The very irresponsible Shao Yun'an left a mess and went home, and the two children in the family didn't know it yet. Back home, Wang Qing and Wang Ni were writing in the room, Guo Ziyu was guiding them, and Guo Zimu was washing clothes. Seeing the two of them, Guo Zimu immediately stood up. Seeing that his hands were red from the cold, Shao Yunan asked Wang Shijing to boil hot water, and said, "Brother Jing and I can wash the clothes at home, and Brother Qing and Nizi's can be washed by you, Nizi." She washes the underwear by herself. When the family finds a woman to do the work, she will do the laundry.”
Guo Zimu lowered his head slightly. He was originally a bit introverted, but he became more introverted after the family accident happened to him, and he didn't like to show his face even more. Now his face is clean, he has been a beggar for several years and he doesn't know how to show his true colors to others.
"There's no work, I can do it. I'll leave Nizi's underwear to her."
Shao Yun'an patted him to let him relax, and said, "Brother Jing and I are used to washing my clothes, so I'm not being polite to you. Just try to treat this place as your own home. Can you make pasta?"
Guo Zimu nodded. He is good-looking, and his mother and elder brother protect him, but because his family is poor, he can do all the work that should be done, and he has never been arrogant because of his good looks.
Shao Yun'an said: "I don't know how to make pasta. In this way, you can make pasta at home in the future, and Brother Jing can also take his hand."
"Okay!" Guo Zimu feels much more at ease when he has something he can do.
"I'll make some snacks later, help me."
"Okay!" Guo Zimu raised his head slightly, with the needed peace of mind on his face.
Wang Shijing went to chop firewood after boiling water. Shao Yun'an went into the two brothers' house, and he heard Guo Ziyu, who was coming back from the room, was about to get off the kang, but was stopped by Shao Yun'an. Shao Yun'an walked over and sat down, and said to Wang Qing and Wang Ni: "Uncle Da Guo is a scholar, and he ended up here because of an accident at home. He didn't take the exam again. If you don't understand, you should ask Uncle Guo."
The eyes of the two children looked at Guo Ziyu with admiration instantly, which made Guo Ziyu's face burn. Shao Yunan turned to Guo Ziyu: "Brother Guo, you and Second Brother Guo should try to make this place your own home. When I go to the county in the afternoon, I will go to my elder brother and tell him about your affairs and ask him to inquire about the Condition."
As soon as Guo Ziyu's expression changed, he got off the kang and saluted: "Thank you, thank you."
"I told you to treat this place as your own home, don't always be so polite to us." Pushing Guo Ziyu back, Shao Yunan said: "When we move, you will have to be busy. The two children of my family have also eaten Quite a lot of hardships. Brother Jing went out for three years before, and it wasn’t long after he came back. The two children had a good life. In the future, I will trouble Brother Guo to worry about it. Brother Qing’s enlightenment is late, and he will go to a private school in the spring of next year. , you gave him more pointers before that."
Guo Ziyu swore: "Don't worry. Although I am not talented, I will teach him what I can teach him." Just now he and his younger brother wondered why the two children had so many calluses on their hands. This family also has something to do.
"Daddy, I will work hard." Wang Qing also swore.
Shao Yunan rubbed his head: "You should study hard, but don't read yourself as a nerd. Dean Cen of the county school has a private school called Baiyue Academy. Dean Cen wants you to go to Baiyue Academy to study on the first day of February next year. Starting today, you will go to Dean Cen's place every afternoon, and Dean Cen will give you supplementary lessons in person. Nizi's wife has also been found. She is Dean Cen's wife. Nizi learns piano from her. Back. Both of you should listen carefully to Dean Cen and Mrs. Cen, and don't be lazy."
Guo Ziyu's expression was shocked, but the two children hadn't reacted yet. After a while, Wang Qing yelled and rushed over, and Wang Ni also screamed and jumped on Xiaopai.
"Daddy! Can I learn the piano now?!"
"Yeah, our girl is going to be a talented girl."
"Little daddy, is that the very powerful dean of the county school teaching me?"
"Yes, you have to fight for little daddy."
"Daddy!"
In the yard, listening to the screams of the children, Wang Shijing raised the corners of his mouth slightly and split the firewood one by one. Guo Zimu was also very surprised, Dean Cen? Brother Shao actually got Dean Cen of the county school to accept his children and even teach them himself? Guo Zimu was once again full of curiosity and doubts about the owner of this small farmyard. What kind of person is this and what kind of family is this
Wang Qing and Wang Ni also cried and laughed. For Wang Qing, this news has a very different meaning. Uncle couldn't get into Baiyue Academy, but he could go.
