Dressed as a concubine instead of a concubine

He wanted to take out some silver and give it to the young man, but he couldn't find a single copper coin after searching his entire body.

Only then did he remember that he never brought money with him when he went out, as he always felt that it was a burden.

Finally, he pulled off the jade pendant from his waist and placed it in the man's bowl.

The man looked up at him and continued to read.

Seeing how calm he was in the face of praise or criticism, Ye Rong admired him even more. He stepped forward and wanted to test the young man's knowledge, thinking that if he was a promising talent, he would enroll him in Donglin Academy.

He sat down next to the man and saw that the book he was reading was written by his grandfather.

He asked a few questions casually, expecting answers, but the man just looked at him, said nothing, and continued to read.

Ye Rong coughed awkwardly, "Do you want to enter Donglin Academy?"

The man finally responded, "Of course I do."

There is no scholar who does not want to enter Donglin Academy.

"As long as you can answer these questions correctly, I will let you in for free."

The beggar then looked at him carefully, and seeing that he was not dressed like an ordinary person, he believed him a little.

He closed the book in his hand and said with full of heart, "You ask."

Ye Rong asked the question he had just asked again.

The beggar was stunned for a moment, then quickly flipped through the book in his hand. After searching for a while, he said angrily.

"The books you're asking about don't have any of that in them."

Now it was Ye Rong's turn to be stunned. "I'm asking about the contents of the book."

He had memorized this book by heart when he was ten years old, so there must be no mistake about it.

"No, I didn't find what you said. Do you understand this book?"

The beggar looked at him with some disdain.

Ye Rong opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but he felt the words were stuck in his throat and couldn't utter them.

Finally, I just asked, "Why do you want to study?"

"Why? They say that studying is good, and that you can become a high-ranking official in the future, and that if you don't study, you will be bullied."

Hearing this, Ye Rong smiled again, but this time it was a bitter smile, "You are not suitable for studying."

He once thought that reading was a skill that everyone could possess, but now he finds that it is not suitable for everyone.

He was surrounded by people with great literary talent. This was the first time he met someone who only knew the words in a book but had no idea what the book was about.

Reading is never about rote memorization.

"What nonsense are you talking about? I am the most knowledgeable person in our village."

The beggar said dissatisfiedly, "If you don't understand, don't talk nonsense. Go away."

"You think studying is good, but have you realized its benefits? You didn't become a high official, you are just a beggar now."

"What's wrong with being a beggar? I didn't steal or rob, nor did I sell myself to be a servant, nor did I become a lowly merchant for a few pieces of silver."

The beggar said this with a hint of pride on his face.

Ye Rong felt a mouthful of blood stuck in his chest, the pain was unbearable, "What about your family?"

"My family is starving."

The beggar spoke indifferently, as if the person who died was just an unimportant person.

This time, Ye Rong couldn't bear it anymore. He spat out a mouthful of blood and fell to the ground with a bang.

What's the point of studying hard for someone who doesn't even understand the most basic principles of loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness?

……

Meng Xiyue, on her part, had no idea that Ye Rong's entire outlook on life had undergone a drastic change.

She is busy making glass now.

She took the method given to her by Nan Rongzhi and found Nan Rongshen. When he heard that it was something as precious as glass, he agreed immediately.

He also brought Meng Xiyue to the kiln factory to watch the master make it.

However, even the most experienced master had no experience in making glass, and after two days of experimentation, most of his attempts ended in failure.

"Is your method feasible?"

Nan Rongshen couldn't help but doubt her production method.

"No problem. Glass is not easy to make. Give the master more time."

But the two of them cannot stay here with the master all the time, and the dessert shop has already become famous. If it is not opened for a long time, all the previous publicity will be in vain.

With no other options, Meng Xiyue could only ask the master to continue his research, and the dessert shop would temporarily use ceramic products.

However, because the dim sum she makes is unique and tastes good, her business is still as booming as ever.

The beverage shop next door did not open until the glass came out.

She thought that by then the combination of glass and drink would be just the right amount to become a hit, so she just waited.

Fortunately, she didn't have to wait too long. After only ten days, Nan Rongshen sent someone to inform her to go to the kiln factory.

She knew that it must have been developed by the master. When she rushed to the kiln factory, Nan Rongshen had already arrived.

Seeing her coming, Nan Rongshen's eyes were bright and full of surprise.

"Success."

Meng Xiyue walked forward quickly and almost cried for joy when she saw the smooth glass on the table.

She touched it with trembling hands. This was a modern product. With this thing, she was one step closer to her dream of becoming the richest person.

"This glass is more transparent and brighter than colored glaze."

Nan Rongshen was used to all kinds of big scenes, but he still couldn't hide his excitement at this moment. He thought about making something as precious as colored glass.

But after seeing the glass, he felt that it was more precious than colored glaze.

"Miss, I have made a glass cup according to your request. Take a look."

The master excitedly took out all the glass he had made. With the first success, the subsequent production became much easier for him.

"Miss, what shape of glass do you want? I will make it for you."

The master, who has been tired for a day and a night, is still full of energy.

He created this amazing thing, which will go down in history, so how could he feel tired?

"Okay, I'll draw it for you later."

Meng Xiyue was holding a glass. The craftsmanship of this master was very good, and the glass he made was almost the same as modern ones.

"I'm afraid this glass will cause unrest in the entire Nanrong country. No, it will cause unrest in every country."

Colored glaze is already something that all nobles are fighting for, and this glass will probably drive them even more crazy.

"The glass is indeed very good, but can Your Majesty protect it?"

Meng Xiyue came back to her senses from her surprise, raised her eyes and asked.

Nan Rongshen raised his eyebrows, "In this Nanrong country, if I can't defend it, I'm afraid no one can stand it."

"Miss Meng, do you not believe in my ability, or do you not believe in your own judgment?"

Meng Xiyue smiled and said, "The product has been produced, so let's talk about cooperation next."

After spending these days together, Meng Xiyue knew that Nan Rongshen was a straightforward person. As long as the benefits were given and it was good for Nanrong Country, everything would be negotiable.

"it is good."

Nan Rongshen nodded in agreement, and he took Meng Xiyue to a farm not far from the kiln factory.

"Miss Meng, can you please tell me your conditions first?"