A retired aunt traveled through time and space, and her daughter became rich!

Hearing Lin Yanniang say this, He Laosan became happy.

I originally thought it would be lucky enough if Hu Ge'er could live to grow up, but I didn't expect that he could study seriously and even go to Dongcheng Academy!

When he was young, he studied quite well in the clan school and was quite complacent about it. When he grew up and often socialized with friends, he began to realize the huge difference between this famous academy and his own family school.

"Why didn't you tell me about this happy event earlier?"

"Hey, Brother Hu has really made great progress!"

As He Laosan said this, he ordered someone to fetch a box of good ink from his study in the outer courtyard as a reward for Hu Ge'er.

Of course, Sister Shan was not left out either. He Lao San planned to give her a box of Xiangxue paper.

Lin Yanniang laughed and said, "It was just an idea before. I haven't passed the interview yet, so I didn't dare to spread the word. I was afraid that if I didn't get in, I would be laughed at."

Seeing the ink stick and flowery paper, Lin Yanniang felt a little relieved.

At least He Laosan still knows that he is a father.

"I'll give it to the kids tomorrow. They're sure to love it."

In fact, these things had already been prepared by their grandmother for the two little ones, and this was just to give a little encouragement to He Lao San.

He Lao San was so excited that he rubbed his hands, "I didn't expect that Hu Ge'er is more promising than me."

Lin Yanniang smiled and said, "As parents, we naturally hope that our children will be better than ourselves."

But in his heart, he thought that He Lao San was a dandy fool and a useless person. No matter what, Hu Ge'er would be better than him.

He Laosan was happy for a while, then thought of Mao Ge'er.

"What a pity! Hu Ge'er has found a place to stay, but Mao Ge'er is still in the clan school. He must be extremely envious..."

They are the same brothers, but one entered Dongcheng Academy and the other is still studying in his own family. How could the child not be sad?

What a pity! Why couldn’t Lin Yanniang be like those virtuous wives in the books and treat her illegitimate children as her own?

Not only Mao Ge'er, but also Aunt Xiu, if they knew about this, I wouldn't know how to cry to him!

Hearing him mention the illegitimate son, Lin Yanniang smiled and said, "Isn't Mao-ge'er doing well in the clan school? Aunt Xiu has brought him here many times to show off his academic performance. How can it be good for the child's academic performance if he suddenly goes to a foreign academy?"

"If Mao really wants to go, Third Master, can you take him to find a school to try? Our mansion is close to the West City Academy."

Xicheng Academy?

Doesn’t He Lao San know that the He Mansion is close to Xicheng Academy?

But what kind of place is Xicheng Academy?

That entrance exam is much more difficult than that of Dongcheng Academy.

Especially the principal of West City Academy, who used to be the emperor's teacher. He is really an unkind old weirdo, but no one dares to disrespect this old man.

Mao Ge’er can’t even enter the East City Academy, and he wants to enter the West City Academy?

Even though Aunt Xiu praised Mao'er in his ears all day long, he knew that Mao'er didn't have that ability.

Besides, let alone saying that he doesn’t have the ability, even if he does, the East City Academy earns 500 taels a year, and the West Academy earns 1,000 taels a year!

My mother-in-law has some money of her own and is willing to support Hu Ge'er and Shan Jie'er, but who will support Mao Ge'er?

he?

He doesn't even have enough money!

Thinking of this, he looked at Lin Yanniang and softened.

"Yan Niang, I have a friend who saw that this watch on my hand is very rare and loves it very much. But my watch has pictures of our children on it and I can't give it to others. He is willing to pay ten thousand taels of silver to buy a watch. I wonder if my mother-in-law still has it? If so, wouldn't it be great to exchange it for ten thousand taels of silver?"

Of course he didn't want to take it for free, wasn't he just passing through?

I can get twelve or thirteen thousand, and give my mother-in-law another ten thousand. It’s not a big deal, right?

Lin Yanniang suddenly realized.

She asked why it was so unusual today that He Lao San came to Weirui Courtyard to wait for her.

It turns out it was for money!

Lin Yanniang smiled.

"Okay, I'll go ask, but I guess it's gone. Otherwise, my mother didn't even give it to my second brother."

Although Lin Lao Er was a useless person before, he has turned around now. He brought his old mother to the capital, running around everywhere. Even if he has no credit, he has worked hard.

The mother took out a plain silver watch, showed it to her, and said she was going to give it to Lin Lao Er.

She had no objection.

