All Hail Cousin Brother

Yu Youyao has complicated feelings about the husband in her dream, and she has made up her mind that she will never have anything to do with Song Mingzhao in this life.

Speaking of Song Mingzhao, Mrs. Yu couldn't hide her appreciation: "Mingzhao is a good boy. He was spotted by Mr. Xianyun two years ago and accepted as his disciple. How long ago did he get to know Yuan and listen to the old man in Zhen Guohou's mansion?" He said that he didn't intend to let Ming Zhao end this year, and said that Ming Zhao was young and his foundation was weaker, so we should wait another three years."

Mr. Xianyun was a well-known Confucian in the Great Zhou Dynasty, and he was talented in governing the country. This old man is clearly showing off.

Everyone present heard that Madam Yu's "old man" was referring to Madam Zhen Guohou.

Mrs. Yao looked envious: "I don't know how the Zhen Guohou's mansion is raised. There are two boys in my family. The eldest is thirteen years old. He was selected as a scholar last year. If he wants to take the exam, he still has to work hard. They're all eleven years old, they didn't even pass the exams, they don't study hard all day long, and they always run outside."

Aunt He glanced at Yang Shuwan, smiled and complimented: "In three years, brother Yan will also be a master of Juren, and maybe I will earn you some money."

It is rare for an ordinary person to grow up to be a pulsatilla, a sixteen-year-old Juren master.

When Yao shi heard this, the smile on his face couldn't stop: "I owe you a good word."

Even the old lady's face softened a bit: "Brother Yan has followed his father, he is a guy who can read, and has a bright future in the future."

This is not just a compliment, it is clearly a sign of high hopes for Yu Shanyan. Yao narrowed his eyes with a smile: "Mother, kind words deserve such praise from you."

They are all daughters-in-law, how can there be no comparison? Seeing that Mrs. Yao lost face in front of the old lady, the smile on Yang Shuwan's face stiffened, and she couldn't help but give Aunt He a hard look.

This little showy hoof was clearly holding Erfang on purpose and stepping on her face.

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On the second day, after busy work until the afternoon, the Qingqu Courtyard was completed neatly, and Yu Youyao was very satisfied. All the servants who participated were rewarded with two taels of silver, and the other servants were all enthused.

Zhou Linghuai went to the Anshou Hall to thank Mrs. Yu, and Mrs. Yu twirled the beads lightly: "They are all from my own family, and they should be."

Then he changed the subject and asked about Zhou Linghuai's homework.

Zhou Linghuai said respectfully: "In addition to the Four Books and Five Classics, I also studied Dao Zang. A few years ago, because of my stubborn temper, I asked my father to study Buddhist scriptures for a while to cultivate his mind. In addition, a gentleman dabbles in all six arts, including piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. Made a little of it."

The hand twisting the Buddha beads couldn't help but pause, and Mrs. Yu said after a while, "It's rare to pay equal attention to Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism."

The "Four Books and Five Classics" has a total of nine books, which are the classics for the sages to establish themselves, conduct themselves, and govern the world, and they must be learned in every career.

And "Tao Zang" is also a total of nine books, including "Tao Te Ching", "Gui Guzi" and other collections, especially "Gui Guzi", which is a vertical and horizontal technique, a strategy, a clever strategy, and unpredictable .

Today, I believe in Taoism, I am obsessed with alchemy, Ignore the government, and I am full of flattery. Everyone can recite one or two Taoist collections to please the saints.

Ordinary people study for a lifetime, but they can't understand the "Four Books and Five Classics". The imperial examination is even more difficult for thousands of troops to cross a single-plank bridge, let alone the more obscure "Tao Cang"?

Zhou Linghuai is not talented, but has great talent.

The Zhou family also placed high hopes on Zhou Linghuai, but it's a pity that his legs...

Zhou Linghuai lowered his eyes and did not speak.

Madam Yu felt regretful but at the same time very gratified: "Although you will not take the career path from now on, a man's study is for reason, standing up, and managing affairs, and his studies must not be neglected. The mansion invited a gentleman to teach the lessons. It was the time of the late emperor. , Mr. Hushan who participated in the compilation of "Law Shu", Mr. Hushan has a lot of truths, and it is good for you to follow along."

Let people know that he is a student of Mr. Hushan, even if his leg is broken, outsiders will not underestimate him too much.

This arrangement is also well-intentioned, Zhou Linghuai should be willing to surrender.

Mr. Hushan, who was once the young mentor of the first emperor, resigned after participating in the compilation of the new law "Law Shu", and his reputation is not inferior to Mr. Xianyun, the great Confucianist in the world.

It is quite surprising that the Yu Mansion can invite Mr. Hushan, and there is probably something more to it.

Back in the Qingyuan Courtyard, Zhou Linghuai finished the picture scroll he drew yesterday, and asked Chang'an to send it to Yu Youyao.

Zhou Linghuai looked down at the case file in front of him. This case was changed only yesterday. Both ends were curled up, without sharp corners. On it were carved ivory pen holders, a set of pens, large and small. It is a fine brush. Besides, the pen holder, paperweight, inkstone, etc. are all carefully selected.

Chang An couldn't help but said, "Master, why do you look at Miss Yu differently?"

Holding the book tightly, Zhou Linghuai couldn't help thinking deeply.

When I saw Yu Youyao yesterday, I felt that she was bright and charming, pure and flawless. Hearing her soft voice calling him cousin, I wanted to get close to her for some reason.