Yun Daman took a sip of the thin porridge and looked at Old Man Yun. "Dad, I heard from Dean Wei before that if I pass the Xiucai exam, Jinhe will have to study in another place..."
After speaking, Yun Daman asked Yun Jinhe, "Son, is that true?"
Yun Jinhe nodded, his expression showing a hint of dejection. "Yes, yes, it's true, but... but studying in another place is too expensive for tuition, so... so..."
"So what?" Old Man Yun put down his large bowl and tapped the table with his chopsticks. "You focus on your studies, don't worry about the family. Your grandfather will sell himself if he has to, to support you to succeed!"
As soon as Madam Gu heard this, she couldn't help but retort, "How many coppers can your old bones fetch? Later, when Li the Cripple's son gets married, take two baskets of eggs over there. Don't drink, the fields aren't finished yet..."
"Oh, I know, I know!" Old Man Yun waved his hand.
Zhao Guihua thought for a moment and murmured, "Dad, Mom, Jinhe has already passed the Xiucai exam. Why don't we let him stop studying? He can write and calculate now. In the future, he can do accounts for a wealthy family or be a steward!"
After speaking, he pulled back Xiao Zhuzi's hand that was reaching for the plate...
Before Old Man Yun could speak, Madam Gu refused, "No, Jinhe is good at studying. How can such a good seedling be stopped just like that? Passing the Xiucai exam is glorious, but you can't be complacent. Jinhe's future path is still long!"
Yun Sanman also said, "Yes, sister-in-law. If the family is tight on money, I have some silver saved. Take it to let Jinhe study. Jinhe will surely have prospects in the future, and then our whole family will benefit..."
"Sanman, how can we use your money? No, no!" Yun Daman repeatedly shook his head.
After Xiao Xi Tian finished eating and drinking, she stretched and then clumsily climbed onto the stool, patting her chest. "Don't be afraid, I'll support my nephew's studies!"
Her confident demeanor made everyone laugh...
Yun Daman's face paled with panic, and he quickly stepped forward to lift his sister down. "Oh, why are you standing so high? What if you fall!"
"Support my nephew's studies!" Xiao Xi Tian said again.
Yun Daman was so touched that tears almost fell. He nodded, "Okay, okay, study!"
What a good sister. She's only five years old and already so sensible. Yun Daman made a solemn vow in his heart that he would treat his sister well for the rest of his life...
Seeing that Xiao Xi Tian had spoken, the family knew that Yun Jinhe going to study in another place was a done deal.
"But there are so many academies outside, where should we go?" Old Man Yun, holding his pipe, fell into thought.
Xiao Xi Tian sat back on the stool and said cheerfully, "Daddy, Young Master Xiao said yesterday that a Bo Cai Academy is recruiting students, and the teachers and professors there are very good. Let's let my nephew study there..."
That brat wouldn't lie. Since he said it was good, it must be very good.
Becoming a scholar wasn't something that could be achieved overnight. Yun Jinhe would likely have to study at the academy for another two or three years to broaden his knowledge before he could register for the exam.
"Grandpa, Grandma, I've heard of Bo Cai Academy!" Yun Jinhe stood up with a smile. "The dean of that academy is an old scholar from the Imperial College. After he retired, he came to teach at Bo Cai Academy. I heard that all his disciples are high-ranking officials in the court..."
Young Master Xiao knows so much, he even knows about Bo Cai Academy.
However, the tuition there is not cheap, and there are frequent exams and tests. If you don't pass, you'll be dismissed.
The competitive pressure is getting bigger.
"Old woman, what do you think about sending Jinhe to Bo Cai Academy?" Old Man Yun agreed in his heart, but he still needed to ask for Madam Gu's opinion.
"Fine!" Madam Gu immediately agreed. "Later, Daman, go ask Young Master Xiao how much the tuition is per month at that academy and what needs to be prepared for studying. Once we have it clear, we can prepare in advance..."
There have been many family matters recently. They need to harvest the land and pickle sauerkraut. Next month, Shanshan and Erman are getting married again, and now they have to send Jinhe to study. Almost everything is happening at once.
Moreover, after the New Year, Xiao Xi Tian and Xiao Bao will also start their primary education. Sanman is still single, and they must find him a wife...
Yun Daman nodded, "Okay, I'll go after dinner!"
West Wing, in the study.
Xiao Jinheng was painting, while Xiao Xinling sat in a chair, with her legs crossed, flipping through a storybook.
"Heng'er, your storybook is too boring. The male and female protagonists all die in the end. It's really no fun..." Xiao Xinling complained and casually put the storybook back on the shelf.
Xiao Jinheng did not reply and continued painting.
In fact, he didn't like reading storybooks. Those were bought by Kong Xingzhuo and two foolish secret guards.
"Heng'er, what are you painting?" Xiao Xinling leaned over and asked.
Xiao Jinheng was startled and quickly covered the drawing paper with his hand, his little face instantly turning red. "You're not allowed to look!"
Xiao Xinling blinked and giggled. "Alright, you brat, you've grown up. You've started secretly drawing portraits of young girls..."
"Come, let your Imperial Sister have a look. Are you drawing the little girl next door!"
Xiao Jinheng's cheeks were burning hot. He pushed Xiao Xinling away and folded the drawing paper. "How long does Imperial Sister plan to stay at the Yun family?"
After being out for so long, Father and Mother must be worried...
Xiao Xinling pouted and gave Xiao Jinheng a sideways glance. "What's wrong? You're tired of Imperial Sister being here?"
Xiao Jinheng looked helpless. "Imperial Sister has been out for so long, Father and Mother will worry!"
"So what? You've been out for so many years, aren't they even more worried?"
"I'm different from Imperial Sister!" Xiao Jinheng sighed.
He carried more responsibilities than anyone else.
Xiao Xinling walked over and rubbed her younger brother's little head. "Little crybaby, I'll go back when Imperial Sister has had enough!"
Xiao Jinheng: "..."
Don't call me little crybaby, he roared inwardly.
At this moment, Kong Xingzhuo walked in. "Young master, Daman and Sweet Baby are here!"
Xiao Jinheng's eyes lit up. He was just about to give this painting to the little village girl, but she came herself.
"Imperial Sister, go out first!" Xiao Jinheng pulled open the back door and tugged at Xiao Xinling.
"Oh, look at you!" Xiao Xinling's lips curled into a mischievous smile. "Alright, Imperial Sister won't disturb you talking about paintings with the little girl!"
Xiao Jinheng: "..."
So annoying!
A moment later, Yun Daman walked in, holding Xiao Xi Tian's hand.
"Young Master Xiao, I'm not disturbing you, am I?" Yun Daman smiled sheepishly.
Just as Xiao Jinheng was about to say something, he suddenly heard a sharp scream from the courtyard. "Ah, ah, it's not good, it's not good..."