Chapter 493 A Dream of Youth 25
Xie Ning ate with great relish. During the past few days of the Cold Food Festival, they had already eaten several meals of cold food. Only yesterday did they rekindle the fire at home and start eating hot food again.
After taking Xie Ning for a walk, Chen took the meat and vegetables she had already bought home.
The Xie couple had to wait for the evening's guests, so they would be back later. Chen and Xie Yun started preparing dinner so that they could have something hot to eat when they returned.
Xie Ning walked slowly ahead, looking up at the lintel where strings of small, adorable, and delicately crafted birds made of dough hung, resembling sparrows about to take flight.
Xie Wangzhi was studying in the study when he saw Xie Ning return. He beckoned her over and then tested her on the characters he had taught her during this time.
It was discovered that Xie Ning not only still remembered, but could also recite it word for word. Not only that, she also understood the meaning behind it and could express it in childlike language.
It must be said that Xie Wangzhi was amazed, but at the same time felt a pang of pity.
Xie Ning is a very talented child, but sometimes when women are too intelligent, the more they learn, the more they understand, and the clearer they see things in the world, the easier it is for them to hurt themselves.
He didn't know whether he should take the child in and teach him. In this world, even men have a hard time. Many people die of depression and never find a way out.
The woman, on the other hand, lived her life in a daze, revolving only around her home and house, unaware of the vastness of the world. It was a pity, but not knowing her own situation was also a kind of carefree existence.
The lamplight cast many shadows under the window, illuminating a small space in front of the bed. Xie Wangzhi leaned against the bed, holding a book in his hand, but his gaze was not on the white paper and black ink. Instead, he stared intently at Chen's gentle profile.
Annoyed by his stares, Chen nudged him and said, "What's wrong with you tonight? You always seem unhappy. You often tell me that joy injures the heart, anger injures the liver, worry injures the spleen, grief injures the lungs, and fear injures the kidneys. Emotions can also harm a person."
You're good at comforting others, but when it comes to yourself, you're so restrained. Your sister-in-law's poor health is also due to unresolved emotional issues; you mustn't do the same.
"Mom."
Xie Wangzhi pulled Chen Shi to sit beside him, carefully considered his words for a while, and then expressed his concerns.
Chen was an excellent person. Although she was illiterate before marriage, she was insightful and had her own unique perspectives on people and things.
Therefore, Xie Wangzhi liked to talk to his wife about things that troubled him. They always discussed everything they did, and as a result, they almost never argued after they got married.
Xie Wangzhi never raised his voice to Chen Shi. After all, she was the wife he liked, whom he had pursued for three years before finally marrying her and spending the rest of his life with her. How could he not cherish her?
"What's the big deal? In your heart, is there any difference between Bao'er and Qi'er?"
"Although I feel the same way about Bao'er as I do about Qi'er, the world is like this, and women and men are always different. Women suffer more criticism."
If I only teach Bao'er some poetry and literature, that will be fine, but if she really studies like Qi'er, it will be very difficult for her."
It's not physical suffering, but mental suffering.
"But doesn't my husband teach me every day? Bao'er is a woman, and so am I. If I can learn, she can naturally learn too." If Xie Ning can learn more, she won't live a muddled life in her husband's family and be easily manipulated.
In Chen's eyes, there was no difference between the inner quarters and the officialdom.
"But Bao'er is more intelligent. This child sees things more deeply and is prone to self-inflicted suffering..."
Chen said quietly, "Xie Wangzhi, are you saying I'm stupid?"
"No!"
Xie Wangzhi's voice rose a notch, but after realizing what he had done, he glanced cautiously at the direction of Xie Ning's small bed and hurriedly begged for forgiveness, "No, I didn't, my wife. If you were capable of taking the imperial examinations, you would have already passed and become a Jinshi. How could you be stupid? I'm the stupid one..."
After Xie Wangzhi had talked until his mouth was dry, Chen Shi finally gave a soft hum, "You're worrying about these things too much. Maybe Bao'er won't want to study in a couple of years. Even if she wants to continue studying, there's no need to stop her."
The foolish person didn't have the opportunity to become a wise person, but Bao'er did. Why should we, as her parents, become her obstacle?
She wasn't exactly a fool, but her lack of education and knowledge was a regret from her youth. She also envied the girls and ladies who could read and write.
But it's not too late now. She's married to a good man who's willing to teach her to read and doesn't restrict her from reading books.
However, she didn't like historical records and collections; she preferred reading storybooks. It was just a pity that her husband wouldn't deign to write storybooks and miscellaneous notes. Otherwise, with his abilities, he would surely have written better ones than others!
"Moreover..." Madam Chen glanced at Xie Wangzhi, "If you, as the father, climb high enough, even if Bao'er suffers, it won't be too bad."
A single word awakens one from a dream.
“What my stepmother says is true.”
After chatting for a while, Xie Wangzhi felt much better.
Xie Ning, who had been eavesdropping, rolled around in her blanket, finally relaxing. If she was restricted at home, she would have to find other ways to improve her knowledge.
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