Xie Xiuwen naturally knows Lu Xi, and he also knows that this child is very diligent in reading, and occasionally has a little temperament, so far, the progress of reading is okay.

Lu Jie finally found a chance to meet this second uncle alone, so he naturally spared no effort to recommend his son.

"Second brother, although my family Xi'er is said to have average talent, she is better than being willing to work hard. Don't worry, if you can let him stay in the capital to study, this should be paid, our Lu family will bear it, but we need you to help give a letter of recommendation, you see? ”

Lu Jie has long been smart, the academy here in the capital is not easy to enter, Lu Xi is not even a child, if he wants to go in to study, he can only rely on other people's recommendation letters.

Xie Xiuwen thinks more long-term.

"It's a good thing that my brother-in-law wants him to study for scientific examinations, but the Mingshan Academy in Fucheng is excellent, why should he stay in the capital?"

Lu Jie said helplessly: "I'm not afraid of the second brother's jokes." Xi'er is still young, and she hasn't tried it yet. The minimum standard for enrollment in Mingshan Academy must also be Xiucailang. The main thing is that my parents are too doting on their children, and I don't want them to get too close and be spoiled. ”

The reason for this is very real.

Xie Xiuwen nodded: "It is indeed easy for the elders to be too doting to make the child's temperament more indulgent. In this way, tomorrow I will leave early, and after I take the test for his knowledge, I will see what kind of school I can go to. ”

"Thank you, second brother!"

In Lu Jie's opinion, Xie Xiuwen can say this, which is equivalent to having responded.

Xie Xiuwen actually had some concerns, after all, Lu Xi's age was still too young.

Even if he is smart and can show off his talent in the examination at the age of sixteen or seventeen, he will have to live in the capital for several years, and their Lu family is really willing to do it?

"You don't have to thank me first, you still have to discuss this matter with Xiuying. You must understand that once you stay in the capital, I am afraid that I may not be able to go back to reunite with you during the Chinese New Year. I'm okay here, I can let him come back to live during the New Year's Festival or when he is resting. But can so-young be willing to do it? And your parents, you should also discuss it carefully, don't make your own decisions, and then be reprimanded by the elders when you go back. ”

"Yes, I understand what the second brother said, and I will discuss it with Xiuying."

"Also, Brother Xi'er is young, can he really be separated from people? If nothing else, let's just say that if he is homesick, it will not be beneficial to his body. You also think about it carefully, if you can, there are also a few good schools in Fucheng, and in my face, it is not difficult to recommend one or two students to the past. All in all, this is something that your family should discuss clearly, and also consider Brother Xi'er's thoughts, so as not to make him feel that he has been abandoned. ”

"Yes, what the second brother said is right, we will tell him about this."

The matter was settled, and Xie Xiuwen did take the exam for nearly a quarter of an hour after the next day.

Xie Xiuwen saw that this child was born thin, and it stands to reason that with the Lu family's family background, this child will not eat too badly, which may be related to physical fitness.

"Your father intends to keep you in Beijing to study, do you know what this means?"

There was a hint of nervousness on Lu Xi's little face, and his two little hands kept clenching and loosening his shirt at his side, and whispered, "I know." I can't go home, I have to stay here to read and learn calligraphy, and then I have to listen to my uncle's teachings. ”

Xie Xiuwen saw that he understood everything, and it was easier to say the rest of the words.

"You're right, that's what your father meant, he wants you to stay here because he thinks I'm good at learning and can give you more advice. In fact, the main thing is to let you be able to get a name for yourself as soon as possible. ”

"yes, I know."

"Tell me now, do you want to stay?"

Lu Xi looked dazed, and then thought of the brothers here, it feels good to study here, and the aunt is also very kind, the conditions here are much better than the Lu family, and the most important thing is that no one will disturb him to do his homework.

"Uncle, I'm willing. I also want to gain fame as soon as possible, so that our Lu family can also change their doors and no longer be looked down upon. ”

Xie Xiuwen chuckled, at a young age, his mind was quite heavy.

"Then you can think about it, if you stay, you may not be able to return home in three or two years, will you miss your father?"

Lu Xi's nervousness became more obvious, he shook his head, trying to relax himself: "I'm not afraid." Daddy said that studying is to endure hardship, physical hardship is hardship, and missing relatives in my heart is also hardship. ”

"Good boy, you go out first, and I'll discuss it with your father."

"Yes, the junior is retiring."

Although Lu Xi is not very old, this etiquette is quite thorough.

Xie Xiuwen didn't rush to let Lu Jie in, he read Lu Xi's article first, although he was immature at first glance, but the handwriting was okay, it can be seen that he has worked hard.

Douzi came in to ask for instructions, Xie Xiuwen asked him to bring down the tea and replace it with a new one, and then invited Lu Jie in.

"Second brother?"

"This kid's foundation is still okay, very solid, but the progress is a little slow. If it is in Gaoyang County, this child can be regarded as outstanding, but in the capital, it is not enough. ”

Lu Jie's heart sank, and he was afraid that he would say something he didn't want to say again.

"I've asked Xi'er, he means he's willing to stay, I'm just worried that he'll be homesick, so, how did you husband and wife discuss it?"

Lu Jie was overjoyed: "Second brother, what we are willing to let him stay is mainly to let him concentrate on studying." ”

"Yes, however, he can't enter the White Crane Academy, where the standards for recruiting students are similar to those of Mingshan Academy. Besides, Brother Xi is still too young to go to the academy to study. ”

Lu Jie said tentatively: "What does the second brother mean?" ”

"I'll look in the capital first to see if there is a suitable private school, or let him go to the Wang family's home school for two years first, and then go to the academy, so that when he grows up, he can take care of himself, and you don't have to worry about it."

Lu Jie was overjoyed, and even did it to him: "Thank you, second brother!" ”

"No, you're anxious to make him read a name, I can understand. Just don't be too anxious, he's still a kid after all. ”

"Yes, yes, whatever you say."

"Then let's do it first, I have asked someone to ask yesterday, maybe there will be a reply in the next day or two, you are not in a hurry to go back, just stay for a few more days."

"Everything is arranged by the second brother."

Xie Xiuwen wanted to keep Lu Xi, firstly, because he felt that this child might really be able to read a famous book; Second, he thought very clearly, if he couldn't keep Lu Xi, he was afraid that there would be a series of troubles in the future.

For example, will his good sister be messing around, will she go to the old lady to chew the root of her tongue, etc.

In short, I just don't want Xie Xiuying to drag him back!

(End of chapter)