Chapter 43 - Chapter 43: Chapter 43:1 Can Help You_l (1/2)
Chapter 43: Chapter 43:1 Can Help You_l
Translator: 549690339
Wei Jinyi is not even a student, let alone having taken the exams necessary to become a scholar, let alone a degree holder.
He has not taken any exams.
Though he is an unloved illegitimate son, if he wanted to take the exams, surely Wei Mingting and Mrs. Yun would agree. After all, it would be an honor for the family if he were to succeed.
“In the past, I had no interest in it.” Wei Jinyi replies.
“In the past?”
“Yes.”
“And now?”
“There has been a slight change.”
“Are you thinking of taking the exams then?” Wei Ruo asked.
Wei Jinyi is just sixteen now. It might be a bit later than his half-brother Yichen, but in an era where scholars took exams for life, it wasn’t considered too late.
Wei Jinyi didn’t respond to that. Instead, he asks about Wei Ruo’s situation, “I heard mother is arranging for you to take classes at the magistrate’s office.”
“Yes, I hope she does it slowly.” Wei Ruo replies.
“You don’t want to go?” Wei Jinyi asked.
“Mm, I don’t want to go.” Wei Ruo frowned and sighed helplessly.
“Is it that you don’t want to go to school or don’t want to go to the magistrate’s office?” Wei Jinyi asked again.
“While I don’t particularly want to go to school, I despise the idea of studying with Wei Qingwan even more.” Wei Ruo responded.
Possibly due to owing their lives to each other, Wei Ruo was not as guarded with Wei Jinyi. She shared things that she couldn’t say to others in the Wei Family with him.
Wei Jinyi knew about the situation last time as well.
Wei Ruo says, “In fact, I wanted to find a female tutor, but it was vetoed. I don’t know how long I can delay with the excuse of the wasteland in the south of the city.”
Wei Ruo could absolutely afford to hire a tutor. She could even find a decent one, but it would be troublesome to get the military prefecture’s approval without exposing herself. As of now, Wei Ruo couldn’t figure out a suitable solution.
Wei Jinyi stared at the frowning Wei Ruo and said, “I can help you find a reputable female tutor.”
“You can find a reputable female tutor?” Wei Ruo looked at Wei Jinyi skeptically.
Renowned female tutors aren’t easy to hire. It’s not just about money.
“My biological mother hailed from a scholarly family and has some connections in this field. I maintain contact with my mother’s side; I believe it’s not too difficult to help you find a female tutor.” Wei Jinyi explained.
Wei Ruo didn’t know much about Wei Jinyi’s biological mother’s situation. But looking at his serious expression, she realized he earnestly wanted to help her and felt confident about doing so.
So, Wei Ruo didn’t hesitate.
“If you can find a good female teacher, maybe I can make it work and convince them to let me avoid studying with Wei Qingwan.” Suddenly, Wei Ruo had a plan.
Wei Jinyi watched her curled perfect smile and the lively eyes sparkling with cunningness, somewhat expecting her arrangement in this matter.
Wei Ruo, after chatting with Wei Jinyi for a while, Xiumei and Xiaobei carried the prepared dishes back.
Three dishes and one soup, steaming hot with tantalizing aroma.
Wei Ruo asked Xiumei to sit down and eat with them, and Wei Jinyi called for Xiaobei as well.
They were not stiff people. As there was no one else around that day, they didn’t need to keep the clear distinction between master and servant.
The stone table in the Octagonal Pavilion was occupied by four people. Of the four served dishes, three were not spicy.
Wei Ruo had warned Wei Jinyi beforehand that the stir-fried chicken giblets would be as spicy as the earlier seafood hotpot. She advised him not to touch it and to drink more chicken soup.