Chapter 471 A Dream of Youth 3
Grandmother Xie returned and whispered to Madam Chen, "Wanniang, I ran into someone from your eldest sister-in-law's village on the street today. They said something happened to her family, and I'm afraid I'll have to go over there. You'll probably have to help me out then."
"Mom, why are you being so polite with me? Just go. I'll help Dad out. By the way, should I ask Wangzhi to take leave and go with you? My sister-in-law's place isn't close either. I'm worried about you going alone."
Ms. Chen held a piece of tofu in her palm, made a few casual cuts with her knife, and then placed the tender white tofu into the salt water basin next to her. The originally whole white tofu instantly dispersed, like white flowers blooming in the water.
"No, Mother has to go alone." Grandmother Xie's eyes seemed to flash with fire. "I have a good aunt in that village. Her son comes to the East Bridge every three days to set up a stall to sell wild animals. I will go with him quietly. Just remember that and don't tell anyone."
"Hmm." Madam Chen was still somewhat worried. What had her mother heard that made her want to secretly go see her eldest sister-in-law?
Although Grandma Xie was talking, her hands didn't stop moving. She stir-fried scallion oil in a pot, then put the tofu that Chen had cut into the pot into the pot and fried it until golden brown on both sides. Then she cooked the ground torreya nuts with sauce and tofu together.
Because she had children at home, she didn't add any wine and just simmered it over low heat.
Outside the window, the rain pattered softly; inside, the sound of students reading aloud filled the air.
"The sun rises like the ancient Emperor Yao, named Fangxun, Qin, Ming, Wen, Si, An'an, Yun Gong Ke Rang... He was appointed to govern the west, govern the west..." Xie Qi's voice trailed off, glancing upwards every now and then. Meeting his father's composed gaze, he grew even more nervous. "Govern the west..."
Xie Ning yawned, pondered for a long time, and finally decided not to hide her intelligence. She wanted to study, even if she couldn't go to school.
Because this is the only way she can gain a deeper understanding of the world.
Her father in this life is a teacher at the academy, and he seems to have a good personality, so she wants to test whether she can receive the same kind of education as her brother if she is intelligent enough.
"The house is located to the west, called Meigu. At dawn, we bid farewell and welcome the sun. The west is completed in a peaceful manner." A childish voice rang out. Xie Ning stopped there, she was just testing him. If he could recite the whole thing, he would be a monster.
Moreover, she had not yet received formal education and was illiterate.
"Bao'er??" Xie Wangzhi looked at the little girl in his arms in shock, and Xie Qi also stopped talking.
How did you learn this article by heart?
Xie Ning tilted his head, a look of doubt in his eyes. "I just read it, brother, and I've memorized it."
She wasn't lying; she really wasn't familiar with these books, since she had mostly read science books before. But listening to them a few times and memorizing them wasn't a problem.
Xie Wangzhi felt a little relieved, then asked, "Does Bao'er know what this means?"
Seeing Xie Ning shake his head, Xie Wangzhi asked Xie Qi to bring over the book he was carrying on his back, and pointed to the words on it, asking, "Bao'er, do you recognize these words?"
Xie Ning shook his head again and yawned, indicating that he was sleepy.
Xie Wangzhi was amazed by Xie Ning's memory. Although he felt a little reluctant, he patted Xie Ning's head to wake her up. "Sweetie, don't sleep yet. Listen to your brother read it again and see if you can memorize it all."
After saying that, he asked Xie Qi to read the text again, but before that, he pointed out, "It was the day of the farewell ceremony, and the west was completed in a peaceful manner."
"Qi'er, you've misinterpreted this."
Xie Ning also misread it just now, so it seems that he really just has an amazing memory and is not possessed by any ghost.
Thinking this, Xie Wangzhi felt a sense of pride. His eldest son was intelligent, and his youngest daughter was also clever and lovely. He had to teach her well.
However, Xie Wangzhi did not intend to teach Xie Ning in the same way he taught Xie Qi. He only thought that since the girl was intelligent, she should start her education early and be well-mannered so that she could find a good family.
The thought of his sweet and lovely daughter getting married made him feel a pang of sadness.
Xie Ning was unaware of her father's long-term plans. She simply recited the article Xie Qi had just read, but she didn't do it very well. Instead, she stumbled a bit and deliberately mispronounced a few words.
Too much monstrosity is not good; this level is enough.
"Bao'er is really amazing!" Xie Qi's eyes widened. He had stopped reading this article for a long time and had been trying to memorize it for two days, but he still hadn't memorized it. It seemed that he was still a bit slow.
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