Chapter 84, Master Shen
Daohua, Old Lady Yan, and Yan Zhigao stayed at the farm for more than half a month before returning to Xingzhou City. If Madam Li had not sent people to urge them every now and then, the three of them could have stayed even longer.
There's no way around it, since both Old Lady Yan and Yan Zhigao are genuine farmers and like dealing with the fields; and as for Rice Flower, besides the fact that the space requires the energy of plants and trees to function, she wants to be closer to nature, and she herself prefers the unrestrained pastoral life.
During this period, watermelons were planted on the vacant dry land in large and small farms, and grape racks were built and grapes were planted in the courtyards of the farms.
Under Daohua's supervision, more than half of the barren mountain was reclaimed. She planted several carts of fruit tree seedlings in the black soil in the space for seven or eight days, and then transplanted them to the barren mountain.
The medicinal herb seeds, especially those from Rice Flower, were cultivated more carefully, growing them in the space for over ten days before being planted on the reclaimed barren hills. She planted the more valuable medicinal herbs herself.
When she left, Daohua was very worried about her medicinal herbs.
She was not worried about the fruit tree seedlings. The seedlings did not require high soil fertility. In addition, she had kept them in the space for so many days, so they would definitely survive.
But medicinal herbs are different. They are precious things. To be honest, she is a little unsure about planting them on a newly reclaimed barren mountain.
Seeing Daohua's worried look, Old Lady Yan said unhappily, "We've already left the village, why are you still looking?"
Daohua lowered the carriage curtain and asked worriedly, "Grandma, do you think my medicinal herbs will grow well?"
Old Lady Yan: "Just go ahead and do it." When she heard Zheng Zhuangtou say that his granddaughter spent hundreds of taels of silver on buying medicinal seeds, her heart ached. This troublesome guy really didn't treat money as money.
Daohua sighed, "The main reason is that we stayed for too short a time." If she were given a few more months, she guaranteed that the medicinal herb seeds she planted would survive and grow well.
Seeing her anxious look, Old Lady Yan didn't say much. She was silent for a while. Seeing that she was still looking downcast, she couldn't help but comfort her: "If it doesn't grow, then it doesn't grow. Just take it as a lesson. Grandma still has some silver here. If it doesn't work this time, we can try again next time."
Outside the carriage, Yan Zhiqiang had originally hoped that Old Lady Yan would take the opportunity to lecture Daohua. This girl was really lavish with money. She didn't even blink when she handed over a fifty-tael silver note.
It would be fine if the medicinal herb seeds could grow, but what if they didn't? That would be a huge loss!
Too bold, too risky!
She originally thought that the old lady who saw everything would say a few words to her, but unexpectedly, as she spoke, she turned out to be encouraging!
Yan Zhiqiang shook his head helplessly.
It turns out that we can’t have too much hope for the old lady!
Well, he should come here more often in the future. He has invested so much money, he must make some profit.
After returning to the mansion, Daohua rested for two days, and on the third day, she and Yan Yihan and others started school.
The new female tutor hired by the Yan family was named Shen, and Mrs. Li met her through the wife of the Tongzhi.
It is said that this teacher was very famous in Xingzhou. She usually specialized in teaching etiquette to the daughters of officials. The ladies of the wealthy families in Xingzhou all wanted to invite her to their homes to teach their daughters.
It can be said that the Yan family was lucky. Master Shen had just resigned from his previous master's house some time ago. When Madam Li came to visit, she was free at home. In addition, Madam Li spoke sincerely and gave her enough face, so she came to the Yan family.
The first impression that Master Shen gave Daohua was completely different from the previous Master Qin.
Putting aside the relationship between Master Qin and Aunt Lin, Master Qin gave her the impression of being petty and confused, and the gloomy look that occasionally revealed him made people feel uncomfortable getting close to him.
As for the new Master Shen, he is generous, calm, and confident.
This composure comes from her impeccable etiquette, and her confidence comes from her ability to stand on her own in the world.
In short, the difference between the two is almost as great as that between mountains and hills.
When Daohua and the other three met the new teacher for the first time, they were all very polite.
There are four chairs in the classroom, two in the front and two in the back.
After exchanging greetings with Master Shen, the four of them sat according to the order they had in the Linyi County classroom: Yan Yishuang sat by the window, and Yan Yile sat in the first row, followed by Yan Yihan by the window, and Daohua sat in the back row.
However, before Daohua's four buttocks touched the bench, Master Shen spoke.
"Girls, please slow down!"
The three Daohuas immediately stood in line.
Although Master Shen had a faint smile on his face and looked very kind, the four of them did not dare to be presumptuous.
Master Shen looked at the four girls of the Yan family one by one. From the way they subconsciously sat down just now, she had a general understanding of them.
"The girls are sitting in the wrong order. Since ancient times, there has been an order of seniority and distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children. Miss, you should sit in the first row." Master Shen pointed at Yan Yishuang's seat, his eyes fixed on Daohua.
She wanted to see how the eldest daughter of the Yan family would react.
Daohua was a little surprised. She didn't expect that this would be the first thing the new teacher noticed.
Although the seating order is a small matter, it does reflect the status of the four of them in the family to a certain extent. At least, Yan Yishuang dares to sit in the best seat, which shows that she is favored enough.
And this Master Shen dared to point it out directly, he is also a powerful person.
Sure enough, no matter where they are, capable people can live more freely, but they still have to worry about this and that.
"Yes, Master!"
Without pretending to be humble or hesitating, Daohua walked out of her seat very neatly and stood next to Yan Yishuang.
Seeing her like this, Master Shen nodded slightly.
As the eldest daughter, you should have the courage of the eldest daughter. Being timid and hesitant will make people look down on you.
But at this moment, Yan Yishuang's eyes were red, her teeth were clenched, and she looked like she was about to cry at any time.
Master Shen didn't even blink at her behavior, but just said calmly: "Third Miss, your seat is over there." He pointed to the place where Daohua had sat before.
Yan Yishuang endured it for a moment, and mustered up the courage to say, "Master, we used to sit like this."
Master Shen said calmly, "That's because your previous teacher had no rules. Third Miss, considering you are still young and have the opportunity to sit in my class, I would like to give you a piece of advice: people should put themselves in the right place in time. This will benefit you and others."
Over the years, she had seen many things in the backyards of various aristocratic families. Some concubines' daughters, relying on a little favor, lost their sense of identity and tried to be the best in everything, and ended up with a tragic fate.
Hateful and pitiful!
"Please come in!"
Having said that, Yan Yishuang knew that she had to change her seat, so she walked to the back row reluctantly and aggrievedly.
At this time, Master Shen looked at Yan Yile again: "Fourth Miss, you also need to exchange your seat with the Second Miss."
Yan Yile was very perceptive. Seeing that Yan Yishuang had not been able to compete with Master Shen, he immediately walked towards Yan Yihan.
Yan Yihan didn't react much and changed seats with her sister very obediently.
Seeing that the four people were in their respective seats, Master Shen nodded and said, "Okay, sit down."
"The main reason I asked you to change seats today is to let you know the rules of respecting elders and juniors, and the hierarchy of legitimate and illegitimate children. In life, only by understanding our own position and knowing our place can we live better and longer."
(End of this chapter)
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