"Are you stupid or am I stupid?" Bai Banxia glared at him, "Let's go, parents should be anxious."
Qi Zhen's lips curved up and he walked side by side with her.
When the two returned to the stall, Baitian and the others were indeed a little anxious. All the pancakes and fruits were sold out.
"Girls, why have you been gone for so long? Didn't something happen?" Bai Tian asked Bai Banxia, but his eyes were fixed on Qi Zhen. He was worried that this boy had kidnapped his precious girl.
"I met the little fat man's cousin." Bai Banxia raised her eyebrows at her father and smiled a little.
Bai Tian understood instantly, but Zhang Lingzhi was stubborn and asked with a frown: "Why can't the little fat man persuade you that he asked his cousin to come forward and persuade a woman to persuade you?"
"Mom, she is the girl Erlang mentioned." Bai Banxia said with a smile.
Zhang Lingzhi's eyes widened instantly, and then he smiled and said, "Tell me what you look like, do you look good? What's your temperament like?"
"Let's talk while walking." Bai Banxia took Xiaocao's hand, Qi Zhen pushed the cart, and the family said goodbye to Du Sanniang and headed back.
On the way, Bai Banxia briefly talked about He Yunlan's situation, and then specifically asked: "Mom, don't tell the aunt when you go back. I don't know if Brother Erlang would like us to talk more. It will also easily make the aunt worry."
"It's a good girl, it's a pity." Zhang Lingzhi sighed, "Unless your brother Erlang goes to marry into his wife, your uncle and others will definitely not agree to it, and neither will your brother Erlang."
Bai Banxia nodded. With Brother Erlang's character, he would definitely not choose to get married.
"Okay, don't worry, just do business well. When we become prosperous, our family status will not be so far behind others, and maybe there is still hope." Bai Tian said optimistically.
Zhang Lingzhi rolled her eyes at him, "Just because we sell pancakes and fruits?"
"What's wrong with the pancakes? Don't they still have fat intestines?" Bai Tian said with a smile.
Bai Banxia fell into deep thought. What her father said was not unreasonable. No matter how rich the He family was, they were still merchants, at least not from a scholarly family. As long as the Bai family started doing business and the family conditions were good, there would still be opportunities.
In addition, what my mother said makes sense. Selling pancakes and fruits alone is definitely not enough. It is too slow. She has to think of other ways to make money. It is best if the whole family can participate.
"Maybe your second brother takes the imperial examination." Qi Zhen suddenly spoke.
"Ah?" Bai Banxia was stunned, but after thinking about it carefully, it might not be a different path.
Zhang Lingzhi shook his head, "Although Erlang is literate and smart, he is so old. I'm afraid it won't be enough if he doesn't study for a few years, right? Girls can't wait for a few years either."
"By the way, I just heard someone talking outside, saying that the emperor's younger brother has seized the throne. Doesn't the new emperor have to grant amnesty to the world when he ascends the throne? Doesn't he also need to open an encore in advance? If Brother Erlang can be a scholar, he and Yun Lan will also
It's not impossible." Bai Banxia said as she patted her head.
She thought of Erlang's blushing when he mentioned Miss He, and He Yunlan's blunt words, "I love you Erlang," and she felt hot in her heart, hoping to help them get together.
"Mom and dad, you go back first. I'll go find Brother Erlang and come home later." After saying that, she handed the grass to Zhang Lingzhi, turned around and ran back.
"This child..." Zhang Lingzhi hurriedly said to Qi Zhen, "Xiao Qi, just follow her and we can go back by ourselves."
Qi Zhen nodded, put down the cart and chased after him.
Bai Banxia really ran back to the town in one breath, and ran to the shop where Bai Shengming was an apprentice. The boy at the door recognized her and called Bai Shengming out for her.
"Ban Xia, has something happened at home? Why are you in such a hurry?" Bai Shengming suddenly became worried when he saw that her forehead was covered with sweat and her face was flushed with heat.
Bai Banxia waved her hands hurriedly, "No, I'm just anxious to discuss something with you."
"Say." Bai Shengming breathed a sigh of relief.
Bai Banxia took a few breaths, told him what she thought, and finally said: "I met He Yunlan outside today."
Bai Shengming trembled and asked nervously: "She, what did she say?"
"She said she was happy with you." As soon as Bai Banxia said these words, Bai Shengming's face instantly turned red to his neck, as red as a cooked prawn.
"Brother Erlang, she doesn't care about her family status or other people's opinions, and she can directly express her feelings for you. If you also like her, shouldn't you work hard for her?" Bai Banxia continued, "You
You can ask for leave from your master and go to the academy to study now. You don’t have to worry about the cost of studying, I will arrange it."
Bai Shengming didn't regain his composure for a long time. After thinking about it, he said, "What if Enke had not been opened in advance?"
"Then wait one more year. You will have more time and greater opportunities. Yunlan doesn't want to get married too early. I think she will wait for you." Bai Banxia said.
"But I'm afraid I won't pass the exam and my money will be wasted." Bai Shengming said distressedly, "I haven't read many books."
"You know all the words, but you don't have any foundation. You can learn how to do accounting, so what are you afraid of? What's more, there is something called a pre-exam assault class in this world." Bai Banxia laughed, "If you
If you are willing to give it a try, please ask for leave from Master, come home with us to discuss it, and go to the academy to study tomorrow."
Bai Shengming didn't hesitate for too long. He clenched his fist and said, "You're right. I should try my best for once, and I will suffer you all."
At this time, it was very expensive to provide a scholar. Tuition fees, books, pens, ink, and paper were not cheap, so it was not easy for farmers to find a scholar.
"We won't talk nonsense. We will consider the money. Brother Erlang, just concentrate on your studies. If you are admitted as a scholar, it will be a glorious thing and the whole family will be happy." Bai Banxia said with a smile.
"Little sister, thank you." Bai Shengming bowed respectfully.
"This idea was Qi Zhen's." Bai Banxia glanced at Qi Zhen, wondering whether he had recovered his memory or not. His thinking was indeed broader than hers, a modern soul.
Bai Shengming bowed to Qi Zhen again, and Qi Zhen helped him, "Go and talk to your master."
"good."
Bai Shengming quickly packed up his baggage and came out. He said with a smile: "I was originally afraid that Master would object, but I didn't expect that he agreed with it. He also gave me a set of pen and ink and asked me to work hard."
"Brother Erlang's master is a good person. I heard that he punished Chu Yuan before." Bai Banxia nodded and said.
"Master is a very good person. Even if someone made fun of his status as a married woman, he never really cared about it. He said that a person's self-confidence or low self-esteem is his own business. Don't let others affect you." Bai Shengming said.
This is very reasonable. Although Bai Banxia has never met Erlang Ge's master, based on these words, she admires this master very much.
The three of them walked home, chatting about each other's thoughts along the way.
Qi Zhen does not recommend that Bai Shengming go to a school to study. The progress of the school can be fast or slow. If it is too advanced, he may not be able to keep up. If it is too shallow and too slow, it will be too late. It will also be difficult for the teacher to guide him one-on-one. It is better to find a teacher.
