Xiao Zhengrong did listen, and his eyes changed; after Sanya and Xiao Hongkang left, his expression became gentler, "Brother, why don't you let Sanya talk more? I don't know much about Daya's situation in the academy. .”
Only if Da Ya is willing to say a few words can he know a little bit; if Da Ya is unwilling to say something, even he, the father, will not know.
"What can we do if we know it? Da Ya's academic qualifications are mediocre. It's no problem to study for a few more years and become a boy student. Don't even think about being a scholar. With the name of a boy student, he will definitely be good at recruiting a son-in-law. In the future, you Treat your son-in-law well with your brothers and sisters, are you still afraid that you won’t be able to enjoy the blessings of the future?”
Xiao Zhengrong frowned and said resentfully: "Brother, why are you hiding this from me?"
"It's not that I'm trying to hide it, I just think that's what Da Ya's talent is. What's your original intention in sending Da Ya to study?"
"Let her recruit a good man." As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Zhengrong suddenly understood, "Brother, I know, I won't beat Da Ya; as long as she gives me a boy student, she can recruit a son-in-law with good character. Well, I have nothing to say."
You can't look after your eldest brother and his family, because you can't look at them the same!
The eldest brother's family are all smart people, even the most mediocre Xiao Hongping is better than Da Ya, how can he keep up with others?
Instead of dreaming about things you shouldn't have, it's better to keep your original intention and plan for the future; if it doesn't work for Da Ya, just wait until Da Ya gives birth to a baby and then train it well. Just like his parents, if you train your eldest brother to be a scholar, the next generation will be able to take further steps.
"It's good if you can figure it out. I was afraid that you would be panicked, so I didn't tell you." Xiao Zhengning felt relieved.
The anger in Xiao Zhengrong's brows faded away and he said: "I don't blame Big Brother, Big Brother is also good for me; Da Ya, I will urge her to study hard. I don't ask her to be very promising. A child student must pass the exam for me."
Xiao Zhengning stopped trying to persuade her, and her daughter's goal was achieved.
"Okay, you brothers have finished talking, it's our turn." Old Mrs. Xiao asked with a smile: "Sanya and Kangkang have both been admitted to the Tongsheng School. It is a great event. How many tables should we set up? Celebrate, celebrate, Let everyone in the village know that our Xiao family is about to rise up."
Mr. Xiao nodded, "It's time to have a banquet."
"If there is a banquet, I will help." Xiao Zhengrong said.
Xiao Leshi shook his head, and Xiao Zhengning said: "Mom and dad, what are you doing now! I didn't hold a banquet when I was taking the Tongsheng test. The banquets they held at home were inappropriate for the two young children; even if they held a banquet, they had to wait until they passed the test. Let’s talk about it later.”
"Lift people!"
Mrs. Xiao said in a slightly disappointed tone: "When will we have to wait?"
"Sanya and Kangkang will work hard to study, and they will be able to pass the imperial exams in ten years. Now we have a celebration banquet. They are just children, and we are holding them up. If they fail to pass the exams in the future, they must not be laughed at behind their backs. Them?"
As soon as Xiao Zhengning finished speaking, Mr. Xiao's joy faded a little, "What Zhengning said is that it's too frivolous to have a banquet nowadays. Wait, wait; ten years will go by very soon, and Sanya might not need it." For ten years, Kangkande worked hard."
Mrs. Xiao was reluctant, but neither her son nor her husband agreed, so she had to give up.
"Okay, I'll listen to you. I hope your father and I can live until the day they hold a celebration banquet."
"Yes, you and dad are both strong and healthy. We eat, drink and sleep well. Not only do you want to watch Sanya and Kangkang hold a celebration banquet, but you also want to watch them take the imperial examination and take us out to enjoy the blessings. In the future, you will be Lao Feng Jun, dad is an old man."
Say it carefully.
Don't tell me, Mrs. Xiao likes to hear this and looks forward to the day when she becomes an old feudal prince; she cannot die just to become an old feudal prince. She has to wait until her grandchildren reach that point before she can close her eyes with peace of mind.
Xiao Zhengrong asked: "What do people in the village say?"
"What do you say? Let's be honest, just say that the two children are still young, so we won't do anything about it for the time being; the people in the village just want to be lively and lively, eat and drink for free, and we can't be so stupid." Old Mrs. Xiao's brows were frivolous, as if they should be Such a look.
Xiao Zhengrong: I don’t know who it was that wanted to hold a banquet just now.
My mother is fickle!
It was agreed not to hold a banquet, and everything was as usual, and they talked for a while; Xiao Zhengrong left first and went home, and then Xiao Zhengning and his wife dispersed. The two went to the study to see a pair of children, but they saw one of them reading and the other writing.
The one who reads is Xiao Hongkang, and the one who writes vigorously is Minghua.
"Those brothers and sisters can sit still." Xiao Leshi looked at his children with a smile, with a happy expression, "With them taking care of them, Ping Ping also has the energy to fight."
Xiao Zhengning nodded, "Hongping has indeed worked hard. He knows not to fall too far behind, so he naturally knows how to exert his strength. Let's go and let them read and write. We have to take them to the academy in the afternoon and Sanya's affairs will be implemented as soon as possible."
"Do you really want Sanya to become a teacher?" Xiao Leshi frowned slightly worriedly, "If you can read it, Sanya should be able to find a better teacher based on her talent."
“Better does not mean suitable.”
Xiao Leshi didn't understand. She felt that her daughter was suitable for a better teacher. "What kind of person is the dean? Is his character good? Does he have a wide network of contacts?"
"The dean is an upright person. It was because he was too upright that he offended the former chief minister and had to step down. Now, the former chief minister has had his family confiscated and his family exterminated. The dean is just unwilling to become an official again. He has many connections in the court."
"That's fine, as long as you are good to Sanya." Xiao Leshi smiled and began to think about the apprenticeship ceremony, "What should I prepare for the apprenticeship ceremony?"
Xiao Zhengning has not had the chance to have a good teacher so far, so he has not prepared for the apprenticeship ceremony. The same is true for Xiao Hongkang now, and he has not had a formal teacher. Neither Xiao Leshi nor Mrs. Xiao have any experience in this area.
"Six rites are enough."
"Okay, I understand." Xiao Leshi turned around and ran to discuss with Mrs. Xiao.
When they left, Mrs. Xiao and Xiao Leshi went to the whole village to buy celery, lotus seeds, red beans, and dried lean meat strips. Liuli prepared four kinds of them; the remaining two kinds of longan and red dates could only be purchased in the county. .
"Are these gifts enough? If they are not enough, go to the county town and buy more." Old Mrs. Xiao was worried and repeatedly warned.
Xiao Zhengning carried the basket, smiled helplessly, and said to his parents and wife who were standing at the door to see them off: "That's enough, it's just a heartfelt message, mother, don't worry; the dean has a very good impression of our Sanya and has praised us many times. , If it doesn’t work this time, I’ll be able to do it if I grind a little more.”
"Okay, with your words, we can rest assured; let's go quickly, otherwise it will be dark by the time we reach the county seat." Mr. Xiao stopped his wife from continuing to ask questions.
"Mom and dad, take care of yourself at home." Xiao Zhengning looked at his wife Xiao Leshi.
Xiao Leshi understood, "I will take good care of my parents."
"Well, take care of yourself."
Xiao Zhengning smiled slightly, bowed to his parents and led his children away from home. He came back in the morning and left in the afternoon. He came suddenly and left in a hurry.
