Chapter 42
Studying
As a result of the silly event stemming from the nosebleed, Gu HuaiJiang decided to have Yu Fu stop training in martial arts .
He specifically called everyone together at dinner to discuss what Yu Fu should learn next .
“Ever since last time, when everyone found out about your nosebleed, nobody has dared to randomly come up with any ideas . I have already instructed Aunt Li to calculate how much supplement to give you . Aunt Li also said that learning embroidery is a good idea . Yu Fu, what do you think?”
Gu HuaiJiang felt that he was lacking in experience, thus he wanted to hear more about what others thought when it came to things relating to Yu Fu .
Yu Fu said: “Why does general want me to learn embroidery so much? Is it in hopes that I will have something to stave off boredom while in my bedroom or is it in hopes that I can make a name for myself in the capital with embroidery?”
“Naturally, I hope that it would allow you to amuse yourself . Aside from that, you can also cultivate yourself . It will also ensure that you do not get infected by the crudeness of martial arts practitioners without a head wife here to take care of you . ”
Yu Fu began to giggle .
“Then there’s no need to learn this . I already learned it when I was young . Even now, I can mostly remember it . It’s just that I’m not so skilled as to make anything exquisite . When I get a chance, how about I sew a coin pouch for general to see?”
Yu Fu knew how to sew coin pouches!
A look of understanding and expectation appeared in the eyes of the father and sons present .
“No wonder Yu Fu uses poison needles and not something like a poison sword or poison dagger . It turns out that that it has its origins in embroidery!”
Gu Yi covered his mouth and secretly laughed, continuing: “Then if not embroidery, what will you learn?”
Yu Fu thought quickly, her eyes were as clear as water, allowing one to see to the very depths just at a glance .
She said: “I want to read books and study . Head general does not want me to continue learning martial arts, how about I study books? Elder brothers know martial arts and will all eventually head onto the battlefield to help head general . I don’t know how to do anything, but being learned and well-reasoned will ensure that head general does not lose face . What do you think?”
“That’s great . Of course, that’s great!”
Gu HuaiJiang was very satisfied with her choice, “I have always taught your brothers that they cannot only train in martial arts while neglecting books . When on the battlefield as the general, one cannot only have reckless courage . More important than that is to have mastery over military tactics . You wanting to read is a good thing . Although Eastern Ling places an emphasis on girls learning the five arts, you are a young miss of my Marquis Gu’s Manor . You can learn whatever it is you wish . We’ll see who dares to interfere!”
This was said in a rather domineering fashion, but Yu Fu’s heart felt very warm and fuzzy .
“Thank you, head general!”
“Upon seeing the scenery at the river the last time we went, Yu Fu described it as a beautiful city with hundreds of thousands of families . * It was at that moment that I knew that Yu Fu had read some books before . Who knew that she would end up choosing this . ”
Once Gu JiuGe said this, Gu Xiang and Gu Yi hastily nodded and said: “That’s right, it was Yu Fu who said it . Second brother had even said that Yu Fu’s level was on a higher level than us . This scared me into reading a great many books after coming back!”
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Gu ShuBai actually had no clue that this had happened . Looking at Yu Fu’s innocent expression, a faint feeling of jealousy appeared in his heart .
Did she not say that she liked eldest brother the most?
Why was it that Gu JiuGe and the others knew about this, yet he had been kept in the dark…
“Since you have already read some books, things will be even easier to handle . There is a study in the southwest corner of the manor called Guang Sha Study . There are quite a few of the Gu family’s children studying there . WenQing, Gu Xiang, and Gu Yi are also there . You can go with them . ”
The three younger ones were still studying, and the three older ones previously studied there . Now, they had already finished their studies and left .
“Really? That’s great!”
This joyous cry did not come from Yu Fu . Instead, it had come from Gu Yi . With a clap of his hands, he stood up from his seat .
With Yu Fu accompanying him in his studies, this had become an extremely joyous matter!
Gu HuaiJiang rolled his eyes at him, his stare forcing him obediently back into his seat . Only then did he say: “You and Gu Xiang frequently skip class . Don’t think that father does not know . The teachers in the study are afraid to tell me after taking your weak constitution into consideration, but your constitution is no longer as weak as it was before . If you dare to casually skip class again, watch out . ”
If others said this sort of thing, it might just be an empty threat; however, Gu Yi knew that this was not an empty threat .
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Thinking back to the feeling of the cane hitting his butt, his shoulders shuddered, and he sat very obediently .
“Yes, son does not dare do it again . Studying together with Yu Fu, who would skip class…”
After a couple days, when Gu HuaiJiang had instructed people to inform the teachers in Guang Sha Study, Yu Fu would be allowed to officially begin her studies .
Aunt Li, Lian Zhu, Lian Bi, and the rest of their group woke up early in the morning to prepare books and ink for Yu Fu . They wrapped them up in a new cloth for Yao Lan to carry when it was time .
When Yu Fu woke up, they hastily took care of helping her change and brush her hair . They were worried that it would not be good if she was late on her first day .
“Young miss, how about tying your hair up into two rings again? Since you will be studying, you are now a maturing child . Hair buns is inevitably going to have a childish aura . I heard that Lin FengMiao, teacher Lin, dislikes young children the most . ”
Yu Fu was in a daze and barely awake before being dragged out of bed by Lian Zhu’s group to wash up . Only after this was she fully awake .
“What? There are actually people who dislike young children?”
Yu Fu clicked her tongue, “How adorable are young children . I only like young children, ones this tall . ”
As she spoke, she sat in front of the makeup mirror and gestured with her hand . The height that she described was little taller than the chair .
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Lian Bi burst out laughing, “Someone this tall would be three years of age at most . It turns out that young miss likes three-year-old little kids . ”
Little kids?
Yu Fu thought for a bit then realized that the young children being spoken of were not those around two or three years old . Instead, it was her .
“Are you saying that Teacher Lin in Guang Sha Study will dislike me?”
She was a little uneasy, looking up at Lian Zhu, and the latter consoled her: “Young miss, don’t worry . All of the old scholars are like this . This one also has a huge reputation . Only like this could he come and teach in Marquis Gu’s Manor . His temper is also greater than others by a bit . Back when the fifth and sixth young sirs went to study, I heard that Teacher Lin took a look at them and sneered, ‘Bunch of childish brats!’ He then foisted the two on some other teacher . ”
“Aside from this Teacher Lin, who has a bad temper, does Guang Sha Study have any other teachers?”
“There are!”
Lian Zhu said: “I heard the young sirs mention that there are another two younger teachers . Because they are not as learned as Teacher Lin, they are only there to serve as assistants . Whenever there are any young students or naughty students, Teacher Lin would remain aloof and not want to personally instruct them . He would simply leave them to be instructed by the other two . ”
Yu Fu stuck her tongue out . Seeing Yao Lan walk over with a brand new dress embroidered with peach blossoms and a horse skirt**, she quickly waved her hands .
“Not this one, not this one, it’s too flowery . Since the old teacher is aloof, choose one that is more plain . ”