Chapter 60, Shangfu City
After all, the affairs of the backyard are managed by the mistress of the house. Once Madam Li takes it seriously, not to mention Aunt Lin, even Yan Zhigao, the head of the family, will have to retreat.
Master Qin actually dared to punish Daohua with a ruler, which undoubtedly touched Madam Li's sore spot.
Not only did he stop Daohua from going to school, but he also spread the news that the Yan family was going to hire another teacher. It can be said that he did not leave any face for Master Qin.
Master Qin hurriedly found Aunt Lin. Aunt Lin smiled and told Master Qin not to worry, the Yan family would not fire her.
That evening, Aunt Lin smiled and said to Yan Zhigao, "Master, did you know that the mistress wants to hire another female tutor?"
Yan Zhigao nodded and said, "Daohua and Master Qin don't get along. It would be better to find a new master for her."
He really cares about his eldest daughter. In addition, he feels guilty for not raising her by his side since she was a child. He thinks that his eldest daughter's current temperament is more or less caused by him, so he is still very concerned about her future education.
Aunt Lin paused and said, "But Master Qin didn't do anything wrong. Although he spanked the young lady with a ruler before, it was out of love and reprimand. Master, you know Master Qin's background. He is a pitiful man."
"She was a little too eager to do some things. Isn't that because she's afraid of disappointing the master's instructions? Besides, Yishuang and the other daughters of the other masters all like Master Qin very much. If the master is suddenly changed, what will they do if they are not comfortable with it?"
Yan Zhigao was silent for a moment, as if he didn't want to talk about it anymore. He said perfunctorily, "Let's talk about this later. Changing the teacher will take time."
Aunt Lin's face was a little stiff. After helping Yan Zhigao wash up, she immediately went to her daughter's room.
Yan Yishuang was choosing clothes for tomorrow's outfit. When she saw Aunt Lin, she asked in surprise, "Mom, why are you here?"
Aunt Lin: "Mother asks you, did you say what I asked you to say to Zhu Xiuyun and the others?"
Yan Yishuang nodded: "That's what I said, but mother, if Madam really wants to replace Master Qin, Zhu Xiuyun and the others can't stop her."
Aunt Lin smiled and said, "Silly girl, you little girls can't stop it, but the adults behind them can. Zhu Xiuyun's foot was injured because of your elder sister, and it is said that she didn't go anywhere during the New Year. Madam Zhu was very angry about this. Now your elder sister wants to drive Master Qin away, and Madam Zhu will be the first one to disagree."
Yan Yishuang looked a little uncomfortable: "Mom, can you please not mention this again in the future?" Zhu Xiuyun's injury actually had little to do with her elder sister. She lied that day.
Aunt Lin saw that her daughter looked unhappy and sighed, "I am sorry for you."
Yan Yishuang turned her head and said, "Mom, please stop talking."
Aunt Lin nodded quickly: "Okay, okay, I won't say anything more, you should go to bed early."
The next day, Yan Zhigao ran into Zhu Jiaoyu at the county government office. It's unclear what they talked about, but that evening, when they returned to the backyard, Yan Zhigao said to Madam Li, "Let's find a new teacher for Daohua. As for Teacher Qin, let him stay and teach Yishuang and the others."
In front of Yan Zhigao, Madam Li agreed with a smile, then turned around and sent someone to inquire about Yan Zhigao's movements today. When she learned that Teacher Zhu had looked for Yan Zhigao, Madam Li immediately sneered.
Ping Xiao sneered, "Mrs. Zhu boasts of coming from a family of scholars, yet she's involved with a concubine. It's truly laughable!"
Madam Li took a deep breath and said, "The situation is beyond our control. Just bear with it."
Compared with the Zhu family, the Yan family's foundation is too shallow. Not only does she have to endure some things, but even the master has to be more polite than others when facing Teacher Zhu.
On the 20th day of the first lunar month, Madam Li began to pack Yan Zhigao's luggage for his trip to the city.
