Tu Yufan also looked at Jin Xiaoyan, and he waved for her to come in.
"Xiaoxi, how do you feel about staying at my house recently?"
Jin Xiaoxi counted on her fingers and said, "Everything at home is good, except that there are fewer things to do than in the countryside. Aunt Lu does all the work, and Xiaoxi has nothing to do, so she just sits on the doorstep and stares blankly."
Aunt Lu was a servant that Tu Yufan bought from a pawnbroker. It was said that she was originally the wet nurse of a merchant's little boy. Later, the mother-in-law felt that her son was too close to her, so she sold her as a puppet.
Now, she is responsible for cleaning the house and cooking at Tu Yufan's home.
"You don't need to do these things, Xiaoqi, why don't you come and learn to read and write together."
Jin Xiaoyi asked curiously, "Can I study too? They say that women don't need to study too much, they just need to be able to take care of their husbands and children."
Tu Yufan chuckled: "Studying can help you understand the truth, so that you won't be deceived, and you don't need to worry about putting your trust in the wrong person in the future. Your elder brother and I will keep an eye on you. If your elder brother passes the exam in the future, your husband's family will have more concerns."
Jin Lougui was suddenly cueed and praised by Tu Yufan for the first time, and his face suddenly became unnatural.
"Sister, come here, I will teach you how to read first."
Jin Xiaoying smiled even more brightly.
Later, a week later, Tu Yufan was transferred to a large class, and after another month, his performance was almost the same as that of students who had studied with two or three classes.
Master Wang was greatly surprised and immediately called Tu Yufan to test his knowledge.
"I heard that you have already mastered the Four Books and the Classics in just over a month. I can see that your handwriting is powerful and you don't look like someone who has just started learning."
As for the accumulation of these skills, he admitted: "I have practiced more than ten times at home, but I just followed the books and described them. There is no systematic learning."
Master Wang thought for a moment and said, "Well, let me test you. If you can pass, you will be admitted to the first-class preparatory class, and you will have a chance to participate in the county exam later."
Tu Yufan nodded, and then Master Wang began to test Tu Yufan, picking out a section from each book, and Tu Yufan recited it without any pause.
An hour later, Mr. Wang's initial indifference turned into surprise, and finally he stared at Tu Yufan with burning eyes.
If this person really has the talent of almost photographic memory, then taking the imperial examination is not a fantasy.
"Okay! I've wasted so much time that I've given up on taking the imperial examinations. My only wish is to see someone standing on the throne."
Tu Yufan was not modest either, and said bluntly: "Students will work hard."
Master Wang laughed cheerfully a few times and let Tu Yufan leave with a satisfied look.
In the first-class pre-examination class, Jin Lougui was the last student to repeat the grade. His academic knowledge was also the last one. Master Wang taught more than ten students, and dozens of students left, but Jin Lougui remained as unmoved as a mountain.
Seeing Tu Yufan sitting down next to him, Jin Lougui immediately felt uneasy. In the past, his father always kept an eye on him at home. Now he finally had some quiet time in the private school, why did his father come over again?
Tu Yufan saw that there seemed to be nails under his buttocks, and said impatiently: "Why are you moving around? Haven't you learned the sitting etiquette?"
"Dad, why are you here? Aren't you from another enlightenment class?" Jin Lougui suppressed his uneasy heart.
"Master Wang thought your father had enough knowledge and could keep up with the progress, so he agreed to let me come here,"
Jin Lougui's heart sank. It was over. Master Wang had already made up his mind. There was no turning back.
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