The Leisurely Life of a Peasant Woman in the Tang Dynasty

The next morning, at daybreak, Tang Jin limped into the yard. The morning mist had not yet dissipated, and the air was a little chilly, but he ignored it and walked straight to the bookshelf, took a book from it, and began to read carefully.

The sound of turning pages was particularly clear in the silent courtyard. Tang Jin frowned, sometimes lowered his head in thought, and sometimes gestured on the ground with the branch in his hand, as if he wanted to engrave every word in the book in his heart.

"Jin'er, why are you up so early?" Tang Youyou walked into the yard with a bowl of steaming porridge. Seeing this scene, his eyes were full of relief.

"Mom, I want to catch up on the lessons I missed as soon as possible." Tang Jin raised his head and said with a firm look in his eyes.

"Good boy, I'm relieved that you have this intention." Tang Youyou touched Tang Jin's head, "But you must also pay attention to rest. Your health is the capital of revolution."

Tang Jin nodded and continued to study hard.

As time passed, Tang Jin's efforts paid off. He listened attentively during the day, asking questions whenever he didn't understand. At night, he studied late into the night, catching up on missed lessons. Whenever he encountered something he didn't understand, he would consult his classmate, Sun Xiucai. Sun Xiucai, a gentle and knowledgeable man, patiently and meticulously explained things to Tang Jin, prompting his learning to soar.

Under Master Zhao's guidance, Tang Wan also found a study method that suited her. She stopped memorizing and focused on understanding and thinking, and her grades began to improve steadily.

"Wan'er, you've made great progress recently." Master Zhao looked at Tang Wan's homework and a pleased smile appeared on his face. "Keep it up, you'll make even greater progress."

"Thank you, Master. I will continue to work hard." Tang Wan said modestly.

As the sun set, Tang Jin and Tang Wan returned home one after another.

"Mom, I'm back!" Tang Jin shouted excitedly, "Mr. Sun praised me for my great progress today!"

"Mom, I got full marks in dictation today!" Tang Wan also happily shared her joy.

Tang Youyou looked at the smiles on the two children's faces, her heart filled with relief and pride. She knew that the children had come out of their previous setbacks and had become more mature and stronger.

"Xiao Ya, how about you? Today in the academy..." Tang You You turned to look at her little daughter, only to find that she was lowering her head, looking somewhat lonely...

"Mother..." Xiaoya's voice was as thin as a mosquito. "Today, we are rehearsing a play at the academy, and I... I forgot my lines..."

Tang Youyou hugged her little daughter distressedly and comforted her softly, "It's okay, little girl. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. The important thing is to learn from them. You will definitely be able to do well in your next performance."

With Tang Youyou's encouragement, Xiao Ya regained her spirits. She practiced her lines diligently every day, trying to figure out the character's psychological activities over and over again, and even asked her brothers and sisters to act with her.

Finally, a new performance opportunity came. This time, Xiao Ya played a brave little rabbit. She overcame her inner fear and successfully completed the performance, winning warm applause from the audience.

Xiao Ya excitedly ran down the stage, threw herself into Tang Youyou's arms, and said excitedly: "Mom, I did it! I didn't forget my lines again!"

Tang Youyou kissed Xiaoya's forehead with relief, her eyes full of pride.

Master Zhao was very satisfied with the children's progress. He publicly praised Tang Youyou's family at the academy's meeting.

"Student Tang Jin is able to correct his mistakes, studies diligently, and has made rapid progress in his grades. Student Tang Wan is diligent and studious, and a good thinker, and has become a leader among her peers. And although student Tang Xiaoya is the youngest, she bravely overcomes her weaknesses and displays amazing talent on stage..." Master Zhao's resonant voice echoed throughout the academy. "I believe that Tang Youyou's family is a role model for all students. Their experiences tell us that as long as we work hard, any difficulty can be overcome!"

