The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 969 - 218: Living at Another’s Mercy_3

Chapter 969: Chapter 218: Living at Another’s Mercy_3

Jiujiu was thrilled upon hearing about starting school, "Godfather said he’d find me a formidable female teacher, Dad! Who is this Master Ouyang?"

"An old geezer." Mo Heng disliked female teachers, finding their knowledge lacking.

Jiujiu frowned and turned to Pei Qin, "Mom!"

Pei Qin stuffed a piece of egg into her mouth, "Eat your food!" She hadn’t missed the dark look on a certain dad’s face.

"I want you to feed me too!" Jiujiu immediately snuggled closer.

Xixi looked on and came over as well, "Me too!"

Mo Heng fed her a shrimp ball.

Xixi looked at him, ate with an open mouth, then turned back to Pei Qin, wanting to be fed by her too.

The two children clung to Pei Qin, making Mo Heng smile; the family of four finished their meal, and aside from Pei Qin, the other three were sweating heavily.

After dinner, Xiao Yong came over to play, the room was heated warmly, and after bathing the two Little Radishes, they lay on the kang, recognizing characters and listening to stories.

Before leaving the next day, Mo Heng ran into Pei Wendong, "You don’t need to trouble your elder sister about Xie Ze anymore, you find him a teacher to start learning!"

Pei Wendong was puzzled; he hadn’t spoken to his elder sister.

When Xie Yi saw the two talking, she took the initiative to come out and tell Pei Wendong that she had sought out Pei Qin, wanting to find a good teacher for Xie Ze, hoping for his success, since in the future, she only had one brother to count on and, as his sister, she needed to plan for his future wholeheartedly.

Upon hearing her words, Pei Wendong’s heart softened, and he no longer harbored any resentment, "Well, I’ll pay another visit to Master Ouyang, and if it really doesn’t work out, I’ll just look for another teacher."

Xie Yi hesitated and ultimately did not insist further.

Pei Wendong made another trip, still didn’t meet the person, and was forced to give up and look for another teacher.

However, Mo Heng, having finished his busywork, took Jiujiu and Xixi out, and brought them to Master Ouyang’s courtyard.

Jiujiu was seemingly simple-minded but was actually quite astute, having learned arithmetic from Pei Qin for half a year, then Shen Songming had taken over teaching her, even extending to bookkeeping and English, among other things Shen Songming thought a child prodigy like her should know, filling her little head with a mishmash of knowledge.

Seeing her, Master Ouyang thought she was as small as Mo Heng once was, far cuter than Mo Heng’s prematurely matured demeanor back in his youth. Upon inquiring about her learning, he became interested, especially when some of her knowledge was new to him, "This little girl certainly has a wide range of knowledge!"

"If you’re not willing to accept her, I’ll just take her back," Mo Heng said.

When it came to taking Jiujiu under his wing, Master Ouyang stroked his few beards, "My vision isn’t what it used to be, and I’m getting on in years. After all, I can only take care of the little girl for a couple of years at most."

"Given your old arms and legs, I never planned on making you teach her long," Mo Heng nodded in agreement.

Master Ouyang huffed with annoyance.

Mo Heng gave Jiujiu a few instructions and left the two Little Radishes behind as he went back home to accompany Pei Qin.

Meanwhile, the matter of a teacher for Xie Ze wasn’t settled. Daxing County was not small, but due to the previous attacks by Wa Ci, many people fled. Unlike the citizens of the Capital Jingcheng, who believed their city impregnable, the people of Daxing had evacuated early, resulting in heavy casualties. Finding a highly learned scholar as a teacher right away wasn’t easy.

"Isn’t Young Master Xie’s Great Uncle at the Imperial College? He must know many renowned scholars. There are plenty of celebrated scholars and great literati in the Capital Jingcheng. Why not just go straight to his maternal family in the Capital?" Xiao Yong couldn’t help but speak up after seeing him struggle to find a teacher, contemplating future complications.

Upon hearing this, Xie Yi’s eyes welled with tears, and she lowered her head.

Xie Ze’s complexion also darkened, "As soon as the maternal grandma’s house is renovated, we will move there!"

Xiao Yong let out a cold sneer.

Pei Wendong looked at him helplessly, telling him not to stoop to the Little Radish’s level, yet seeing Xiao Yong’s expression, a thought struck him. He pulled Xiao Yong aside, "Aren’t you not planning to sit for the imperial examinations? Why don’t you teach him for a while? Later on, I will find him a teacher."

Xiao Yong’s expression turned cold, "Wendong! Are you valuing Xie Yi so highly in your heart that you’re even taking advantage of me for her sake?" He had grown up with Pei Wendong and Chang Yonglin, sharing a bond like brothers; if there was any need to ask favors, he would have gladly obliged. But this was all for Xie Yi.

He was usually composed and dignified, but spending time with Pei Qin, he unconsciously picked up her straightforwardness and sharp tongue.

At his words, Pei Wendong blushed, stumbling over his explanation, "I... Well, it’s just that..." He had indeed briefly entertained the thought. Regardless of whether Xiao Yong would rise to greatness, he was at least a prince, and more importantly, a useful one. Having him teach Xie Ze, even for a little while, would be immensely beneficial for Xie Ze’s future.

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