118 118 Family tradition
◎Teaching! This is the strength that has lasted for five generations!◎
After listening to Xiao Daiyu and Mo Yu, Mr. Pu's eyes were moist.
He had been living in the host's house for so many years since he left home at the age of 40 to work as a teacher.
At that time, he was a teacher in the home of the governor of Xipu Village, with free food and accommodation, and a monthly stipend, which could be said to be a generous treatment.
He did not have any extra expenses, but he liked to read and write novels. However, in the home of the governor, the money for writing, writing, and lighting was free. He
even had two seasons of clothes a year.
Apart from this, there was basically no other expenses, so he asked someone to take some of the money he earned from working as a teacher back home.
But he really did not go back home very often.
Firstly, he always felt that he was highly respected as a teacher in the Bi family, and he could get along well with the owner. Most importantly, he was well paid, especially for the supplies of pens, ink and lighting. If he went back home, it would definitely be a big expense for him to bear these supplies.
Secondly, he was a little "homesick".
After all, he had been known for his talent in the village since he was a child, and he also took the first place in the examination for the scholar. However, he failed the provincial examination repeatedly, which was a bit embarrassing.
Of course, he thought about working outside while continuing to review for the examination. He was so stubborn that he would not go home unless he passed the exam.
In fact, he really wanted to take a gamble at the beginning.
But later, as time went by, his mentality gradually changed.
The obsession with the imperial examinations has become more of a habit. It happens every three years, so when the time comes, just take the exam. Whether you pass or not doesn't matter. It's just a habit.
After all, it's been more than 40 years .
I feel like I've lived my whole life for this one thing.
Oh, no, now there's another thing, which is writing novels.
Writing his "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio".
This is as important as taking the imperial examinations. In fact, whether it's preparing for the imperial examinations, writing novels, or even just being a tutor, it's enough to consume one's attention. In addition, Mr. Pu's feelings for his family are somewhat indifferent - no matter who it is, if he is always away from home all year round, he will not develop more feelings with his family. You know, when Mr. Pu was away from home, his eldest grandson was already born. Time flies and never turns back. In a blink of an eye, he has become an old man in his 80s. His first wife, Mrs. Liu, has also become an old woman. It is said that "young couples grow old together", and it is true that he often dreams of his old wife recently. Sometimes it is her tender face when she was young, and sometimes it is her capable figure in middle age, but more often, she is still the same white-haired appearance as himself now. Yes, they are all old. Although he was keen on imperial examinations and writing novels when he was young and neglected his wife, he still missed the warmth of family when he got old. Now that his children have each started their own families, it is not convenient to bring their families with them. It is better to bring his old wife to reunite. However, he could not take the initiative without the boss asking. He did not expect that the two young bosses came today and took the initiative to talk about this matter. He was very moved. In this way, even being sick was nothing. Teacher Pu thanked them repeatedly with excitement and almost bowed to them. Xiao Daiyu and Mo Yu quickly turned aside and asked someone to support Mr. Pu. Zhang Youshi also persuaded him from the side, and then he gave up. So this matter was settled. Considering that Madam Liu is over 60 years old, although she is said to be in good health, she is still old after all. If she comes alone, it may be inconvenient for her to live with Teacher Pu, a couple of elderly people. Of course, the Lin family must have enough servants to serve them. However, no matter how caring the servants are, they are definitely not as good as their own children. Mo Yu thought of this, and Xiao Daiyu thought of it at the same time. The two siblings said this in unison and smiled at each other. Teacher Pu was naturally even more moved. For a moment, he didn't know what to say. He could only nod and respond in various random ways. Xiao Daiyu and Mo Yu were both at a loss as to what to do. Fortunately, Zhang Youshi stepped forward to mediate, which finally calmed the old man down. So he discussed with Teacher Pu to ask which son of their family to escort Madam Liu to the capital. Of course, they would have to stay in the capital to take care of the two old people after the escort. They would live in the Lin family's house, together with Teacher Pu, and arrange a small courtyard for their family. If they don't like living in the Lin family, they can also rent a house in the next alley for their family to live in. In this regard, Xiao Daiyu and Mo Yu both felt that the Lin family should pay for the house, and then let Teacher Pu's family live there for free. Anyway, this should be counted as tuition. Then there would be no need to trouble Teacher Pu's family to spend any extra money. The two young masters had already arranged things to this point, and even Teacher Pu could not say anything to refuse. Apart from being moved to tears, he could not say anything else. As the saying goes, "People are refreshed when they are happy", Teacher Pu's illness has basically gone, and he looks much stronger. Xiao Daiyu took the opportunity to ask Teacher Pu to write a personal letter to his family. This is really thoughtful and meticulous. Since he is going to bring his family to Beijing, he should naturally write a personal letter to tell his family. I had originally thought of bringing up this matter after Teacher Pu had recovered, but as the conversation just happened to come to this point today, I had to mention it all at once, lest it appear disrespectful if I bring it up later... Mo Yu watched Xiao Daiyu arrange these trivial matters in an orderly manner, and she was able to arrange them so well that she could not help but admire her greatly.
