On the way back, there was chatter in the carriage, and Wang Shijing drove steadily, listening to what the children and his wife said in the carriage. Mrs. Cen is very gentle and kind. After taking Nizi away, not long after, Nizi became less nervous. Nizi also learned to read at home, and followed her daddy to recite poems. Seeing that she is so smart and well-behaved, and the snacks she brought are particularly delicious, Mrs. Cen also fell in love with Nizi. Elder Cen and Mrs. Cen's children and grandchildren are all in the capital, so they seldom come to see their parents. With a girl as obedient as Nizi to accompany her, Mrs. Cen can relieve her loneliness.
Mrs. Cen has an unused piano for Nizi to use first. Shao Yun'an just wanted to get Nizi a good piano, but he didn't have one in his space. Wang Qing, Zhao Congbo, and Wang Yan also gained a lot of self-confidence after some assessments, and they also admired (worshiped) their little father (Uncle An) even more. The several idiom stories they recited have never been heard by the dean. Shao Yun'an immediately said that as long as he has time, he can tell them stories and tell some novel things at any time. The three children immediately decided that they would study together in the morning and attend classes with the dean in the afternoon.
As soon as the carriage drove into the entrance of the village, Wang Shijing saw Zhao Yuande and Wang Shuping waiting there. They probably didn't have the heart to do anything else in the afternoon. Seeing their happy son who jumped out of the car, Zhao Yuande and Wang Shuping's heart finally fell into their stomachs after talking about it all day.
The two desperately wanted to invite Wang Shijing and Shao Yun'an to dinner. In the end, Wang Shijing and Shao Yun'an went to Wang Shuping's house. Lizheng's house was busy with work, so they didn't want to make trouble. Wang Shuping asked Zhao Yuande to call on Zhao He to come and eat too.
This night, the atmosphere between Wang Shijing and Wang Wenhe was harmonious for the first time. After hearing his grandson talk about his performance with Dean Cen, Wang Wenhe secretly wiped the corners of his eyes several times. Wang Wenhe asked Wang Shuping to take out all the wine he had been reluctant to drink. That night, Wang Wenhe was drunk, Wang Shuping was also drunk, and Zhao Yuande was so happy that he could not close his mouth from ear to ear.
The next day, the news that the three children would go to Baiyue Academy in the spring spread throughout Xiushui Village, and the three children had to go to the home of Dean Cen of the county school for classes every afternoon. Not only that, but Wang Ni also formally worshiped Dean Cen's wife as her teacher and learned piano from her. Now the entire Xiushui Village is boiling again. Before, the villagers all knew that Wang Qing, Zhao Congbo, and Wang Yan read and read together all day, and some people said behind their backs that Li Zheng's family and Wang Patriarch's family were flattering Shao Yun'an and Wang Shijing, but now no one said flattering. Shao Yun'an actually had the ability to ask Dean Cen to take those three children to Baiyue Academy, and even personally instructed them! Even if it's flattering, it's worth it!
The news spread that it was Shao Yun'an's ability. Why is Shao Yun'an so capable? The villagers still remember that the county magistrate always called him "Yun'an"! There were still three or a few families in the village who sent their babies to private schools, and they were immediately moved. Li Zheng's family told the outside world that Shao Yun'an sent Wang Qing to the academy and mentioned his brother Bo by the way. Dean Cen accepted it for Shao Yun'an's sake, but because he didn't pass the exam, he had to pay four taels a month. The bundle repair of silver. The patriarch of the royal family also said that his family would also give Shuxiu four taels of silver a month. Furthermore, if Dean Cen gave Shao Yunan a favor once, it didn't mean that he would give it every time.
Two families who didn't believe in evil went to Shao Yunan, but Shao Yunan drove them away disheartened with a blunt "Who are you?" Shao Yun'an also directly said to the public that he wanted to go to Baiyue Academy and take the exam by himself. If he could let these three children in, it would be through the relationship of the county magistrate. Whoever has the ability can find a relationship by himself. Shao Yun'an has always been respected by others, and he will never say that he can't save face when he respects others. Even if someone feels uncomfortable, they dare not make trouble. Furthermore, the members of the Zhao and Sun clans are able to earn money because of Shao Yunan, and the patriarchs on both sides can suppress them.
