Volume 1, Chapter 17: Patience, Perseverance
Early the next morning, with the crisp call of birds, the sound of reading sounded loudly over Lanxi Garden.
The people who were cleaning in the yard looked at the brother who was reading aloud, and they couldn't help but smile on their faces. The young master came here, and the courtyard was no longer gloomy. Lanxi Garden, which has been immersed in the haze for half a year, is finally full of vitality
After Yueyao washed up, she went to the study to look for the notebook. The willow font is at the top, and there is no need to practice anymore, so learn one more font. I don't want to write the willow font so well, as long as I use it in the past. But after searching for a long time, I didn't find a copybook. Yueyao thought it was time to go to the data and buy it.
Hua Bud saw that Yueyao had been flipping through the book: "What is the girl looking for?" ”
Hua Bud heard Yueyao say that she was looking for a notebook, and after thinking for a while, she said, "Girl, I remember that Madame gave the girl a notebook before. I'll look for it. Speaking of this, I suddenly realized that I had lost my words. Every time I mentioned the old lady to the girl, the girl would be sad.
Although Yueyao is sad, it is impossible to be as sad as before. Listening to the words of the flower bud, thinking about the plum blossom font that her mother wrote. She used to often look at the plum blossom font written by her mother, which looked like the seal character flying from a distance, and looked like the plum blossoms were in full bloom recently, which was beautiful and beautiful.
Hua Bud saw Yueyao fall into deep thought: "Girl, girl." ”
Yue Yao came back to her senses and sighed slightly in her heart. It's been more than 20 years, and no matter how good the memory is, there is no such thing as "find it!" "If you can learn the plum blossom seal, then since; One; Root; Read, the novel yb+du is no better. The woman in the boudoir, who doesn't want to be able to write a beautiful and enviable plum blossom font. But this font is very difficult to practice.
Yueyao now wants to learn plum blossom seals, not to make people envious, she thinks if she can write beautiful plum blossom seals. In the future, even if you don't sell paintings, selling words will be a lot of income. At that time, I heard someone say that a well-written plum blossom character could be sold for ten taels of silver in the market! That kind of small place can be sold at such a high price, and there should be more in the capital.
Yueyao saw that she had arrived at the point to greet her grandmother. Although it was said that it was okay to go after her grandmother spoke, Yueyao never took it seriously anymore. The elders tell you not to go, that's pity for you. You want to go by yourself, that's a piece of filial piety. Yueyao was originally going to take her brother with her. But after seeing Brother Zheng'er, he gave up this idea. It's not because my grandmother doesn't like Brother Zheng'er that she doesn't bring it, it's that Brother Zheng still has an injury on his foot. It's okay to walk a few steps in the yard. After walking such a long way, Yueyao was afraid that the wound would be opened, and it would be very troublesome at that time.
When Yue Yao came out of the house, she saw Mother Gu looking at her with burning eyes. Yueyao knew what Gu's mother was thinking. Unhappy and angry: "Mom, you go with me!" ”
Gu's mother was very surprised, she didn't know why Yueyao was suddenly so cold to her these days. But now that Yueyao is willing to get close to her, she is no longer as indifferent as before, so she naturally can't ask for it.
Brother Zheng pulled Yueyao's clothes and didn't let her go. Yue Yao knew that Ting Zheng was afraid that she would never return, so she squatted down and touched Brother Zheng'er's head and said softly, "Brother Zheng'er, my sister is going to say goodbye to my grandmother now." It will be back in an hour at most. When I come back, my sister will check it. If you want to be lazy, my sister will punish you. ”
When Brother Zheng heard Yueyao say that he would come back immediately, his expression relaxed a lot. nodded obediently at the moment: "Sister, don't worry, I won't be lazy." ”
Lanxi Garden is quite far from the upper room where the old lady lives, and it takes two quarters of an hour to walk. It used to feel a little far away. But now Yueyao thinks that this road is just right for her to walk around, exercising at that time. This body is too delicate, and it is not good to be raised to be soft and weak.
Yueyao remembered what Mrs. Shi had said, Mrs. Shi said that when she was young, it was the time for her body to lay the cornerstone. If you have a good foundation when you are a child and your body is well-nourished, you will rarely have problems when you are older. So Yueyao decided that not only exercise, but also couldn't eat less supplements. She wants to take supplements with her brother. A two-pronged approach to build the body's foundation firmly.
