The pastoral concubine of space

Chapter 30 Interrogating Tang Jingyang

Last night because of Feng Yunxiu's arrival and the bomb he dropped before leaving, Xiao Yunchu didn't get a good night's sleep after all, he practiced for two hours in the middle of the night to recover his energy, and got up early in the morning to feed the children , including Tang Jingyang, who started staying in the guest room yesterday, making breakfast.

"Morning, madam." Tang Jingyang greeted her politely with the porridge and vegetables in the dining room.

But Xiao Yunchu corrected him speechlessly, "You can call me Yunchu directly, or you can use my surname, Mrs. Xiao, even if it is Zichen's wife Xi and her mother, it doesn't matter, don't just call me Mrs." It's a couple who call themselves daughter-in-law.

Tang Jingyang had a good temper, and changed his words in a polite manner: "Mrs. Xiao."

Only then did Xiao Yunchu invite him to sit down and eat. If there are any questions, you can ask him after dinner.

Zichen and Zixi were both a little cautious and inexplicably nervous about a stranger who suddenly appeared in their family. They already knew that this person would teach them to read and write in the future, and he was their husband.

Children have a natural fear and awe of their husbands, no matter how naughty they are, they will become honest in front of their teachers.

However, Zichen Zixi was already well-behaved and sensible, but now she just became more obedient.

After dinner, Xiao Yunchu let them play outside for a while, and called Tang Jingyang to the study to discuss teaching matters in detail.

In fact, she doesn’t need any study room herself, she just thinks whether her son will need it when he grows up, so she arranges it first, and when she is free, she comes over to look up the history of the Great Zhou Dynasty bought back, travel notes and chats, etc. to understand the social background , Occasionally, if there are people at home, it is also a good place to talk about things.

After the two sat down, Xiao Yunchu went straight to the point: "Yesterday, my family was busy with banquets, so I didn't have time to talk to Mr. Tang. Since shopkeeper Zhou asked you to come here, I think I have already explained my purpose clearly. I am not just looking for a The husband enlightened my son Xiao Zichen, and also taught my daughter Xiao Zixi. I know that some scholars have a prejudice against women's literacy and think that a woman's ignorance is virtue, but I hope my daughter can read and write and distinguish right from wrong. How is sir?"

Tang Jingyang smiled smartly, "Mrs. Xiao and I have the same idea. Anyone who wants to be able to read and write is qualified to read and write. There should be no distinction between men and women."

"Very good." Xiao Yunchu nodded. Only in this way would it be necessary to continue the conversation, otherwise she would just change people.

"Mr. Enlightenment is very important, so I have to double check whether Mr. Tang is competent. If you don't mind, may I ask a few questions?"

Tang Jingyang made a gesture of invitation, "Just ask."

Afterwards, Xiao Yunchu actually asked a lot of questions, saying exaggeration was no different from checking household registration.

"I heard from shopkeeper Zhou that Mr. Tang was born as a Jinshi? If that's the case, why didn't you become an official in the court and come to this small place with no future, and you are willing to be an enlightenment teacher for two country children?"

"Mr. Tang is very knowledgeable. If possible, I don't want to change my husband frequently. Can you keep teaching Zichen and Zixi not to leave halfway?"

"Who are the people in Mr. Tang's family? Do you have a family? Do you plan to start a family here in the future, or leave? Will there be any family members?"

Don't look at the complicated question like her character, but it's all to ensure that there will be no troubles in the future.

Tang Jingyang's attitude has always been very good, and he is very happy to answer any questions. As for whether he is satisfied with his answers, he can only say that there is no problem for the time being. Let's try it out for a while.

"I have almost finished my question, and I will ask one more question at the end. How much does Mr. Tang want to get for training or salary every month? I know that the price of one-on-one teaching in a private school will definitely be higher, and the husband is also knowledgeable. Although I live in the country , but you still have some money in hand, if you have any requirements, just ask for it, as long as it is not too exaggerated, we will consider this matter settled."

