Chapter 361, Progress
On July 29th, a carriage covered with linen entered the Yan family's backyard.
At this time, Daohua was in class.
Master Shen sat above and glanced at Daohua from time to time, who was concentrating on reading a book. When he thought of the person from the Guo family who had sent someone to make a statement, his eyes flickered.
Originally, when the Yan family left Xingzhou, she was ready to resign as a teacher, but at this time, someone from the Guo family came. So, when Mrs. Li repeatedly invited her, she agreed to continue teaching the girls from the Yan family.
Master Shen looked at Daohua again, this time with a little more scrutiny.
In two days, this girl will be thirteen. Now her appearance and figure have gradually blossomed, and she has become more and more elegant and graceful. If she were to go to the capital, she would be no less beautiful than anyone else.
Is that guy interested in this girl?
She had worked in the Yan family for three years, and although she never interfered in the family's affairs, she still knew everything she needed to know.
For example, the young prince of Prince Ping's mansion seemed to have a special affection for this girl. Their personalities seemed to be particularly compatible and they could talk to each other.
Is this the reason why that guy cares so much about this girl?
However, the Yan family's background is too weak. This girl may not be qualified to become the wife of Prince Ping's legitimate son.
Although she was the young prince's mother, she had a very bad relationship with Prince Ping back then, so her opinion would probably not be able to influence the young prince's marriage.
There was a trace of worry in Master Shen's eyes. She really liked this girl. She was smart and warm-hearted. She was thoughtful and considerate to her as a master. She sincerely hoped that she could have a good marriage.
It is not easy to be the daughter-in-law of the royal family. She has seen a bit of this girl's temperament over the years. She is not someone who likes to be bound. The royal rules are strict and not suitable for this girl.
The man from the Guo family had such a fierce and stubborn temper and could not tolerate any injustice, which led to such a big conflict with Prince Heping.
But the other one had a powerful family to rely on, and was able to divorce the prince in the end. The Yan family was just a fourth-rank official family, and they had no ability to resist the royal family.
Master Shen looked at the rice flowers that were still unaware of sorrow and sighed silently in his heart.
Being noticed by someone from the Guo family is not necessarily a good thing.
Prince Ping's Mansion is not a good place to go.
Daohua was concentrating on reading a book when she suddenly realized someone was looking at her. She looked up and saw Master Shen looking straight at her.
When Master Shen saw Daohua looking at him, he looked away and stopped looking at her.
Seeing this, Daohua looked puzzled, lowered her head to look at her clothes, then reached out to touch her face and hair.
There is no problem!
Why was Master Shen looking at him like that?
At this time, Ping Tong walked in with a smile, and after bowing to Master Shen, she smiled and said, "Master Shen, Madam has something to ask the eldest lady, and wants to ask for half a day off for her."
Master Shen smiled and nodded, then looked at Daohua. "Go ahead, but make sure you memorize everything I taught you today, and keep practicing your big characters. You've done well in your studies, but don't slack off or become complacent."
“You must know that in this world, only people with ability can pursue what they want, and only people with ability have the power to say no.”
Daohua was stunned for a moment, not quite understanding why Master Shen suddenly said such a thing. Although she was puzzled, she nodded in agreement: "The student will remember the master's teachings."
Master Shen didn't say anything more and waved his hand to signal Daohua that she could leave.
Daohua quickly packed up her books, bowed to Master Shen, and left the classroom with Wang Maner.
"Sister Pingtong, what does mother want to talk to me about?"
After leaving the classroom, Daohua looked at Pingtong in confusion. Her mother rarely came to see her when she was in class.
Ping Tong smiled and said, "You'll know when you go to the main courtyard."
Seeing that he smiled without saying anything, Daohua didn't ask any more questions and walked quickly towards the main courtyard.
After a while, the three of them arrived at the main courtyard.
"Zhao Ergou, why are you here?"
Looking at Zhao Ergou standing in the yard, Daohua was surprised.
When Madam Li heard her daughter's address, she immediately scolded her, "What are you calling me? This is Guard Zhao Zhong."
