Shen Xiu did embroidery work in the yard for a while, and then she felt that her face was not so hot anymore, so she focused on embroidering the "Heart Sutra".
She embroidered it according to the calligraphy written by Wei Yan. The handwriting was dignified and delicate. It was particularly beautiful when embroidered on plain silk with black embroidery thread.
As Shen Xiu looked at it, she couldn't help but think of Wei Yan again.
Wei Yan had already arrived at Master Li's house with Qu Huan and Yuan Ziwen.
Mr. Li's home is located in the county town. It is a small and exquisite house where the old couple live.
When the three of them arrived, Master Li was playing with the birds in the yard.
Wei Yan walked behind the three of them, but Master Li noticed him at first sight.
"Wei Yan, you are here just in time. How about taking a look at my new bird?"
Both Qu Huan and Yuan Ziwen were used to Master Li's preference. In fact, not only the two of them, but also the students at Wenhua College knew that Master Li valued Wei Yan the most.
However, Wei Yan does have such capital. Not only is he handsome in life, he is also very knowledgeable, he is also very diligent, and most importantly, he has an upright character. It is almost impossible to find such a person, so Master Li
It's normal to prefer him.
Master Li took Wei Yan to see the bird in the cage and asked him about his homework.
Next year is the county examination. Master Li has great expectations for Wei Yan and wants him to come back first in the county examination.
Wei Yan also lived up to his expectations. He could answer all the questions asked by Master Li, and he answered them fluently. It was obvious that he had worked hard.
Master Li nodded with satisfaction and began to examine Qu Huan and Yuan Ziwen's homework.
Yuan Ziwen was better. He had been in the academy for three or four years, and his knowledge was only inferior to that of Wei Yan. Qu Huan, on the other hand, stuttered in his answers. It was obvious that he had not read the scriptures at home.
Master Li gave him a displeased look. Due to the great festival, he did not blame him, but he still gave Qu Huan a few words.
After the master's wife called Master Li away because of something, Qu Huan breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I was scared to death just now. Who knew that Master Li would also have to take a test on schoolwork today."
Yuan Ziwen said meaningfully: "Master is also doing it for your own good. Next year is the county examination. He must hope that you can pass the examination as a scholar."
Qu Huan waved his hands and said, "I'd better forget it! I never expected to be a scholar. I'll be thankful to God if I can pass the exam."
Wei Yan said: "Don't belittle yourself. If you can focus on studying, you might be able to become a scholar."
Qu Huan sighed: "I think so too, but unfortunately I don't have your patience, Brother Wei. I will never be a scholar in this life."
Yuan Ziwen smiled and said: "Brother Wei's patience is of course incomparable to you. Even I, who think I can sit in the room, can't bear to be defeated. But if you fail to become a scholar, you won't be afraid of your father breaking your legs."
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Qu Huan said: "There is nothing I can do about it. Who told me that I am not born to study? If I can memorize everything like Brother Wei and speak it in sentences, I won't have to worry about the county examination."
Regarding Qu Huan's complaints, Wei Yan just smiled lightly. These were just his excuses. If the two of them were to change places, I'm afraid Qu Huan wouldn't even be able to read.
However, there was no need to say these words to make Qu Huan lose face, so Wei Yan said nothing.
Yuan Ziwen wanted to say something else, but Master Li had already come out, so he swallowed his words.
"It's a rare occasion for you to come here today. I asked your master's wife to prepare some simple meals." Master Li greeted the three of them and said, "Didn't Qu Huan bring a jar of rice wine? Today our master and disciple will not return unless they are drunk."
That's what he said, but Mr. Li didn't drink well, and his wife didn't allow him to drink more, so she didn't do much to persuade the students to drink during the banquet.
Qu Huan could drink, but of course he couldn't drink too much in front of Master Li.
Therefore, after the meal, more than half of the jar of wine that Qu Huan brought was left.
But despite this, Wei Yan also felt a little dizzy. His drinking capacity was worse than Master Li's, and he would get a little drunk after just one bowl of wine. Not only was he a little dizzy, but his face was also a little red.
Originally, the three of them were about to leave after dinner, but Master Li saw that Wei Yan was a little drunk, so he kept him here.
Wei Yan rested for a while in the wing of Li's house and drank a bowl of sobering soup prepared by his wife, before he felt that his head was not so dizzy.
As soon as he got out of bed and put on his shoes to say goodbye to his host, Master Li came in.
"I'm really sorry for bothering you sir for so long today." Wei Yan had just started, but was interrupted by Master Li.
"You and I, teachers and students, are talking about this." Master Li said and handed him a copy of Cheng Mo. "Originally, you were not drunk, so I wanted to keep you. In this way, you can save the time."
I still have to find an excuse to keep you here."
Wei Yan picked up Cheng Mo and said, "Sir, what do you mean by this?"
Master Li whispered: "This is a copy of Cheng Mo that I just got from someone else. Take it and study the sample essays above carefully. It will be of great help to you in writing articles."
In fact, Wei Yan had wanted to buy a copy of Cheng Mo for a long time, but he didn't have enough money on hand. Now that he saw this Cheng Mo, he didn't know what to say.
Master Li didn't need him to say anything more. He just stroked his beard and said: "If you really want to thank me, then come back and take the case study test. My biggest regret in life is that I didn't teach case study. If you can realize this
Wishing, that is much more useful than saying good things."
Wei Yan's face became more solemn, "Sir, don't worry, the students will do their best."
Master Li patted his shoulder again, "I found this Cheng Mo with great difficulty. The articles above are all good. You should understand them carefully. Maybe they can also be used when taking the government and college examinations in the future.
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Wei Yan nodded, with thousands of words in his mind, and finally hummed softly.
Master Li pulled him and talked for a while, asking him to study hard and live up to everyone's expectations in the future.
Master Li didn't say anything about this, but Wei Yan also knew it. He didn't give up studying when his family's conditions were so difficult before. Now that he can study in an academy, he will naturally work harder than before.
When we came out of Master Li's house, it was still early.
Wei Yan did not rush home, but walked around the street, firstly to make himself more awake, and secondly because he wanted to buy something for Shen Xiu.
He didn't have much money left, only the hundred cents he got from copying books last time. This hundred cents could not buy expensive jewelry such as silver hairpins, nor could it buy fine rouge and gouache.
But Wei Yan didn't want to buy something of inferior quality, so he walked around the street several times before choosing a finely crafted wooden comb.
Shen Xiu also had a wooden comb like this. But that wooden comb had been used for several years, and the teeth were a little different in length.
The wooden comb in front of me is exquisitely made, with patterns of auspicious clouds carved on it, and is made of fine peach wood.
He stretched out his hand here, and was about to take the wooden comb on the stall, when suddenly a hand stretched out from behind and took the comb first.