Yue Yao walked slowly on the road. What a wonderful thing it is to be free to breathe fresh air. Listening to the melodious chirping of birds in the book couldn't be more enjoyable.
When I got to the main room, I heard laughter inside. The first few times I came, because Yueyao was late, I didn't meet much. I came and went today, and I happened to meet the three cousins of Please.
Yue Yao walked into the room and saw the red sandalwood carved silk screen in the main hall at a glance. This red sandalwood carved silk screen is of extraordinary value. It is said that this was purchased when the grandfather was there. Yueyao wondered a little in her heart, what was the purpose of her grandmother letting people talk about things being put out.
Yue Yao couldn't help but walk over and look at the screen seriously. Yue Yao didn't have any coveting for this valuable screen. She was fascinated by the unique pattern on the screen.
Yue Yao was pulled back to her senses by the sound of another burst of laughter in the room. Seeing the strange look of the maid beside her, Yueyao smiled and didn't explain. Because there is no need.
The maid beside her didn't ask any questions, and led Yueyao into the house. Yue Yao entered the room and saw that each of the three girls had a happy look on their faces.
When the old lady saw Yueyao coming, she beckoned her to let her in. The old lady heard the people below say early in the morning that Yueyao began to teach her brother to read and write yesterday, and taught her until late at night.
Yueyao was wearing a cross-collared dress with primrose-colored silk and an embroidered forsythia skirt of the same color. Seeing the old lady waving, after saluting the old lady, he came to the old lady.
The old lady said lovingly: "You taught Brother Zheng to read and read last night. "Not an inquiry, but an affirmation. The old lady knows everything about Lanxi Courtyard.
Yue Yao knew that the Lian family had not been able to escape her grandmother's eyes now. nodded and said with a smile: "Brother Zheng is five years old this year, and he hasn't been enlightened yet, so I enlightened him." ”
The old lady has a good idea of how much talent Yue Yao has. The third girl completely inherited the intelligence of the second son, and it was the son who personally enlightened Yueyao. Yue Yao taught Brother Zheng to read and learn words, and Yue Yao's talent was enough.
Yue Bing looked curious: "Third sister, the third uncle was an exporter back then. Within one day, I memorized the surnames of the hundred families and the three-character scripture, and there was not a single mistake in the silent writing. I don't know how Brother Zheng'er is? These words are obviously ill-intentioned, Tingzheng's qualifications are known to everyone in the family. It's almost like calling Tingzheng a fool.
The old lady looked at Yueyao.
Yueyao knew that Yue Bing had bad intentions, but she still told the truth: "Brother Zheng is very good, I recognized ten words yesterday." ”
As soon as Yue Yao's words fell, the room was instantly so quiet that the sound of the wind blowing the trees outside could be heard clearly. Everyone looked at Yue Yao in a daze.
Yue Yao also knows that if she recognizes ten words a day, it is not bad in the eyes of the countrymen. But in the family of generations of scholars, I can't even say this. Shame on you!
Yue Bing covered her mouth and smiled: "The third sister is really patient. "I don't know if these three sisters' brains are rusty. It's not bad to say that this qualification is good, how can the third sister say it.
The old lady looked at Yueyao thoughtfully. According to Yue Yao's arrogant temperament in the past, poor qualifications are almost no different from fools, and Yue Yao must disdain to teach. But today's ridicule of Yue Bing, Yue Yao's face still did not change. The old lady was puzzled by Yueyao's performance.
Yueying is looking forward to what kind of performance Yueyao will give. The moon ring is the same as before, when it is the set. He's always done a good job with this set anyway.
Yue Yao didn't seem to understand Yue Bing's sneer: "Second sister is right, Brother Zheng'er's qualifications are indeed worse than ordinary people." But I don't think it's important to have good qualifications. I believe that as long as Brother Zheng has perseverance and perseverance, he can persevere and work hard. It must not be worse than the average person. Seeing that Yue Bing opened her mouth to speak, Yue Yao knew that Yue Bing would definitely not say anything good, and continued with a smile: "I don't expect Brother Zheng to be like my grandfather and father, and I will be in high school. I just want him to understand the etiquette of the governor, and in the future, he can support the door of the second room, and it will be enough. ”
The meaning of Yueyao's words is very clear, she didn't want Brother Zheng to have much potential. didn't expect him to take the imperial examination and then enter the court as an official, her goal was to make Governor Tingzheng reasonable, continue her father's bloodline, and not let Brother Zheng be wasted. Others are not required.
