Li Wan hurriedly took Ke Qing and said, "You guys really don't do any good things. During the New Year Festival, you also imitate the naughty girl Feng and laugh at me."
"Don't blame me." Wang Xifeng hurriedly waved her hands to deny it and said with a smile: "Who in the family doesn't know Grandma Zhu's character? If she doesn't accompany her upstairs to accompany her ancestors, she must have something to say here. Rong's daughter-in-law took Rong'er to her. Go away, you won't appreciate it."
Li Wan didn't pretend to lie when he was teased like this. He said: "I know you have good intentions, but I came here to find Brother Rong."
Grandma Zhu spoke openly and openly, but deep down in her heart there was something strange and awkward.
No matter how shrewd Wang Xifeng is, he can't see into Li Wan's heart. She only knew that although Li Wan's face was as gray as a dead tree, in fact, that was Li Wan's method of living in Rongguo Mansion. I never thought about it in other aspects. After all, Li Wan has always been a cautious person. Although he never can't help but meet the men in the house, he also strictly protects the reputation of this chaste woman.
Sister Feng smiled and said: "Oh my god, how could I have expected it? I thought my sister-in-law came to see us, so I thought that the words between us would not be heard by their elders. Come on, give Aunt Zhu some Rong." Call me back."
"Come on. Don't make fun of me anymore. It's not a matter between the two houses. I'll go over and talk to Brother Rong about the matter of your sacrifice to learn from Lan'er, so as not to disturb your peace by him coming back and forth."
The two women in the room didn't care too much. No one was making any noise here, but they felt at ease.
Jia Rong didn't go far when she heard someone calling her from behind. When I looked back, it turned out that Aunt Zhu had come out of Keqing's room with her maid Suyun Biyue. He replied curiously: "Auntie, are you looking for Ronger?"
At this time, the masters, grandma, brothers and sisters of the two houses were all busy in Tianxiang Tower. Li Wan had already looked around and saw that there were people in the rooms upstairs and downstairs, and they were all places where private matters for the volunteers were discussed.
Li Wan said: "It's just a matter of free study. We have to discuss the details. Brother Rong, let's find a place to discuss it quietly."
Free learning. Jia Rong really didn't have time to talk to Jia Zheng and the others these days, so he said sarcastically: "Whatever Auntie says is whatever it is. It's just that the building is busy today and it's cold outside. I'm afraid I'll have to go to Dengxian Pavilion or Yixia Pavilion next to it." Just sit down."
After hearing about Dengxian Pavilion and Yixia Pavilion, Grandma Zhu suddenly thought of Cong Lutang and felt nervous and panicked. He smiled and said, "Although it's cold outside, it's not hard to freeze even if you say a few words."
Jia Rong saw a slightly wary look on her face and thought it was the gossip of an orphaned man that Li Wan was worried about. Then he looked at Su Yun who was behind Li Wan, and secretly praised Aunt Li Wan for being a chaste woman who kept her integrity and didn't give anyone a chance to gossip.
"That's what Auntie said." Brother Rong smiled heartily and added: "It happened to be that the plum blossoms were in full bloom in the garden, and several girls from both houses were admiring the flowers in the plum blossom forest. Rong'er took Auntie over to have a look, or you can walk while chat."
In Li Wan's opinion, this choice was excellent. There were many pavilions and buildings in the garden, so it was best to find a quiet but not remote place to talk. You won't be listened to, and you won't have the embarrassment of being alone in a room.
As soon as I stepped out of Tianxiang Tower, a gust of cold wind hit my face, which really made people sober up.
Brother Rong, Grandma Zhu, and Suyun Biyue soon strolled away from Tianxiang Tower and arrived at the plum blossom forest by the river in Huifang Garden. Go to the pavilion on the river bank and look at the garden full of plum blossoms covered with snow. Occasionally, there are a few girls playing and walking through the plum blossom forest.
It's quite a heartwarming scene.
Jia Rong said with a smile: "Don't worry too much, aunt. If there is a shortage of teachers in Yi Xue for a while, it is also feasible to ask the second master to be a guest for a while."
"No." Li Wan's plan was that Jia Lan would still study at the free school, and only after school would let Jia Lan go to the Li family's uncle for tutoring, just like when Qin Zhong asked Mr. Duan Lang to make up lessons. She knew very well that the group of husband-in-laws raised by her father-in-law were all elegant guests who played music, chess, calligraphy and painting. Letting them go to free school would only mislead the children.
Jia Rong replied: "It's just a temporary response, not a long-term calculation. If we can find a teacher to teach within a few days, we don't need those Qingke guests to come over. There is also Uncle Bingrui, the master of the Confucian mansion, in the hall, and occasionally he can Let Mr. Li help and manage the students."
Li Wan hesitated. He sighed: "Uncle Li is old and has limited energy. There are many students in the free school, and uncle Li can only focus on teaching a few of them..."
