Luo Yan didn't go out these two days, and concentrated on teaching Luo Yuxing to write and read in the house.

Luo Yan taught the children to write two characters every day, and practiced it dozens of times. Luo Yuxing did not complain, and the adults gritted their teeth and continued to write without yelling to stop, but Luo Yan watched the children's chubby hands turn red from the pressure of the pen. Distressed.

He knew that the child was having a temper with him. In the past, when he was tired of writing, he acted coquettishly and refused to move. He had rejected the little guy's request before, but he never quarreled with him again. It seemed that everything was as usual.

It's just that the children are not with him for a day or two, and it's clear at a glance what kind of little emotions they have.

Although he still reads and writes as usual, but he is always in a hurry, and his studies are not as good as before, but he keeps his mouth shut and refuses to say anything.

Luo Yan tried to coax: "I have also practiced calligraphy for two days. How about going to Zhang Family and Zhang Ruili to catch crickets in the afternoon?"

Luo Yuxing held a small brush and wrote in a dignified manner, as if he was very busy: "No."

"Why not go?"

Luo Yuxing remained silent and refused to answer.

"Originally, my grandfather wanted to be a guest with Little Xing, and asked Zhang Ruijin and Zhang Ruili if they would like to come and study, but since Little Xing didn't want to go, he just let it go."

Luo Yuxing quickly put down his pen when he heard the words: "Grandfather, I will go!"

Luo Yan couldn't help but smiled and shook his head.

"Two more private schools in the afternoon. The private school in Asakusa Hall I saw yesterday was not bad. Although the master is only a scholar, I heard that the students he taught were all good academically when they went to the academy."

Xu He got a little annoyed when he said that: "It's obviously not worse than Master Meng, but it's just that a scholar is a scholar, and Shu Xiuli is ten times different. I think that Master Meng knows that we are merchants, so he deliberately blackmailed us. .”

Zhang Fangyuan also sighed. The private school he visited these days is actually the most expensive one belonging to the Meng family: "It's better not to have any contact with each other in the future. The Asakusa Hall I saw yesterday was very good, but it's too far away, so it's inconvenient for us to pick up and drop off the children. Let’s look again today, if there is really no suitable one, then we can only go to Asakusa Hall.”

"it is good."

The couple took a nap, got up and tidied up, discussed what to do in the afternoon, had a sip of tea in the house and were ready to go out.

This year's spring started late, as if there hadn't been two days of spring, and the weather was rushing to heat up. In fact, it was indeed a hot season, but spring started on time in previous years.

The weather is hot and the days are long, so I have time to take a nap at noon, and my energy is much better in the afternoon.

The couple acted lightly, thinking not to wake up the two cubs in the wing room, Xu He looked at the gifts brought up by the servants, counted them, and said, "I haven't found a good one these days, but it's a good idea." A lot of gifts have been given out.”

She really took great pains to study for the two children. The couple were about to go out, but Licorice came to report: "Master Luo is here."

Zhang Fangyuan looked at the sky: "Why is this time coming, go and invite people in."

When a guest came to the door, the couple had to go back.

Luo Yan came here with Luo Yuxing in his arms, and the little guy became radiant when he came over, and called out politely.

Xu He carried the child over, and Luo Yuxing couldn't wait to ask, "Where's Brother Li?"

"it's here!"

Before Xu He could say that the guy and his brother were still taking a nap, the little boy who woke up at some time, waved to Luo Yuxing in front of the window with his **** pouted.

"Go down quickly, be careful not to fall!"

"Oh~" Brother Xiaoli rubbed his eyes, still a little sleepy, turned around and saw his brother standing at his feet, he grabbed Ruijin's hand and slid down, confusedly said: "I heard Brother Xiaoxing's voice Just climbed up."

Xu He hugged Luo Yuxing, and said to Luo Yan: "The two children are in the wing room, I will take Yuxing to play for a while."

"I'm sorry." Luo Yan said politely, and said to Zhang Fangyuan: "No wonder I always want to come to play, it's because of the same spirit."

Zhang Fangyuan said: "The child is playful and likes to be lively, and always wants to have someone to keep him company."

"This old man is also thinking in the same way. Two days ago, I heard that Zhang Xiaoyou seemed to be looking for a wife for the child. I wonder if there is a suitable one this morning?"

Zhang Fangyuan said: "I've traveled a lot in the city, and it's hard to be perfect."

