Chapter 126 Chapter 126 Exam Alone...
Xiao Xun looked at it and said nothing. He was used to Xu Yuanheng being like this. It was just a small token of his appreciation, so it was fine to accept it.
The most important thing is that Lin Qiuran likes these.
Even if Xiao Xun remembered Lin Qiuran's preferences, he couldn't do the same as Xu Yuanheng. He handed over his monthly salary to the government, then received a monthly allowance of twenty taels from Lin Qiuran. He could save some from social engagements, but at this rate, it would take him a year or two to buy a decent set of porcelain.
He had no way to buy anything for Lin Qiuran, and naturally he was afraid that Lin Qiuran would be angry, so he asked one day.
Lin Qiuran smiled and said, "Isn't salary money? Isn't the annual harvest from the farm money? Since you gave it all to me, I can buy things myself and buy whatever I like. Why doesn't it count as a gift from you?"
Lin Qiuran knew that no one is perfect, and it was impossible for Xiao Xun to be good at everything, nor was it possible for him to do everything to his liking.
She and Xiao Xun were now closer, and some of their words were more straightforward. Naturally, she wanted to be the housekeeper, so that she could see and touch the money, rather than waiting for a surprise on a certain day of a certain month.
Everyone has their strengths. Xiao Xun is Xiao Xun, he is not someone else, and she doesn't want Xiao Xun to be someone else.
After Xu Yuanheng left, Lin Qiuran asked the maid to wash and replace the new cup, and then Xiao Xun also used it to drink tea.
They were all family belongings, and since they were family, they could naturally be used together. However, Lin Qiuran was afraid that Tangyuan would break such valuable items, so he didn't give them to Tangyuan.
Lin Qiuran also looked at the gift Xu Yuanheng had given Tangyuan. It wasn't that she had to see it, but Tangyuan had brought it to show off. It was a jade pendant of good quality, with a bamboo carving on it.
The meaning is very good. I hope the dumplings can be as upright as bamboo and grow up quickly.
Tang Yuan liked this very much, but Lin Qiuran could tell it was very valuable. Merchants had some things forbidden by imperial decree, like wearing silk, but they were certainly more particular about some things than the aristocratic elite.
Xu Yuanheng likes jade, and this is a carefully selected piece of mutton-fat jade with good quality.
Lin Qiuran planned to select some jade raw materials to send to Xu Yuanheng during festivals in the future. The most important thing when giving gifts is to please the other person, not just to think about what you like.
Lin Qiuran also talked to Tangyuan about the profit sharing. He would keep the profits and account books sent to him every month together with the New Year's money Tangyuan had received over the years.
Tang Yuan thought about it and said, "Won't it mean that I will have a lot of money when I grow up?"
Lin Qiuran nodded. The child now has some money. A few years ago, the family had nothing. "Well, if you want to buy something big now, tell your mother. If you keep it, you can use it to start a business in the future. Anything is fine. When you can handle these, I will give it all to you."
In ancient times, men and women knew their affairs early and got married early. In another ten years, Tangyuan could manage his own money. Gradually, he could be given more money, and the adults would watch over him so there wouldn't be any trouble.
He is still young, and it is not safe to keep money in his hands. What if he is targeted by someone?
Tang Yuan couldn't help but say, "Uncle Xu... Godfather treats me so well. Mom, please save it for me first, and I'll come back to you when I need it. Mom, give me the monthly allowance next month."
He changed his words in time. He just changed it today and he was not used to it yet. He had called him Uncle Xu for so many years, but now he has to call him godfather. It will probably take him a few days to get used to it.
Sun's Xiao Xun had a monthly allowance, as did Tang Yuan. He was still young, so it was one or two taels of silver per month. Going to the academy didn't require much money, but since they were all so old, it wouldn't work if they didn't have a penny.
Lin Qiuran hadn't seen Tangyuan ask for much money in the past two months, so he asked Xiao Xun privately. Tangyuan had never asked Xiao Xun for money, and Xiao Xun hadn't paid much attention to it, but Sun often gave him money, so it was probably enough.
After showing Tangyuan the things, Lin Qiuran was about to put them away when Tangyuan said, "Mom, then I can also invest money in business now, and then make more and more money."
Lin Qiuran looked at him in shock, and couldn't help wondering how old he was and how he was thinking about doing business.