With these words, Yue Yao had already sealed what others wanted to say. has already said that he does not expect Brother Zheng to be an official. Then if you talk about Brother Zheng'er's poor qualifications, it will be a little unforgiving.
After hearing this, a gleam flashed in the old lady's eyes. Indeed, with Tingzheng's qualifications, not to mention Jinshi, it is difficult to even show talents. The three girls knew that the imperial examination was hopeless, and they could still teach so wholeheartedly, which shows that what they said is true. Today's three girls are like an adult. Not only is she sensible, but she also makes the three girls think about their careers thoroughly. Unexpectedly, the dream of the second daughter-in-law made the third girl enlightened.
Yue Bing grinned and said, "Third sister, let's follow you later, go and see Brother Zheng'er." You see, that's good. ”
Yue Yao pursed her lips and didn't answer. It's all bullied like this, and it's not good to quarrel, so it's a protest with silence.
Seeing the cold scene, Yueying said with a smile: "I heard that Brother Zheng is very afraid of life. Third sister, are you worried that we are scaring my brother? ”
Yue Yao hummed all her life, and said apologetically: "Second sister, Brother Zheng is very afraid of life. Even the maid can't get close. After a few days, when he gets acquainted with him, I will take him to visit a few sisters. Grandmother, my brother's leg is injured, and I am afraid that he will tear the wound open again after walking such a long way, and he will leave a scar in the future. So I didn't let him come with me. I hope the grandmother doesn't blame. Yue Yao said this very tactfully. If you really care about this grandson, it is impossible to leave it to fend for itself in the outer courtyard.
The old lady didn't know that Yue Yao had thought so much: "Since you took him to your yard and the people around you, what are you going to do?" The old lady knew Yueyao's attitude, and she didn't want those who climbed down the pole. Although Yue Yao said that she would invite herself for this matter, the old lady was sure that Yue Yao had other plans. Since the third girl has this idea, he is also happy to fulfill it.
Yue Bing said with a smile when she heard this: "Third sister, yesterday you told my mother that my brother was not in charge of my mother and maids, and my mother has carefully selected a few maids, these maids were very diligent in the past, they were all born in the family, and they were not afraid of what they thought." You'll take them to Lanxi Courtyard. "Yue Bing is used to commanding people. Except for the old lady's side, no one else would disobey her. It's just that Yue Bing didn't think about whether Yue Yao would give her this face.
Yueyao originally planned to mention this matter to her grandmother after the others left, but now that Yuebing has started, she naturally climbs along the pole. He smiled and said, "Grandmother, Yueyao wants to ask you to choose a safe mother for Brother Zheng'er." She wanted Mother Deng to come back, so she handed it out. I believe that my grandmother has gotten the news. If grandmother had been really good to her, she would have answered her words. If not, just find a way.
The old lady glanced at Yue Yao unexpectedly, and this girl actually began to think about it. He also smiled at the moment and said, "A few days ago, Mother Deng asked someone to hand me a message. Said he wanted to come back and serve you. However, I have already selected the housekeeper mother next to you, and it is impossible to put two housekeeper mothers in one yard, so I asked people to refuse. Now that Brother Zheng is missing a housekeeper mother here, Mother Deng has been serving your mother and is the first safe person. It is very suitable for her to serve her brother. "Yueyao's housekeeper mother, the old lady has already picked it. Can't let Deng's mother replace the person she picked well.
Although Yueyao predicted that her grandmother would follow her wishes, she didn't expect her grandmother to agree so happily. Yueyao was moved at the moment and said: "Yueyao is really unfilial, and now I have to work for my grandmother." "Mother Deng is loyal to her mother, and she has never married for her mother, and has been serving her mother. And she was also watched by Deng's mother since she was a child, and she was heartfelt and heartfelt for her. As long as Mother Deng returns to her, she has an extra arm.
The old lady smiled and touched the back of Yueyao's head: "Silly child, grandmother is not old enough to be this old, don't worry about grandmother." ”