Ajiu

Chapter 70 Pei Jiu?

"Pei Jiu?" The little girl named Wen Ya widened her eyes.

"My surname is Pei, and my first name is Ajiu." Ajiu straightened her face and corrected her with displeasure, "You can call me Ajiu."

In the past, Ajiu Ajiu has been calling, which is nice and kind.When I went to school, I wrote Pei Jiu as my name.Pei is a good surname, Jiu is a good name, and it looks good when written, but it's a bit weird to call it out.Pei Jiu, to accompany you?But if it was written as Pei Ajiu, it would be indecent and not like a daimyo.

Wen Ya blinked mischievously, and said with a smile: "Okay, I'll call you Ajiu."

There was a smile on Ajiu's face, and she became courteous, "If you don't mind, I can also call you Aya." Aya, it sounds nice too.

Wen Ya shook her head again and again, "I still don't want it! Ever since I was a child, my parents and older brothers and sisters have called me Wen Ya, but I am not used to it when I change it to A Ya."

The two little girls were chattering, looking speculative.Teacher Chu and Lin Youhui saw it in their eyes, and there were smiles on the corners of their lips.Lin Youhui watched Ajiu sit down, put away the small book basket, and bid farewell to Teacher Chu and wanted to leave because it was inconvenient to stay longer.Ajiu hurriedly got up and sent her out, and outside the classroom, Lin Youhui told Ajiu, "It's time to go to school, be careful about everything." Ajiu nodded her head repeatedly, and Lin Youhui asked Teacher Chu to take care of Ajiu, and turned her head and walked away.

"I forgot to tell my mother. At noon, I want to eat sweet and sour pork tenderloin, braised bamboo shoots in oil, and old duck soup." After watching Lin Youhui go away, Ah Jiu thought about the practical problem of lunch.

"Boudoir school has a canteen." Teacher Chu smiled.

"I am a very obedient child, but I am a little picky about meals." Ajiu said weakly.

Teacher Chu smiled, "There are two little girls left in the Lingtang outside to obey, anyway, it's fine for now, it's good to send them back to talk." You have little girls at home, so it's okay to go home and talk.

"Thank you, I don't need it for now." Ajiu smiled sweetly, "My mother will remember to send a food box, but I don't know what to send. Teacher, I hope my mother will have a good understanding with me."

Teacher Chu has taught many students, but few are as childish and clever as Ajiu. She couldn't help reaching out to touch her little head, and said gently: "Go back, rest for a while, and then I will take a break later." Classes are about to start."

Ajiu nodded obediently.

"Teacher, can I just sit still, or can I talk to my classmates?" Ajiu raised her face and asked attentively.

Teacher Chu couldn't help smiling, "Before class, you can talk." Ajiu's eyes lit up, "Got it, teacher." Saying goodbye to Teacher Chu, she returned to her seat and enthusiastically introduced herself to her deskmate Wen Ya, "... I have eight older brothers, and when it comes to me, it’s naturally Xiao Jiu. My older brothers are all named after Yu, so I followed my older brothers’ name, Ajiu, the Jiu of ‘repaying it with Qiongjiu’.”

Wen Ya asked with a guilty conscience: "'Repay it with Qiong Jiu', you have said it twice, is this a poem, or something? Ah Jiu, I have never heard of it."

She is only a few months older than Ajiu, a little over five years old this year, and has only read the Three Character Classic.

Ajiu tried her best to explain it to the little girl Wen Ya, "'Repaying it with Qiongjiu' comes from one of the three poems in the Zhongwei style. The poem is called Papaya. Papaya is about friends giving each other gifts, it is very beautiful."

Wen Ya was very envious, "Ajiu, you can read [-] poems, you are really knowledgeable." Ajiu giggled, "My mother told me that the [-] poems are divided into Feng, Ya and Song. I have read Feng and Xiaoya, but I don’t understand Daya and Song.”

Feng and Xiaoya are relatively easy to understand, lively and lively, Daya and Song, or court music, or music for sacrifices, are really unattractive to Xiao Ajiu.

"It's really great that you have a talented lady." Wen Ya exclaimed, "My mother... my mother..." She was a cheerful little girl, but at this moment, she suddenly blushed.

Ah Jiu guessed that Wen Ya's mother might not be a talented woman, or she might not be very literate.What's the point? In this era, women's status is low, knowledge is not popular, and there are many illiterate women.

"Mother, all you need is to love the child." Ajiu said comfortingly.

Mothers don't have to have too many advantages, as long as they love their children, that's enough.

Wen Ya became lively, "My mother loves me and my sister very much, as well as my elder brother! There are only three of us in my family, and my mother is strictest with my elder brother, then my elder sister, and finally me." She is an old Small, usually at home, mother Wen spoils her the most.

