Skillful Wife of Military - C19

Xu Hui knew what his aunt and the rest were thinking, and she hurriedly told them her plan with a smile.

She planned to save money on weaving first. After she had saved enough money, she would ask the Old carpenter in the village to make a loom for her and then teach the Ann’s and the others how to weave. This way, when the men worked hard outside, and the women weaved at home, everyone’s lives would gradually improve.

The Zhou’s was very happy that Xu Hui thought of them like that, but a loom could only be bought at the Jiang Prefecture with sixty to seventy silver taels. It would be even more expensive if it was rare here, so saving up that much money was not an easy task for them right now.

Xu Hui, on the other hand, was optimistic. “Let’s work hard together. We will accumulate more over time. However, I heard that war is coming soon. You all need to pay more attention to your safety!”

Stupid girl, we are the Guest House, and the barbarian would never barge in unless he is stupid. As for you, you should be careful living in the village, right? Right, if we are going to fight, then the price will increase. After Zhou’s gave birth to her eldest son, Xu Yu, she had a daughter. Unfortunately, she was not able to raise her, and seeing Xu Hui being so sensible and intelligent, she now treated him as her own daughter.

When Xu Hui was reminded by the Zhou’s, she realized that she had to prepare more food. Whether it was during the war or the winter, she needed to be well-prepared.

After talking about himself, Xu Hui asked about her family. She was very worried about her family after leaving for a few days.

The Zhou’s smiled as he talked about how he got some medicine from Doctor Du for Xu Jingan. As he ate the medicine, Xu Jingan’s body was much better than before.

As for the matter at home, Ann’s would always be at Xu Jingan’s house, watching over Feng’s disease. After getting beaten up by her a few times, he had become more obedient, and after a few days, he would send Feng’s disease to Camp to work as a servant. Xu Qiaozhu did not dare to lose his temper anymore, but he was lazy, and not only did he have to be watched by others, he would even have to be taught a lesson.

Ruigol was the most sensible person, and he had also grown up a lot. He would help with the cooking and even feed the chickens.

When Xu Hui thought of the courtyard that had just been surrounded by fences and the chicken nest that had been built, she could not help but smile. Zhou’s and Ann’s were people who knew how to live a good life.

It was getting late. Zhou’s called for everyone to start eating, the men to open up a table, and the women to open up a table.

Although Xu Jingan and Xu Jingyao were not satisfied with Xiao Da Yong’s actions, since Qiao Jieer had already married into their family, she would no longer make things difficult for Xiao Da Yong. Xu Jingan had a cold personality and didn’t say much, but Xu Jingyao had always come here to talk nice, and always found new topics to talk about when the situation was about to turn cold. Even the nervous Xiao Dazong had been lured over to say a lot of things, so this meal naturally went smoothly and well.

After eating his fill, Xu Hui took out the article that the Xiao Pao had written for her, and showed it to Xu Jingan.

Xu Hui did not care about that. She was only concerned about whether Xiao He would be able to become an Elementary Scholar or not.

Xu Jingan stroked his beard and said: “If I can relax and do some hard work, and read and write more articles to practice my brush, it’s not impossible for me to meet a happy and steady examiner. But I heard that Python County’s overseer is from the Yao Family of Qingzhou, the most famous scholar in the entire history of Yao Family.

The counties of the Qi dynasty had county studies, teaching and learning jobs, eight grades, worship of the temple and education of their students. If one wanted to become an Elementary Scholar, they had to first pass the county examination hosted by a county school, and then they had to go through the Regional Academy’s examinations and the Academy’s final examinations. The overseer’s preferences would naturally affect the results of the examinations.

Xu Hui could not help but want to laugh. Xu Jingan had said this out of respect for Xiao Da Yong, but it was actually because his foundation was not solid, and the article was written with no special features. Unless he met an examiner who liked this kind of style, he would not be able to pass the examinations at all.

Xu Hui was relieved. If Xiao He really did become an Elementary Scholar, her days with Xiao Da Yong in the Xiao family would be even worse. Elementary Scholars didn’t have to pay taxes or kneel for their food or food. They didn’t have to pay much for it, or else they would be called ‘poor Elementary Scholars’. However, becoming an Elementary Scholar was different from becoming a child student. After all, he was someone with a great reputation, and with Xiao He’s current arrogant look, he would probably need to raise the treatment of Third Son’s Family to an unimaginable level. When that time came, he would need to cut off some blood from Xiao Da Yong’s body to get money.

After asking about Xiao He’s report, they chatted for a while. Seeing that it was getting late, they quickly gathered together to send Xu Hui, Xiao Da Yong and the rest off.

Xiao Dazong looked at Xu Hui’s reluctant farewell of his family and Niu Niu’s basket full of candy bars. She was deeply moved. This was the first time that Xiao Da Yong felt that his family valued him. Not only him, but even Niu Niu felt this kind of passion and love towards him. She, who was usually introverted, not only called out to others on her own accord, but was also very lively and had fun with her daughter-in-law’s younger brother.

