Chapter 846 A Dream of Youth 378
As for whether they could participate in the imperial examinations, Xie Wangzhi could not guarantee that. After all, according to the imperial examination system of the Great Zhou Dynasty, there was no provision that barbarians could not take the examinations, but those southwestern barbarians whose household registration was not with the court could not take the examinations.
"Father's insight is profound." Zhu Xueyi is a Han Chinese, and he teaches in a barbarian tribe. He must have the intention to promote harmonious relations between the two tribes.
There are precedents in the capital for accepting children from other ethnic groups, but those were all children of nobles. There are no precedents for this in local official schools.
We could submit a memorial on this matter.
The two chatted for so long that they lost track of time until Mo Shu reminded them that it was time for dinner.
The whole family still eats together. Now, the elderly Xie couple no longer work outside. They just stay in the yard and tend to a small vegetable garden to pass the time. They actually want to take care of their great-grandson, but they are too embarrassed to urge him.
Grandfather Xie secretly approached Xie Wangzhi, asking him to do his best to get Xie Qi and his wife to work together, which would greatly increase his chances of taking care of his great-grandson.
Xie Wangzhi ignored his grandfather's thoughts. Xie Qi had his own path to follow, but Xu Hongying also had her own path to follow. Blood ties were important, but their futures were also important.
Now that Xu Hongying has married into the Xie family, she is a member of the Xie family. In the past, Xie Wangzhi might have interfered, but now he cannot do anything to make Xu Hongying sacrifice her future for the sake of bloodline.
There weren't many women in his family, but just by looking at the achievements of those few women, he gradually understood.
He wanted them to stay safely under his wing, yet he didn't want to see their brilliance fade into the shadows beneath him.
A strong and resolute mother gave Xie Wangzhi a childhood and a unique emotional journey unlike others, which is why he was attracted to Chen Wanniang, who was equally resolute and bright.
After their marriage, Xie Wangzhi could clearly sense the changes in his wife. Chen Wanniang was gentle and kind, like a perfect wife and mother. He liked her, but he always felt a little down.
It wasn't until she left home in Quanzhou to start a business with the Huo family that Chen Wanniang made her way to the capital. Now, her brilliance shines ever brighter.
Xie Wangzhi then realized what was missing.
He was deeply moved by the transformation of his eldest sister, Xie Yun, and then by his youngest daughter, Xie Ning.
This child is precocious; his clear eyes reflect the colors of the world and also the black and white of humanity.
Xie Wangzhi couldn't bear to see her talent go to waste, but he was also afraid that she would suffer. Fortunately, the child's heart was strong enough.
Xie Yun understood his parents' thoughts, so to avoid the old man's words ruining the relationship between Xie Qi and Xu Hongying, he turned their attention to the charity hall.
There are so many lonely children in this world. Since the elderly couple has nothing to do and feel an overwhelming urge to love and care for children, why not share a little bit with those children?
Xie Yun herself had long since given up on having children. She was dedicated to opening a charity and adopting children who had been abandoned for various reasons, so that they could survive in this world.
Perhaps for them, simply surviving is the greatest happiness, but their hearts are filled with bitterness. If they could receive even a little more love, their parched hearts might find a glimmer of life.
At this time, there were no other children in the family. Xie Qi had been transferred to Jiangyin to work as a judge, and Chen Yuncheng moved in with his older brother Chen Yunsheng so that he could sleep a little longer before his shift in the morning.
There was only one boy, A Yu, who was about the same age as Xie Ning and was adopted by Xie Yun.
In addition to bringing gifts for her parents, Xie Ning also brought a piece of ink for A Yu, which was of excellent quality.
A-Yu had previously participated in the preliminary examination for children, so he also participated in the special examination last year and is still waiting for his official position.
Since Xie Ning returned, everyone knew she had been busy, so no one came to visit her. It wasn't until after the celebration banquet held in the palace that people started to come to visit one after another, one of whom was Yuan Can.
At that age, she passed the imperial examination and became a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations), ranking second and receiving the official title of Chaofeng Lang. This prompted her children, who lived far away in Jiangnan, to write to her saying they wanted to come to the capital to take care of her.
Yuan Can naturally wanted to refuse. She didn't think she was old enough to need someone to take care of her, and besides, she already had servants.
However, since some welcoming and sending-off ceremonies still required a person in charge, she summoned her second son's family to the capital to handle some matters for her.
The eldest son had to stay in Jiangnan because their home was there.
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