Chapter 5: The Twilight and the Cold Weather (5)
Until he returned to Xiaoqianyuan, Chen Rui still felt a little dazed in thought.
It turned out that when he was reborn five hundred years ago, Chen Rui was no longer Chen Rui, but Shen Rui.
This family is so abnormal.
Lao An raised his grandson by his side and spoiled in front of others. But when he stood from the perspective of the bystander and looked at this memory again, this spoiledness was all about moisture.
Even if Lao An personally raised his grandson in name, he was just handed over to his mother and maid to take care of him, and he teased him every day like a kitten and a dog. The little maids and servants arranged to serve him were more naughty than the other, and they were attracted to him all day long. One or two of them were sensible and persuaded the master to send him out in a few days because of one or two mistakes.
When Shen Rui was six years old, he was tired of studying because of the obscure teachings of Master Meng, and Lao An was also indulging him, saying that his grandson was still young and he did not have to spend any effort on studying.
With such indulgence and instigation from the people around him, Shen Rui became more naughty and fussy.
Shen Rui's biological mother, Sun, had no choice but to send two equally smart and lively maids over.
Because these two maids knew how to play, they took the master to play wildly in front of others. They loved him deeply and fell in love with him. When the maid picked up the mistakes, the master developed a "overlord" nature to protect him, and then stayed by his side for several years.
In front of everyone, the two maids did not dare to advise anything openly, but only taught them privately, but did not kill the little kindness of my master.
Such a grandmother is so ridiculously "porn".
But when the mother is cold in front of the people, the man is sincere in teaching like a little adult; the concubine's brother does not have a humble and vulgar attitude, and is square and upright, it is the style of the eldest son and elder brother.
The only two normal fathers like to hang their books when they speak. They don’t say anything except torture their son. There is also the “Second Mother” who has indeed been considered a “beautiful concubine”, but they are not as vulgar as Aunt Zhao, a weak, and a dodder-like woman.
This master is not really ignorant of the world. When he was a child, he was instigated by his side, making big and small mistakes. If he was a little older, under the guidance of his biological mother, he had already started to behave properly. Although he still seemed to be arrogant and willful, he had never made any big mistakes.
I am not completely unaware of my grandmother's "praise and killing". No one is often sad and confused. Even if I don't have any talent in reading, I can turn two more pages of books when there is no one. Although I can't understand it, I can recite all the books I should be able to memorize at this age, but it is not revealed in front of others.
This grandmother seemed to be really disgusted with this grandson, but why did she be a mother? Her biological son almost got a wrong, and her status at home was not even comparable to that of a concubine. Is this so willing to be a mother?
Looking at her private child-education appearance, she is a thorough mind. Don’t you know how high the status of “scholars” among “scholars and farmers” is?
Not only did he not want his son to become a dragon, he also deliberately guided his son to be willing to be mediocre and become a well-off landlord.
Is this too Virgin?
Didn't she know that her son was not favored and had no choice but to do anything?
Chen Ruishi felt a little sympathetic to the master. His biological mother died by his biological father as soon as he died. This life was too hard. However, there was no primary death, nor did Shen Rui's "wake up".
Since Chen Rui became Shen Rui, what he wants to do now is to prevent his "abortion" again.
He clasped his fists, and from then on he would be Shen Rui.
"Woo woo..." A sound came from the inner room. Although it was not very loud, it was very clear in the quiet night.
Only then did Shen Rui remember that he had a little maid tied up on the bed. He hurried into the room and saw the quilt on the bed moving. He approached and tucked the paper bag in his arms under the mattress, before he untied the strap on Liu Ya's hand and removed the towel on her eyes.
Liu Ya's eyes were red and tears were in her eyes. It was obvious that Shen Rui's little face was tense and she didn't dare to cry even if she wanted to.
Shen Rui thought about Liu Ya's skill in combing her hair and changing clothes just now, and did not explain why she had untied her. He thought for a while and said, "When you were at home, were you taking care of your brother? How old is your brother?"
Liu Ya nodded and said, "Well, my brother is seven years old, and I will send him a village school in the spring of this year." When I mentioned my brother, my eyes couldn't help but shiny, and my originally dull and dull face made me angry.
Shen Rui nodded and understood why Liu Ya's stepmother sold Liu Ya. When her son went to school, he didn't need anyone to take care of him. Not only did he sell Liu Ya's silver, but he also saved a dowry. Nowadays, the south is concerned about dowry. Even in the poor families, the bride did not go out naked. The quilt, boxes, clothes, and pieces of scattered pieces, and at least a few taels of silver. At Liu Ya's age, if he didn't sell it, he should start preparing dowry. Although there are also silver hirings for married daughters, it is not as good as dowry, so the southerners have the custom of drowning baby girls.
Even though Liu Ya was treated harshly by her stepmother, she did not vent her anger. She could still regard her brothers as brothers, which shows that she was simple and kind.
Shen Rui asked, "Is your brother smart? Is his homework good?"
Liu Ya's eyes became brighter, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but pick it up: "My brother is so smart, everyone in the village praises me. I just entered the village school for a few days and could recite the "Three Character Classic". People in the village said that My brother can be the master of scholars in the future."
It can be seen that the relationship between the sister and the brother is really good. This person who was originally timid and clumsy speaks much smarter.