"Of course." Ajiu frowned with a smile.Wenya little girl, you don't even need to tell me, I can guess it!If it weren't for the love of your parents and the harmony of your family, how could you have such a bright smile and such a cheerful disposition?At first glance, it looks like a child with no worries, a child from a happy family, you can't fake it.

No matter how good a person is at concealing things, his state of life can be revealed through his face, smile, and posture, let alone a child, five or six years old.

The two were chatting, Wen Ya knew that Ajiu was the only daughter of a civil official's family, and Ajiu also knew that Wen Ya was the youngest daughter of Northwest General Wen Chongli. The Wen family had a simple population, only General Wen, Mrs. You and Wen Ya are five close relatives, harmonious and affectionate.

"My father has no brothers, not as good as your family." Wen Ya heard that Ajiu had an uncle, a third uncle, and a very kind aunt and third aunt, she was very impressed.Wen's family is small and she has no family, so she feels very lonely.

Most of the little girls in the classroom were sitting well-behaved. Seeing the two of them chatting and laughing constantly, a few of the little girls hesitated for a while, and whispered to their deskmates.While talking, people came in one after another. Gradually, the classroom was full.

Teacher Chu walked up to the podium in front of the classroom and coughed lightly.Ajiu immediately sat down with a wink, seeing that Wen Ya was still in the mood, her eyes sparkling and she wanted to talk again, so she shook her head slightly, signaling her to stop and sit down.

Wen Ya sticks out her tongue, sits upright, with a stern face, as if very well-behaved and obedient.Seeing it, Ajiu couldn't help being amused.

Teacher Chu gave a speech at the beginning of the term, to the effect that he welcomed the students to come to Huiming Boudoir, and encouraged everyone to work hard, study hard, and make progress every day.Most of the students were sitting upright, with stern faces, only Ajiu listened attentively, nodding their heads from time to time, expressing their agreement and cooperation.

Teacher Chu saw the expressions and movements of the students in the audience, and a smile flashed in his eyes.Ah Jiu, you are such a well-informed elementary school student, it's hard for the teacher not to like you.

Teacher Chu instructed everyone to stand up one by one from the first row and introduce themselves, "Please be sure to state your surname, first name, place of origin, age, etc., so that everyone can get to know each other."

The first little girl who stood up was petite, and said in a soft voice, "I, my surname is Fang, and my name is Xinxin..." She went to school the first day, and it was the first time she experienced such an occasion, and she was a little timid.

Teacher Chu smiled and praised her, and asked her to sit down.Next, the little girls stood up one by one, some generous, some timid, some shy, and said their names, ages, etc. one by one.Some children's voices were small and thin, and Ajiu listened with pricked ears, but she didn't hear her real name.

When it was Ajiu's turn, she stood up gracefully, with a big smile on her face, "Hello, Teacher Chu, and students, my surname is Pei, Feiyi Pei, and my name is Ajiu, Jiu from 'Repaying It with Qiongjiu'. I just celebrated my fifth birthday, my ancestral home is Shaanxi, I grew up in Gusu, and I have been in Beijing for a year..."

The little girls were probably overwhelmed by her magnanimity, but no one noticed that her name was Pei Jiu.

After Ajiu, Wen Ya also smiled and stood up, "Hello everyone, I am Wen Ya, Wen Ya, Wen Ya, Ya, I am almost six years old. I applied last year, but my boudoir school said I was not old enough, so I was not accepted." , came here this year, and finally got my wish!"

Wen Ya smiled happily.

After that, another little girl stood up one after another, but Ajiu didn't pay much attention.At the last little girl, Ajiu heard a timid voice, "My surname is Mei, the plum of Meihua, and my name is Aqiong..." She paused, and said hesitantly, "'Repay it with Qiong Jiu ' Joan."

Ajiu turned around in surprise, only to see a little girl with a pretty face and about the same height as her standing there a little at a loss, she turned out to be someone she knew.This is Zhao Zhen's daughter, the eldest sister.

Got a name?May Joan?Ajiu laughed quietly, Miss Mei, your name doesn't seem to be better than mine.

After Mei Qiong sat down, Teacher Chu praised everyone warmly, and explained the rules of boudoir school one by one: you can bring little girls into the boudoir school to serve, but you are not allowed to enter the classroom during class.When in class, if you want to organize books, paper, and grind ink, you are not allowed to use hands on others, and you must do it yourself, etc.

Since it was the first day of class, Teacher Chu knew that the little girls were tired from sitting, so she announced that get out of class was over and allowed them to rest in the classroom, drink tea, or go out to the yard to look at the flowers and trees, or deal with some private matters.