To prevent Tang Yuan from using the money to engage in reckless business and ultimately losing money, Lin Qiuran nodded and then warned, "It's certainly possible, but business has its ups and downs. Not every investment will guarantee profits. There are also many who end up losing everything."
Over the years, she'd seen quite a few. Those who set up small businesses and then failed, and those who opened shops and eventually closed them, many of them operating at a loss. Lin Qiuran was surprised that Tang Yuan had this idea, but she wasn't happy. She thought he was a good businessman, but she didn't know what she could tell from him at such a young age. She needed to be careful.
Tang Yuan nodded seriously after hearing this. "I know, but I can't do any business at such a young age. If Mom does business, I can try to buy shares soon. This way the risk will be smaller."
Lin Qiuran laughed and said, "Even if you want to invest, you have to see if people need it. A good business is one where you can't invest money even if you want to."
"But I'm your son, so can't I take the back door?" Tangyuan smiled and was about to get into Lin Qiuran's arms.
Lin Qiuran said, "I'll reluctantly let you go next time. You're only a few years old, but you're already thinking about doing business and making money."
Tang Yuan: "The money is just sitting there anyway, and it won't produce any offspring, so naturally we have to put it to good use."
Xiao Xun listened to the mother and son's conversation without interrupting. In the years he was away, Lin Qiuran had really taken good care of Tangyuan. He was young and opinionated, but not stubborn.
He really missed too much.
By dinnertime, he'd eaten quite a few glutinous rice balls, probably because he'd been so excited that he hadn't eaten much. Lin Qiuran had the cook keep it simple: just shredded chicken noodles, a few side dishes, and two bowls of glutinous rice balls.
Seeing that many glutinous rice balls were eaten, Xiao Xun couldn't help but ask, "How about making something else?"
Lin Qiuran: "Just eat this. Who told him not to eat well in the morning and at noon? Besides, these are not bad."
Lin Qiuran watched him eat and reminded him, "You've been playing all day and haven't done any homework. Don't forget and don't be careless."
Tangyuan didn't forget. He kept thinking about it during the day. He decided to finish his homework before the holiday so that he wouldn't have to think about it.
"Mom, I will write it well, don't worry. I will give it to you to check after I finish it. If you are not satisfied, I will rewrite it." Tang Yuan comforted Xiao Xun again, "Dad, I didn't eat the delicious food during the day, this is my fault. The shredded chicken noodles are also delicious and fragrant."
Tang Yuan had said so, what else could Xiao Xun say? He did not delay practicing martial arts after dinner. This was something he had to do every day, and Tang Yuan never needed anyone to urge him.
As parents, it's inevitable that they feel sorry for their children, especially since Xiao Xun doesn't spend much time with them, so they want to make up for it in every way. However, Lin Qiuran feels that too much is as bad as too little, and the child should not be spoiled.
After he finished practicing martial arts, he rested for a while and then returned to the yard. When Lin Qiuran went to see him again, Tangyuan was writing the homework assigned by the teacher in the study.
Studying by candlelight is rare and precious. At this age, the homework is not much, and he can finish it quickly if he concentrates. Lin Qiuran is not worried that he will hurt his eyes by reading at night.
The next day after finishing his homework, Tangyuan had a good day. He had been in the academy for a month, so he naturally wanted to have a good time during the holiday.
In the morning, he went out to play Cuju with his classmates, and in the afternoon, Lin Qiuran took him to Zhuangzi to ride horses.
By the end of April, the crops in Zhuangzi's fields had grown tall, and the green mountains and clear waters were all covered in emerald green, which was a refreshing sight. It was just that Xiao Xun was busy, otherwise it would have been nice for the whole family to take advantage of the good weather and go on an outing.
Lin Qiuran walked around in the fields, and Tangyuan rode a pony and trotted around the farm. Occasionally, when he ran faster, he would call out to Lin Qiuran to look at him.
His hair was blown up by the wind, and he looked carefree and happy. Lin Qiuran also waved his hand, "Be careful."
After the horse race, Tangyuan went to catch fish, roast fish and roast sweet potatoes with the farmers' children. He had finished his homework, so Lin Qiuran didn't say anything. He was just busy all day and fell asleep from exhaustion on the way back home.
Lin Qiuran looked at his face. He used to have some baby fat, but after going to school, he had grown taller and thinner. With his eyes closed, there was a little dust on the tip of his nose. He must be dreaming. Lin Qiuran leaned in closer to listen to his murmurs, "...Goal, goal!"
