Chapter 24
"Are you the young master of the Lu family?"
Zhang Fengan asked Lu Changgong.
Lu Changgong wore a dark green robe with bamboo patterns embroidered on it. His whole person was as handsome as the temperament revealed by his clothes, and he had a hint of erectness.
"Mr. Hui, yes, junior Lu Changgong."
Zhang Fengan looked at him and smiled.
Over the years, he has taught not only a thousand but also hundreds of students, and he has developed some skills in reading faces.
He would have an idea of the student's character at a glance.
Zhang Fengan spoke a few more words to Lu Changgong, not asking about his studies, but just chatting casually about pens, inks, paper and inkstones, and about daily life matters.
Lu Changgong knew that the person in front of him was a famous teacher, and he thought of his aunt, who loved her dearly, and respected her very much.
He replied politely: "Juniors are used to getting up early... I can eat whatever is cooked in the kitchen. I don't have any special preferences..."
Zhang Fengan nodded with satisfaction.
He is diligent and not picky about food and is a good boy.
Lu Changgong said: "Sir, I have to pay my respects to my mother."
Zhang Fengan smiled and let him go.
This kid is a good boy. I thought he might be teaching a dandy, but I was pleasantly surprised.
He returned to his guest room, very happy, as if he had found a treasure.
"Mom, I met a gentleman when I came here. He should be Mr. Zhang."
When they arrived at Chuisi Hall, Lu Changgong and Lin Yunwan talked about what happened in the morning.
Lin Yunwan smiled lightly: "What do you think of Mr. Zhang?"
He recalled Zhang Fengan's face.
"The cheeks are too thin and there are a lot of white hairs. At Mr.'s age, he shouldn't have so many white hairs."
Finally, he concluded: "Although he is serious, he is a good teacher who cares about his students."
Lin Yunwan smiled after hearing this.
"Mother, why are you laughing?"
Lu Changgong didn't even dare to eat breakfast.
Lin Yunwan said: "I think you are observing very carefully. Eat quickly. You have rarely become rounder these days. Eat more, and you will grow taller in the future."
After Lu Changgong finished eating, he asked him: "After all, Mr. Zhang has passed the imperial examination and is more knowledgeable about the examination than me. Do you want Mr. Zhang to teach you too?"
Lu Changgong shook his head.
"Mother, didn't you say that learning is not something that can be accomplished in a day? My son is just learning in front of you for a while. He will still go to school in the future, no less than this time."
"Mr. Zhang understands it, and so do the teachers in the school."
Lin Yunwan looked at him in surprise, this child...
Although no matter what she taught, she understood everything clearly, but unexpectedly she started to have her own ideas!
Lu Changgong stood up and said, "My son will go to the study to practice calligraphy first."
Lin Yunwan nodded.
Lu Changgong crossed the threshold and suddenly turned his head, but said nothing and left with a blushing face.
Although Lin Yunwan didn't know what he wanted to say, she probably guessed that it should be something that would make her happy, but the child was reserved and embarrassed to say it.
"Taoye, look at the yard. Pingye, come with me to the house of the Marquis and his wife."
Ge Baoer's treatment in the mansion has not yet been decided. The old lady wants her to withdraw money from the public account, and it depends on whether the Wei family is willing.
When they arrived at Wei's place, Lin Yunwan asked with concern: "I haven't paid my respects to my mother-in-law for a long time. I wonder how my father-in-law is doing lately?"
Wei sighed: "It's not the same as before, sober for a while and confused for a while. But now it doesn't hurt people so much."
Lin Yunwan nodded.
That's good.
Otherwise, it would be uncomfortable for the maids and women to be injured.
"Mother-in-law, there is one thing I can't decide here, and I want you to help me decide."
"What's up?"
Pingye handed over a booklet and Lin Yunwan said: "The old lady asked me to set a monthly routine for my cousin. I wonder if I will wrong my cousin if I treat her like a concubine. After all, this is the old routine many years ago."
Mrs. Wei immediately said angrily: "She is an outsider, how can she compare with my eldest aunt?!"
"The unlucky little hooves stirred up chaos in our house as soon as they entered our house."
Mrs. Wei snatched the book and said, "Don't worry about this matter. I will handle it."
Of course Lin Yunwan had to decline: "Mother-in-law, this is the old lady after all..."
"Then I have to take care of it. You take care of everything in the house. It's rare for me to share the worries for the old lady. Okay, you can go back."
Lin Yunwan left easily.
Wei's mother came over and said to her: "Madam, why do you want to get involved in the old lady's affairs? This is not good."
"What's wrong!"
Wei said stubbornly: "There's nothing wrong with it!"
Immediately, someone was sent to decorate Ge Baoer's room and assign maids.
She is not as good at housekeeping as Lin Yunwan, but she is also a lady from an official family, so she can still take care of these things.
In the Yushou Hall, a few rough ladies moved furniture to Ge Bao'er's room, old paint-peeling boxes, tables and chairs, and two yellow-haired maids who had not yet opened their faces. They were not very articulate. Don't persuade the master. It is good for the master to cause trouble.
It's a monthly salary for white-collar workers.
Ge Baoer was dumbfounded and stopped the mother-in-law and asked: "What are these?"
The mother-in-law said: "What else could it be? Furniture for girls."
Wu'er was also stunned. Where did this... come from?
Ge Baoer pointed to the yellowed area and said, "The paint has peeled off here."
"Oh, just touch it up if the paint is chipped. Please keep your voice down, girl, the old lady is still resting. If you make such a noise and wake up the old lady, who's to blame?"
Ge Baoer bit his lip, his eyes turned red when the servant left.
The servants threw feces on her without being punished and let her live in a house like a servant. Is this the result of seven years of suffering outside with her son?
He tried his best to find their mother and son, but when he got her back, he treated her like this.
"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuu"
Ge Baoer was lying on the bed crying, and Wu'er came over to persuade him: "Girl, stop crying. Girl..."
"Girl, Mother Yan is here."
Yan's mother had heard the noise a long time ago, and was afraid of disturbing the old lady, so she came over first.
"Xiliu, you go out first."
"yes."
Yan's mother said with a cold face, "Who are you crying for, girl?"
Ge Baoer sat up from the bed and said aggrievedly: "Mama Yan, I am not afraid of hardship. I have been used to hardship since I was a child, but the Lu family cannot insult people like this! How can one or two of them think I am someone else!"
Yan's mother sneered.
"Do you need me to tell you who this girl is? She is no longer a young lady."
Ge Baoer was trembling with anger and said with a pale face: "I want to find the prince and the old lady!"
Yan's mother advised: "Girl, these are sent by my wife's people, it is my wife's wish. My wife is the son's mother, do you really want to offend my wife right now?"
Ge Baoer pursed his lips.
Of course she doesn't want to.
It’s hard to predict how long the old lady will live, but Mrs. Wei still has a long time to live. What if she really becomes her serious mother-in-law and starts to argue with her...
Yan's mother said: "It's good that you understand it, girl."
He also reminded her: "Girl, don't forget your identity, and don't show off on weekdays. Of course, someone will worry about the young master's affairs. Don't try to get involved in everything. The girl has also seen it. Follow your ideas, and there will be nothing wrong with it." Good results.”
"Girl, if it's really for Master Qing's good and your own good, just stay calm. Everyone will be better off!"
These words stunned Ge Baoer.
