Ji Taoist

After a while, it was noon.

Yan Buji sat at the dining table, watching the servants serve the dishes one by one, and soon the table was filled with the aroma of delicious food.

Several maids stood aside, serving Yan Buji and a well-behaved girl next to him.

Yan Buji looked at her with a smile and said softly: "Rou'er, your enrollment is almost done. I will arrange someone to take you to and from school every day in the future."

"Really, father?!" The girl named Rou'er raised her head, her eyes on her pink cheeks radiated like bright gems, and she looked at him happily.

"Yes, Rou'er, you have been very good at studying since you were young, and your father also supports your idea. Don't worry about the family affairs, I can still live for decades, and I will definitely protect you." Yan Buji smiled.

"Well, thank you, father."

"What are you thanking for? Let's eat."

"Okay, father, try this."

"Well."

After dinner.

"Try the flower cakes brought by Lao Qian."

"Delicious, the flower cakes made by Uncle Lao Qian are still so fragrant!"

The scene of a loving father and a filial daughter was envied by several maids. Even though some of them were not sold to the Yan Mansion, the status of women in this world is lower than that of men. If they have such a father, it is really jealous!

After eating the flower cakes, Yan Buji looked at Yan Xirou and said, "When your mother was alive, she asked me to take good care of you. I think I did my best. But you haven't been exposed to the trivialities of this world since you were a child. Remember not to conflict with others after going to the academy. If someone makes trouble for you. You must tolerate him for a while, don't be impulsive, and your father will take care of everything."

"Yes, father."

"Well, of course you have grown up, and although you are about to get married, I still hope that you will consider these things after completing your studies." Yan Buji said meaningfully.

Yan Xirou blushed and said angrily, "Father, what are you talking about? My daughter doesn't want to get married so early!"

"Hahaha, it's only a matter of time. I just hope you can find a good man. I don't ask for a good family background. It's enough for him to treat you well. But there are many men in this world who say one thing and mean another. Remember not to be fooled by those men with a few words." Yan Buji said seriously.

Yan Xirou's cheeks twitched slightly, thinking of her father's ability but willing to be a rich man, she couldn't help asking: "Then... Father, are you also a person who says one thing and does another?"

Yan Buji smiled slightly: "Don't force anything, Rou'er, opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared. Now I have a family business, I can't bear to leave you, and this group of people. Even if the opportunity comes, I don't have the heart to fight for it. It's a pity that you are a girl, otherwise your father would really want to train you to be a high-ranking official who can enter and leave the court, and bring honor to my Yan family."

"Oh..."

Yan Xirou had also heard the old servants at home say that her father had spent more than ten years preparing for the imperial examination, but for some reason he gave up on it.

Hearing her father say this, I'm afraid that he had to give up because of some things back then. My father must have been unwilling but helpless.

"Is it because my mother was seriously ill because of giving birth to me that made my father..."

Yan Xirou thought silently, because the time point just happened to match, she couldn't help but think about it.

If that's true...

It's just as my father said, it's a pity that I'm a girl.

Yan Xirou looked at her father with a serious face and a strong demeanor. Although he was 35 years old, he was in good spirits, and he was not as fat as other rich men. He insisted on exercising every day, and his strength was greater than those farmers!

Yan Buji stood up. His height of nearly 1.9 meters and his strong figure that could not be covered by his robes made Yan Xirou feel safe.

Until now, Yan Xirou thought about the joy of sitting on her father's shoulders and watching the scenery when she was a child.

When she grew up, she could only see this short courtyard wall.

Time flies. Will the tall father become as hunchbacked as Uncle Qian one day?

Thinking of this, the girl felt a little sad.

A day passed.

Yan Buji welcomed a distinguished guest, who was naturally Zhao Jinzhong from Linshan Academy.

At this time, he came to visit alone, and Yan Buji immediately asked people to prepare tea and cakes, and personally welcomed him into the living room, giving Zhao Jinzhong enough face.

"Boss Yan." Zhao Jinzhong bowed and smiled.

"Zhao Caizi, I wonder if there is a reply to yesterday's matter?" Yan Buji bowed in return and asked with a smile.

"Of course there is, but since I came here today, Boss Yan, please take a look at this letter first." Zhao Jinzhong smiled and took out a letter from his sleeve.

The servants around him brought it up. Yan Buji opened it and frowned slightly. He told the servants beside him:

"You leave first."

"Yes, sir."

Seeing that there was no one else in the living room, Yan Buji's face gradually became ugly, but he asked with some entanglement:

"This letter... allow me to ask, is it really written by Mr. Zhou himself?!"

Zhao Jinzhong's face sank and said, "Could it be that Boss Yan thinks I'm lying?"

"Of course not! It's just that Mr. Zhou is a first-class scholar in Linshan Academy and has a reputation. I heard that Mr. Zhou has not accepted any disciples for many years, so I was a little shocked." Yan Buji hurriedly smiled and explained.

Zhao Jinzhong's face improved, and he said, "It was also thanks to your daughter's excellent answer sheet that we happened to meet Mr. Zhou yesterday and he took a look at her. He decided to accept her as his disciple. But just as written in the letter, Mr. Zhou needs some financial support from Mr. Yan to participate in the Yangchun Literary Society."

"Of course there is no problem! No matter what Mr. Zhou needs, I will do it! Apart from anything else, I will make Mr. Zhou feel at ease about the money!" Yan Buji said with a smile.

"Then congratulations in advance to your daughter for becoming our classmate at Linshan Academy." Zhao Jinzhong said with a smile.

"Hahaha, thank you very much." Yan Buji clapped his hands and laughed.

Zhao Jinzhong suddenly said, "Here, I also have an unwelcome request."

"Oh, by the way, I can pay you today! Come on!"

"Wait a minute."

Yan Buji's eyes turned, and he looked at Zhao Jinzhong in surprise, and asked, "What's wrong? Talented Zhao is not satisfied with the reward."

Zhao Jinzhong shook his head hurriedly: "Not really, I just want to ask Boss Yan to support us to participate in the Yangchun Literary Meeting because we have done our best in this matter."

"This... is not impossible. Not to mention that you have helped me and my daughter so much, just the academic name of Talented Zhao is enough." Yan Buji hesitated, smiled and agreed.

"Okay, okay, Boss Yan, this Yangchun Literary Meeting is very important. If we become successful one day, we will definitely not treat you badly!" Zhao Jinzhong stood up, bowed and smiled.

Yan Buji quickly stood up and bowed in response: "You are polite, Talented Zhao."

Before leaving, Yan Buji personally saw Zhao Jinzhong off.

Watching the carriage go away, Yan Buji's mouth slightly raised.

"Mr. Zhou, this is a pleasant surprise! I don't have to pretend to be so reluctant to spend money, and I don't have to argue with these scholars. It's really great."

Yan Buji's eyes turned, looked in the direction of Yan Xirou's residence, and nodded slightly.