Chapter 306: Can’t Abandon Your Studies
In this weather, who among those working in the kitchen doesn't want to grab the job of lighting the fire?
Mrs. Wu is a fair person. Everyone takes turns to come. This morning it was Mrs. Liang's turn to light the fire.
How could Shen Qingqian let Liang wash the vegetables? She refused directly, "Mom, I'll wash it."
After saying that, he rolled up his sleeves, stood in front of the newly built sink with a vegetable basket, and scooped water with a gourd ladle to wash the vegetables.
The weather got cold early this year, and Shen Qingqian shivered when her hands touched the water, but she remained calm and continued washing the vegetables without slowing down.
She still remembered that when she lived in the countryside with her aunt, her aunt would prepare breakfast for her in the same way every winter morning.
Mrs. Wu looked at Shen Qingqian's back and said to Mrs. Liang enviously, "Third sister-in-law, you are so lucky to have a daughter like Sister Qian."
Although Shen Qingqian is kind to everyone in the family, Wu is very clear that Liang and Shen Zhe have different positions in Shen Qingqian's heart.
"Sister-in-law, please don't say that. I envy you for having Xiao and Man as filial sons. Qian and Zhe are too young, and we don't know what will happen to them in the future." Liang said modestly, and the latter part of the sentence was what she really meant.
Mrs. Wu was also very satisfied with her child. She said a few more words casually and then saw Shen Qingqian coming over with the dishes.
"Aunt, is this dish for making vegetable porridge?" Shen Qingqian wanted to confirm so that she could start cutting it later.
Mrs. Wu nodded, "Yes, this morning there was only multi-grain porridge and whole-grain cakes."
Shen Qingqian nodded when she heard that, and then she started chopping the green leaves with a knife.
It is said to be green vegetables, but in fact it is several kinds of wild vegetables mixed together. Fortunately, it is used to make multi-grain porridge, otherwise it would have to be processed separately.
Wu and Liang looked at her skillful movements, surprised and puzzled at the same time. When did Sister Qian become so skilled in using a kitchen knife?
While staring at his men, Shen Qingqian said to Wu and Liang, "Aunt, Mother, I have something I want to discuss with you."
"What's the matter?" Wu was a little curious.
Shen Qingqian put the chopped leaves into the clean basket and replied, "Zhe'er and Qin'er haven't studied well for several months. Jin'er can also prepare for enlightenment. Do you have any rules?"
She didn't tell Mrs. Wu that she had prepared study supplies for the children, but asked her what she thought first. This was because Shen Qin and Shen Jin were the children of the eldest wife. If Mrs. Wu had other plans, it would be difficult for her to refuse if she told her first.
Wu was stunned when she heard this, a complicated look flashed across her face, and then she sighed, "It's my fault. I actually forgot such an important thing."
The Shen family is a pure scholarly family. Master Shen has always attached great importance to the studies of his children and grandchildren. However, things happened suddenly, and all the pillars of the family were killed overnight, so that women like Wu had no time to take care of the children's studies.
Unexpectedly, it was Shen Qingqian who brought it up first. Mrs. Wu once again marveled at her father-in-law's keen eye.
"If you haven't made any plans yet, you might as well listen to my thoughts first," Shen Qingqian smiled faintly.
Wu laughed angrily and said, "You little girl, you must have already made up your mind. Tell me now, don't keep me in suspense."
Shen Qingqian blinked, "You're wronging me. I just remembered it yesterday."
"Stop joking and tell me quickly," Liang urged.
She was also quite ashamed. After her husband was beheaded, she was always worried about the lives of the mother and her two children, and she had forgotten about her son's studies.
Shen Qingqian put away her smile and said seriously, "We are now exiles. We can't even think about attending a private school or any other academy."
Just one sentence made Mrs. Wu and Mrs. Liang hang their heads in silence.
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