Chapter 111 112. Gift Preparation
However, after drinking this meal, Gu Wenheng's suffering was not in vain. Li Yong patted his chest and promised that he would introduce him to Leping Academy today, so that he would have a way to study in the future.
Jin Qianqian slapped him hard on the back, "Why are you telling me such an important thing now? Do you still need to prepare a gift to become my disciple?"
Gu Wenheng shook his head. "That's not mentioned, but there's no need to rush. Even if someone recommends me, I still have to go through an assessment. I'll ask around and see what exactly is required."
Jin Qianqian narrowed her eyes and looked at him, "How are you practicing calligraphy these days? Can you pass the test?"
During the time when the house was being repaired, Jin Qianqian would always take Gu Wenheng into the temporary study room in the space. Although both of them could now write with a brush, Jin Qianqian still felt unsure and didn't know how strict these teachers' requirements were.
Gu Wenheng was confident, "The handwriting is only a small part. The real test is about the Four Books and Five Classics. I have already memorized these things in my mind."
"Then don't just stand here," Jin Qianqian suddenly looked at him with disgust, "Look at your clothes, they are almost wrinkled like dried vegetables, and you stink of alcohol, you should go wash it off, otherwise it will be too rude."
Gu Wenheng raised his sleeve and sniffed. It was indeed a sour smell. He immediately smiled and said, "We made Qianqian suffer yesterday. I will go and clean it up right away."
Jin Qianqian saw him rushing into the room and quickly called him, "The clothes are in the cupboard for you."
Gu Wenheng stopped and ran back to hug Jin Qianqian and kissed her on both cheeks. Jin Qianqian was so scared that she quickly covered her mouth, which made Gu Wenheng laugh.
"Wait, I'll let you go this time since you didn't rinse your mouth."
Jin Qianqian, "..."
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Gu Wenheng put down the pen in his hand and respectfully placed the paper in front of Dean Lu.
Wang Buyi leaned over and pursed his lips as he looked at the neat handwriting.
Only when President Lu Sheng handed the test paper to him did he become serious.
"Mr. Wang, do you think you will accept this student?"
Wang Buyi said quickly, "Go ahead, Dean, you can't go back on your word."
Although the handwriting is plain, the answers are very neat and some of the question types are the ones I encountered when I took the imperial examination.
As for handwriting, that can be cultivated over time, but this talent is rare and must be accepted.
"Gu Wenheng, tomorrow is an auspicious day. Come over early in the morning to pay your respects to me as your disciple!" Wang Buyi stroked his beard and looked at Gu Wenheng. He had thought that he was just an empty chart before, but he came to test him for the sake of Captain Li. He did not expect that there would be an unexpected surprise.
Gu Wenheng stood up and saluted respectfully, "Yes, sir."
Li Yong's face was also full of smiles. It seemed that he had really helped the right person this time. "Congratulations to Dean Lu. Mr. Wang has found a good disciple."
The two gentlemen smiled reservedly, but they were delighted in their hearts. In recent years, it has become increasingly difficult for people to pass the examination to become scholars in the academy. Now there is such a good seedling. Let's see if other academies dare to laugh at them in the future.
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"How about these?" Jin Qianqian spread out the results of her hard work for most of the day, the four treasures of the study and various books, which cost her fifty taels of silver.
This money only goes out and never comes in, and she feels a little sad to spend it.
"That's all. I'll go buy some cakes tomorrow." Gu Wenheng took out a complete set of four treasures of the study. "I've just inquired about it. It's already very heavy. After all, we still have to pay tuition. If it's too much, ordinary students can't afford it."
In this dynasty, if you don't have any family background, you really can't afford it.
Jin Qianqian took out a package of mung bean cakes, all of which were wrapped in glossy oil paper. "Is this okay? At that time, I was responsible for the sales of the cake shop for a month, and the others were not suitable for sale."
As long as you master the skills, anyone with dexterity can make this mung bean cake.
It was the first time that Gu Wenheng saw her take out food on her own initiative. "Is this something you have in mind?"
Jin Qianqian, "You go to the academy to study, I can't stay at home every day, how about this pastry shop?"
Gu Wenheng, "It seems that your time at the cooking club was not in vain. Are you sure about this?"
Jin Qianqian held her head high and said, "You can't underestimate me. My senior classmates always said that I was skinny and only delicious food could increase my weight. After I joined the cooking club, I was able to learn a few tricks.
Besides, I have downloaded a lot of tutorials on pastry making, which is more than enough to run a small food shop."
Gu Wenheng, "Did you find the shop?"
Jin Qianqian shook her head. "I walked around the county this morning, but I haven't found any shops for sale yet. But there's no rush. I can always find a way."
Gu Wenheng touched her head and said, "Everything is difficult at the beginning. Your husband will pay attention to it with you when the time comes."
Jin Qianqian took out the food box she had packed before and put the green bean cakes in it one by one. "Would you like some wine?"
Gu Wenheng still had a shadow over alcohol and shook his head quickly, "No, but we have to postpone our return to the village."
I feel a little uncomfortable when I think about the house I just cleaned up and haven’t even lived in for two days.
Jin Qianqian, "Speaking of this, my fifth sister-in-law asked me to bring some chicks and ducklings back to her, and my mother also asked me to help her find some seeds. Don't delay their business."
Gu Wenheng, "Don't worry about these. These days, there should be people from the village coming to buy them frequently. If you come across them, ask them to take them back."
In the past, I thought that the village could gather enough money for the household expenses, but who knew that there was only one market in the entire village once a month, which was far from enough for people like them who had just settled down.
Jin Qianqian pointed to the donkey that had been parked in the yard and said, "We haven't figured out how to ride this mount yet. Do you think we should find a wide area to practice riding it?"
It's impossible that they will still be wasting time with this stubborn donkey when they go back in a few days!
Gu Wenheng looked at his robe, turned around and went into the room to change into a short suit, and grabbed the fodder in the corner, "I'll feed it first, I don't believe it won't work."
Unexpectedly, the donkey looked at the hay and turned its head away with disdain, and kept spitting air at Jin Qianqian with its mouth.
“You’ve picked this?” Gu Wenheng stared at the fodder in his hand.
Jin Qianqian smiled and said, "Yesterday I saw it liked eating carrots, I thought it was fun, so I fed it a few more times.
I guess this guy is obsessed with it, why don’t you try with a carrot.”
Gu Wenheng snorted, "You can't spoil it, or it will keep kicking its hooves. Anyway, it's just this thing, whether you want to eat it or not, you'll be hungry if you don't eat it."
“Oooooh—ooooh—ooh—”
"You are trying to compete with me," Gu Wenheng simply put the grass aside, "It seems that I can't learn to drive a cart today, so let's not stay here. Change your clothes and your husband will take you to eat delicious food."
Instead of spending time competing with stupid donkeys, you might as well spend more time with your wife.
(End of this chapter)
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