The housekeeper, who had been listening silently for a long time, replied, "Yes."
As he ran out to gather the items needed for the ancestral worship, he thought to himself: I also need to release a pigeon tonight—
"The mistress adopted a son."
Inside the Han Family Ancestral Hall, Han Wenzheng completed the ceremony of recognizing his ancestors and returning to his clan.
Finally, he turned to He Youyou and bowed deeply, saying, "Mother."
Even though He Youyou had seen a lot and had an exceptionally thick skin, she couldn't help but get goosebumps when she heard this call.
Having an extra sixteen-year-old son out of nowhere is a rather unsettling feeling.
"Good son, get up quickly."
He Youyou has never been a mother, but she has been a boss.
"From now on, your monthly allowance will be two taels of silver. You can use this money as you see fit to buy whatever you like, such as trinkets and snacks. If you want to buy books, stationery, or exam supplies, that's all part of the education fund, and you can bring it to me for reimbursement. As for clothes, shoes, and socks, I'll have the steward provide them to you on a seasonal basis, making three sets each season. You're still growing, so making too many would be a waste."
"Yes, Mother." Han Wenzheng bowed deeply in gratitude.
"It's getting late, you should go home. If you can't sleep and want to read, don't worry about the candles, light a few more lamps to make it brighter, it's better for your eyes."
"Yes," Han Wenzheng said, bowing again. "Mother, then I'll go back to my room now."
He Youyou waved her hand.
She's not quite used to the traditional Chinese concepts of maternal love and filial piety.
There is still one thing left to do.
Although Han Wenzheng has recognized his ancestors in the ancestral hall, he has not yet officially moved into the household.
He used to be a brothel owner, a person of low social status.
She was bought back by He Youyou and was registered as a slave.
The process of changing from slavery to free status required government approval.
According to the laws of the Great Gan Dynasty, a slave could only become a free person if his master gave him a written document, also known as a "slave release document".
After the certificate of release from slavery was submitted to the government, it went through layers of approval before it could be registered as a free person.
In addition to freeing slaves, He Youyou also has an adoption procedure.
Ordinary families sometimes adopt children without going through the government; they simply go through the motions at home.
But Han Wenzheng was different.
If Han Wenzheng wanted to participate in the imperial examination, he had to register in the Han family's household registration.
Because proof of residency information is required when registering for the exam.
When going to take an exam in another city, one must also provide a travel permit issued by the government.
Without being registered in the Han family's household registration, none of these things can be done.
He Youyou entrusted these matters to Butler Qian, instructing him to begin handling them immediately the next day.
As expected of a seasoned veteran worker, Manager Qian was very familiar with handling these matters. As soon as He Youyou mentioned it, he knew what to do and went to prepare the materials after accepting the order.
He Youyou returned to her bedroom.
People in ancient times went to bed early, but she was a night owl.
After turning off the lights, I went back to my room to continue my nightlife.
I took a hot shower first and changed into comfortable loungewear.
I went to the study and made a study plan while drying my hair.
Han Wenzheng's study plan.
From the perspective of the ancients, Han Wenzheng at this time was already an outstanding young man.
But even with He Youyou's discerning eye, it wasn't enough.
She is a modern person who believes in giving equal importance to both moral and cultural education, and in promoting all-round development in morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor.
Since we're letting her raise the child, we have to do it her way.
He Youyou also sleeps in the space at night.
She couldn't bear to part with the two-meter-wide bed in her own space.
This mattress alone is a top-quality, custom-made product.
Sleeping on it is much more comfortable than the hard bed boards of the ancients.
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