The old lady was very happy to see Murong Shu and Yueyue returning from the palace and to know that the empress dowager had recovered from her illness. She invited a few people to have lunch in her yard.
After lunch, Murong Shu chatted with her grandmother and went to Rong's house with Yueyue. Rong Qing had something to do in the shop in the afternoon and did not accompany them.
When Murong Shu and Yueyue arrived at the Rong Mansion, they happened to meet Rong Beishan, the youngest son of the Rong family, who had just returned from outside. Murong Shu and Yueyue happily stepped forward and called him "Uncle." Rong Beishan was very happy to see them.
"Uncle, where have you been?" Yueyue was very curious.
"Today my father took me to visit a famous teacher in Beijing. My father went to the restaurant for something, so I will go back home first." Rong Beishan from the Rong family sighed.
"Why is my little uncle sighing? Did grandpa scold you?" Yueyue became even more curious.
"That's not the case. I just visited several famous teachers with my father these days, but they all refused to accept students. My father just wanted to help me find a better teacher, but he didn't expect it to be so difficult. I plan to go back to the academy tomorrow. It just so happens that you guys are back from the palace today, so my uncle will take you out for a delicious meal."
Rong Beishan felt helpless. He no longer wanted his father to run around asking for help from others, so he decided to study hard in the academy.
While they were talking, Mrs. Rong and Mrs. Rong Yunnan came out to greet them. Murong Shu originally came to thank the Rong family, and she understood the Rong family's intentions.
After sitting in Rong Mansion for a while, Murong Shu and Yueyue prepared to leave.
"Grandma Rong, can we take my uncle out with us?" Murong Shu decided to help the Rong family.
"Go ahead, go and play together. Your uncle has nothing to do at home anyway." Mrs. Rong personally sent them out of the house, and did not forget to ask her youngest son to take good care of Murong Shu and Yueyue.
The youngest son of the Rong family is named Rong Beishan. Murong Shu and Yueyue call him uncle. He is younger than both of them, but he is older than them.
After getting on the carriage, Murong Shu directly told the coachman to go to the No. 1 Scholar's Mansion. Yueyue and Rong Beishan had no objection, as it was the same to them wherever they went.
When they arrived at the Zhuangyuan Mansion, they happened to meet Song Yanran who was about to go to the General's Mansion to find them. Song Yanran had already received the news and knew that Murong Shu and Yueyue had returned.
"Shu'er, Yueyue, why are you here? I said I was going to the general's mansion to see you." Rong Yanran was very surprised.
"The Queen Mother has recovered from her illness, so Yueyue and I left the palace and came to see you." Murong Shu held Song Yanran's arm like they did before she got married.
"Then come in and sit down?" Song Yanran invited a few people into the house, but Yueyue was not happy.
"Let's go to the street. My uncle is treating us today. Cousin, let's go to the street." Yueyue wanted to pull Murong Shu and Song Yanran away immediately.
"Okay, okay, I was going out anyway. Since Yueyue wants to go to the street, let's go to the street." Song Yanran said to Yueyue lovingly.
Several people unanimously decided to go directly to the street. Rong Beishan had enough money today, and Mrs. Rong gave him a lot before he left, for fear of letting Murong Shu and Yueyue down.
In fact, it doesn't matter even if Mrs. Rong doesn't give the banknotes. After all, the Rong family in the capital has countless businesses. There are so many shops on the street, so how could the young master be short of money?
Yueyue and Rong Beishan had a lot of fun playing on the street. Song Yanran also liked Rong Beishan very much. He was polite, good-tempered, and could take care of everyone's emotions when going out.
"Shu'er, I didn't expect my uncle to be so nice. I've only met him a few times before, but we've never gotten along like this."
"Cousin, what do you think about letting your husband teach your uncle?" Murong Shu felt that Han Xu was the most suitable person to teach Rong Beishan. She had an idea in her mind the moment she left Rong's house.
"Ah, is my husband really capable?" Song Yanran felt that Han Xu had no experience and was afraid that he would not be able to teach well.
"Grandpa Rong is looking for a teacher for my uncle, but several teachers have rejected him. I think your husband is suitable."
"Shu'er, why do you feel this way?"
"Look, cousin, it's not appropriate for Ziyu to be in the cabinet. If she achieves something in the future, she will be questioned. I'm afraid my second uncle won't be able to concentrate on teaching. My second brother is certainly not as famous as our Han Zhuangyuan."
Murong Shu analyzed all the situations, and Song Yanran understood it all at once. Wen Jing was afraid that others would say something if he didn't teach her, but they could be guided. Her husband was the master, and the good reputation also fell on her husband.
"Then I will go back home today and talk to my husband. I think he will agree." After the two of them talked it out, Song Yanran decided to tell Han Xu when she got back home.
"If you have nothing to do on weekdays, you can go to Wen Mansion to ask Ziyu for advice." Murong Shu looked at Song Yanran with a smile.
"Shu'er, don't worry. Bring your uncle to your house tomorrow!" Tomorrow is a day off, so Song Yanran agreed on behalf of Han Xu.
"Get ready, have the apprenticeship tea, Grandpa Rong and my uncle will definitely be there on time." Murong Shu believed that the Rong family would agree. Although Han Xu was not a great scholar, he was personally guided by the new top scholar. Who in the capital would dare to think of that?
The two of them discussed everything and walked around the street for a long time before returning home.
Before parting, Murong Shu told Rong Beishan about his apprenticeship. Rong Beishan was stunned. The new top scholar was going to teach him personally. He wondered if he had damaged his brain from shopping.
It was not until everyone had gone far away and the servant asked him if he was going back home that Rong Beishan Cai reacted and got on the carriage excitedly. He wanted to go back home to tell his father and mother.
Mr. Rong returned home today in a depressed mood. He would not be able to let go of his youngest son's problem until it was resolved.
"Father, my son is back." Rong Beishan walked into the dining room excitedly. It was dinner time at the Rong family.
Mrs. Rong saw her youngest son coming back and asked curiously, "Didn't mother give you the banknotes? Why don't you take Yueyue and Shuer to eat something delicious?"
"Mother, we ate some on the street, but they just left the palace, so they have to go back home for dinner. How can I disturb their time of reunion with their family?"
"You are sensible. Please sit down and eat!" Mrs. Rong thought that what her youngest son said was right, so she asked him to sit down and eat together.
Rong Beishan originally wanted to tell everyone before dinner, but he was afraid of delaying everyone's meal, so he decided to tell them after dinner.
So when the Rong family's dinner was over and Rong Beishan announced this matter, the Rong family immediately became lively.
"Second brother, are you telling the truth?" Sister-in-law Zheng was very happy.
"Congratulations, uncle." The nephews and nieces congratulated Rong Beishan sweetly.
"Why didn't you tell me earlier, kid? It must be Shu'er's help, otherwise why would Lord Han want to teach you?" Mrs. Rong was very excited.
"Madam, we have to go there early tomorrow morning. We haven't prepared anything yet. We should start getting ready now. We can't be too shabby for our first visit." Master Rong was afraid that the Rong family would be impolite.
"My husband is right. I will prepare it right away. Aunt Wu will open the storehouse and move out all the original works collected by the master. Lord Han will definitely like them."
"Mother is right. My daughter-in-law has some rare books in her storehouse. Take them with you." Zheng was very generous.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law began to get busy.