Chapter 266: A futile errand
"But just three months ago, the scholar left the village, and the village school suddenly lost its teachers. The children who had been studying there also packed their bags and returned home to farm."
My grandfather was born into a family of military generals and was a talented person from a prominent family. He was both civil and military, and had great talent. He was by no means comparable to a scholar who failed the imperial examination.
When it comes to teaching children in the village or even princes in the palace, he is definitely capable of doing it.
Seeing the flicker of emotion in her grandfather's eyes, Gu Yuexuan mustered her courage and spoke more firmly, "In the past, the two villages jointly established a village school, aiming to give children who couldn't travel far a chance to learn to read and write. However, after the scholar left his post, all those good wishes came to nothing."
"Grandfather, if you don't mind the hard work, why not consider this proposal?"
The old grandfather remained silent. Tu Subo, who was chopping wood nearby, couldn't help but interrupt, "I've visited the village school and the village head to inquire. We're desperate for a teacher, but we can't raise enough silver to pay the tuition. If we delay any further, those children who long to study will probably lose all hope."
Gu Yuexuan angrily smashed her left fist against her right palm, the sorrow on her face evident. "Grandfather, this situation is truly unbearable. Could you please reconsider?"
Tu Subo also echoed: "If Grandfather is interested, I will go to the village chief's house to ask right now."
The two of them exchanged moves, and although their acting was a bit clumsy, they didn't try to hide it. Onlookers could see through the secret at a glance, but they all thought it was a great idea.
The old grandfather was a restless person by nature. He was not suitable for farming or manual labor. Perhaps he accumulated a lot of anger every day because of doing nothing, and he got furious at Tu Suting at home.
Going to the village school to teach does not require too much physical energy, which just fits the old grandfather's interests and caters to his preferences. In this way, wouldn't Tu Suting be spared from being scolded?
Before the old grandfather expressed his opinion, Tu Suting, who had long been reprimanded, took the lead and said, "I think this is a good idea!"
"Father, teaching and educating people is a noble mission. Your courageous contribution can not only alleviate the urgent needs of the village school, but also..."
"And it can alleviate your difficulties."
The old grandfather interrupted him in a nonchalant tone and asked casually, "Are you so impatient for me to leave soon?"
"Does my presence bother you?"
Tu Suting's open mouth closed instantly, speechless. He grabbed the back of his head with his hands, turned around on the spot, and then decisively picked up the hoe on the ground.
"I'm going to plow the fields."
Tu Suting left in a hurry, looking somewhat embarrassed. Gu Yuexuan couldn't help but laugh, struggling to maintain a smile: "Grandfather, it is said that the tuition fees given to you by the students in the village are quite generous every year."
"Aren't you going to think about it?"
The old grandfather laughed out loud.
The old grandfather looked at Gu Yuexuan and Tu Subo in turn, secretly guessing that these two little guys had already had this idea. He was silent for a moment, then couldn't help laughing and said, "Little girl, you are starting to have ideas about me too."
"Do you want a share of my meager stipend?"
Gu Yuexuan said seriously, "Grandfather, how could I dare to refuse what you have given me?"
"Then go and write today's big characters carefully."
The old grandfather waved his sleeves and stood up, his smile warm and kind: "If you have time today, add another article."
"Bo'er, you write too."
"I'm going for a walk and will be back to check later."
The old grandfather walked out of the door with a kind smile on his face, and seemed to be heading towards the village chief's house.
This matter seems to be a done deal.
Gu Yuexuan was just about to turn around and high-five Tu Subo, who was also punished to write big characters, when suddenly the sound of horse hooves came from outside the door.
Tu Sumin walked in sweating profusely. Amidst Yu's surprised greetings, he responded to each one and at the same time gave Tu Subo a look without making any expression.
Tu Subo leaned over to Gu Yuexuan's ear and whispered, "When I was chopping wood in the mountains, I brought back some small gifts. I put them in the cabinet in the house. Would you like to take a look?"
Gu Yuexuan immediately understood that the two guys wanted to communicate privately.
But that doesn't matter.
She had no great curiosity about secrets.
She tilted her head slightly, her eyes wandering to Tu Subo: "Are there any secrets you mentioned that are hard to reveal?"
Tu Subo laughed lowly, his tone mysterious: "This is just a secret I don't want to reveal to you for the time being."
His frankness suddenly made Gu Yuexuan feel a little indifferent and there was no need to pursue the matter.
Gu Yuexuan then clapped her hands nimbly, stepped into the house excitedly like a child, and began her treasure hunt.
Tu Suminfei was the first to step out of the courtyard, followed closely by Tu Subo.
In a corner where no one was paying attention, Tu Suminfei handed the item in his arms to Tu Subo, frowned, and whispered, "He Yanchen wants to see you."
Doctor Wen had no choice but to leave Fangling Camp, but he seemed relaxed and leisurely on his way back.
He also served as Tusubo's envoy.
Tu Su Minfei had no idea what secret item Tu Subo gave to Doctor Wen to pass on to He Yanchen.
Surprisingly, after He Yanchen got the thing, he did not pursue the matter against them for trespassing into the Fangling camp without permission. Doctor Wen also enjoyed a comfortable time after returning to the camp without any trouble.
This is completely different from He Yanchen's vengeful character.
Tu Su Minfei felt that something was fishy.
He stared at Tu Subo with suspicion: "What on earth did you ask Doctor Wen to take back?"
Tu Subo opened the envelope in his hand and said calmly and indifferently: "You don't need to know."
Tu Suminfei's lips curled slightly, a cold light flashed in his eyes: "It seems that I am just a futile errand runner?"
"for you."
Tu Subo took out a copper coin and gently placed it in Tu Su Minfei's trembling hand. He said lightly: "It's not a wasted trip. Use it to buy some candy to relieve your boredom."
Tu Su Minfei widened his eyes, feeling helpless and angry.
He waved his hand, and the copper coin drew an arc in the air and was thrown away by him casually.
"What a scoundrel!"
Tu Subo ignored Tu Su Minfei's endless complaints, put away the envelope in his hand, turned and walked towards the yard, and threw the envelope into the burning stove.
The flames shot up into the air and disappeared. Tu Subo's voice was calm as the sound of approaching footsteps rang out: "I will be leaving in two days. Please wait patiently in the city."
Tu Suminfei was furious and sneered: "Why should I obey your orders?"
"You accepted my money but didn't obey my will. What do you have in mind?"
Tu Suminfei was so angry that he almost threw the copper coin at Tu Subo's face. Fortunately, Yu's words came at the right time and saved Tu Subo who was almost hit by the copper coin.
"Minfei, come and try these shoes on. If they don't fit, I'll modify them for you right away. You can wear them out tomorrow."
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