"In the beginning, human beings are inherently good and similar in nature..." The child's voice was as clear and crisp as jade beads falling on a plate. Zhan Feiyu recited it fluently, and he finished memorizing the "Three Character Classic" of more than a thousand words in the blink of an eye.
Master Lin's eyes showed joy. He also knew about the competition. The students in the private school were chattering about it. They all said that Zhan Feiyu was smart, and that the second and third sons of the Zhan family were far behind him.
Master Lin didn't know that Zhan Feiyu could memorize it so skillfully in just ten days, especially at this time, when the courtyard was dark and crowded with people, and the county magistrate was sitting in the courtyard, even if he was studying at the county school.
Those children and scholars under the majesty of the county magistrate may not be able to recite it so fluently, let alone a child who has not yet enlightened.
"Not bad." County Magistrate Chen glanced at Zhan Feiyu sharply and commented. In a farm family, a seven-year-old girl who can do this is indeed considered good.
But if you put it among aristocratic families, the children will be enlightened at the age of three, and will be able to recite the enlightenment "Three Character Classic" and "The Thousand Character Essay" by the age of four. Children with good talents will have begun to read the Four Books by the age of seven. A serial student like Zhan Feiyu
Not even average.
After glancing at Zhan Feiyu with admiration, Master Lin spoke again in a warm voice: "Erlang, it's your turn."
Zhan Feiyu shook Zhan Erlang's hand, grinned at him, and said, "Don't be afraid."
"At the beginning of man..." Zhan Feiyu probably made a good start. Zhan Erlang's voice still stuttered a bit. Fortunately, he had memorized most of it, but he was unfamiliar with the rest and couldn't remember it after thinking about it for a long time.
The tension and fear subsided. Zhan Laoer and Xiao Yao looked anxiously at Zhan Sanlang who was huddled beside them. Xiao Yao pushed Zhan Sanlang's back and motioned for him to carry it quickly.
Zhan Sanlang was pampered on weekdays and always showed off his strength whether in Zhan's family or in the village. But at the critical moment, Zhan Sanlang's legs were trembling with fright. He was pushed by little Yao and fell to his knees on the ground with a plop.
County Magistrate Chen, Mrs. Lin and others looked over. Zhan Sanlang raised his head and looked at Magistrate Chen's majestic and solemn face. He cried out in fright, with tears and snot running all over his face. This look compared to
Worse than a three-year-old.
It’s over! Old Zhan’s heart sank, and he stared at his young son sitting on the ground, crying, and no matter how annoyed he felt, he didn’t dare to say anything right now.
Little Yao was also frightened, fearing that Magistrate Chen would be angry, so she grabbed Zhan Lao Er's arm with both hands, and then she knelt down to apologize without being frightened.
Magistrate Chen and the other three arrived suddenly and left just as quickly. The villagers rushed to Zhan's yard with a cheer and started chatting in all directions.
"Third brother, your Xiaoyu and Erlang have given Lao Zhan a lot of face today, and they dare to endorse it in front of the county magistrate."
"Yes, no one in these ten miles and eight villages has this honor. I heard that only Ma Xiucai from Shangsi Village got the honor the year before last, and the county magistrate went to sit at the table."
"Yes, this girl Xiaoyu is really brave."
The voices of praise, envy, and jealousy were mixed together. Not only the Zhan family, but also the whole village was brightened when this news spread. The county magistrate was able to come to their village, and he also heard Xiaoyu's endorsement. How big is this?
of glory.
"This is all the result of Xiaoyu's good fortune." Old man Zhan had a loud voice and a smile on his face. He was laughed out loud by the villagers, but he felt more happy and proud than ever before.
Mrs. Zhan also swept away the gloomy expression of the past few days, and the wrinkles on her smiling face were piled together.
"Why are you so useless? You're useless!" In the second room, listening to the laughter coming from the yard, little Yao slapped Zhan Sanlang's butt several times, and his eyes were red with anger.
Zhan Laoer sat on the square stool with a gloomy old face, his usual hypocritical smile disappeared, leaving only unwillingness and jealousy.
Not only did Dafang get benefits this time, but he also showed his face in front of the county magistrate. From now on, whether at home or in the village, the eldest brother will probably have some say.
Little Yao couldn't bear to really beat his son, but he was not convinced that Dafang had taken advantage of him, so he pushed Zhan's second son, his face full of anger and unwillingness to retaliate.
"Are you just going to watch that damn girl from Xiaoyu go to school? No one in these ten miles and eight villages has ever seen a girl go to school. The ten days of training a year is not something that comes from the flood."
"Shut up!" Zhan Laoer was very annoyed and glared at Xiao Yao angrily, "I asked you to stare at Sanlang's endorsement and see what kind of spoiler you have become!"
Zhan Sanlang was so frightened before that he cried a lot. He was slapped a few times by little Yao just now. Now he is sitting on the ground sobbing, with mucus all over his face. Not to mention Zhan Feiyu, who is so energetic. If you want to compare, even Erlang is much better than him.
"That's the county magistrate. Our Sanlang is not as stupid and bold as that damn girl!" Little Yao almost gritted his teeth when he mentioned Zhan Feiyu, wishing he could eat him alive.
"The county magistrate has spoken. We can only wait until next year." Zhan Laoer's gloomy eyes flashed with a venomous cold light. He can only make plans after this limelight. She is just a girl. It is not easy to crush her to death. With a broken leg and hand, how could she go to a private school?
Little Yao pushed the crying Sanlang out, closed the door and said bitterly: "Then let's forget about this year? This year is only ten taels of silver!"
When I think of the ten taels of silver spent on the eldest brother-in-law and Zhan Feiyu, Xiao Yao feels as distressed as if he had been stabbed several times. The money in vain should belong to their second eldest brother-in-law. How can he let the eldest daughter in? The video of the girl in the room was ruined.
Zhan Laoer looked at the cursing little Yao with disgust. He was tired of hearing it and couldn't help but shouted sternly with a livid face, "If you are not afraid of offending the county magistrate or going to jail, just go and stop him!"
"I..." As if someone had choked his neck, fear flashed across Xiao Yao's face.
She just kept talking in the village. Even if she took advantage of the heart of a bear and the courage of a leopard, little Yao didn't dare to offend the county magistrate. Her legs trembled just thinking about it.
"After waiting for a long time, the county magistrate will never remember our Zhan family." Zhan Lao Er's eyes became more and more sinister and twisted, but he did not dare to take risks. When the rumors subsided, it would not be easy to take care of a girl.
Thinking of his brother-in-law Ma Sanye, Zhan Laoer smiled fiercely at the corner of his mouth.
Since this girl doesn't know what's going on, don't blame him, the second uncle, for being ruthless. When the time comes, let Mr. Ma arrange for two people, as long as they don't kill them!