The pension plan of the ancient cannon fodder woman

Chapter 376 Let’s go to Beijing to study

"Sister, I've already told Wenyuan and Qing that we're going to go to the border. Wen said he can take us with him when he leaves."

So that's it, Su He breathed a sigh of relief.

"It's good that you want to go out and have a look. I won't stop you. I'll wait for you to come back from the border, and then send you to the capital to study. It won't delay you."

Mu Tou still shook his head.

"I don't want to leave you. The academy here is also very good. I'm not a gifted person, but this is enough."

Su He looked at Mu Tou with a depressed look on her face. She then realized that her brother had become a little adult with his own opinions and was no longer a child who did whatever she said.

"Sister, you should go back and rest earlier. I want to go back to study."

Mu Tou took the initiative to say goodbye to Su He and trotted back.

Su He sighed all the way home. Seeing Liu Niang in the kitchen, he ran over to complain to her.

"Mother Liu, this child Mu Tou actually doesn't want to go to the capital to study. What a great opportunity."

Su He took a small stool and sat next to Liu Niang, chattering incessantly.

"Lotus, have you noticed that Mu Tou is very dependent on you? Miao Miao is the same. When you are around them, they will be more like children."

After adding water to the pot, Liu Niang turned her head and said to Su He.

"I don't think Mu Tou is unwilling to go to the capital. He just feels that he can't bear to be away from you. It takes a month to get to the capital, and once he's gone, he can hardly come back once a year."

Su He was stunned for a moment and didn't say anything for a long time.

"You mean, as long as I go, he will be willing to study?"

"If you want to know what he really thinks, you can ask him. But if he really wants you to accompany him, what will you do?"

Su He's mind was in a state of confusion. She really had not thought about this. She had been thinking that her brother would go to the capital to take the imperial examination, which would be ten years later. By that time, he would have married and had children, and it would not be her turn as an elder sister to accompany him.

"But there are a lot of things going on in the village, and I'm worried. But Mu Tou,

Su He bit her lip, feeling very conflicted.

"Lotus, everyone has to make choices."

Liu Niang looked at Su He gently and comforted him patiently.

"Tianyuan Village is now a well-known wealthy village. The income from the tea stall is very stable, and it has the support of County Magistrate Ge. What else do you have to worry about? As for the polar night, that is a matter for the future. Whether it comes or not, everyone has to eat and sleep. We have made so many preparations, isn't it enough? You should let it go. You can't take care of it forever."

"Let's go back to the village tomorrow. You can talk to Sister Zhou and see what she thinks. I think she must have the same idea as me."

Su He took a branch and scratched on the ground. Liu Niang did not rush him and waited patiently for Su He to think it through.

"Mother Liu, I will go back to the village by myself."

Su He threw the branch away, looked up and told Liu Niang his decision.

"I'll go alone. I'll be back tomorrow morning."

Liu Niang smiled and nodded, "Go ahead, and be careful on the road. I'll tell Mu Tou."

Su He nodded, went to the yamen to borrow a horse, and rode back.

Two hours later, Su He stood in front of Zhou.

"Aunt, I want to accompany Mu Tou to study in the capital. Do you think it's okay?"

Zhou was very happy.

"Can Mu Tou go to the capital to study? Is it recommended by the old lady of the Zhao Mansion? He Hua, you must seize this opportunity. When will you leave?"

Su He moved closer and sat on the edge of the kang, looking at Zhou.

"It was because of my meritorious service that Magistrate Ge helped Mu Tou get the quota. The Yunkai Academy is very good. Mu Tou will definitely gain a lot if he goes there. However, I am worried about him being alone."

"That's right. No one would feel safe if he went to such a far place alone. You should go with him."

"But we have rarely come back in the past few years. I am worried about you, aunt. You have just gotten better."

Zhou struggled to get up, and Su He hurried over to help.

"I know my body well. Although I am sick, I can't close my eyes for a while. I still want to see Yueran get married and have children. Auntie is not lying to you. Really, you can go with peace of mind. Mu Tou must go to the capital."

Zhou held Su He's hand tightly and persuaded her.

"Silly child, we are all adults, there is nothing to worry about. I think you are just worrying too much. You are no longer needed here. Hurry up and pack your things and go to the capital. Take Miaomiao with you. If you leave with Mu Tou, Miaomiao will definitely not want to stay in the village alone. We will write to you every once in a while in the future."

Su He was amused by Zhou's eagerness.

"Aunt, I still have to take care of little Yueran, you have to rest well."

"Yueran is older now, and usually has your uncle with him. I only need to lie down for half a day, and I can spend the rest of the time with him. You are not needed, go quickly. I'll ask Cui Niang to go back and pack your things for you."

Zhou was about to get off the kang as she spoke, and Su He, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, hurried to persuade her.

"Aunt, it's not that urgent. School won't start until after the New Year, and Mu Tou is still thinking about going to the border."

"Border? What is this kid doing at the border?"

Su He briefly explained the study tour.

"This will also be beneficial for him in his future career as an official. I plan to ask someone from the escort agency to accompany him. So that he can be looked after on the way."

"The border, I wonder what Jinyang City has become. If you really want to go, go early and come back early."

"Aunt, don't you feel it's dangerous?"

Su He originally thought that Zhou would have some resistance when hearing about the border. After all, every year people go missing when delivering grain. Zhou didn't know about Wang Bin and others delivering grain until a year after she gave birth to her child a few years ago. At that time, she still blamed Wang Fugui for not telling her the truth. She quarreled with Wang Fugui several times, and each time the quarrel ended with Wang Fugui's face being scratched.

"Dangerous? There are dangers in everything you do. You might even choke to death while eating. If we were afraid of this and that, we would have starved to death in the Huai River a long time ago. Lotus, why are you becoming more and more timid?"

Su He didn't expect that Zhou would dislike her. She looked at Zhou blankly.

"But you had a fight with your uncle before. You even called him a ruthless person."

Zhou laughed and winked at Su He.

"I just made up an excuse. I just didn't like your uncle and wanted to find a chance to hit him. He didn't dare to fight back. I felt much better after I vented my anger."

Su He thought about how her uncle always looked guilty and allowed himself to be beaten and scolded, and she began to sympathize with him.

"Then, I'll take Miaomiao, Mu Tou, and Liu Bailiu Niang with me. Aunt, you should save more candles in the next few years."

"Alright, alright, I know everything. Stop nagging me. My ears are getting callused. I'll let your eldest uncle take care of your family's and Liu Bai's family's land. He happens to be free, so don't worry. Go ahead and play with the kids. I'm going to sleep."

Su He was pushed out of the door by Zhou.