Chapter 269, Unaware
"Cousin, is Master Shen strict?"
On the way to the classroom, Li Zixin looked a little worried, and even the calm Li Zixuan looked tense.
Both of them knew that some teachers were very aloof and looked down upon merchant families.
Daohua comforted him, "Don't worry, Master Shen is a very good person."
When the three of them arrived at the classroom, Yan Yihan, Yan Yishuang and Yan Yile had already arrived and were sitting in their seats organizing their books and pens.
"Cousin Yihuan, cousin Yishuang, cousin Yile!"
"Hello, three sisters!"
Li Zixuan and Li Zixin were the first to salute the three people.
Yan Yihan immediately stood up and returned the greeting: "Hello, cousins!"
Yan Yile hesitated for a moment, stood up slowly, and returned the greeting perfunctorily.
Yan Yishuang sat there without moving, flipping through the book.
Seeing this, Daohua frowned and said, "Third sister, are your two cousins greeting you?"
Yan Yishuang looked up at the rice flowers, resenting Aunt Lin for still being under house arrest. She glanced disdainfully at the Li sisters. "Merchant families, are they worthy of her returning the favor?" She murmured a faint "hmm" and ignored them.
Daohua frowned even more tightly, and Li Zixuan and her sister also felt a little uncomfortable watching from the side, but they quickly changed the subject.
They didn't want to cause unhappiness between their cousin and the concubine's daughter as soon as they arrived at the Yan family.
Daohua didn't want to be unhappy over such a small matter so early in the morning, and she didn't want to make her two cousins feel uncomfortable. She looked away at the two desks placed next to her, and walked over with Li Zixuan and her sister.
"You just sit here."
The classroom is very spacious. There were two rows of desks before, but now with two more, there are three rows.
Li Zixuan asked her sister Li Zixin to sit in the front, and she sat in the back. The maid put out the pen, ink, paper and inkstone that had been prepared long ago.
Seeing that the two were seated, Daohua returned to her seat.
After a while, Master Shen came over.
Yan Yishuang was feeling proud of Daohua's concession, but when she saw Master Shen glance at her, she quickly put away the smile on her face and began to read the book seriously.
Master Shen saw everything that happened in class just now. Seeing that Yan Yishuang was still so unaware, he shook his head in disappointment.
The third daughter of the Yan family is talented and clever. Although she is not as pretty as the eldest daughter, she is still pretty. With the support of the Yan family, she will have a good future if she marries into a family of minor officials in the future.
Unfortunately, this person is completely confused when it comes to major issues.
Mrs. Li of the Yan family is not a cruel person who would not tolerate illegitimate children, and the eldest daughter of the legitimate family does not suppress the illegitimate sister and prevent her from coming to the fore.
It can be said that Miss Yan San is very lucky to be born in such a family.
However, Miss Yan San, as a concubine's daughter, was not obedient and instead opposed the legitimate daughter in every way. Now that the daughter from her legitimate mother's family came over, she humiliated them right from the start.
Such behavior is stupid and rude.
But this person was still secretly happy in his heart. He was really ignorant to the extreme.
If Madam Li really wanted to make things difficult for a concubine's daughter, she would have no shortage of ways to do it. Even if she had Lord Yan to protect her, Madam Li could still make her miserable.
What's more, Lord Yan no longer loves this illegitimate daughter as much as before.
Yes, with Miss Yan as a shining example, the daughter behind her does seem a little pale in comparison.
Master Shen glanced at Daohua who was lowering her head to organize her books, and sighed in her heart. It was no wonder that Lord Yan valued this daughter more and more.
She respects her elders at home, helps me in my career, and brings honor to the Yan family when I take her out to socialize. How could Lord Yan not like such a daughter?
Why do aristocratic families value legitimate daughters?
In addition to the noble status of her mother's family, it is also because most legitimate daughters are sensible and generous, while concubines' daughters, even if they receive the same education, can hardly hide their petty-mindedness.
