Chapter 64
Huo Rui quickly waved his hands and said, "Master, it's not yours."
Master Li pointed at him angrily and said, "Who else but you can do such a thing!"
Huo Rui looked at Luo Chaoyan, and seeing her gloating expression, he gritted his teeth. If he said that it was his stepmother who did it, old man Li would probably not believe it, because he had bullied him before.
"After school, you should copy what you learned today twenty times. If you cannot recite it fluently tomorrow, you should copy it fifty times again."
Master Li saw that he looked reluctant and said, "Did you hear that? How about I go talk to your father?"
Huo Rui immediately became obedient upon hearing this and said, "I understand." He glared at Luo Chaoyan with some indignation.
Luo Chaoyan raised her chin, looking like you deserved it.
"Master, my little Rui is too restless. I think it's better to let him sit in front of you so that you can keep a close eye on him."
Master Li thought what he said made sense, so he said to Huo Rui, "You sit in the front."
So Luo Chaoyan quickly packed her things, then walked up to Huo Rui and said seriously, "Xiao Rui, just sit down obediently and listen carefully to Master Li's teachings. Don't mess around anymore."
Huo Rui wanted to say something back to her, but seeing Master Li glaring at him, he could only reluctantly pack up his things and sit at the seat at the head.
Huo Shun and Huo Ze sighed. They finally realized that the boss was no match for Madam Huo. Every time he tried to punish her, he would always get into trouble in the end.
After Luo Chaoyan sat in the back seat, she finally felt comfortable. She took a storybook and began to read it leisurely.
Huo Yu rarely saw her reading so seriously, and thought she had changed her personality. However, he accidentally discovered that the content of her so-called ethical language was completely different from theirs.
He thought about it and understood that she was blatantly replacing one thing with another.
Seeing him looking at her meaningfully, Luo Chaoyan rolled her eyes at him, hushed him, and signaled him not to show off. She finally found a fun way to pass the time. It was not easy for her.
Huo Yu stretched out his hand to her and whispered, "Hush money!"
Luo Chaoyan didn't even think about it, she just picked up the brush and tapped him, saying unhappily: "Can you kid stop being so mercenary? You have to remember that you are a scholar, you have to behave like a gentleman."
Huo Yu rubbed his forehead that was hit and glared at her. She was an elder, so why didn't she know how to give way to the children?
Master Li came down at some point, and when Huo Yu saw him, he quickly coughed a few times. Signaled her to put the book away quickly.
Luo Chaoyan was watching with great interest. She turned to look at Huo Yu, and saw him nodding at her. She looked back.
Oh my god! She was scared to death! When did Master Li come behind her?
Master Li only stared at her book. Seeing that it was a bunch of cheap books, he was immediately angry and said, "Madam, you really have the leisure time. But this is a class, I hope you can respect it a bit."
Luo Chaoyan rolled her eyes in her heart. She didn't want to come. If you have the guts, go talk to her old lady. Besides, who didn’t have one or two romance novels and martial arts novels on their desk when they were young and studying? Well, that was in modern times.
"Master Li, I think we should not just read books blindly. Reading books written by sages is good, as it can help us cultivate our character. But reading some extracurricular books is also good for us."
"For example, reading books about crops, herbal habits, or various inventions, etc., will not only broaden children's horizons, but also allow them to discover their own interests and hobbies and find the true meaning of life."
She said it in a serious manner, making everyone feel that she was truly doing it for their own good.
Master Li blew his beard and glared, "Reading the books of sages is not only for self-cultivation, but also for the purpose of passing the imperial examinations in the future. If you are distracted by these miscellaneous books, how can you pass the imperial examinations in the future?"
"Master, I don't agree with this. The purpose of studying is to take the imperial examination and become an official. But if the children want to be an imperial physician in the future, don't they have to learn some medical skills? And if they want to be an agricultural official, don't they have to understand the habits of crops so that they can better spread the planting techniques to the people?" Luo Chaoyan raised her eyebrows.
