Qing Dynasty Crossover

Chapter 17 There Are Teachers 'Excessive'

After returning home, Mrs. Dong gave Qi Luo 10 of the jewelry she bought today, including 3 bracelets, 1 pair of earrings, 2 pairs of earrings, 2 headwear and 2 necklaces. All are made of jade and pearls.Qi Luo likes a 18-zi jade bracelet made entirely of emerald jade, each jade is radiant and round, and the pendant of the bracelet is inlaid with broken gemstones into a sphere, and the sphere can still rotate. Qi Luo never imagined that in the Qing Dynasty Being able to make such exquisite jewelry, Qi Luo would often wear it in his hand and play with it after getting it.Seeing that Qi Luo liked it so much, Ling Zhu bought 3 more jade bracelets of different styles from outside.Qi Luo moved and said "Ama, you will spoil me"

"Luo Luo, as I said, as long as the Ama you like is able to do it, I will definitely buy it for you." Of course, Mrs. Dong taught Ling Zhu behind Qi Luo's back that he doted on Qi Luo too much.Ling Zhu said indifferently, "You also dote on her very much. Our second brother Mo Xiao, besides, Qi Luo has the soul and knowledge of an adult, so he won't be spoiled easily."

Mrs. Dong said, "But if we buy farms and build hot springs like this, will it attract Ling Cheng's attention? Ling Zhu was poor and generous in the past, and others didn't know the details, but Ling Cheng is different."

"It's okay, even if he knows about us, he doesn't dare to do anything to us? The two families have been separated for more than two years, and the gossiping servants have been let go. Besides, your own dowry is relatively rich, and your natal family is richer. Ling At most, Cheng will win us over differently. Ling Cheng is very concerned about his reputation, and he thinks he is superior to us, and I think he can't get into his eyes now except to please the eighth elder brother."

Dong sighed, "I am worried about not having money, but I am still worried when I have money. I really don't know what is so good about such a life."

"No matter what, if you spend money, you spend it. We have already paid attention to secrecy. If you have money and don't enjoy it, what do you need money for? It's already like this, so don't worry too much."

Mrs. Dong said, "Let's pay attention to it. Our life has improved and we don't have any worries. We don't want to spend a lot of money to arouse other people's ideas. Qi Luo said that this era is terrible, so don't take it seriously. If you really love this home, you should pay more attention outside, and don't have any accidents."

"Okay, okay, I see, I will pay attention, from now on I won't spend money randomly, and I won't buy expensive things anymore, we really should take a break."

"By the way, Qi Huan seems to have talked a lot since he started studying ethnology. When he gave him pen and ink last time, besides thanking me, he also asked me about my health and asked me to rest more! It's unimaginable."

"That's good. To be honest, I really don't know how to get along with Qi Huan. Let's say it's my biological father. That's not the case. I can only owe him material things!"

Dong asked, "How to solve Qi Luo's teacher problem? Haven't you found the right one yet?"

"I'm looking for it! You must be careful when finding a teacher for a girl, especially for Qi Luo. You can't find a teacher who is too old-fashioned or too frivolous. It is really difficult. Fortunately, Ling Zhu had a wide range of friends before. , I am asking someone to pay attention! But Manchu is also very interesting, and he still pays attention to the education and self-cultivation of the girl's family. I thought it would attract attention to find a teacher for Qi Luo? I didn't expect to inquire about a capable family. Girls are very concerned about their education. Strange?"

"What's so strange? Ama, Er Niang, are you whispering again?" Qi Luo suddenly appeared and said
Dong was surprised, "Why did you pop up all of a sudden? You scared me." "Hehe, I knew you were whispering again when I saw the maids standing outside the door, so I came in without letting them know. In order to scare you, who told you to whisper and not tell me."

Ling Zhu squeezed Qi Luo's face and said, "If we want to have privacy too, okay, if you're so careful next time, I'll punish you!"

Qi Luo frowned and said, "I don't believe you are willing to punish me? But what are you talking about?"

"Ama, is it strange that Manchus value their daughters?"

Qi Luo smiled and said, "Well, I know that ladies from the Eight Banners of the Manchu nationality are all drafted, which means that after marriage, they will often marry nobles from the royal family, and their status will be higher, so families with beautiful girls pay attention to the beautiful girls. Education, once a daughter marries into the clan, she can also earn a good future for her own family."

"So that's the case. I thought they really loved their daughter?" Ling Zhu sighed.
Dong asked, "Luo Luo, did you suddenly appear for something?"

Qi Luo took out the drawing he had been showing off for several days, and said, "Take a look at it! It's not bad!"

Mrs. Dong and Ling Zhu looked at the pattern Qi Luo embroidered. There were only a few grasses on it, not even flowers. They might be surprised in modern times, but after seeing the exquisite embroidery brought by Qin Butler from the south , Qi Luo's embroidery is too bad.

Dong smiled and said, "Why are you suddenly embroidering? I remember a small cushion in cross-stitching in modern times. You embroidered it for a year and haven't finished it. It's much easier than real embroidery."

"Emiang, are you saying that I don't embroider regularly?" Qi Luo said dejectedly.

"If you want Ama to praise you for your good embroidery, then Ama must be lying. But if you like embroidery, let your mother find someone to teach you. I don't ask you to embroider well, just to pass the time." That's all."

Qi Luo pinched Ling Zhu and said, "You underestimate me, I will definitely show you a good embroider, but it is not necessary to ask someone to teach you, Wang Momo's embroidery skills are very good, and the embroidered things are so beautiful, I just want to see She embroiders beautifully, so she did it herself."

