Chapter 128 Chapter 128 Tribute is sent alone...
The wife of the Marquis of Tai'an looked a little embarrassed. She nodded, knowing that she was in the wrong, and said nothing more. She quickly left with Young Master Qi.
Lin Qiuran planned to take Tangyuan to get medicine, have a meal, and then send him back. Since they were all out, they definitely didn't eat at the academy.
She lowered her head and asked, "Does it hurt?"
Tang Yuan: "It doesn't hurt much. Actually, there's no need to apply medicine. Dad said that the scars on my body are my achievements."
Lin Qiuran felt helpless and a little angry. She said, "Your father's wounds were from the war. You were beaten."
She didn't know how to tell Tangyuan, whether she shouldn't fight or shouldn't handle such things by herself. Fortunately, Young Master Qi was not seriously injured, otherwise even if they were right, Tai'an and his wife would not let it go easily today.
Also, this time we won with three people, but what if there are five people next time and we can’t win?
Those of the same age can beat him, but what if the one coming is a few years older than Tangyuan?
The child is a spoiled brat and the elders are unreasonable, which makes it difficult to deal with.
Lin Qiuran was awake, and Xiao Xun was teaching Tangyuan martial arts. Although the time was short, he taught her real skills and kept her safe. But she was also told not to use her fists anymore, not to go anywhere alone, and to cry out if she was hit, not to act tough. Xiao Xun would discuss this with Tangyuan when he returned tonight.
Tang Yuan admitted that he was in the wrong and said stubbornly, "It doesn't hurt that much..."
Lin Qiuran glared at him. Tang Yuan said, "I know. When a child is hurt, the pain is felt by the mother. I will definitely be more careful next time."
Lin Qiuran felt that he really wasn't in pain, yet he was still able to talk nonsense at this time. She asked for leave from her teacher and left the academy with the dumplings.
In the car, she asked for a while what other classes there were. Tang Yuan said, "Arithmetic class, but Uncle Shi taught me these, and I have already learned them."
She frowned slightly and couldn't help but remind Tangyuan, "When you come back this afternoon, ask the teacher what your classmates have learned and do your homework."
Lin Qiuran looked at the child with a hint of helplessness. "Even if you know something in the academy, you can't be complacent and ignore the lessons. The teacher may have taught you something that Manager Shi hasn't. You should listen to it and consolidate your knowledge. They say that learning requires constant practice."
Tang Yuan nodded seriously after hearing this. "Mom, I know. I have to study hard. Qi Songan hit me today because he probably couldn't stand me getting first place in the exam. But so what? Not only did I get first place, he couldn't even beat me in a fight. He's the one who should be ashamed."
Seeing him full of vigor and indignation, just like a victorious rooster, Lin Qiuran inexplicably felt that raising a child was a long and arduous journey.
She couldn't help but touch Tangyuan's head and sighed in her heart.
After entering the city, he went to the clinic to apply medicine. Tangyuan was quite brave and didn't cry out in pain. After applying the medicine, he took some more medicine. It would take him a few days to recover.
Lin Qiuran also asked the doctor to check his bones, and fortunately there was nothing wrong.
After coming out of the clinic, Lin Qiuran asked Tangyuan what he wanted to eat for lunch.
Tang Yuan said happily, "Mom, let's go to Jinding Tower. We'll be out for a while. We won't be home at noon. Don't tell grandma that I had a fight when you go back. She's old and can't stand hearing such things. I'll go back early after eating because I have classes in the afternoon."
Lin Qiuran nodded and ordered a few dishes that Tangyuan liked, including braised pork with spicy chicken, stir-fried vegetables and scallop and egg custard. He was also very hungry and probably didn't eat well in the academy. Lin Qiuran ate some of these and finished the rest.
After finishing the glutinous rice balls, I wiped my mouth and ordered sixteen steamed dumplings. At this time of year, there were leeks and bok choy fillings. The leeks were fresh, and they contained egg, meat, and shrimp. Of course, they were more expensive than those sold in Yu'an.
In Beijing, the price of every dish has increased to some extent.
The bok choy was bright, tender and juicy, and the cooked meat inside was very fragrant. Both were very delicious. I ordered eight glutinous rice balls.
He ate a lot at noon. Lin Qiuran guessed that he probably brought some for his classmates because he bought the dumplings with his own pocket money.
