The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Yu Tingwan was cracking open the pumpkin seeds that Hui Niang had just roasted while talking to Liu Yan.

"How is A-Yu's preparation for the provincial examination going?"

Liu Yan: "I didn't ask. He and Master Zhao have been at Huaqing Academy for half a month and haven't been home."

Master Zhao is preparing for the spring imperial examination, while Zhao Yu is preparing for the provincial examination.

“I was thinking about it the other day, and after discussing it with my mother-in-law, I asked Aunt Zhao to go and deliver the food. When we came back, Aunt Zhao smiled and secretly told us that Master Zhao was quite confident.”

Given Master Zhao's usual meticulousness, his confidence in saying this suggests he is quite certain of his abilities.

Besides his solid foundation and willingness to work hard, this was also due to the frequent guidance he received from Wei Zhao and Gu Fuju.

Liu Yan is very open-minded.

“My mother-in-law and I dared not ask, seeing that he had become even thinner, how could we not worry that he was carrying too heavy a burden.”

In the past, who would have believed that Zhao Yu, having passed the county-level imperial examination, could even go to the capital to study?

"If you don't pass this time, then try again next time."

Liu Yan: "I've already expanded my business to Beijing. He just needs to focus on his studies. It's not like I can't support him."

Yu Tingwan: ...

There was a time when she also had the ambition to support a man.

"Auntie!"

Wei Zhizhi's voice came from outside. She turned her head and saw the little girl run in and shove the candied hawthorn in her hand.

Then he called out, "Aunt Liu."

With a quick turn of his feet, he used his keen sense of smell to head towards the kitchen.

Liu Yan's story is too complicated to explain in a few words.

Yu Tingwan said quietly, "What's so surprising? He's my own son."

When Wei Zhizhi came out, she was holding a bowl that was bigger than her face.

Wei Shouzhong followed behind, worried: "Be careful not to fall, Grandpa will carry it for you."

"Need not."

Seeing Wei Zhizhi sit down next to Yu Tingwan, Wei Shouzhong returned to the kitchen.

As he left, he cheerfully said, "Sister Zhi, wait a little longer, your grandma will have the dried meat ready soon."

"Make a lot this time, and have your mother take it all with her. It'll be good to share with your new classmates when you get to the Imperial College."

Wei Zhizhi's smile froze as she became possessive of her food.

Why did Zhizhi share the food with them?

"Making friends".

Wei Shouzhong turned to her and said, "With more friends, you'll be able to integrate into the school more quickly."

Wei Zhizhi didn't understand.

Why should I be the one to fit in with them?

"Instead of them compromising with me?"

Liu Yan: ? ? ?
What a great experience.

She raised her hand and clapped.

"He's more successful than your mother."

The old master Sun, who had been dozing off, opened his eyes at some point.

“Zhi’er, come here and let your master take a look.”

Wei Zhizhi walked over with a clattering sound.

"Master."

Master Sun earnestly said, "Once you go to the Imperial Academy, you must respect your teachers, listen attentively to their teachings, and not be negligent."

After he finished speaking, he glanced at Yu Tingwan.

Yu Tingwan: ...

Should I call on her?
Wei Zhizhi nodded.

"Ok!"

Master Sun was about to laugh.

Wei Zhizhi: "If you listen to me, I will respect you."

Do you have any more conditions?

How can you have conditions?

Master Sun almost couldn't catch his breath.

He continued earnestly.

"You must study hard. You are not allowed to be late or leave early. You must sit and stand properly. You must not be lazy."

Wei Zhizhi: "Mmm!"

She agreed, but whether she could actually do it was something she couldn't guarantee.

"The friendship between classmates is precious and lasts a lifetime. You should be humble and get along well with them."

Wei Zhizhi: "Mmm!"

Seeing that she responded faster each time, Master Sun knew that it went in one ear and out the other.

He sighed helplessly.

He looked at Wei Zhizhi in front of him and saw the shadow of Yu Tingwan in her.

Time flies! It seems like just yesterday that the rebellious disciple's child was already so grown up.

Looking at the little Wei Zhizhi, he couldn't help but recall scenes from his distant memories.

At that time... his wife was still alive, but she was bedridden with illness.

He was teaching at the academy, but he also had to take care of his wife, so it was inconvenient to travel between the two places. Therefore, he resigned from his position as a teacher and decided to take on students at home.

Upon learning the news, Yu Jingcheng came to visit him.

"Master, I have a daughter at home, and I would like to send her over to receive instruction."

Ah.

Even though Ze County is so small, Master Sun had heard of how unruly the Yu family was.

He dared not take this hot potato.

Just as he was about to decline, Yu Jingcheng gave him a large sum of money and said he would find the best doctor for his wife.

People are always worldly.

He also nodded in agreement with the common people.

He accepted the money.

His wife's medical treatment and medication were very expensive, and he was indeed short of money.

He was a successful candidate in the imperial examinations, and many people came to see him because of his reputation.

However, there are limited spots available.

We still have to go through the motions.

That day, the children who were sent for early education were led to stand in the courtyard, hoping to be chosen by Master Sun.

Master Sun also saw that the Yu family had vanished.

She was born beautiful, standing out among the children, and was the only girl.

Yu Jiayao was looking around, wondering why so many people were eager to embark on the arduous journey of studying. Noticing his gaze, she arrogantly made a face at him.

Master Sun felt that money was not something that could be easily obtained.

He had chosen his child, and reserved the last spot for Yu Jiayao.

The little girl's eyes suddenly widened, as if in disbelief.

He quickly straightened his back again.

She is very proud.

Yao Yao couldn't hide her pride and gave him a thumbs up.

—"A discerning eye for talent."

When she became an apprentice, she kowtowed deeply, making sure to express her gratitude.

"Master, you have a good eye."

It was you who used it?

Old Master Sun was surprised and looked her up and down carefully.

The child didn't flinch, letting her see him openly and honestly.

He felt that this child was actually... not beyond redemption.

Look at her eyes, how clear they are.

Mischievousness is a facade, spirituality is the truth, and the rough gem awaits polishing.

Just like Sister Zhi right now.

Wei Shouzhong was very worried: "I don't know if those children are easy to get along with. What if you get bullied?"

Yu Tingwan: "..."

She was afraid that Wei Zhizhi would rise above those people.

In the capital, who dares to bully this ancestor!
Wei Zhizhi, however, felt that Wei Shouzhong was right, and she nodded emphatically.

"That's it."

"Like my father, I am quite delicate."

Thinking of something, she turned to tell Yu Tingwan.

"By the way, the candied hawthorn was sent by my maternal grandfather to be given to my mother."

Without her saying anything, Yu Tingwan already knew. She spat out a few seeds.

"It's a little sour."

“My maternal grandfather said that the uncle who used to sell candied hawthorns on the streets was sick, and it was his son who took care of him.”

No wonder.

It doesn't taste the same as the one I had last time.

Wei Zhizhi was very worried and started making inquiries.

"Mother, who are the students I studied with at the Imperial Academy?"

Yu Tingwan: "Don't ask anymore."

"why."

Yu Tingwan smiled, her tone light and airy: "Three have been hit by you, five have been warned by you, and six others hide whenever they see you."

Fu Meng was very proud, holding his head high.

It was there when we hit it or warned it!
Yu Tingwan couldn't stand it anymore and reached out to press the tiger's head down.

Wei Zhizhi was pleasantly surprised that they hadn't all been caught. She counted on her fingers and said, "Father said there were fifteen people, so there's one more."

Yu Tingwan had a headache: "Good boy."

"Ok?"

"Include yourself."

(End of this chapter)