TV Series: When the Villain Chooses to Stand by

Chapter 246 Return of the Pearl Buddha 14

Pens, ink, paper and inkstone are a considerable expense for an ordinary family, not to mention buying books.

Ziwei asked someone to make a large wooden frame, and before teaching every day, she would write the words she wanted to teach on uncut paper.

Then fix it to the shelf, and the deliberately enlarged font ensures that every child can see it clearly.

In front of them was a sandbox and sharpened wooden sticks, which were enough for learning to read and practice.

It will not add any extra burden to the family.

If Ziwei would have thought this method was disrespectful in the past, she no longer thinks so.

She had read too many stories on the way to the capital and knew what they needed.

The content taught is mainly based on commonly used characters, with some mathematics added.

If a child is particularly smart in the future and wants to take the imperial examination, it will still be time for him to focus on practicing calligraphy.

This makes their learning outcomes particularly evident.

Every time Ziwei and Xiaoyanzi go out, they receive a lot of admiring looks.

"Are you two girls out buying some groceries? This is some vermicelli noodles I made myself. Take some home and try them. They're delicious in winter, whether you're stewing or making soup."

"Thank you, grandma. We appreciate your kindness, but we can't take things for free."

Both sides declined for a while, but Ziwei finally handed the money to the other party.

"Oh, you're so polite, that's enough!"

The old lady held the copper coins in her hand and smiled kindly. Her attitude was enough, and there was no need to really be so harsh on money.

This is real food, and grinding sweet potato flour is very laborious.

Only when there is give and take can the friendship last.

"I have one more thing to say. The weather is getting colder, so we should prepare some food early to avoid the inconvenience caused by heavy snow in winter."

"Please teach us, grandma."

Based on her past experience, Xiaoyanzi had stored a lot of things in the cellar, but at that time she was happy as long as she could have enough to eat, so she didn't think so carefully.

What's more, many things are different in different places.

Ziwei had never cared about these things before, and since Jinsuo served her personally, she didn't need to worry about them.

When the two heard this, they immediately stopped and asked each other humbly.

"I knew you were young and inexperienced. Mrs. Shen down the alley makes incredible pickled vegetables. You came too late and there aren't many wild vegetables left."

"But every household has dried goods that have already been dried. Every household has wild vegetables and mushrooms from the mountains, as well as dried mustard greens and radishes. You can go and ask."

……

After hearing this, the two of them had their eyes light up and wrote down everything.

What grandma was talking about were the things they usually ate. For a family like that, it was good enough to be able to have enough to eat, and they couldn’t even think about eating meat.

It is just right for Xiaoyanzi and the others.

"Thank you, grandma. You have helped us a lot this time."

"No need to thank me, no need to thank me. These are just trivial things. My little tiger can not only write now, but he can also teach his brothers and sisters when he returns home. This is all thanks to Miss Xia's good teaching."

"You flatter me!"

After a few more polite words, the two left.

This scene amazed everyone around. Everyone knew that this old lady was notoriously stingy and sharp-tongued, and she was not polite to anyone.

When have you ever been so kind?

Someone with a curious eye deliberately stepped forward and teased, "Has grandma changed her personality today? Let me see, the sun isn't rising from the west!"

"Go, go, go, what do you know?"

The old lady didn't mind. She laughed and scolded while shaking the vegetable leaves in her hand. "Our Hu Zi is studying at Miss Xia's school. We have to leave a good impression on him."

"You all want to show your affection but you haven't had the chance yet."

Everyone then realized that the most cherished baby in the family was in someone else's hands, so they had to be careful to please him.

Ziwei and the others also successfully avoided the most terrifying rumors with this reason.

On the other side, Erkang had not yet waited for Yongqi, but the first ones to arrive were the pursuers sent by the emperor.

Erkang never expected that Yongqi had also run away on his own. He was suddenly overwhelmed and patiently settled him down.

Fortunately, Yongqi arrived quickly.

"Fifth Prince, the Emperor has ordered you and Fu Erkang to return to the capital immediately. There must be no delay."

Yongqi's breathing stopped when he heard this, and he clutched the hem of his clothes tightly.

He had been hiding carefully for so long that he forgot that the emperor knew where Erkang was. As soon as he arrived today, he saw the guard holding the dragon-patterned jade pendant.

And such bad news!

"Could it be a mistake? The Emperor asked Erkang and I to return to the capital, but what about Princess Huanzhu?"

"Replying to Fifth Prince, this is the Emperor's oral order. We dare not speak carelessly."

"Has the Emperor just stopped caring about Xiaoyanzi? He loves her so much, how could that happen? Did something happen in the palace?"

Yongqi couldn't believe his ears, and pulled the leading guard to ask what happened in the palace after he left.

He subconsciously thought that the queen must have said something.

"Fifth Prince, don't embarrass them. This is the Emperor's order."

Seeing that the Fifth Prince was about to get angry, Erkang quickly stepped forward and put his hand on his shoulder.

"Thank you for your consideration, Fifth Prince. Please pack your luggage with Guard Fu. We will set off tomorrow."

After saying this, the guards bowed and walked out.

"Brother, isn't this inappropriate? The Fifth Prince is the Emperor's most cherished prince!"

"Most important? Oh, just wait and see."

"Look at how nervous he is about Princess Huanzhu. Is it really just brotherly love?" We are all men, so who can't see it?

Although such a thing sounds ridiculous, Yongqi's behavior is so abnormal that it is hard not to be suspicious.

"For disobeying the imperial order because of a princess, the emperor would have been overwhelmed by the impeachment of the court officials."

That's exactly what happened.

Previously, the Empress Dowager had ordered the teachers in the Shangshufang to focus on teaching Yongqi what filial piety is, which attracted the attention of some interested people at that time.

The original discussion had not yet subsided when something like this happened again.

Now the censors could no longer sit still.

The good reputation Yongqi had accumulated over the past ten years disappeared in an instant, and the censors wrote letters requesting severe punishment.

The emperor has always considered himself a wise ruler, so faced with such a situation, he naturally could no longer protect Yongqi.