Qingfeng Academy is located in the north of the county town. There are few shops and mostly residential buildings. There are few streets and many trees, so the environment is very quiet and peaceful. Cheng Yuexin said that the location is really good and it is perfect for study tours.
As soon as the two arrived at the door, a servant came out and asked, "Who are you looking for? I can go and inform them."
As expected of an academy, the servants were all very polite. Cheng Yue bowed politely and said, "We are looking for Cheng Jun, thank you for your help, young man."
After the servant answered, he turned and left. A moment later, Cheng Jun came out quickly. His eyes lit up when he saw Cheng Yue and the others. "Aunt, Uncle! What brings you here?"
He had just been wondering who was looking for him, since his family had never visited him once since he entered the academy. Of course, he knew the reason, but he never thought much of it.
Cheng Yue handed over the things in her hand and said with a smile, "We should have come to see you a long time ago, but we've been too busy to find the time."
We haven't seen you come home for the Dragon Boat Festival again, and your family is worried about you, so we asked your uncle and me to come and see you!
These are all food; share them with your close classmates. There's also some paper; your aunt doesn't know much about these things, so it's just for you to practice your calligraphy.
She remembered that Cheng Jun came to buy braised food with a group of students. Two of his classmates, who seemed to be very close, took some extra food with them.
As for writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones, she really didn't know anything about them and was afraid that if she bought the wrong ones, Cheng Jun wouldn't be used to them.
A warm feeling welled up in Cheng Jun's heart. So this is what it feels like to have family come to visit. In the past, he would watch his classmates' families come to visit and then enjoy the food they received for days.
He took the things, chuckled sheepishly, and said, "Thank you, Aunt and Uncle. I'm fine, you really didn't need to come all this way to see me."
Actually, I ate some zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) and pastries made by my aunt during the Dragon Boat Festival. A classmate's family bought a lot and specially sent some over, which I also tried. They were soft, sticky, sweet, and delicious!
With the help of his aunt, his parents started a business, and the family became much better off. When he came home last time, they even made him new clothes. Before he left, his parents gave him an ounce of silver, which was much better than before.
Cheng Yue wasn't surprised. All the prominent people in the county had bought her zongzi and pastries. The academy had plenty of other people's children, so it was normal for Cheng Jun to be able to eat them.
She still remembers when they came to buy braised food together, there was a young man with an extraordinary demeanor, who looked like he came from a wealthy family.
"It's good that you got to eat. I took some more this time, so you can have some too."
Cheng Jun nodded, and Cheng Yue asked again, "Has anyone bullied you at the academy?"
"Don't worry, Auntie, no one is bullying me!"
As Cheng Jun spoke, he glanced cautiously at Chen An, especially since the academy had been thoroughly reformed after Chen Gen was expelled, and the atmosphere had improved significantly.
Cheng Yue and Chen An exchanged a smile. How could they not know what the child was thinking with those eyes?
"That's good. Your uncle and I won't be coming to the county town often anymore. If you need anything, just go to the braised food shop and find your cousin."
We'll head back now. Focus on your studies, don't put too much pressure on yourself, and learn to relax when you need to.
Cheng Jun is a hard-working person who studies so diligently that he forgets to eat and sleep. Especially after the family exchanged a few words during the last wheat harvest, Cheng Jun's eyes were full of determination. She was afraid that he would overexert himself and ruin his health.
Cheng Jun felt a warmth in his heart and nodded, saying, "Auntie, I understand. Health is the most important thing. I will definitely take care of myself. Don't worry!"
Studying is hard work, but without good health to support it, even if you study hard and make progress, it will all be in vain in the end. What's the use then?
"Okay, you should go back now, we're leaving."
Cheng Yue waved and watched from the doorway, so Cheng Jun had no choice but to take his things and go back first.
Song Zhibai and Gao Sheng were waiting for him behind the second gate. As soon as Cheng Jun arrived, Gao Sheng came up to him and said, "Brother Cheng Jun, what good stuff do you have? Share it with us!"
They had just seen it; it was Cheng Jun's aunt who had arrived. With such a large bag full of food, it would be strange if there wasn't any.
Song Zhibo tapped his folding fan, "Why are you so greedy!"
Gao Sheng chuckled, "It's not because your family sent too little; it wasn't even enough to fill a tooth gap. I only got to taste one flavor before it was gone..."
Cheng's braised food isn't expensive, but the pastries and zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) are really pricey. His family has fallen on hard times, so his parents are reluctant to buy things that are a little expensive.
Song Zhibo opened his mouth but couldn't say anything, so he could only shake his head and laugh.
Cheng Jun raised the package in his hand, smiling sincerely and proudly: "My aunt specially brought a lot, just so I could distribute them to you all, everyone gets a share!"
Gao Sheng's smile grew even more obsequious. "My aunt is so kind. I really should have gone up and thanked her earlier."
"You'll have your chance to thank me later!" After saying that, Song Zhibai remembered something. A couple of days ago, his uncle told him that a man named Zeng Youcai had tried to scheme against Cheng Yue, but ended up being schemed against instead.
Master Chen said not to worry about it, but I don't know how it is going.
In short, Zeng Youcai is not doing well either, so don't tell Cheng Jun about this, lest it disturb his peace of mind.
The three of them talked as they went to their dormitory. It was noon, which was their break time.
On the other side, Cheng Yue and Chen An were also preparing to go home. Before leaving, they went to the shop again and happened to run into Ji San.
Ji San was talking to Chen Lin when he saw Cheng Yue and Chen An enter. He quickly stepped forward, bowed, and whispered:
"There's a new development with Zeng Youcai. His two sons have been rescued, but they had to sell both shops to raise enough money!"
So that's what he specifically told her about. Cheng Yue then asked, "What about the two kidnappers?"
Ji San said, "Don't worry, Madam Cheng, he has already been sent away by our master. Zeng Youcai will not be able to find him."
Cheng Yue thought to herself that Master Chen had been a great help this time, and she needed to think of a way to express her gratitude.
Ji San took out a wooden box and handed it to Cheng Yue, saying, "Madam Cheng, this is three hundred taels. Zeng Youcai gave the kidnappers a total of six hundred taels, and this half is what our master is giving you."
Master Chen is so helpful! He even kept half of the money for her after seeing those two off!
But thinking about it, Zeng Youcai wanted to harm her daughter, so taking his money was only right.
After Ji San finished speaking, he left. Cheng Yue was worried about the three hundred taels of silver. If it weren't for Master Chen, she definitely wouldn't have received the money. How could she possibly thank him?
Zeng Youcai was in an even worse situation at this time. To be honest, he was just a wealthy household in a small town, and his family fortune was not particularly deep. Now, his scheme against Cheng Yue failed, and his family fortune was almost gone.
Now he's filled with regret. Who knew that Master Chen had such a deep relationship with Cheng Yue and the others, and that he would directly interfere? He was instantly turned into a fish on a chopping board, completely at their mercy!
Cheng Yue is someone I can't afford to harm, but I have to get my revenge!
So he could only vent his anger on Chen Xianghua. If it weren't for her instigation, he wouldn't have ended up in this situation!
Chen Xianghua screamed as she was beaten, which terrified Zeng Dabao and Zeng Xiaobao so much that they scurried into the bedroom and refused to come out, fearing that they would also be beaten up.
Zeng Youcai vented his anger for a while, but he was still holding back his rage. He almost forgot about Chen Ping, that ruthless man, who was the real culprit!
With that, he stepped out of the house and headed straight for the county town. He thought, "If I'm in this state, Chen Ping won't have an easy time either!"
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