The mistress of the Hou family went crazy after doting on concubines and killing their wives.

Chapter 29 Supporting younger brother
Lu Xiuning is eight and a half years old this year, and his mother is the concubine that Mrs. Lu personally selected for her father.

Four years ago, due to a difficult childbirth, one body and two lives were lost. Some people said that he was a mother-in-law, and his father became displeased with him.

This child is a transparent person in the house.

His mother took good care of him when she was still alive. She sent him and other young sons of the Lu family to the Lu family clan school. She also paid for a well-known gentleman to teach in the clan clan school. She asked him to take good care of him and only hoped that he would be able to grow up. Seek fame.

Lu Wan only met once during the family dinner during the holidays, and the relationship between brother and sister was not deep.

After her mother passed away, she cared about her sadness, and was seduced by Xie Huaiyu. Her heart flew out, and she didn't take care of her little brother at all.

But there was one thing that made her feel guilty about this brother.

That was once when the Marquis of Jin Wen's Mansion needed a huge expense, and Mrs. Xie and Xie Huaiyu put pressure on her. In desperation, she shamelessly went back to her parents' house for help, hoping that her grandmother would give her two more dowry shops from her mother's house. Life in Xie Mansion was easier.

But her grandmother rejected her, and her father scolded her for cheating, saying that the shop was going to be left to her adopted brother, Yu Xiuyan, so she couldn't even think about it.

Sad and helpless, she didn't eat anything and hid in the rockery crying. Lu Xiuning found her with a tureen wrapped in a cotton jacket and told her that her stomach would hurt if she didn't eat, so he asked her to drink a bowl of porridge first to avoid discomfort.

It was a bowl of white porridge with nothing on it, and it was also Lu Xiuning's daily ration.

But for Lu Wan, that bowl of porridge was better than shark fin and sea cucumber.

Finally, he gave her a money bag, which contained some scraps of money that he had saved through frugality. He also said that he would work hard to get a good name so that he could help his eldest sister in the future.

It is easy to add icing on the cake, but difficult to give charcoal in the snow.

Lu Wan thought about the past, the tip of her nose was slightly sour, and looking at her shy younger brother in front of her, she was now more certain that her idea was right.

Just think of it as repaying the friendship of that bowl of porridge in his previous life.

"Do you want to study?"

Lu Xiuning replied honestly, "I think about it." Then he hurriedly said, "But there is no need to go to the clan to study. If possible, eldest sister, can you lend me some books? There are several books in my mother's study that the Master has talked about."

Lu Wan smiled and said, "Xiyan, bring me the books from mother's study."

Xi Yan presented the list of books, and Lu Wan motioned to Lu Xiuning, "You take your time and choose whichever book you want."

Lu Xiuning's eyes lit up. He held the book list as if he were touching a rare treasure and carefully turned over the pages.

Lu Wan whispered to Xi Yan to call the lady in charge who was arranging the young master's daily life.

"Sister, how many books can you lend me?" Lu Xiuning raised his head, his eyes shining.

Lu Wan smiled, "What are you borrowing for? Mother's study allows you to come in every day, okay?"

"Really?" Lu Xiuning's eyes widened and he couldn't believe it.

"Eldest sister, can I still lie to you?" Lu Wan turned to Zhiruo and said, "I won't take away those daily books. I will also keep the four treasures of the study and give a key to Brother Ning."

Lu Xiuning was overjoyed, stood up with the book list in hand, and bowed deeply to Lu Wan.

"Xiu Ning, thank you, eldest sister."

"This is my own thing, why are you thanking me? You have to study hard and thank me again when you are admitted to White Deer Academy." Lu Wan smiled and picked up the tea cup and took a sip.

"Bai, Bai, Bailu Academy?" Lu Xiuning opened his mouth in surprise and couldn't close it for a long time.

Lu Xiuxunjin's Taixue was a government college under the Imperial Academy. Children of officials and outstanding civilians who passed the "Sanshe Examination" could enter with excellent results. There were also children of officials who used money to buy degrees.

But their purpose in entering Taixue was not to study, but to make friends with the sons of powerful men.

