They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 125 Visiting the County School
Fortunately, there were very few parents visiting the students, so it didn't matter that Xu Zhichun's large bags and small packages were conspicuous.

Knowing she was coming, Liang Mingxuan came to wait for her at the gate after class. Lu Xiaoyue, who was disguised as a boy and used the name Lu Xiao, also came along. She wanted to see Sister Xu. Qin Ning'an, who had quickly become familiar with the two of them after enrolling, did not want to be alone, so she also came.

Qin Ning'an waited for his mother, who had also said she would come to see him.

"Mingxuan! Mingxuan!"

"Mingxuan!"

Zeng Xiaoyan and the others helped carry the things, and they happily went up to Liang Mingxuan.

Liang Mingxuan's eyes lit up, and he quickly went over.

"Sister-in-law! Aunt Lin! Sister-in-law Xiao Yan! Brother Liang!"

Following Liang Mingxuan's example, Lu Xiaoyue also started calling out, "Sister-in-law! Aunt Lin! Sister-in-law Xiaoyan! Third Brother Liang!"

Qin Ning'an smiled and quickly called for help.

Xu Zhichun and the others were taken aback by the shout.

These are all scholars here. They are so accomplished at such a young age, and they are so polite in greeting people. Aunt Zhu'er and Zeng Xiaoyan were quite excited and responded with smiles. The area outside the county school gate suddenly became lively.

Liang Mingxuan introduced Lu Xiaoyue and Qin Ning'an to his sister-in-law and the others.

Xu Zhichun recognized Lu Xiaoyue at a glance and was secretly surprised.

The women of the Lu family attended the clan school from a young age, producing many well-educated young ladies. Lu Xiaoyue wanted to attend the county school, and since Lord Lu saw that she was mischievous at home, he simply let her go. Her disguise as a man couldn't fool anyone, so they secretly spread the word that she was the niece of the county school principal. She ate and slept at the principal's wife's house, which meant she kept the principal's wife company, so everyone turned a blind eye and didn't expose the truth.

Of course, no one dared to provoke her.

Upon seeing her, Xu Zhichun's previously uneasy heart calmed down. Good, good, good. There was an acquaintance there, and she was the daughter of the county magistrate, with whom his family had a connection. Very good, very good.

And this child named Qin Ning'an, he looks like a good kid.

Xu Zhichun was delighted and said with a smile, "The county school is indeed full of talented people. I didn't expect you to be so young yet so capable!"

"That's right! I think so too!"

Zeng Xiaoyan and the others were all deeply moved and full of admiration.

Lu Xiaoyue chuckled and joked, "Yes, it's true, they're overflowing with wealth and resources!"

Qin Ning'an is a walking, shining mountain of gold and silver. If it weren't for her and Liang Mingxuan guiding him, he would have been tricked into becoming a spendthrift by some people long ago.

Xu Zhichun pulled Liang Mingxuan aside and spoke to him alone for a while. Knowing that Liang Mingxuan was doing well here, Xu Zhichun was relieved and at ease, but also worried that the boy was too sensible. She gently instructed him, "We are here to learn, not to be bullied. If anyone bullies you or you are wronged, you must not suffer in silence. You must tell your sister-in-law, okay? You not only have your sister-in-law, but also the village head and the others. None of us will stand by and watch you suffer. Lord Lu is a good official. At least during Lord Lu's tenure, as long as we stand firm and act with integrity, we have nothing to fear."

Liang Mingxuan felt a warmth in his heart and nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, sister-in-law, I understand. You don't need to worry about me, and you should take good care of yourself. How about letting Sister Chunfen move into our house to keep you company? We can give her family some money, and I think Uncle Liang Dong and Aunt Xu will be willing."

Xu Zhichun chuckled upon hearing this: "What a coincidence! I had the same idea. Aunt Liang also advised me to stay at our house a few days ago during the Spring Equinox!"

Liang Mingxuan smiled and said, "That's good."

Lu Xiaoyue also wanted to speak to Xu Zhichun, so Liang Mingxuan had no choice but to avoid her.

The little girl had a spirited look between her brows, a smooth forehead, bright and beautiful eyes, and a smile as radiant as a little sun. She looked up at Xu Zhichun and said, "Don't worry, Sister Xu, with me here, no one can bully Mingxuan. When I have time, I'll go to the village to play with you again. How about you take me to the river to catch fish and shrimp? I also want to go up the mountain to pick wild fruits."

Xu Zhichun was both amused and exasperated. "Alright, alright, as long as your parents agree, I'll definitely do it. I'll even cook you something delicious!" "Mmm!"

Before long, Liang Mingxuan and Lu Xiaoyue returned with their belongings. Qin Ning'an stayed behind, waiting anxiously for his mother at the gatehouse.

Just as Xu Zhichun and his group were about to leave, a luxurious carriage stopped, and Young Master Zeng got off.

Tell me, isn't that a coincidence?

Since we've already met, it wouldn't be right not to say hello.

But before Xu Zhichun and the others could even greet him, Young Master Zeng paused for a moment, then his expression became clear, and he gave a slight sneer.

He glanced at Zeng Xiaoyan, his expression a mix of sarcasm and mockery: "You're quite the schemer, always trying to find a way out of things. What's the point? It just makes you a laughingstock. You never used to be this way, even when you were a scoundrel. Now you're getting more and more crooked ideas. I wonder who gave you that idea. As your older brother, I'm giving you this piece of advice: stay away from those shady characters. You might end up losing more than you gain."

Zeng Xiaoyan was baffled: "What?"

Liang Mingliang scratched his head, deciding to give up and not think about it anymore. He could never understand a word his brother-in-law said anyway! But he was clearly cursing, which annoyed him.

Aunt Zhu'er also realized that this young master Zeng was cursing, and thought to herself that rich people really have no sense of reason.

Xu Zhichun understood and didn't understand: he didn't understand what was wrong with Young Master Zeng, but he understood that the "neither fish nor fowl" person he was talking about must be referring to himself.
How is she considered improper?

Young Master Zeng's sarcasm deepened: "Heh, what are you pretending to be stupid for?"

Xu Zhichun couldn't help but say, "None of us are pretending to be stupid. It's just that Young Master Zeng is too smart. He only said smart things. We are honest and didn't understand at all."

Young Master Zeng sneered: "What does it matter if you didn't understand? You all know perfectly well. You came here just to curry favor with Mingzhu's husband's nephew, didn't you? You think that by currying favor with Dou Zhongli you can get him to speak well of you in front of Mingzhu, and that you can win over me and Father? Dream on!"

Who is Dou Zhongli?

"I do not know either!"

Has any of you heard of this?

"Never."

The group looked at each other, completely bewildered by Young Master Zeng.

Young Master Zeng sneered disdainfully: Keep pretending! Putting everything else aside, he truly admired the sheer thick skin of this guy! He was caught red-handed and started playing dumb.

Xu Zhichun: "If Young Master Zeng doesn't believe us, there's nothing we can do. We don't need to prove anything either. We won't bother Young Master Zeng any longer. Farewell."

Xu Zhichun did not explain that they had come to visit Liang Mingxuan. Firstly, it was unnecessary, and secondly, she felt it was better to keep a low profile for Mingxuan's sake.

Let unrelated people misunderstand if they want; explaining it to them is doing them a favor.

She didn't say anything, and Zeng Xiaoyan and the others said even less. The group left quickly.

Young Master Zeng was still filled with contempt in his heart.

Just pretend!

(End of this chapter)