After returning from the town, Ling Yun's only gain was knowing the channel through which he could obtain news - the teahouse.
Due to the underdeveloped communication facilities in ancient times and the gathering of people from all walks of life in teahouses, teahouses naturally became the center for information exchange.
What Ling Yun thought was not wrong. Teahouses were indeed a gathering center for all kinds of information in ancient times.
People from all over the world gather here, whether they are old or young, and once the chat box is opened, they can talk about the past and the present, and you can make fun of them all over the world.
In this era of information congestion, places that can provide confidence are often limited, but bustling teahouses can bring people a lot of fresh information.
However, although the town was not very far from his home, it was still twenty miles away, and it was obviously impossible to walk there by himself.
Not to mention whether his family would allow it, but even if it was allowed, he would not dare to go alone due to his current physical fitness and age.
If you meet a gangster on the road and kidnap you, you will lose more than you gain. So I can only keep this matter in mind and wait for a suitable opportunity to talk about it in detail.
After taking a rest, it's time to go to school.
"Master said that when three people are walking together, there must be my teacher. Ling Yun is about the same age as you. He can recite and memorize every assignment. It's better for you. You don't learn well, but you are the best at this trick. It's the son's fault if he doesn't teach his father.
, the laziness of a teacher who is not strict in teaching.”
Facing this group of students, Li Chuan was heartbroken and wondered why Ling Yun could do it but they couldn't. They were all the same age, so why was there such a big gap?
Students in the audience: What? Sir, did you also have the talent of Lingyun when you were studying?
Ling Yun had no idea what Li Chuan was thinking. If he knew, he would probably mourn for those children.
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However, Ling Yun, who was sitting in the courtyard teahouse practicing calligraphy, could feel Li Chuan's anger through the barrier.
He didn't feel gloating about their misfortune, but he felt a little sorry for them. After all, he was not a real child. He would not be scolded or beaten severely for memorizing books like this.
Now when they heard Ling Yun's name, it was like a bolt from the blue, knowing that disaster was not far away.
As a result, Luo Hu looked aggrieved every time he saw him. You can imagine how other people felt.
In fact, he felt that Li Chuan was amiable and respectable, and he had high hopes for them.
As far as Ling Yun is concerned, he has never scolded him or hit him even once, which is very commendable.
He had already decided that since he had almost finished his elementary education, the only thing left was to practice calligraphy.
But when it comes to calligraphy, Ling Yun has no talent. Not only does he have no talent, he already feels that this is his shortcoming. When faced with difficulties, he can't calm down and he can't practice well.
Ling Yun murmured in his heart, this may be because when God opens a window for you, he will close a door for you.
When he told Li Chuan about this, the latter readily agreed, saying that this was what he had originally intended because he had taught him everything he could.
The rest can only go further by looking for scholars in the county or enrolling in academies.
When he explained that he no longer came to school every day, he noticed that the corners of Li Zhenxing's mouth were slightly raised.
And when he heard Li Chuan say that he could borrow books or come to him at any time if he had any questions, his expression turned gloomy, like a deflated rubber ball.
When they got home, they found Ms. Yang and Dawa sunbathing at the door with their hair disheveled. It turned out that Ms. Yang was teaching Dawa how to be a female prostitute.
Nühong is commonly known as needlework. In a society where men farm and women weave, it is a compulsory course for women regardless of their family background.
The eldest daughter of a well-to-do rich family works as a prostitute for self-cultivation, or to give favors. For example, their family does needlework simply to supplement their family income and pass the time. After all, there are no other entertainment projects here, so why not?
Why.
Ling Yun watched from the side and found that sewing was not that simple. It was not like the rough sewing and mending that we old men did. It required not only precision but also calmness.
The eldest child is very careful and patient. He quickly mastered the basics and sewed smoothly every stitch.
Seeing this, Mr. Yang smiled and praised highly: "Other jobs are not good, but needlework is good. I can sew like this for the first time."
Ling Yun doesn't agree with this. His sister is smart and capable, and she takes good care of him. You praise people when you praise them, so why do you even praise them at the expense of others?
The eldest child's cheeks slowly turned crimson, and her face was filled with joy. Although she was the eldest, she had not been loved since she was a child. She was given all the work, but she found that other women in the village were also like this.
So, although I have no complaints in my heart, I am still very worried.
When Shiro was not born, neither the Yang family nor anyone else had a good attitude towards her. Whenever something went wrong, they would yell at her and even fight her. In her heart, she admired and feared the Yang family.
After Shiro was born, she became a little more amiable. Especially when she took good care of him, the whole family looked kindly on her and praised her without hesitation.
She felt that Shiro was her lucky man, who brought her a lot of joy. Of course, she took good care of Shiro, and it was not just for herself.
As the eldest sister, she naturally wants to protect her younger brothers and sisters and keep them safe, so whenever something happens, she will rush forward without hesitation.
It was rare to receive Yang's praise today, so I was naturally very excited and speechless for a moment.