Patriarch Sun is actually a little anxious. There are also children in private schools in their clan. Shao Yun'an didn't talk to him, he would do whatever he wanted, and he would have to make the villagers get used to them. Now that there are more and more wealthy families in the village, they should spend more money to train their children well and let their children take the exam. He also recommended Zhao Congbo and Wang Yan to Mr. Cen because of their potential. This kind of affection is not so easy to use.
After Mrs. Wang's family heard about this, she immediately went to find Wang Shijing, but was stopped by Wang Zhisong. How could Wang Zhisong not be pantothenic in his heart. Before Wang Zaizheng, he studied with Mrs. Wang's younger brother, and Guo Zhaodi and Mrs. Wang's natal family are from the same village. Mrs. Wang did not dare to tell Guo Zhaodi's natal family about Guo Zhaodi's imprisonment. She only told her younger brother that there were many things at home and that she would not send Wang Zaizheng to study for the time being. Anyway, the villages on both sides are far away, so I am not afraid of someone spreading gossip. Mrs. Wang didn't dare to let Guo Zhaodi's natal family know that she was not afraid that they would trouble Wang Shijing, but that they would trouble her. More than half of the reasons Guo Zhaodi and Wang Tianyan were imprisoned were for her. Guo Zhaodi's natal family is not worry-free, let them know about this, and don't make a mess of her.
Mrs. Wang intends to delay Guo Zhaodi's matter for a day. In Xiushui Village, only Guo Zhaodi is in the same village as her. When Guo Zhaodi comes back, she just needs to keep Guo Zhaodi from going back. As for Wang Zaizheng, Mrs. Wang hated it too late at first, so why would she send him to study again. But now that Wang Qing can enter Baiyue Academy, Mrs. Wang, who has always had an advantage and absolutely wants to take advantage of it, thinks of Wang Zaizheng again. Besides, if Wang Shijing can find Dean Cen, then he should also get Wang Zhisong. Mrs. Wang asked Wang Dali to go to Wang Shijing, but Wang Dali refused to go, and was scolded to death by Mrs. Wang. Wang Chunxiu also refused to go. Although she wanted to curry favor with Shao Yun'an, Shao Yun'an was too aggressive, and she was not yet mentally prepared to face Shao Yun'an directly.
Mrs. Wang scolded at home and went to find Wang Wenhe, but she didn't dare to go to Shao Yun'an either. It's a pity that when she just entered the gate of Wang Wenhe's house, she was beaten out by Wang Chenshi. Wang Chenshi pointed at Mrs. Wang with her hips akimbo and scolded her, saying that if she dared to come to her house in the future, she would beat her every time she saw her. Wang Wenhe didn't show up, Wang Shuping didn't show up, and Wang Qian's family also came out and scolded Mrs. Wang for being shameless, why she was so stupid after being beaten by the county magistrate and made to kneel in the ancestral hall. Mrs. Wang couldn't scold her mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, so she ran to the grain drying field in the village and began to cry, crying that the patriarch was unfair; Wang Shijing was unfilial, because he had friendship with the dean of the county school but did not support his own brother and nephew; Crying that Shao Yun'an is the mourner, the one who harmed her family.
Everyone in the village came out to watch the jokes. This old lady Wang hasn't been beaten enough yet. This family took the money from Wang Shijing's divorce, and then turned around and went to him again, and scolded him. The shamelessness of this family is really eye-opening, even those muddy legs can't look down on them up. Wang Zhisong didn't expect his mother to go to the grain drying yard to embarrass her, so she came out of the house in a panic, and dragged her back home.
Zhao He ran to Wang Shijing's house and told the two of them about it. Shao Yun'an sneered, "Come on, let her make a fuss, the more embarrassing it is, the better, she will regret it."
