The beloved baby has a space

Chapter 430 Red Coral

The spring farming season only lasts five days, and after the children have seen the bustling village school and sugarcane workshop, they are all sent back to town.

Little Ayu really wanted to see the small temple fair in Chushi Village, but since it wasn't a holiday yet, she had to give up.

Wang Wulang originally said, "Since we now have a village school, why don't we all move back to the village to study? It's closer to home and more convenient."

But Old Mrs. Wang coldly refused: "Is it convenient for you to play, or for you to slack off? Don't think I don't know what tricks you're up to. Go to school properly. If you don't pass the preliminary examination, you'll work for us in town and don't even think about coming back!"

This left the children speechless. Was this some kind of threat?

While other children would consider it a great honor to go to school in town, Grandma said that it was better to go to school in the village than in town.

Little did they know that the teachers in the village school were far more learned than those in the town.

However, now is not the best time for the children to return. Once the teachers have adapted and are willing to stay here permanently, their restless minds will gradually settle down, and they will be more dedicated to teaching the children.

The children in the village school now, one after another, don't get much education.

Even if the teacher teaches with his feet, it doesn't matter.

But the Wang family's children are now being bathed in Ayu's divine water, and they are already exceptionally talented.

Having been taught by the town's teacher for a year, his foundation was naturally better, so there was no need for him to mingle with the ordinary children.

Once the teachers have adjusted their mindset, it won't be too late to let the children come.

Before they knew it, it was mid-April, and Wang Chuanman returned, this time bringing a message from Manager Zhou.

It is said that Manager Zhou heard that Hujia Village had started a sugarcane business and was thinking of signing a contract with Hujia Village to get a share of the profits.

It's not just about sharing the spoils; it's also about taking care of Hujia Village out of respect for the Wang family.

Since Wang Chuanman acted as a bridge, several young people in the village have gained valuable experience and their horizons have broadened considerably.

They all knew that this was thanks to the Wang family, and that they would help build the Wang family's reputation when they were out in the world.

The Wang family's children all have to take the imperial examinations. Whether they pass or not is one thing, but if they do pass, their reputation is extremely important.

Nowadays, the imperial examinations and the recommendation of filial and incorruptible individuals are conducted simultaneously; only with a good reputation can one have a bright future.

Every time Wang Chuanman came back, he would bring a whole cart of good things, enough for everyone in the family, but most of them were for Liu Shi and Xiao Ayu.

Little Ayu got all sorts of rare and interesting things, and couldn't wait to share them with Wenwen and Liuer. Liang Xue and Tangyuan at home naturally got their share too.

On the contrary, the older brothers received less.

Seeing all the trinkets that Xiao Ayu had brought, Madam Yang, with her large pregnant belly, said to her, "Ayu, Liu'er missed you every day while you were gone. I heard that a village school has opened in your village. Are you going back to the village someday?"

“Grandma doesn’t agree.” Little Ayu quickly unlocked a Luban lock and handed it to Liu’er before saying, “Grandma said that it’s quite convenient in town, and we can talk about it after the brothers pass the imperial examination.”

Madam Yang smiled and said, "Yes, it's more convenient in town than in the village. Your mother said you want to open a girls' school someday. Have you thought about how to do it?"

"I haven't really thought about it yet, but I'm still young, so there's no rush. I can think about it slowly." Little Ayu looked intently at Madam Yang. "Ms. Yang, when my girls' academy opens, would you like to be a teacher there?"

“Okay,” Madam Yang replied casually, not taking the matter to heart.

If it's just childish behavior, then there's no need to take it too seriously.

Hearing them talking about this, Liu'er became interested and raised her head, saying, "Ayu, now that your academy is open, I want to be a female teacher too!"

Little Ayu: "Okay, okay."

Madam Yang was overjoyed: "Your own learning is not very good, yet you go and teach students. Their families have come to complain that you are misleading their children."

“I can teach toddlers, I can be a female teacher in a children’s class,” Liu’er retorted. Little Ayu nodded and nodded, “Then I’ll open a children’s academy, I’ll be the dean, and Liu’er will be the female teacher!”

Why don't you become a female teacher?

"No, Grandma said I have too quick a temper and am not suitable to be a teacher." Being the dean is so much better; you can travel and enjoy nature. If you're a teacher, the students won't get holidays, and the teacher won't get holidays either.

She's not stupid.

As Madam Yang listened to the two little maids chatting away, their innocent and childlike language filled her with joy.

They're still young, so they always have some unrealistic ideas.

When Xiao Ayu returned home happily, she saw her aunt Wang Aibao standing outside the yard, looking at the family inside.

He looked rather forlorn.

"Auntie, why aren't we going inside?" Little Ayu reached out to pull Wang Aibao's hand. "It'll get dark soon, and there will be lots of mosquitoes. One bite and you'll get a welt!"

Wang Aibao, who was watching her family being all happy and harmonious, couldn't help but think of her own child, and her mood became low.

Seeing Xiao Ayu dispelled my gloom.

"I just want to see the sunset, I'll go in right away."

Once inside, Wang Chuanman was talking about what he had brought: "It was by chance that I obtained a red coral. It can't compare to the ones that can be used as royal tributes, but it's exceptionally good as a betrothal gift."

Red coral is a very precious material. Discerning young women would use it to make headdresses and jewelry to wear on their wedding day, which would be both festive and elegant.

“That’s not bad.” Wang Aibao walked over with a smile and looked at the red coral on the table. “The other day, Mother was saying that since the girl is an official’s daughter, the wedding gift can’t be too low or too vulgar. This red coral is just right.”

This red coral is no bigger than the palm of your hand, but its exquisite shape and natural formation make it priceless and unavailable.

Now, the most exciting thing in the Wang family is Wang Dalang's wedding, which everyone is keeping in mind.

Grandma Wang said, "That's fine, but if there's only one, you'd better think it over. There are still a few boys and your daughters to consider. Right now, only your eldest son has one, and the others don't. If your granddaughters-in-law ask about it later, it might be difficult to explain."

Originally, this was a little scheme of hers. Madam Feng was also feeling uneasy. Of course, she was happy to have such a gift as a marriage proposal, but she was afraid that her other sisters-in-law would have objections.

After all, of the four branches of the Wang family, it seems that only the eldest branch has accomplished nothing; they've only benefited from owning a large house.

Now that her mother-in-law brought it up, she actually felt relieved.

Raise any objections on the spot to avoid future disputes.

"What's the big deal? We'll talk about the future later. If we have it, we have it; if we don't, we don't. If this had happened two years ago, we wouldn't have had red coral, let alone red cedar!" Little Zhang didn't take it to heart at all.

Moreover, this was a gift from the fourth wife to the first wife, and the fourth wife had no objections, so why would they have any?
Wouldn’t that make you unhappy?
Liu smiled and said, "Mother, Third Sister-in-law is right. That's what I think too."

Wang Chuanman said, "It's alright. Anyway, I'm still looking outside. Once I find a suitable one, I'll keep one for each family. Even if there's no red coral, there will always be other kinds."

Watching the adults discuss this thing, Xiao Ayu looked at it from all angles but didn't think it was anything special.

"Elf, they're all preparing gifts for their big brother to propose marriage. Should I prepare something too?"

Um... how about you bring a gourd of water?

While answering, Tuanzi frantically rummaged through the database for "A Complete Guide to Wedding Gifts in Ancient Times".

Was this how gifts were given in ancient times?
If the elder brother proposes marriage, does the younger brother also need to give gifts?
Two chapters made up one, today's update is complete!
Good morning.

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