Otoharu

Chapter 242 Study Tour
A few days after Li Qingqing left, Jiang Shanqing and Li Meier asked, "Do you think uncle was a little weird a few days ago?"

Li Meier was playing with Dong Qi and Dong Yong for a few days, so naturally she didn't notice anything, and she looked ignorant: "No? What's wrong with my father?"

Jiang Shanqing was silent, not knowing how to explain to Li Meier, after a while, he shook his head and said: "Forget it, anyway, it's all right now..."

"Brother Shanqing, don't be too sensitive. My father may go on a study tour soon. I want to pay more attention to your studies before leaving. Don't think too much." Li Meier said, patting Jiang Shanqing on the shoulder.

"Maybe..." Jiang Shanqing felt that it was not what Li Meier said. After all, his uncle's eyes...he couldn't describe it, it was like those farmers he had seen in his previous life looking at their fat and strong pigs... …

Li Yan's study tour is scheduled for the end of April, and it's not too hot or cold at this moment, which is just right for going out.

When Li Yan agreed with his classmates to go to the state capital together for a study tour, it was fine, but now that he was about to leave home, he was a little bit reluctant. Seeing his wife help him pack his luggage, he said a little bit reluctantly: "Why don't I go?" I’m gone, I’m a little worried about my family.”

Mrs. Jiang stopped folding her clothes, and said in silence for a while, "You don't worry about your home, and I don't worry about you either. Outside, a scholar follows you, it's always hard work. In fact, Brother Kang is getting older, and my mother is hard. Lang, the children are sensible, and there is nothing wrong with the family, so you can just rest assured."

Jiang is not the kind of person who expects her husband to be a high-ranking official. She feels that the children in the family are sensible, the life is more than enough, and the husband and wife are loving. Even if the husband can't get a job, there is nothing wrong with it.

Seeing his daughter-in-law like this, Li Yan felt even more reluctant, stepped forward and put his arms around his wife's shoulders and said, "Or I won't go."

Jiang Shi just smiled softly and pushed him, "Go, next year will be the year of Qiuwei again. Don't you all pay attention to reading thousands of books and traveling thousands of miles? They have all been on study tours, and I think it will be of great benefit to the exam.”

"Then I'll be back before the Ghost Festival, and I have to worship my ancestors." Li Yan didn't want to leave for too long, so he said.

"Don't worry, it's okay to come back before August. The children and I are fine, and mother can understand." Jiang Shi was afraid that Li Yan would be too impatient, so she persuaded softly.

"Also, don't study too hard. It's good to get a good name, but it doesn't matter if you don't pass the exam. I think that after you get a good name, you will be an official everywhere, and you don't want to be an official. Ma'am." Jiang was also afraid that her husband would feel burdened, so she said again.

Li Yan was just amused, "What's the matter, it's just that I failed the exam. I'll find out the way first, and Brother Shan Qingkang and the others can save some trouble in the future." He was quite self-aware, feeling that he was limited by his qualifications, The imperial examination depends on destiny, but his son and Shanqing will definitely take this path in the future. He has learned it by himself first, and the children can save some energy when walking.

Jiang gently leaned on her husband's shoulder, "You just need to study in peace and don't have to think about home. We are at home, and relatives and neighbors are taking care of us, so there is nothing wrong with you. When you are outside, just take care of yourself."

Hearing his daughter-in-law's urging, Li Yan sighed in a long voice, "A beauty's knee, a hero's tomb. Although I am not a hero, I married a beauty. I haven't left yet, so I can't bear it."

"You're making fun of me again." Jiang Shi laughed and spat, and gave him another punch.

Mrs. Jiang arranged everything Li Yan needed for his study tour, and at the end of the month, Li Yan was ready to leave.

Li Yan chartered a boat with a few talented scholars to go to the state capital.All the members of the Li family went to the pier to see each other off, because they were not going far away, and the time to go was not too long, and Li Yan and his family did not say goodbye too much, so they said a few words to be careful on the road, and took them with them. Bookboy, get on the boat and go.

When the boat left the port, He Xiucai, who had the closest relationship with him, joked, "It's strange that brother Li doesn't want to leave home. I wouldn't be willing to leave such a good wife and lovely children at home."

Li Yan just laughed, "I don't believe Brother He doesn't miss his family."

He Xiucai also smiled and said, "My family's tigress, don't mention it, I hope this time I will have better luck. If I am on the list and have a reputation, I will be worthy of what I have learned all these years."

Li Yan's ambition for fame is not strong, and he is also a serious scholar. When he heard this, he nodded, "Yes." It is these days that there is a fame and social status that is immediately different.

As the children grow up gradually, Li Yan thinks that as a father, he has to work harder.Even if he takes the Juren test, the marriage of his children will be at a higher level when negotiating marriage.

As soon as Li Yan left, Mrs. Jiang felt empty in her heart, and sat in Mrs. Li's room holding Brother Kang and talking.

Of course, Mrs. Li also wanted to talk about her son's difficulty, "How many crimes have I suffered for this juren, and I have to go so far to ask the teacher."

"Our Zhangshui Town is too small, and there are no famous academies, otherwise, Mr. Jiang would not have to go to the academies in the state capital." Jiang sighed.

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were talking, when Nanny Lin came over and said that Mrs. Webster came to visit.

"This Webster hasn't been here for quite a while. I'm afraid there's something wrong with coming here now. Alin, please bring him in." Mrs. Li said, she had a good impression of Webster. Although his fate is not very good, he has a good temper and good manners, and he is also very polite. Every time he comes to the door, he must bring something. Although it is not expensive, it is also a kind heart.

Mother Lin then went to lead the person in.

Now that summer has just entered, the weather is getting hotter. The female family members of the Li family have already put on light summer clothes, but Webster is still wearing indigo spring clothes, and his hair is wrapped in a cloth towel of the same color, combed meticulously dignified look.With a basket in her hand, she saluted Mrs. Li. "Last time I heard from Grandma that Ma'am, you like to eat the tiaotou cakes I made, so I'll make some here today, don't dislike it." Webster handed the basket to Nurse Lin beside him, and said with a smile.

"The head cake you made is a unique skill. How could I dislike it? It's because you have a heart, and you still think about my old lady." Mrs. Li said with a smile, she just likes Webster's ability to talk, so I gave it to you Li is also sincere.

Webster sat down and talked with Mrs. Li for a while, and Mrs. Li asked her to go to Jiang's room to talk alone.

Jiang Shi poured scented tea for Wei Shi, but the other party just held the teacup and didn't drink it.

Seeing her expression, Jiang asked with a smile: "I think my sister seems to have something on her mind?"

(End of this chapter)