On the next day, after sending their two grandsons to the academy, the Duke of Wei and his wife brought gifts and came to Yan's house in a carriage.
Tutor Yan had just finished breakfast and was reading a book. When he heard the news of their arrival, he thought it was just right.
Duke Weiguo smiled and greeted him, "I heard that you also went to Taoyuan Township yesterday?"
Master Yan smiled and nodded.
"But Princess Ruiyun invited you?" the old lady interrupted.
Master Yan shook his head and said, "No, I heard Qingsong and Heng'er chatting and said they were going to Taoyuan Township, so I shamelessly followed them."
The Duke of Wei and his wife widened their eyes, shamelessly thinking, this is impossible?
In the capital, everyone would be proud to invite Master Yan.
Master Yan smiled. Seeing their expressions, it was obvious that they did not believe him. He explained, "I heard that a workshop was built in Taoyuan Township. The villagers there are living well. Let's go and take a look."
"What do you think after seeing it?" Duke Weiguo knew nothing about Taoyuan Township. The last time they went there, they were also discussing Qingyun's adoption and did not pay attention to anything else.
Master Yan considered his words carefully, "The county lord built a workshop and hired villagers to work there long-term, which can be considered a long-term income. Zhuangzi and the mountain also hired people, but they were all short-term.
I feel that the villagers over there have light in their eyes and are full of hope for life.”
As for the Taoyuan Township model, Master Yan gave his evaluation. After all, it is not yet at the stage of being verified.
Scholars are naturally more rigorous. Although Master Yan is not optimistic about the Taoyuan Township model, no one can expect to hear his evaluation until the last moment.
The Duke of Weiguo and his wife heard Taifu Yan's feelings from him, and the eyes of the villagers in Taoyuan Township lit up, indicating that Taifu still recognized Princess Ruiyun.
The Duke of Wei and his wife didn't want to continue this topic anymore.
The old lady looked at the Duke of Weiguo and motioned him to tell her what she meant.
Duke Weiguo nodded slightly and turned his gaze to Master Yan, "How are Heng'er and Qingyun studying recently?"
He stroked his beard and smiled, "Let's not talk about the children's talents for now. I'm only talking about their attitude. They are able to endure hardships and complete the homework I assign on time. But..."
However, this made the Duke and Duchess of Weiguo worried. "Grandmaster, what happened to Heng'er? Just tell us, we are listening."
Master Yan shook his head. "It's not Heng, it's Qingyun. This boy has evil intentions and is cunning and treacherous. I don't want to teach him anymore."
Putting aside the issue of talent, the first requirement that Master Yan had for his disciples was moral character. He would never dare to accept a person without moral character as a disciple, as that would bring disgrace upon himself in the future.
It was because he and the Duke of Weiguo understood each other that he pointed out the question so bluntly. If it were someone else, Master Yan would probably have asked them to take the child away and directly refused.
Two idioms: evil intentions, sneaky and cunning. They exploded in the ears of the Duke of Wei and his wife like a bolt from the blue.
The old lady couldn't believe it. How could such a well-behaved and obedient child have such evil intentions? She asked unwillingly, "Excuse me, Master, how did he have such evil intentions? How did he sneak around and act so cunningly?"
Master Yan secretly thought they were confused, but he still answered the old lady's question, "As for this boy Qingyun, I often say one thing in public and another in private."
Madam Gu still did not give up: "What did he do?"
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