The destiny of all heavens begins in the Red Chamber

As the matriarch of the clan, Qin Keqing was quite knowledgeable about the major and minor events that occurred in the clan.

What puzzled her most was the decision of her great-uncle Dai Ru, the clan school teacher, to voluntarily step down to the second line.

Based on her understanding of this great-uncle, he was not someone who would easily give up control of the clan school.

Now I understand, it was Uncle Huan who intervened.

Qin Keqing highly recognized Jia Huan's abilities.

The Ning family has been thriving in the last two years, and Jia Huan's guidance has played a major role in this.

Qin Keqing was well aware of this and dared not underestimate it in the slightest.

On the other hand, Xue Baochai heard something from her brother Xue Pan's words because he often mentioned it, but she didn't confirm it.

Li Wan's current actions have indirectly confirmed my suspicions.

No wonder my brother, with his personality, was able to stay at the clan school for a whole year!

It seems that the change in the atmosphere of the clan school occurred not long after Jia Huan entered the clan school.

The most important change was the invitation of several scholars and gentlemen from the Second Master of the Court to join the clan school, which improved the school's teaching strength and quality, leading to the emergence of Jia Rui and Qin Zhong.

The main reason for this belief is that Jia Rui is already quite old.

If he truly had talent, he would have passed the imperial examinations long ago, even becoming a scholar or a licentiate. Why would he have wasted so much time?

The two women understood, but neither of them took the initiative to point it out.

Just by thinking about the situation in the Rong Mansion, one can understand why Jia Huan was hiding his talents.

They not only had no enmity with Jia Huan, but also had very close interests, making them, in a sense, their own people. Why would they sabotage him?

Neither Sanchun nor Lin Daiyu were fools; they quickly realized what was happening and their gazes toward Jia Huan changed.

Jia Huan hadn't expected Li Wan to be so direct.

If he weren't currently confident and not too worried about being implicated by the Rong family, he would probably have completely turned against Li Wan based solely on her current behavior.

I guess it's because it's been holding back its feelings for too long, and it's finally showing some of its true nature in front of me!

It's understandable, considering that Jia Lan, as the eldest grandson of the second branch of the Rong family, ended up being virtually invisible and completely ignored.

What displeased Li Wan the most was that Master Zheng kept hiring famous teachers to guide Jia Baoyu's studies.

But every time he was angered by Jia Baoyu, he would leave, never once thinking that he had an eldest grandson who was also of school age.

According to the customs of wealthy families, they would usually hire famous teachers to begin their education until they were able to take the imperial examinations, and sometimes they would continue to hire famous teachers to guide them.

In the end, Jia Lan got nothing!

Even the first lesson had to be learned at the clan school, which fortunately had a good atmosphere and learning environment.

Now that they know Jia Huan is the real person in charge of the clan school, how could they not have some thoughts?

Her previous suggestion to invite a famous teacher to give a lecture and, incidentally, to tutor Jia Lan was nothing short of a disguised form of private tutoring, wasn't it?

The reason they left obvious marks was probably because they saw that Jia Huan was young and not very wary of him.

As for the younger sisters, including Sanchun, noticing something amiss, Li Wan naturally didn't need to worry too much. They had a deep friendship, and Li Wan had confidence in the girls' character, which was why she had revealed a little.

Having figured this out instantly, Jia Huan didn't bother beating around the bush and said directly, "Sister-in-law, you don't know, but Master did consider inviting a renowned teacher to oversee the clan school, but unfortunately, he simply couldn't find one!"

"After all, we are a family of military merit. Those famous teachers, as well as those capable scholars and graduates, seem to be afraid of getting associated with us and ruining their reputation. They won't budge even if they offer a lot of money!"

"Of course, there are quite a few down-on-their-luck scholars and even those who have passed the imperial examinations in the capital. If you look carefully, you can probably find some who are willing to come and teach. After all, teaching and educating people is a way to barely get by!"

"The problem is that even though these scholars or graduates are quite accomplished in their studies, it doesn't mean they are good at lecturing. If someone is incompetent at lecturing, wouldn't that harm the students in the school?"

"Most importantly, nobody knows whether a randomly invited lecturer will teach with sincerity, or even whether he has ulterior motives. Nobody can say for sure!"

“Money is not a problem. Even if the household did not have this expense, the Ning family would not be stingy!”

Qin Keqing nodded repeatedly in agreement, as it was natural for her to express her opinion at this time as a member of the clan.

Jia Huan spread his hands and shook his head, saying, "With the strength of the Ning and Rong families, it's not realistic for the time being to find a teacher with the title of Juren or even Jinshi to preside over the clan school!"

This is why, when it comes to matters concerning children's education, unless one is a prominent figure in the literati, a guarantor is always required when inviting a tutor to one's home.

That's unavoidable. If the doctor we hire has a problem, it could damage the future of a generation or even the entire family. Nobody dares to be careless about this!

Otherwise, how could the Jia clan school have always been run by Jia Dairu, an old scholar?

The main reason is that Jia Dairu is one of their own, so he can be trusted.

The guests that Jia Huan later invited were also retainers that Master Zheng had been supporting for many years and were already very familiar with.

