Gu Zheng went to sleep, but the headmaster couldn't sleep. He sat on the couch by the window, thinking about what Xiao Qi had said, so much so that he didn't even notice that the tea in front of him had gone cold.
The headmaster enjoys tea, so it's rare for him to let the brewed tea cool down like this.
The Jiang family's girls are quite nice; he's met them a few times, and they have a gentle exterior but a strong interior.
Zhonglin and his wife raised their children very well; the boys are responsible and the girls are not weak.
However, he needed to write a letter to his second son at home first to explain the situation.
As for the Jiang family, the child is still young, so he can talk to Zhong Lin secretly. They might not necessarily be interested in his Xiao Qi, or they might find the family too complicated.
Forget it, let's sort things out on our own side first, then we can talk about other things.
Xiao Qi is only just starting to understand, and it's unclear whether his interest is just a passing fancy or if he genuinely likes it; only time will tell.
At the academy, the Gu family grandfather and grandson have their own secret.
Jiang Shuyun rested at home for a few days before coming to the academy.
He took the children on this study tour with a mission in mind.
"Headmaster, this is some information we learned from visiting several academies in Jiangnan and exchanging ideas with some students during this trip."
Jiang Shuyun tidied herself up and placed the book she had copied once on the headmaster's desk.
"You must have learned a lot this time, right? The children must have had different opinions as well."
"Yes, Jiangnan truly lives up to its reputation as the hometown of scholars and poets; the atmosphere for reading here is quite different."
Their purpose in studying was not entirely for the imperial examinations. Many scholars studied simply for the sake of studying, purely because they enjoyed reading.
Not only in reading, but also in calligraphy, painting, and chess, many are exceptionally skilled.
They were true scholars and intellectuals, without too many other ulterior motives.
When Jiang Shuyun was in school, there were descriptions of talented scholars from Jiangnan in the textbooks, but the written descriptions did not have the depth of personal experience.
"You can see it now. If the students of Jiangnan only studied for the imperial examinations, they would not have the reputation and status they have today."
When Shan Chang was young, he also traveled to Jiangnan for study, and his understanding was much deeper than Jiang Shuyun's.
"That's true. Many times, people feel that things that don't bring any benefit are not worth doing."
However, what is often remembered and celebrated are those things that bring no personal gain.
"Let's not talk about that anymore. I'll have some copies of these books made so that students who don't have the opportunity to travel and study abroad can take a look."
The autumn imperial examinations are just around the corner. How are Shao Ming's preparations going?
The headmaster felt that Shao Ming was a promising young man who would go far in his career in officialdom.
They say you can tell what a person will be like at three years old, and that child is a person with a strong will and a steady personality.
"If there are no surprises, I should be on the list."
This isn't Jiang Shuyun bragging, but Shao Ming has really worked hard these past few years.
He not only had a good grasp of knowledge related to the imperial examinations, but also had a wide range of interests.
Shao Ming also frequently attended Mr. Liang's classes, and he learned quite a lot about various aspects of the subject.
"Then there's no problem, Shao Ming knows what he's doing."
Knowing what was going on, Shao Ming returned from outside and told his mother about what he had seen and heard on the way, as well as the performance of his younger siblings, before starting his final review.
In August, Mu Yi'an once again prepared exam baskets for the children and watched them leave.
Outside the examination hall, the same procedure was followed. Shao Ming and Shao Ning carried their examination baskets, were inspected, and then went inside.
Jiang Mo and Jiang Yan watched the young masters go inside, and they waited until the gates of the examination hall closed before leaving.
Mu Yi'an was concerned, but there was nothing she could do to help, and she had no mind to do anything else.
"Mother, are you worried about my eldest brother?"
"A little. I know that thinking about it all the time is useless and won't help, but I still can't help worrying."
"Mom, you're so good to me. I encountered a lot of things on this trip, and I've learned that not all parents love their children."
Not all parents are free from favoritism towards sons and dote on their daughters.
Chu Yue is thirteen years old and is almost as tall as Mu Yi'an.
She just has some baby fat on her face, making her look quite young.
"Were you scared?"
"A little, but mostly I feel grateful and lucky."
Thank you for your and my brother's love. I feel lucky to have been born into my mother's womb.
Mother, I went out for a walk and saw mountains and rivers, I saw the prosperous side, and I also saw the barren and suffering side.
I've witnessed both the evil and the good in human nature. I think that from now on, no matter what kind of people I meet, I will learn to make myself feel comfortable.
I don't force things I can't have, I won't easily do things that harm myself, and when it's time to let go, I won't cling on excessively.
Chuyue buried her head in her mother's lap, and the two of them sat close together on the couch.
Mu Yi'an gently stroked her daughter's hair. This child has grown up in the blink of an eye.
Having always lived under the protection of my family, I hadn't seen much of the world and was too naive.
Before going out this time, Mu Yi'an specifically told Jiang Shuyun that he wanted Chu Yue to learn more about real life.
"My Chuyue has grown up and knows the difference between good and evil, which is good."
Your parents show you the darker side not to frighten you or make you hesitant to move forward.
It's simply so that when you encounter setbacks in life, you can face them with a calm and composed attitude.
"I know, Mother."
The mother and daughter talked about their feelings, which eased Mu Yi'an's worries.
She was happy that her children were starting to pay attention to their parents' emotions, learning to comfort them in their own way, and learning to take on some responsibilities.
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