The grandmother felt a pang of heartache upon hearing her beloved grandson's pitiful tone.
"Yinyin, why don't you share some with your cousin? He can't eat much."
Aunt nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, "Yes, yes, you should feel sorry for your cousin, right? He's just a child! Don't bully him."
Upon hearing this, Zhiyin raised an eyebrow and looked at her grandmother with a half-smile. "What? You can't eat much? Then Grandmother, go kill another one!"
Seeing her expression change instantly, he immediately fell silent, then looked at his aunt and said, "You are his own mother, if you want to feel sorry for him, go and feel sorry for him, what does it have to do with me?"
"If you're so capable, catch another chicken! It's right there in the yard, hurry up!"
Zhiyin's tone became excited as she spoke.
Upon hearing this, the grandmother feared that her aunt might actually go mad and take away her only three chickens. She immediately watched the two of them warily, then quickly went to the chicken coop, carried all three chickens back to her yard, and locked the door.
Seeing her grandmother looking at her like she was a thief, the eldest aunt felt uneasy, but she didn't dare to say anything. She only dared to glare at Zhiyin secretly.
Zhiyin glanced at Zhifu, who was frantically poking at her clothes and making small movements, then looked down at him with a disdainful expression and slowly raised the chopsticks in her hand. "What? Want to be beaten again? Haven't you been beaten enough?"
As he spoke, he made a move to strike Zhifu.
Zhifu was instantly frightened and hid behind his aunt.
Aunt immediately hugged Zhifu tightly and quickly carried him back into the house, fearing that Zhiyin, this heartless person, would hurt her son.
Grandmother watched as Zhiyin and the others ate with grease dripping from their mouths, and she was filled with resentment. In the end, she could only angrily leave with her eldest uncle.
They were preparing to confront Li the sorceress and demand the money back for the exorcism she had given them.
We can't let that swindler get away with it!
He's clearly incompetent, yet he dared to cheat her out of her money. It's outrageous!
At the same time, I couldn't help but feel angry. Which bastard said she was so amazing?
The grandmother was furious that she had spent money but had not solved the problem.
Along the way, whenever they saw someone, they would start talking badly about Granny Li, determined to ruin her reputation!
Seeing that the annoying fellow was gone, Zhiyin felt refreshed and ate with great relish.
She happily put meat into Yao Yulin and Zhihua's bowls.
"Mother, sister, eat quickly! I'll go get more if you're not full!"
"That's enough, Yinyin wants to eat too."
Yao Yulin quickly waved her hand and at the same time served food to Zhiyin.
Zhihua's smile never stopped as soon as she sat down at the table. She put a chicken leg into Zhiyin's bowl and looked at her with admiration, "Sister, you're so amazing!"
"I haven't eaten meat in such a long, long, long time since I've been painting, it smells so good..."
As she spoke, she took a deep, blissful breath, looking as if she was savoring the moment.
Although she was thin, she had big, bright eyes and looked extremely cute.
Zhiyin couldn't help but rub her cheeks, feeling her thin face, and resolved to fatten up her younger sister.
They're chubby and cute, that's why they're adorable when you pinch them.
My younger sister, Zhihua, just turned ten this year. In this Great Chu Dynasty, children can start school at eight and take the preliminary examinations at ten.
It is worth mentioning that women in the Great Chu Dynasty were also eligible to take the imperial examinations!
It was issued shortly after the current emperor ascended the throne, despite public opposition, and more than ten years have passed since then.
However, the deep-rooted preference for sons over daughters and the notion that only boys can succeed are still very serious problems.
So even though this announcement was made, very few people actually had the money to go to school, let alone girls.
Even wealthy and powerful families still believed that a woman's virtue lay in her lack of talent.
Therefore, in reality, there are still quite a few female officials in society today.
Even so, it was enough to shock her kindred spirits.
After all, this is already a first.
If nothing unexpected happens, her younger sister Zhihua will be able to take the imperial examination for children this spring.
When Yao Yulin proposed sending her two children to school, her grandparents strongly opposed it, saying that girls would eventually get married and that going to school would be a waste of money, so they firmly disagreed.
It was only after Yao Yulin threatened suicide and secretly paid a year's tuition fee to the original owner's father that they reluctantly agreed.
Because of this, her grandmother felt that Yao Yulin was a spendthrift and disliked her even more, using all sorts of means to torment her.
Despite her seemingly timid nature, Yao Yulin was incredibly determined when it came to education. No matter how much exclusion and grievance she suffered, she endured it all and insisted on sending her sisters to school.
Now that her father has passed away, her grandparents will definitely not contribute any money.
She needs to make money quickly.
Do you enjoy learning to draw?
Zhiyin asked Zhihua with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Zhihua nodded repeatedly, her eyes sparkling. "I love it! I want to become a top female scholar after I start drawing!"
Zhiyin was stunned for a moment. Looking at her firm and persistent eyes, as well as her desire and love for learning, she couldn't help but give her a thumbs up. "Your drawing is amazing! You have ambition. I support you!"
At the same time, I believe she will definitely succeed. In the original owner's memories, her younger sister Zhihua was always hardworking, intelligent and eager to learn.
However, the original owner was not so lucky; he failed the preliminary examination for becoming a student.
Yao Yulin proudly chimed in, "The private tutor said that Hua is the smartest student he has ever seen, and he will definitely amount to something."
At this point, she couldn't help but feel anxious again.
Because she had no money, but participating in the preliminary examination required paying fees and traveling to the county to take the exam, which also required travel expenses.
Just thinking about it makes it clear that the grandparents would never give any money.
Thinking of the worry on her face, and glancing at the still snow-covered outside, she felt a bit troubled. Even if she wanted to raise money, it might be quite difficult in a short time.
And her family...
A flash of sadness crossed her eyes as she thought of her loved ones.
"Don't worry, Mom, I'm here!"
Zhiyin immediately noticed Yao Yulin's worry and quickly comforted her.
Yao Yulin knew that her confidante was thinking of her, so she just smiled casually.
After all, Zhiyin is only 15 years old this year.
Zhiyin raised an eyebrow, "It's okay if you don't believe me!"
She'll show her what she's made of!
Since my younger sister likes studying, then let her study. She really wants to witness the birth of a female top scholar.
Just thinking about that scene made her feel a surge of excitement.
However, she herself didn't like reading; she was almost sick of it in her previous life.
All she cares about is making money!
Seeing that Yao Yulin had finished her meal and was eagerly returning to her room to start embroidering, preparing to take the embroidered items to the market to sell for money when she went there.
Zhiyin thought for a moment, then went back inside and casually found a few thick cotton-padded coats to wrap around herself. She then picked up her basket, shovel, and spade and prepared to go out.
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