He even went out of his way to explain to Lin Qiuran, "I originally thought that getting first place would be enough for me to not be too proud or complacent, and I didn't know what would happen next time. Actually, that's not enough. Not all of my classmates at school like me, and that's okay, but I can't make everyone dislike me. Mom, friendships can't just be based on playing Cuju."
Some people are dissatisfied with the test once. Even if they think that getting the first place is worthless, they cannot deliberately do poorly every time. Tangyuan thinks the test is very simple.
This is the truth that Tangyuan summed up after a fight. Having more people is still useful.
Lin Qiuran nodded, thinking that this could not be considered as being materialistic. No matter how big the relationship was, there should be give and take.
And they all ate in the academy. She had seen the food in the academy, and it was certainly pretty good compared to other academies. However, most of these children were brought up in pampering, so it was inevitable that they would complain about the food. It was estimated that many of them had meals delivered to them at noon, but some did not.
Bringing this back as a dumpling is more useful than giving money, and everyone has money.
Lin Qiuran didn't stop him.
After packing the dumplings, the servant took them to the academy. Lin Qiuran did not go and returned home.
Sun was still waiting and asked what happened. Lin Qiuran naturally kept it a secret. Even if Tangyuan didn't ask her to, she wouldn't tell him.
Lin Qiuran: "Nothing, just missing something, so I sent it over."
Mrs. Sun loved her children dearly. If she knew her grandson had been beaten, she would be heartbroken. She had never beaten him before, so how could she swallow the humiliation of being beaten by someone else? Secondly, she would definitely say that going to the academy was not a good idea, and it would be better to hire a teacher at home. She would bring out the same old things again, repeating the same things over and over again, so it would be better not to say anything to save trouble.
Sun said, "Why would you make such a trip? This must be something important."
Lin Qiuran smiled and said, "I'm not used to other things. Mom, you haven't eaten yet, right? Next time I go out, you don't have to wait for me. It's time to eat."
Lin Qiuran quickly passed on the topic.
Mrs. Sun: "I ate a lot this morning. There are snacks in the room. I just had a bowl of donkey-hide gelatin porridge. I'm not very hungry now."
Lin Qiuran smiled and said, "Even if you're not that hungry, you still have to eat. I'll eat some with you."
Sun smiled and sighed. She still liked the lively atmosphere of many people.
However, Lin Qiuran didn't eat much before joining Sun. She was busy with trivial matters in the afternoon, and when Xiao Xun came back in the evening, Lin Qiuran told him about this.
Lin Qiuran said worriedly, "I don't know how to tell Tangyuan. I don't want him to be bullied, but I'm also afraid that if I tell him, he'll think I don't want him to cause trouble and bring trouble to the family."
Lin Qiuran: "Also, he's still young, so I don't know what kind of friends he makes."
Ever since Xiao Xun came back, countless invitations have been sent to the mansion. Lin Qiuran has also attended banquets these days. Xiao Xun is highly regarded by the emperor, and she is also like a fish in water at the banquet. Tangyuan must be the same.
Have elders ever specifically told you who to be friends with?
But if you even interfere with people's friendships, that would be too much.
Lin Qiuran didn't want to raise her child to ask her for help on everything, to have no opinions and to be weak-willed.
Xiao Xun was silent for a while after listening to this, and finally patted Lin Qiuran's shoulder, "Qiuran, we shouldn't be afraid of him falling. Sometimes suffering a loss isn't necessarily a blessing, but it will definitely teach you a lesson."
Lin Qiuran's beautiful eyes paused on Xiao Xun for a moment, and she subconsciously asked, "Have you ever suffered a loss?"
Xiao Xun smiled, "Of course. There are some things that parents didn't teach you, so you have to slowly explore them on your own. It's inevitable that you'll stumble. For example, if he makes friends in the future and this friend approaches him with ulterior motives, then those intentions will eventually be exposed. After this incident, he'll be more discerning next time. Or, for example, if he buys something that's too expensive or breaks, he'll be more careful next time."
Lin Qiuran sighed softly, and Xiao Xun continued, "Even if we talked to him, he might not listen. Some detours can only be known by walking the path yourself. You don't have to worry too much. Even if the sky falls, we two will hold it up. We just need to teach him the ropes of right and wrong."
For example, you cannot skip classes or engage in bullying.
