Mrs. Tong looked at Mu Zhenghan and hesitated to speak.
As a mother, she certainly hopes that her son will succeed, but she cannot harm her daughter because of her son. Her daughter's life is not easy, and it has only gotten better recently.
That's all. If Han'er really wants to study, she can always make up for it by doing more needlework in the future. When Han'er becomes a bookkeeper, half of her monthly money will be left back to her sister. There will always be a day when she can pay it off.
"I want to go to school." Mu Zhenghan's eyes were bright and determined. "The money I used to study is a loan from my sister and brother-in-law, and I will definitely pay it back in the future."
Look, what a smart child. Even if such a child cannot become a first-class minister, it is possible for him to become a Jinshi and become a local official. Why should he be allowed to be an unknown farmer?
"If this method makes you feel more comfortable, just do as you say." Mu Siyu said, "When your brother-in-law comes back, I will tell him about this and ask him to find out about a good private school."
Children who have not yet been enlightened usually go to private schools. Places like Qingshan Academy can only be entered after having some basic knowledge. In modern terms, private schools are equivalent to elementary schools, and Qingshan Academy is equivalent to junior high schools and above.
After the discussion came out, Mu Zhenghan felt as if he had been given a shot of blood and was in high spirits.
Mu Siyu was worried about him going out to work in such a state, so she asked him to help make chicken coops at home.
"Really, Xiao Hanzi is going to study."
"Tietou, you're not bragging, are you?"
"That's right, that's not how you brag. Does your family have the money for him to study?"
"Really, really, his sister paid for it."
Mu Dashan passed by carrying water and listened to the children's discussion, with confusion flashing in his eyes.
Bang! A passing villager bumped into him as he passed by. He stumbled, half of the water in the bucket spilled out, and some fell on him.
"Oh, Brother Dashan, are you okay? Sorry, sorry, I didn't pay attention."
"It's okay." Mu Dashan seemed unaffected and walked home carrying water.
There were voices coming from the courtyard, and it sounded like Mu Hai and Tang Shi were back.
How strange!
This is the first time they have come back since they entered the city.
"Mom, our business has just started and we haven't made any money yet, but this hairpin is from me to honor you," Tang said.
"Why are you spending this unjust money?" Mr. Jiang is kind-hearted, but not as mean as usual?
Mrs. Tang tugged at the corner of Mu Dahai's clothes.
Mu Dahai hesitated for a moment, and just as he was about to speak, he saw Mu Dashan coming in carrying water.
"Second brother is back." Mu Dahai greeted with a slight smile.
At this time, Mu Dahai was wearing silk and satin, and wore a crown like the gentlemen in the city. Tang was also wearing a brand-new dress, and was smeared with rouge and gouache. He looked a few years younger, and looked a bit more sophisticated.
Looking at Mu Dashan again, he still looks poor and doesn't even have any unpatched clothes.
Mu Dahai has become rounder, and Mu Dashan has become clearer. For someone who doesn't know the two of them, I'm afraid that the identities of the brothers will be reversed.
Mu Dashan ignored them.
"Mom, look at my second brother, who are you angry with?" Tang curled her lips and said, "We still thought that we would marry our second brother a new wife when we made money, but now we don't think so. This is just a grudge.
Come on us."
Jiang also looked down on Mu Dashan more and more, especially since he was ill and spent several taels of money. After recovering from the illness, he became even more lazy. He used to do a lot of work every day, but now he only gets up at dawn.
I came back to rest before dark. If there were no other laborers at home, I would have kicked out this debt collector long ago.
"Ignore him, he looks like a loser all day long, and all his good luck has been ruined by him. I really don't know how I gave birth to such a piece of shit in the first place!" Jiang said with a mean look on her face.
"I feel so sorry for you, mother. If our business hadn't been done well, I would have taken you to live in the city. Unfortunately, the house we rented is not as big as our lobby, and we have to share a stove with others.
, you will bump into someone every time you turn around, not to mention how troublesome it is. When we make money and buy a big house, we will definitely take my mother to the city to enjoy the happiness."
"Yes, my wife is right." Mu Dahai agreed.
Wow! Wow! Mu Dashan poured water into the jar.
Listening to the loving mothers and filial piety outside, he was not in a hurry to go out, let alone work.
Put the bucket away and go back to your bedroom to sleep.
"Mom, my brother-in-law has taken over a big business, and I want to join him in the business. But I'm still short of money and need some turnover. I want to discuss with you, how about selling our land?"
Seeing that Mrs. Jiang's expression was wrong, Mu Dahai didn't wait for her to speak and continued: "Don't worry, it's only temporary. When we make money, we will buy you ten more acres of land. We will consider it as a way to honor your mother."
"The land is sold, what can we eat? No, no, no, your uncle is so rich, just borrow some from them." Jiang hesitated for a moment, but still refused.
"My uncle's money has been invested. If he has any extra money, he will invest it all. He can't lend it to me, right? Even a brother can settle the accounts. He has helped us a lot now. We have to rely on ourselves for the rest.
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"Mom, my eldest brother really takes good care of us. Think about your precious grandson. He is currently studying, which costs a lot of money. If he gets admitted to Jinshi in the future, but there is no money to support him, he won't even be able to get an official position.
, then aren’t we delaying his future? The most important thing for us now is to make more money so that you can live a good life and your precious grandson can have money to take care of it.”
The chatter in the yard continued.
Mu Dashan wanted to be purified, but those words came to his ears clearly, and he couldn't be purified even if he wanted to be purified.
He couldn't help but feel confused. If Jiang really agreed to sell the land, what else could he do without any land?
Han'er, reading...
Maybe he, as a father, should do something.
"I don't agree to sell the land." Mu Dashan's voice came from the door.
Mu Dahai and his wife tried to persuade them for a long time, but when they saw that Jiang became a little looser and Mu Dashan came to make trouble again, they suddenly became impatient.
"Second brother, let's discuss business with mother, don't come and make trouble."
"We have not divided our families. My third brother and I have a share of those fields." Mu Dashan said calmly: "If the land is sold, we will not agree."
"My mother has the final say in this family." Tang flattered her.
"Then let's ask the village chief how the farmland in the village is distributed. Can it be sold by my mother alone?" Mu Dashan looked at them indifferently.
"Second brother, if my brother gets rich, he won't treat you badly. A beautiful little wife outside can buy one for a few taels of silver. When the time comes, I will buy you a child-bearing one. Don't be angry with us." Mu Dahai gritted his teeth.
