Doctor Xie prescribed some medicine, then gave some instructions and went back.
When Dr. Xie came out of the small courtyard, he saw a handkerchief falling from the clothesline. He noticed that it was an ordinary rag, so he picked it up and hung it up to dry.
It's just that Doctor Xie seemed to smell a hint of medicine, but when the wind blew and he sniffed again, it seemed that the smell was gone.
Doctor Xie shook his head, thinking that he was overthinking.
Xie Xiuwen and Xie Rongzhao, father and daughter, had eaten and drank enough. They went to the cloth shop to buy a few pieces of fabric, and then took a bullock cart back.
The fact that Xie Rongrong had a rash and could not see the wind did not cause much reaction at home. After all, it was not a serious illness and she could just stay in the house for a few days.
Xie Xiuwen returned to the town and continued to be a teacher. He had to finish this month first.
After discussing with his daughter, Xie Xiuwen left five taels of silver from the previous sale of Gastrodia elata for her to prepare for emergencies, while Xie Rongzhao, a great hero, received ten taels of pocket money.
"The color is really nice, and grandma's craftsmanship is good. Dad will definitely look good on it."
Liu Ruolan chuckled lightly: "Your father said it was thanks to you that he found the medicinal materials, otherwise he would have to go out and borrow money."
Xie Rongzhao frowned: "Why do you want to borrow it? Didn't Dad say that he would pay for it when he was studying in the middle school?"
Liu Ruolan's smile faded and she sighed: "Your grandma will definitely be able to provide the necessary money, but no matter how much you have, it will be gone."
Xie Rongzhao was stunned, the necessary money?
This is hard to define. Does it mean that the cost of tuition and writing is necessary?
Then Dad wants to buy books, or wants to go to a Confucianist’s house for advice, etc., but he has no money?
"Don't be afraid. When dad comes back next time, we will go up the mountain to dig for treasures together."
Liu Ruolan smiled softly. She was naturally happy because her daughter knew how to iron clothes. She just thought that her husband had gone to college, and she was afraid that her life would be quite difficult.
Xie Rongzhao also knows that studying costs money. Just pens, inks, paper and inkstones are not something ordinary people can afford. In addition, scholars are always eager to get guidance from famous teachers. If you don’t have money, how can you make connections? Are you going to ask for advice empty-handed?
I heard that there will be some literary and poetry meetings, so naturally we can’t just eat and drink for free!
Sure enough, their family of three is still too poor.
In fact, Xie Rongzhao didn't understand either. Even though Grandma had money, why wasn't she willing to let her father spend it? If dad can pass the examination, then the whole family will benefit from it!
Xie Rongzhao recalled the book carefully. It seemed that there was nothing written in it. Is it just because Grandma didn't like Dad?
Xie Xiuwen was invited to a classmate's home for a drink. After three drinks, he finally understood what Liu Xueyi meant.
"Thank you for your concern, Brother Liu. It's just that I already have a wife at home. Now I just want to concentrate on my studies. I'd better not mention other things."
Liu Xueyi was stunned for a moment. He knew Xie Xiuwen's situation. Although he was selected as a scholar, his family background was average and he was not favored at home, so he was moved when he heard his mother's proposal.
He thought that Xie Xiuwen would agree based on his cousin's family background.
Unexpectedly, Xie Xiuwen refused.
Liu Xueyi's cousin is nineteen this year. She was brought to this age because she was a filial piety to the elders in the family. Since her family was a merchant, the dowry would naturally be generous, and her merchant status was looked down upon, so she decided to become a scholar's concubine. thoughts.
Liu Xueyi himself was not selected as a scholar, but his family had a rich fortune. Now he has given up the idea of studying and only thinks about taking care of his family's property.
Liu Xueyi was optimistic about Xie Xiuwen. After all, several teachers had praised him for his talent. So when he learned that his cousin was interested in Xie Xiuwen, he was naturally willing to go along with the situation. Moreover, if Xie Xiuwen went to high school in the future, he would also be a partner. Married to a wealthy relative.
"Forget it, Brother Wei originally heard that you have no children, so he came up with this idea. Since Zicheng has no intention, Brother Wei will not force it."
Zicheng is Xie Xiuwen's nickname, which was given by their mutual husband.
Xie Xiuwen did have some thoughts when Liu Xueyi mentioned that cousin for a moment. After all, he was short of money now and was going to the academy next month, but he was still short of money.
However, it was only for a moment. Xie Xiuwen still kept his true intentions and was unwilling to use such inferior methods to achieve his wish.
He knew very well that he liked his wife, and he was not greedy for beauty. If he really took such a concubine back...
Xie Xiuwen suddenly thought of his sweet baby, and he felt uncomfortable when he thought that his little sweet baby might be wronged.
After Xie Xiuwen said goodbye to Liu Xueyi, he began to worry about how to quickly accumulate some money.
Now he has some connections in Gaoyang County. If he goes to Fucheng, it will be even harder for him to make money.
After all, a scholar can be quite eye-catching in Gaoyang County, but in Fucheng, he is nothing!
Xie Xiuwen now has a total of thirty taels of silver in his hand, which seems to be a lot, but he knows very well that he can't help spending it.
But when he was worried about money, he didn't know that Xie Laosan and Xie Rongzhao, the uncle and nephew, were staring at each other on the mountain.
"Third uncle, let's sell it and divide the money equally. How about it?"
Xie Laosan was happy: "Zhaozhao, this is your luck. I have been to the mountain so many times, and this is the first time I have encountered such a pie-in-the-world thing. I can help you sell it. I’ll share your money, but you can’t say anything about my uncle hunting something in the mountains, okay?”
Xie Laosan was still carrying two pheasants in his hand. Since he was going to help his niece sell the prey, he might as well sell them together.
Xie Rongzhao nodded: "Then we have to find a way to get out of the village and find Dad. Dad knows many people and will definitely be able to sell it for a good price!"
Xie Laosan lowered his head and glanced at the red-furred fox that was hit with a stone and had no life left, and couldn't help but sigh at this girl's good luck.
It was just a detour, so Xie Laosan couldn't be troubled. They put the prey in their backpacks, and then took Xie Rongzhao with them to take a detour from the mountain.
In this way, they were just walking on the small road outside the village, and their backpacks were covered with masks. Even if they encountered villagers, they could just ignore them.
As long as his old lady doesn't see him, that's fine.
Xie Rongzhao is young and will be unable to walk before he reaches the village entrance.
Fortunately, we met the ox cart belonging to the clan leader's family, who was also going to the town, so we decided to join them.
Xie Xiuwen's get out of class had just finished here, and his eyes widened when he saw the things in Xie Laosan's basket.
"You said it was a rock that fell from the mountain that killed the fox?"
"Yeah!" Xie Rongzhao nodded heavily: "It's such a big stone, and it can be hit quite accurately."
Xie Xiuwen looked in disbelief. Isn't his daughter's luck too good?
