ebookland Chapter 424 Thoughts
Chapter 424 Thoughts
Master Zheng smiled and let his granddaughter act coquettishly for a long time before he reluctantly gave in.
Maybe she can memorize one less text, and she can make a distinction in future teaching.
Zheng Wanru was so happy that she diligently massaged her grandfather's back and shoulders.
In fact, even if she didn't say it, Master Zheng would still want to change his teaching methods.
As the former president of an academy, Master Zheng was very insightful in teaching his disciples. Only by teaching students in accordance with their aptitude can the sustainability of teaching be ensured.
During this period, he was so harsh on his disciples and granddaughter just to test their bottom line.
There are still some results. For example, Zhizhi, although the knowledge taught is more advanced and she finds it difficult to learn, she can still remember it.
For example, her granddaughter, well, her foundation is very shallow, you can tell without even touching her.
Zheng Wanru had no idea what her grandfather was thinking, and she was still smiling foolishly.
After dinner, Shen went to see her daughter, but found that she was still in the study, working hard on her homework with her brothers.
She frowned slightly and went to find her husband.
"Husband, Wanru is a woman. What's the point of reading so many books? As she grows older, it's time for her to learn needlework, cooking, music, chess, calligraphy and painting."
Shen was born into a family of officials. Although her mother's family was only a small official of the sixth rank, she was the second daughter and received a good education since childhood.
In her opinion, for women to study, it is enough for them to be able to read and write.
It is more important to cultivate some housekeeping skills, or develop some hobbies, so that you can be a good helper to your husband in the future.
Zheng Ming put down the pen in his hand and looked up at her: "Sewing and cooking will be taught by the servants in the future. As for music, chess, calligraphy and painting, which are the six arts of a gentleman, her father will teach her."
Shen frowned. That wasn't what she meant.
"I think we should hire a female tutor for Wanru..."
"No need." Zheng Ming stood up and pressed his wife into the chair. "Qingqing, I know that if I learn what you said, I might be able to find a good marriage for my daughter with a prominent family."
"But the Zheng family doesn't rely on their daughter's marriage to secure marriages, nor do they seek wealth and glory. They just want her to be content and happy. Since she likes to read, let her read."
"I hope that what my daughter learns is for her own benefit, not to become someone else's wife or daughter-in-law."
Zheng Ming studied with his father since he was young, but his talent was average. Later, he took over the family business and managed the family.
But he and his father agree on some things.
Shen's heart was slightly shaken, and her eyes were full of meaning.
This was the first time she had heard such words. Even though she already agreed in her heart, she couldn't help but say stubbornly: "How do you know Wanru likes reading? I see she is very distressed every day."
Zheng Ming didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Why don't you go ask your daughter?"
Shen really went there.
She stood outside the study for half an hour, watching her daughter yawn, then put away the manuscript and stretched.
Zheng Wanru looked around and saw that her brothers were still working hard, and she couldn't help but feel secretly happy.
"Ahem, I'm going back to rest."
Then he couldn't stop the smile on his lips and walked out slowly.
Zheng Xiyun's face darkened as he watched her leave. Then he lowered his head and thought of the unfinished homework. Somehow, the sadness in his heart deepened.
As soon as Zheng Wanru came out, she saw her mother. She was startled and saluted, "Mom, why are you here?"
Shen smiled gently, took the cloak from the maid, and put it on her daughter: "Come and see you."
The mother and daughter talked as they walked towards the backyard.
"Ru'er, do you think studying is hard?"
Zheng Wanru nodded vigorously and complained, "There are so many things to remember. My daughter used to learn Thousand Character Classic and The Analects and thought she knew how to read, but now when she's reading, she finds there are still many things she doesn't recognize."
"Also, my grandfather is very strict. I've been spanked for two consecutive days because I couldn't answer a question."
She sighed deeply.
"Zhizhi is amazing. Grandfather often praises her in class."
Seeing that she was talking nonstop, Shen just listened quietly.
She had met her father-in-law's female disciple several times. She was indeed smart and cute. She was heard to be studying medicine and was a very motivated child.
"But mother, the more I read, the calmer my heart becomes." Zheng Wanru continued: "In the past, when I didn't understand something, I kept it in my heart and slowly forgot about it, but now I think about it..."
In the darkness, her eyes shone.
Shen's heart softened when she saw this: "So, does Ru'er like reading?"
Zheng Wanru frowned, thought about it seriously, and nodded.
“I like it. Although studying is difficult, I learn new things and have like-minded friends.”
Shen smiled and reached out to gently touch her daughter's hair.
"Then you must study hard and stop making your grandfather angry."
In the courtyard, Qin Yan worked harder after figuring out why Wang Yang was targeting him.
As the saying goes, sharpening your sword before battle is better than sharpening it. He studied even later every day.
When Fang Nanzhi saw it, he felt terrified.
She can't stay up late. She is still young and needs to go to bed early and get up early to grow taller.
In a blink of an eye, it was the day for the ten-day exam retake.
Early in the morning, Qian Fengping brought a bowl of noodles, which meant taking everything into consideration, and a roasted fruit, which meant passing every exam.
His family knew about his gambling, but they couldn't help him, so they could only try their best to deal with it.
Qin Yan picked up the chopsticks silently. Needless to say, he knew that this was his sister's idea.
Fang Tong happened to be at home as well, and patted him on the shoulder: "Don't worry about the exam, Brother Yan, I'll ask someone above to help you with the relationship."
Qin Yan:?
That’s not the case. There was no such thing in the imperial examination families back then.
"Dad, which teacher in the provincial school do you know?" Qin Yan was a little curious.
Such a big thing just happened in the provincial school, and the teacher still took the risk to accept bribes?
"I don't know him." Fang Tong said confidently: "Dad is going back to the village today. When he passes by the Taoist temple, he will go up and ask the Jade Emperor to bless you."
"Cough cough!"
Qin Yan was choked and the noodles in his mouth almost spit out.
Fang Nanzhi thoughtfully handed him some water. After a while, when he recovered, he said, "Dad, that's not necessary."
"Having passed the Wang Yang exam, I'm still very confident. My family has connections, so I don't need to waste them on this."
Fang Tong thought about it and nodded.
"That's right. Then when you take the imperial examination, I'll go to the Taoist temple to burn incense. You have to choose the right time to pray to the gods and Buddhas. You can't pray all the time."
This is the same principle as asking someone to do something for you.
Favors should be owed at critical moments.
Qin Yan felt a little helpless, but didn't say much.
After eating and drinking enough, I went to the provincial school full of confidence.
I met Wang Yang at the door, our eyes met, Wang Yang snorted coldly and left first.
After the last cheating incident, this ten-day exam was much stricter.
The students took the exam and their seats were changed, supposedly randomly.
There were still eight questions. The students worked on them from morning to night, but most of them got no answers.
There is really no end to the answers.
After the exam was over and the papers were collected, many people wailed.
"It's too difficult. The questions from the seniors in Class A are getting tougher and tougher. I remember there were only five questions in the last mid-day exam."