"My little junior sister has too few hobbies. It's time to make arrangements for piano, chess, calligraphy and painting; we also need to make arrangements for horseback riding and archery. I happen to have a good player in riding and archery. When will master arrange to come over and give my little junior sister some extra lessons?" Ji Jin spoke with a smile.
Cui Changhe lowered his eyelids at this, and his heart felt a little softer unconsciously; after all, he was a little simpler. Who of these aristocratic sons in Kyoto can't ride and shoot? Several riding and shooting competitions are held every year. Anyone from a well-educated family can learn to play chess, calligraphy and painting.
I don’t say that I am proficient in all of them, but I am definitely proficient in one or two.
However, they couldn't say this, lest the junior sister think too much about it.
Minghua nodded silently and looked expectantly at Xu Shoufu, the newly minted master; don't ask, she just wanted to ride a horse. In the world of cultivation, you can fly, and in modern times, you can fly, take a car, or take a high-speed rail. Now! The only means of rapid transportation was horses.
The importance of being able to ride a horse is reflected.
Xu Shoufu was stared at by his two apprentices and had no choice but to nod, "When your junior sister settles down, you can send the person directly to your junior sister; she has no one to use now, so let her use it first."
"No problem. If you need someone to take care of you, you can tell your senior brother and he will send it to you."
"Excuse me, senior brother. We need someone who can ride and shoot first, and we'll talk about the others later. If necessary, be sure to find the first and second senior brothers." He agreed with a smile, without saying anything.
She plans to train a group of slaves, but training also takes time; if she encounters a problem at this time, she will have to ask her first and second senior brothers for help.
Cui Changhe said expressionlessly, "I have two available in my hand. I need to give them to my junior sister first."
"No need for now, wait until I buy a house and have a fixed residence." It's okay to buy some slaves and come back, but the prerequisite for this is that you have money.
After that, Xu Shoufu introduced her to several children and grandchildren, two of whom were in their early thirties. Xu Shoufu's eldest son was named Xu Zhengqing, and his second son was named Xu Zhengwen. They had little influence in the court, but fortunately they were quite down-to-earth and not frivolous. .
The eldest of the three grandsons is thirteen and the youngest is nine years old; the eldest grandson Xu Zezong, the second grandson Xu Zetian and the third grandson Xu Zewu.
Xu Zezong is shrewd and his eyes are not very serious; Xu Zetian is carefree, although he tries his best to restrain himself in front of Xu Chieffu, you can still tell something from his sitting posture and demeanor; Xu Zewu looks solid and has the potential to be a fool when he grins.
"You guys go back first, Ji Jin, Cui Changhe, and Xiao Minghua stay."
"Yes, son/grandson is resigning."
After the group left, Xu Shoufu took down a copy of "Dazhao Laws" from the bookshelf and handed it to Minghua, "Make it memorized as soon as possible so that you can use it in the future; we scholars cannot rely on brute force to win, only if there is everything in it that can be used." To protect oneself by using things, laws, and regulations is also to restrain oneself.”
"Okay, Master, I will finish reading it today." I have indeed never read the laws and regulations, and the teachers at the county school have not specifically mentioned them. In general, the Dazhao Dynasty missed the earliest stage of cultivating the subconscious mind of children to be loyal to the emperor and patriotic. .
In modern times, it is cultivated since childhood and will form a habit when you grow up; patriotism is the first priority and is engraved in the bones. The crime of betraying the motherland is even higher than betraying the ancestral name.
"Don't worry, you can just read a little bit a day; your master said that your memory is good, you can remember it after reading it once, and what I want you to do is not only be able to memorize it, but also be able to use it." Use everything to protect yourself and protect your own interests.
Minghua felt that this master was really good, and the first lesson he taught her was to learn how to protect herself; of course, she also understood that this was Xu Shoufu's warning to her, that she must correct herself before using the rules.
"Master, when I read a book, I like to read it all at once. If I can't finish it, it won't be so interesting the next time I read it. Therefore, I will finish it as soon as possible, and I will understand the laws and regulations when I read it again." To put it in layman's terms, Like the new and hate the old.
I thought it was interesting at first, but if I put it away for a few days and watch it again, it would be different without the mood and interest I had at that time.
Xu Shoufu nodded lightly, not saying whether this habit was good or bad, "You can decide what suits you best. We also need to make arrangements for chess, calligraphy and painting. We have several gentlemen who are proficient in chess, calligraphy and painting in our master's house. Let’s study with my grandchildren.”
Minghua was confused. She didn't see Xu Shoufu's granddaughter.
"Although my granddaughter is my legitimate daughter, she has a soft temperament and is not suitable for entering officialdom, so I let her study in the inner house. She rarely goes out on weekdays, so I didn't ask her to come with me this time." Xu Shoufu said this At that time, not only was his face pale, but his eyes were also surprisingly calm.
Seeing this, Minghua didn't want to ask any more questions. Ji Jin smiled at her and winked. It was obviously the first time they met, but Minghua saw Ji Jin's hint. When she went to see Cui Changhe again, she still had a straight face. expression.
"Master, I'm going to read the laws and regulations of the Dazhao first."
"Go ahead, take a break after reading, and catch up on other courses after the banquet." Xu Shoufu waved his hand.
Ji Jin and Cui Changhe also stood up to say goodbye and followed Minghua out of Xu Shoufu's yard; then, the maid stepped forward to lead the way, "Miss Xiao, just now the housekeeper ordered the slave to take you to Mrs. Xiao. Your and Mrs. Xiao's yard is arranged in The guest yard next to the flower garden has a beautiful view. When you walk out the door, you can see the yard full of flowers."
As soon as Minghua heard it, she knew it was an outer courtyard, not an inner house; it was impossible for the inner house to be arranged like this. The flower garden in the inner courtyard was used by the owner to enjoy the scenery, and it was impossible to arrange for an outsider to live next to the flower garden.
"Okay, I'm done."
"This is what a slave should do." The maid knelt down to give a blessing, and then made an invitation, "Miss Xiao, please come with me; Lord Ji and Mr. Cui also invite you."
No matter whether you two go or not, the maid has fulfilled her duty.
Ji Jin and Cui Changhe looked at each other, Ji Jin smiled and said: "You don't need to lead the way, I know the place, I will lead the way; you go and prepare some food for Mrs. Xiao and Minghua, including fruits and snacks, and a bath get ready."
"Yes, everything is ready to be sent to the courtyard." The maid stepped aside and got out of the way.
Ji Jin made the invitation, "Junior sister, please."
"Senior Brother, Second Senior Brother, please." Minghua took a step back. She was not in the world of cultivation, so how could she dare to step forward? In the world of cultivation, everything is based on cultivation; but in the world of cultivation, she never put on any airs in front of her brothers.
"You're so polite, little junior sister. Okay, let's go together."
Ji Jin walked to Minghua's side, Cui Changhe was on the other side; the three of them walked side by side, and after walking a while, Cui Changhe spoke.
"Young junior sister, are you used to living in Beijing? Why are you thinking of moving out?"
Minghua kept a calm expression on her face, but she was surprised in her heart. She did not forget to answer his question, "It's good to live in the master's and master's house, but my mother and I both want to have a home in the capital; in the future, my family will have a place to live when they come over." No, besides, it’s so comfortable to live in your own home!”
Neither of them expected her to be so forthright and honest.
