The warm sunshine shone down on the khaki earth, landing in a simple and unpretentious small courtyard.
Liu Ying got up early in the morning to practice martial arts. She looked heroic in her shorts, and her movements of wielding a spear were smooth and murderous. Jiang Hexi was stunned.
"Girl, why are you up so early?" Liuying had noticed Jiang Hexi's presence a long time ago. After finishing her tricks, she immediately ran over with a smile on her face.
"I couldn't sleep, so I just wanted to get up and make breakfast." Looking at the lively and strong Liu Ying, Jiang Hexi was so envious that she couldn't help but touch the red tassel on the spear in her hand.
He smiled and said, "I didn't expect you to get up so early to practice martial arts."
Liu Ying simply handed her the spear and let her take a good look at it. She stretched and said nonchalantly, "I'm used to getting up early to practice. Yu Bai and I used to train like this too."
Hearing this, Jiang Hexi bit her lip, rolled her eyes, and asked tentatively: "Can I learn a few tricks from you? Just ordinary ones."
"If it doesn't work, forget it." Jiang Hexi was afraid that she would be embarrassed, so she quickly added.
Liu Ying didn't think so much. She patted her chest and said carelessly, "Okay! As long as you're not afraid of hardship, girl."
"That's great, thank you! Liu Ying." Jiang Hexi was extremely happy. She was so happy holding Liu Ying, but it made Liu Ying extremely uncomfortable. After all, it was her first time to be so close to someone.
At this time, there was a banging sound on the door, followed by Mrs. Li's loud and angry voice.
"Xi'er, Liuying, are you up?"
Liuying took the opportunity to avoid Jiang Hexi's embrace attack and hurriedly ran over to open the door.
As soon as the door opened, Mrs. Li gave Liu Ying a flattering smile, and then called for the half-grown boy who was shy and dodged behind to follow her.
"Xi'er, are you up so early?"
"Yes, Mrs. Li, what's the matter so early?" Seeing the two people walking in with large and small bags, Jiang Hexi looked curiously at the boy who followed behind but kept his head down and remained silent.
"This is my boss, Li Manfu. He and I are coming over here to bring you some vegetables."
"Look! These were all picked fresh this morning. My vegetable patch is at the east end of the village. If you want to eat vegetables, just ask Manfu to pick them for you."
Madam Li smiled heartily, slapped Li Manfu, who kept his head down, and said proudly.
Li Manfu was so nervous that his forehead was covered with sweat. He reflexively touched the cold sweat on his forehead and stammered: "Hello, Sister Xi."
Jiang Hexi responded with a quick smile.
Seeing the mother and son with very different styles, Jiang Hexi covered her mouth with a smile and said softly: "Thank you very much, Madam Li, could you please make a trip."
"It's okay! I'll move the things to the small kitchen right now." Mrs. Li waved her hands to indicate that you were welcome, and then she walked steadily to the small kitchen carrying a large bunch of things in both hands.
Li Manfu hurriedly followed him, as if he was being chased by a wild beast in the river, and his back looked like he was running away.
"Girl, don't worry. This guy Manfu has been shy since he was a child, but he is hardworking and sensible. He is a good boy!" Liuying was worried that Jiang Hexi would be dissatisfied with Li Manfu, so she hurriedly explained for him.
Jiang Hexi didn't care about these things. She shook her head slightly to show that she didn't care.
The two of them followed the Li mother and son to the kitchen. After watching Madam Li put away the things, Jiang Hexi revealed what she had been thinking about.
"Ms. Li, do you know where there is a private school teacher in these ten miles away? I want to send Ah Yun and Ah Xuan to study."
Hearing this, Mrs. Li opened her eyes wide and said in surprise: "You two boys are studying at such a young age?"
"They are not young anymore. They will be five years old after the Chinese New Year. They were originally educated by my father, but unfortunately my parents passed away. Now I can only find other wives." Jiang Hexi said warmly.
"Here! Xi'er, please forgive me and accept the change!" Mrs. Li thought that she had caused Jiang Hexi's sadness, so she comforted her hurriedly.
Jiang Hexi smiled softly, indicating that she didn't need to take it to heart.
"We are very poor here. If this child wants to study, he has to go to the county. There is no teacher here!"
Madam Li couldn't bear to see the disappointed look in Jiang Hexi's eyes, so she quickly added: "However, Li Tiejun's wife in our village, Jingniang, is quite a talented woman."
"Originally she was the rich daughter of the county magistrate's family, but the magistrate before us was a corrupt official who did all kinds of evil! He preyed on the people, raped the women of the people, and did all kinds of evil. General Huo had him beheaded as soon as he arrived in Jingzhou."
After saying that, Madam Li sighed and said with emotion: "This Jing Niang! She is the concubine of the corrupt official. She has always been disliked. General Huo saw that she was really pitiful and she did not blame innocent family members."
"No, Jing Niang was originally entrusted to me to take care of her, but she was attracted by Tiezhu's cousin, Li Tiejun. I thought this was a good thing, so after Jing Niang nodded, I helped them get married!"
Mrs. Li was extremely proud at the end and smiled contentedly.
Jiang Hexi and Liu Ying looked at each other and saw a deep smile in each other's eyes.
"Then Mrs. Li, why don't the villagers ask Jing Niang to educate the children?" Jiang Hexi took advantage of the situation and expressed her thoughts.
"How can that be done? Jing Niang is a woman! I have never seen a female wife!" Ms. Li was so surprised that she subconsciously waved her hand to refuse.
Jiang Hexi also knew that she would not accept it so easily. She smiled sweetly and persuaded slowly: "Why not? As long as she has learned a lesson, it doesn't matter whether she is a boy or a girl. Besides, who stipulated that a woman must not be a wife!"
"That's right, there are many ladies in Shengjing who teach high-ranking ladies. They are all beautiful and smart. The hairpin family are all rushing to get it!" Liuying on the side took the words unconvinced and shouted loudly.
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"The situation in Shengjing is like this! It really opened my eyes." After hearing this, Madam Li was surprised and convinced at the same time. After all, although Liu Ying was violent, she never lied.
Seeing that she was willing to relent, Jiang Hexi hurriedly struck the railway line while it was hot: "That's natural. There are many illiterate children in our village anyway. Why not set up a private school and send all the children there."
"Even if you don't get the honors, it's good to know a few more words. It's better than being blind!" Seeing Madam Li's increasingly excited expression, Jiang Hexi said more seductive words.
Madam Li was really moved. She glanced at Li Manfu, who was looking at her expectantly. She felt sad but also relieved. It turned out that she had been delaying her child. She didn't expect that Manfu had been looking forward to studying!
"Okay! I'll help you persuade Jingniang to go, and I'll grind her too! This is a great thing that will benefit the villagers!" Li Niangniang gritted her teeth and said in an unprecedentedly firm tone.
When Jiang Hexi saw that her goal was achieved, a sly smile flashed in her eyes. He was afraid that she would regret it, so she took the opportunity to say: "It's better to miss the day than to hit it. Let's go there now!"
So a group of people walked to Li Tiejun's house in a vigorous and vigorous manner. In such a battlefield-like formation, people who didn't know better thought they were seeking revenge.