The Farm Girl's Charismatic Fortune-Chapter 69 - 67 Naked Threat
Chapter 69: Chapter 67 Naked Threat
Chapter 69 -67 Naked Threat
Just as Yan Heng had no choice but to add a few of his favorite dishes, his guard came in and whispered something in his ear.
Yan Heng instructed Xuanyuan Que to wait for him at Tianxiang Tower, then excused himself from the Ruo Family, leaving in a hurry without even eating his meal.
In the main hall, Madam Zhou saw a waiter bringing Ruo Shui in and thought she had misunderstood Madam Liu.
Then she saw Yan Heng stride out in a hurried manner.
The two passed by each other without greeting.
It was clear that they did not know each other!
What mattered most was that after they brushed past each other, Yan Heng turned back to glance at Ruo Shui.
That meant that the adulterous Madam Liu did recognize Ruo Shui, but Ruo Shui did not recognize him; presumably, he had left in a hurry because he knew Ruo Shui had arrived.
Madam Zhou felt even more certain that her suspicions were correct.
Madam Zhou curved her lips into a smile, wondering how Ruo Shui and the Ruo Family would react upon learning of Madam Liu’s infidelity.
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Ruo Shui was led by the waiter into a small courtyard.
Madam Liu, surprised that her father did not come, asked, “Where is my father?”
Ruo Shui first greeted Xuanyuan Que, then replied, “Father happens to have a visit from a former student, so he won’t be coming over.”
Madam Liu nodded and then spoke of her recent encounter with Xuanyuan Que’s uncle, Yan Heng, and how Yan Heng had recommended Ruo Zhou for Dengfeng Martial Arts Academy.
Ruo Shui was somewhat happy for her nephew but did not get overly excited, as the Dengfeng Martial Arts Academy was not so easy to enter, “Zhou, the Dengfeng Martial Arts Academy is the best martial arts academy in Xuanyuan Country. Your father will definitely agree to it. However, the entrance examination is very strict. Every year, many sons of noble families try to get in, and they have been studying martial arts with masters since they were young. If you want to go, you must start practicing martial arts more diligently now.”
Ruo Zhou nodded.
Ruo Xuan asked, “Father, have you spoken to Grandfather about my brother and me going to school at the Academy?”
Her elder brother had found an Academy to attend, and they had not yet!
“I have,” he said. “Your grandfather said that Juxian Academy and Bailu Academy are both good. Both academies are preparing to enroll new students. Let your brothers first try the entrance exams at Juxian Academy and Bailu Academy. If they want to study, they should attend the best academies, and if not, then they can go to the academy run by your grandfather.”
Old Master Liu only taught at a small Academy, but he thought that the several children of the Ruo Family were very intelligent and had the opportunity to try for the larger academies.
After all, Juxian Academy and Bailu Academy are respectively run by two of Xuanyuan Country’s four great scholarly families, the Ya Family and the Jing Family.
Their reputations were long-standing, with half of their students passing the Scholar exams, one third becoming Advanced Scholars, and one fifth achieving the rank of Imperial Scholar!
Moreover, almost all the Masters inside were of Imperial Scholar pedigree; at the very least, they were Advanced Scholars, with not a single one of them being just a Scholar.
In modern terms, this meant the teaching staff was highly qualified, and the rate of advancement to higher education was exceptionally high at these prestigious schools!
Ruo Xuan felt this made sense and said, “Grandfather is right. Which one is better, Juxian Academy or Bailu Academy? I want to study at the best one.”
Ruo Shui: “…”
No, that’s not right. Xuanbao also wanted to go to the Academy?
But academies do not admit girls!
He looked at his wife, wanting her to explain to their darling daughter.
Why should she be the one to say such cruel words? Madam Liu lifted her gaze to the roof, marveling at its magnificence!
Fortunately, before Ruo Shui had to speak up, Xuanyuan Que already said, “Academies do not admit girls.”
Implicitly, this meant she could not attend the Academy.
Ruo Xuan: “… But why?”
How could they be so unjust to women?
Ruo Xian said, “I know why; it’s because the Imperial Court decrees that women cannot hold office, thus there is no use for women to study at academies. Women learn the four arts of zither, Go, calligraphy, and painting. If sister wants to study, father can hire a Master to teach you at home.”
Ruo Shui quickly added, “Right, if Xuanbao wants to study, father will hire a female tutor to teach you at home.”
Seizing the opportunity, Xuanyuan Que said, “My grandmother has hired Han You, Master Han, as my Master. If Xuanbao wishes to study, she can learn with me.”
Ruo Xuan had forgotten that the Divine Lord Xuanyuan had mentioned this before. She immediately said, “Great! I will study with Brother Xuanyuan.”
