Goldfield
Chapter 95: Entering School

In the past, the village youths often went to the mountains to trap some rabbits and kill some pheasants because they had seen Hunter Zhao and Yu Hai making money from hunting. However, ever since Yu Hai had an accident, other than the extremely skilled Hunter Zhao, most of the other villagers did not dare to go to the mountains anymore.

Old Zhang had been living in Xishan Village for decades and this was the first time he had heard that wild beasts like wild bears existed in the mountains! Even though a wild bear had been killed, who knew what other beasts and beasts lived on the mountain?

Yu Hai smirked, “This is no big deal. As long as you don't go far into the mountains, you won't have any problems. People in nearby villages pass through forests in the mountains every day. After all these years, have you heard about the accidents that happened? At that time, it was because we were not careful and worried about a bear that had just woken up from its winter sleep. Without prevention.in the future, as long as we are more careful we will be fine. ”

The old Zhang only sighed and shook his head. He took out two of the three copper coins given to him and said, “Your children do not take up much space, so you only have to pay for one person. Your family has no easy life.. ”.

Xiaocao thanked Grandpa Zhang. Although his family was currently not lacking one or two copper coins, they were all still feeling grateful for Old Zhang's kindness and goodwill. The two brothers chose the middle spot on the ox cart and leaned their backs onto Little Shitou's bag as they crouched down. Yu Hai sat next to Old Zhang in front and spent time chatting with him about non-essential matters. Qian Wen sat beside the two siblings as she quietly read aloud from a book. His head nodded gently following the movement of the wagon.

The ox cart started and stopped several times. As it passed through the third village, the wagon was finally filled with people going into the city. Xiaocao and his younger brother had been firmly wedged in the middle of the vehicle and could not even stick their feet out. Although uncomfortable, Xiaocao felt this was not the right time to complain. Qian Wen seemed to feel her discomfort and decided to switch places with her. This allowed him to sit on the side of the carriage and dangle down. It was definitely more comfortable than curling up on his feet.

Xiaocao smiled thankfully at Qian Wen. Meanwhile, Little Shitou managed to slip herself between her father and Grandpa Zhang. He had taken Old Zhang's bullwhip and used it to draw in the air…

It wasn't until breakfast time when the wagon arrived in Tanggu City. Xiaocao carefully cradled the fine woven basket along the way. Inside the basket were some gifts he planned to give to the academy's principal. With Qian Wen guiding them, the three managed to directly go to Rongxuan Academy.

The main gate to the school was large and spectacular, and on top of that gate was an inscription board with the inscription ‘Rongxuan Academy’ on it. In fact, the words had been written by the emperor emeritus himself. The school grounds have been designed with symmetrical lines and have deep pages. The main building was built on the central axis, and the classroom where the headmaster personally taught was located right in the center of the complex. The other lecture hall was divided into two rows on the side. Dining rooms, prayer rooms, and ancestral halls are arranged around the left and right of the main wings.

The layers of scenery within the courtyard provide a stunning and extraordinary atmosphere. There was a pond with a river, a stone bridge, and a pavilion.A person walking around could hear the faint rhythm of students repeating the words they read in their books. It is a place that drips culture and learning, and the people who visit cannot help but feel a deep sense of respect and attraction…

With Qian Wen's guidance, the three managed to enter smoothly through the academy's main gate. As they walked through the secluded and desolate path, they could not help but walk lighter than usual.

It was currently meal time at the academy, so Qian Wen directly brought them to the ‘ page canteen’. The area was divided into two pages. One of them is where the students can eat. The other smaller areas were a bit more elegant and that was for the teachers.

Xiaocao tightly squeezed the handle of his basket and happily followed Qian Wen from behind. When they reached the moon-shaped round gate, they were stopped by a black-robed student, “Murid, this was the courtyard where the teachers ate. If you want to eat, please go there. ”

Qian Wen respectfully greeted and calmly replied, “Brother, if you don't mind, please, can you report to the principal and tell him that the boy from the dock he received to the school is here to report for duty .. ”

The principal has personally accepted the new student? The black-robed young man peered curiously at the boy wearing a new set of cotton-coated clothes and the shabby-clothed little man and girl. He paused for a moment and then nodded, “Please wait a moment here ..”

Inside the canteen, School Head Yuan was enjoying a snack with the academy's supervisor and the ceremonial and historical officials. When he heard what the student principal reported, his eyes immediately shone and asked sillyly, “Is the girl with him around seven to eight years old? Did he come empty handed? Did he really bring anything? ”

The academy supervisor was considered to be his old friend and knew that he had never received anyone else's gifts. Flabbergasted, he secretly asked himself why his old friend had asked such a thing. Doesn't this ... doesn't this make it clear that you want something from him? What kind of person could make his old friend do something outside of his character? Ceremonial and history officials also glanced at the headmaster in confusion.

The headmaster quietly peeked towards the headmaster and calmly replied, “The little girl is holding a basket in her hand. There was a piece of rough cloth covering the top, so I had no idea what was in the basket. ”

In his heart he felt that this was not right and proper. The three of them looked like they came from a poor family, what kind of unfortunate gift could they give? It could be some chicken eggs, or a bunch of dried vegetables, at most it would be old chicken. What to look forward to?

