Chapter 266 Going to School
The old lady was taken aback. "Didn't Scholar Tang say last time that there were no suitable schools?"
“I’ve got it,” Shu Yu said with a smile. “I’ve checked out the third school that Tang Xiucai mentioned last time, and the teacher there is indeed quite good. Although classes are temporarily suspended now, it certainly won’t be suspended for long. Let’s register first, and we can go there directly when school starts.”
The old lady didn't understand any of this. If Shuyu said it was no problem, then it must be no problem.
"Alright, then take Da Hu over and have a look first."
Shu Yu then packed her things and prepared to go out. Lu Sanzhu had nothing to do and loved to join in the fun. He had never seen anything so 'high-class' in his life, so he hurriedly followed.
Shu Yu didn't stop him. Her father had difficulty walking, so it was good to have an elder around.
The two quickly went to the shop, where Da Hu was leaning on the counter, learning characters with Lu Erbai.
As soon as he saw Shu Yu coming over, he hurriedly ran over and said, "Second sister, I learned a few more characters today. Can you help me check if I wrote them correctly?"
She tried to pull Shu Yu over, but couldn't budge her. "Second Sister?"
"Don't worry about that. I came here to take you to see the Master."
Da Hu's eyes widened suddenly, a hint of excitement in them. "Me, am I going to start studying?"
"More or less, we'll talk about it after we meet with the Master."
Da Hu nodded vigorously, "Then I'll go in and change my clothes."
Lu Erbai's eyes also lit up. "Have you chosen a school yet?"
Shu Yu hummed in agreement and stood by the counter, speaking in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Father, I've inquired. The teacher at Shuxian Academy does indeed have some kinship with the former magistrate, but the relationship is far from genuine, and the teacher and the former magistrate are also enemies. The teacher also played a part in the former magistrate's easy arrest."
After Shu Yu revealed that Meng Yunzheng and Lord Xiang knew each other, she simply asked him about the school to see if there would be any trouble if she entered it.
Meng Yunzheng told her all of this. Although Master Wen had made a contribution, Xiang Weinan did not announce it to the public in order to reduce some unnecessary dangers. Master Wen also meant the same thing.
Meng Yunzheng also said that this Master Wen was of good character, and it would not be bad for Da Hu to study under him.
He had obviously met or knew this Master Wen.
Shu Yu approved of his judgment, so she chose Shuxian Academy without hesitation.
Shu Yu couldn't tell the old lady about these things, but she still wanted to tell Lu Erbai so that he would be aware of them.
"Father, these are all government secrets. We should keep them to ourselves and not tell anyone."
“Father understands. Since Shuxian Academy is a good place, then we should talk to Master Wen properly. I’m just worried that Dahu hasn’t read books for very long and might not be accepted by Master Wen.”
"It's alright. Shuxian Academy is meant to enlighten students. Even if they don't know a single word, as long as Master Wen thinks it's acceptable, then there's no problem."
As they were talking, Da Hu came out from inside.
The little guy not only changed into a clean and tidy scholar's robe, but also carried a bag slung across his shoulder.
This bag was made for him by Daya; not only does he have one, but Sanya does too.
The two children were overjoyed. Now, Da Hu's bag contained a calligraphy book and a copy of the Three Character Classic. They came over excitedly and took Shu Yu's hand.
"Second sister, I'm all better. Shall we go?"
(End of this chapter)
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