Yang looked at her dark and thin face, her lips were almost untouched, and her eyebrows were all her shadow, and she couldn't help feeling a little distressed.
She actually knew in her heart that she had suffered a lot over the years. She worked hard every day without complaining. No matter what work was given to her, she could do it with her heart. She felt a little guilty for her.
She felt that she had not been kind to these girls over the years, and the number of times she had done them was no less.
Thinking about it like this makes me feel a mixture of emotions, and my heart is like a knife. After all, although she is a girl, she is still a piece of flesh that she gave birth to after ten months of pregnancy, with broken muscles and bones connected to the flesh.
I felt a little uncomfortable showing such tenderness, so I hurriedly said: "Don't look around, I don't want to hold on to your fingers anymore."
Ling Yun watched from the side, watching the changes in his mother, thinking that Yang was just like that, with a sharp mouth and a soft heart, low emotional intelligence when speaking, and sharp words.
Ling Yun looks at Yang who is fierce on the surface, but no matter how he looks at her, he feels that she is the softest in her heart. However, she is not so affectionate when it comes to her children. After all, not everyone can see her deep love.
Just after lunch, before Ling Yun could explain why he didn't have to go to school anymore, Li Chuan came to the door.
Ling Yun probably knew the purpose of his trip, and he had some longing in his heart, maybe it was the desire to continue studying, but this vision was not that strong.
Li Chuan came. Although his family didn't know why, they were overjoyed and immediately welcomed him into the living room of his grandfather's room.
As soon as Li Chuan walked in, Mrs. Liang quickly brought tea and water, and then took his wife and granddaughters out, taking away the curious Ling Yun. Only his father was left, leaving him very embarrassed.
"Your son is naturally gifted. You should continue studying and you will definitely gain fame in the future. However, if you work hard enough, you will die, or you may pass out. If you can become a Jinshi, it will not only bring glory to your family, but also the supreme glory of our village."
Li Chuan just sat down and spoke directly without even drinking tea.
Seeing the only educated person in the village praising Ling Yun like this, the two of them were naturally extremely excited, beaming with joy, and could not calm down for a long time.
"So, your education is now a must, what are your plans?" Looking at the two people who were ecstatic, he directly concluded that Ling Yun had completed his enlightenment and there was no need to go to him again.
When Li Chuan said that Lingyun Elementary School had been completed, the two of them were stunned and in disbelief. They were obviously shocked by his words.
Although they knew that Ling Yun was smart and talented, they didn't necessarily know that Meng Xue could be completed so quickly.
Other people sometimes couldn't learn three books in a year, but their family, Shiro, could finish it in a month.
Some people have been kicked out by their teachers after two or three years of elementary school before they have completed their studies. However, they graduated in three months.
In fact, Ling Daren had never thought about asking Shiro to study. In his mind, studying was something only wealthy squires and landlords did.
Those wealthy landowners sent their children to enlightenment early, not seeking fame and fame, but just seeking not to become prodigal sons.
After all, as long as he does not waste his family and maintains a good family background, he can ensure that he will have enough food and clothing throughout his life.
But it is impossible for an ordinary family like them to make a living. Not only does it cost money to support a scholar, but if you don't get any fame, it's all in vain.
Thinking of this, Ling Daren felt sorry for Tie Wa. As long as his family had some wealth, his talent could be put to use.
If he is mediocre, then that's it, and his life will probably pass by mediocrely, but my son is so smart.
Besides, Li Chuan came specifically to visit, naturally hoping to let them continue to let Ling Yun study.
The two looked at each other, but did not answer. Li Chuan knew their concerns, so naturally he would not rush them deliberately.
In the main room, a conversation about Ling Yun's fate was going on.
"This child is talented, can sit still, and is smart. It would be a pity not to study."
After drinking tea, Li Chuan looked like he was unwilling to achieve his goal.
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"The family is really in trouble. All the money in and out of the village was just paid off this year. Now we can say that we are debt-free and our life has just become easier. If Shiro is just literate, it won't cost much, but if he takes the scientific examination, he will need a steady stream of money.
, it took more than ten or twenty years to study. How can our family support it now? It’s not that we don’t want to, we really have no choice.”
Ling Dashan was very helpless, he naturally wanted to confess, but after thinking about it these days, he really couldn't find a way to make money quickly, and it seemed unrealistic no matter how he looked at it.
Hearing Ling Dashan sigh, he continued: "Besides, I'm afraid that he won't be able to study in the future, won't be able to do farm work, and won't be able to even talk about getting married. Wouldn't this ruin the child?"
"Farming, farming, all my life I have only known farming. Our ancestors have been farming for generations, but what has happened in the end? If this child's qualifications are mediocre, it will be fine, but how can such a talent be buried without thinking it is child's play?
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Li Chuan was furious and felt that Ling Dashan was simply unreasonable.
In fact, Ling Dashan also wanted Ling Yun to continue studying, but this matter could not be rushed. The family's debt had just been paid off. As the saying goes, a debt-free person would be light-hearted. If the family had no savings, how could they dare to let him continue to study.