The little girl of Ajiu's family hurriedly brought tea and snacks, "Miss Nine, are you hungry? Are you thirsty?" Knowing that Ajiu will eat and drink soon, she quickly opened the small basket she brought and took out the teapot and teacups , dishes, and send Ajiu to drink tea and eat snacks.

Ajiu invited Wen Ya, "Together, together." Wen Ya was not polite, picked up a red bean paste bun and ate it, and praised: "It's so small, but there are many holes, and the taste is very good. Ajiu, your red bean paste is very delicate Yeah, it's different from anything I've eaten before."

"The red bean paste needs to be washed carefully!" Ajiu boasted, "When we are free, I will tell you how to wash the red bean paste!" Wen Ya nodded, "Sure, you tell me, I will tell my mother when I get home, and let her do the same."

The two were eating happily. Lin Hao, Lin Chan, and Lin Yuan came to see their little cousin together. They were accompanied by a girl in an apricot yellow dress. She was about the same height as Lin Chan, and looked clean and simple.As soon as the four came in, Ajiu cheered, "Big cousin, second cousin, third cousin!" Wen Ya was also very happy, "Big sister!" It turned out that the girl who was traveling with the Lin sisters was Wen Ya's sister, Wen Wen.

Ah Jiu happily shook hands with Wen Ya, "Wen Ya, your sister and my cousin seem to be very close." Although Wen Ya didn't know what shaking hands meant, she nodded happily, "A Jiu, we are destined!"

Lin Hao and the others smiled when they saw that the two little girls were so friendly when they first met.Lin Hao told the two of them, "Okay, no quarrels, no births." Wen Wen said, "As long as you two don't fight, you can do whatever you want."

Wen Ya's eyes widened, "Sister, I'm very gentle, I don't fight!" Wen Wen endured a smile, "Yes, my little sister is gentle, I don't fight, I don't fight."

Lin Hao pulled La Wenya, and said in a low voice: "My little Ajiu will only go to school this spring. Last winter, she read to her brothers at home. If she gets into a fight, ask them to come Help." Wen Wenle said, "Succeed, these two little girls are rivals in chess and have companions."

After seeing my sister and saying a few good words, Lin Hao and the others left, and they still had to go to class.After Lin Hao and the others left, classes started here. Mr. Chu taught calligraphy, starting from the posture of holding a pen, and he taught it very carefully and patiently.

When it was almost noon, Ajiu patted her belly.Alas, at this point, if you are at home, it's time for lunch.Ajiu looked at Teacher Chu eagerly, hoping that she would announce the dismissal of get out of class soon.

Hanlin Academy, when it was almost noon, the two editors discussed going out to Daoxiang Xiaozhu across the street, "The food there is not bad." The box is full of chicken, duck, fish and meat, with a combination of meat and vegetables, and the aroma is tangy.

Second Master Pei's No. 40 Scholar and Tanhua are also there.The number one scholar is a middle-aged man in his 22s, very calm, Tanhua is [-] years old, handsome and charming, both of them are envious, "Edited by Da Pei, edited by Xiao Pei, so delicious." "Ling Zhengzheng Xianhui, if it's my family, she won't care what I eat outside."

Uncle Pei smiled and said, "I'm taking advantage of my second brother. To tell you the truth, I'm the same as you, and I don't care about it at home." Second Master Pei also laughed, "I'm taking advantage of my little girl. Otherwise, there is no such treatment."

In the past, when Second Master Pei went to work, Pei Qi and Pei Yu went to school, they would each go out for lunch.Ah Jiu went to school this time, but it was different.Boudoir school has a canteen, but there are so many people eating in the canteen, how can it be refined and particular?Lin Youhui ordered someone to carefully cook Ajiu's favorite food at home and send it to Huiming's boudoir.Since I gave it to Ah Jiu, the two sons are not far away, so of course they have to send it together; and the three sons of the elder brother's family cannot be left behind.Lin Youhui had already been busy with so many people anyway, so he would send another copy to the Hanlin Academy as soon as Uncle Pei and Erye Pei brothers.

"I see." Zhuangyuan and Tanhua both smiled when they heard this.They are of the same age as Second Master Pei, so it is inevitable to talk about homework, and they also know that there is only this little girl in Pei's family, what kind of baby is she.Dare to love this Pei family, for the little girl to go to school, the men in the whole family are lucky.Haha, Xiao Pei's daughter is amazing.

After eating, the servant packed up the food box and took it away. Uncle Pei coughed, "Zhong Lang, you said that little Ajiu will be afraid when she goes to school the first day?" Second Master Pei rubbed his nose, "I shouldn't be afraid , However, I don’t know if I will quarrel or fight with my classmates.”