Tang Jingyang smiled slightly, and his attitude was very easy-going: "Tang is not very demanding. He only needs three meals a day, a house to shelter from the rain, and experience some rural fun in this beautiful village. Salary is not important. Mrs. Xiao looked at it. That is, Tang will never have any opinions."

So generous, don't even care about the salary?Xiao Yunchu glanced at him inexplicably, and the latter looked at him casually with a calm expression, without the slightest hint of guilt on his face.

Come on, if people don't ask for a high salary, she still rushes to post it.

Xiao Yunchu made the case, "I have inquired before that Shuxiu of Hongye Town Academy pays two taels of silver per month. I will provide you with food and housing here. How about five taels a month for you? If you can keep calling for a long time in the future , Let my son get a fame under your teaching, I can also thank you again."

Tang Jingyang nodded with a smile, "Five taels is already very rich. I'm afraid there is no chance to spend it in this village. It's enough."

In this way, both parties are quite satisfied with each other, so the matter is settled.

Tang Jingyang made a list of books for the two children to use for their enlightenment. In addition, they also need to buy two copies of the Four Treasures of the Study. It is necessary to practice calligraphy when they are enlightened. Tang Jingyang specifically reminded them to buy a few dollars more rice paper.

For ordinary peasants, pens and paper are luxuries and cannot be afforded, but Xiao Yunchu is not short of money, so with a big wave of his hand, he can buy it for a hundred and eighty dollars and practice casually!
Finally, let’s talk about the time of class every day, and the special conditions such as two days off every five days, and emphasize not to indoctrinate Zixi with the three obediences and four virtues of women, even if it is almost the same.

It's not that Tang Jingyang was surprised by her request, but he was an employer, so what she said, he, a part-time worker, naturally had to do the same. It's not a dilemma, and it's good for him to take more vacations.

Because the textbooks are not yet equipped, it must be impossible to attend class today, Xiao Yunchu asked him to rest for another day, and went to the town to find Uncle Liu to prepare the textbooks quickly, so that he can start class tomorrow.

Today is not a day for going to the market, no one in the village goes to the town, and as usual, they pay five cents for the special car.

To say that her family also has cattle now, and the cattle cart was ordered and placed next to the shed. Why did she deliberately ride in the cattle cart of Uncle Liu’s house? The family's ox cart was driven by Zhao Chuan at that time.

Several villagers came to hitchhike that day, it is impossible not to let them sit, but after getting on the car, these restless village women chatted in various ways, and they always brought the topic to her and built a new house for her , and there are all kinds of sour words in the bullock cart, which is very annoying.

It's better to take the car of Uncle Liu's house on the days when you don't go to the market!

At that time, she really had the urge to buy a servant back, and if she needed to go to the town in the future, she would send the servant there.

But the thought went through her mind again and then was pushed back. Until today, she suddenly thought of the fellow last night. If she guessed correctly, Feng Yunxiu's identity should be very difficult. Maybe when he comes next time, he can Let him find a reliable person for her to use?
But at that time, if something happened at home, she might be reported as a small report. That person seemed to be a shrewd person, and all the secrets about her might be in danger of being exposed.

There is really no way to be completely satisfactory, tsk.

Thinking of Feng Yunxiu, and remembering the fact that he was restrained by an ordinary person yesterday, even if it was only for a moment, it was enough to make Xiao Yunchu grieve.

After all, this body is not the original product. Even if the physical condition has been adjusted after marrow washing, maybe the soul and body have not yet reached 100% fusion?I didn't notice it when I didn't do much work before, but yesterday I clearly felt that my body's acuity and reaction ability can only be used to [-] to [-]% of the past.

Several times, the body couldn't keep up with the mind, otherwise it wouldn't be so impressive that a monk with supernatural abilities couldn't win against an ordinary man!
Well, that man is not ordinary at all, but that's beside the point!

The point is, starting from tomorrow, she has to fully recover her previous skills!
(End of this chapter)