Shen Rui also had a smile on his face and said, "Scholars don't just say they can take the exam. They have to study hard after ten years. Since your family can sell you, you will not be rich. It's okay for one or two years, but if it's ten or eight years, it's a lot of money."
Liu Ya was not in a state of mind, and she was so beautiful that she immediately smiled when she heard this. She frowned and thought for a while, then stretched out and said, "I have a monthly payment every month, and I have eighty cents a month in the village school, which is enough."
Shen Rui shook his head and said, "Shu Hui is just a small head. People in the world pay attention to respecting teachers and respecting Taoism. In addition to Shu Hui, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, New Year's Day, birthday of the Saint Wen, and the Master's birthday, they will give you one month of Shu Hui, which is called "three festivals and two birthdays". In addition, there are no less pens, ink, paper, inkstone, and inkstones, and the Four Books and Five Classics. Not to mention the cheapest paper among them, a large piece costs more than ten to dozens of papers. If you change it to books, it will be even more expensive, hundreds to thousands of papers."
Liu Ya turned pale and said, "How can I have a good child?"
Shen Rui said: "It's enough to know a few words after two years of enlightenment. The village school is a literacy class for children. Most of the men are old children. Even if they can't get into the scholar's exam, how can they bring out scholar's students?"
Liu Ya's eyes couldn't help but darken, and she murmured: "Brother Ah so smart... She also said that after taking the exam, she would redeem her maid..."
Nowadays, people sell their bodies, live contracts and die contracts. The life contracts indicate the age limit, and they will be restored to their freedom after the work period is completed. Dead contracts are to buy out life and death. Even if the "Da Ming Law" prohibits common people from slaughtering slaves, there are restrictions on slaves under the name of officials. However, in fact, wealthy families in the folk call slaves and send slaves, but only register in the government. They are not slaves, but the name of a righteous man raising a son and raising a daughter, maid and concubine.
Liu Ya's stepmother sold her to save her dowry. She could enter Lao'anren's yard as a rough man, and arranged to be a cross-yard. Needless to say, it was a dead contract. Looking forward to her younger brother making a name for himself and redeem herself, it should be Liu Ya's greatest wish.
Just have ideas, but I’m afraid I don’t have ideas. Shen Rui said, “If you really hope that your brother will become successful in studying, there will be no chance. If you are a loyal servant and just obey me, I will fulfill you!”
Liu Ya's face was full of confusion: "Second brother..."
Shen Rui said: "My companion can not only read and read with me, but also have a monthly routine of 300 essays."
When Liu Ya heard this, she couldn't help but widen her eyes, showing a little longing, and then frowned again, "The second brother is surrounded by good and bad..."
Shen Rui didn't speak, just looked at Liu Ya.
He looks nine years old, but after all, the core inside is three years old and serious, not just stable.
Liu Ya felt a little afraid, held her chest and abdomen, and whispered: "Are the second brother so hungry... Starting tomorrow, I will hide my meal for the second brother?"
Shen Rui looked up and smiled: "Do you know I'm hungry?"
Liu Ya whispered: "When my maid was sick, my mother didn't give her food... I just said it was a pill of fire... or my brother secretly gave her food, so she didn't starve to death..."
Shen Rui touched his stomach, and two mouthfuls of honey and four eggs, and his stomach was born. There was still half a handful of rock sugar under the pillow, and he had enough energy. For the appearance of the "first seventh" day, he would have to be hungry for one day tomorrow.
When it fell into Liu Ya's eyes, Shen Rui was so hungry that his stomach hurt. I wonder if he thought of the hungry scene, his face was less fearful, but he felt a little more unbearable. He took off the coarse cloth purse around his waist and opened it.
Inside is a rice cake the size of a chicken.
Liu Ya said with her fingers, "I thought... the second brother couldn't stand the hunger, so she secretly gave the second brother a hunger. The second brother had never wanted to eat... I dare not do anything more..."
In the cold winter, the rice cake has already become cold, but its white color still makes people unable to take their eyes off.
Shen Rui reluctantly turned his gaze away from the rice cake and looked at Liu Ya with a gentler expression.
Even though he is timid and timid, he is kind-hearted and has a proper manner, so he is a good little girl.
He shook his head and said, "I don't know what you have to do, you just need to do one thing for me."
After explaining this and this, Liu Ya couldn't help but change her face and covered her mouth and said, "Second brother cursing herself like this?"
Shen Rui smiled bitterly and said, "If I don't tell the outside world that it is important, I'm afraid I'll be killed here by the circle."
Liu Ya hesitated: "There is no other way?"
Shen Rui said: "What can I do? My mother is gone. With my stepmother, I will have a stepfather. Even if I didn't starve to death this time, there are other tricks to kill me. I don't want to wait for death."
Or Lao An wanted not his grandson's life, but his grandson's reputation. However, he could kill people since ancient times. In ancient times, when loyalty, filial piety, integrity and shame were emphasized, if he had a bad reputation, it would be difficult to live.
Even though Shen Rui was confused, he "she will be at ease since he came" and did not want to live too tiring.
If someone else was concerned, he would say a few words about Mo Tai's sadness, and there were also masters and Lao An as the leader. However, Liu Ya suffered for several years. It was because of her diligence and ability, and the brother and brother struggled to survive.
After a while of silence, Liu Ya nodded.
The sound of the fourth update of the clapper sounded outside.
The master and servant discussed the matter properly, and they did not mention the placement.
Chapter completed!