Han You? Ruo Shui’s eyes widened, “Is it the well-known, world-famous Han You, Master Han?”
Xuanyuan Que nodded.
Just who exactly was the Xuanyuan heir, to be able to have Master Han teach him?
Being of the Xuanyuan surname, he speculated that Xuanyuan Que was a member of the royal family.
But he dared only guess that Xuanyuan Que was from the royal family within the five degrees of mourning.
However, being able to hire Master Han suggested that he had underestimated his status; perhaps he was the child of a prince or a duke.
Although he had guessed the other person’s status was esteemed, Ruo Shui wasn’t too pleased or too worried.
He didn’t curry favor or belittle himself.
Normal interaction was fine.
At this time, the dishes were served, all of which were Ruo Xuan’s favorites, so she started eating contentedly.
The children of the Ruo Family felt the same way, each relishing their meal.
Then Ruo Xuan discovered the dishes at Tianxiang Tower were much tastier than those her mother made!
Dishes made by Aunt Yu Hua were also tastier than those made by her mother!
It seemed children were the same everywhere, those who had tasted more delicacies would find their mothers’ cooking unappealing compared to outside food!
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After finishing the meal, Ruo Xian needed to use the restroom, and Madam Liu took the children to the restroom, while Ruo Shui went to pay the silver. The shopkeeper said it had already been paid.
Ruo Shui thought to himself that next time he would trade some mountain goods and have Xuanyuan Que send them to his uncle, then walked outside.
Madam Zhou took the opportunity to approach him with a smile, “Fourth brother.”
Ruo Shui’s expression turned cold the moment he saw her, “I’m not your fourth brother, don’t call me that randomly, you’re not worthy!”
Madam Zhou was not angry. She continued, “It must have been that man who was walking with your sister-in-law earlier who settled the bill, right? By the way, who is that man? He looks so handsome, is he your sister-in-law’s older brother? His child really resembles your sister-in-law! It’s true, nephews often look like their aunts.”
Ruo Shui’s face darkened, and he directly took the leftover tea from another customer’s table and splashed it onto Madam Zhou’s face, “Your mouth is so foul, wash it!”
After he put down the teacup, he left!
Everyone in the restaurant was watching her. Madam Zhou was almost furious; she had never suffered such embarrassment before!
“Serves him right to be cuckolded!”
The shopkeeper came over and coldly warned her, “Slandering a high official of the Imperial Court is a capital offense. You are the wife of Deputy General Zhang Feng, aren’t you? Get out! From now on, Tianxiang Tower will not welcome you!”
To dare slander the Princely Heir and the young Master, truly courting death!
It was a threat, a blatant threat, and Madam Zhou’s face turned pale!
What high official of the Imperial Court?
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Ruo Shui did not mention the encounter with Madam Zhou and happily pushed his wife and child home in the flat cart.
When they got home, the type molds Ruo He had made from glue and clay had all been fired; for easier typesetting, he had prepared many common characters.
The Dowager Lady Xuanyuan was especially eager, “Let’s try printing a page to see how it looks?”
“Alright! Dad, second uncle, third uncle, it’s up to you!” Ruo Xuan announced.
Ruo Shui then brought out an iron plate with a frame to use as a base.
He brushed a layer of medicine made from resin, wax, and paper ash onto the base plate.
Ruo Jiang and Ruo Hai picked out the required glue clay movable characters and arranged them into the frame on the base plate.
After filling a frame, they heated it with fire. Once the medicine melted a bit, they used a flat plate to press the characters flat.
Once the medicine cooled and solidified, they had completed a plate.
Ruo Shui brushed a thin layer of ink onto the plate, took a sheet of paper cut to size, covered it over, and gently pressed it with a flat plate.
“It’s done. Dad, take a look,” Ruo Xuan said.
The whole family held their breath in anticipation.
Ruo Shui carefully lifted the flat plate and picked up the paper.
Neat, clean, orderly – the writing was clear and distinct, as if it had been written by a person!
Ruo He’s carving was good; the type mold was well made, fully restoring Ruo Shui’s excellent penmanship. There was practically no difference from a handwritten copy!
“Beautiful! It looks almost like it was copied by hand. The ink can be applied a bit thicker, it would be even better,” praised the Dowager Lady Xuanyuan.
Ruo Xuan urged, “Second uncle, third uncle, continue typesetting. Dad, keep printing.”
The three of them nodded and got to work!
They were busy until sunset before they finally stopped.
By that time, they had printed over a hundred pages! A thick stack that would be impossible to copy by hand in an afternoon.
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If they printed another day tomorrow, the day after they could bind them and be ready to deliver the goods!
