Generals take care of their children: The master mother leads the system to farm

Li Changle took the little girl away, and as he left, he kept looking back and looking towards Li Yiyang.

Gu Chongguang looked at Li Yiyang a few more times. The little granddaughter had only known her grandfather for a few days, and she was already tired of the old and loved the new?

Li Huaitong found it funny, but he held it back.

The little darling of the Gu family seems to really like her son. Although it may be because of that handsome face, but that is also an advantage, right?

Fan Xin looked at Li Huaitong thoughtfully. This Li guy is so scheming...

The little daughter of the Gu family in Kyoto...

He really dares to think!!!

Pei Yi couldn't stay in the manor any longer, so he said goodbye to Gu Chongguang in a hurry, saying that he wanted to go around for a tour.

As the county magistrate, Li Huaitong naturally could not stay. He had to accompany Pei Yi on an inspection tour, so he could not participate in today's banquet.

But he left his son Li Yiyang behind.

After Li Huaitong and Pei Yi left, the people in the study went to the tea room to meet up.

Gu Chongguang called Li Yiyang to come forward and walked with him, carefully scanning the boy from head to toe.

Sometimes he nodded, sometimes he shook his head, sometimes he frowned in disapproval, sometimes he raised his brows in approval. All these almost invisible expressions and movements made Li Yiyang extremely nervous.

Mo Zhengde stroked his beard and laughed, "Chongguang, this is my student, why are you doing this?"

Gu Chongguang snorted, "What's the outcome?"

Mo Zhengde: "Next year, it won't be difficult for this kid to pass the Tongsheng exam."

"You are a teacher, don't teach your students to be arrogant."

"Yi Yang is a humble and polite child, and he knows how to relax and work at a moderate level. I am not afraid that he will learn bad things. As for the outcome, the Tongsheng exam is an entrance exam. If he can't even pass it, I am afraid that the reputation of my Mushan Academy will be ruined."

"Master, your words are too serious. If it is not enough, it is the students' own shortcomings in study. How can it be said that it is the school's fault?" Li Yiyang bowed to clear the name of the school.

"Yi Yang, don't be anxious. I have always been outspoken. You should also have confidence in yourself."

"Yes!"

Gu Chongguang: "Brother Zhengde thinks so highly of this boy."

Mo Zhengde: "Don't tell me, I really like Shixi."

"You should like all the students in the school."

"That's true, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to accept you into the school."

Li Yiyang had quietly retreated behind the two of them, clenched his palms, and secretly let out a breath.

He was really nervous when he was called forward just now.

I can't explain why I'm nervous.

Only then did I feel relieved.

He thought that perhaps Gu Chongguang's aura as a master was too strong and he was intimidated. How could he understand what was going on in Gu Chongguang's mind?

People admired the young man's elegant demeanor and admirable spirit, but they also disliked the fact that the young man was much older than their granddaughter and thought he could not be their granddaughter's son-in-law, thinking that their granddaughter was being taken advantage of.

I feel half regretful and half waiting to see.

Fan Xin, who was standing aside, indeed noticed that there would always be someone who had gone through the same mental journey.

When your daughter is targeted by some bad boy, you will probably have this look of disgust.

Gu Chongguang and Mo Zhengde walked in front and led the way. They looked around and also appreciated the layout of Zhuangzi.

When they approached the tea room, they heard a noisy buzzing sound, occasionally with some praise and cheers.

Gu Chongguang knew that the noise was probably caused by a few pots of famous flowers.

Listening carefully, I discovered that a poem chain with flowers as the theme had already begun.

Several people paused outside the teahouse gate. The courtyard could not be seen from outside the wooden fence. A few clumps of purple bamboos were swaying, and only a faint smell of tea fragrance could be smelled, which blocked the lively scene inside.

"Brother Feng, come and pick it up!"

"I have planted chrysanthemums near the fence, but they have not bloomed in autumn. Come here, Brother Liu!"

"Although the autumn beauty of the old garden is pale, let's see the late fragrance of the yellow flowers. Brother Zhai!"

"Today we will drink chrysanthemum wine together, tomorrow we should fly away like a flying dandelion. Brother Guan!"

The people outside the fence also smiled, walked around the fence, and stepped into the teahouse with the door wide open.

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The teahouse next door was having a party, with all kinds of flower-themed activities taking place around a few pots of gorgeous blooms.

Li Changle was at the barbecue restaurant next door and could already feel his eardrums bulging and his forehead throbbing.

Although the scholar was gentle and kind in his words, there were so many people that the place soon became like a vegetable market.

