Chapter 536 A Dream of Youth 68
She was fed up with this kind of life.
Even if she goes to the capital, she can support herself without relying on her younger brother!
Xie Ning poked at a meatball bigger than her fist and ate it. Seeing that Xie Yun's face was more confident than before, she was genuinely happy for her.
Madam Chen ladled a bowl of soup for Xie Ning and said to Xie Yun with a smile, "I heard that my sister-in-law wants to open a restaurant? Why not open one in the capital? Open it with your parents, and the family can have more income."
She knew that these elders couldn't stay idle. If they were to remain in the mansion as old ladies and patriarchs, they would certainly feel uncomfortable. It would be better for them to open a restaurant together. After all, they were all skilled cooks, so the business would definitely be good.
Moreover, the current dynasty did not prohibit officials from engaging in business, let alone their families, so they had no worries about the future.
Xie Yun blushed, then looked at her grandfather and grandmother with bright eyes.
Grandfather Xie didn't speak, and while he was hesitating, Grandmother Xie had already agreed with a smile, "That's great, we're still in good health."
After finishing their meal and lying in bed, Grandfather Xie still couldn't help but mutter, "Why do we still have to go out and sell food when we're in the capital?"
"Aren't we enjoying a comfortable life? And Wangzhi is a high-ranking official in the court. For us parents to go out and sell food is a disgrace to him, isn't it?"
"What's there to be ashamed of? If the son I raised feels ashamed of his parents because of this, then I'd rather not acknowledge him at all!"
Grandfather Xie couldn't stand this and couldn't help but push Grandmother Xie, "Old woman, why are you always so stubborn? Ayun's current state isn't something that can be caused by looking at her, you're being too biased."
Grandmother Xie didn't speak, but turned her back. Through the thick darkness, her voice was choked with emotion, "My A-Yun, the world doesn't favor her, so what if I, as her mother, favor her?"
Grandfather Xie, who had been somewhat angry, instantly calmed down and stammered, "How is it that you're biased towards her..."
Although he valued his son more, he still doted on his first child, even though she was a girl...
The couple upstairs were also not quiet; they were still discussing the food shop and the weaving workshop. "I wonder if it's easy to buy a manor in the outskirts of Beijing. If we could get one, we could set up the weaving workshop."
"Let's inquire when we get to the capital, but I'm afraid there aren't any left in the outskirts of the capital." The area is close to the capital, and most of the good land there has been taken. Even if someone were to sell a estate, it wouldn't be our family's turn to buy one.
It's best to inquire in neighboring prefectures and counties. If anyone is selling them, you might be able to buy some, and they won't be that expensive.
After saying all this, Madam Chen became worried about Xie Qi's schooling, "Although he has a recommendation letter from the prefectural school, he will definitely still have to take an exam. I don't know if that boy can pass the exam for the Imperial Academy."
"No exam is needed. Since I am already an official, Qi'er can naturally enroll directly, but only as a student in the outer dormitory." Only children of commoners need to take an exam to enroll.
Chen was unaware of the underlying rules, but upon hearing them, she felt reassured.
As for the Imperial Academy, neither of them considered it, because Xie Wangzhi was an eighth-rank official, while the Imperial Academy only admitted the sons and grandsons of officials of the seventh rank or above.
"Although he can enroll directly, Qi'er must not slack off in his studies. Between the outer dormitory and the inner dormitory, the inner dormitory and the upper dormitory are naturally better. When I am not at home, I should urge Qi'er to study so that he can try to get into the upper dormitory within three years of enrollment."
"I will."
Xie Qi was unaware that his future path had been meticulously planned out. He was still fast asleep, dreaming of returning to the village and hunting birds on the hillside with his friends. He had even brought back his bow and arrows, confident that he would dominate the battlefield this time!
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