A gust of wind came, and the coldness hit my ears like a knife.
Brother Rong tightened his cloak and turned around to see Li Wan, Su Yun and Bi Yue standing in the cold wind. He curled his lips secretly. This aunt said she was not afraid of the cold anymore. She even wore a cloak and a big coat outside, and only wore a blue woolen double-breasted coat. I don't know if it's a reflection of the poverty in their courtyard or something else, but how can a pair of jackets withstand the cold wind and snow in winter.
Looking at Li Wan's pure appearance, such a beautiful person is also pitiful. Also, it is not easy for her to raise a child when she is young and alone.
Jia Rong sighed, took off her cloak and coat and handed it to Suyun next to her, saying, "It's windy and frosty outside, so let's put it on for Auntie."
In fact, he admired this aunt in his heart. He didn't know her before and just thought she was stingy and selfish. But when he and Ke Qing had a child, he suddenly figured out a lot of things. In fact, it is not easy for everyone, especially those like Li Wan who are young and have no children.
Looking at her now, there is a trace of pity, or maybe it is the nature of men not to see beautiful women feel pitiful and uncomfortable. Especially a beautiful woman like Li Wan, who although life is not easy, is loyal and refuses to admit defeat.
In addition to pity, there is a different feeling. There's nothing wrong with Grandma Zhu being stingy and selfish. It's all for her children.
Just like in clubs in later generations, women often seize on men's weaknesses and set themselves an aggrieved status where life is not easy. Most men who hear such remarks for the first time will feel pity and can't help but spend money to comfort them.
Of course, Li Wan is definitely not comparable to the women in later generations of clubs, not only in appearance, but also in temperament, or integrity. Li Wan was Li Wan, a young lady who had been widowed for many years and whose beauty had not spread any rumors.
Such a person, not to mention a man, even a woman would be a little more sympathetic to her.
Grandma Zhu had never received such courtesy before, and she felt that this was a piece of clothing worn by a man, not something that a woman of her stature could wear. Lian refused and said, "I came here this way in the past years. Brother Rong, just keep it on. Don't follow me out and freeze you."
Jia Rong saw that she was reserved.
Seeing Su Yun holding on to the cloak again, she was at a loss and had no choice but to take it back. But he didn't put it on himself, and said slowly: "I know that my aunt is frugal, but the cold is unbearable. I have to support a lot of people in the courtyard, let alone get sick. Today, my aunt is also here to attend school for Brother Lang. , if one day Lange'er goes to school and becomes a scholar, and my aunt falls ill instead, how will Langeer feel ashamed?"
Jia Rong took the cloak in her hand and walked lightly towards Li Wan. This guy has always been bold and rude. Although he is becoming more and more like a person from this world, he still has many codes of conduct that are incompatible with this world.
What is he going to do?
Grandma Zhu was panicked. Seeing Jia Rong getting closer and closer, I felt confused. There was a kind of fear in my heart, a fear of moral taboos; there was also a little strange feeling that I couldn't explain.
Not long after.
Li Wan only saw a tall figure standing in front of him. Right in front of me, the distance is very close, and you can vaguely smell the warmth of the incense on the other person's clothes. While he was in a daze, Jia Rong swept his cloak away from Li Wan's head, and the warm cloak and coat covered Grandma Zhu's shoulders.
Silly.
Totally stupid.
The outrageous move shocked Li Wan, Su Yun and Bi Yue.
Suyun was there that night when Uncle Xiao Rong got drunk, and he also saw with his own eyes the meeting between Uncle Xiao Rong and Miss Bao yesterday. At this moment, there was only one thought in her mind: Uncle Xiao Rong doesn't really have any thoughts about grandma, does he? Such attentive behavior is already bad etiquette.
Biyue beside her had lowered her head early, ready to kneel down and beg for mercy at any time. I just thought about how I would feel guilty after seeing such a scene, and whether I would be kicked out unluckily.
At this time, Li Wan's mind went blank. When he actually felt the warmth coming from his body, his thinking became somewhat active. But looking at the tall figure in front of her, Te's handsome and bright face slowly overlapped with Jia Zhu's appearance in her memory. Just like the dream last night, my mind was confused and I couldn't tell whether the person in front of me was Jia Rong or Jia Zhu.
Grandma Zhu could feel warmth all over her body. This warmth came from the thick cloak and also from deep inside her heart.
Confused.
After all, some things are engraved in human bones. Jia Rong didn't think anything of it. He just put a cloak on his female relative. He said slowly: "Auntie should be aware of whether the weather is warm or cold. It's freezing, so you are most susceptible to wind and cold."
"Well..." Li Wan replied softly, not knowing whether to express gratitude or an angry rebuke.
