Chapter 237: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 237: Gaining Another Uncle (5)
As Mo Yan held the little bundle and brought it closer to cow's udder, she said, "Weren't you the same when you were young? Little bundles like this need plenty of sleep to grow quickly."
Smelling the scent of milk, the little bundle instinctively opened its mouth and started sucking. Its eyes, round and bright, slowly opened as well, shining a beautiful bright yellow.
"I wonder when Xiao Hua will come back. If we don't send you back soon, your mother won't recognize you."
Looking at the sweetly feeding little bundle, Mo Yan sighed helplessly.
That Xiao Hua hadn't shown her face since entering the mountain. Mo Yan didn't have time to go into the mountain to find her, feeling that she was becoming more and more wild.
"By the way, big sister, dad still hasn't come back. Could it be that things didn't go well at Changshan Academy?" Zhen'er held a bunch of grass, his little face full of worry.
Mo Yan, upon hearing this, also felt worried. "It shouldn't be. Maybe something delayed them."
Yesterday morning, Li Zhong drove Mo Qingze to Changshan Academy, but they hadn't returned yet. She had no idea how things were going.
Just as she was thinking about it, Xin'er hurriedly ran over and shouted, "Sister, sister, dad and the others are back."
Upon hearing this, Mo Yan quickly carried the little bundle and headed to the front.
Zhen'er also threw the grass in his hand and followed behind.
"Dad, from the looks of it, did things go well at Changshan Academy?" Mo Yan entered the hall and saw Mo Qingze looking pleased. It was obvious that things had gone well, and she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Mo Qingze could hardly contain his excitement, nodding with a smile. "Yes, it's done. Three days from now, I'll be going to Changshan Academy."
With the affirmative answer, Mo Yan and her siblings cheered happily, praising their father's capability.
After the joyous moment, Mo Yan continued, "Dad, our home is quite far from Changshan Academy. It's too tiring to commute every day. We should rent a house nearby for you."
Mo Qingze shook his head. "That's not necessary. The academy provides room and board arrangements, so I'll just stay there."
Although he could also rent a house outside, the nearby houses were too expensive, and he didn't plan to rent one.
Mo Yan disagreed, "It's better to rent outside. Living alone is quieter, and you can make whatever you want to eat. Plus, it'll be cheaper for me to visit you with Xin'er and Zhen'er in the future."
She had lived in a dormitory in her previous life. Leaving aside the dormitory environment, the taste of the cafeteria food was a big problem. Especially from enrollment to graduation, the menu never changed.
Mo Qingze hesitated a bit. "The houses near the academy are in high demand, costing at least three taels of silver per month, and they're not as spacious as the courtyard we used to live in."
"That's not a problem. We still have some spare money at home, and there haven't been any major expenses recently. Besides, the dividends from the timber business are quite substantial. It's enough to cover a year's rent in a month."
The high cost of living near the school was inevitable, but for the Mo family, it was still affordable. Mo Yan preferred to spend a little more to ensure her father had a good place to live and take care of his health. After all, in this era, each imperial examination was not just about knowledge but also about physical health.
Seeing his daughter's insistence, Mo Qingze could only agree. "The money will still come from the family. Your share of dividends from the timber business is your private fund. Save it for your dowry... uh, for yourself, don't spend it recklessly."
Mo Yan was speechless. How could she not understand what her father's hesitation meant? Could it be that her father was already considering her lifelong affairs?
Thinking of this, her previously joyful mood became somewhat irritated.
After asking about some other matters regarding the academy, Mo Yan learned that Changshan Academy only had one day off per month, with only two days each time. She decided to visit her father every seven days, bringing him some fresh vegetables and spring water from the spirit spring to ensure he stayed healthy.
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