Hua Zhi knew exactly why he came, so she stood up and bowed, "Mr. Zheng."
Zheng Zhi didn't bother with those empty words. He returned the greeting and asked, "Then Zeng Han is Zeng Xian's son? Why did he come to the Hua family?"
"Zeng Xian entrusted his son to me before he died." When Hua Zhi said this, she remembered what she had forgotten. She bowed again solemnly, "Because you asked me to visit Zeng Xian, it was because of this good fate that the Hua family escaped the disaster. Thank you for your kindness."
"You made the good relationship yourself. What does it have to do with me?" Zheng Zhi waved his hand. Although he didn't know what happened at Yinshan Pass, he could guess the general situation by comparing it with the situation in Beijing. "You let Zeng Han study in the Hua Family. Do you plan to keep him by your side in the future?"
"As long as he is willing to stay, that's it." After thinking for a while, Hua Zhi explained Zeng Han's situation. "His personality is greatly influenced by Zeng Xian. I want to try to influence him from the side while he is still young. People live in groups, and he will always have contact with others in the future. Even if he still doesn't want to contact others after trying, it would be fine if he can get along well with the children of the Hua family."
Zheng Zhi's expression slightly changed, "Nothing else?"
"for example?"
"Have you ever thought about how he will go in the future?"
"That's his path, why should I think about it?" Hua Zhi smiled, "As long as he doesn't commit crimes, I support him no matter what path he takes."
Zheng Zhi suddenly smiled, "I'm suddenly glad that I have a history with the Zeng family, and glad that I asked you to bring something to him."
"I am very lucky too."
"Zeng Han's personality can't be changed by staying at home. After my three-year term is up, he can go out with me. With more experience and a more open mind, everything will be fine naturally."
A thought flashed through Hua Zhi's mind, "Mr. Zheng, what is this..."
"I want to take Zeng Han as my student. I wonder if the young lady agrees?"
Hua Zhi was happy for Xiao Han, but she didn't agree right away. "I need to discuss this with Xiao Han first. He feels the most insecure right now. I can't let him think that I don't want him and leave him to you."
"It's your honor, Zeng Han." Zheng Zhi bowed and turned to leave. The longer he stayed in the Hua family, the more he understood them and the more he felt that such a rare lady was. Her way of dealing with things and her mind were far beyond the reach of most men, not to mention women. It was as if she was born with a certain ability that no matter what was in front of her, it could not block her sight. She never focused on the present, but the long-term future, whether it was Berlin, Sui'an, Zeng Han, or that Xiaoliu with an extraordinary identity.
If she were a boy, it would be a great blessing if she could hold a high position in the future. What a pity!
Hua Zhi was unaware of the many emotions Mr. Zheng was feeling. She was counting the days on her fingers. The south was now in the aftermath of a disaster, which meant that the flood should have almost receded. The fishing company would prepare the goods as soon as possible after receiving the news. The goods would arrive within half a month or twenty days on the way. However, the time was after the autumn examination and before the results were announced, so it was just the right time to open the business.
Thinking of Hua Zhi in the Autumn Examination, one can't help but think of the Qingtan Club. The Wei family wanted to replace the Hua family. I don't know if this was instructed by the emperor. If so, it means that the emperor wanted to establish another family to weaken the influence of the Hua family. Thinking about it this way, it is really possible.
If she remembered correctly, the person who succeeded her grandfather as the president of the Hanlin Academy was Wei Rongwen from the Wei family.
Really, I want to take over everything from the Hua family.
Hua Zhi picked up the pen and wrote a big word "Wei", and then circled it.
Hua Zhi didn't plan to tell Yan Xi about this. Yan Xi did everything he could for her, even things he couldn't do, he risked his life to do them. It was enough. The emperor wanted to use the Wei family. If Yan Xi touched the Wei family for her, it would be a slap in the face of the emperor, which was too dangerous.
Putting this matter aside for the moment, Hua Zhi went to the clan school to take Zeng Han out. He changed into new clothes, and the child, feeling relieved, was in good spirits and there was some spirit in his eyes.
"Mr. Zheng is an old friend of your father. The first time I visited your father was because of him. Do you remember?"
Zeng Han nodded.
"He came to me today and said he liked your talent and wanted to take you as his student. Are you willing?"
Zeng Han shook his head without giving it much thought.
"Why?"
"Follow you."
As expected, Hua Zhi felt touched and helpless. She pulled the child to sit down, thought about the words, and said in a gentle voice: "Xiao Han, do you know the meaning of home?"
Zeng Han just looked at her.
Hua Zhi didn't care about his silence and continued, "Home is the place you want to go back to no matter where you go or how far you fly. But I don't want you to cut off your wings and trap yourself in this home forever, thinking that the world is only as big as the small sky above your head, never seeing the beautiful mountains, never running on the grasslands, never feeling the boundlessness of the sea... Xiaohan, the world is big, the capital is just a small corner, and Mr. Zheng is the one who can lead you out."
Zeng Han was unmoved, he just raised his hand and tightly grasped Hua Zhi's sleeve, like a little animal that was afraid of being abandoned by someone close to it.
Hua Zhi chuckled and held his hand in hers. "I am not as knowledgeable as Mr. Zheng, but his behavior is trustworthy. I feel relieved if you follow him. Your home is here and will never leave. No matter when you come back, your home will always be there. Your room will always belong to you and no one can take it away. And this is all for the future. Mr. Zheng has a three-year term with the clan school, and there are only two and a half years left. Even if you become his disciple, you will still live at home. If you don't want to go hiking with Mr. Zheng after two years, I won't force you."
Zeng Han still shook his head stubbornly. He would not take anyone else as his master.
Hua Zhi felt a little regretful. Zheng Zhi was different from Mu Qing. Mu Qing had been aiming for the imperial examination and had studied in a very systematic way with a solid foundation. The downside was that it was too rigid. Mu Qing was already very good among them.
If Mu Qing belongs to the academic school, then Zheng Zhi belongs to the experiential school. He truly applies what he has learned, and his rich experience has made him unique. Maybe he cannot teach a top scholar, but he can teach a good official.
Xiaohan doesn't have to take the imperial examination and he doesn't necessarily have to become an official. It will be enough for him to learn two parts of Zheng Zhi's free and easy style and three parts of broad-mindedness. The reason why they want him to worship such a master is just because they are worried that his temperament is too prone to extremes.
However, Hua Zhi did not force it. Becoming a disciple depends on fate. Besides, Xiaohan is still too young and has had such a turbulent experience, so it is normal for him to be afraid of accidents. There is no need to rush this matter and they can talk about it later.
On the contrary, Zheng Zhi was not surprised at all. "Although I have a history with his family, I am still a stranger to him. How can I compare to you who pulled him out of the quagmire? Moreover, there is a father's order in front of me."
Shaking his head, Zheng Zhi felt a little regretful. Zeng Han was indeed a rare talent, what a pity.
Looking at Hua Zhi, Zheng Zhi's heart moved, "Why don't you accept this student? He will be very happy if he can become your disciple."
"I know my own business. I am just a half-baked person. I am good enough to fool children, but I am not good enough to teach students." Hua Zhi smiled, "I have read more miscellaneous books than historical books."
Zheng Zhi laughed. That's right. No matter how outstanding the girls of the Hua family are, they will eventually get married. The Hua family's requirements for them will naturally not be the same as for the boys of the Hua family.
What a pity.