Daohua sat aside, watching the packages being sent to the carriage one by one, with some longing in her eyes.
Seeing her daughter staring at the carriage, Madam Li smiled and asked, "Have you prepared the potted plants you sent to your uncles?"
Daohua: "I've prepared it long ago."
Madam Li: "Spring is coming soon, and everything is reviving. It's a great time to enjoy bonsai. Your uncles will surely be delighted to receive your gifts."
Daohua thought about it and couldn't help asking, "Mom, can I go to the provincial capital with you?" She had been in this world for so many years, and except for the trip from her hometown to Linyi County, she had hardly traveled far.
But that journey was not a good experience at all. I was hungry, tired and scared. Not to mention seeing the ancient scenery and living customs, I just stayed as far away from people as possible when I met them.
Mrs. Li was silent for a moment. Under normal circumstances, she would definitely refuse. But when she thought about her daughter's estrangement from the master during this period, she wondered if she could use this trip to help the father and daughter strengthen their relationship.
Old Lady Yan had the same idea as her. Just then, she came to see if her eldest daughter-in-law had packed her gifts. When she heard Daohua's words, she immediately decided, "Go, Daohua, come with us."
Daohua's eyes lit up, but soon dimmed again. "I'm afraid this needs father's consent, right?"
Old Lady Yan patted Daohua's shoulder and assured her, "Don't worry, I'll go talk to him."
Hearing this, Daohua became happy again. Thinking of the monotony in the carriage, she said, "Then let the third and fourth brothers go together. I'll have company on the road."
Old Lady Yan nodded Daohua's head and said, "You're pushing it further."
Daohua took the old lady's arm and said coquettishly, "Grandma, please, my third and fourth brothers are here, so it's good for someone to help me carry things."
Madam Li said, "The third son is too honest, and the fourth son is too jumpy. It would be better to let the eldest son go."
Daohua's face fell: "Brother?"
Madam Li glared at Daohua and said, "Why, you're not happy about asking your elder brother to take time off to accompany you?"
Daohua curled her lips and said, "Big brother doesn't really accompany me, he's more like supervising me."
Old Lady Yan: "Don't you need someone to supervise you? If no one is watching, won't you be lawless?"
The three of them talked at once, and when Yan Zhigao returned from the yamen, he was told to take four more people with him to the provincial capital.
Yan Zhigao originally disagreed, but when he saw his serious mother and expectant daughter, he finally gritted his teeth and agreed.
In the evening, after school, Yan Wenxiu, Yan Wentao and Yan Wenkai were extremely happy to learn that they were going to the provincial capital.
Others who couldn't go were unhappy.
Seeing his youngest son and daughter looking at him eagerly, Yan Zhigao had to bite the bullet and say, "Your eldest sister hasn't met many uncles yet. This time she's going to pay her respects to the elders."
Yan Yishuang: "What about the eldest brother, the third brother, and the fourth brother?"
Yan Zhigao: "They are helping your grandmother look after your eldest sister!"
Yan Yishuang pouted: "Big sister, you're already that old, and you still need someone to look after you?"
Yan Zhigao held Yan Yishuang on his lap and sat her down, saying with a smile, "Your elder sister isn't as gentle as you. She has a bit of a bad temper, so someone needs to watch over her."
After finally comforting his two children, Yan Zhigao returned to the main courtyard to rest.
The next morning, Yan Zhigao brought a few young men to meet up with Lawyer Xiao who was waiting at the gate of the county government office.
When he saw Yan Wenxiu and the others, Master Xiao didn't react much, but when he saw Daohua dressed as a man, the master raised his brows.
"Miss Yan is also going to the capital this time?"
Daohua straightened her back, bowed to Master Xiao like a student, and said seriously, "Master, I am now the young master of the Yan family. Don't call me by the wrong name on the road."
Master Xiao laughed a few times, then he and Yan Zhigao got on a carriage, while the younger ones got on another carriage, and the group drove towards the provincial capital.
(End of this chapter)
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