Priceless: A widow with a baby asks the prince to marry again

When the carriage reached the fork in the official road east of Jinyan City, the postman took the initiative to say, "I want to go this fork to deliver a package to a remote village. Is Director Yue going the same way?"

The Yue father and son had already made up their minds. Yue Ziqian said, "What a coincidence. We are still going the same way."

"Then let's go." The postman didn't waste any more words, and walked towards the country road first with a smile.

The carriage and horse pulled a little further apart, and Yue Ziqian whispered in the carriage, "Mrs. Liu's letter clearly stated how to get to Dongshan Village. It was very detailed and there was no way we could find it. Why would we need this messenger to lead the way?"

Yue Qianzhang said in a deep voice: "There is no cover for this letter except the seal. Since the seal is sealed by Prince Duan, how can we not know the content? But if the lower-level clerks don't have any instructions, they will definitely not cause any trouble."

“Could it be that this is a surveillance measure, and Madam Liu is subject to…” Yue Ziqian also looked a little solemn.

Yue Qianzhang said nothing more, and the father and son in the car were full of thoughts.

The carriage followed the postman all the way and turned from the country road into a small path. The path was just as described in the letter, with a few mulberry trees on the left and flat, low rocks on the right.

The few of them remained silent until they entered the remote village and even arrived at the door of the farmhouse described in the letter. The messenger then remembered to cover up and said, "Director Yue is also looking for this family? The package I want to deliver is also for Liu Ronggui of this family!"

Yue Qianzhang got off the carriage expressionlessly, looking down upon the messenger. Yue Ziqian also looked indifferent, but replied indifferently: "We have reached our destination, and we can each do what we want from now on."

The postman could vaguely feel that the father and son's attitude towards him had inexplicably become cold, but his master had only asked him to lead the way, and these two would have nothing to do with each other in the future. So what did it have to do with him even if they were as cold as ice?

The messenger even put on a friendly smile and shouted loudly to the yard: "Master Liu! There is a package for you!"

It was hot at noon, and Liu Ronggui and his wife were husking rice under the shed in the yard. When they heard the shouting, they put down their work, walked out in confusion and asked in surprise: "Zhao the Postman, didn't we just deliver a letter yesterday? How come there is another package?"

The postman Zhao had also prepared an excuse for this: "It was the package that came with the letter. I missed it yesterday, so I came to make up for it today!"

The messenger untied the package tied to the horse and handed it to Liu Ronggui, saying with a smile: "You just happened to have guests coming to your house, and the post station also has other things to do, so I will leave first."

"Then Envoy Zhao, be careful on your way. Come in for some tea and dinner next time when you have time!"

Liu Ronggui enthusiastically walked a few steps outside, then looked at the old man and the young man who were waiting quietly beside them like pine and bamboo, and asked respectfully: "I am Liu Ronggui, are you two gentlemen looking for my elders?"

The old man and the young man were both scholars, and their temperament was not like that of ordinary people. The Liu brothers could only read and write without any other knowledge, so how could they meet such people? Therefore, Liu Ronggui guessed that the old man might be an old acquaintance of his father on the sickbed.

"My name is Yue Qianzhang, and this is my son Yue Ziqian. We are both from Heguang Academy. We are here to visit you at the request of Madam Liu Rushi." Seeing Liu Ronggui's honest and respectful look, Yue Qianzhang also responded with a friendly expression.

"It's Xiao Cui again..." Liu Ronggui looked at the package in his hand helplessly. He had only been away for less than a month and a half, and he had already sent things home five or six times. However, the people from Heguang Academy...

"But Qin Hao went to study at Heguang Academy? I said he was born smart. Even at the age of five, he was no worse than those seven, eight or even teenagers!" Liu Ronggui was delighted and was happy for little Qin Hao.

