The Female Assistant of Wei Yuyan Shuangfei

Xie Shuting did not know that Cao Yue's parents had passed away. Now that she heard him admit it frankly, and considering that it happened when he was a child, she felt a sense of resonance in her heart.

She couldn't help but think of her biological mother. After looking at Cao Yue, she suppressed the pain in her heart and said with a hint of apology, "Miss Cao, please accept my condolences."

"It's okay. It's been many years."

Cao Yue smiled calmly, and the haze in her heart dissipated in an instant. Then she asked with a smile: "Miss! My late father once taught me poetry and literature for several years. I wonder if there is anything you need me to do?"

Seeing Cao Yue's ability to control her emotions freely and her fluent response to people, Xie Shuting was extremely satisfied and developed a love for her talent.

The more crucial reason why she chose to help Cao Yue was that she, a weak woman, was able to survive in that situation. In addition to the help of the villagers, more importantly, his wisdom.

Although she was not at the scene at that time, based on Lian Xi's explanation, she roughly understood Cao Yue's thoughts at the time. Who would want to die if they could live, especially a well-read and intelligent person?

Xie Shuting immediately thought about teaching and testing. She pondered for a moment and murmured, "Those who know are not as good as those who like it, and those who like it are not as good as those who enjoy it. Why is that?"

Cao Yue was so smart that she understood Xie Shuting's meaning immediately. This sentence seemed to be a test for her, but it was more of an affirmation of her.

Life for women is difficult, and they are also bound by the ancient sages’ saying that “women’s virtue lies in their lack of talent.” She learned poetry and odes as a woman, and this was her first step out of her own prison.

Cao Yue leaned forward and returned the greeting. After a moment of contemplation, he said aloud, "A teacher is someone who teaches students, and teaching is a teacher's job. Reviewing, solving doubts, and understanding principles are what a teacher teaches. I am happy to follow the teacher's path."

Xie Shuting nodded in satisfaction, and then asked again: "Those who know it are not as good as those who like it, and those who like it are not as good as those who enjoy it. What does that mean?"

"Yeah!~"

Cao Yue couldn't help but frown when he heard this. The seemingly same questions actually had a different meaning. The difference of just one word had a profound meaning.

She couldn't help but feel a little interested in Xie Shuting. After all, as women who broke the conventional conventions, they could be said to be the same kind of people.

Cao Yue thought about this and said in deep thought: "Those who love to learn and understand are those who love it; those who love to know and practice are those who enjoy it; when they are united, there is no place to go, and this is the teaching of a teacher."

"Oh! According to what Miss Cao said, the unity of knowledge and action can explain it in detail?" Xie Shuting said with a playful smile.

"My concubine admires your talent, young lady."

Cao Yue bowed as she spoke. She agreed with what Xie Shuting said about "the unity of knowledge and action", but she couldn't do it.

Cao Zhen, who was standing aside, watched his wife and Miss Xie talking in a nonsensical manner. He was completely unable to get a word in and could only sit aside feeling a little awkward.

Xie Shuting got a satisfactory answer and was very happy. She then looked at Cao Zhen and said, "Captain Cao! It seems that your wife is quite talented. In the future, you two will definitely live in harmony and everything will go smoothly."

Cao Yue's face flushed immediately, but Cao Zhen scratched his head a little embarrassedly and said, "Miss! My wife has only studied for a few years, and is still far behind your family of scholars."

"Not bad, being an enlightened female teacher is enough."

As soon as Xie Shuting finished speaking, the two of them were shocked.

They knew how important the word "sir" was. Even in the three townships and seven villages of Laigu County, there were only two teachers, and both of them were scholars.

Hearing Xie Shuting's affirmation, Cao Yue waved her hands hurriedly and said, "Miss! I am not worthy of the title of 'sir'. Please do not pollute your ears."

"I said it's what I deserve."

Xie Shuting glanced at the two of them while speaking, then gently patted Cao Yue's hand and said softly, "I want to open a private school in Laigu County, and you have already found two teachers. Don't you want to help me, Miss Cao?"

"But...but I am a girl. Since ancient times, there has never been a saying that girls can go to school, let alone become teachers?" Cao Yue said with a little fear.

Xie Shuting ignored Cao Yue's worries and looked at Cao Zhen with a smile and said, "I don't want you to be separated just after your marriage. Others might say that I am breaking up a couple."

Cao Yue's face flushed again when she heard that. She knew what Xie Shuting meant. With Cao Zhen's current wealth, it was impossible for him to settle down in Laigu County. She could only return to Caojiazhuang.

The two of them separated only three days after their wedding. If this matter spread to some small mouths, there might be some rumors. Moreover, he already had a stain, so he owed it to Cao Zhen.

Seeing the uneasiness in Cao Yue's eyes slowly fade away, Xie Shuting asked softly: "Miss Cao! You are also a woman with ideas. Just tell me whether you are willing or not?"

"I...I am willing." Cao Yue replied in a voice as soft as a mosquito, but the three people present heard it clearly.

Xie Shuting nodded with satisfaction. She liked people who were decisive, so she decided the matter immediately.

"That's good. I will solve your worries for you and will definitely not let you get into any trouble." Xie Shuting said this and shouted to the outside of the door: "Xi'er!"

Lian Xi walked in quickly upon hearing this, stroked her body and said, "Miss!"

"Go find a yamen runner at the gate and ask them to take Captain Cao and his wife to Song Zhen and ask Brother Song to arrange a place for them to stay."

"Yes!~" Lian Xi responded quickly.

Cao Zhen and his wife also bowed to Xie Shuting with gratitude. Then they were led by Lian Xi to the outside of the county government office. After finding a yamen runner and giving him a few words, they hurried back to the backyard.

After seeing off Cao Zhen and his wife, Xie Shuting returned to the backyard alone. As soon as she passed through the archway, she saw Xie Ningzhi still sitting on the stone table, and she couldn't help but frown.

"Has this nerd not thought things through yet?" Xie Shuting secretly underestimated him. Her steps were still light and she showed no emotion at all. She walked slowly towards Xie Ningzhi.

When Xie Ningzhi was deep in thought, he suddenly smelled the fragrance of osmanthus. The worry on his face disappeared in an instant, and he smiled and said, "Is it solved?"

"It's not a big deal, just a few words will do." Xie Shuting agreed, slowly sitting back in her previous seat.

"Brother, haven't you figured it out yet?"

"I figured it out a long time ago. I just can't figure out why you would do this? Or maybe you've endured too much in the past fifteen years, or..."

"All this is in the past, brother, there is no need to say more."

Xie Ningzhi was stunned for a moment, looking at Xie Shuting's clear eyes, he couldn't help but laugh and said, "That's right! It's my brother's fault. Is there anything I can do for you now?"

"Yes!"

Xie Shuting raised her eyebrows with an expression that said, "You know what I mean." This made Xie Ningzhi feel like he was back in his childhood, with his little sister waiting for him at the door after school. That emotion stayed in his mind for a long time.