Chapter 824: It’s nice to be home
When Tang Bao returned home, she was treated warmly by the whole family.
Even during the busy farming season, the sisters-in-law still rolled up their hands and went to the kitchen to make Tangbao all kinds of meals that she usually likes to eat.
Su Laosan found his wife in the kitchen and called her out to Tang Bao.
"Sister, quickly check your sister-in-law's pulse." Su Lao San said worriedly, "See if this pregnancy is stable? Otherwise, I'll always feel uneasy."
A hint of shyness appeared on Su San's pretty face. She glared at Su Lao San and said, "My sister-in-law just came back and she should have a good rest. How could I have any problem? Didn't Doctor Wang take my pulse a few days ago and say it was very good?"
Even though she is already the mother of two children, Mrs. Su San still has a good figure.
The skin on her face is fair and smooth, without any trace of aging.
Speak in a soft, unhurried tone.
It can be said that one's behavior is measured and his manners are appropriate.
Having lived in the countryside for many years, he has not been tainted by a trace of vulgarity.
Even among the girls raised in seclusion, few can compare to her.
"Sister-in-law, it's okay. Just stretch out your hand." Tang Bao said with a smile, "I also want to see my nephew. Is he honest?"
As soon as Tang Bao finished speaking, Mrs. Su's expression changed slightly.
On the contrary, Su Lao San, who had already been teased by Su Lao Er and others, knew what Tang Bao had said.
"Yes, let's see if this kid is honest!" Su Lao San said with a smile: "If he is not honest and dares to mess with your sister-in-law, I will spank him when he gives birth!"
Although he felt very regretful, Su Laosan did not show it on his face.
Anyway, he is not the only one without a daughter, all of his brothers have daughters!
After hearing what Su Lao San said, Mrs. Su San felt relieved.
As the daughter-in-law of the Su family, it is natural that I cannot give birth to a daughter!
As for disappointment, you get used to it after losing something over and over again.
Tang Bao took Mrs. Su San's pulse and said that her pulse was good and there was no need to worry.
Both Su Laosan and his wife had heard this from Doctor Wang.
However, when the same words came from Tang Bao's mouth, the couple felt completely relieved.
"Aunt, these are the grasshoppers that Wu Wa and his friends caught in the fields because they thought you would be back soon. I fried them in oil. They are crispy now. Come and try some." Mrs. Su walked over quickly, holding a plate of freshly fried grasshoppers.
Then, Su Ersao came over with Xiao Shisan on her back and a plate of cold cucumbers.
"Auntie, these cucumbers are so crisp and tender, freshly picked. You've been on a hot and bumpy journey, so eat a few bites of these sweet and sour cucumbers to cool down..."
As soon as Su Ersao finished speaking, Su Sisao walked in with a plate of hand-pulled pancakes.
"Aunt, if you're hungry, have a few bites of bread first. The other dishes will be ready soon..."
Tang Bao thanked her sisters-in-law with gratitude and felt it was great to be home.
Old Mrs. Su patted her little girl's head lovingly and said, "What else do you want to eat? Tell your father that we will invite the town's chef to come to our house to prepare a feast tomorrow..."
It was the busy autumn harvest season, and the Su family didn't want to delay the villagers from grabbing the harvest. In addition, the Empress Dowager had arrived, so the couple decided to invite the town's chef to their home to prepare a buffet.
After hearing what Old Lady Su said, Tang Bao smiled and said, "I don't like what the chef cooks. I like what my mother and sisters-in-law cook. After the autumn harvest, my mother and sisters-in-law will cook for me."
After hearing what Tang Bao said, Mrs. Su naturally agreed.
As for the sisters-in-law of the Su family, they were even more delighted.
It is naturally a happy thing that my sister-in-law likes to eat the food she cooks.
The Su family revolved around Tang Bao, but as for Su Laowu, the juren, he did not receive any special treatment when he returned home.
It was just like I was able to have a delicious meal thanks to Tang Bao.
Even if he was the one who got the upper hand, the Su family took it for granted and it didn't cause much commotion.
After dinner, Su Laowu went to the academy to meet his mentor Yu Zhilan, then went home to change into coarse clothes and went to work in the fields.
Tang Bao was not idle either. She reported to Yu Zhilan the process of hiring Zhang Hanlin and Zhou Juren. Yu Zhilan's face was complicated when she heard it.
As for the favors he had done to his apprentice, none of them were used.
However, when I think about it carefully, it seems natural for this kind of thing to happen to my little apprentice...
"Because the academy is on autumn vacation now, I asked them to come back in a few days." Tang Bao said: "Hanlin Zhang only brought one servant with him, and Mr. Zhou said he would bring his wife with him. When the time comes, I will have to clean up the yard for them..."
"Just talk to your father about these things." Yu Zhilan said, "Anyway, the academy will definitely need to be expanded. With the popularity you guys have in the capital, I'm afraid that before long, the gate of our academy will be squeezed out..."
Although Yu Zhilan did not understand the whole process, she knew that Fude Academy would become famous in the capital city just based on its 100% success rate.
Looking around the world, no other academy has achieved such results!
"Um, Master, our academy also recruits scholars who failed the imperial examination as well as juren who passed the imperial examination, right?" Tang Bao asked, blinking.
Yu Zhilan was stunned.
Their academy has just produced the first batch of juren, and they are already recruiting juren?
You have to know that most of the teachers in the academy are just scholars.
"What did you do again?" Yu Zhilan asked with a headache.
Anyone who has passed the imperial examination will prepare for the spring examination. Why would they go to a small academy in the countryside to study?
Unless, there is another reason!
"Nothing." Tang Bao said innocently, "It's just that some scholars might want to use the name of our academy to participate in the Spring Examination as students of our Fude Academy..."
Tang Bao felt a little unkind when she said this at the end.
How does this look like an attempt to increase popularity and maliciously compete for good students?
Tang Bao began to reflect on her own actions...
"How about we examine the failed scholars and accept those with good character." Tang Bao said: "As for the successful candidates, let's forget about it..."
When Yu Zhilan heard Tang Bao say this, she shook her head.
"A hero's origins are not judged by their status, and the same is true for scholarship," Yu Zhilan said confidently, "If a scholar comes and insists on studying at the academy, we have no reason to turn him away. It would be a blessing for him to have me and Zhang Hanlin to guide him!"
Tang Bao: “…”
As expected, the master is still the master, and he accepted it quickly and well!
However, what the master said is reasonable.
You know, it’s hard to find a good teacher.
Some people would even kneel down in the rain to beg for the right to become a disciple of a famous teacher.
Now that Master has opened the door to guide them, it is indeed a blessing for them.
What's more, for those candidates, it would be of great benefit to receive guidance from their master and Zhang Hanlin before taking part in the Spring Examination.
Maybe next spring, I'll be able to pass the imperial examination...
When Tang Bao realized this, her conscience immediately stopped hurting.
I happily went home to get a basket, ready to go to the fields to pick beans and catch grasshoppers.
"Fifth brother, wait for me, let's go together!"
When Tang Bao saw Su Laowu about to go out with a sickle, she quickly stopped him.
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