Li Wan was somewhat disappointed, and pursed her lips unwillingly, saying, "Is there really no other way?"

A hint of despair even crept onto her delicate and beautiful face.

Jia Huan was startled. He thought to himself, "Damn it, Li Wan, please don't do anything rash, or I, your brother-in-law, will never be able to clear my name, no matter what."

The other women also sensed something was wrong, and worried expressions appeared on their beautiful faces.

"There is still a way to solve this!"

Jia Huan didn't dare keep them in suspense and hurriedly said, "Sister-in-law's family is a scholarly family, and there must be quite a few successful scholars among them!"

"If any of them succeed in the imperial examinations and wish to participate in the next spring examination, we might as well invite them to come to the capital in advance to familiarize themselves with the environment, and take the opportunity to teach at the clan school to earn enough living expenses!"

Scholars these days are all proud, especially those who have passed the imperial examinations and have the hope of advancing further; they value their reputation highly.

They wouldn't casually accept an invitation from a family of martial arts merit, but if it were as a temporary lecturer, the situation would be completely different, at least it could be explained to outsiders.

After all, living in the capital was not easy, and not every scholar who passed the imperial examinations was a wealthy man.

"This……"

Li Wan was stunned. She hadn't expected Jia Huan to turn the tables on her and actually target her family.

But upon closer examination, this might not be a bad solution.

Her family was also a prominent clan in Jiangnan, with many scholars among them, and quite a few of them achieved success in the imperial examinations.

Due to her own reasons and the Rong family's lack of attention, she has not been in contact with her maternal family for many years. She doesn't know if she can invite one or two relatives to participate in the next spring examination.

Indeed, she had already begun to consider the feasibility of the operation, clearly agreeing with Jia Huan's idea.

"Sister-in-law, we can invite not only those from your maternal family who have passed the imperial examinations, but also any other close relatives who have passed the imperial examinations!"

Jia Huan chuckled and reminded him, "Since it's all just a temporary lecture, it wouldn't hurt to have a few more ambitious scholars!"

He emphasized the words "ambition" in particular, and the deeper meaning in his words was quite clear.

There was another thought I didn't voice: if this became a habit, then visiting scholars would no longer be averse to giving lectures at the clan school, and the clan school could even become an important gathering place for scholars before the imperial examinations.

Whether it can develop to that point is hard to say, but if one doesn't even dare to think about it, then it's even less likely. Jia Huan himself still has some expectations.

"Alright, alright, it's getting late. Let's eat quickly or the aunties will go hungry!"

Seeing that Jia Huan and Li Wan had largely reached an agreement, the oppressive and despairing atmosphere vanished instantly, replaced by a relaxed and pleasant feeling. Qin Keqing stood up, clapped her hands, and laughed.

"That's right, I've been listening to you all talk, and I didn't realize how fast time had flown by!"

If we were to say who had the most complicated feelings at this moment, it would naturally be Tan Chun.

She had no idea that her younger brother, Jia Huan, had quietly become the head of the clan school.

It's unbelievable to think about it; how old is Jia Huan?

At the same time, he felt a little proud, which meant that Jia Huan had gained the master's approval.

Otherwise, without the master's support, no matter how much Jia Huan caused trouble, the clan school would never let him take charge!

The other girls chimed in, and for a moment, their clear and melodious laughter filled the air, creating a refreshing and delightful atmosphere.

Qin Keqing immediately ordered the maids to serve the dishes, as it was indeed getting late.

The next moment, the beautiful maids of the Ning family came and went like butterflies flitting among flowers, bringing out plate after plate of exquisite and delicious dishes.

Jia Huan didn't stand on ceremony and pulled Cong-ge'er and Lan-ge'er directly to the table, looking like he had never eaten anything good before, which drew a burst of silvery laughter.

Although I don't have many opportunities to interact with girls, I can still provide some laughs.

Just as the banquet was about to begin, a commotion suddenly broke out at the entrance of the courtyard.

Who is this person who dares to be so bold? Doesn't he know that the people in this courtyard are all important members of the Ning and Rong families?

Jia Huan, with his sharp ears and eyes, quickly turned around to check the situation.

If there are any fools who don't know their place, he will take action immediately to avoid disturbing the beautiful ladies.

"Get out of my way!"

As it turned out, they heard Jia Baoyu's familiar voice coming from there, and then they saw the boy shove the old woman guarding the door aside and stumble into the courtyard.

"Brother Bao!" "Second Brother Bao!" "Second Uncle Bao!" "Baoyu!"

All the beauties, young and old, looked surprised, wondering why Jia Baoyu had suddenly come.

Jia Baoyu burst into the courtyard and saw the table laden with exquisite and delicious dishes, and Jia Huan and Congge surrounded by a group of women. His eyes immediately welled up with tears.

With a hint of dissatisfaction, and even a touch of tears in her voice, she said, "Why didn't anyone inform me when my sisters and I had a private get-together?"

"Do you find me annoying and don't want to play with me anymore?"

Immediately afterwards, as if venting his anger, the young man took off a jade ornament from his neck and smashed it on the ground in a frenzied manner, shouting, "My sisters don't want me anymore, what use is this jade to me?"