After finally coaxing the two children to calm down a bit, someone knocked on the door. Zhao Yuande and Zhao He brought Zhao Congbo, and Wang Shuping brought Wang Yan over. The hands of the two families were full of things. Zhao Congbo and Wang Yan came in and wanted to kowtow to Shao Yunan again, but were dragged up by Wang Shijing.
The two families came here first to thank them, and second to come to Shao Yun'an for advice. I'm going to see the dean, what is appropriate to bring, and this bunch of repairs, Wang Shijing and Shao Yun'an can't say that they don't need to give it, and they will pretend that they don't have it. Shao Yun'an introduced Guo Ziyu, and only said that he hired two brothers to work. Knowing that Guo Zimu didn't like meeting people, Shao Yun'an invited the two families to his and Wang Shijing's room.
Shu Xiu from Dean Cen's side really didn't need to give any extra money, Zhao He and Wang Shuping put the money they brought directly in front of Shao Yun'an and asked him to collect it. Shao Yun'an pushed the silver back and told the two families not to worry, he told his reasons. Dean Cen's willingness to accept the three children is more than money, so Shao Yun'an will not give the money to the dean. And his family was not short of money, so he brought Zhao Congbo and Wang Yan because of their friendship with the two families. If you want to feel sorry, just help his family accumulate some sauerkraut, make some pickles, and make some bacon every year in the future. Dean Cen doesn’t need to give money, but there are some special products in the family, such as mountain products picked, homemade food, eggs laid by the chickens at home, jams made by the family, and given to Dean Cen during the holidays. Some past expressions express gratitude.
For example, when meeting the teacher for the first time today, Zhao He can bring a few bottles of hawthorn sauce and red date ginger sauce; Wang Shuping can bring two chickens, a basket of eggs, and change the child into clean and tidy clothes. In the afternoon, Wang Shijing and Shao Yunan took the children there, and they didn't have to follow.
Mrs. Zhao Yuande and Wang Shuping are very grateful, which is even more grateful than Shao Yunan's Fang Zi who made money for them. Wang Qing, Zhao Congbo, and Wang Yan studied together every day and got to know each other well. This time they were able to go to Baiyue Academy to study together. The three children were happy and felt more at ease with each other.
Sending away the thankful two families, Shao Yun'an went to the kitchen. Although he had given a gift yesterday, today he was going to apprentice with a teacher, so he still had to bring a gift. It may not be expensive, but it must be thoughtful. Shao Yun'an called Guo Zimu to help, and Guo Ziyu taught the two children how to salute and behave when they saw their master.
Shao Yun'an planned to make glutinous rice, this time making glutinous rice cakes. In addition to red bean paste, the prepared fillings also include black sesame, peanut kernels, and goat's milk jam. Nuomi glutinous rice cakes wrapped in a layer of shredded coconut are the most delicious, and they are in the space, Shao Yunan can't take them out, so he thought of another way. Potatoes are sliced and fried and crushed.
Glutinous rice flour is used to make glutinous rice cakes, Guo Zimu uses a stone mill to grind the flour, Shao Yunan prepares the fillings in the kitchen, black sesame seeds are boiled with maltose, and peanut kernels are fried and crushed. Shao Yun'an thought that he had to go to the county to find out if there was any honey sold in the space. There was a lot of honey in the space, so he could take out the honey in the space and eat it if he bought some.
After Guo Zimu finished grinding the glutinous rice flour Shao Yunan needed, Shao Yunan put the glutinous rice flour in a wooden basin, poured oil and water and stirred it, it would be better if there was milk. After stirring well, put it on the pan to steam, then cool the stuffing, and coat with potato chips.
Guo Zimu looked at it carefully and studied it carefully. He just thought it was very fresh. After Shao Yun'an wrapped a glutinous rice cake, let Guo Zimu do it together. While the two were wrapping the bag, Shao Yun'an started talking about Ciba. Guo Zimu had never eaten these two, and when Shao Yunan asked how to make Ciba, he couldn't help swallowing. This kind of dessert is a small case for Shao Yunan. He doesn't know how to make pasta, but he can make bread, pastries and cakes. Who told him that he likes to make it, and he has a sister-in-law who is passionate about it.
After all the fillings were used up, Shao Yunan picked up a glutinous rice cake and fed it to Guo Zimu's mouth: "Taste it."
Guo Zimu blushed, his lips moved, and finally he couldn't resist the temptation and opened his mouth. After living in exile for seven years, during which time he was a beggar for more than four years, how could he resist such a temptation.
The glutinous rice cakes made by Shao Yun'an were not big, Guo Zimu ate one in one mouthful, biting through the glutinous soft skin, the fragrant sesame seeds came out immediately, Guo Zimu's eyes were red.
"tasty."