The Yue family father and son were stunned. Madam Liu had never mentioned this situation. Yue Qianzhang didn't want him to misunderstand, so he quickly explained: "It's not like that. More than a month ago, three people in my family were seriously ill. I went to the Baitian Temple in the north to pray. Madam Liu knew the method of treatment, so she kindly taught me. Now that the three people in my family have recovered, I have nothing to repay you, so I came here at the request of Madam Liu."

"Is that so?" Liu Ronggui's joy diminished slightly, but he was not surprised, because everyone in the village knew that his niece had some strange medical skills.

After coming to his senses, Liu Ronggui hurriedly made a gesture to instruct, "I was so busy talking that I forgot I was still outside the door! Please come in, Mr. Yue, have some rough tea, and then go to the shade to talk about my niece."

"Then I would be honored to refuse." Yue Qianzhang also planned to learn more about the Liu family's situation. A visit should not just be a look, but if there is any need, he should try his best to help and take care of them.

When they entered the hall, they saw two boys in their teens looking at them curiously. They were kneeling on a low table beside them. One of the boys was in his teens and was reading a book, while the other boy, about seven or eight years old, was writing with a pen.

The Yue father and son were both responsible for teaching in the academy. They were most concerned about the children's studies, and both of them couldn't help but move a little towards the boys.

Seeing the boy's handwriting on the small table, Yue Ziqian showed no surprise or joy on his face, and asked calmly: "Are you dictating the chapter on benevolence in the Analects?"

The boy who was holding the pen nodded nervously. He had never been to a private school, but his grandfather was very strict when he taught them to read. Although the young man in front of him had a gentle demeanor, for some reason, he was more nervous than when facing his grandfather...

"The font structure is not yet appropriate, but every stroke is carefully crafted," Yue Qianzhang commented.

Yue Ziqian naturally knew what his father meant. His talent was average or even a little dull. The children in their academy could write well at the age of eight or nine. However, the child had a good character and was determined to study hard.

"Alas, these two of mine are so stupid! Little Qin Hao could recite up to Zilu's chapter before he set off! But that kid recited Mencius's chapter backwards first!" Liu Ronggui shook his head and sighed at the two children.

Zhao Chunfang, who had been silent, was unhappy and retorted: "You two children are normal people! How can you be stupid? How can you compare with a genius like little Qin Hao? How many people in this world can remember everything they see at the age of three?"

The two brothers of the Liu family nodded silently. They had long been overwhelmed by their eldest nephew's talent, and now they had recognized the reality and could not feel jealous. Moreover, Qin Hao was very good to them. He used to share snacks with them, and recently he also sent them fun things.

They wrote to me yesterday saying that they couldn't memorize the article, probably because they were reading and writing in their rooms. So I asked them to move to the main hall to study, saying that the main hall has good light and fresh air, and it would be easier to remember what they learned... It seems to be really useful, and they were able to memorize things much more smoothly today!

The father and son of the Yue family looked at each other in surprise. Is this exaggerated? He recited Mencius backwards at the age of five, and even recited the Zilu chapter? As for photographic memory, it is usually an exaggeration. For example, if someone can recite a short article after reading it a few times, he will also be called a photographic memory. However, this is already an extraordinary talent, and there are few in their academy.

The Liu couple invited the two to sit in the main hall, poured them tea and began to chat about their encounter with Liu Rusi at Baitian Temple. The two children of the Liu family quickly gave up their curiosity about the guests and began to take notes in a low voice.

However, the main hall was so small that the Yue family father and son could hear the eldest son of the Liu family's voice. Listening to his tone and punctuation, Yue Ziqian couldn't help but frown and said, "These two children should have passed the school age, why don't they study in a private school? If they memorize things without understanding the meaning, no matter how diligent they are, they will not achieve anything."

Liu Ronggui said somewhat embarrassedly: "My father used to be a student, but in the early years of the college entrance examination, he passed the main test but failed the re-examination. Although he was not famous for his talent, I think it is enough to teach literature, so the two children are self-taught at home..."