"Studying is easy to say, but also difficult to say. Although there are many people who are eager to learn to make achievements on their own, if they have parents to help them manage, they can save a lot of detours."

Luo Yan paused and said: "If Zhang Xiaoyou trusts the old man, he can send the two children to Luo's family for enlightenment. The old man is giving Xing Kaimeng. The three children are about the same age and can be companions."

Zhang Fangyuan was startled, not knowing that Luo Yan would talk about this matter when he came to the door today.

For a moment, he didn't know how to answer, so he went into Luo's house to ask what he saw and heard. He was sure that Luo Yan had a lot of knowledge, and it would be no problem to enlighten young children, but he didn't know the details of Luo's house, so he just It's not good to agree rashly.

Luo Yan seemed to see Zhang Fangyuan's worries, and smiled slightly: "Young friend Zhang, don't worry, the old man is not someone with unknown background."

As he said that, Luo Yan took out a token from his waist: "This is the certificate of raising a child for a person who has passed the provincial examination. It is definitely not an impostor. The old man does not have other plans, but it is because Brother Xing is lonely. It coincides with two children going to school, so it would be the best if we can have several children as companions."

Zhang Fangyuan was slightly surprised when he saw the token, but it was unexpected and seemed reasonable. This also confirmed his and Xu He's guess that the Luo family was a scholarly family.

"It happened suddenly, and it's not my responsibility to make decisions about the family. I have to ask Fu Lang."

What Zhang Fangyuan said was the truth, but Luo Yan thought it was a word of delay, but he was not in a hurry, and this reaction proved that the Zhang family had never gone to inquire about the Luo family's affairs.

Xu He sent Luo Yuxing away and returned to accompany his guests. Hearing this news was quite inconceivable.

"Are you going to take in two children?"

As far as the family property is concerned, the Luo family is not a family that is short of money, and it is still a recruiter, but it is not worried about not being able to recruit students, let alone a villain who is greedy for people's money.

It was a surprise that Ken took the initiative to offer an olive branch to merchants like them.

The couple looked at each other, thought for a moment, Zhang Fangyuan cupped his hands and said to Luo Yan: "This will bother Master Luo."

It's not that he promised quickly, Luo Yan is a Juren, and his talent and learning can be seen, which is hard to find in Siyang, but the status of Juren can be seen from the posture of the Meng family.

It would be fine if the Meng family treated their family so proudly alone, and it was the same for a family of merchants who sent their children to the Meng family's private school and were praised by others, which is enough to show that Juren's status is extraordinary.

It is extremely rare for Luo Yan, who is an example, to speak up on his own initiative.

In addition, the Luo family is close to the Zhang family, so it is very convenient to pick up and watch the child, and the couple can feel more at ease. If there is any discomfort, they can bring the child back in time.

The one who moved Xu He the most was Luo Yuxing. This child is still so young, and his knowledge of books and etiquette can be seen with the naked eye.

Luo Yan saw that the couple's words were quite short and they had a tacit understanding, so he smiled slightly: "That's very good."

Zhang Fangyuan couldn't hide a smile on his face, and thought of Shu Xiuli again. Although he was a little embarrassed to bring it up, it's better to make it clear in advance, because what is not clear at that time will make people even more suspicious.

"Dare to ask Master Luo's two children, Shu Xiu..."

"Don't worry, just practice the six ceremonies according to the usual routine, and you don't have to worry about other preparations."

"How can this be done!" Zhang Fangyuan has gone to many private schools these days, and it is too thin to just give Shu Xiu the six rituals: "Tuition is still paid."

"This old man is not bad for this tuition fee. It is also a matter of sight to recruit students. If the child has a future, it will not be in vain to teach him."

The words have come to this point, Zhang Fangyuan can't continue to say more, he is grateful in his heart, the two children are his heart and soul, and he can meet a good teacher, and he has also relieved a heavy burden.

"It's getting late, the old man still has something to do, so I won't sit any longer, and bring the child over as soon as possible."

Luo Yan got up after speaking, and wanted to take Luo Yuxing back with her, so that they could go to school together and spend time together.

He could hear the children laughing happily in the wing room, which was never heard in Luo's house, but it made him unable to bear to take the child away.

Luo Yan tilted his head, and Zhang Fangyuan looked at him with a smile: "I'll leave Brother Xing to play here, and send the nanny back later."

"Also."

Zhang Fangyuan sent Luo Yan all the way to the door, watching the people pass by, he was happy in his heart, and his steps were brisk, and he was about to turn back and talk to Xu He about the matter in detail.