The audience erupted in applause, and Tang Youyou's family became the center of attention. However, in the corner of the crowd, Madam Qian's expression was terribly gloomy... Sunlight streamed through the window lattices into the academy, illuminating the young faces. Master Zhao's praise made Tang Youyou feel immensely gratified. Her children's understanding and hard work were her greatest pride. However, not all the eyes in the crowd were kind. Madam Qian, observing Tang Youyou's family's immense glory, felt a mixture of bitterness and bitterness in her heart.

"Humph, it's just a little cleverness, what's there to be proud of?" Madam Qian muttered softly, but the flames of jealousy burned in her eyes. She had to admit that Tang Youyou was indeed good at educating children. If her son could also be as promising as her...

On the other side, Tang Jin was surrounded by a group of classmates, his face filled with a confident smile. Sun Xiucai stood beside him, talking excitedly.

"Tang Jin, thanks to you, we were able to win the competition this time!" Sun Xiucai patted Tang Jin's shoulder excitedly, "You are really amazing. You can actually answer such a difficult question!"

"No, no, I'm just lucky." Tang Jin scratched his head modestly, but he couldn't hide the joy in his eyes.

The academy was hosting a quiz competition, and Sun Xiucai invited Tang Jin to join his team. Initially, Tang Jin hesitated, fearing he would be a liability. But with Tang Youyou's encouragement, he finally mustered the courage to accept the challenge. Throughout the competition, Tang Jin remained calm and composed, leveraging his solid knowledge and flexible thinking to collaborate seamlessly with his teammates, ultimately winning the competition.

"Tang Jin, you are truly talented. In time, your achievements will surely surpass mine," Sun Xiucai said sincerely. "I hope you can continue to work hard and not let your talent go to waste."

Tang Jin nodded solemnly. He knew that this was Sun Xiucai's expectation of him and also a spur to him. He would definitely work harder and live up to everyone's expectations.

As night fell, Tang Youyou and his family sat around the table, enjoying a warm dinner. The children excitedly recounted what had happened in the academy, while Tang Youyou listened quietly, a gentle smile on her face.

"Mom, I want to be your pride like my brothers and sisters in the future!" Xiao Ya suddenly put down the bowl and chopsticks in her hands and looked at Tang Youyou with a firm gaze.

Tang You You looked at the children's energetic faces, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. She slowly said, "Children..." "Children..." Tang You You looked at the children's energetic faces, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. She slowly said, "You are all mother's pride. Mother doesn't need you to achieve great things. Mother only hopes that you can grow up healthily and happily, and face the challenges in life bravely."

Tang Wan put down her chopsticks, her eyes gleaming with determination. "Mother, I know you hope we can be independent and not rely on anyone. We will study hard and become useful people to society. Just like my brother helped Mr. Sun win the competition in the academy, we should also do our best to help others."

When Tang Jin heard his sister mention him, a hint of embarrassment appeared on his face, but he immediately straightened his back and said seriously: "Mom, I will definitely study harder and live up to Mr. Sun's expectations of me. I will become a person as knowledgeable and talented as him in the future!"

The little girl also clenched her fists and said in a baby voice, "Mom, I want to be like my brothers and sisters and be your pride!"

Tang Youyou looked at the children's sensible appearance, and her heart was filled with comfort and touching. She knew that the children were no longer the little ones who needed her constant care. They had learned how to face difficulties and how to grow through setbacks.

"Good children, mother believes in you!" Tears welled up in Tang Youyou's eyes, and she reached out and hugged the children in her arms.

Late at night, Tang Youyou lay in bed, unable to sleep. As the children grew older, their studies became more demanding, and the expenses they needed increased. Although she had a golden finger, she couldn't just sit back and enjoy the benefits. She had to find a long-term, stable source of income so that the children could study without worries.

"It seems like I have to think of a solution." Tang Youyou muttered to himself.

The next morning, Tang Youyou got up early. She decided to go to the neighboring village. She knew the village chief, Wang, before. He was honest and kind. She heard that there were a lot of wastelands for rent in their village recently. She wanted to try her luck and see if she could rent some land for farming.

"Brother Wang, are you home?" Tang Youyou came to the door of Village Chief Wang's house and knocked gently.