Fuquan took advantage of delivering food to Sun Hao and leaned into his ear and said.
"Okay, I'll reward you."
When Sun Hao heard that his goal was achieved, he looked proud and took out a silver coin from his wallet and threw it to Fuquan.
"Thank you, Master." He hurriedly caught it, put it in his mouth and bit it. Seeing Sun Hao's disgusted face, he quickly smiled and stuffed it into his sleeve.
His father had already found out the identity of this gentleman. Wei Cheng was the Tutor of the Great Yan Dynasty. He once taught the emperor. Now he has retired and returned to his hometown to become a teacher in the academy. The first thing he did after taking office was to accept the disciples.
People who heard the news were all excited. If they could take Mr. Wei's name, wouldn't they become brothers with the Holy Master? With this relationship, it would be much easier to become an official in the court in the future.
Sun Hao was so bold that he asked his servants to bribe the academy's gentlemen and replace his and Shen Yanqing's articles.
Shen Yanqing was powerless and didn't dare to tell anyone as long as he was given some money to show off. Sun Hao was used to bullying others and was not afraid of his disobedience.
Shen Yanqing didn't know that he almost missed the opportunity to become a disciple again and was currently copying exam materials.
We have already found a shop for the bookstore, which is located at the east end of the academy and can be reached within the time of a cup of tea.
The shop is not big, about 20 square meters. Xu Ziwen built a shelf to display books and placed two rows of tables and stools for students to read.
The rent of the shop is five taels of silver per month. Because it is close to the academy, the price is relatively expensive in Furong Town. Xu's father heard that they were in the business of scholars. Not only did he not blame him, he also gave Xu Ziwen an extra ten taels of silver to buy paintings and calligraphy.
Now everything is ready and waiting for the opening.
Shen Yanqing copied ten books and placed them in the most eye-catching place on the bookshelf, where guests can see them as soon as they enter the door.
"I will take this book to promote it in the academy. Let people know that our bookstore sells magic weapons for exams!"
Although Xu Ziwen is not good at reading, he has a flexible mind. Shen Yanqing also thinks that his idea is a good one. The wine is not as good as the alley. He wants to make money early and become famous quickly.
"Brother Xu is smart!"
"That is, I am not as good as you in reading, but I am definitely better than you in business." In Xu Ziwen's words, this is the talent in the Xu family's bones.
"By the way, Brother Shen, did you know that a new gentleman in the academy is recruiting new disciples?"
Although Xu Ziwen didn't know the identity of the man, he vaguely heard that he had an extraordinary origin.
"I don't know."
"If you ask me, you have the best knowledge in our academy, and this disciple spot will definitely go to you."
Shen Yanqing was noncommittal, and Xu Ziwen saw that he was not interested and did not continue.
"I wonder what my sister-in-law is cooking for today?"
He is more concerned about what to have for lunch than the missing master.
Jiang Miao made chicken wontons today. Chopped bamboo shoots were mixed with pork and cooked in chicken soup that had been simmered for a day and night. The skin was thin and the meat was thick, delicious and juicy. There was a queue in front of the stall.
"Ms. Jiang, ever since I ate your food, I can't taste anything else!"
A student finished the soup and reluctantly returned the bowl. He wanted to have another bowl, but there was no room in his stomach.
"Who says otherwise? Madam Jiang's skills are really impressive. I wonder who is so lucky to marry you."
The men also gossiped, and many regular customers of the Shen family stall regarded Jiang Miao as a fairy.
She looks good and cooks delicious food. She is nothing but a fairy. They have never eaten such delicious food in their entire lives.
"Lady!"
Shen Yanqing stood outside for a moment, his expression getting darker and darker as he listened to his classmates' words. Miaoya was his and no one could take it away.
Jiang Miao was startled. She was not deaf. Why was Shen Yanqing so loud?
And... he seems to be calling me Niangzi!
Wang, who was a bystander, could see that the third child was jealous, so he looked at each other and smiled at Mr. Shen.
Jiang Miao was confused, but she didn't show it on her face. She smiled like a flower.
"Ms. sir, you are here!"
After declaring his sovereignty and successfully receiving envious looks from everyone, Shen Yanqing felt relieved and his expression softened.
"I'll help you."
"OK!"
The two of them cooperated tacitly, with one serving the food and the other collecting the money. Wang and Boss Shen were responsible for cleaning up.
Xu Ziwen voluntarily left after eating now, not wanting to disturb the two of them, and the students in front of the stall gradually dispersed.
"Ms. sir, please eat quickly."
Jiang Miao filled a large bowl for him. After watching him finish, she handed him the handkerchief in her arms to wipe his mouth. The handkerchief was scented with flowers and fruits, and was sweet, just like the smell of Jiang Miao's body.
After Shen Yanqing wiped her mouth, she stuffed it into her sleeve. Seeing Jiang Miao's puzzled eyes, the tips of his ears turned red and he dared not look at her, pretending to be calm.
"I'll return it to you after washing it."
"oh."
Jiang Miao didn't care, it was just a handkerchief, no more than a napkin in her eyes.
"Little lady, let's have a bowl of wontons."
Wei Cheng suddenly interrupted, interrupting the ambiguous atmosphere between the two. Shen Yanqing greeted Jiang Miao and said he was going back to the academy first.
"Goodbye, Mr. Master, study hard and take care of your body!"
"Um."
Wei Cheng glanced at it, looking a little stunned.
The young lady is charming, naive and smart, the husband is extremely handsome, and his features are pure and beautiful. How could such a small place grow such beautiful people?
"Master, your wontons."
The aroma was so fragrant that he didn't think much about it and just ate hard.
The food this little lady cooks is amazing!
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Jiang Miao was busy setting up a stall recently and almost forgot to go to Jinxiu Pavilion to deliver the goods. She picked all the flowers on the mountain and made a hundred beads in total. It is only August now, and these fragrant beads are enough to sell until next year.
Because the number of fragrant beads was limited and the wooden boxes did not require too many, Jiang Miao asked Shen Erlang to stop temporarily. Shen Erlang looked disappointed. He had saved three taels of silver in two months by making wooden boxes. Suddenly he lost his job. People have lost their spirits.
Mrs. Xu was also a little anxious. Her belly was already very big and she was probably about to give birth. Jiang Miao did not dare to disturb her.
"Second brother and second sister-in-law, don't worry, listen to me first." Jiang Miao took out a drawing and handed it to Shen Erlang.
"Although the wooden boxes are no longer used, they can be used to make other things, such as children's toys."
"Toy?"
The two were confused, what was the toy?
"It's just things for children to play with, such as rattles, jigsaw puzzles, and so on."
"I've never done this..." Shen Erlang looked embarrassed. He usually only did house building work, and he didn't know if he could make something too delicate.
"I made a drawing, and second brother can try it."
What do modern children like to play most? Cars, guns for boys, and Barbie dolls for girls. Children in ancient times should be no exception.
The drawings drawn by Jiang Miao differentiate between men and women.
The boy's carriage was a mini carriage, the size of an adult's hand. Just like a regular carriage, the wheels could rotate and were pulled by two horses in front. There was also a miniature man sitting in the carriage, which was so lifelike that Shen Erlang fell in love with it at first sight. Already.
"This is so exquisite...just like the real thing."
"It's just like the real thing. This person can still get out of the car."
"Okay, I'll try."
Jiang Miao marked the dimensions of each part, and it was clear at a glance how to connect them. Shen Erlang thought it shouldn't be difficult to do it.