Wang Shijing and Shao Yun'an no longer took what that family did to their hearts. If they dare to come here shamelessly, Shao Yun'an has his own way to make them go back without risk. Nizi was about to officially become a teacher, so Shao Yunan took her to the Diezhuang Pavilion in the county the next day and bought her two pairs of beautiful jade earrings, a pair of mutton fat and white jade bracelets, and a topaz pendant. I also bought her the simple and beautiful headdress and hair rope worn by the youngest daughter, and also bought a suet white jade pendant for Wang Qing.
Holding her new jewelry box, Nizi leaned into her little daddy's arms. She has never seen such beautiful jewelry, all bought by her little dad. Nizi has no memory of her own mother for a long time. She used to envy other children having mothers and young fathers. Now she doesn't envy her anymore. Her young father is the best.
Back home, Shao Yunan called Wang Qing over and put a jade pendant carved with golden crow on him. Wang Qing couldn't help but hugged his little father, and Shao Yunan patted his head. After putting on the bracelet and pendant for Nizi, Shao Yun'an let the two children play by themselves. Guo Ziyu and Guo Zimu walked in, and they both bowed to Shao Yun'an and Wang Shijing.
"Brother Wang, Brother Shao, thank you."
After returning that day, Shao Yunan brought Jiang Kangning's words to them for them to consider. Shao Yunan asked: "Have you considered it?"
Guo Ziyu said: "I discussed with Zimu and moved the household registration here. When the place is really stable in the future, we will go back and move the grave for my mother."
Shao Yun'an asked again: "Are you still going to take the test? Your leg is not a big problem. If you make the sole of your right foot higher, it won't be obvious."
Unexpectedly, Guo Ziyu shook his head: "In the past, I did have the ambition to become an official in the court, but now I just want to be an ordinary farmer. Brother Shao is such a capable person, why don't they choose to live here."
Shao Yun'an can also understand the choices of Guo Ziyu and Guo Zimu. No matter how the emperor rectifies the administration of officials, the officialdom will be dark, not to mention Guo Zimu has such a monstrous face. He thought about it, and said: "Then let's sign the deed of sale, and then I'll see if anyone can go to Qingzhou County to help move your household registration here. As long as you move here, I will give you back your freedom."
"Thank you Brother Shao."
"Second Brother Guo, if you really feel that your face is inconvenient, why not wear a mask, just cover half of your face."
Guo Zimu nodded sharply.
"Brother Shao, please."
"Call me Yun'an, we are a family before you set up your own family, don't always be so polite."
Guo Ziyu pursed his lips: "Yunan."
Then Guo Zimu yelled, and Shao Yunan smiled at the two of them.
In the past, whenever Guo Zimu went out, he would definitely attract a lot of attention and coveted eyes. But for Wang Shijing and Shao Yun'an, they looked at him as if they were ordinary people. Although the two children sometimes looked at him blankly, they were children, and they didn't talk about it outside. After seven years of ups and downs, Guo Zimu cherishes the peace and normality here. As for establishing their own family in the future, neither Guo Ziyu nor Guo Zimu had such plans. The two are grateful for Shao Yun'an's help, even if they are free, they still regard themselves as Shao Yun'an and Wang Shijing's servants, as long as these two people don't drive them away, they will work here for the rest of their lives.
On the day of apprenticeship, the family of four dressed neatly and went to Cen's mansion in a carriage, and Jiang Kangning also came. Nizi is worshiping a female teacher, which is definitely an anecdote to ordinary people. Whose girl would go to worship a teacher so formally. Shao Yun'an's apprentice ceremony was a fine yellow jade hairpin, a pair of turquoise jade bracelets, and a pearl chain taken from Wang Shijing's spoils.
Mr. Cen did not expect Shao Yunan to prepare such a rich apprentice ceremony, and Mrs. Cen was quite surprised. But this is an apprenticeship ceremony, and there is no etiquette that should be introduced. Mrs. Cen took it and gave Wang Ni a roll of piano scores and a piano, as well as a few books suitable for girls to read. Elder Cen personally chose a new name for Wang Ni—Wang Jingyan, which means that she is as radiant and flawless as a beautiful jade. After getting a new name, Wang Ni tried her best not to shed tears. She has a nice new name, and she will no longer be called a loser. Shao Yun'an nodded in his heart. As expected of the dean, the name is well-known.