"However, my father is not very energetic this year, and I have been considering where to send them to study. My niece wrote to me yesterday, advising me to make a decision as soon as possible and not to delay the children." Liu Ronggui looked at the two of them somewhat unnaturally. Liu Rushi said in the letter that if Yuanzhi was born, Heguang Academy would be a good place to go.

If his two children were talented, he would definitely sell everything he had to send them to Heguang Academy, but he was very clear that his sons were of average talent, and he had never considered Heguang Academy... He would let them go to an ordinary private school, which was either because they were two illiterate people or because of Liu Ronggui's expectations for his sons.

Yue Qianzhang and his son couldn't help but laugh. In her letter, Madam Liu tactfully asked them to take a look at the qualifications of the two children of the Liu family, but she repeatedly stated that if they were useless, there was no need to bother. The words between the lines revealed her pessimism about the two children... So they didn't hold out much hope on this trip. Teachers are most afraid of encountering useless people who are unlikely to become useful, and they would not insist on asking for trouble.

But now it seems that these two children are just of average talent and have been taught in a random manner. They are not useless pieces of wood that cannot be taught. If they are carefully cultivated, they may become talented.

"Since you are looking for a private school, then send them both to my Heguang Academy! I am not talented, but I have some experience in teaching and educating people. I will do my best to help you two achieve academic success." Yue Qianzhang recommended himself frankly.

"This... My two children are stupid. I am afraid that they will let down Mr. Yue's careful teaching and waste a lot of money and effort." Liu Ronggui was very embarrassed. Heguang Academy was quite famous, but the tuition fee was not low either.

Yue Ziqian said gently, "It would be a waste if there was no one to discover the unpolished gem. We were entrusted by Madam Liu to come and visit them. Seeing that they are diligent and eager to learn, we are eager to cultivate them, so we will naturally waive all fees."

"And the rumors seem to be misunderstood. If you want your son to become a successful person, you need to have some financial support... The eighty-two taels of tuition at Heguang Academy is not low, but it includes food, clothing, accommodation, books, writing materials, and everything else."

When Liu Ronggui heard that tuition was free, he was naturally excited, but he was worried that if he agreed as soon as he heard that it didn't cost money, he would seem too materialistic, so he hesitated for a long time and didn't say anything.

"Can you really accept them? If so, we must thank the two Mr. Yues very much!" Zhao Chunfang on the side hurriedly pulled the two children over, motioning them to kowtow and salute, so that the children could have a chance to succeed. If they were let go by their own men, she would strangle Liu Ronggui to death!

After some thanks and politeness, the matter of the two children was finally put aside for the time being, and the Yue father and son and the Liu couple were able to talk about Liu Rusi again.

Since he had just shifted his focus from his child's studies, Liu Ronggui asked, "Mr. Yue, haven't you met little Qin Hao before? Xiao Cui has been saving money for the past two years, planning to send him to Heguang Academy. With little Qin Hao's qualifications, you can't possibly refuse, right?"

Yue Qianzhang naturally thought of the young child he saw in Baitian Temple. It was because the child had bright eyes and was of similar age to his seriously ill grandson that he was willing to listen to Liu Rusi's advice.

"I have met her before, but Madam Liu did not mention the matter of her youngest son's schooling. Then I hurried home out of concern for my children and grandchildren, and Madam Liu also set off for the capital." Yue Qianzhang followed the meaning of the letter and did not mention Prince Duan.

But just as the letter said, Liu Ronggui naturally said: "That may be the decision to go to the capital with his nephew's husband to study again. Qin Lie... Qin Yi must go to the capital to take the imperial examination. It's just that I don't understand his rules. I haven't heard that he passed the imperial examination or the provincial examination."

"Mr. Yue, you must know more about this. Can Qin Yi take the imperial examination directly in the capital? Or is there another way to participate in the college and provincial examinations in the capital?"