The main problem is that the voices of those who cheered and cheered were a little loud.

The store's kitchen has already started working.

Several dishes had already been served on the long table in the lobby, covered with large baskets.

Each dish is in large portion and served in a large, clean ceramic bowl, which is about as big as a washbasin.

Two loads of clean plates and bowls were prepared, covered with towels.

Li Shixi came over to take a breath. He was only eight years old, but he was sent to entertain these literati who were more than a generation older than him. He was very nervous.

Li Changle poured him a glass of water, and Li Shixi took it and drank it directly.

"Auntie, Yu'er, please don't let her go over there, or she'll be crushed."

"Well, I asked Miaomiao and Zhuer to take her to the strawberry garden to pick strawberries."

How could she dare let the little guy join in the fun, for she might accidentally step on the dwarf.

"The old man and the others are here. I need to calm down first. My head is buzzing."

Li Changle laughed, "You can't change your words, right? Do people agree to call you old man?"

"..." Li Shixi's eyes flickered, "I haven't thought about it yet."

"Auntie won't get involved in the matter between you and Yu'er's grandfather. You have to make your own decision. It's just a matter of address. Auntie knows you have concerns, so don't force yourself. But we still have to respect him. After all, he's been good to you and has been giving you guidance on your studies every day."

Although Gu Chongguang had three sons despite his frail constitution, he only had one daughter, Yu'er, and Gu Er Wu, who was one year older than Yu'er.

As for the boy, there is no boy yet.

Although Gu Chongguang does not seem to be a very pedantic person, it can be seen from his love and pampering for the little girl that he cares deeply about his grandchildren.

But the ancients attached great importance to the inheritance of incense, and he himself was an only son, so he was probably a little disappointed that there was no boy born in the family.

He loved Shixi like his grandson. Although Li Shixi sometimes felt that he could not bear it, he could not refuse the gift from his elders, so he accepted it all.

"Shixi understands."

As someone who knew everything very well, how could he not understand what Gu Chongguang meant? There were only two choices.

One is to worship as a teacher.

Second, consider grandfather.

My aunt said that those who achieve great things do not pay attention to trivial matters.

However, he can't achieve anything great for now.

Well, he still has the Li family to support.

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The cheers in the teahouse next door subsided due to the arrival of Gu Chongguang and Mo Zhengde.

Li Changle hurriedly sent a servant to add water to the copper kettle and refill everyone's tea.

After Li Ping brought the chef, he went to tour the farm. After Gu Chongguang arrived, he and Li Haichuan also went for a walk, and when they came back, they looked full of longing.

"I finally got to see the legendary leisurely hermit. It's a relief to have such an experience in my life."

He had already referred to what Li Changle had said, and the whole clan should cast a net and focus on catching fish.

Everyone in the clan, whether rich or poor, from the direct line or from the side branches, was screened one by one.

Any child who showed signs of being studious was captured and placed in the clan school for intensive training.

No money?

Then he will fully fund it!

He just didn't believe that there wouldn't be a capable scholar in his Li family during his lifetime!

He asked a master to look at his family's ancestral grave, and he didn't say that there would be no son who could become an official in his family.

The Li Haibo brothers could not agree with their father's idea of ​​being determined to study, but after thinking about it, they felt that there was nothing unacceptable.

If there is a child prodigy in the clan, it will not be a bad thing for them.

Besides, his father's act was a good deed. After all, his poor relatives' lives were much better with the financial support.

Another one, he would nag his two sons without even having to think about it.

Li Changle could not understand the sentiment of the literati for the imperial examinations, but she respected this idea.

Some people have achieved perfection in learning and have achieved fame and success.

Some people have taken business to the extreme and become very wealthy.

She wanted to be a wealthy woman, but she also supported Li Shixi's ambition to study and learn.

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It was almost lunch time and dishes were being served one after another in the lobby of the barbecue restaurant.

The staple food is rice and white flour steamed buns. There are two large baskets with steamed buns piled high, and you can take as much as you want.

Two people were responsible for adding rice. A solid bowl of rice was turned upside down on the plate, and then they put the dishes on the plate themselves.

This is the most convenient, novel and unique way of dining that Li Changle can think of.

Hmm, it feels like getting food in a modern cafeteria.

The two chefs were busy in the kitchen, with Ma and Jiang helping them. Those busy in the lobby were Liu Tiechui's nephew and several other young men in the farm.

After all, the guests are all scholars, mostly men, and it would be inappropriate to let the women in the farm squeeze in here.

After checking everything, she left Liu Tiechui and Sun Daxing to watch over the place, then she picked up the food box and took the fish back to the house.