Otherwise, Lin Qiuran would worry too much and have to keep it in mind all the time.
After listening to Xiao Xun's words, Lin Qiuran felt relieved. She said, "You have a point. I'll listen to you."
Xiao Xun smiled and asked, "Are we still practicing martial arts today?"
Lin Qiuran said, "See if he can train with his injuries. They're just two bruises. If he can, then train."
Bumps and collisions are inevitable.
Lin Qiuran was in a much better mood. When they were having dinner that night, Tangyuan said happily, "Mom, my classmates all liked the steamed dumplings I brought."
He was happy that his classmates liked his family's cooking, and he was also happy that Qi Songan didn't have classes that afternoon, which allowed him to become closer to some of his classmates. Those friends all agreed to help him out whenever he needed help in the future.
Even though it's just a verbal agreement, it's better than nothing.
Xiao Xun glanced at Lin Qiuran, as if to say, see, you don’t have to worry about it, he can handle it well.
Lin Qiuran smiled and said, "Then I'll bring it next time."
Tang Yuan chuckled and said, "I ate one too. It was delicious."
In the evening, Xiao Xun joked, "I'll tell you."
Lin Qiuran: "What did you say? I knew at noon that Tangyuan had to bring food to the academy."
Seeing her playing tricks, Xiao Xun picked her up. Lin Qiuran screamed and subconsciously hugged Xiao Xun's neck tightly, "What are you doing!"
Xiao Xun smiled and asked her, "What's wrong with me?"
The night is long, we can’t just take care of the children.
The next day, Lin Qiuran got up late. Just after he got up and washed up, the doorman said that Manager Xu had arrived.
Lin Qiuran said, "Please invite them into the front hall first, prepare some tea and snacks, and tell them I'll be there in a moment."
Lin Qiuran finished dressing, ate a few bites, and then went to the main hall in the front yard. From a distance, Manager Xu had a smile on her face. Seeing Lin Qiuran coming, she quickly stood up, thinking it must be a good thing.
Manager Xu came over to deliver the profits. "Mrs. Lin, I've delivered this month's profits. Here are two account books, one for you and one for the young master. Please take a look."
Now that profits are delivered mid-month, it is difficult and time-consuming to take inventory of businesses in various locations.
Lin Qiuran said, "It will be fine to give it to Tangyuan starting from this month."
Manager Xu said, "Madam, I'm sorry to trouble you. I'm just running errands. You are the master in charge of all important matters. This is your will. How dare I interrupt you?"
Lin Qiuran smiled slightly and winked at the maid, and Lin Xia brought these over, but she didn't look at them.
Manager Xu added, "There's one more thing. Recently, you received a letter from Magistrate Yu'an, saying that the Xuzhou Magistrate, Lord Li, was preparing tribute for the Mid-Autumn Festival, and he mentioned Thirteen Spices."
Spices are considered precious items in people's daily lives. If they are presented as tribute, they can be presented presentably and will also be beneficial to future business. It is basically a win-win situation with no disadvantages.
But it's for the emperor, so we definitely can't just use the bottle we use for takeout and send it up there.
Sending tribute would inevitably require changing the recipe. If he agreed to this, there would be a lot of things to do later. The recipe was Lin Qiuran's, so Xu Yuanheng couldn't just agree to it.
It’s no big deal that Manager Xu gave away the profits today, but asking this is the real matter.
Manager Xu said, "Then we need to modify the recipe and choose the container... Today is May 14th, and we want to send it up before the Mid-Autumn Festival. There will be a few days of delay on the way, so it must be completed by the end of June at the latest. Actually, we don't have much time to prepare. The young master asked me to ask your opinion. It's okay if we don't do it. After all, we are far away, and I don't visit Yu'an often."
There is still one and a half months left. It will take Yu An twenty days to get to the capital, and then he will be sent over.
Lin Qiuran asked, "Besides spices, do you have any other options? I'm worried that if I agree to something, the result might not be satisfactory, and I'll end up wasting time."
Manager Xu said, "Yes, ma'am, don't worry. We always have tribute every year. It's tea from Lin County."
The tribute is definitely not sent by a small county. For such a big event, the whole state will work together to select a few items.
Lin Qiuran nodded, "Then do it. It's a good thing to be selected."
If you have such a good opportunity, you should seize it.
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