"Mother Wang? Who is she?" Mrs. Dong replied, "She is also a poor person. She is the cousin of Butler Qin. When she was young, because of her outstanding embroidery and good looks, she was sent to a family in the south of the Yangtze River. The rich businessman took over the house, but when the old man died, he kicked her out because she had no children and was not tolerated by his wife. When he was desperate, he happened to meet Butler Qin, so he brought her back. I think She is kind and honest, and Qi Luo's young woman can't take care of her, so I let her take care of Qi Luo."

"Oh, that's what it is. What you do can help us with this kind of thing. These times are really hard and demanding for women."

"After listening to her experience, I'm glad I didn't wear it on someone like her. God still takes good care of me." Dong said with emotion.

A few days later, Ling Zhu brought back a middle-aged man in his forties, with a medium build and slightly dark skin. The most noticeable thing was his well-groomed beard, which was blown in the wind. Of course.Ling Zhu said, "Fortunately, you are all here. This is the teacher I found for Qi Luo. There are many surnames and first names. He used to be a teacher for Ge Ge in the palace. He is good at playing piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. See you."

Dong said, "Yu Duo, what a strange name." Isn't it 'superfluous' in reverse?How could his parents have given him such a strange name?

Yu Duo bowed to Mrs. Dong and said, "This name has a very good meaning, that is, there are a lot of things left. Besides, my name is also easy to remember, not easy to forget, and it is impressive."

Ling Zhu's family thinks about what he said is also "excessive", "excessive" can you forget!Qi Luo saw that this man named Yu Duo was not a pedantic old antique, which made Qi Luo very happy.

Mrs. Dong asked, "Since Mr. Yu is teaching the princes of the palace, why did he come to our ordinary family?

"It's like this. I'm a very casual person. The rules of the palace are too big. I'm not used to it. The most important thing is that I teach relatively strictly. Ge Ge has a high status. I don't like my teaching method very much. I'm not used to what I've learned, so I had no choice but to leave."

"That's the way it is. We can accept being stricter. I hope you can cultivate my daughter's interest in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting more. As for those who are female or female, I will tell her. As for those Four Books and Five Classics Yes, Qi Luo doesn't take the imperial examination, so I don't need to teach in detail. In short, my request is to raise Qi Luo to be a lady with elegant temperament, not a dull talented woman. This is our request, what do you think? ?”

Yu Duo repeatedly said with a beard, "Madam's words are very in line with my temper. Please rest assured, Madam, I will cultivate girls in talent and temperament. I am not boasting. I have deep research in playing the piano and calligraphy and painting. In this regard I will not disappoint Madam."

Dong Shi nodded to Ling Zhu with satisfaction, she thought that Yu Duo was not bad, but as for whether he could get along with Qi Luo, she had to teach her to know.If it doesn't work, change it, Qi Luo can't be wronged.

Ling Zhu said, "Since Madam is satisfied, then Mr. Yu, I will hire you. It's just that I have a little request. I only have this one daughter. I never expect her to be famous. I only hope that she will grow up safely. I know your friend Many, I won't stop you from visiting relatives and friends too much, but I hope you don't talk too much about my daughter's talents and things in the mansion with others when you are teaching my daughter, I wonder if you can agree?"

Yu Duo promised, "Don't worry, my lord. I also have a daughter and a family. I naturally know what your lord is most worried about and annoying. I won't talk nonsense. To be honest, I didn't expect to go to your lord's house, but when I saw you and your lord Madam loves and cares about her daughter so much, Yu Duo is very moved, please rest assured that I will teach the girl well."

Mrs. Dong said, "Then I will ask you sir. Do you need to tidy up before entering the mansion?"

"Mrs. Lao is concerned. My family is in Baoding. I only have one entourage in the capital, so there is nothing to do."

Mrs. Dong ordered, "In that case, Madam Zhao, you should first arrange your husband to Songyuan, which is clean and elegant, suitable for him to teach. Then choose a rough girl to be responsible for cleaning your residence." "Yes, servant girl Let's arrange it."

Mrs. Dong said, "Mr. Yu, you don't have to be polite. If you have any request, just tell Mother Zhao. She is the steward of the inner house and will definitely do it for you."

"Thank you Ma'am, Yu Duo knows!" Mother Zhao led Yu Duo out.

Seeing only his parents left, Qi Luo said, "This man doesn't look pedantic. Since he has taught in the palace, he should be very talented. How did you find him?"

"A few days ago, Boss Qian's newly renovated western store opened, and he sent me a post, so I went to read it. Boss Qian's son studied under Yu Duo's senior brother, so Boss Qian has some friendship with Yu Duo. I casually said that I would find a teacher for you, and Boss Qian recommended him. I asked someone to inquire again, Yu Duo is a famous teacher, and his talent is good, but he doesn't like stereotyped articles in the imperial examination, so he makes a living teaching young girls' talents. I had a talk with him, and it sounded speculative, so I brought him back."

Qi Luo asked, "Then which palace did he teach before?"

"It's Prince Kang's Mansion, and Prince Kang's Mansion is behind Dadonghang. Luo Luo, how is this mansion, is it okay?"

Qi Luo thought about it and said, "Prince Kang's mansion has always been very smart. It has not been involved with the princes, and it is also highly regarded by the emperor. It is not a bad luck mansion."

"Then it won't be a big problem if we get involved with Dadongxing? It seems that your move is okay."

Qi Luo said, "Although that is the case, we still have to pay attention. After all, the status of businessmen here is very low. We should not get too close to Boss Qian if we maintain ordinary contacts. It doesn't matter whether we can get in touch with Prince Kang's mansion or not. People in the palace don't care about petty officials like us."

Ling Zhu said, "As long as there is no problem with Prince Kang's mansion, I'm really afraid of getting involved with those unlucky mansions. In this way, I can feel at ease when I associate with Boss Qian. I will keep it in my heart.”

(End of this chapter)