Jia Rong saw her hair flying in the air and her ears turning red. She reached out and carefully pulled on Li Wan's cloak and hat. Although she was gentle and gentle, she still accidentally touched her ear with her fingers while covering Li Wan's head with the cloak.
The scarlet ears are hot.
Grandma Zhu suddenly felt a sense of shame welling up in her heart and woke up completely. He took two steps back and said with an awkward smile: "Brother Xie Rong's clothes are gone."
"We are all family members, no need to be polite."
Li Wan felt his heartbeat speeding up, but he kept cursing himself for being out of control and thinking. Holding back the conflicting thoughts, he brought the topic back to moral studies. Said: "Mr. Li will focus on teaching Lan'er in the future."
Jia Rong looked at Li Wan, who was wearing a cloak, and nodded in agreement. He understood what Li Wan meant, and he wanted Mr. Li to take educating Jia Lan as his main task, and to teach free lectures as a secondary task. This is difficult to handle. As a clan leader, the most important thing for him is fairness.
Although Mr. Li is an uncle of the Li Wan clan, he will take care of Jia Lan to some extent. It's harmless at first, but it harms the rights of other disciples of Yi Xue to take care of Jialan...
Jia Rong said: "That's it. Since Mr. Li has his own ideas, Brother Lang is also willing to make progress. When the school opens in the next year, let the free students take an assessment. The top few who are willing to study with Mr. Li will Let them study for free every day to extend the time they can enter school. There will be a test every six months. Those who have made great progress and those who excel in academics will be admitted to small classes without spending more money. All the money will be taken from the family property."
"Brother Rong, just discuss it with the gentlemen."
Li Wan was naturally willing, with a smile on her face. She just wanted to benefit Jia Lan regardless of the specific operational arrangements. If you follow what Brother Rong said, there is no need to ask Jia Rong to add Jia Jun to the list of supplementary classes. Anyway, in the past two years, Lange'er has been between one and two in the monthly volunteer exams.
Her son must be one of them.
Thinking of this, Li Wan felt that the stone weighing on his chest became much lighter. But every time I see Brother Rong's face, some embarrassing scenes can't help but appear in my mind. He even felt the same way and had to lead the two maids away in a hurry.
After leaving the plum blossom forest, Li Wan's steps became heavier. The two maids behind him did not dare to say anything, and the three of them all slowed down. Let the sparse wind and snow drifting from the sky fall on the top of the head and shoulders.
Grandma Zhu still felt the warmth of Jia Rong's cloak, and blamed herself for being distracted by her nephew at a certain moment.
Tangle, conflict, self-blame, anger.
"What is Sister-in-law Zhu thinking about?"
Suddenly a chuckle came, and Li Wan came to his senses and saw Miss Bao leading Ying'er to one side. Baochai always has a slight smile on her face, a kind smile.
What Li Wan was thinking about was Baochai's blurry smile that he saw last night, and the colorful smiles and cries on Brother Rong's body. She hurriedly replied: "No, I didn't think about anything."
Xue Baochai, however, was sharp-eyed and could tell at a glance that the gorgeous cloak Li Wan was wearing belonged to Brother Rong. Thanks to Li Wan's tall figure, the edge of his cloak didn't completely drag on the floor.
Grandma Zhu didn't want to say it, but Baochai refused to let it go. A chaste woman from Rongguo Mansion was wearing Brother Rong's cloak, how could she not think too much about it. If things continue to develop, what's the point?
"Looking at the elder sister-in-law walking slowly with her head lowered, she thought she had picked up some money on the ground in Ningguo Mansion." Baochai laughed and said: "My sister-in-law also dropped something important. Speaking of which, I asked my sister to move my sister-in-law to find it too." On."
Li Wan also noticed that there was something wrong with Baochai's words, and suddenly remembered the cloak he was wearing, and he came to his senses. Explained: "I haven't lost anything, I just discussed the matter of volunteering with Brother Rong just now. I'm thinking about it in my mind."
Seeing that Baochai didn't believe it, Li Wan made up a half-truth and half-false story and said: "I was just over there in the plum blossom forest, watching the little maids from the two houses having fun. It was too cold, so he shamelessly said Brother Rong borrowed the cloak, and many maids in the forest saw it."
After Xue Baochai heard this, he couldn't find any leaks.
When the two of them entered Tianxiang Tower, Li Wan took off his cloak again and asked Suyun to give the cloak to Uncle Xiao Rong who was still outside.
Baochai smiled and frowned, letting Li Wan see her expression.
Grandma Zhu explained: "I wanted to scrub the cloak clean before returning it, but I was afraid that the ladies in the two houses would be too worried, so I had to return it first. Brother Rong was still in the plum blossom forest before he came over, and it was windy outside. , it will be warmer if you put it on earlier.”
Baochai nodded, still dubious about Li Wan's words. It was neither revealed nor made public. But she felt that there was something special about the way Sister-in-law Zhu looked at her today.
