When it was time to go to bed, Shu Yajing did not prepare for bed as usual. Instead, she sat by the window and stared outside in a daze. She didn't even know that her sister Shu was coming.
It was Shu who coughed specifically that made her react slowly.
"You grew up in Shancheng, and your family also hired a female master to teach you. You also studied at Shancheng Girls' School for a few days. Why do you expect so much from Kyoto Academy?"
Shu sat on the couch next to her, picked up several documents introducing the Kyoto Academy sent by Zheng, briefly flipped through them, closed them gently, and put them aside: "If you really want to read them, My sister will send you to those academies frequented by nobles. Although it is not a government school, the resources are much better than that of a government school.
My sister has already inquired about it. Official schools place too much emphasis on grades and don’t pay much attention to the students’ background. You will be easily wronged there. It is better to go to the academies that my sister mentioned are frequented by nobles.
Although our Shu family lives far away from Beijing, our family has a long history. Several generations of imperial courts have famous ministers from the Shu family. Our family is not unknown in Kyoto.
And the Yongxing Marquis Mansion is famous in Kyoto. When you go to those academies, just make friends with girls from good families and manage your own connections. In the future, whether you choose a son-in-law from a noble family or participate in the harem election, it will all benefit you. and future. "
Shu's earnest words sounded a bit dull and tasteless to Shu Yajing's ears.
Before coming to Kyoto, she thought the same way. Books were boring and boring, far less interesting than flowers, plants and fruits.
But after entering Beijing and arriving at the Yongxing Marquis Mansion, she gradually discovered that a girl's life, or in other words, her love for flowers, plants, and fruits, could be a high-class place and become her career.
It's a pity that she can't express her thoughts to her eldest sister.
My sister wants to operate slowly in the familiar field that she is good at, and resist all changes that may subvert her ideas, insights and future.
And she, in the conflict between the old system and the new regulation, is like a lonely boat on the waves, bumping and drifting, swaying fiercely.
"I feel that Yunqi Academy is pretty good." Shu Yajing mustered up her courage and hurriedly raised her eyes to look at her sister. Without even looking at her sister, she lowered her eyes and held tightly to the introduction document of Yunqi Academy with both hands. .
"..." Mrs. Shu was a little displeased when she saw her enthusiasm, "Sister Jing, if you study at Yunqi Academy, will you have to apply for the imperial examination in the future?"
"I don't have the ability, so I don't dare to think too much." Shu Yajing whispered.
Shu took a breath and said patiently: "There are students from various backgrounds in Yunqi Academy. You, a noble girl, do you really want to work in the fields like those mud-legged people? What if you meet like-minded people? , do you really want to get married? It’s not that my sister is unreasonable, it’s just that you are destined to ride on the blue clouds and rise with the same wind, so why bother adding to your emotions?”
After she finished speaking, she saw her younger sister lowering her head and said nothing, and then said: "Sister knows, you see Sister An and Sister Yuan in the house have different lives, and they are also moved, but you don't know that among the nine girls of the Sheng family, she is the only one who is different. An Let’s not talk about sister, let’s just talk about sister Yuan.
The old Duke, who was partial to Mrs. Chang, took her into his heart. When Qianer went to the mansion to say hello, Mrs. Liang said in front of Mrs. Chang that the old Duke's private treasury would probably be given to Sister Yuan in the future. Although these words may seem provocative, looking at the expressions of Mrs. Liang and Mrs. Chang at that time, one can tell that this statement is probably true.
Not to mention our master and wife of the Hou Mansion. My wife said that she entrusted me with the stewardship of the house, but before entrusting it, she divided the assets of the house into four parts, and what was handed over to me was for your brother-in-law, and the two elders left a share. , the usual income was added to the father-in-law, which was enough for their family of four; the remaining two portions were used as dowries for each of the two girls.
