After listening to Dong Nuan's words, Dong Yao instantly felt a lot of pressure on himself.
But he has nothing to be afraid of, after all, he has been studying really well recently.
After Dong Nuan thought about it for a while, she turned to Dong Sanchun and said, "Dad, we'll see what happens next year. If Dong Yao does well in his studies, send him to the town and find a good private school for him."
Dong Yao:?
No, he hasn't reacted yet. Why has the difficulty increased again?
Dong Nuan didn't really care much about this in the past, but after getting in touch with Gou Qingyun and seeing the faces of people like Dong Zisheng, she finally clearly saw the importance of class in today's era.
Therefore, in this family, there must be a scholar.
It’s too late in winter and spring, but Dong Yao can still save someone!
If it weren't for the fact that women couldn't take the imperial examination, Dong Nuan actually prepared to take it himself.
However, there is nothing we can do now.
Dong Sanchunyi heard that Dong Yao would be sent to the town, and it would definitely cost more to go to the town to study than in the village. Although he was not happy, he knew that keeping warm in winter was also for the benefit of his family.
If Dong Yao succeeds, then they will all benefit from it, especially him as the father.
Thinking of this, he nodded solemnly: "Dong Yao, you have to live up to your expectations!"
Dong Yao:……
Hey, I don’t dare to respond casually to this.
He turned his head and glanced at Dong Nuan quietly, and then saw Dong Nuan looking at him with a smile.
Dong Yao suddenly got excited, stood up straight and said, "Okay, Dad, I understand, I will do it!"
After finishing speaking, Dong Yao himself was at a loss.
So, where did he get the courage to agree?
Mrs. Dong Wu originally thought that these snacks were valuable and wanted to keep them well. After all, it was the Chinese New Year. If guests came to the house, it would look good on the face.
As a result, after hearing Dong Nuan's explanation, Dong Wu waved her hands tiredly and pretended that she didn't see anything.
Winter peach and dongzao wanted to eat, but Dong Nuan didn't say anything, and they didn't dare to eat it at all.
Seeing this scene, Ms. Dongwu turned around even more tiredly to prepare dinner.
It gets dark early in the winter, and Dong Nuan has been hungry for most of the day. It is really necessary to cook early, so that everyone can eat and get the cat into bed early, so that they can stay warm.
"Eat." Dong Nuan waved her hand, gesturing to Dong Yao and the others to eat snacks.
The three children left happily. Dongsanchun saw that Dongnuan probably had something to say to Hanjianglou. Although he was not very happy, he still turned around and started to light the fire.
Dong Nuan does have something to say to Hanjiang Tower, and the reason is naturally...
The flower that was planted in his backyard before, after the weather got cold, Hanjianglou moved the flower into a pot and put it in the house. It was treated better than him every day, sleeping on the warm kang, and turning over nothing.
Turning the soil, watering, etc.
Hanjianglou had a gut feeling that this flower should be quite valuable. He didn't do much research on flowers in his previous life, so he couldn't recognize the Wei Zi.
However, he knew it should be valuable, so he took special care of it.
"By the way, how is that flower growing?" Dong Nuan was concerned about the flower. Naturally, it was because Gou Qingyun accidentally mentioned yesterday that the county magistrate was worried about what New Year gift to give to the prefect.
The county magistrate doesn't have any intention of trying to please you, but he can't be too perfunctory, lest the magistrate put on his shoes.
Among the information Gou Qingyun mentioned, there was a vague statement that the prefect's wife liked flowers.
Then Dong Nuan thought of the one at Hanjiang Tower before.
If we didn't spawn one plant now, it would arouse others' suspicion. In the warm winter, we actually planned to spawn a few more plants, but after thinking about it again, it was actually unnecessary.
Things are rare and expensive. If several plants appear at once, even if they are rare varieties, they may not be sold at a particularly high price.
Therefore, Dong Nuan feels that one plant is enough.
"It's growing pretty well." Hanjianglou wasn't sure what the flower was like, but it was growing very well.
Hearing this, Dong Nuan nodded, turned slightly towards Hanjiang Tower, and lowered his voice and said: "I heard from Miss Gou that the county magistrate is currently worrying about the annual gift for the prefect. The prefect's wife likes it."
flower."
Regarding this news, Hanjianglou thought about it carefully for a long time and seemed to have some impression. However, he had no contact with Fucheng people, so it would be easy to scare people when he said it at first, so when he finally said it, he replied
Went back.
And Dong Nuan paused for a moment, then said: "It's hard work for you, drive a donkey cart to the town, rent a carriage to the county, that way the journey will be faster, and it won't be so cold. The main thing is that the flowers can't help but
Dong, you send it over and tell me my name, I have a token here from Miss Gou."
What Gou Qingyun gave him was a small wooden sign with words engraved on it.
Even if this thing is wandering outside, it is not easy to cause misunderstandings.
Therefore, Gou Qingyun gave winter warmth.
This task is not difficult. The rest of the price negotiation and so on, Dong Nuan only needs to get to the bottom of it, and then we can go to Hanjiang Tower to negotiate.
In fact, the reason why Dong Nuan chose to send flowers at this time was not to sell them, but to gain favor.
If you really want to ask for a price, my purple peony is a rare variety among peonies, and the price is a thousand taels. If you meet someone who loves flowers, it is not impossible to sell it.
Although Magistrate Gou cannot be considered absolutely incorruptible, he does not have much wealth. Just look at Gou Qingyun and you will know.
Therefore, one thousand taels was definitely an unaffordable price for him.
Even so, I still have to give him winter warmth, and the price is extremely cheap, so of course he wants to build relationships, do favors, and stabilize the relationship between himself and Gou Qingyun.
"You directly ask for one hundred taels. If the other party is willing to pay more, the upper limit will not exceed one hundred and fifty taels, and the lower limit will not be less than one hundred taels." Although Dong Nuan felt that the other party should not be ignorant of the goods, but he had to be just in case.
Bar.
Hanjianglou didn't understand flowers, so he just nodded and listened.
After listening to Dong Nuan's words, she asked hoarsely: "Nuan Ya...are you a person who likes reading?"
Regarding the question of Hanjiang Tower, Dong Nuan raised her head in surprise and looked at him doubtfully for a long time before shrugging and smiling: "Not really, I just think that having fame will bring some convenience."
At least, he won't always be bullied by the likes of Dongzi Sheng.
Hanjianglou understood it as soon as he heard it. He thought for a while and asked tentatively: "The imperial court is recruiting troops recently. How about I go and give it a try?"
Because it is not a time when border wars are intense and soldiers are in short supply, conscription is now like a monthly routine. If you have it, you can do it, and if you don't, forget it. There is no intention of compulsory collection.
Hanjiang Tower actually doesn't want to go, because he will be recognized back later. If he has military merit, wouldn't he be able to take advantage of that disgusting family?
However, if it is for the sake of warmth in winter, Hanjiang Tower is willing to swallow this nausea first.
This chapter has been completed!