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Chapter 51: To plant a seed.
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The next time they saw Wen Rou, it is the time it took to brew a pot of tea later.
Wen Rou and Zhu Zi were carrying some Rou Jia Mo that she had made and packed for Shen Yaoshan, and two big Jars of 'Morning Dew Wine', and give Ren Yue and Shen Yaoshan one jar each.
Shen Yaoshan easily lifted the heavy jar of wine in his left hand, and picked up the bag of Rou Jia Mo with his other hand. He refused to let anyone else touch the food.
The wine is very fragrant, while the food is very tempting. He feels more at ease if he were to carry it himself.
Ren Yue smiled and pointed to the young man who was beside Sir Song Tao.
The young man immediately comes up to help Ren Yue carry the wine.
"Lady Wen, this meal may be paid by Governor Zhao, but the one who has to do the work is you. I have not eaten such tasty and delicious food of my native homeland for a long time. One Mo, one soup, it enthrals my soul. I am very thankful, and do not know how to thank you for the hospitality!" Sir Song Tao said.
"There is no need for thanks. As a Xianyang native, it is not difficult for me to cook the specialities of Xianyang. If you like the food here, you can always come here to eat frequently!" Wen Rou graciously replied.
"Sir Song Tao, since you like the food here, and you will be staying in Xianyang, then you can come here to dine anytime you like!" Governor Zhao did not say a word for a long time. He was still holding on to the unfinished Rou Jia Mo.
"Governor Zhao, I have limited money, how could I come here every day to dine in a grand place like the Drunken Immortal Restaurant?" Sir Song Tao glared at Governor Zhao.
"As long as you like it, your servant will cheerfully treat you whenever you dine here!" Governor Zhao immediately flattered him.
"I have not done anything to deserve this treatment. I have already retired. But Governor Zhao is still a court official and should help the commoners. If you are willing, why not help the poor beggars instead? This will show how magnanimous your heart is!" Sir Song Tao does not like Governor Zhao's grovelling. He flipped his sleeves and was about to leave.
"Sir Song Tao!" This name struck Wen Rou like a bolt of lightning.
This name is very familiar!
This old man is the distinguished guest from Beijing?
The teacher of the emperor, the grand tutor, the first ranked scholar and the leader of the scholarly faction - Sir Song Tao?
That day, her brother wanted to study under Sir Song Tao.
If he could have a teacher like Sir Song Tao, then her brother's clever brain will be activated, and he would have a better chance at the children examination next year.
Wen Rou was dizzy with happiness.
"Sir Song Tao!" Wen Rou called out.
"Oh? How may I help you, Lady Wen?" Sir Song Tao smiled. He looked very kindly.
"Didn't Sir Song Tao wanted to thank me? I have a request!" Wen Rou gathered her courage and walked up and blocked his way.
A young lass. What could she request for? All she wants is more money.
Sir Song Tao thought and turned around. He instructed his servant, "Chang Shen, please reward this lady with some silver."
"Sir Song Tao, you have misunderstood me!" Wen Rou waved her hands.
"Oh? Then please let me know your request." Sir Song Tao asked his servant to step back.
"I heard that Sir Song Tao is a learned man. This lady had a brother who highly respects you and hoped to learn from you. May I asked if Sir Song Tao could….." Wen Rou curtsied and politely explained.
"Lady Wen, I apologise, I have very strict standards for my students! Lady Wen, you are a chef, how could you list your terms and conditions like a shabby merchant? I do not like this behaviour!" Sir Song Tao declined, and his eyes looked cold.
"Sir Song Tao, I am not a shabby merchant, and my brother is not an unlearnt man. He had always respected Sir Song Tao literary talents and always wanted to be your student. Please grant him his request.
"Oh, there are thousands of people who admired my literary talents. If I were to accept everyone who wants to learn from me, I would destroy my signboard." Sir Song Tao sneered. His calm and approachable face was replaced by a wall of brick.
"Sir Song Tao, my brother did not have any luck in the children examination for 3 times. He hoped to learn from you and become better!" Wen Rou's voice trembled and her body also shook.
"What a joke! Some who took the children imperial examination 3 times and yet to be selected must be an idiot! This type of idiot also wants to learn from me? I advise you to go back home and advise your brother to give up on his studies, and learn cooking skills like you. This will not waste the resources that his parents had placed on cultivating him!" Sir Song Tao sneered.
Wen Rou was unwilling to give up, and pulled Sir Song Tao sleeves, "Sir Song Tao, my brother is not an idiot! He just over complicates things. This is why he does not do well in the Children imperial examinations. If he were to receive some guidance from you, my brother would learn and could achieve as well!"
"Lady, please show some self-respect!" Sir Song Tao face turned black and pull his sleeves away from Wen Rou.
"The man on my left is the son of the prime minister, Shen Yaoshan. He is the military examination champion. Even his father, the prime minister, could not get me to accept him as my student."
When Sir Song Tao said this, Shen Yaoshan's face turned red with anger.
"Sir Song Tao, are you making me lose face? How am I not qualified to be your student? I just do not like to study. I, Shen Yaoshan, learn how to speak at age 1. At age 2, I can write. By age 3, I am versed in history and poetry, songs and classics. But I prefer the military, and love the horse. With my mount, Red Rabbit, and my silver spear, I stood at the head of the military and defend my motherland. This is what I, Shen Yaoshan, desires!"
"How could say that I am not….." Shen Yaoshan is a man who speaks his mind and does not hold back.
"As for the one on my right, he is the 3rd son of the military commander of the army, Ren Yue! At age 10, he is already the top scholar in the children imperial examination! If not for the fact that he is playful, and wasted some time fooling around, he should have made a name for himself. Since he had chosen to learn from me, I believe that he will be the next top scholar of the imperial examination!" When Sir Song Toa mentioned his star pupil, he beams with pride and joy.
"Sir Song Tao, this lady called you Sir as a token of respect. I thought that you are a learned man, and will not consider a man's upbringing, wealth and status when you accept a student. My brother is a smart man, and he even dreams of learning from you."
"But never did I expect that you are a man who just judged people by their exterior appearance! You are even worse than me, a mere kitchen hand." Wen Rou stopped begging and voiced out her disgust.
"What? How dare you say that Sir Song Tao is inferior to you!" Governor Zhao immediately voiced out his objection as he sought to curry favour with Sir Song Tao.
"Step back, let her speak!" Sir Song Tao sneered.
The high and mighty Sir Song Tao wants to engage in a battle of words with a mere kitchen hand?
Oh, did I mention that this kitchen hand is but a 12 years old young lass?
Who will win the war of words between Sir Song Tao and Wen Rou? Will Wen Rou be able to this learned man as her brother teacher? Find out more tomorrow at prosperous food dot com.
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