PWDLAW Chapter 35: Reading and Learning Characters

 Chapter 35: Reading and Learning Characters

Ye Muyu felt that her thoughts were becoming more and more down-to-earth. While she was cutting the sweet potatoes into pieces and washing them, Chu Heng returned holding several pieces of old ginger. Ye Muyu took them and was about to cut them into chunks when Chu Heng reminded her "Don't use too much. Everything in moderation, as excess is harmful." Ye Muyu didn't refute his advice. Although ginger had uses beyond medicinal value, in this era specific experiments were impossible, so ancient books became the only standard. Moreover, what Chu Heng said wasn't wrong and Ye Muyu naturally listened. After cutting a bit of ginger and adding it to the dish, she adjusted the flavor. Ye Muyu then started boiling water in the pot to cook meatballs soup. Chu Heng didn't stay in the kitchen any longer. He went to the west wing of the house to assess Chu Jin's homework. "Recite the Thousand Character Classic once." Chu Heng sat on a stool, took out a book and directly instructed Chu Jin to recite. Chu Jin stumbled through the recitation and Chu Heng's eyebrows furrowed instantly. Perhaps out of fear, although Chu Jin's recitation wasn't smooth, he at least managed to memorize the first half. Chu Heng checked the characters he had written, noticed the later ones were done quite earnestly and didn't scold him further. He collected the copied paper and handed it to him, saying "This is the paper you used. Put it away yourself." Chu Jin hurriedly took it. If it were his usual self he would probably not care. But today, copying books was too painful and he was afraid of making mistakes and being punished to copy more. He obediently found a wooden box and neatly placed the papers inside. Seeing this, Chu Heng took the opportunity to educate him about the significance of the four treasures of the study – paper, ink, brush, and inkstone. "If a person is wealthy and talented, the spring scenery enters the brush and paper." "This poem was mentioned by the famous Song Dynasty poet Su Shi in 'Writing on a Twig Painted by the Yanzhou Prefect.' It refers to the four treasures of the study, particularly 'paper.'" "For scholars, achievements are realized through the four treasures of the study. Naturally, they cannot be treated casually. Although you are still young, you need to understand the value of paper, ink, brush, and inkstone." "Dad, I'll cherish them." Chu Jin hadn't paid much attention to the four treasures of the study before. At his playful age and with Ye Yunlan's indulgence, he never thought about it. Now that Chu Heng brought it up specifically, Chu Jin couldn't pretend to be ignorant. Children are afraid of adults. Although Chu Jin didn't understand the significance of reading at his age and hadn't reached the age to consider life's big issues, with Chu Heng's stern guidance, he dared not waste any more time playing and being stubborn. After talking to his son for a while, Chu Heng suddenly remembered Ye Muyu's mention of wanting to study. Turning his head, he saw Chu Ziluo at the window, listening with great interest. He waved his hand calling her in. "Come and sit here." Chu Ziluo didn't dare to resist and obediently walked over to sit on the stool. She kept her head down, not daring to make eye contact with Chu Heng. Chu Heng asked "Ziluo, do you also want to study?" "Study?" Chu Ziluo was slightly stunned, seemingly not expecting to be involved in such an expensive matter. Thinking of everyone's aspirations for studying, Chu Ziluo asked with some anxiety, "Dad, can I also study?" "But everyone says that girls don't need to study." "To have younger brother study, Dad study, take the imperial examination for a high-ranking official and then mom and I can live a good life. In fact, I already think our current life is pretty good. Dad, studying will waste a lot of money." Looking at his daughter's sensible appearance, Chu Heng couldn't help but think of her being implicated by Ye Yunlan in his previous life.

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