Lin Qiuran sighed lightly, this child.
Tangyuan didn't wake up when he returned home. Lin Qiuran asked the servant to carry him back to the yard, wiped his face and put him to sleep. It was not until the next day that she learned that Tangyuan had an exam today.
Sun was an early riser, and though she sometimes didn't come to eat, she would go and see Tangyuan. Since they didn't spend much time together each day, it was nice to get up early and go over to chat.
Tang Yuan was a little anxious today. He quickly finished his meal and said to Sun: "Grandma, I have an exam today. I have to go."
Seeing that he was so anxious that he was about to burst into flames, Sun asked hurriedly, "What exam?"
Tang Yuan didn't have time to explain, "It's all for you, Grandma, I'm leaving first."
He took the carriage to the academy with half an egg pancake in his mouth and ate it on the way.
Sun and Lin Qiuran said, "You're so young, and you've only been studying for a few months, why are you still taking an exam? Can you pass it?"
Lin Qiuran was stunned after hearing this. The exam was about to start, and Tangyuan hadn't mentioned a word in the past two days.
She said to Sun, "Mom, he's just started school, so I don't think he'll be tested on anything particularly difficult. Besides, I've checked his homework every day, so he should be able to handle the exams without any problems. Don't worry too much."
Sun nodded, "Well, I'm not worried."
Although she said so, the worry on Sun's face did not diminish.
Lin Qiuran said, "Well, even if he didn't do well on the exam, you should still check and fill in the gaps. When he comes back, don't keep asking him questions, and don't blame him."
Lin Qiuran tried to comfort Sun, but she was still nervous. She was worried about Tangyuan, and she hadn't expected the entrance exams to start so soon. She had thought the introductory course would be simple, similar to kindergarten, where they would learn some principles and learn to read. But it was different. There were exams just two months in, and she had no idea what subjects they would be testing.
Lin Qiuran was not worried about Tangyuan's knowledge, but was worried that he would not be able to adapt to these things. Examinations are not just examinations. Take the imperial examinations for example. Some people did poorly on the exams not because of their poor knowledge, but because of their poor psychological quality.
He failed every exam, and his ranking kept getting worse over time. This was Tangyuan's first exam. If Lin Qiuran had known, he would have gotten up early to make him some of his favorite food and happily left.
He played for two days and finished the homework assigned by the teacher. Lin Qiuran didn't know what the test would be on or whether he could remember it.
But Tangyuan has already gone to school, and I can’t call him back to ask him, so I can only worry about it for now.
In the evening, Tangyuan came back. After entering the yard, he asked what we wanted to eat for dinner.
Lin Qiuran said, "But I'm hungry. We have roast chicken, your favorite spicy rabbit cubes, and yellow croaker noodles. Are you tired today?"
Tang Yuan shook his head. "It's okay, Mom. We have an exam today. It's not as many classes as usual, so it's pretty easy."
Lin Qiuran didn't ask him how he did on the test, "Did you get the results?"
Tang Yuan said, "Of course there are some if we have taken the exam. Otherwise, it would be a waste of time. The teacher said a few days, because he not only teaches us, but also teaches other people. There is no homework today. Is Dad home? If not, I will go out and play first."
Lin Qiuran looked at him and seemed to be not taking the exam seriously. "No, go ahead. I'll have someone call you when it's time for dinner."
Tangyuan ran away in a flash.
Sun thought Tangyuan was a bit too playful. "We just had the holiday yesterday, and now we're playing again after school. I don't know how you did on the exam. Why don't you do some reading?"
Lin Qiuran was also a little hesitant. After thinking about it, she decided to wait until the teacher finished grading the papers. She felt that Tangyuan knew what was going on, and if she really didn't do well in the exam, it wouldn't be too late to intervene then.
When the time comes, whether it is scolding, berating or punishing, it will all be justified.
It will only take a few days.
Lin Qiuran smiled at Sun and said, "Mom, he didn't have any homework for the exam today. He's been at the academy all day, so he'll definitely want to have some free time when he gets home. Don't rush him."
Lin Qiuran went to the kitchen, but Sun couldn't help but worry. What should she do if she doesn't do well in the exam and she doesn't know how to study?
Sun wanted to ask, but Lin Qiuran wouldn't let her. What should she do?
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