The most famous academies of the Dali Dynasty were the four private academies, and the first one was Bailu Academy.

Bailu Academy is a century-old academy founded by famous Confucian scholars and former emperors. It is taught by the famous Confucian scholar himself.

White Deer Academy has produced more than 50 celebrities, eight top scholars, and fifty people who entered the top three. All those who entered the academy failed to pass the imperial examination. Even the emperor of the current dynasty went to the White Deer Academy in person to listen to the lectures of the great Confucian scholars. Listen.

The selection process is extremely strict, and bribes are not accepted. It is a place that is difficult to get into even if you have a sharp head. "What, you don't have confidence?" Lu Wan looked at him with a smile.

His mother had praised him, saying that he had a photographic memory, was diligent and obedient, and even the master of ethnography also praised Lu Xiuning for being a great talent in the future.

Children who are capable, hard-working and have backbone will definitely shine if they are well polished.

Lu Xiuning came back to his senses and his ears turned red, "No..., when it comes to reading, Xiuning is confident, but..."

"You don't need to go to the clan school. I will ask a teacher to teach you. When you are ten years old, you can take the exam of Bailu Academy. The eldest sister is responsible for your education and all expenses. You just study hard and do nothing else. Yes, you don’t have to worry about it.”

Lu Xiuning's eyes turned red, and he carefully put the book list away, lifted up his robe, knelt down on the ground, and kowtowed to her solemnly.

"Xiu Ning will definitely study hard and one day seek fame and become someone that my eldest sister can use."

Transparent and sensible!
Lu Wan likes this little brother.

After receiving this gift, she asked Zhiruo to help him up.

Xi Yan came with the lady in charge.

The lady in charge heard about the eldest girl's account check and received the reward from the eldest girl. She saluted respectfully with a smile on her face.

"This slave has met the eldest lady. What do you want her to do?"

Lu Wan went straight to the point, "I think you don't want to be a steward anymore, and you dare to deduct the young master's fees."

The lady in charge was startled, "I don't dare, this slave."

Lu Wan's face turned cold, "Don't you dare? It's almost winter, Brother Ning is still wearing an ill-fitting Confucian robe, and there is no one to serve him personally, how do you explain it!"

The lady in charge then noticed that the third young master was sitting by the charcoal stove and hurriedly explained, "Miss, this is really my fault. All the profits given to the third young master by the family are sent to the Jinxiu Pavilion. I dare not miss it."

Lu Wan raised her eyebrows, "You mean my cousin is cheating?"

The lady in charge secretly complained in her heart, she was the Lord who could not be offended.

"The slaves dare not."

"Who transferred the boy next to him?"

"Back to the eldest lady, she was also called away by Jinxiu Pavilion. She said she was borrowing her for a day or two."

"One or two days? How long has it been? The first-class maid in our mansion also has a younger maid to serve him. Master Sun, the majestic prince, should you let him take care of himself?"

Lu Wan's tone was cold, "Do you have to go in front of grandma before you can reply properly?"

"Big girl...it was my fault." The housekeeper knelt down.

Lu Wan snorted coldly, "Young masters are the most precious. If anything happens, can you bear it?"

"Yes, yes, yes. I will send new clothes, hats, shoes and socks to the third young master immediately."

"Four sets of clothes, shoes, and socks for spring, summer, autumn, and winter will be provided. All bedding and other items in the room will be replaced with new ones. The charcoal stove must not be missing, and the chewing machine must not be short. All the money comes from me. If you dare to treat me lightly, Don’t blame me for telling grandma!”

"Yes, yes." The lady in charge was sweating on her forehead.

"I'll have someone check it out later. If you do a good job, I'll reward you. Otherwise, you can go to the Yishou Hall and kneel by yourself."

Lu Wan knew very well that Mrs. Lu might not want to see Lu Xiuning, but she wanted to maintain the superficial kindness of the wealthy family and would never allow rumors to spread about mistreating the heirs of common people.

In particular, the old lady pays more attention to the men of her own blood. She will try every means to enter the Lu family's family tree, let alone Lu Xiuning.

This style of work was naturally instructed by Zhao Ruyi.

(End of this chapter)