Chapter 27 The Name of Genius
As for getting charcoal, Song Yuning wanted to draw some beautiful, meaningful, and simple patterns. It was time for the embroidery shop in the south of the city to have new styles.
After Xiao Yunzhan helped him buy the two shops, Song Yuning prepared to open a jewelry store. She had almost lived in the hospital in her previous life and could not run or jump.
Apart from painting, she can only watch TV series on her mobile phone or tablet every day, and her favorite is costume dramas.
She likes all kinds of headwear, and when she sees something particularly beautiful, she will take a screenshot and draw it on paper.
So Song Yuning now has a lot of jewelry patterns in his mind. He will draw them first, and when the silver shop opens, he will send them to the master to make them. He thinks they can be sold at a good price.
As for the other shop, it was a clothing store.
Song Yuning was busy with this for several days. Apart from studying all day, she would go to the study to paint and embroider when she came back.
During this period, Song Yuyan went out once, apparently to buy some books for the old lady at a famous study.
Song Yuning only listened and didn't take it to heart.
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"Aunt, have you found out? Did Fifth Sister go out to see Mr. Lu this time?" Song Yuwan asked her aunt.
Aunt Song Yuwan's surname is Lin. She is already thirty-seven years old this year. The traces of time have left faint marks on her body, but the beautiful outline of her youth can still be seen.
She was considered one of the older women in this large mansion. Although she was not favored, no one dared to neglect her and her daughter.
The reason is simple, it's just that Song Yuwan has an older brother, the fourth child, named Song Chengxu.
Song Chengxu passed the imperial examination and became a scholar at the age of fourteen. His status in the mansion was very important. Even Song Hongzhi admired him highly. Therefore, even though Aunt Lin was not favored, no one dared to disrespect them mother and daughter.
It's funny to say that the Song family came from the military, but Song Hongzhi's sons were not good at martial arts, but they were all outstanding in literary talent.
Aunt Lin shook her head slightly: "No, I heard it was another young master.
I haven't been able to find out the details of this young man yet, but I believe he must be of extraordinary status.
The old lady actually wanted the fifth girl to go and meet him, so the other party must be from a more prominent family than the third son of Lu. It seems that the fifth girl has chosen a higher branch for herself.
Song Yuwan's heart tightened when she heard this, and she said anxiously, "Auntie, what should we do? I'm worried that the old lady will send me away. If that happens, won't I have to leave Auntie and my brother?"
There was anxiety and fear in her eyes, and her hands were tightly clutching the corners of her clothes.
Aunt Lin saw this and quickly comforted her, "Wan'er, don't worry. The matter has not been finalized yet. We don't need to worry so much.
Perhaps the old lady has no such intention? Besides, even if this is true, we still need to make a long-term plan. You just wait patiently, and the aunt will find a way to protect you."
Song Yuwan nodded slightly, but the worry in her heart did not ease much.
Aunt Lin gently patted Song Yuwan's hand and comforted her, "Relax yourself for now. You are still young. Even if the old lady really wants to push you out, I'm afraid she will have to wait another year until you reach the age of 15."
However, her tone suddenly became serious: "It's just that your marriage can't be delayed any longer. I've thought about it over and over again, and I still think that Lu Zhixing is quite suitable.
Ever since you came back and told me about him, I sent someone to give him a hundred taels of silver in your name to show how much our family values him."
At this point, Aunt Lin smiled slightly: "Didn't you say that he is particularly talented in studying? I will go find your brother later and ask him to spend more time with Lu Zhixing.
I will ask him to speak well of Lu Zhixing in front of the old lady so that she can see that this guy has potential. Only in this way can the next things go smoothly. "
Song Yuwan recalled the last time she met Lu Zhixing. They had a very pleasant conversation, and she also knew that Lu Zhixing was indeed a real talent.
After a little thought, she gritted her teeth and finally nodded in agreement.
In addition to caring about her son, the old lady also regarded her grandchildren as treasures. The fourth son, Song Chengxu, went to the old lady to pay his respects for several consecutive days, which made the old lady very happy.
That morning, after paying his respects to the old lady as usual, Song Chengxu did not accompany the old lady to enjoy breakfast as usual, but hurriedly prepared to leave.
"You haven't even had breakfast yet, why are you in such a hurry? Just have breakfast here with grandma before leaving!" The old lady pretended to be angry.
Song Chengxu stopped when he heard the voice, looked at the old lady embarrassedly, then turned around and helped the old lady to eat outside.
"My grandson does have something urgent to attend to. These past few days, I've made a good friend from my class. He's incredibly talented. I have a lot of questions about my studies, and when I ask him, he's always able to answer them.
That's why I'm so anxious to find him and discuss my studies together. After all, he and I will both be taking the provincial examination in March next year."
Song Chengxu's explanation successfully piqued the old lady's interest.
"This classmate is really talented. I wonder which family he is from?" the old lady asked curiously.
“I am not a young man from a noble family, but a commoner, my surname is Lu and my name is Zhixing.
I heard that this person was very talented. He passed the examination for a student at the age of nine and a scholar at the age of twelve. He was known as a genius outside.
If he had not missed three years of time to take the imperial examination due to mourning for his father, he would probably have become the top scholar by now!
I'm sure you've heard of his profound talent and knowledge. We hit it off right away, and now we're close friends."
When the old lady heard these words, she also felt that this boy was quite extraordinary and was indeed a talented person.
Although he is a good person, his family background is not very good. He is just a child of common people. No matter how talented he is, he probably won't have much chance to succeed in the future.
Therefore, Old Lady Song did not take this matter to heart. She just asked a few questions casually and then passed the subject over.
After that, Song Chengxu often talked about Lu Zhixing in front of the old lady. The old lady listened diligently. Sometimes when she met her eldest grandson Song Chengli, she would also ask about this talented young man.
Although Song Chengli's martial arts skills are mediocre, he is quite talented in literature, much like his grandfather, Lord Xu, and is now a juren.
Next year they will take part in the imperial examination, and after passing it will be the palace selection. The old lady feels that their Song family is likely to have a top scholar.
Lu Zhixing is indeed a man of outstanding talent, and all students of his age have heard of his genius.
Seeing that Song Chengli also praised Lu Zhixing, the old lady's impression of Lu Zhixing had indeed changed a lot in her heart.
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