Chapter 706 Finding a Teacher for the Child
Tang Qiwen ultimately failed to catch Chen Yongnian, who was wandering around the mansion.
Chen Yongnian also failed to find the clues he was looking for and returned empty-handed.
He looked at Wan Qiqi, appearing somewhat disappointed.
Wan Qiqi smiled and comforted him, "It's okay. If it were really that easy to collect evidence, it would only make people suspect that there might be someone behind them directing them."
The current situation isn't too bad for me.
At least, she saw Fang Luxue.
Although travel may be restricted, at least with Old Madam Tang around, no one else in the Tang family will be allowed to do anything excessive.
For Wan Qiqi, this is a good thing.
After today's incident, Fang Luxue should know to be much more cautious and will no longer openly oppose the Tang family.
To expose the Tang family's true colors, you need to make them lower their guard.
The Tang family would never let their guard down with him, but that might not be the case with Tang Rong and Fang Lucue.
Wan Qiqi was really looking forward to seeing the Tang family shoot themselves in the foot!
Today's trip wasn't entirely fruitless!
Upon hearing Wan Qiqi's words, Chen Yongnian nodded in agreement, "That's true. If it's them, we can still find a way. But if there are others hiding in the shadows, then we'll be in trouble!"
"So relax! Don't be too tense, or you'll give the enemy a chance to strike!"
After Wan Qiqi finished speaking, she took Chen Yongnian's hand and said, "We've been back for a few days now, let's go back to the county and check on the situation?"
“Okay, I’ll go with you wherever you go!” Chen Yongnian replied.
"Shall we take Pingping and An'an with us? I'd like to hire a teacher for them!" Wan Qiqi said, a sly glint in her eyes.
"You have someone in mind?" Chen Yongnian asked.
“Yes… it is…” Wan Qiqi scratched her head, unsure how to tell Chen Yongnian.
"What?" Chen Yongnian's eyes showed confusion, not understanding Wan Qiqi's expression.
It wasn't until they returned to Yunhe County and met the person Wan Qiqi was looking for that Chen Yongnian understood.
It turned out that the teacher the wife had found for her children was none other than Cao Yuan, the teacher who had taught her to read and write.
"Hello, Mr. Cao~"
Chen Yunqian and Chen Yunxi looked up obediently and called out, revealing sweet smiles.
Cao Yuan was taken aback.
Whose child are you thinking of?
Why are you running to your own doorstep?
Then, he saw the two adults behind the child and immediately understood.
"Yongnian, Qiqi, you're here!" Cao Yuan greeted them, then looked down at the two children and asked, "What are your names?"
“Mr. Cao, my name is Chen Yunqian, and this is my younger sister Chen Yunxi. You can also call us by our nicknames Pingping and An'an!”
Chen Yunqian answered obediently.
He stared at Cao Yuan with wide eyes, looking somewhat curious. "Mr. Cao, your beard is so long!"
Cao Yuan was taken aback, then laughed and said, "Mine isn't that long. If you've ever met an elder outside, you'll find that their beards are even longer."
Actually, Cao Yuan only grew a goatee, which wasn't very long.
Chen Yunqian had never seen anyone with a beard before, so he found Cao Yuan's beard quite unusual.
Wan Qiqi was also taken aback by Chen Yunqian's words.
She knew that Chen Yunxi was bold and curious about everything.
Unexpectedly, Chen Yunqian has become much bolder.
"Our master said that those who grow long beards are wise men, and Mr. Cao must be a wise man as well!"
After Chen Yunqian finished speaking, he bowed to Cao Yuan again.
Cao Yuan already liked the two adorable children, and he was even happier after hearing Chen Yunqian's words.
It's said that children are the least likely to lie!
Who wouldn't like hearing that?
Cao Yuan reached out and patted Chen Yunqian and Chen Yunxi on the head, smiling as he said, "Don't stand at the door, come inside and chat. Your master has prepared some delicious food for you!"
As he spoke, he gestured for Wan Qiqi and Chen Yongnian to enter.
After inviting them into his home, Cao Yuancai said, "My home is rather simple, with only my seventy-year-old mother. Please don't mind."
After saying that, he poured tea for the two of them and took out some candied fruit from the cabinet for the child to eat.
Upon hearing this, Wan Qiqi looked around and asked, "Where is the old lady?"
Cao Yuan was taken aback, not expecting Wan Qiqi to ask, then smiled and said, "Mother is in good health, she's probably gone out to gather firewood again!"
This was also Chen Yongnian's first time visiting Cao Yuan's home.
Seeing the Cao family's simple living conditions, even the teacups were chipped, he asked somewhat puzzled, "Sir, you've been in the county government for many years, how come it's like this?"
Cao Yuan chuckled upon hearing this, "I and Master Fang... Master Fang were kindred spirits, but unfortunately he... sigh, it's all in the past, let's not talk about it!"
After hearing Cao Yuan's evaluation, Wan Qiqi understood why Cao Yuan had spoken up for Fang Ziming back then.
Because she understood Fang Ziming's actions, she didn't want him to be troubled by the past.
However, the "later" mentioned by Cao Yuan seems to contain other meanings.
Perhaps what I have investigated and know is not all of Fang Ziming's information, and there are things I do not know.
Cao Yuan knew that Fang Ziming was acting for the common people, yet he withdrew from the dispute after helping Erpang, indicating that Fang Ziming had indeed done something wrong.
However, it's all in the past now, and it's too late to bring it up again.
Fang Ziming is dead, so let the people's impression of him remain as it is now!
Wan Qiqi didn't continue mentioning Fang Ziming, but instead asked, "Sir, what are your plans for the future?"
“I’ve received invitations from various academies, and I’m still considering it!” Cao Yuan said.
The academy would certainly not miss out on a talent like Cao Yuan.
"The academy is quite nice, but the autumn harvest is coming soon, and there will be a month of free time. Does the teacher have any fields at home? Would you like to help?" Wan Qiqi asked again.
She knew that in ancient times, the academy would give everyone a month-long holiday in September so that they could go back and busy themselves with the harvest.
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