Shao Yun'an pretended not to see the tears in Guo Zimu's eyes, and said, "Let's share a few of each dish and eat it by ourselves, and give the rest to Dean Cen in the afternoon. This thing is not difficult to make, and I will make it often when I want to eat it."
"Um!"
Shao Yunan gave out six of each flavor, exactly one for each person, and asked Guo Zimu to bring them into the house. Wang Qing and Wang Ni had a good time again. Guo Ziyu, like Guo Zimu, couldn't help but get red in his eyes after eating the first glutinous rice cake. Shao Yun'an put all the rest into the food box. It was just right when it was cold, and the glutinous rice cake tasted better when it was cold.
"Daddy, how do you make this? Is it the same as Ciba?" Nizi asked with bright eyes.
"It's almost the same. You need to grind the glutinous rice into powder first, which is easier to make than glutinous rice cakes."
"I want to learn!"
"Yes. But after you become a teacher."
"Uh-huh."
Looking at the interaction between the two children and Shao Yun'an, Guo Ziyu and Guo Zimu were very curious. Wang Qing and Wang Ni's ages made it impossible for Shao Yun'an to be born, but the two children were so close to Shao Yun'an. In the future, when Guo Ziyu and Guo Zimu learned about the situation of this family, they also admired Shao Yun'an even more.
After lunch, Zhao Yuande and Wang Shuping brought the child over in person. Zhao Congbo and Wang Yan looked very nervous, and the two children put on the new clothes they were going to wear for the New Year. Wang Qing and Nizi were also very nervous, but they were a little better with their little dad by their side. Reassuring Zhao Yuande and Wang Shuping, Shao Yunan took the four children into the carriage, and Wang Shijing drove.
Along the way, Shao Yun'an comforted the four children, telling them to be gracious when they saw their master, and if they couldn't answer the questions asked by the master, don't be afraid, just say no. It doesn't matter if you lose face, if you don't know how to pretend to understand or cheat and play tricks, that's a bad thing. People like Mr. Cen have met more people than they have eaten. Don't play tricks in front of the master, but be honest. The four children nodded again and again, and they were not so nervous anymore.
When he arrived at Master Cen's mansion, Wang Shijing knocked on the door. When the doorkeeper saw Wang Shijing and Shao Yun'an, he let them in without saying a word. The carriage was handed over to the gatekeeper to park, and Wang Shijing and Shao Yunan took the four children and followed the lead boy, and the four children became nervous again. Shao Yun'an held onto Wang Qing and Wang Ni, and Wang Shijing held onto Zhao Congbo and Wang Yan.
When I came to the main hall, I saw Mrs. Cen and an old lady already sitting in the upper seats. Shao Yunan saluted: "Old Cen, madam."
Mrs. Cen smiled cordially at Shao Yunan and the children. Elder Cen asked the four children to come over. The four children were pushed forward by Shao Yunan and knelt down: "My lord, madam."
"Get up."
The four children stood up, all bowing their heads. Mrs. Cen said, "Nizi, come here."
Shao Yunan took the nervous Nizi over, and handed out the food box in his hand: "Here are some snacks I made."
Mrs. Cen accepted it, but didn't open it. She held Nizi's hand and stood up: "You guys talk about it, our female relatives will avoid it first."
Elder Cen nodded to his wife, Shao Yun'an also gave Nizi an encouraging look, and Nizi followed Madam Cen away quietly.
Elder Cen then waved his hands to Shao Yun'an and Wang Shijing: "If you have anything to do, go and do it. The children stay here. I'll test them first. You will pick them up in two hours."
"Thank you Cen is getting old, Brother Jing and I happen to have something to do." Shao Yun'an touched the heads of the three children, "Listen to the words of the dean, and be polite."
"yes."
After stroking Wang Qing's head again, Shao Yunan and Wang Shijing left. After leaving the Cen Mansion, Wang Shijing asked worriedly: "Is there any problem?"
"No. Mr. Cen probably depends on their learning situation, and then chooses the standard of teaching. Don't worry about Mrs. Cen. The four children are not disrespectful."
When Shao Yunan said this, Wang Shijing was relieved a lot.
The two of them didn't go wandering in the street, they went to Yizhangxuan to find shopkeeper Xu, conveyed the intentions of Fourth Uncle's and Uncle Yinzi's, and also expressed his opinion. The attitude of the two families coming this morning had already made Shopkeeper Xu guess that the possibility of this matter was unlikely. As soon as Shao Yun'an made his suggestion, he immediately agreed. Wang Shijing went and called Fourth Uncle and Uncle Qiu to negotiate the price with shopkeeper Xu and signed the contract. According to the different parts of the pork, the price per catty is also different, anyway, it will not make the two families suffer.