In addition, the Queen Mother and the Emperor in the palace also love Sister Yuan very much. When I attended the banquet with others, I heard the royal family laugh and say that the Queen Mother intended to grant Sister Yuan a title. Even if she could not become a princess, being a county owner would be extraordinary.
Think about it for yourself, who can learn from her?
Which girl is strutting around outside and causing trouble, and everyone has to support her? Even if you offend the prince, you can still live a leisurely life, and the emperor and queen in the palace are not unhappy at all?
Sister Yuan's life was good, but she couldn't take care of her
Move study area. If there is any revelation, it is because she comes from a good background. You should seize the opportunity and soar through the clouds so that your children can be like Sister Yuan in the future. They are destined to win against many people from the moment they are born. "
Shu Yajing had never heard her sister analyze this in detail before, so she felt dazed for a moment after hearing these words.
Seeing that it was almost done, Mrs. Shu stood up and patted her shoulder: "For Sister An'er and Sister Yuan, taking the imperial examination is just a matter of fun. They don't have to care about fame at all. Even if they fail, it doesn't matter to them." any impact.
Especially Sister Yuan. She is so famous. How many county magistrates don't know about her relationship with the royal family? Who doesn’t know that she is the Queen Mother’s treasure? The Emperor is very filial and dotes on this cousin. That’s all. As long as Sister Yuan doesn’t give too bad answers, she is known as a scholar. Many people will give it to Sister Yuan. On hand.
Sister Ya, think about it carefully, do you have such resources? Is there such reliance? Do you have such ability? ! If not, how could he be moved by her differences? "
At this point, she was not ready to continue. She took her sister's hand and led her to sit on the edge of the bed: "Okay, think about it for yourself, sister. This house really puts you in your shoes. Apart from sister, there are also Who could it be?
Others give you advice, but they are just being good people. Only your sister can think carefully about your life-long matters. Even if you don't like to listen to your sister's nagging, you should understand her painstaking efforts.
Okay, you're tired today too. Let's rest. If we have anything to say, we'll talk about it tomorrow, okay? "
After coaxing her sister to sleep with gentle words, Mrs. Shu helped the maid back to her room, sat down in front of the dressing table, and breathed a sigh of relief.
The confidant maid loosened her hair and massaged it: "Young mistress, the second young lady is just curious for a moment. Once you figure it out, you will be at ease. Don't be anxious."
Shu Shi snorted softly, closed her eyes and said slowly: "There are only three siblings in our family. Da Ge'er is still young. Our sisters' development should focus on stability. Only when we sisters can stand firm in our respective positions can we help in the future." Brother Fu Da revitalizes the Shu family. Sister Ya... this is too distracting."
The maid whispered: "It was also the two girls in the mansion who acted too ostentatiously and attracted the attention of the second lady."
"Who wouldn't be envious of being able to live as they please?" Mrs. Shu shook her head, "This is because they have such capital... If they have this capital, they might as well make good use of it, rather than hanging out with a bunch of beauties outside. Climbing and rolling around makes you tacky for nothing."
Seeing that her face looked better, the maid hurriedly responded: "Although I am ignorant, I grew up in our house and know the difficulty of the imperial examination career. How can a girl control it?! The two girls in this house The future is unclear, but my uncle's resources are being diluted... It's better to be a noble girl in a down-to-earth manner, so as to gain confidence for myself and my uncle."
"Don't say this again. If the master and his wife in the mansion know about it, I'm afraid I won't be able to protect you." Mrs. Shu opened her eyes, held her hand and stood up, walking towards the bed curtains, "Uncle, before He told me that I only need to take care of the middle class, and he will take care of his girls... I will remember this, and you should remember it too."
The maid whispered yes and waited for Mr. Shu to lie down before blowing out the candle and taking a nap on the couch in the outer room.
Shu found a comfortable position and lay down, murmuring to herself: "How can the royal favor be so enjoyable... The emperor is going to hold the women's imperial examination, how can they not support it?"
