"Too thin, there's not a muscle in his body."
He heard his mistress say that.
"Physical training cannot be neglected." He Youyou suddenly turned to Butler Qian and said, "Old Qian, you said last time that our guards' kung fu is pretty good? Starting tomorrow, find someone who knows how to teach them to train this child in kung fu. They should get up early every day and practice for an hour."
"……yes."
"Nutrition must also be adequate. Children of this age should eat at least half a pound of meat every day, including chicken, fish, beef, and mutton."
"……yes."
Ah Li listened blankly as she was given instructions: "Madam, what else do I need to do on a regular basis?"
He Youyou stroked her chin: "Your biggest task right now is to study. As for what to study, I'll think about it some more."
"yes."
Each with their own thoughts, they finished the meal.
He Youyou forced him to eat most of the meat and vegetables on the table.
After finishing her meal, He Youyou asked him to rinse his mouth with tea.
After tidying up, He Youyou sat in the armchair and sipped tea: "Ali, do you have a formal name?"
The boy shook his head.
"No? Then go get one now."
The boy looked at her with a puzzled expression.
Giving yourself a formal name?
He Youyou, knowing his confusion, said seriously, "The Han family is lacking someone to carry on the family line. I see that you are exceptionally talented and a promising young man. We would like to adopt you as our son and include you in the Han family genealogy. What do you think?"
Ah Li was surprised.
He never expected that this Mrs. Han would not mind his background and would consider taking him in as her adopted son.
He thought...
Ahri knelt down again with a thud.
"Madam... I am deeply grateful for your kindness. What merit do I have to deserve such an opportunity?"
Just two days ago, he was a despised brothel servant.
Mother died, father unknown.
They know neither where they came from nor where they are going.
Everyone has a chance to kick him while he's down.
Now, however, he has been transformed into a good family's adopted son, registered as a respectable citizen, and perhaps even able to take the imperial examinations, just as the lady said that day...
For a moment, his thoughts wandered quite far.
"Just tell me if you're willing or not." He Youyou was a straightforward person and didn't understand the formalities of the ancients. Getting straight to the point was her style.
Having welcomed and seen off people for over a decade, Ah Li naturally possessed the ability to read between the lines. Seeing He Youyou speak so directly, she knew that He Youyou was a straightforward person.
Since that's the case, let's be straightforward.
“Reporting to Madam, Ah Li is willing to serve as a dutiful servant in your household for the rest of his life and to continue the Han family line.”
“Alright, let’s not waste any more time. Tonight we’ll go to the ancestral hall to pay respects to our ancestors and go through the proper procedures,” He Youyou said. “To be included in the family genealogy, you need to be given a formal name. I’m not very well-educated, so you can choose one yourself.”
He Youyou graduated from university in modern times, but she didn't read many ancient books.
She was good at some subjects but not others, particularly numbers, but Chinese was her weak point.
Names are usually chosen by elders, but Ah Li had no choice but to accept her suggestion.
After a moment's thought, he said, "The Doctrine of the Mean says: 'If one corrects oneself without seeking anything from others, one will have no resentment. One will not blame Heaven above, nor will one blame others below.' In this life, I seek only the word 'correctness,' and I wish to take 'Wenzheng' as my name."
Do not blame Heaven or others.
Do not complain about the environment, nor succumb to fate.
Perseverance and continuous self-improvement.
He's a determined child.
He Youyou nodded: "Alright, then from now on you will be called 'Han Wenzheng'. When you come of age, you will also need to be given a courtesy name. At that time, I will find a highly respected person to give you a courtesy name."
Turning to Steward Qian, he said, "Steward Qian, prepare some incense, candles, fruits, and offerings. Tonight, we will go to the ancestral hall to worship our ancestors and have Han Wenzheng recognized as an ancestor and included in the family genealogy."
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