Gu Chongguang took Li Shixi to wander around every corner of the tea room, and they chatted and laughed with each other, which made others pay more attention to Li Shixi beside him.

Mo Zhengde laughed and teased his student, "This time there are several famous teachers from the county academy, why don't you go up and recognize them?"

Li Yiyang's face was calm as water, "The teacher will take the student to recognize the person."

He felt that there was no need to rush to please the old man Gu Chongguang. He himself did not like this kind of deliberate approach, let alone others.

The nervousness he felt towards Gu Chongguang had faded, and he just thought of that little girl Yu'er...

There was no sign of the little girl in sight.

He was quite speechless about his own strange mentality of being concerned about a three-year-old kid.

Mo Zhengde put his hands behind his back and said, "Come on, I will take you to meet Old Man Jin and his friends, they are famous old teachers in the county school."

The tea room was filled with the aroma of tea, and several pots of flowers were in full bloom. There was a group of people surrounding each flower pot, some were envious, some were jealous.

Few people can grow these delicate flowers well, especially the precious and rare varieties.

That’s why the poem “Only the peony is the true national beauty; the capital city is moved when it blooms” became popular.

Even in Kyoto, if someone had a few pots of such beautiful and delicate flowers, they would definitely invite friends and relatives to come to their house to drink tea and appreciate the flowers, showing off.

Some people who are interested in calligraphy and painting even came forward to ask whether the peony painting hanging on the wall was really going to be auctioned as rumored outside.

Gu Chongguang came out with business.

Not only do we want to sell paintings, we also want to sell flowers!!

He really had a headache because talking about business with people was not his forte.

After being asked so many times, he simply waved his hand and said, "If you want to buy something, discuss it among yourselves. Whoever can afford it can buy it!"

Buyers: "..." This is really rude.

In other words, those who are short of money should not try to join in the fun.

Just at this moment, a servant from next door came over and invited everyone to come over for dinner.

He simply waved his hand and told everyone to go eat first and then talk about business after dinner.

Many guests were invited to the shop next door, and followed the guests out of the yard like a rush of water. Only the host and the elderly gentlemen and masters were left in the tea room. Two separate tables were set up and servants brought in the food.

After everyone sat down, Master Jin, who taught at the county school, pointed at the food and smiled, "Today we have come to improve our food. Chongguang is too polite."

Gu Chongguang didn't care much, "These are the meals prepared by the eldest daughter-in-law for everyone, please don't be disgusted."

"You're still complaining about this? God will strike you down." The old man picked up a piece of braised pork elbow and said, "The greatest things in life are books and meat. I'll eat this piece of meat first as a sign of respect. You can feel free to eat as you please." Then he stuffed the elbow meat into his mouth in one gulp.

The teachers around him all laughed at him for his love of meat. Mo Zhengde even sneered, "You are so useless. It's like you haven't had meat for 800 years."

Gu Chongguang raised his glass in high spirits, "Thank you all for remembering me and coming all the way here to meet me today. I am very grateful. I will drink this glass of wine first, and you can feel free to do as you please."

"You are now living a more carefree life than us old men. It's not easy to see you!"

"Exactly, indeed..."

Before picking up their chopsticks, people at both tables drank a few glasses of wine.

Li Shixi tugged at Gu Chongguang's sleeve and said, "Don't drink too quickly. Your aunt asked us to watch you and won't let you drink more. Don't drink any more."

"I know, I know, you are your aunt's eyes."

Everyone knew that he was in poor health and shouldn't drink too much, so no one made a fuss or forced him to drink. They just cooperated and picked up their chopsticks to eat.

There was also a lot of praise for Gu Chongguang's daughter-in-law. Judging from the lively dining scene next door, this meal was carefully prepared.

While eating, people at the table also asked about the sale of flowers.

"Brother Chongguang, that's Wei Zi, can it really be sold?"

Gu Chongguang: “Sell!”

"Then you don't need to auction anything to sell. Just keep this Wei Zi for me and name a price."

Gu Chongguang glanced sideways.

Well, this family is rich. They are waiting to be slaughtered.

"Why should I leave it to you? Is it because I can't afford the money or I am not as old as you? I was the first one to see this peony."

Gu Zhongguang turned to the other side...

This one's family is not bad either.

Ahem... also waiting to be slaughtered.

"Don't fight over it. Chongguang has promised to leave this purple violet to me. Look at the other flowers. There is also this painting..."

Gu Chongguang looked at Mo Zhengde silently.

When did he agree to this old man's request?