Chapter Thirteen: Moving

  At this time, Mrs. Jiang was already moved, and Ning Fengbi hurriedly said: "My granddaughter has followed San Ye to recognize over a thousand characters, and can recite the Three Character Classic and the Thousand Character Classic. She can even read some medical books."

  "Girls learning medicine is of no use," said Old Lady Jiang with a shake of her head and a smile. "What you should be learning are the proper virtues, speech, and conduct for women."

  Ning Xi quickly said, "Yes, previously because my granddaughter was still young, she hadn't learned yet. When the opportunity arises in the future, my granddaughter will naturally learn." While speaking, her heart was secretly coldly laughing, thinking to herself that learning is indeed necessary, but just for show on the surface, it's all just a facade, how could I not have had enough of this loss?

  Mrs. Jiang suddenly fell into a daze, lost in thought. Ning Fengbi felt anxious but didn't dare to disturb her. Yu Shi stood beside them, feeling both happy and worried - happy that her daughter was now more clever and charming than when she was younger, but worried that if Mrs. Jiang really agreed to let her go with the Third Elder Master to gather herbs outside, it would be a disaster.

  The house fell silent for a moment, and after a while, the sound of laughter came from the courtyard, it was Madame Qu and Yuan Shi bringing their children and maids.

  The little maids outside were competing to roll up the curtains, and the crowd walked in. Seeing Yu Shi and Ning Fengbi already inside, they couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. Then, they immediately hid their suspicious expressions. Yuan Shi walked over with a smile and said: "Wow, you two mother-daughter came so early today, how filial!"

  Mrs. Jiang chuckled and said, "They didn't have anything to do, so they came a bit early." Then she looked at Ning Fengyi and said, "In the future, you'll still need to learn needlework and women's red skills, these are things that your third uncle can't teach you."

  Ning Feng's heart sank, knowing that the old lady was still hesitant after all. In her mind, how could a girl expose herself like this? Not to mention going to pick medicine.

  At this time, she didn't care about many things, so she pulled Grandmother Jiang's arm and begged: "Ancestor, good ancestor, just agree with your granddaughter, I don't expect to be a great doctor like Third Grandfather, but just want to learn some massage and acupuncture points, so that in the future when you're old and tired, your granddaughter can also help you relax, Ancestor, please see your granddaughter's filial piety and agree with her."

  Old Lady Jiang couldn't help but burst out laughing, tapping her forehead and saying: "Hmph! You're just trying to sweet-talk me into agreeing to let you follow Third Master out, aren't you? What does learning massage have to do with picking herbs?"

  Ning Xianbi smiled and said, "Ancestor, medicine is the foundation of healing. Perhaps in the future, my granddaughter will have a talent for this and make pills that grant eternal youth for you to eat. Wouldn't that be great, Ancestor?"

  Although she knew that this was her granddaughter's clever way of asking to be let out, she couldn't deny that these few words had truly warmed the old lady's heart. Suddenly, she heard Yuan Shi laughing and saying: "Oh my, today is really a sunny day rising from the west! I didn't know when Sixth Miss became so clever at coaxing people, usually she doesn't like to talk much."

  As soon as the words fell, Ning Xiayue covered her mouth and laughed: "Of course, Sixth Sister sees us, where does she love to talk? It's just that now in front of our ancestors, if we want good fortune, how can our mouths not be sweet?"

  Old Lady Jiang glanced at her second daughter-in-law, then looked at the two girls beside her. Ning Fengbi's face had a hint of subtle mockery.

  She felt displeased in her heart, so the gaze she cast at Ning Fengyi was even more gentle and kind. She thought that this granddaughter of hers was indeed a kind-hearted and filial child, but unfortunately, because her parents' status in the manor was somewhat low, it made her sisters all look down on her, and they still did so in front of her, let alone elsewhere?

  Thinking of this, he reached out to touch Ning Feng's hair and said in a warm voice: "Since that's the case, anyway you're still young now, following your third grandfather out for a walk is also good. There's just one thing, when you grow up, don't be allowed to be so mischievous."

  Ning Xian's face lit up with a smile, and she nodded vigorously: "Good, great ancestor, you're really good. I, your granddaughter, will definitely work hard to study and research, and when the time comes, I'll make you an elixir of immortality that will restore your youth."

  "Stop talking nonsense," said Old Lady Jiang with a smile. "If there really were medicines that could restore youth and prolong life, they wouldn't be medicines, but rather elixirs of immortality. You shouldn't focus on these things, but rather on learning the skills you should have learned at your daughter's place."

  At this moment, Ning Xian naturally agreed to everything she said. What she wanted was just these few years of time. As long as there was a foundation, slowly, her talents in the field of medicine would be revealed, and no one should have any suspicions.

  Just then, Yuan Shi laughed and said: "Hey, Sixth Lady is going somewhere with Third Old Master? Look at how excited she is."

  Ning Xianluo and Ning Xianmei also smiled and said, "Exactly, our ancestors can't be biased. If Sixth Sister wants to go to a good place, we'll follow her together to gain some experience."

  Old Lady Jiang glanced at them and said lightly, "If it's a good place to go, would Little Liu still need to persuade me? If you all want to follow Third Master to pick herbs, then go together."

  "Pick medicine?"

  Yuan's eyes flashed with disdain, but he immediately forced a smile and said, "So you're going to pick herbs? That can't be done without climbing mountains and wading through rivers, right?"

  As soon as the words fell, Ning Xiayue was heard shouting: "I want to go too! I want to go too..." She coughed and gave her daughter a gentle glare, then smiled again and said: "Don't listen to them making a racket, Old Lady. If Sixth Miss goes, she'll recognize those medicinal herbs at least. What can these children do if they go? They can't even tell scallions and wheat sprouts apart."

  Mrs. Jiang nodded and said after a moment of contemplation, "Except for Xuan Ge'er, the other children have all started school. Now that the girls are growing up - Er Ya is already twelve and Xiao Qi is seven - it's about time we invited two tutors to teach them how to read and write properly, as well as learn needlework and domestic skills. They should also learn music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, even if they don't need to become experts; it would be good for them to have some basic understanding."

  Madam Qu said from the side, "Yes, my daughter-in-law has been thinking about this matter for several days. Next year is the time of the imperial examination, and it's time to let Mei learn some rules too. Her needlework and embroidery are being taught by my daughter-in-law, and although they don't look extraordinary, they're still good."

  Old Lady Jiang nodded, someone like Ning Xian's status, in two years if she still looks pretty, it's possible that she'll be chosen for the palace. Even if she can't get selected, she can still have a good marriage arranged for her. However, if she were to be paired with one of the princes, it's unlikely that she would become the official wife. But even becoming a concubine is much better than marrying some rich and arrogant young master.

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