The teacher apprenticeship banquet was held at Mr. Cen's mansion. Except for Jiang Kangning who came here uninvited, Mr. Cen only invited a few masters from Sun Moon Academy, after all, it was only his wife who was accepting apprentices. Shao Yun'an met Kang Rui, the only other "school master".
Kang Rui looks to be in his forties, with gray hair on his temples. He didn't seem to understand why Mr. Cen valued a peasant family so much, not only accepted his son, but even his daughter under his wife's name. Kang Rui was rather indifferent to Wang Shijing and Shao Yun'an, and they didn't come to him, as long as they were polite.
After eating, they chatted with Mr. Cen and Jiang Kangning for a while, Wang Shijing and Shao Yunan took their children to say goodbye, and Jiang Kangning walked with them. After they left, Kang Rui, who was left alone by Mr. Cen, asked, "Teacher, is it because the county magistrate is here to recruit disciples?"
There were outsiders around, but Shao Yunan didn't call Jiang Kangning brother, Mr. Cen stroked his gray beard and said, "Don't underestimate them. Then Shao Yunan is a strange person. He may not be as good as you in terms of book knowledge, but he is not as good as you in terms of talent." If it's you, I'm afraid I'm not as good as him. Kang Ning recognized the two of them as righteous brothers."
Kang Rui was shocked.
Elder Cen said cautiously: "What surprises and changes he can bring to you and me, to Yongxiu County, and even to Great Yan Kingdom, I will wait and see."
"teacher?"
"Let's see."
Coming out of Cen's hometown, Jiang Kangning told Shao Yun'an that he was going to Beijing tomorrow. Shao Yun'an immediately asked if he would bring more wine and tea. Jiang Kangning told him not to worry, if the trip to Beijing went smoothly, then when he came back, Shao Yun'an might have to take out all the tea and wine in Shao Yunan's hands.
Shao Yun'an said: "Then I will first wish you a successful trip to Beijing this time, brother. I will wait for your good news."
Jiang Kangning said confidently: "Brother, I believe this trip will be successful, you two just wait for the good news from Brother! But Yunan, I will not hide from you, Brother, you can't tell the emperor what you said. From your words, brother needs to take your credit."
There is no need for Jiang Kangning to explain, Shao Yunan understood what he meant, and immediately said: "Brother, I understand. I am already eye-catching enough now. Big brother just do it, and little brother will support you unconditionally. Little brother will never change his original intention, sell it Tea and wine, waiting for my big brother to be my big backer."
"Heh..." Jiang Kangning almost couldn't hold back his pat on Shao Yun'an's head, "You have so much confidence in elder brother, elder brother will live up to you." He looked at Wang Shijing, "During my absence, if there is anything at home, you will Go find old Cen."
Wang Shijing immediately said: "Thank you for your concern, brother, and the journey is smooth sailing."
Jiang Kangning: "Then wait for the good news from Big Brother."
On the way back, Wang Shijing was still driving the car, Shao Yunan hugged Nizi, and Wang Qing was next to him. Nizi is the happiest today, and her little face is still red. Shao Yun'an kissed Nizi's little face, and Nizi buried herself shyly in her little daddy's arms.
"Is Nizi happy today?"
"Happy!"
"Like the new name?"
"like!"
Shao Yun'an stretched out his palm, and wrote Nizi's new name stroke by stroke: "When Nizi grows up, you can't tell others casually, especially men, remember your boudoir name."
"Um."
"Tomorrow Nizi will learn to write her new name, and then tell your friends that you have changed your name and will not be called Wang Ni anymore."
"Um!"
Nizi hugged her little dad tightly with the other hand, smiling happily.
Wang Shijing gave the horse a whip to make the horse run faster. It was cold outside, but he felt very hot, and the words from inside the carriage made him not feel the cold of winter at all.