This concubine's daughter from the Marquis's mansion was a good match for an ordinary fourth or fifth rank official. Sheng Wei currently held only a sixth rank official position and was not in the capital, but was about to be sent out. In other words, Sheng Wei was marrying above his station. Xu Wen thought about it and decided that she should discuss this with Li Yuxin.
After thinking it over, Xu Wen said to Sheng Huairen seriously, "As the saying goes, marriage is about parents' orders and matchmakers' words. No matter how much we like it, we still have to consult with the eldest wife of Youyang. Why don't I write a letter to let the eldest sister-in-law make the final decision? Find out more about the fourth lady Qin's personality in the next two days and then send the letter."
Sheng Huairen nodded in agreement, then stood up and left.
Looking at Sheng Huairen's increasingly slender back, Xu Wen tightened her fox fur coat.
After leaving the main courtyard, Sheng Huairen walked towards Aunt Lan's courtyard. Thinking that he hadn't seen Sheng Hong for many days, he walked in the snow.
Aunt Lan no longer had any hope when she saw Sheng Huairen. What was the point of being younger and better looking than herself? He couldn't even get into bed with her. After respectfully paying her respects, she had Sheng Hong brought over.
Four-year-old Sheng Hong was a lovely child, and he looked about five-tenths like Sheng Huairen. After not seeing him for a long time, Sheng Huairen looked at his son, who was dressed in thick clothes and bowed awkwardly to him, and said with a satisfied smile, "Help the second young master up quickly."
Sheng Hong insisted on finishing the ceremony: "Son greets father."
Sheng Huairen stepped forward and helped Sheng Hong up, then pulled him to sit on the couch. He took Sheng Hong's hand and asked, "How are you feeling lately? Are you satisfied with your food, clothing, and daily expenses? How are the servants serving you?"
Sheng Hong opened his eyes brightly and replied, "Everything is fine with me. I eat well, sleep well, and use things well. The servants serve me so well, thanks to the care of my mother and aunt."
Seeing that Sheng Hong's answer was clear, Sheng Huairen nodded and asked again, "Have you learned to read and write recently?"
Sheng Hong, looking up, replied, "I'm currently learning the Three Character Classic. Why don't I recite it to you?"
Just once? She had already learned it at such a young age? Sheng Huairen said in disbelief, "Okay, you try reciting it."
Sheng Hong got off the couch, stood on the ground and began to recite: "When people are born, their nature is good. Natures are similar, but habits make them different.
If you don’t teach, your nature will change. The way to teach is to be focused…”
After about a quarter of an hour, Sheng Hong had memorized the entire Three Character Classic. After finishing, Sheng Hong bowed to Sheng Huairen and said, "I can only recite it, but I have no idea what it means."
Sheng Huairen waved to Aunt Lan and said, "Bring me a cup of honey water."
Afterwards, Sheng Huairen stood up again and pulled Sheng Hong over to ask, "How long did it take you to memorize the Three Character Classic?"
Sheng Hong raised his head and replied, "It took me a month to memorize the whole article."
It's only been a month. Back then, it took him three months to memorize it. Looking at his son, who looked a bit like him, Sheng Huairen recalled what Xu Wen had said about raising his son. However, he hadn't raised his legitimate son, but instead had raised a illegitimate son. He feared there would be chaos in the future.
Finally, a compromise was found. Sheng Huairen took the honey water and fed it to Sheng Hong himself. He then said to Sheng Hong, "In a while, our Sheng family's private school will reopen. Master Meng will then give you an education. After you start school, you must come to the outer study every seven days. I will examine your learning. Do you understand?"
Sheng Hong nodded and said, "I understand. I will go to the outer study every seven days to be tested by Daddy."
Yes, at such a young age he understands everything adults say. It seems he has a great talent for reading.
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