"I never tire of eating the red dates my husband gave me."
Bai Gui accepted the red dates, stuffed them into his arms, and said with a smile.
"Let's go and let the young people in the village meet you."
"At this time, it's almost time for morning school..."
Mr. Xu took out his pocket watch, looked at the direction of the hour hand, and said.
The pocket watch was a gift given to Mr. Xu by Bai Gui four years ago before studying in Japan. At first, Mr. Xu was not very used to using the pocket watch. He relied on his own biological clock and experience to judge the time. By the way, there is also a sundial in front of the ancestral hall, but the time has changed.
As time goes by, the more I know the benefits of keeping time with pocket watches, the more I cannot do without the help of pocket watches.
Not to mention, he looks like a celebrity and gentleman when he looks at his pocket watch from time to time.
Although Mr. Xu doesn't care much about other people's eyes, having others admire him still makes him feel more comfortable and satisfied.
The two of them went out one after the other.
When we arrived at the building on the west side opposite, we found Bailu Village School.
"Hello, sir!"
"I've seen Mr...."
As soon as I entered the door, each of the Mengtong boys greeted me and showed me the etiquette.
"This is Mr. Bai. Let's get to know each other. Mr. Bai is your senior. Well, you probably saw him when we had dinner yesterday. Your parents probably talk about Mr. Bai a lot..."
Xu Xiucai pointed at Bai Gui and said.
Bai Gui and he were both dressed as gentlemen, but he was used to wearing student uniforms, while Bai Gui wore a long gown. One looked like a gentleman from a new school in the city, and the other looked like a gentleman from an old school in the countryside.
"Hello Mr. Bai!"
Meng Tong present stood up and bowed.
"Meihe, how about you come over and teach a class?"
Xu Xiucai suggested.
"I'd better forget it. I don't have the patience and character to teach and educate people. Sir, you don't know that I worked as a teacher in Yanjing for a while. After I resigned, I secretly made up my mind to never teach anything again...
…”
Bai Gui declined politely.
To be honest, he was unwilling to teach the Mengtong children of Bailu Village School. There were two points. First, the current teaching method of Bailu Village School was still the old school, and it was difficult for Xu Xiucai to replace it. It was not easy to teach, and he did not know how to teach.
What to teach? Is it possible to teach enlightenment knowledge such as the Thousand-Character Essay? One class can only teach you how to imitate cats and tigers, but cannot teach any big principles. When it comes to enlightenment, he may not be as good as Xu Xiucai...
He taught Bei Man at the undergraduate level of women's school, so the students already had a basic foundation. What he said was profound and understandable.
The second is that he doesn't want to steal Xu Xiucai's limelight. Xu Xiucai's teaching is somewhat similar to that of a staid old master, but he is much more interesting. There is no need to belittle oneself in this regard. After teaching, if there are young children who "don't know what to do"...
..., he said something that slandered Xu Xiucai. This was a dereliction of duty on his part as a student.
"Okay, then you can just listen."
Mr. Xu nodded.
He didn't think as much as Bai Gui thought. He just wanted to let a successful senior teach his juniors. It was just a whim. Bai Gui declined. He didn't think it was Bai Gui's lack of face. There should be another reason.
A gentleman does not force others to make things difficult for them!
Bai Gui found a random boy to share a seat with and began to listen to the lecture.
as usual.
There is not much difference from the teachings five years ago.
…
night.
Bai Gui and Bai Youde brought live chickens, ducks, and some snacks and gifts to Bai Jiaxuan's home and paid a visit.
Several grown men were sitting on the kang.
Bai Wu, Bai Jiaxuan's wife Xiancao, went to the kitchen to pack some food and served it.
I warmed up a few more bottles of wine.
Talk while eating.
"Since Xianggong Bai thinks highly of our Bailu Village and is worthy of the quota, he has accepted the quota. In the past two days, I will ask the elders of the clan to agree on a good day for the recruitment and interview..."
Bai Jiaxuan's face glowed red and he said.
This matter is said to be caused by Bai Gui's family causing trouble to Bailu Village, but in fact, according to the wealth and reputation of Bai Gui's family, how can the entire Bailu Village work in vain? They will definitely be rewarded afterwards.
No matter it's Bai Gui or Bai Fu, they don't need that little money.
"Thank you very much, Chief Bai."
Bai Gui cupped his hand and thanked him.
"Xiancao, warm up another pot of good wine for Mr. Bai. It's not easy for Mr. Bai to come to our house once. He won't come back until he's drunk today."
Bai Jiaxuan shouted.
…
Day after day passed peacefully.
After about ten days, Bai Jiaxuan and the elders of the clan also discussed the auspicious time and auspicious days, and consulted some celebrities and sages nearby to know what was needed to prepare for the recruitment.
, don’t give it away hastily.
"It is recorded in Cui Xiang's "Wedding Text": 'The geese are given as gifts, and the deer skins are provided with them'..."
"I have notified the nearby villages to see if I can encounter wild deer in Bailuyuan. Then I will hunt and skin the deer as part of the betrothal gift..."
Bai Jiaxuan said.
As early as the Zhou Dynasty, it was stipulated what betrothal gifts should be given. For example, it is recorded in the "Book of Rites: Evening Ceremony": "The son-in-law enters with the wild goose, bows to him and goes to the hall, and then pays homage to the wild goose to pay tribute to his parents."
Dayan is a necessity for wealthy families to get married.
But deerskin is different. If you have it, it’s better. If you don’t have it, you don’t have to force it.
If this thing can be hunted, it is best to use it as a betrothal gift together with the wild geese. It can be regarded as a gift of leather and silk.
"I know this..."
Bai Gui thanked him.
The origin of Bailuyuan is that when King Ping of Zhou Dynasty moved eastward, white deer appeared in Bailuyuan, hence the name.
"There is Bailu Plateau in the west of Xinfeng County, and Bailu, King Ping of Zhou Dynasty, came out." - "Book of the Later Han·Du Guo Zhi".
Bailuyuan is adjacent to the Qinling Mountains, so it is normal for wild deer to appear.
"If there are no wild deer, the clan leader doesn't have to force them. I can buy another one when I get to Yanjing."
Bai Gui added.
Not long after he said goodbye to Bai Jiaxuan, he ran to the provincial capital to prepare the betrothal gift.
Although the betrothal gift can be bought in Yanjing, some exquisite and high-end betrothal gifts need to be customized early and there is no rush. And it is obviously more sincere to bring it from Qin Province to Yanjing...
Carrying the betrothal gifts from Qin Province to Yanjing... does not mean that he is really so serious, but that some betrothal gifts are not bulky, but they just take time. For example, some gold jewelry needs to be customized by hand, and a good goldsmith can be found to make it.
.
It often takes several months to create a set of gold jewelry.
Of course, it was Bai Gui who wanted to hide away and relax. He had to socialize at home every day, and he had to endure unnecessary noise at night. On the contrary, he was not as relaxed as in the provincial capital.
"Ms. Bai, why are you here in the provincial capital?"
In the provincial capital, Bai Zhai on Academy Street, Tian Xiaoe looked at Bai Gui who walked in the door in surprise.
As the New Year approached recently, Aunt Cui also returned home. Most of the gourd and chicken shops were temporarily closed, leaving her alone in the provincial capital. When she saw Bai Gui arriving, a happy smile suddenly appeared on her face.
She didn't dare go home without permission.
If she was the only one who went home without authorization, it would be difficult to explain. Who knows if she was kicked out, so she could only stay in the white house.
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