Just then, Fan Jin stepped out of the main hall and walked towards the two people in the courtyard.
Ling Ran waited until the two approached before speaking to them together: "The Ling family originally had quite a collection of books, but I left in a hurry and didn't have time to take them."
"This was chosen by Prince Yan of Beidu and given to me. I'm passing it on to you two, Uncle."
His maternal grandfather's family were all military officers. It was already very rare for someone in the army to know a few words and be well-versed in military books. Writing articles was something he would never have dared to dream of. His mansion only had swords, spears, and clubs, but no books.
However, Yan Shizi was kind, learned, and knowledgeable about both ancient and modern times. He associated with scholars and Confucian masters, and his collection of books was countless. He had lived in Jinshu's house for a long time and had discussed things with Jinshu. He knew that Jinshu had a solid foundation, but if he wanted to go further, he could not rely on those shallow and general books.
These books were obtained from the advice of scholars and Confucian masters, and were recommended by them. Fortunately, Prince Yan had all of them and gave them to him directly. There were also two books with annotations by the Confucian masters, which he copied by hand and brought over.
Even Fan Jin was slightly surprised, while Fan Hu was overjoyed. The two of them took the book from Ling Ran and quickly flipped through it.
The more he turned the page, the more shocked he became.
Fan Jin, in particular, displayed a complex mix of emotions in a short period of time: surprise, joy, confusion, and sudden enlightenment. He held the book tightly, reluctant to put it down, and had no time to speak.
Ling Ran waited patiently.
What Shui Qing saw was two people engrossed in reading books in the empty courtyard, as if there was nothing else in the world, while Ling Ran waited quietly and patiently opposite them.
How could anyone not understand this scene?
Ling Ran is really thoughtful.
His return was not only to escort Dajiang, nor merely to propose to Yanqiu, but also because he cared about Fan Jin and Fan Hu's path to the imperial examinations, and he brought books from afar.
To be more precise, regardless of whether his marriage proposal was successful or not, he never forgot to treat them well. This kindness was genuine and not just empty words of approval.
She stepped forward and said to the two of them, "Reading is important, but health is also important. You two should focus on your studies for the next few months. Apart from eating on time and getting enough sleep, you don't need to worry about anything else."
Hearing the familiar voice, Fan Jin snapped out of his book and looked at Shui Qing with gentle, warm eyes. He closed the book and then instructed his youngest son, "Your mother is right. We should listen to her."
Fan Hu reluctantly closed the book as well, saying, "Father, let's go have breakfast first!"
After breakfast, I can go to the study to read!
Shuiqing felt gratified as she watched the two figures rush into the kitchen, as if afraid of wasting a single second.
After the world is at peace, studying is not the only way out, but it is the best way out.
Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Ling Ran's gaze fall on Yan Qiu. She sighed. Well, she should just ask sooner rather than later. If it doesn't work out, she can give up sooner. There are so many good girls in Beidu. It's better not to waste her days in Shanshui Village.
When Yan Qiu was called into the tea room by her mother, she was completely bewildered. After hearing what her mother said, she was even more confused.
Ling Ran and his mother asked her to marry them?
"Mother, are you sure?"
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