However, when the Headmaster heard his reply, his expression became even more excited. The old man suddenly stood up with ‘wuss’ and paced a few steps while laughing, “It looks like this little girl has common sense in her head! Quick, quick, let those people in! ”

Qian Wen felt even more shocked when she learned that the principal would personally accept the Yu Family. What kind of talent did Little Shitou possess that made the esteemed principal love her so much?

School Head Yuan noticed that she was wearing a student uniform: a long dress. She smiled at him and nodded her head, “Are you a student in the junior class? Whatis yourname? Are you from the same hometown as Yu Fan and his sister? ”

They had to admit, School Head Yuan had a strong memory. After these few days had passed, he could still clearly remember Little Shitou's full name. As for being able to recognize Qian Wen as a student in the junior class, it was not because she had an impression of Qian Wen. Instead, the classes in the academy: SD, Junior High, Junior High, and Advanced, all had different uniform colors.

The children in the elementary grade wore long robes in ink blue. The base class had a navy blue, a blue junior class, and the advanced class wore a pale moon blue color. By looking at the sea blue uniform that Qian Wen was wearing, School Head Yuan could tell a glimpse at what class he was in.

Qian Wen respectfully bowed to Grand Scholar Yuan in response to his question. School Head Yuan stared clearly at the basket in Xiaocao's hands and recklessly cheered Qian Wen up with a few sentences. The boy felt overwhelmed by his attention. The old man waved his hand to let Qian Wen go eat and then he smiled broadly at Xiaocao. She rubbed her hands in anticipation, “Little girl, what's in your basket? The voracious monster in my stomach is already rumbling, quickly remove it. ”.

The academy supervisor and the rite officials looked at each other and then simultaneously looked away —— we did not know this embarrassing man, we did not know him …

“Honored school head, your nose is really good! I brought some boiled pork head meat and pickled fish. Would you like to try it? ” Xiaocao took out two mouth-watering dishes of boiled food from the basket and placed them on the table in front of the three important figures of the academy.

“Boiled pork head meat? Was it the dish most favored by emperor emeritus? That's amazing.. ah! You two, didn't you two say that you were full? If you are full, go, quickly leave now.. ”The head of the Yuan School protects two plates of food as it is his favorite treasure. He wanted to keep his beloved food away from the two hungry wolves who were his old friends.

The academy supervisor and the ceremonial officials had been friends with him for a long time, so they naturally knew what type of personality he had. They looked at the table full of food that had just been touched and the cup of wine that was just gulped. The two of them looked at each other bitterly and quietly got up to go —— it seems like they need to ask the kitchen to make a food table again.

The two men glanced at Xiaocao who was dressed in tatters and thought, This little ‘Girl seems to come from a very poor family, yet she can bring out something that our old friend really likes, who underestimated the food from the imperial kitchen? Wasn't it just a plate of pale red meat and a few pieces of fish that looked messy? Does he really need to protect them? ‘

The supervisor and officials were both sitting at a nearby table and sitting opposite each other while drinking wine as they watched School Head Yuan's movements and expressions. They first saw him pick up a piece of pork with skin on it and carefully chew his bite to taste. Her eyes were closed in excitement, and her body language showed that she was very satisfied with the taste of this dish.

It was just a piece of pork, how good did it taste? Could it be that their old friend's tastes had slumped and he was no longer picky? The two men then saw the Headmaster pick up a fish the size of a child's palm. That big fish has a lot of thin bones, right? Eating this must be hard-earned, they need to see how their old friend will eat it.

School Head Yuan apparently also had some doubts, and he asked the little girl some questions. After hesitating for a short time, he then stuffed the fish into his mouth. Supervisor Meng and Officer Yao felt like they could feel many small fish bones piercing their mouths and both coughed to clear their throats.

As for their old friend, School Head Yuan, his eyes, which were originally wide open, and slowly closed into a line with a chewing motion. This kind of expression clearly showed that he was enjoying a delicious culinary taste.

Ehhhhhh? Why is it that when their old friend eats fish he doesn't spit out a single fish bone? And he also doesn't seem to be poked by bones? What kind of fish has no bones? That's not true. Yao officials, who grew up in the countryside, have recognized early on what type of fish to use. It was a crucian goldfish and definitely had many small bones!

This little girl, what kind of spell did she cast on the Headmaster so that she could eat the fish with the small bones inside without any signs of pain or suffering …

Officer Yao could not sit there anymore! It can't be done, he needs to find out what's going on. Otherwise, he would not be able to eat and sleep for the next few days!

Yao official quickly stepped onto School Head Yuan's desk and grabbed the small fish as the old man was talking warmly to Xiaocao. Before the person could resist, he quickly stuffed the fish into his mouth.

School Head Yuan was instantly stunned. He had known Officer Yao for nearly fifty years, and he knew that his old friend was from a poor family. Thus, Old Yao had no hope for food, as long as he could eat to his fullness, then he was already satisfied.

Today Old Yao knew that there was something special to be had. She knew that the little girl's fish should be a dish with a unique taste and splendor. Therefore, he did not care about his reputation and had taken food off his plate. After being stunned for a moment, School Head Yuan growled, Old “Yao! You are really outrageous! How could you steal the pickle of a fish that the little girl had specially made for me as a sign of respect? I... I.. I'm so mad at you !! ”

Right now, School Head Yuan put down his chopsticks and threw himself towards his old friend who was still chewing on the fish he loved. Officer Yao continued to eat the fish that had melted completely in his mouth, yet his hands were not silent. He continuously managed to avoid and evict ‘offence’ of his old friend.