I trade in both worlds

The clan leader was sitting on the kang writing something. When he heard the noise, he said without raising his head, "Wait for me for a moment. You sit down first."

"Second Grandpa, you go ahead and do your work." Xu Xu sat down opposite the clan leader.

After waiting for a while, the patriarch finished writing, picked it up and read it twice from beginning to end. When he felt there was no problem, he put it away.

After putting away the things on the table, the clan leader asked, "Xu Xu, what do you want to talk to me about?"

Xu Xu subconsciously sat up straight and said, "Second Grandfather, Xiao Jin and Xiao Zhun are also old enough to go to school, but the neighboring village said they are too young and will not accept them. The private school in the county is too far away, and I really don't feel comfortable letting them live alone in the county."

"Since my father passed away, there has been no school in the village. Children in the village have to go to the next village or the county to go to school. I want to ask my second grandfather if he has any idea of setting up a clan school?"

The clan leader bent over and listened nonchalantly. However, when he heard the word "clan study", his eyes suddenly became bright and he straightened his back: "What do you think?"

Xu Xu nodded and continued, "I've been thinking about this for a few days. If the clan agrees to run a clan school, I'm willing to give 50 taels to build the school, and another 10 taels to buy tables, chairs and benches."

Upon hearing this, the clan leader looked at Xu Xu with eyes full of admiration.

However, he also understood that running a tribal school was not an easy task and required a lot of energy and money.

"You don't have to pay for the tables, chairs, and benches. We can't let you bear all of them. There are hundreds of people in the tribe." The tribe leader said slowly, his voice revealing an unquestionable firmness.

He knew that although Xu Xu's proposal was good, she could not bear all the responsibilities alone. The clan school serves the Xu family, and every member of the family has a responsibility.

Xu Xu felt that the amount of money was not a big deal. As long as the clan could run the clan school, it didn't matter if he paid a little more.

Xu Xu pondered for a while and asked, "Second Grandfather, when the clan school is established, can you give priority to inviting a scholar to teach in the clan?"

After saying this, he paused for a moment and then continued, "It would be best if this candidate has solid knowledge, but is not too stubborn and bookish."

The clan leader glanced at her and said: "Do you think that the scholars are like cabbages in the market, you can pick and choose at will?"

Xu Xu smiled at him shyly: "I am thinking of finding a well-educated teacher. Maybe our family can also pass the exam to produce a scholar, a juren, or even a jinshi."

This is true. If the younger generations in the clan have a promising future, it will also be a good thing for the Xu family.

The clan leader sighed and said, "It's not cheap to ask for a scholarship."

Xu Xu's heart tightened when she heard this. She knew that it would cost a lot of money to invite a scholar back to teach, but in order to let her brothers receive a better education, she gritted her teeth and decided to donate some money to the clan school every year.

"Then I..."

Before Xu Xu could finish his words, the clan leader stopped him: "Don't say you paid for it. No matter how much money you have, you can't afford this. There are so many clan members in the clan, can't you solve this problem?"

He was silent for a while, and then continued slowly: "Xu Xu, I understand your intention. For the Xu family, setting up a clan hall is not only to allow children to receive education, but also to revitalize the family and allow the Xu family to have a place in Guoyue County. I support your proposal."

Hearing this, Xu Xu smiled happily, and there was hope that the clan school would be established.

However, ethnic studies cannot be established just because we want to today. It will probably take some time before we get a response.

The clan leader waved his hand at her and said, "Okay, go back first. I'll discuss this with the clan elders."

"Okay, then I'll go back first." After saying that, Xu Xu got up and went back.

Liu Mansion in the capital.

Liu Fu received the package and letter sent by Feng Jie. He touched the package, opened the letter and began to read.

After reading the letter, he gently opened the package and saw an exquisite wooden box lying quietly inside. Inside the box, eight beautifully packaged camellia handmade soaps exuded a faint fragrance that was refreshing.

Next to the wooden box, six palm-high porcelain jars are neatly arranged, with elegant floral patterns painted on the jars, exuding a fresh atmosphere.

According to what was written in the letter, the six porcelain jars contained mung bean paste masks, and the wooden box contained eight bars of camellia handmade soaps.

Liu Fu thought for a moment, called a servant, and said, "Go and call Zhu Qing to the study, and tell him that I have something to talk to him about."

Soon, Liu Zhuqing came hurriedly. He was wearing a long gown and looked very elegant. When he saw the item in his father's hand, he couldn't help but ask curiously, "Father, what is this?"

Liu Fu smiled and explained, "This is what Sister Feng sent from Guoyue County. It contains mung bean paste mask and camellia handmade soap, made by the two young ladies who sold lip balm last time. Take it back and give it to your mother and wife to try and see how it works. The instructions are written on the letter."

Liu Zhuqing took the letter, read it carefully, and replied respectfully, "I understand, father."

Liu Fu took out a jar of facial mask and two bars of handmade soap from the box, along with two foaming nets and a bamboo piece, and handed them to Liu Zhuqing.

He instructed: "Remember, have your mother and your wife use it according to the instructions in the letter. After using it, if it works, report to the master."

Liu Zhuqing looked at the deformed camellia soap in her hand and couldn't help complaining, "Several petals have been crushed off. A blooming flower has now turned into a withered flower."

Liu Fu bulged his eyes and glared at him: "Can you speak?"

Liu Zhuqing pursed his lips, bowed his head and replied respectfully: "I will take it back now, and I will let my mother and wife try it according to the steps in the letter, and let them tell me what they think after using it."

"Get out of here." Liu Fu waved at him.

"Yes." Liu Zhuqing left the study with the handmade soap and facial mask and went straight to the kitchen.

His wife Li Wanqiu is the kitchen manager and she must be busy preparing dinner in the kitchen.

When Liu Zhuqing walked into the kitchen, Li Wanqiu was busy preparing ingredients for dinner.

When she saw the item in Liu Zhuqing's hand, she asked curiously, "What is this? Where did you get it from?"

Liu Zhuqing explained with a smile: "This is the facial mask and handmade soap that Sister Feng sent from Guoyue County. Father told you and mother to try it and see how it works."

When Li Wanqiu heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She couldn't put down the lip balm that Fengjie gave her last year.

She took the items, looked carefully at the exquisite porcelain jars and handmade soap, and couldn't wait to try them.

"I'll try it with my mother tonight." Li Wanqiu said with joy on her face.

Liu Zhuqing nodded, turned and left.