And some people may not like being officials! She didn't say this to avoid making the old man faint from anger.
"You!" Master Li was suddenly speechless.
When the children saw that Master Li was gasping for breath because of Mrs. Huo's choking, they suddenly felt happy.
Although Huo Yu felt that Mrs. Huo's words were a bit biased, he had to say that he thought her words made sense. His hobby was studying arithmetic, and he didn't really take the imperial examination seriously. It’s just that my family won’t allow it.
"Well said!"
A mellow voice came from outside the door.
When everyone looked over, they saw Huo Jin walking over with a white-haired old man in a grey robe.
When Master Li saw the newcomer, he hurried over and respectfully saluted the old man, "Mr. Gongsun!"
Gongsun Nan nodded and said, "Master Li, what the girl said just now makes sense. We should not only read books of sages. If everyone only knows books of sages but does not know the outline of all things, even if I give you a piece of iron ore, you do not know how to smelt iron, and the country will not prosper."
Master Li nodded and said, "Yes, I will learn from you."
student? Luo Chaoyan was stunned. It seemed that this white-haired old man was of great importance.
Huo Jin looked at her and said, "Sir, she is my wife."
Gongsun Nan smiled, and seeing the spirit in Luo Chaoyan's brows, he teased, "Is this why you asked me to come out of seclusion?"
"Sir, my son is very naughty and I need your careful teaching." Huo Jin said sincerely.
Master Li was a little surprised. What did Huo Jin mean by this? Could it be that we want the old gentleman to teach here? Isn’t it said that Mr. Gongsun hasn’t taught for a long time?
Luo Chaoyan looked at Huo Yu and whispered, "Who is this old man?"
"He is the most famous scholar in the Dayong Dynasty. All the children of noble families want to become his disciples, but he has not appeared in the world for a long time. I don't know how Uncle Huo persuaded him to come. I heard that the teachers of the Imperial College invited him, but he refused." Huo Yu replied.
Luo Chaoyan nodded. All talented people have strange personalities.
Master Li looked at Huo Jin and asked in confusion, "Sir, what are you doing..."
Gongsun Nan waved his hand and said, "I've been too bored in the Taoist temple recently, so I came out to take advantage of the popularity. The feng shui of your Huo family's school is good, so I decided to stay here for a while."
"That's great!" Master Li was delighted to hear that. What an honor it is to be able to teach with the old gentleman.
Huo Rui and the others looked at each other in confusion. Master Li and Master Zhang were already annoying enough, and now there was another one? Why are they so miserable!
After school at noon, Luo Chaoyan and Huo Jin took a car back home together.
In the carriage, Luo Chaoyan looked at Huo Jin in disbelief and said, "Are you saying that I don't have to go to school anymore?"
"Well! The old gentleman's talent and knowledge are well-known. With him around, your grandmother will naturally not let you accompany Xiaorui to study anymore." Huo Jin said.
Luo Chaoyan was so excited when she heard that that she almost rushed over to hug him, but luckily she braked in time.
"Isn't it said that old gentlemen are difficult to invite? What method did you use?"
Huo Jin smiled and said, "Play chess!"
"Play chess?" Luo Chaoyan was stunned.
Huo Jin nodded, "He lost to me, so he agreed to one of my requests."
Why does this sound familiar?
"So you let him teach Huo Rui and the others?" Just so she doesn't have to go to school?
Huo Jin nodded.
"My dear, you are so nice!" Luo Chaoyan said with a smile. Thinking that she wouldn't have to get up so early every day and wouldn't have to compete with Huo Rui in a battle of wits and courage, she suddenly felt that life was so beautiful.
"So how does Mr. Gongsun teach?"
Huo Jin raised his eyebrows and asked, "Do you want to go and listen?"
Luo Chaoyan quickly waved her hands, thinking they were kidding. She had finally gotten rid of it, and it would be a fool for her to continue jumping into the fire pit. She just wanted to know if the old man could make Huo Rui suffer. It would be better to punish him every day so that he has no chance to find trouble with her!
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