[Oh, our Miss Daiyu is really capable. She is so amazing at such a young age. I wonder how amazing she will be in the future.]
[I am so lucky to be your sister's brother.]
This is the good thing about Mo Yu. He never leaves compliments for the next day. In such cases, he usually compliments on the spot.
Even if he doesn't compliment verbally, he will definitely compliment her in his heart.
Since his compliments in his heart will be made public, it is no different from complimenting verbally.
Although she had long been accustomed to her younger brother's "magic power", she was also accustomed to the younger brother's various compliments at any time and anywhere - not only from her as a sister, but also from their father Lin Ruhai and their wife Jia Min. Her younger brother was really generous with his compliments.
Sometimes, Xiao Daiyu felt that her younger brother was really annoying. Why didn't he know how to be a little more low-key?
Of course, this was a bit Versailles. No matter who was sincerely praised, they would definitely be very happy, and Xiao Daiyu was the same.
Therefore, after a moment of embarrassment, Xiao Daiyu regained her composure and had to do the work at hand better to live up to the compliment from her younger brother.
Teacher Pu and Zhang Youshi also recognized this very much.
After all, the eldest daughter of the Lin family is only six or seven years old, but she can handle things so well. It can be seen how excellent the Lin family's family tradition is.
Not to mention that the young master of the Lin family is also a first-class talent. No wonder people say that although the Suzhou Lin family has experienced five generations of marquises, it is still standing firm, entirely relying on this good family tradition.
Apart from other things, just from how to treat the tutor, we can see how excellent the Lin family's family tradition is.
How bad can a person who can respect teachers from the bottom of his heart be?
Anyway, he is definitely not a bad person.
The Lin family can get along.
Zhang Youshi and Pu Songling looked at each other and found the same admiration in each other's eyes.
The two smiled at each other, and everything was self-evident.
Since the matter had been agreed upon and Mr. Pu's personal letter had been written, the next thing was very simple.
After saying goodbye from Mr. Pu's small courtyard and politely sending off the imperial physician Zhang Youshi with a big red envelope, Xiao Daiyu and Mo Yu went to the study to report to Lin Ruhai. After
listening to their arrangements, Lin Ruhai was also very appreciative.
He immediately summoned the stewards, handed them Mr. Pu's family letter, and ordered them to arrange to set off immediately to Shandong to pick up Mr. Pu's family and bring them to the Lin Mansion in Beijing.
The steward Lin Chunsheng and his wife immediately received the order and went down to make arrangements quickly.
As a result, the matter was settled in less than half a month.
At the end of October, Mr. Pu's youngest son Pu Lin brought his family to escort Mr. Pu's old wife, Madam Liu, to Beijing.
Mr. Pu is the youngest son of Mr. Pu. He is 29 years old this year, but according to the ancients' calculation, he is already 30 years old.
He inherited his family's teachings since he was young and is also a passionate about imperial examinations. He has been studying hard for more than 20 years and wants to pass the boy's examination to become a scholar, but he has no famous teacher to guide him. He heard that his father is now teaching at the home of Mr. Lin, who was a former top scholar in the imperial examination. He was very envious and yearning.
Unexpectedly, one day, the steward of the Lin family suddenly came to the door and said that the boss wanted to take their family to Beijing. For a while, he was a little confused and thought he was dreaming.
But after the steward of the Lin family invited him again and again, and there was a handwritten letter from his biological father, Mr. Pu, the Pu family believed it.
Because Teacher Pu's letter had already stipulated that the family of Pu Lin, the fourth brother, would escort his wife, Madam Liu, to Beijing, the other three brothers of the Pu family had no objection. Although
Teacher Pu could only return home a few times a year, the brothers of the Pu family still respected their old father very much. They
obeyed his orders unconditionally.
Whether it was taking the imperial examination or going to Beijing, it was all up to the old man.
Pu Lin received Teacher Pu's order and immediately packed up his things to escort his mother, Madam Liu, to Beijing.
In just half a month, they had arrived.
They were stunned when they saw the exquisite and luxurious mansion of the Lin family.
When they saw Teacher Pu, they were even more surprised.
How could their skinny and skinny old man become like this?
Is the Lin family some kind of paradise?
Then they soon felt what a real paradise was.
Pu Chen was sent to a regular official school by Lin Ruhai the next day, and even his eight-year-old grandson Pu Lixun was arranged to attend an official school that specially trained children.
Although both father and son studied in official schools, their focuses were completely different.
Pu Chen went to a special "imperial examination" training school because he wanted to take the imperial examination, while Pu Lixun attended general enlightenment cultural classes. The
initiator of this trend of differentiated teaching was, of course, Mo Yu.
[Author's words]
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