"Master Zhang, stop!"

Zhang Fangyuan turned his head when he heard the sound, saw that the visitor looked familiar, thought for a while, and remembered that it was the housekeeper of the Meng family.

He made a virtual salute, he was in a good mood, and he was even polite to others: "So it's the housekeeper."

"I don't know why the butler is visiting, please come inside."

The butler was not polite either, and followed Zhang Fangyuan into the house, his eyes were never idle as he walked through the corridor, looking around. Seeing Zhang's lonely servants and simple decorations, he couldn't help frowning slightly.

All the way into the middle hall, after drinking a sip of tea, the butler said unhurriedly: "I wonder how the matter of Mr. Zhang's study is going?"

"Housekeeper Lao is concerned, and has been paying attention to the child to find the master."

The butler said again: "Our master has also recruited a few schoolchildren in the past two days, and classes will start this morning. Considering that Master Zhang and our Meng family are from the same people's alley, it can be convenient."

Zhang Fangyuan raised his brows slightly, he really rushed to their Zhang family today.

The housekeeper said bluntly: "Master Zhang has two children, and the cost of sending them to a private school together is really not a small amount. If Mr. Zhang is in trouble, it is good to say that our master is kind, and the two children are eighty taels."

The housekeeper Gan surnamed used the lid of the teacup to remove the tea leaves in the cup, and looked like a kind person: "This is an honor that no other family has. What do you think of Master Zhang?"

Zhang Fangyuan couldn't help lowering his head and chuckled: "Thank you, Master Meng, for your thoughtfulness, but it's a pity that I have already found a master. It's really a pity."

The butler paused his hand, quite inconceivable: "Have you found it?"

"Exactly."

"I don't know which private school it is?" The housekeeper asked, "But the private school in Qiancaotang? Mr. Zhang, please don't blame me for speaking harshly. This kid should not just study for a low price. You get what you pay for."

Zhang Fangyuan said: "The housekeeper has misunderstood, it's not the Asakusa Hall."

There is nothing to hide, there are people from Qingshan Lane on the left and right, and a little attention in going in and out can tell where the child is studying. He said directly: "The dog was educated in the neighboring Luo family."

"The Luo family?"

Not only the butler was puzzled, but when the master of the Meng family heard the butler came back to report, he couldn't help turning around and asking.

"The Luo family and the Zhang family moved into Qingshan Lane one after the other. Some people went to inquire about this Luo family a while ago, but they found nothing."

The steward said: "Could it be that the Luo family and the Zhang family are relatives and friends?"

"If relatives and friends sent the child there in the first place, is there still a need to ask for help?"

"The old slave is stupid."

The master surnamed Meng snorted coldly: "This merchant is short-sighted, and he is not willing to spend a few taels of silver on his heirs. Even anyone who can read and write will recognize him as a master. Bah! I want to see if I can become a master." what's up"

It's just a pity to lose a sweet pastry. After all, one more student means more income and expenditure.

The housekeeper surnamed Qian knew what the master thought, and said with relief: "This old slave looks at the Zhang family as nothing more than that. There are three or five servants in the house, and there is no extravagance. I must have spent all my money to buy a house in the city, and my money is tight. , I can't bear to part with these many silver taels."

"Forget it, look up to him, and don't have to go back and forth in the future."

"Yes."

After Ruijin Ruili's wife was implemented, Zhang Fangyuan and Xu He taught the two children overnight. Although the children are sensible, they have always grown up under the wings of the couple, and this time they will be sent to other people's homes. , Even if it is next door, there are inevitably worries.

One is afraid that the child will be distressed, and the other is afraid of bumping into Luo Yan.

For this reason, Zhang Fangyuan spent money to buy two seven or eight-year-old children as companions, and everyone in the city liked this set.

Xu He originally didn't plan to configure these things for the children, but the children always have to be watched, and it's not easy for the two adults to accompany them to study. It's a good thing to have a book boy to accompany them.

So pick and choose and bring back two, Gan Caopei taught them a bit, five days later in the early morning, Zhang Fangyuan took the two little guys and two companions to Luo's house together.

Although Luo Yan accepted two students halfway, he treated them cautiously and ordered his servants to clean up a bright room and use it as a classroom.

The three children were very happy to meet each other.

Zhang Fangyuan buckled the two novelty cubs, and respectfully greeted Luo Yan as a teacher.

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