Chapter 257: When I first arrived at the official school, I threw stones and asked for directions
The morning mist turns the whole bamboo forest very dreamy.
When Satsuki was riding the carriage home, even if she didn't sleep the night before, she didn't feel sleepy at all.
The moist morning breeze with the fragrance of bamboo poured in through the car window, Xiao Yue simply opened the curtains, took a deep breath of fresh air, and slowly recalled the advice that Mr. Cao gave her before leaving the bamboo garden.
Mr. Cao recommended Xiao Yue to work in the official school, and now the teaching officer of the official school is his student, if Xiao Yue is willing, he will immediately write a letter of recommendation to this teaching officer.
Xiao Yue didn't immediately agree at the time, she felt that what she knew was not necessarily suitable for teaching in the official school, and she really didn't want to spend too much energy on these things, she still wanted to find the secret of "On the Dao".
But when she heard that there were many books about "On the Dao" in the official school, she immediately became interested and agreed to try it at the official school.
Mr. Cao was very happy to write a letter of recommendation for Xiaoyue and asked her to bring it back to Yingjun City.
On the way home, Xiaoyue felt that even if she went to the official school, she would not spend her mind on teaching, and she must take the opportunity to read more information about the "Treatise on the Dao", if the official school really wanted her to teach, she also thought that if she went to the official school to teach, it would be better to teach the translation of "On the Dao", or to teach arithmetic.
After planning this, she fell into a deep sleep and did not wake up until she returned to the city of Ingjun.
On the second day after returning to Yingjun City, Xiao Yue took the letter of recommendation written by Mr. Cao to her, followed Mr. Cao's advice, and did not go directly to the official school to find the teaching officer, but first went to find Wang Changqing, the master who had a relationship with Xiao Yue before.
Because Wang Changqing was busy teaching in the morning, Xiaoyue didn't go to see him until noon.
Satsuki sat in a carriage, passed through several streets and alleys, and found the gate of the official school on the edge of the imperial city.
Passing by the black-clothed little guy at the door, Xiao Yue took the letter of recommendation and entered the gate of the official school for the first time, she found that the official school was actually very similar to the school she used to study, consisting of several large courtyards, including school buildings, schools, and an empty yard like a playground. And in the deepest part of the government school, there is a single study room for the masters to rest and work between classes.
"Master Wang, there is a guest visiting. The little guy shouted into the courtyard.
A somewhat familiar voice came from inside, "Sijiu, you let him come in directly, I'm in House C." ”
The little guy had just taken a few copper plates from Xiao Yue, and he was very kind to Xiao Yue, and he said with a smile: "Childe, you go into the courtyard, go to the left, and the third room is the house of Master Wang." ”
"Okay, I'm tired. Satsuki smiled at him, then turned around and entered the courtyard.
This yard is very large, there is a magnolia tree in the middle, and there is a large water tank underneath, which should be repaired to prevent water from running. There is a row of houses around the courtyard, and there are house numbers on them, and Satsuki thinks that this place is very similar to Hua Niang's inn.
She walked in from the left, the third room in the hallway, found that the door was empty, looked up and saw that the door sign said "C", she knocked lightly.
"May I ask if this is the study of Master Wang?"
"Yes, please come in. ”
Xiao Yue gently pushed open the wooden door, and when she looked at it, she saw Wang Changqing sitting by the desk near the window.
At this moment, Wang Changqing was holding a pen in his hand as if he was writing something, and after hearing the door creak, he slowly raised his head, and was a little surprised when he saw Xiao Yue.
He put down his pen, stood up, and said politely: "Young Master Wen, what a rare guest." ”
The interior of this study is rudimentary, with only an old desk, a chair, and a single bed.
Wang Changqing gave up his chair to Xiaoyue to sit on, and sat on the edge of the bed by himself.
"Is Master Wang okay recently?"
"It's all good. However, Master Wen, if you have anything, let someone hand me a post, and I will personally visit your house, how can you come here in person, you look at my humble room, there is no way to entertain guests. His face was a little pale, and he pulled at his sleeves nervously, as if he didn't know where to put his hands.
Xiao Yue knew that the salary of the masters who served in the official school was not low, but many masters were born in poverty, because they had a little family background and became officials. Therefore, the last time I saw Mr. Wang Fuzi invite Mr. Cao to dinner in Jiang Shangyue, it is estimated that it is also a very large expense for him.
"It's okay, I'm here because it's an emergency. Xiao Yue handed Mr. Cao's letter of recommendation to Wang Changqing, "Master Wang, take a look at this letter." ”
Wang Changqing took the letter, opened it and read it while frowning, and finally closed the letter in its original form, and said to Xiaoyue: "Is this what Master means or what you mean?"
"That's what Master meant. ”
Wang Changqing's brows slowly stretched, but he asked tentatively: "I take the liberty of asking, I heard that Gongzi Wen is the master of Lord Wen Youyou, is this true?"
"That's right. ”
Wang Changqing looked Xiao Yue up and down. "Then you shouldn't worry about food and clothing. ”
Although Xiaoyue does not pay attention to dressing, the style of clothes is simple, but the fabric is excellent, the embroidery is not vulgar, and there are no accessories around the waist, but the hosta inserted on the head is indeed a valuable item.
Wang Changqing only has one set of regular clothes for visiting guests every season, and when he goes back to his home or this study, he will take off his regular clothes and put them into the current casual clothes that don't fit well and are shabby.
"It's not a big problem, what's wrong?" Xiao Yue didn't really care about these questions, but when he asked him like this, she noticed his embarrassment instead.
Wang Changqing looked at Xiao Yue with some envy, "I just think that there is no need for Gongzi Wen to come to the official school." ”
"Huh. Xiaoyue snorted, "Actually, there are not many things on Master Wen's side, Master thinks that I am idle at home, and going to the official school is not only to teach and educate people, but also to let me learn more things." ”
Wang Changqing sighed, "Since Master thinks so, I can't say anything." However, Lord Yan usually only comes to the official school in the afternoon, so you need to wait a little longer. ”
"Uh-huh. Xiao Yue felt that there seemed to be something unspeakable in his words, "Has Master Wang had lunch?" Why don't we go out to eat something and drink some tea." ”
"Okay, then please wait for me outside the hospital. ”
Xiao Yue nodded, seeing that he promised so refreshingly, it is estimated that it is not very convenient to talk here.
After a while, Xiaoyue waited outside the courtyard for Wang Changqing to change into her regular clothes, and then Wang Changqing took her to a secluded small restaurant near the official school with few guests.
"This restaurant tastes good, and there are very few people, so it's easy to talk. "Wang Changqing seems to come here often.
"Boss, make one of your best dishes and send them over. When passing by the counter, Wang Changqing left this sentence and took Xiaoyue through the lobby of the restaurant and walked to the backyard.