Chapter 31 Learning
When Mrs. Cui saw that her daughter-in-law's hands were delicate and clean, she knew that she was also a treasure in her parents' home, so she let her do some work that she could do.
Mrs. Cui was really insistent, so Jiang Zhiluo had no choice but to let Mrs. Cui do it first, while she went to wash the spices and prepare the seasonings.
I bought a lot of seasonings this time, which can be used many times.
Also, put the spices in a small box, put them in when cooking, take them out after use, and put them in again next time, which can save some money.
After preparing the spices, Jiang Zhiluo packed the coarse salt she bought and then crushed it.
She will purify it herself later.
She also made a simple filtering container using fine sand, coarse sand, burnt wood ash, rope and a small piece of cloth.
In order to refine coarse salt into fine salt, Jiang Zhiluo needs to crush the salt and dissolve it with wood ash, then filter and purify it.
She watches every step of the way, ensuring the finest salt is extracted.
Old Lady Cui followed Zhiluo's advice and used wood ash to wash the pig offal.
As she washed, Mrs. Cui was surprised to find that it was really clean and the smell was much lighter.
So, she tried harder, thinking that it would be right to do as Zhiluo said.
I'm just curious about what Zhiluo can make this taste like.
It’s okay. If her son doesn’t eat, she will eat it instead. She must show her support.
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The other side
Early in the morning, Cui Hejin came to the school accompanied by Liu Ting'an.
Because he had informed in advance, Mr. Li also came to the school early to meet the young master.
I never thought that when I actually met him in person, I would be so amazed.
He had never seen such a talented poet and painter.
Just standing there, he was like the most beautiful painting, a pleasure to look at.
Truly, the man is as beautiful as jade and the young master is unparalleled in the world.
"Meet Mr. Li."
Cui Hejin bowed and saluted.
Liu Ting'an also bowed and said, "Grandpa Li, this is the friend I told you about. His name is Cui Hejin."
Mr. Li came back to his senses after a long while and quickly extended his hand, saying, "Young Master Cui, there's no need to be so polite. Please take a seat!"
"Ting'an, you sit down too."
Liu Ting'an's family knew Mr. Li and was somewhat familiar with him, so he called him Grandpa Li.
Mr. Li felt that Mr. Cui was not an ordinary person just by looking at his noble temperament.
However, Mr. Li did not ask too many questions. He just examined Cui Hejin's knowledge.
Every answer of Cui Hejin not only satisfied Mr. Li, but also made him feel that Cui Hejin was well-read and had a broad mind.
In particular, Mr. Li also gave some questions, and Cui Hejin wrote an essay on the spot.
Looking at the words, Mr. Li couldn't help but blink. The words were so beautiful and pleasing to the eye.
Even if someone was watching, Cui Hejin remained calm and composed when writing.
I wrote the article quietly from beginning to end.
Elegant temperament.
After the article was finished, Mr. Li read it, stroked his beard and nodded repeatedly, "Young Master Cui, this article is very well done."
Not only that, the handwriting is also beautiful.
If such calligraphy were to be sold and hyped up, it would definitely be a priceless piece of calligraphy.
He also admired the insights in the young master's articles.
This man's talent and knowledge are beyond his reach.
He has been studying hard, but his knowledge is not as deep as this young master's.
He was not annoyed, but instead felt a sense of cherishing talent.
"Young Master Cui has such knowledge. If he takes the imperial examination, he will surely be able to obtain honors."
Just by reading the article, Mr. Li felt that this young master Cui had the talent to be the top scholar.
Cui Hejin said calmly, "Fame and fame are not what I want."
When writing this article, he has deliberately restrained himself a lot, not wanting people to see his true talent.
Who would have thought that Mr. Li would persuade him to take the imperial examination.
If it weren't for the current emperor, Duke Cui's mansion wouldn't have been exiled, and his grandparents and father wouldn't have died.
Mr. Li looked at Cui Hejin's indifferent expression and sighed in his heart that it was a pity.
But he also understood that everyone has different ambitions.
There are many knowledgeable and talented people in this world who live in seclusion in the countryside. Some pursue high positions in government, while others pursue a stable and peaceful life.
Everyone thinks differently.
It was he who, because of the corruption in the officialdom and the fact that someone almost impersonated him in the imperial examination, became disheartened and came to a small country town to open a private school.
Over the years, it has become quite famous, and some well-off families would send their children to study there.
This place is equivalent to an enlightenment school.
With Young Master Cui's knowledge, it's a bit of a waste of his talent.
Mr. Li stood up and said seriously, "Young Master Cui, please come to the school tomorrow to formally teach. You will receive a monthly salary of two taels of silver."
His private school is not as good as those big academies.
Cui Hejin bowed and said, "Thank you, Mr. Li."
"I should thank Young Master Cui. If my school becomes famous in the future, it will definitely be due to Young Master Cui's contribution."
Yes, at this moment Mr. Li couldn't help but have an idea that maybe one day his private school would become famous, and it would definitely be because of this young master.
This person is not an ordinary person.
This small school and this small town cannot accommodate such a wonderful person.
Even if the conversation was only brief for a whole morning, he could tell something from the person's temperament, bearing, knowledge, conversation and writing.
Cui Hejin whispered, "Mr. Li, thank you for your praise."
Liu Ting'an was very happy to see that Mr. Li admired Cui Hejin so much.
As if praising him.
You should know that Mr. Li is also a very learned man, and learned people are always proud.
But in front of Cui Hejin, Mr. Li was very humble.
After Cui Hejin and Liu Ting'an came out of the academy, Liu Ting'an excitedly said, "Brother Cui, I knew you would be fine."
"Look, Mr. Li praised you."
Cui Hejin looked very calm, as if teaching in school was just an ordinary thing.
Liu Ting'an also knew that Cui Hejin had a cold personality and didn't talk much.
But he couldn't help but like to talk more with Brother Cui.
He was as excited as if he were going to school.
As if thinking of something, Liu Ting'an whispered, "Brother Cui, Mr. Li has already said that the school has dormitories. If you want to live in the school, you can live in the school. If you want to go home, you can go home."
"I think that if you live in the school, you can get rid of that woman's entanglement."
Cui Hejin had been silent the entire time. Upon hearing this, Ruhua's brows furrowed, and with a cold aura, she said, "She is my wife."
Liu Ting'an could sense that Brother Cui was being serious and earnest in what he said.
"ah!"
Liu Ting'an was a little confused.
It was clearly that woman who forced Brother Cui to get married, so why does Brother Cui still seem to be protecting her?
Yes, Brother Cui is a responsible person. Even if he doesn't like someone, he will protect her because she is his wife.
Liu Ting'an changed his tone and said, "But Brother Cui, the food she cooks is indeed delicious."
He didn't know what the two pies they ate last night were made of, but he thought they were so delicious that he still has a lingering aftertaste for them.
Cui Hejin looked at the sky and said, "Thank you for today. It's getting late, so I'll go back first."
After Cui Hejin said goodbye to Liu Ting'an, he went home.
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By noon, Jiang Zhiluo had already filtered the fine salt.
She looked at the white and fine salt in the pot and a smile appeared on her face.
"Mom, come and see, I have refined the salt."
After Mrs. Cui cleaned the pig offal, she heard Jiang Zhiluo's voice.
When she heard this, she didn't even bother to wipe her hands and hurried from the yard into the kitchen.
Then she followed Zhiluo's gaze and looked into the pot. When she saw it, she was completely stunned.
"This... is there such white and fine salt?"
Mrs. Cui reached out her hand and gently pinched the edge of the pot, looking at it on her fingertips, which was the clearest view.
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