After all, having a son like Lin Lao Er living in the house is quite useful.

Even if you want to win them over, you have to give them something good!

But even Lin Lao Er could only get a watch at this time.

There should be no more in the old mother's hands.

Besides, even if there is, why should we let a son-in-law from another family go through this?

Speaking of which, when He Lao San used to hang out with the Fifth Prince Consort, he was well off, not like he is now. Just looking at his expression, you can tell that he is short of money.

When I thought of the Hongxiang Yaguan again, I suddenly understood.

Even though the girls in these families are said to be beautiful and elegant, and are definitely not vulgar girls, they are very ruthless when it comes to accepting gifts.

After He Lao San finished speaking, he wanted to leave, but he couldn't do it, so he hesitated and hesitated... Fortunately, the awkward moment lasted less than a cup of tea before he was called away by Aunt Xiu.

He Laosan left at the right time. After dinner, Lin Yanniang washed up and slept soundly.

The next day, after she had packed up and was about to go to Su's house, someone from the old lady came to call her over to talk.

The old lady called Lin Yanniang over because of Hu Ge'er's admission to Dongcheng Academy.

After the old lady heard Lin Yanniang's story about Hu Ge'er and Shan Jie'er going to the academy, she couldn't help but remain silent for a moment.

Then he put on a smile again, "My dear wife is coming to the capital, I should have invited her to my home, it would have been more lively with all the relatives staying there, but it's a pity..."

The unfortunate consequence of this is, of course, that the Lin family’s mourning period has not yet passed.

"My mother is also talking about wanting to meet you, old lady..."

In fact, after Aunt Su came to Beijing, she was either eating or playing, or helping others solve their problems and trying to find ways to send her grandson to school. How could she have the time to think about her cheap mother-in-law?

He Laosan is not a very good son-in-law, not to mention that the old lady of the He family is not He Laosan’s biological mother?

Old Madam He smiled so much that her eyes narrowed and she nodded repeatedly.

"Just now, a few baskets of honey pears were delivered to our farm. When you go back, take two baskets with you and give one basket to my wife so that she can have a taste as well."

Lin Yanniang hurriedly thanked her mother on behalf of her own mother.

Madam He spoke to Lin Yanniang for a few more words before letting her go.

After Lin Yanniang left with two baskets of pears, Madam He asked someone to call the wife of the first wife over.

It was the first time that the first wife heard that Hu Ge'er was going to East City College.

It took him a while to utter a word.

"Hugo? Upper East Side College?"

Since he was born, Hu Ge'er has been an unknown person in the He Mansion. At most, he can be seen coming to pay respects to the elders during the New Year and other major festivals. His little body is so weak that it seems like he can be blown down by a gust of wind.

When she and the second wife were chatting, she also sighed for the third wife, saying that Hu Ge'er might not grow up, and if something happened to him, the third wife would be very sad...

"Why, you didn't hear?"

News has always spread quickly in this mansion, and Lin Yanniang also felt a little proud, so although she didn't deliberately spread the news, she didn't ask the people in the third house to keep it secret.

The Crown Prince's wife was slightly stunned.

She was a little embarrassed, "My daughter-in-law has been busy looking for a husband for Dalang these days, so I really haven't heard about it."

When I get back, I have to scold everyone around her. How come the old lady has asked her about it, but she still doesn't know anything?

"Mother, isn't Hu Ge'er weak and sickly, unable to stand the wind or go out? How can he go to the East City Academy? The East City Academy is quite far from our house!"

Can the body of that paper lantern endure this hardship?

Madam He shook her head, feeling both angry and amused.

"You! When Hu Ge'er went to Tongcheng a few years ago, he was in much better shape. Don't you remember?"

The Crown Prince's wife smiled awkwardly, "My daughter-in-law's memory has been a little off lately."

As the Crown Prince's wife, she is in charge of the entire Duke's Mansion.

I am busy with so many things every day, how can I have the time to inquire about the third roommate, Hu Ge'er?

The main reason was that the third wife was originally a concubine's wife, and the couple were not as shrewd as the second wife's brother and sister, so they posed no threat to the first wife. Why would she care about Hu Ge'er? At most, she heard that Hu Ge'er was sick again, so she sent someone to deliver some old supplements.

Madam He couldn't help but shook her head. "You are just blindly stubborn. Hu'er has recovered a long time ago, especially since he came back to Beijing from Tongcheng with his grandmother. Not only has his body become stronger, but he has also grown a lot taller. I couldn't recognize him at first sight! Madam Su! She really knows how to raise a child. She is quite capable!"