Daohua was stunned: "Zhao Zhong?"
Zhao Ergou smiled and said, "The young prince thought the name Zhao Ergou was not nice, so he gave me a new name."
Daohua smiled and nodded, but didn't continue the topic: "Why are you here?"
Zhao Zhong pointed to the carriage in the yard and said, "The young prince asked me to replace the glazed windows and tiles for the young lady. He said it must be completed before her birthday."
Daohua walked to the front of the carriage, looked at the carriage full of glazed tiles and glazed windows, and asked with a smile, "How is the production of glazed tiles going?"
Zhao Zhong smiled and said, "Not bad. The young prince has been keeping an eye on it personally for a while now. Many merchants have come to the Liuli Factory these days, saying they want to order glass. If the young prince hadn't insisted on selling this first batch of glass the day after tomorrow, it would probably be gone by now."
Seeing that Liuli was selling well, Daohua felt relieved: "That's good."
Zhao Zhong: "Then I will start helping the girl change now."
Daohua counted the glazed tiles and glass pieces on the carriage. Even though there was only one carriage, if it was really divided, there would probably be two or three pieces in one yard.
Seeing her daughter like this, Madam Li immediately knew what she was going to do and said, "Just take care of you and the old lady. If the other courtyards want to use colored glass, they can buy it themselves."
Daohua was silent for a moment: "Of course I can't take care of so many other courtyards, but I have to take care of the main courtyard, as well as the courtyards of my eldest, third, and fourth brothers."
Madam Li: "Well, let's keep a few glazed tiles in the main courtyard for the study. As for your eldest brother and his family, let's keep a few in your eldest brother's yard. Wentao and Wenkai are not often at home, so it would be a waste to install them."
After hearing what Mrs. Li said, Daohua didn't say much. Anyway, Liulichang was in Ningmen Mansion, so if they wanted to install it in the future, they could just go and buy it.
After the allocation was completed, Zhao Ergou began to lead people to install glazed tiles.
At the same time, in a four-courtyard house just a few streets away from the government office, Xiao Yeyang was talking to Jiang Zhengyuan with a faint smile.
Xiao Yeyang: "Second cousin doesn't go to the government office, so how come he has time to come to Ningmen Mansion?"
Jiang Zhengyuan looked at his nephew, who was sitting in the main seat and showing no sign of courtesy, and whose aura was growing stronger and stronger. He smiled and said, "Aren't you going to start selling colored glass on the first day of August? As your uncle, how can I come and support you?"
Xiao Yeyang said politely, "Thank you for your concern, second cousin."
Jiang Zhengyuan added, "It must have been very busy that day. I happened to have brought some staff with me when I came this time. You can use them. Don't be polite to me."
Xiao Yeyang's smile faded slightly. "Thank you, second cousin, but no need. I have already arranged everything for August 1st. I have enough manpower."
Jiang Zhengyuan's expression froze. He didn't expect Xiao Yeyang to reject him so directly. He said with a forced smile, "Yeyang, you've become more and more promising over the years."
Xiao Yeyang smiled, took a sip of tea, and then said slowly: "Isn't this as I should be? I've grown up!"
Jiang Zhengyuan was stunned again, and suddenly thought of the irritable little boy in his mind. He was slightly absent-minded for a while before muttering, "Yes, you have grown up."
After saying this, he paused and looked at Xiao Yeyang with slightly narrowed eyes: "I heard that someone sneaked into your Liulichang some time ago?" After saying this, he stared at Xiao Yeyang's face without blinking, trying to glimpse his emotions from the changes in his expression.
Unfortunately, nothing was found.
Xiao Yeyang's expression remained unchanged throughout the entire process. He simply said, "They were just some petty thieves who had no self-awareness. They've been dealt with."
Jiang Zhengyuan was slightly shocked by the calm and composed look.
After not seeing him for a few years, this kid has really made progress. Not only does he speak very carefully, but he also controls his emotions very well. Now even he, a veteran in the officialdom, can't figure out what he knows or thinks.
(End of this chapter)
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