He suddenly realized that ever since his parents had passed away, he no longer had a home. His current home was the home of his grandparents, uncles, and aunts, and it was not his home at all. Then, where was his home?

Xiao Dazong could not help but look at Xu Hui, who was sitting on the horse. Because Niu Niu was sleepy, she had been trying to keep her awake so that she would not catch a cold. Xiao Da Yong smiled. The place where she had a wife and sister was her home.

Arriving at the Xiao family, he saw the Xiao Pao and the Xiao Li’s disease. Xu Hui knew that they were waiting for his reply, but he was still angry. They knew that Xiao Dayong was going back to camp today, but they did not prepare anything.

However, Xu Hui was a person who was calmer the more angry she was. She smiled and said to Xiao Pao, “My father has read Third Uncle’s essay. She said that Third Uncle’s studies were solid and his essay was smooth, and that is —”

“Just what?” No matter how rough he was, he could understand his father’s meaning. His father had obviously said that Third Uncle’s studies were not good, so why did his wife call his studies solid?

Xu Hui quietly pulled Xiao Dazong’s hand. Xiao Dazong quickly retracted his surprised face and tried his best to control his emotions. He sat at the side with a wooden face and listened to Xu Hui’s serious nonsense.

Xu Hui looked at the Xiao Pao and the Xiao Pao and said regretfully, “I heard that the overseer of our county is from the Yao family of Qingzhou. The scholars that come from this family love to read rich and flowery articles, and I’m afraid this Yao family’s overseer is also like that!”

“Dazong’s daughter-in-law, what does all this have to do with your third uncle?” The Xiao Li’s disease was a little confused listening to some kind of overseer or maester, so she couldn’t help but feel a little anxious listening to what she wanted to hear the most.

Xu Hui looked at Xiao Li’s disease and smiled, “Milk, think about it, the overseer is the one who manages the exams. Third Uncle has to be an Elementary Scholar, so he can’t pass the examinations first. Although the examinations are hosted by the county, the overseer has to know whether the results are good or bad.

“Like I said, San’er studied so well and failed all these years. So it’s all because of this!” Xiao Li’s disease finally understood what Xu Hui was saying and he could not help but pat his own son’s thigh and say, “Tell me, what’s so bad about such a smooth essay? What’s the point of having to write it so nicely? We, San’er, are just too honest. Tell me, why is this senior overseer —”

Xu Hui’s cough and the sound of Xiao Pao knocking on the pipe sounded at the same time. Xiao Li’s disease reacted and quickly stopped talking.

However, no matter what, Xu Hui’s words gave the Xiao Pao and the Xiao Li’s disease a bad impression of Xiao He, and gave them an excellent excuse. It was not that their son was not good enough, but it was just not good enough for the examiners!

Xu Hui had already said what she needed to say, but she had yet to hear what she needed to hear.

Xu Hui stood up and pulled Niu Niu, and said to Xiao Pao and Xiao Li’s disease: “Grandma, since there’s nothing else, I’ll be going back with my husband first. He has to hurry back to Camp to report today, I heard that there’s going to be a war, I have to prepare some things for him!” No matter what, his family was going to the battlefield, so even if Xiao Li’s disease and his family didn’t prepare anything, they should at least say a few words of advice!

Unexpectedly, the Xiao Li’s disease actually said: “Prepare what? The Camp sends everything, don’t waste your time! ” She only gave them one or two bags of things as a form of filial piety when he came back from home with so many things. He moved the rest into her own room. What an unfilial thing! What a waste for a soldier to use all those things in a war!

Xu Hui was so angry that she almost slapped Xiao Li’s disease on the face. She had seen shameless people, but she had never seen such a shameless person.

Xiao Da Yong’s heart was in pain. This was what his mother had often said in the past, so Xiao Da Yong was used to the fact that his family never prepared anything for him, nor did he feel that there was anything that he needed. Now that he had married Xu Hui and had someone treat him with such warmth, Xiao Dayong realized that he was looking forward to the warmth of his family. However, reality was very cruel and told him that his family did not treat him with any warmth at all!

Xu Hui tried her best to suppress the urge to slap him. She wanted to mock him, but when she saw Xiao Dayong’s sad expression, she swallowed her words back down her throat.

Xu Hui pulled Xiao Da Yong along and said to Xiao Pao and Xiao Li’s disease, “Let’s go back!” Without even looking at Xiao Pao’s and Xiao Li’s disease’s faces, he walked straight out.

Returning to his room, Xu Hui took out a bag of skin and wrapped a big bag of meat that Zhou’s had brought for her with oil paper. He also wrapped dozens of boiled eggs and a few pancakes, and after thinking for a while, he wrapped up a jar of pickled cucumber and the medicine Xu Jingyao had given her and put them into the bag.

“If you have the time to come back, then come back to difference person. I’ll make a few pairs of shoes for you in the next two days so that you can bring them with you when the time comes!”

“Wife —” Tears welled up in Xiao Dayong’s eyes as he looked at Xu Hui, who was helping him pack his bags and thinking about making shoes for him.