Ah Jiu was worried about this problem last winter, and Second Master Pei was infected by Ah Jiu.

The two brothers discussed several times in the afternoon, "Is Ajiu used to school in the boudoir? Do you get along with the teacher and classmates?" After leaving the Yamen, the two did not go home directly, but went to Guozijian Street to pick up Ajiu together.

Zhuoyuxuan is the place where the little girls go to school, and a small door is opened alone.When Uncle Pei and Second Master Pei arrived at the door, five brothers including Pei Wei and Pei Jue were already waiting at the door.These little brothers are either studying in the Imperial College or Hongming Academy, and they are all on this street, so they are very close.

Seeing Uncle Pei and Second Master Pei also come to pick up Ajiu, the five brothers greeted him with smiles.Pei Xuan pretended to complain, "Daddy, you never picked me up when I was in school." Uncle Pei and Second Master Pei were delighted, "Not only you, but also your brothers. There is not only one little Ajiu in our family what?"

After Zhuoyuxuan finished school, the little girls came out one after another. The men and boys of the Pei family stretched their necks to look at the door together, "Where's Ajiu? Where's Ajiu?"

Ajiu's small figure appeared in front of her, and Pei Lang and Pei Yu hurried forward, "Sister!" Ajiu's eyebrows curled up with a smile, "Fourth brother, sixth brother!" She happily waved goodbye to Wen Ya, holding each other hand in hand. Holding Pei Lang and Pei Yuan with one hand, he cheered, "Uncle, Daddy!"

Wen Ya was picked up by her father, General Wen himself.General Wen was more than a head taller than ordinary men, tall and burly, very eye-catching.However, no matter how proud General Wen was, he was alone, and there were seven people from the Pei family, big and small, who came to pick up Ajiu.

Wen Ya stretched out her fat fingers and counted them one by one, then pursed her mouth, "Father, Ajiu has seven people coming to pick me up, and I only have you." General Wen laughed loudly, "Call your brother here tomorrow! Your brother And me, at least three of them!" Wen's father and son are tall and big, showing their stature.

Wen Ya made the calculations, "One person is worth three, and there are still not as many family members as Ajiu." Now General Wen can't help it, "Girl, let Dad think about it slowly, think about it slowly." To fool Wen Ya Get in the car and go.

Ah Jiu proudly showed off to her uncle, father, and brothers, "The teacher likes me so much! My classmates also like me, and there is no one who doesn't like me!" When everyone saw her look, they couldn't help joking.Uncle Pei took his three sons home, Ah Jiu waved goodbye to his uncle, and was carried into the carriage by Second Master Pei.

When Ah Jiu got home, she also showed off to Lin Youhui, "Everyone likes me!" After showing off, she remembered an important matter, and said angrily, "When my grandfather returns to the capital, I will discuss it with his old man. Let him give me another name." Grandfather, my name is not Pei Jiu!
In fact, Erye Pei and Lin Youhui also discovered this problem when they signed up for school.Pei Jiu, to accompany you?However, Prefect Pei was not in the capital, so it would not be respectful for them to change the name given by their grandfather.

"Good girl, our family name is Pei, and you happen to be ninth." Second Master Pei cherished Ajiu, but for the time being, he was helpless.Lin Youhui smiled, "My dear girl, grandpa will be in the capital soon, so don't worry."

Ajiu was comforted by her parents, and soon became happy. She said happily, "Father, mother, I decided to call myself Ajiu all the time. Ajiu is a very nice name!" pleasing to the ear.

"Smart child!" Lin Youhui bent down, smiling and pinching her tender little face.

After showing off, Ajiu sat down on the kang, took out three hundred poems and flipped through them, "Wen Ya hasn't read the whole poem yet, I know how to recite it, teach her!" Enthusiastically, she planned to be a little teacher.

"The trouble with people is to be a teacher." Second Master Pei laughed at her.

"Isn't it a joy to learn and never tire of teaching?" Ah Jiu spoke eloquently.

"Sister, you have memorized it." Pei Qi came over to correct me with a very academic spirit, "'I never get tired of learning, I never tire of teaching' comes from my self-report, and 'I'm so happy' comes from my study."

"Is 'I never get tired of learning, never tire of teaching' come from the Analects of Confucius? Is it from the Analects of Confucius? Are these two sentences from the same book?" Ajiu held the scroll in her hand, squinted at her brother, and looked at her brother again. It's disgust and pride, not to mention how interesting it is.

Seeing her small appearance, her parents and brothers roared with laughter.

Little Ajiu, you learned a lot on your first day at school.

(End of this chapter)