vrcanaries Chapter 409 He also wants to go to Jingyuan Academy
Chapter 409 He also wants to go to Jingyuan Academy
"Why at the Summer Palace?" Meng Ze asked, frowning.
"I found out that it was because it was so hot in the capital at the time, and Madam Zou, who was pregnant, couldn't stand the heat. She couldn't eat or sleep because of the heat at home."
"The doctor said that continuing like this would damage the fetus and harm the health of both mother and child. Therefore, Lord Xie sent Madam Zou to the Summer Palace to recuperate. The scenery there is serene, and Madam Zou's condition improved after only a few days."
After listening, Meng Ze lowered his eyes and began to ponder.
"We must visit this summer resort in person."
“But eldest brother, now you have to go to the front yard to teach Xie Jue to read every day. How are we going to get out? This summer resort is quite far from the capital. It takes almost a whole day to ride there.”
"Let me think about it," Meng Ze said slowly, tapping his fingers lightly on the table.
Qinglan Courtyard.
"You're back! You're back! Second brother, you're back!"
Upon seeing Xie Jing, Xie Jue cheered and ran forward, his face beaming with joy.
He reached out and took the book box from Xie Jing's hand.
Her tone carried a hint of coquettishness: "Second brother, why did it take you so long to come back? Did you learn a lot today?"
Master Gu disliked students using pageboys.
Therefore, Xie Jing had to go to Jingyuan Academy by himself, and he also had to pack his own books.
Xie Jing raised an eyebrow, glanced at him sideways, and asked with a smile, "So eager today? What are you up to this time?"
"What ideas could I possibly have?"
Xie Jue looked up at him innocently, her voice soft as she said, "I'm so well-behaved~"
Xie Jing crossed his arms and looked at him with a slight raised eyebrow, clearly not believing him.
"Okay, okay," Xie Jue said, pouting.
"It's nothing, I just wanted to ask if Jingyuan Academy is any good?"
He looked at Xie Jing with sparkling eyes.
During this time, many maids have been talking about Jingyuan Academy.
After listening to them talk about it for a while, he couldn't help but become curious.
What is Jingyuan Academy really like?
Is it really that good?
“Jingyuan Academy is indeed different from Wutong Academy, which I attended before. There are significant differences.”
"The ultimate goal here is not to pass the imperial examinations. The teachers not only taught the way to govern the country and keep it at peace, but also the true meaning of how to conduct oneself in society."
They believed that one virtuous person was better than a thousand or even more scholars who could only recite scriptures.
"Although I follow Master Gu, there are not only Master Gu here, but also many other masters."
"Most teachers employed flexible teaching methods and emphasized guiding students to think independently. For example, some teachers liked to use storytelling to explain the principles of governing a country; others used examples from astronomy, geography, and military strategy to inspire students to summarize patterns from practice."
"That sounds interesting!" Xie Jue said, her eyes sparkling.
He also wants to go to Jingyuan Academy!
He was fond of abacus calculation. When Mr. Zhong was alive, he would spend half a day studying the classics and history, and the other half studying abacus calculation.
But this teacher is a fool!
I can't do abacus at all!
He was only allowed to study the classics, histories, philosophical works, and literary collections each day.
Ask him about abacus calculation, and it turns out he's not even as good at it as I am.
He plans to find another renowned teacher!
However, I'll tell my mother about this when it's more or less time.
His mother planned many things for him, and there were so many things to worry about in the Marquis's mansion.
He couldn't trouble his mother with everything.
He's five years old now, not a three-year-old anymore!
"Second brother, does Jingyuan Academy have any teachers who are particularly good at arithmetic?"
Xie Jing looked at him and immediately understood what the kid was thinking.
He smiled and said, "I don't know, but I can ask around for you."
Jingyuan Academy did not have clear admission standards; everything depended on the teachers' decisions.
If a teacher is willing to accept you as a disciple, you can enter Jingyuan Academy and then receive instruction from other teachers.
Xie Jue is his younger brother, so he will naturally consider his feelings more.
If he can enter Jingyuan Academy at such a young age, then his future will be secure.
However, this is also the difficulty: he is too young.
I wonder if any teacher would be willing to take him in.
He'll have to ask Master Gu about all this tomorrow.
"What are you saying?" a clear and pleasant voice rang out.
Qin Jiuwei stepped into the hall.
"Mother!" Xie Jue called out immediately, her voice crisp and clear.
Xie Jing also called out softly, "Mother."
Qin Jiu approached with a smile, followed by two maids.
A person holds a tray with three glass cups on it. The liquid in the cups is clear, and the rims of the cups are inlaid with small pieces of ice.
The other person held a small bowl filled with glistening, honey-soaked fruit pulp, its sweet aroma wafting through the air.
The iced drink was placed on the table, and the bowls and cups clinked together with a crisp, pleasant sound.
Xie Jue's eyes immediately lit up.
Wow! It's ice!
Qin Jiu chuckled softly, "Although it's not yet the height of summer, it's already unbearably hot. So I ordered someone to open the ice cellar and take out some ice."
The Xie family was a large clan, so naturally they had an ice cellar.
However, the ice cellar would not have been opened so early in previous years, but now Qin Jiuwei is in charge of the Marquis's residence.
When it opens is entirely up to her.
Xie Jue cheered.
Qin Jiuwei handed them the iced drinks, one for each of them.
Xie Jing took a sip from the glass and immediately showed a satisfied expression.
"So sweet and refreshing! Mother, second brother, you should try some too!"
Xie Jing raised his glass, drank it, nodded gently, and said softly, "It's really good."
My mother has always been very knowledgeable about food.
Xie Jue looked at the table and noticed there were only three cups. He couldn't help but ask, "Should we leave some for my elder brother and father?"