The large ship docked at the small pier with eleven trees.
Master Xu and the children were waiting here.
The adults are probably all busy in the fields and haven't come over yet.
After Han Mingxiang and the others disembarked, they were surrounded by children who chattered and asked them questions they were interested in.
Han Yisong, Han Yibai, Miaomiao and several other children surrounded Han Yinan, looking at him with eager eyes.
"Brother, brother, did you pass the imperial examination for the first degree?"
"I passed the exam! I passed the preliminary examination and became a student!"
Han Yinan excitedly answered her younger siblings' questions, and then she saw Gou Dan standing outside the children.
He looked somewhat forlorn, his envious eyes fixed on Han Yinan, who was surrounded by her younger siblings.
Han Yinan walked over and pulled Gou Dan over.
It doesn't mean that when the little ones asked him, he was embarrassed to say it.
"I failed the imperial examination this time."
He tilted his head back and smiled, his eyes shining with determination.
"But don't worry, I will definitely pass the imperial examination next year!"
The children immediately grabbed his hands.
"We believe in you, Brother Gou Dan is the best! You'll definitely pass the exam next year!"
Erniu held Han Zhidao's hand and comforted him, saying, "It's okay. Didn't the Master say that failing once is not terrible?"
Next year I'll take the exam with you. I might not pass, but you definitely will!
Han learned that he had hugged Erniu tightly.
With slightly red eyes, she patted his back and said, "Good brother, what are you saying? We will both pass the exam. We will study hard this year and practice our calligraphy. We will both pass the exam."
Master Xu stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the children with a kind smile.
Han Mingxiang stood next to him and told him all the results of their exam.
Then the two of them stood to the side, watching the children express their true feelings.
Whether they passed the exam or not, they were all comforted, without ridicule or condemnation.
All I got was a warm hug and an encouraging pat on the back.
Master Xu laughed heartily, looking up at the sky.
"Haha, I've taught so many classes of students."
Only by coming to this paradise can one see the purity of human nature, which is the goal that a master pursued throughout his life!
I was wrong all along, so wrong!
He was always thinking, how many students can I teach to become a child prodigy? How many can become a county-level scholar? Or how many can become a provincial-level scholar?
In fact, throughout their lives, students should be cultivated to be kind, loving, unafraid of difficulties, and courageous in moving forward!
I never imagined that in my old age, I would glimpse the true meaning of being a teacher in this paradise.
"Let's go, children, back to school!"
Li Lanzhen, standing further away, witnessed this scene and heard Master Xu's words.
She was also touched. Yes, children are innocent, and she hoped that they would always keep that innocence in a place deep in their hearts.
Hopefully, they will remember this moment.
At lunchtime, the adults all returned from the fields.
The old master led the children into the dining room.
This sparked another round of inquiries, encouragement, and praise.
The two children who failed the exam were no longer dejected. Instead, they raised their heads and calmly told their families what had happened.
Master Xu said to Grandma Gou Dan and Han Dazhong's family.
"These two children must have suffered because of their handwriting."
Academically, they have no problem; both are intelligent and get excellent grades when memorizing texts.
Han Yinan and Zheng Sanwang received their early education from their uncles or grandfathers, and have already learned the "Three Character Classic" and the "Hundred Family Surnames".
As for Su Chen, he's not on the same level as them. This child started learning early and has solid writing skills.
Whether they passed the preliminary examination or not, they were all good children.
For those who didn't pass the exam, and for those who want to take the preliminary examination next year, let's all keep trying!
Han Mingxiang was surrounded by layers of people.
Everyone is happy for him!
Leaving their hometown, they fled famine along the way, often going hungry and unable to sleep soundly, constantly having to evade the soldiers conscripting them.
They encountered natural disasters and man-made calamities, and he even jumped into the flood to save Han Shulan. The two disappeared without a trace, and were eventually captured by bandits...
This series of hardships did not break his will, but instead inspired his confidence in learning and making progress, making him the first scholar in Hanjiacun, no, he should be the first scholar in Peach Blossom Spring!
He was a scholar who came from their peasant family!
The scholar who grew up living with them since childhood!
Everyone was very proud and smiling happily!
Han Shunde knew that the children were coming back today, so he arranged for the cafeteria to add a few extra dishes for lunch to celebrate.
The fish in the reed marshes are at their fattest and most delicious right now; we caught over 100 fish today.
So, at noon there's a braised fish dish, a cold salad of fresh wild vegetables, stewed cabbage and tofu, tomato and egg soup, and egg and chive dumplings—enough to fill you up.
Spring wild vegetables are tender and crisp. After blanching them to remove any bitterness, finely chop some scallions and pour hot oil over them to release their aroma. It's a very delicious dish, even more fragrant than meat!
The braised fish pieces were made with fermented soybean paste made by Li Sanya.
Li Lanzhen really likes to eat soybean paste dumplings.
After they finished making it before the New Year, Li Lanzhen took two pieces of fermented soybean paste back to her own yard.
Chop the meat into small pieces, stir-fry until fragrant, then add fermented soybean paste and stir-fry again, along with chopped chili peppers.
After it cools down, put it into small jars.
When you need to give the kids a late-night snack, just cook a handful of snow-white noodles, add a spoonful of sauce, and it's incredibly delicious.
The cabbages were also freshly grown. After the greenhouse vegetables were removed, Zhang Deshui and his young men reclaimed more than eight acres of land near the large canteen.
Specifically used for growing vegetables, the cabbage seeds in Li Lanzhen's space produce cabbages that are sweet and delicious, loved by both adults and children.
Therefore, it is planted all year round.
Some time ago, Li Lanzhen also taught Xue Nizi and the others how to make kimchi and spicy cabbage using fresh cabbage.
These two side dishes received unanimous praise after they were served.
So, besides pickled cabbage and salted vegetables, these two side dishes are also indispensable side dishes on their dining table all year round.
The chive boxes are only the size of a woman's hand.
The outer crust is golden brown and crispy, and the filling inside is generous.
Golden eggs, vibrant green chives, and a crunchy bite.
Han Yuemei first served Li Lanzhen a bowl of egg and tomato soup.
"Mom, have some soup first. You must be tired after running around all morning."
Your son passed the county-level imperial examination and became a scholar, and your eldest grandson passed the county-level examination and became a student. Aren't you happy?
Li Lanzhen took the soup bowl and laughed heartily.
"Happy? Of course I'm happy! I'm happy whenever any of you make progress!"
He pulled Han Yuemei to sit next to him and used his chopsticks to place a golden and crispy chive pancake in her bowl.
"Here, let me give you a leek pancake. It's your favorite food since you were little."
It's been over three years since I last ate this, hasn't it? Eat more today.
Li Lanzhen also put chive dumplings on the plates of the children around her.
She glanced at Han Mingxiang and Han Shulan sitting opposite her.
Han Shulan's face was flushed, and her eyes were filled with pride, joy, and happiness.
That air of pride and arrogance overflowed from him.
"Shulan, stop staring at Mingxiang. Eat up, eat fish. Spring fish are plump and delicious, eat more."
Upon hearing his mother's words, Han Mingxiang quickly picked up a piece of fish and placed it in Han Shulan's bowl.
Unexpectedly, when Han Shulan picked up the fish with her chopsticks and opened her mouth to take a bite, she suddenly covered her mouth and ran away, yelling "Wah wah wah!"
Han Mingxiang was startled and quickly chased after him.
Li Lanzhen was momentarily stunned, then laughed even louder with even greater joy.
"Hahaha, today is a double celebration!"
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