The evil sister is in charge, and the mother is getting married

Chapter 19 Send to study?

"Then see you in town tomorrow!" When Sheng Chunhua saw her nod, she knew that the girl understood what she meant, so she urged her to go home.

Walking on the country path, the night sky is as dark as ink, covered by a layer of deep blue-black, dotted with stars.

The moon hangs high in the sky, casting a soft silver glow, adding a touch of mystery to the night.

The wind in early spring is still very cool. The breeze blows gently, bringing the rustling of distant trees and the faint scent of green grass.

"Uncle San, do you know if there's a good private school nearby? I want to send Huai'an and Huaimu there to study."

Sheng Wanqiu was the first to open the conversation and asked Uncle Sheng.

"You want to send them to school?" Sheng Dalin was very surprised. He didn't expect that his niece was serious about it. He thought she was just talking.

"Well, reading can broaden their horizons, so I want to send them to study."

Sheng Wanqiu spoke in a very calm tone, but in Sheng Huaian's heart, her words were like a small stone suddenly thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

Uncle Sheng also got to know his niece again. It turned out that she was not just a spoiled brat who would never give in. She also had a calm side.

"There's a good old scholar in Qiaojia Village. He runs a private school at home. You can go and ask him."

"Bai Haoyu is studying there. It takes about half an hour to walk from our village. It's not too far!" Uncle Sheng said after thinking for a while.

"Okay, I'll go ask tomorrow." Sheng Wanqiu nodded.

"Second brother, you must study hard when the time comes. You should study hard during the day, and come back to teach me and milk at night." Sheng Wanqiu rubbed her brother's furry head.

"Does milk have to learn too?" Sheng Huaian asked in surprise.

"Learn! Otherwise, if you and Huaimu become high-ranking officials in the future and fight for the title of Consort of Imperial Consort for me, when you receive the imperial edict, you will have to write your name into the family tree by hand, right?"

"If grandma can't write, who will write for her?"

"Oh! Then I will study hard and come back to teach you how to make milk!" Sheng Huaian nodded vigorously.

Sheng Wanqiu: Kids are so easy to fool!

Sheng Dalin: Mother! May you be blessed!
The next day, when Sheng Wanqiu got on the ox cart again with the bamboo basket on her back, the aunts in the village were obviously much more enthusiastic.

He praised her so much that her face turned red.

"Wanqiu, why didn't your grandma go to town with you?" asked Grandma Yang.

Yesterday, Sheng Wanqiu gave her a piece of mutton. The whole family ate it with their mouths drooling. Grandma Yang thanked her from the bottom of her heart.

Money is hard to earn these days, and there are many people in the family, so it’s not easy to eat meat.

"My grandma is making backpacks for my two younger brothers at home. They are going to school soon."

Sheng Wanqiu didn't want to hide it. It was only a matter of time before the villagers knew about it, so there was no need for her to hide it.

"Huaian and the others are going to study? Studying is good! Maybe your family will produce a high-ranking official in the future." Grandma Yang praised sincerely.

"Haha, then I'll take advantage of Grandma Yang's good wishes!" Sheng Wanqiu smiled.

Most of the people in the car were from Qingshan Village, and they all knew about Sheng Wanqiu's family situation. When they heard Sheng Wanqiu's words, they were secretly surprised. For two people who were studying, this tuition was not cheap!
In addition, pens, ink, paper and inkstone are all very expensive.

Sheng Wanqiu doesn't care what others think. She does whatever she wants to do and doesn't need others to judge whether she is right or wrong.

We soon arrived at Sishui Town, and followed the same process of paying to enter the town.

The first stop was to find a restaurant to sell the mutton. It was quite heavy to carry on the back.

Sheng Wanqiu came to the busiest main street, looked around, and this was it!
She carried the bamboo basket on her back and walked into a restaurant called Songhe Restaurant. "Hello, sir, we are not open yet!" The waiter saw Sheng Wanqiu walk in and immediately stepped forward to greet her warmly.

"Hey, young man, I'm not here to eat. I want to ask if you guys sell game here?"

"I have some fresh wild goat meat. I'd like to ask your shopkeeper if he wants some?"

Sheng Wanqiu explained in a calm and collected manner, scanning the store. The store was very clean, and the waiter didn't have that condescending expression. It seemed that the owner of this store was a very particular person.

"Oh! Yes, I have. Please wait a moment, I will go and call the shopkeeper!" The waiter answered and went to find the shopkeeper.

Soon, a thin old man with a goatee came out. He had a shrewd look in his eyes and a smile on his face.

"My last name is Jiang, and they all call me Shopkeeper Jiang. Can I have a look at your mutton?"

"Hello, Shopkeeper Jiang, of course you can. Take a look. I shot this last night. I killed it at home for easier transportation."

"This is a sheep's head and fresh mutton!"

Sheng Wanqiu put the bamboo basket on the ground, uncovered the floral cloth covering it, and showed the mutton inside to Shopkeeper Jiang.

Shopkeeper Jiang was startled as if he saw a huge sheep's head. Then he saw the mutton underneath. He touched it with his hand and put it under his nose to smell it.

"May I ask how much you plan to sell it for?" Shopkeeper Jiang raised his eyes and a shrewd smile appeared at the corner of his lips.

"To be honest, Shopkeeper Jiang, this is my first time selling game here, so I don't know how much I should sell it for."

"Looking at your celestial appearance, I believe you won't lie to me. I'll tell you whatever you say!"

"This sheep's head is just a bonus. I don't want any money!"

"Okay! Little girl, you have good taste. You know to come to our Songhe Restaurant."

"Our restaurant is famous for its honesty. This mutton is thirty-five coins per pound. If you trust me, I'll have my waiter take you to the weighing place!"

Shopkeeper Jiang looked at Sheng Wanqiu with admiration.

It had been a long time since he had met a girl who was so eloquent, not at all shy, and efficient.

"It's all up to Manager Jiang!" Sheng Wanqiu said with a bow.

Soon the waiter weighed out the mutton, which cost a total of ten taels and two cents of silver.

Sheng Wanqiu directly took the ten taels of silver and returned the remaining two cents.

"Thank you, Manager Jiang. I'll treat you to some tea!"

"Goodbye!" Sheng Wanqiu didn't say anything extra. She just bowed and said goodbye, then walked away with the empty bamboo basket on her back!
"Wait a minute." Shopkeeper Jiang called out to her.

"If you have game in the future, remember to come again, girl!"

"Pheasants, wild ducks, rabbits, wild boars, all are collected, preferably whole!"

"We also accept dried goods, such as mushrooms and the like. We accept all those that are of good quality!" Shopkeeper Jiang instructed.

"Okay, thank you for the information, Manager Jiang. If you hunt game in the future, I will send it to you as soon as possible. Goodbye!"

After watching Sheng Wanqiu walk away for a long time, Shopkeeper Jiang withdrew his gaze and put the two coins in his hand into his pocket.

"When this girl comes again, notify me immediately!" Shopkeeper Jiang gave the instructions, and the waiters nodded in agreement.

(End of this chapter)