The Crown Prince's wife smiled awkwardly and said, "Mother is right."

But she was complaining in her heart. Hu Ge'er only stayed in the mansion for two days. She saw him from afar and later heard that Hu Ge'er went to live with his grandmother. She thought that Old Madam Su came all the way to the capital and had no son or anything by her side, so it was only natural for her grandson and granddaughter to go and live with her for a few days, so she didn't think much about it.

It sounds like Hu Ge'er really went to Dongcheng Academy?

"Mother, to enter the East City Academy, doesn't it require someone to write a recommendation letter? And there's also an interview? And the tuition fee is five hundred taels?"

It's not that she can't afford five hundred taels. To recommend a book, she has to look for scholars who have been teachers in academies or have studied and have a promising future. It's not difficult for their eldest wife to get a recommendation, but the interview is really a bit...

Her son Dalang actually wanted to go to Xicheng Academy, but he didn't get in, so he went to Dongcheng to try, but he didn't pass the interview either.

According to Dalang, the teachers there did not like people like them who had won military honors, and the questions they asked were tricky and strange. Therefore, he only answered a few questions before they let him go.

However, this matter was embarrassing to talk about, so she didn't tell anyone about it and also told her servants to keep it a secret.

But now, that little kid Huger, who hasn’t even attended a formal clan school for a few days, can actually pass the interview?

The little flame of jealousy suddenly rose in the heart of the Crown Prince's wife.

The old lady sighed, "That's right, your third sister-in-law has been getting more and more capable since Hu Ge'er recovered from his illness."

The Crown Prince's wife looked around and thought she had figured it out.

"I guess it was the Fifth Princess who helped."

No matter how noble the Dongcheng Academy is, it cannot but give face to the princess!

"That may not be the case. You thought Hu Ge'er couldn't stand the hardship of going to school, but you know that your third sister-in-law's mother, Madam Su, has just bought a house near the Imperial College and only a few steps away from the East City Academy. Hu Ge'er and Shan Jie'er live in their grandmother's house, so it's very convenient for them to go to school."

Originally, as a child of the He family, it was not acceptable for her to live in her grandmother's house for a long time, but if it was for the sake of studies, then no one could say anything.

"It's the house on Xuechang Road? Madam Su is really generous."

The houses over there are the most favored by students. The families of civil servants in the capital love to buy houses there. In fact, she had thought about it in her early years, but unfortunately the prices there were too expensive, and the children she had were not good at studying. After Dalang went for the interview, she didn't know what he said to his brothers, and they all refused to go there no matter what.

She had no choice but to give up and hope that they could learn something from the clan school so that they would not become so vulgar and uncultured.

But Madam Su has only been in Beijing for a few days?

Buy it now?

Could it be that the rumor that Lin Bo’s mansion had fallen into ruin was just a rumor?

Old Madam He looked at her own daughter-in-law speechlessly.

"What are you busy with all day long?"

"That house was given to Madam Su by Zhao Shangshu's daughter-in-law, Zhu!"

The Crown Prince's wife was stunned after hearing this.

"Mrs. Zhu from Minister Zhao's family, why did she... send such a big gift?"

No, what did she miss?

Mrs. Zhu is the eldest daughter of the Zhu family. As the Zhu family is an imperial merchant family, it is natural that they have mountains of gold and silver. Mrs. Zhu is generous, so it is not surprising that she has a courtyard on Xuechang Road, but why did she give it to Lin Yanniang, her biological mother?

Is it to please Lin Yanniang and make friends with the Fifth Princess?

That doesn't seem right. It would be better to just give it directly to the fifth princess.

Old Madam He watched her eyes wandering there and knew that she was thinking about something else again.

I don't want to criticize my daughter-in-law anymore.

"I heard that it was Madam Su who had the ability and got the chance to become an immortal!"

Oh, I really don’t want to reveal this to my daughter-in-law!

It should be the daughter-in-law who should report to her!

The Crown Prince's wife no longer knew what expression to make.

"Xian, Xianyuan?"

How does this have to do with fate?

Could it be that the old lady is praying to gods and Buddha, and has gone crazy?

"You! You don't know where the fifth princess went years ago, do you?"

"You mean, the Fifth Princess went to see Old Madam Su? Old Madam Su is the legendary master?"

The Crown Prince's wife was not a stupid person after all, and she suddenly understood what was going on.