Of course, the eldest daughter of the Yan family is not without any shortcomings.
He doesn't know how to be tactful in doing things and is very straightforward.
When it came to punishing Aunt Lin before, he confronted his father in front of so many servants.
After that, she went to Xingyun Mansion, otherwise, she would have to have a good talk with her.
You have to know that in this world, you can't do whatever you want just because you are right.
But then again, in this respect, she is indeed a bit like the one from the Guo family. No wonder that person sent her several letters asking her to teach Miss Yan well.
Master Shen was thinking about all this in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face. He smiled and called the two girls from the Li family up, and asked them in detail about their homework at home.
After hearing the answers from Li Zixuan's sisters, Master Shen pondered for a moment.
The future of a merchant's daughter and an official's daughter is different, so naturally they cannot receive the same education.
After thinking for a moment, Master Shen smiled and said, "I see that you are still lacking in etiquette and manners. I will teach you more about this in the future. In the rest of the time, you can choose something you like to learn, whether it's needlework, embroidery, chess, calligraphy, or painting. If you don't understand something, you can come and ask me."
Li Zixuan and Li Zixin's faces lit up with joy, and they knelt down to salute Master Shen: "Thank you, Master."
Master Shen waved for the two to sit down, and then began the class.
Li Xingnian stayed at the Yan family for a few days before leaving. Because Yan Wenxiu and Yan Wenkai were going to study at the academy, they took the three Li brothers with them when they left, leaving only the Li Zixuan sisters.
"father"
Li Zixuan looked at Li Xingnian with some reluctance.
Li Zixin was also in a low mood.
Li Xingnian glanced at Daohua, who was standing in the distance saying goodbye to the three Yan brothers, and said to Li Zixuan and her sister, "You two should study hard with Master Shen in the Yan family. We can't hire a master like him. Don't miss this opportunity, understand?"
The two sisters nodded.
Li Zixuan: "Dad, don't worry, we will study hard."
Li Xingnian: "The third branch of the Yan family has quite a few people. If you are wronged, please be more tolerant and don't cause trouble for your aunt."
Li Zixuan and Li Zixin both nodded.
Li Xingnian was silent for a while. "If it doesn't involve adults, there's no need to be too patient. Go find Daohua. She will protect you."
Li Zixuan hesitated a bit, "Dad, isn't this causing trouble for my cousin?"
Li Xingnian smiled and said, "Adults value their reputation, so conflicts are hard to resolve. But fighting between children is harmless and will be over once it's over. Daohua knows her limits. Besides, she's the eldest sister and can teach her younger siblings."
Li Zixin responded with a smile.
Li Xingnian glanced at Li Chenyi and the others and said, "What a pity, Wenxiu and Wenkai are both going to the academy, otherwise you could stay here and study for a few more days."
Upon hearing this, Li Chenyi and the others felt a little regretful.
I've been spending some time with my cousin Yan these days and found that they know a lot.
Even my cousin Wen Kai, who doesn't like reading, can talk about things outside very well.
On the other side, Daohua handed a food box to Yan Wenkai: "Fourth brother, this is the medicinal food I prepared for Xiao Yeyang. Remember to give it to him when you see him."
Yan Wenkai looked around and found that there was only one food box. He immediately asked, "Why didn't you prepare any for us?"
Daohua rolled her eyes at him and said, "What have you been eating at home these days? You shouldn't eat too much medicinal food. I'll make it for you when you come back from vacation."
Yan Wenkai nodded and asked, "Why didn't you prepare anything for Brother Dong and the others?"
Daohua asked back, "Why should I prepare for them? They all have their elders at home looking after them, so why should I worry about them? Xiao Yeyang is different. He stays alone in Zhongzhou, so don't I have to pay more attention to him?"
Yan Wenkai smiled and said, "That's right!"
(End of this chapter)
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