After drinking tea with shopkeeper Xu at Yizhangxuan, the two insisted on buying five cakes and five servings of meat at the original price at Uncle Qiu's stall before going to the county government office. Jiang Kangning was in trial, and the two waited for him in the backyard, and asked the servant to take the cake and meat to the kitchen to heat up. When Jiang Kangning came back from finishing the case, Shao Yunan went to the kitchen to get him two servings of Roujiamo. There was coriander in the kitchen, and he added some coriander.
There were only three of them, and Jiang Kangning, who hadn't eaten breakfast, asked Shao Yun'an to make Longjing tea for him, which was served with roujiamo, so that his stomach was full. Shao Yun'an's visit this time is for the sake of the Guo brothers. Hearing Shao Yunan talk about the Guo family brothers, Jiang Kangning wiped his mouth and said: "I have heard about this prefect Rong. I don't know if the emperor will punish him now, but he will be punished sooner or later. Let the Guo family Brothers, stay at ease, I dare not talk about other places now, but they are absolutely safe in Chinan Mansion. The magistrate of Chinan Mansion is my senior brother."
Shao Yun'an smiled: "Big Brother's senior brothers are probably all over our Great Yan Kingdom."
Jiang Kangning did not deny it, and said: "I was the county magistrate in Huai'an County before, and I was also in Chinan Mansion. The teacher first asked the senior to take care of me, and second, he also hoped that I would make some political achievements to help the senior. I would like to know about Yang Tianwei." Ask someone to inquire. If Guo Ziyu wants to continue the scientific research, he can go back, and he can also transfer his household registration to your Xiushui Village. You can ask him what he means after you go back. There is no need to be afraid of going back.
The battle at the border is over, and the emperor is focused on rectifying the administration of officials. People like Rong Zhifu and Yang Tianwei are afraid that it will become more and more difficult. They have been on the run for seven years, and Yang Tianwei will not stare at them for so long. As long as Guo Ziyu can be admitted to Juren, even the magistrate Rong can't act recklessly. If Guo Ziyu is still worried, he only needs to sign a contract of sale with you, and then he can transfer his household registration to Xiushui Village. If you cancel the contract of sale with him, he will be a native of Xiushui Village. "
Shao Yun'an: "Thank you, big brother, his brothers can live a stable life like this."
Jiang Kangning continued: "I'm going to the capital in the near future. Don't expose the tea and goat's milk wine before I come back. I'm not afraid of others, but I'm afraid of being heard by the Hou. Before this matter is confirmed , must not let others intervene."
"I understand. I only gave this tea and wine to you and Mr. Cen. Now that there are outsiders in the family, I will not take them out, and the two children will not talk nonsense."
"That's good."
The two wanted to wait for the children, so they stayed with Jiang Kangning. Jiang Kangning and Shao Yun'an discussed in detail how to do the tea and wine business. The more he listened, the more Jiang Kangning felt that Shao Yun'an was a businessman. It's a pity that Shao Yun'an is not interested in being a big businessman like the big boss behind Yizhangxuan. He just wants to earn enough money for the family to live without worry, and then enjoy life.
Tea, wine, tea accessories (refreshments, tea food, tea sets) are the focus of Jiang Kangning's visit to Beijing this time. As the first and only one in the entire Great Yan Kingdom, the business opportunities here are infinite. If it is done well, let alone Shao Yun'an can earn a lot of money, Jiang Kangning's political achievements will not know how much it will increase.
It's almost time, and they talked about the same with Jiang Kangning, Shao Yun'an and Wang Shijing went to pick up the child. When we arrived at Cen's mansion, Shao Yun'an smiled when he saw the smile on Old Cen's face, and the bright eyes of Wang Qing, Zhao Congbo, and Wang Yan. This matter is absolutely fine. Not to mention Nizi, the performance of the three children was indeed beyond Mr. Cen's expectations, especially some of the ideas of the three children were surprising. Mr. Cen learned that Shao Yun'an would tell them idiom stories and some fairy tales to make them feel better. They think, and he understands. It's not that Mr. Cen is not curious about the things in Shao Yun'an's head, but he doesn't ask too many questions.
When Nizi was led out, her face was flushed, but she was in good spirits. Mrs. Cen personally led Nizi out, and told Shaoyun that Annizi has a talent for learning the piano, and now is the right time to start learning. Later, when Nizi came to learn the piano, she also learned characters and books from Mrs. Cen. Shao Yunan immediately asked Nizi to kneel down and kowtow. Mrs. Cen has officially accepted Nizi as her apprentice.
This apprenticeship is a big deal no matter what period it is. Elder Cen was also very straightforward, saying that five days later would be a good day, so he asked Nizi to officially become a teacher on that day, and officially gave Nizi a name on that day. Wang Shijing stood aside, watching Shao Yun'an holding Nizi to thank Mrs. Cen and Mrs. Cen, with dark eyes.