After seeing Leng Yue off, Zhuang and Zhang led their two daughters to visit the rooms.
No, to be precise, it's a tour of the yard.
It’s just like Granny Liu visiting the Grand View Garden, she doesn’t have enough eyes and doesn’t know where to look.
However, they realized later that something seemed to be wrong.
So, the four of them went together to find Zhao Yanqing, who had read the most and knew the most.
Zhuang still knew the rules and knew to knock on the door before entering.
Even if her son's door was not closed at all, she still had to knock. That was the rule.
Zhao Yanqing was sorting books when he saw his mother, aunt and sisters coming over.
Without asking, he knew why everyone came.
He spoke first, "Do mother and old aunt think that the yard is too big and the living space is too good?"
The four of them nodded quickly, "Yes, yes, that's what we want to ask?
You know a lot, so tell me, what's going on?
Logically speaking, we are just servants who cook, so we shouldn’t live like this, right?
We heard about this when we were cooking for others.
If you are a servant in a wealthy family, unless you are outstanding and can show yourself in front of the master, you can have your own room.
Everyone else slept on a large bunk bed, or several people lived in one room.
It’s good enough to have a bed of my own, how could there be such a big house and so many furniture?
Especially in that room, there are so many bottles and jars.
Son?
Are you saying that thing is real?
Is it expensive?
If we accidentally break one, can we afford the compensation?"
Zhao Yanqing smiled and said, "Mom, you don't need to worry too much, just live here peacefully.
I think the reason why Madam made this arrangement is so that we can live together and take care of each other.
To be honest, we should have benefited from my younger brother.
After all, he is now General Huo's eldest disciple.
Moreover, he should be the only disciple so far."
At this time, Zhao Zulan also came back from the visit and happened to hear what his elder brother said.
Surprised, he asked, "Really?
Am I the idol's only apprentice?
Oh my! It was not easy. I was always a younger brother, but this time I finally turned the tables and became the boss.
How can I describe this feeling?
In one word: awesome!
Three words: so cool!
Ha ha ha ha!"
His cocky look made Zhuang so angry that she wanted to beat him up again.
“It’s not in our village now, let alone in our home.
From now on, whether you are talking or doing things, you better be more restrained.
Also, wait until tomorrow to marry off your two sisters.
Starting from the day after tomorrow, follow your elder brother and learn to read.
From now on you are General Huo's apprentice. Don't be so stupid as to not know the character "一" when a carrying pole falls down. You may not even recognize a handful of big characters. If you tell others about it, they will laugh at you.
At that time, you will no longer be losing face for yourself, Zhao Zulan, but for your master, General Huo.
Because no one in the world knows you as Zhao Zulan, they only know you as General Huo’s apprentice. "
"ah?
Do you still need to learn to read?" Zhao Zulan asked in surprise.
He gets a headache when this is mentioned.
She also did not forget to make excuses for herself, "Mom, I can write my own name.
I know all the simple words.
I think knowing these is enough, there is no need to learn more, right?
I am not like my elder brother, who needs to take the imperial examination?"
Zhuang was always unable to win over Zhao Zulan's clever talk, so she winked at her eldest son Zhao Yanqing.
What she meant was that she could not take it anymore because he had to do it.
Zhao Yanqing immediately understood what he meant and took over the conversation.
“Little brother, you don’t have to take the imperial examination.
However, if you want to be a general, you have to study.
Not only do you need to learn the written language, you also need to learn the art of war, read military records, understand biographies, and be able to read maps and topographical maps. "
Zhao Zulan hasn't even started learning yet, but just by listening, he feels like there are several mountains pressing down on him, making it hard for him to breathe.
Suddenly, people became depressed, "How can this be called learning?
Isn't this just a different way of trying to kill me?
Brother, tell me the truth, you didn't make these up on purpose, just to scare me, right?"
Zhao Yanqing shook his head, "Why would I write this?
What I said is all true, and these are just the tip of the iceberg. You will have a lot more to learn in the future!
In fact, it’s more than what I want to learn!
At least, I don’t have to learn martial arts!”
This time, Zhao Zulan collapsed directly from the chair to the ground.
He was still yelling, "It's over, it's over, I'm going to be unhappy soon!"
Zhao Yanqing was furious when he saw his brother's hopeless situation and decided to use a killer move on him.
"Actually, you don't have to learn all of this. At worst, you won't be a general!
Don't even bother being General Huo's apprentice. Go home and farm, or learn how to cook from your father."
Sure enough, the last sentence about learning how to cook worked.
Zhao Zulan jumped up as if by reflex.
He gritted his teeth and said, "Learn, I will learn.
It’s just reading and recognizing words, what’s so difficult about it?
As long as I don’t learn how to cook, I can do anything.
I will definitely be the general!"
Just after dealing with Zhao Zulan, An San came to find Zhao Yanqing.
"Mr. Zhao, are you ready?
Come with me, the master and three great scholars are already waiting for you in the study.
By the way, my master also asked me to tell you not to be too nervous.
The assessment is divided into three parts, and this one is just the preliminary test, but it doesn’t matter.
The remaining two times will be when you are ready. You will determine the assessment time and they will cooperate with you.
Moreover, this test will not be too difficult. There will be nothing beyond the syllabus. These are all things you have learned before."
Zhuang and Zhang, who were a little nervous when they heard about the assessment, felt relieved after hearing the instructions that followed.
They encouraged Zhao Yanqing, "Don't be nervous, just perform normally and don't put too much pressure on yourself.
At worst, we can go to the academy in Lin County to find a teacher and go to Lin County to study.
Anyway, you just have to remember one thing: mother and aunt will definitely support your studies even if they have to sell everything they have.
There are many good teachers in the world, there will always be one that is right for you. "
After hearing these words, it would be a lie for Zhao Yanqing to say that he was not moved.
But men don't shed tears easily. He gently patted Zhuang and Zhang's shoulders.
"Mom, Auntie, don't worry, I have chosen these three teachers.
I am confident that I can take down all three of them in one fell swoop. Just wait for my good news.
I still have to take the imperial examination and win an imperial decree for you!"
"Hey! Hey! Hey!
Xiaoqing, please go quickly. Don’t keep the general and the three teachers waiting for too long. That would be so inappropriate!
We believe in you, and mother and aunt are waiting for your good news."
Zhuang and Zhang quickly sent Zhao Yanqing away, but at this moment their hearts were filled with joy.
Which woman doesn’t like to hear nice words!
They were very relieved to hear these heartwarming words.
Women are so easy to satisfy. Sometimes, you don’t really need to do anything. As long as you have the words and the attitude, that’s enough!
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