The beloved baby has a space

Chapter 397 Cheap
There were many people in the courtyard, so Old Mrs. Wang had someone move Xiao Ayu's things back to her room, so that she could look at them slowly after everyone had left.

How could Xiao Ayu possibly hold back?

Old Mrs. Wang then sent her away, telling her to go find the red snake that was chopping wood on the back mountain.

When Red Hare and Red Snake returned with Little Ayu, Old Madam Wang had already discussed the matter with several teachers.

The villagers didn't know why these teachers had come, but they did know that two of the eight teachers were from Wanning City.

Most of the students I taught in the past have become officials.

The villagers were overjoyed.

"Those Master Wan and Master Luo may be old, but the children they taught can all become officials, which shows that they are truly capable."

"The other teachers are also very good; they've taught many scholars!"

"Lord Zhang truly cares for our Hu Family Village, which is why he went to such great lengths to find such a good teacher."

“Our children are just farmers, so we don’t expect them to become officials. If they can pass the imperial examination like the Wang family’s Chuan Gui brothers and become scholars, thus exempting the family from taxes on 30 mu of land and freeing them from corvée labor, then we’ll truly be blessed by the old general!”

Some people laughed loudly: "Passing the imperial examination isn't that easy. Do you think Brother Chuan Gui passed it after studying for a year or two? Have you forgotten that when his family first came to Hujia Village, they spoke with such literary flair? They had studied it before!"

"You've reminded me. Aunt Wang wasn't always so sharp-tongued. She used to wander around the village, and gradually she started talking like the other women in our village."

As everyone was talking, Old Mrs. Wang walked out with a blank face.

Behind him followed silently Wang Aibao, who was holding a large wooden plate containing some roasted pumpkin seeds.

“I think you’re quite the talkers, keep going, don’t stop. It would be best to call all the other women in the village over so everyone can hear,” Old Mrs. Wang said, turning to Wang Aibao. “And don’t give them these pumpkin seeds. Put them in the chicken coop. If the chickens eat them, they’ll lay a couple of eggs for me. If they eat them, all they’ll do is spit chicken scraps all over the place!”

Originally, it was a few men in the village who said this, but when they heard Old Mrs. Wang say this, they all rubbed their hands and said that they were not right.

"Aunt Wang, Aunt Wang, we were just being cheeky, we didn't know better, please don't take it to heart—"

Grandma Wang: "Who are you calling old?"

"I'm old, I'm old, I'm just an old tree stump!" The villager slapped his mouth twice and chuckled. "You're short on firewood, aren't you? I have two big tree roots, I'll bring them to you right away."

The villager then left.

The other villagers used similar excuses and slunk away.

"Serves you right, gossiping behind people's backs and getting overheard." Aunt Hu was bending over, helping several village women tidy up the yard.

Several villagers who happened to be walking by included the husbands of these women.

They laughed along with them.

"No one will get away with messing with Aunt Wang."

"Never mind them. It's just that a good teacher has come to the village. They're so excited they don't know what to say. They need to learn a lesson."

Grandma Wang didn't take this incident to heart at all.

On the contrary, Master Wan and Master Luo, whom the villagers had mentioned, had just stepped out of the main room of Old Wang's house when they heard the commotion. The two looked at each other.

These two old scholars were also stopped by Madam Qin on the way.

On Madam Qin's recommendation, they first went to find Zhang Zhan, and then followed the teachers arranged by Zhang Zhan to Hu Family Village.

What's most interesting is that the six tutors Zhang Zhan invited were all talented but unappreciated individuals in Wanning City. In Wanning City, the Zhang family was merely an insignificant noble family, but for ordinary people, they were still far beyond their reach.

If it weren't for Zhang Zhan's needs, the six teachers would have gone straight back to their hometown. Upon learning that they were going to teach in a village, the six teachers were initially somewhat resentful.

Isn't this using a sledgehammer to crack a nut?
"It seems that the Wang family is indeed quite extraordinary," the six teachers whispered among themselves.

Master Wan whispered to Master Luo, "Don't you think that old lady from the Wang family looks a little familiar?"

The two old scholars did not stare at Mrs. Wang the whole time; they only glanced at her twice when they met, as a sign of respect.

Because it was still Old Wang who was talking to them.

Old Wang can't avoid showing up these days, as his family is getting to know more and more people, and he can't let his wife handle everything.

Don't overwork yourself.

Master Luo stroked his beard, thought for a moment, and shook his head: "I don't remember much. We've met quite a few people, and we even traveled around for a few years before. We've met countless people on the road, so it's not surprising that we might meet one or two who look similar."

“I just feel that the old lady’s demeanor and behavior are not like those of an ordinary farmer, especially in front of the two of us. She even has a hint of nobility,” said Master Wan. “But when she’s with other farmers, she’s just like an ordinary old farmer. Is she doing this on purpose?”

Master Luo didn't notice any of that at all.

"Why worry about so much? Neither of us can get into that circle of power now, nor do we want to. As for whether it's noble or not, let's not think about it. Along the way, I've noticed that the village scenery is quite nice. I vaguely saw that the path next to the main road was full of flowers. I heard that the villagers planted them themselves. It seems like this is a good place to retire. Let's not think about anything else."

After saying this, the two agreed to go for a walk in the village.

"Master Wan, Master Luo, wait for us!" The other masters also hurriedly followed.

The conversation between the two was overheard by the guards.

Ouyang Changjing's bodyguards instinctively looked at Chi Ding on the other side, fearing that he might suddenly throw out some hidden weapon to stop him from revealing such a possible secret.

As a result, Akade simply reached out and picked at his ear, looking completely unconcerned.

The guards were uneasy, constantly looking back, fearing they might be ambushed.

In the end, they still told Ouyang Changjing and the others the news.

“In that case, this old lady of the Wang family is indeed quite extraordinary,” Ouyang Pei analyzed. “Perhaps she is also some kind of reclusive noblewoman who dislikes the intrigue and backstabbing of the upper class and wants to live a peaceful life.”

Ye Yuncang: "You talk as if you're not one of the upper class."

"I mostly fight on the battlefield, and the enemy's knives love to be aimed at my head!" Ouyang Pei rolled his eyes.

On the battlefield, it's tough for a lowly soldier to survive, and it's not easy for a general either.

Just as the group was wondering whether they should follow the directions of Master Luo and Master Wan to investigate Old Lady Wang's whereabouts, they saw Little Ayu skipping and hopping by.

Seeing the people inside, Xiao Ayu smiled brightly: "Are the uncles sunbathing?"

Her smile was so cheerful that even Ouyang Pei, who usually had a serious expression, couldn't help but grin along with her.

Ouyang Pei said, "Putting everything else aside, the little guy is really good-looking. I wonder which boy from our Xifeng Kingdom will be lucky enough to have him in the future."

It's been so hot lately, I'm all wilted from the sun. Everyone should remember to protect themselves from the sun and heat.

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