Seeing that the room was a little dirty, I rolled up my sleeves and started to clean it quietly, so as not to get dust for the old man to eat.
The floor was mopped three times, the doors and windows were wiped twice, the furniture was wiped twice, and dirty clothes were soaked.
When I turned around, I felt that the oil lamp didn't look very clean, so I took a wet rag and rubbed it little by little...
Mr. Tian woke up slowly.
There is a slightly bitter medicinal taste in the mouth, the room is warm, and there is also a faint aroma of spicy pepper.
He has used it before, it was sent by Yan Er.
There was also a smell of rice, which was stronger than sweet potato, which made him a little hungry.
I looked sideways and saw that it wasn't Yan Er who was sitting at the table concentrating on cleaning the lamp.
Looking at the tables, chairs, benches, doors, windows and cabinets, they are no longer as dark as before.
The ground was spotless, and there were still traces of it not drying yet. There was something else he didn't understand.
It was just dawn and the sun was rising in the east.
The light of the new sun comes through the window, making the people at the table clear and bright...
Mr. Tian only felt warm in his heart.
From time to time, Yan Laoer would raise his head and glance at the elder.
He raised his eyes and met Mr. Tian's eyes.
The joy and surprise are clearly visible at a glance.
Mr. Tian had many thoughts at this moment.
Yan Er claimed that he was not good at school...
When the city was destroyed, Yan Er called his old man to take off his clothes and his nephew dragged him away...
With his gestures and eyes, Yan Er placed the following people one by one in hidden places...
And Yan Er made him drill holes back and forth, touched him and even kicked him...
Thinking of this last thing, Mr. Tian was a little angry, but when he was angry, he started to cry again...
If it weren't for people like Yan Er, he would have died long ago.
It’s a pity that the second master and the third master...
Although the two were rigid, they treated Huju with sincerity, worked tirelessly, and were not afraid of life and death, and finally allowed them to seek benevolence and be benevolent.
On the contrary, he was just living an ignoble existence, with only a few scraps of his life left!
When Yan Laoer saw Mr. Tian crying as he looked at him, he felt very uncomfortable.
Scenes of what he had experienced flashed before his eyes. He and Mr. Tian had experienced the same suffering, so he could empathize with it even more.
But at this moment, we can’t think about these things, we have to look ahead.
He quickly came over, held the elder's hand and said: "Elder, you have to hold on, the second and third masters deserved their death.
Beirong has caused harm to us in Huju. Now every house in Huju city is in ruins, and many people have been injured. I just stepped forward and took a look, and it was all a mess.
In the village below, my God, I don’t know what’s going on. The incoming reinforcements are chasing Beirong. I don’t know how many they can kill and whether they can get our food back...
There are also those soldiers from Xizhou who are staying outside our city and will not leave.
You still have to make up your mind about what the regulations are going to be, so you must hold on!"
Master Tian listened to Yan Er's detailed counting and closed his eyes slightly. When he opened them again, his eyesight gradually became clear.
"But you've made porridge and brought it to me to drink some."
Yan Laoer: "The doctor told me to drink medicine. Sir, please wait a little longer. After drinking the medicine, you can drink porridge."
It saves the stomach from not being able to hold it.
Mr. Tian also listened to the advice and waited for the boy to bring the medicine. Yan Er blew it with his mouth and fanned it with his hands, helped him up, held the bowl and watched him drink it bit by bit, and then brought the vegetable porridge.
Mr. Tian's arm had just moved forward, but he still couldn't use it.
Yan Laoer fed him spoonful after spoonful.
After eating the porridge, I took a clean cloth dipped in warm water and wiped his mouth.
"Huai'an, are you willing to be my student?" Mr. Tian suddenly asked.
Yan Laoer turned around and looked at him blankly.
I still have a freshly wet cloth in my hand that needs to be washed...
"I...how can I succeed? I...I can't learn...I can't..." Both Yan and Lao stuttered.
Mr. Tian's expression was solemn and serious: "Huai'an has a noble character, a kind heart, and quick wit. No one is perfect. He cannot have all the good things in one body. There is always something he is not good at. I know Huai'an's foundation and the imperial examination." Tao, just get a title and get promoted, there is no need to force it."
"I only have one wife in my family. We are husband and wife, and we have no one to support us. The family members advised me to adopt an heir. Firstly, the family is simple and there is nothing to leave to future generations. Secondly, I am an official and do not want to be separated from our flesh and blood. .”
"If you are blessed by God to become my disciple, you will treat it as your own son and devote all your money to teaching..."
Yan Laoer swallowed, and then noticed that Mr. Tian had changed his self-identity at some point. He no longer called himself an official, but referred to each other as "I" and "you"...
No one to support you?
Wouldn’t that mean being childless?
This old man and old lady are so pitiful...
Mr. Tian looked at him expectantly. Seeing that he remained silent for a long time, the light in his eyes gradually dimmed.
"Huai'an...but you don't want to?" The voice gradually became lower and became much, much softer.
Master Tian was already ill. His face was pale and he was lying on the bed.
Ask him in this tone again.
Yan Laoer really couldn't stand it.
"I do! Of course I do!" He explained hurriedly: "I'm not thinking that I'm trying to get ahead of myself. It's okay if others don't know about my knowledge. I'm afraid it will embarrass you if they find out."
The light in Mr. Tian's eyes lit up again, and his voice was full of joy.
"There is no such thing as being too high or too high. This statement must never be mentioned again. If everyone knew how good Huai'an was, there would be countless people competing for him as a teacher..."
"When it comes to knowledge, you should be safe and at ease. There is a way for you to be a teacher. You can tell others. I will not allow you to show yourself to others before you complete your studies. As a teacher, you will only teach in private. In this way, no one will know your true level. Only One thing, you still have to practice calligraphy well. Calligraphy is the face of a scholar, so you must not slack off."
"Good disciple, help me up quickly and go to the front to take a look. Although the Beirong have retreated, the matter is not over yet. Not to mention that the people in our territory of Huju are suffering from this disaster. We need to do our best to comfort them. Gu Feng, Fucheng, and Xizhou are here to help. It’s hard to dispatch any army, especially the Xizhou Army..."
Yan Laoer suddenly got a teacher.
But it was well received.
Mr. Tian is a truly good official, and it is not a loss to be his disciple.
Seeing that the old man's complexion improved a lot and he became energetic because he was willing to be his student, Yan Laoer also became happy.
"Teacher, please wait a little longer. If you don't rush for a moment, I'll ask the doctor to check your pulse again. If the doctor says everything is fine, can we go further?"
You still have to listen to what the new disciples say.
Even though Mr. Tian was anxious, he still endured it and lay down obediently and waited.
Not long after, the young man invited the doctor over.
Yan Laoer made a gesture to the doctor, and the doctor understood and stepped lightly.
But Mr. Tian closed his eyes and rested, falling asleep.
After feeling for their pulse, the two of them left the house.
The doctor warned: "It's best not to work too hard and take a good rest for a few days. This has hurt your mind. Daily calming soup is indispensable. Take the warming and nourishing medicine for another two days and then it can be withdrawn. I will come to check your pulse again today at Unity hour."
