grain store they had visited.
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