Otoharu

Chapter 364

After Li Ang settled down, he went to visit Mrs. Li.

Mrs. Li had a good impression of Li Ang in the past. Although he fought with his nephew when he was young, he didn't know each other if he didn't fight. Afterwards, they all played well. He often came to visit the house, and he didn't come empty-handed. , I often bring some melons, fruits, vegetables and meat from home.

Mrs. Li likes this kind of junior who understands etiquette the most, and has always been kind to him.I also occasionally invite him to eat some snacks made by myself.

Li Ang also likes Mrs. Li very much. His grandmother Wu is busy on weekdays and doesn't have much time to pay attention to him. Besides, Wu is not very old and doesn't have the kindness of the older generation, and his great-grandmother went earlier. , so I always feel a little envious of the doting and loving grandmother of other people's family.

"Since you have decided to study in the academy, you should work hard. Brother Shanqing is currently studying in the Bailu Academy. Although he is not in the same academy as you, he is also very hardworking. You have to learn more from him." Mrs. Li Kindly exhorted Li Ang.

"Second great-grandmother, don't worry, I will definitely study hard, and I will try to be a scholar in the next year, and I will not let Shanqing and the others fall too far." Li Ang was also ambitious at the moment, looking at his former friends around him. Naturally, he was very anxious for all the scholars who passed the exam, thinking of catching up with them earlier.

"You don't need to put too much pressure on yourself. Your body is also very important. What kind of work and rest do you need..." Mrs. Li seemed to be at a loss for words, so she winked at Li Meier beside her.

Li Meier understood, and immediately answered: "Combine work with rest, don't forget to rest even if grandma tells you to study."

"I know, thank you Second Great-Grandmother for your concern." Li Ang smiled and bowed again.

In order to welcome Li Ang in the evening, Li's family had a very rich dinner. Mrs. Lin went to the market early in the morning to buy a rabbit and came back.

The stewed rabbit made by Li Meier herself has a fragrance that can waft out for half a mile. She also cooked black fish with pickled cabbage, which looks very appetizing.Li Ang ate a rabbit leg and drank two bowls of spicy fish soup, sweating all the way through.

Brother Kang, who always ate the most on weekdays, saw that Li Ang could eat like this, so he said with some gratitude: "Nephew Aang, it's a good thing you're staying at my house for a few days, otherwise I can't beat you with your posture."

Li Ang was a little embarrassed by what he said, thinking that he would have to teach this kid a lesson when there was no one around for a while, how can he pretend to be an adult at a young age, and he must be A Ang's nephew, so he must be called brother instead.For the first time, Li Ang felt very aggrieved because of his young age.

"Okay, let's eat quickly, don't talk so much." Seeing Li Ang's embarrassment, Li Meier hurriedly taught her brother a lesson, thinking that her brother's mouth is getting worse and worse, it seems that brother Shanqing has spoiled her , I have to teach him to speak well in the future, otherwise he will be beaten easily in the future.

Li Ang rested at Li's house for three days, and then went to the academy to take the entrance exam. This time, dozens of elementary school students took the exam with him, all of them came from the state capital or nearby counties and towns.They are not very old, most of them are between ten and 15 years old. The dealer also has two grandchildren taking the exam this time, but these two are just going through the motions. As long as the two grandsons are not too poor, they can all go to the academy to study.In addition to Zhuangjia, there is also Wang Ru's younger brother, who is also taking the entrance examination for Qingfeng Academy this time.

Li Meier was also a little curious about the exams at Qingfeng Academy, thinking that she would have nothing to do anyway, so she planned to go with Li Ang. It seems that another similar noodle shop is about to open, and I don't know if it will affect her family's business.

Li Meier got up before dawn because she had to rush up the mountain, and Li Ang didn't sleep well last night because of nervousness. When she woke up in the morning, there were still two dark circles under her eyes.

Li Mei'er couldn't help laughing at him, "Isn't it just an exam for an academy, not a scholar, why are you so nervous?"

Li Ang smiled sheepishly, "Aren't I afraid that I won't pass the exam and embarrass my family?"

Li Meier patted him on the shoulder loudly and said, "Don't worry, if you don't pass the exam, if Uncle Xin pays some money, you can also enter the academy to study. Look at brother Ayi, his level is not good enough." What are you afraid of if you can enter Qingfeng Academy?"

Li Ang heard Li Meier's words, but smiled wryly and said, "Hearing what you said, I'm a little skeptical about the level of Qingfeng Academy, but it's really as good as the rumors say."

Li Meier commented very objectively: "The level is definitely not bad, otherwise there would not be so many elementary school students who would want to study in it, but I don't think they are as good as the rumors say, after all, they are not the first subjects you look at. from the library."

Li Ang smiled wryly after listening, and said speechlessly: "Sister Meier, Shanqing is different from us. He is a Wenqu star descending to earth. Who can pass him? I don't think it's wrong for the students of Qingfeng Academy to lose to him." .”

Li Meier and You raised their heads proudly, and said, "So, Qingfeng Academy isn't that powerful, anyway, it's definitely not as good as Bailu Academy, so you don't need to be so nervous."

Li Ang was really relaxed by Li Meier's words, nodded and said: "What my sister said is, I am really not so nervous after being told by you like this."

The two of them were talking, ate some pancakes and steamed buns, and set off with all kinds of luggage. Because the exam will last for a day, Li Meier also specially helped Li Ang prepare lunch for today, although Qingfeng Academy can pay for it For lunch, but Li Meier was afraid that the food in Qingfeng Academy would be as unpalatable as Bailu Academy, so she prepared it for Li Ang.

The location of Qingfeng Academy is on the mountainside, which is much more convenient than going to Bailu Academy, but they arrived at the entrance of the academy in an hour. The Jiang family and Li Meier walked up the mountain on foot. When they were almost at the entrance of the academy, they saw someone riding a horse on the mountain road Along the way, primary school students dodged one after another. Li Meier's eyes were not bad, and she could see that the rider was also wearing a dark blue student uniform. She couldn't help asking, "Is there anyone riding a horse in this academy?"

It's not about riding a horse, in fact, horses are valuable livestock in this era, so, these days, people mostly use mules, donkeys, and oxen for transportation.For example, Li Xin, the patriarch, and the Zhou family all have carriages.Not to mention a rich family like the Lu family, the family also has a horse farm on the outskirts of the city, which is specially used to raise horses.But even the Lu family never let their children and grandchildren ride horses to school. Mrs. Lu insisted on the education method of "suffering the heart and laboring the skin", and the children of the Lu family always walked to school.

The Zhuang family can also ride a horse, but Master Zhuang is married to the Lu family. Master Zhuang strives to match the education method with the Lu family. If he can afford a horse, he doesn't ask his grandson to ride a horse. He also walks to school.

(End of this chapter)