Chapter 195: Still Not Giving Up (Part One)

eedlework, takes care of the children, and can handle anything. Being able to marry her is the greatest blessing in my life...The more he praised her, the more addicted he became, speaking endlessly....After dinner, under the lamplight, Gu Huanxi was stitching. She was making a shirt for Xu Huaiyi. While students at the academy wore a uniform, they had to provide their own undershirts. Xu Huaiyi had worn one before, but he didn't find it as comfortable as this cotton one. Especially for someone like him who practiced martial arts every day and sweated profusely, a cotton undershirt was more suitable than any other material.

Gu Huanxi didn't expect him to be able to buy cotton fabric, and the price wasn't expensive, it was between silk and linen, but the target audience was small.

This resulted in the shopkeepers of cloth stores being unwilling to stock cotton fabric, lest they be burdened with a surplus in their warehouses. Furthermore, transporting cotton from the northwest was indeed a hassle.

She understood as soon as she thought about it. Wealthy people wore silk directly, while those without money naturally chose the cheapest options. Cotton was just like that, stuck in a middle ground with an awkward status.

"Just two outfits will do, it's tiring for the eyes..." Xu Huaiyi teased his daughter while playing with her, occasionally turning his head to say a few words to her.

Gu Huanxi casually replied, her hands never stopping. After finishing these two outfits, there were still hers and the child's to make. In a time before sewing machines, everything was done by hand. It was truly tiring for the eyes and wrists.

"Daughter-in-law, what kind of school and temple should we build"

"Don't worry about things so much, you'll be living at school soon and nobody will be able to control you anymore. You won't even have time to think about other people."

"Well, look who's up and about! Dear wife, why don't you draw me a proper blueprint"

"I'm busy."

>“......”

He sulked a bit, petted his nose, and continued playing with his daughter.

Her little friend also seemed to dislike him, her two black grape-like eyes rolled around. When she saw Gu Xiaoyu, she stretched out her arm like an orchid stem and smiled, "Ah, ah" she said in her mouth, clearly wanting Gu Xiaoyu to play with her.

Gu Xiaoyu put down the wooden block in her hand and carefully hugged her to her side, letting her half-lie in his arms, then building blocks with her.

This is a new toy Xu Huaiyi brought him back after the exam, more complex and versatile than the previous one. It can be assembled into many different styles, very challenging, he couldn't put it down.

Xu Huaiyi, seeing this, couldn't help but say a few sarcastic remarks, causing Gu Huanxi to be embarrassed. Only then did he honestly take out paper and pen and begin practicing his calligraphy.

After practicing for a while, I couldn't just sit still and said, “I’m going out tomorrow. Can you take a look around the house and see what we need I’ll bring it back.”

Gu Huanxi asked, "Where are you going"

He said without looking up, “Go to the city and buy some more things. While you’re at it, take a trip to Lingbao Temple.”

Upon hearing this, Gu Huan chuckled softly, "Going to Lingbao Temple is the real priority. Buying things is just a side trip."

"Is that so" Xu Huaiyi would never admit that his real errand was to sell flowers at Qizhen Pavilion. Let his wife misunderstand for a while, because this time he wasn't sure of anything himself.

Gu Huaxi was too lazy to argue with him any further, only instructing a few things, "Don't get close to Master Huisixin, it's best if you don't interact in the future. Let well enough alone and everyone can stay safe and sound, avoiding unnecessary trouble."

Xu Huaiyi nodded, "Um, um," "Don't worry, I have it under control."

Gu Huanxin thought to herself, "If you had any sense, you shouldn't have taken this job. You endured it anyway and swallowed your pride. For the sake of your child, you just have to keep up appearances."

After finishing her needlework, it was time for bed. She was in charge of putting their daughter to sleep, while Xu Huaiyi told Gu Xiaoyu a bedtime story.

This is the nightly staple.

As usual, he spoke for half an hour. Gu Xiaoyu not only didn't feel any drowsiness but also listened attentively, following up with several questions.

Xu Huaiyi threw his hands up and dropped the pan, saying, “Ask your mother, my father only knows how to tell stories, he can’t explain the deeper meaning.”

Gu Xiaoyu, “…”

Okay, he's actually gotten used to it.

Gu Huanxi pondered over the story of the night, explaining its deeper meaning in a clear and concise manner. Then, she urged him to go to sleep. This child woke up really early in the morning and went to bed late at night. He really didn't know where he got so much energy from.

After paying her respects, Gu Xiaoyu returned to the east wing.

After only the two of them remained in the house, Xu Huaiyi whispered, "Should we not tell him about his father taking a concubine"

"She's just a concubine, is she worth mentioning It shames the Meng family!" Gu Huanxi glared at him, warning, "Mind your own business."

Xu Huaiyi immediately made a shushing gesture. However, "What are your plans for that little fish's schooling Don't you feel sorry seeing how hard he studies He has no father to teach him, relying solely on self-study, working early and late. To be honest, I suspect he's holding onto resentment, waiting to succeed before seeking revenge."

Gu Huan frowned.

Xu Huaiyi continued, "If he really had such intentions, could we just ignore it We can't help with other things, but finding a good husband is always possible. I can train him in martial arts. I live on campus, and Wei Liang will take care of him. Even if he doesn't become a peerless master, he'll be able to protect himself. But as for other academic subjects, we're helpless…"

"Won't school start in a while"

"Do you think one show could teach him anything" Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!

Gu Huanxi pursed her lips and remained silent.

Xu Huaiyi said, "We can't delay his growth!"

Gu Huanxi pinched him irritably, "Getting to the point, you just want to find Mr. Jiang. It's interesting to be so roundabout, isn't it"

Xu Huaiyi grinned.

“I don’t think Mr. Jiang is a bad person, on the contrary, he is a top scholar, a great Confucian scholar of our time, the former Master of the National Academy, knowledgeable in both ancient and modern times, renowned throughout the land. How could I not be pleased” Gu Huan sighed, “What I’m worried about is that he won’t agree to take me on as a disciple. He came here to avoid the world and seek tranquility. What leverage do we have to make him look favorably upon us”

“Is that what you’re worried about I’ll take care of it!” Xu Huaiyi said, looking dismissive. “I have a way.”

Gu Huan looked at him thoughtfully, "What plan Don't go doing anything reckless, he is a scholar that's for sure, but from what I see, that old servant by his side is probably a martial arts expert. Don't just walk right up to him looking for trouble."

"Don't worry, I wouldn't be so foolish"

Otherwise How do you plan to win them over

Appeal to their emotions and enlighten them with reason.

"What's your relationship with that person Come on, can you debate against a scholar who is as learned as a champion"

Then offer him a bribe.

"Just go to sleep!"

People who have never seen good things, bring common objects to the door, it is self-inflicted humiliation.

Xu Huaiyi, however, looked confident. "Wife, you just need to nod and let me handle this," he said.

"Alright, alright, just go. I'll be waiting to see you get slapped in the face."

Perhaps the one who gets slapped in the face will be you.

..."

The next day, Xu Huaiyi drove a mule cart into the city himself. When entering and leaving the city gate, the line was very long and the speed was slow. The yamen servants checked more and more strictly, reflecting from the side that the current disaster situation was becoming increasingly pessimistic.

A large number of refugees poured into the capital from all directions, viewing it as their last salvation. Many had gritted their teeth and persevered until today, but the capital's response measures were not as good as they had imagined.before finally resting, but they couldn't sleep soundly, still thinking about going back up the mountain tomorrow for another harvest.All the houses in the village were bustling with activity, except...