The Story of a Spoiled Daughter Raising a Husband

As Tong Qian listened, she was deeply moved. Even at this moment, Xiu Ping's greatest concern was still her. He was even in a relatively unfavorable situation because of her, yet he persisted without realizing it.

He knew perfectly well that Master Qiu didn't have any other thoughts on these matters, but he still refused to say anything, just to keep his unspoken thoughts to himself. At this moment, he didn't know whether to say that Master Qiu was too kind to him or that he was too rigid in dealing with these matters.

Even if he told Master Qiu all those things, all he would know was the script. As for how it was rehearsed, Brother Xiuping was here every day, so how could he possibly know? Even if he told him, Master Qiu wouldn't get any more useful information. What use was it if he only knew his own thoughts?

Thinking this way, I knew I couldn't add insult to injury for Master Qiu at this time, as that would make Xiu Ping's situation even more difficult. If Master Qiu were to become overly critical of Xiu Ping because of his dissatisfaction and not pay much attention during the lectures, then it would be my fault.

He tried his best to soothe the emotions of Qiu and his son, making as many promises as possible based on his understanding of Qiu and the information he had obtained from asking others. He also tried to capture any subtle changes in Qiu's emotions as he spoke.

Seeing the satisfied look on his face, she knew that he wouldn't hold a grudge anymore. So, the knowledge that Brother Xiuping could gain from him was still considerable. Thinking this, she calmed down and then brought up the second reason she had come to see him.

If I wanted to find a master to teach martial arts, I felt that it would be more appropriate to ask Master Qiu. After all, if I were to go into details, firstly, I could ask the teahouse owner about these matters, and secondly, I could also ask the troupe leader for his opinion.

However, the people they knew were ultimately just people who made a living from martial arts, not professional instructors. In terms of teaching and demonstration, they couldn't quite grasp the nuances. If they couldn't achieve the effect of learning by analogy, then their existence would lose its original value.

It was at this point that I had no choice but to speak up: "Master, actually, there is another relatively important matter that I have come here for. I would like to ask you to recommend another master for me. Master Yuan, the previous one, was indeed very capable, and his ideas in many areas also coincided with mine."

"Moreover, I found my interactions with him to be particularly pleasant. The reason I haven't mentioned this to you before is simply because I haven't even started the course taught by Master Yuan yet. I'm already thinking about this matter. I'll wait until I have the opportunity later to properly thank you."

"So when I realized I needed another tutor, I came directly to you to see if you had any suitable candidates to recommend."

When Qiu and his son first heard her say those words, they sensed something was amiss. Sure enough, after hearing her finish her story, they understood her intentions. However, although they knew quite a few men, they didn't know what kind of man she truly needed.

However, he was also afraid that because of their previous unhappiness, Tong Qian might find a teacher who could teach the same subjects as him based on his recommendation. If that happened, where would he find another student like Ji Xiuping, who would require the least amount of effort but could potentially yield the best results?

He then asked with some unease, "Miss Tong, although I know many scholars, and they are all top figures in their respective fields, I must say that when it comes to the imperial examinations, Miss Tong, you should trust me more."

Hearing him say that, Tong Qian knew that he had misunderstood her thoughts, so she explained, "Master, you misunderstand. I don't think you are bad, and what I want to ask you now is not this matter. I just want to ask if you know any teachers who can teach martial arts."

Seeing him let out a soft sigh, she chuckled to herself. This Master Qiu was indeed quite adorable at times. Tong Qian shook her head as she thought about the word that suddenly popped into her mind. How could such an old teacher be associated with cuteness? She was truly obsessed.

Thinking this way, he explained, "Master, I know about your achievements in the imperial examinations and I have never doubted your abilities. Moreover, whenever Brother Xiuping sees me and mentions you, he always speaks highly of you and he especially longs to continue learning and discussing with you."

“Not only does Brother Xiuping admire you, but I also admire your knowledge. If it weren’t for the saying that a woman’s virtue lies in her lack of talent, I would have liked to come here with Brother Xiuping to listen to you talk about Confucianism. How could I do something that would make everyone unhappy?”

"The reason I'm asking you about this so suddenly is because I've met a few kids who, although they're not very old, are past the age where they should be studying for the imperial examinations. So they've decided to learn martial arts from a martial arts master."

As Master Qiu listened to her explanation, a thought swirled in his mind. Regardless of where these children came from, their desires for learning martial arts were ultimately different. These children wanted to learn martial arts, so he had come to find a master to teach them.

So if she encounters children who want to study for the imperial examinations or comprehend Confucianism, wouldn't she be able to send them to her side? And if she continues to meet such children from time to time, wouldn't she be able to send them to her side, just like Ji Xiuping?