Rebirth of the Evil Stepmother and the Four Villainous Children

Dabao said: "If you recommend a gentleman to me, it must be the best. You are worried that I will not like the lesser one, but I will not go to see Mr. Li."

Sibao opened his eyes wide and asked, "Why?"

She heard Uncle Li bragging that his grandfather was not only the teacher of the current emperor but also the prince, and he was very powerful. If he could teach the emperor and the emperor's son, wouldn't he be a very powerful teacher? Why didn't her brother refuse?

Dabao touched Sibao's little head and told her that it was also Xie Wuyou who explained: "Because my brother has fallen in love with a more powerful gentleman, Mr. Dongli, this is the gentleman I recognize."

Dabao thinks that Mr. Li is a great scholar and is very knowledgeable, but after hearing Uncle Li talk about his experiences and seeing his family, he instinctively dislikes them and thinks they are extremely pedantic. He is not like Mr. Dongli who sets up classrooms in the fields, where he can talk about scriptures and philosophy with people, or discuss this year's wheat harvest with farmers in the fields.

Moreover, he had read the books written by Mr. Dongli and liked them very much. Dabao felt that the free and easy style and insights into the court and people's livelihood in the books were very similar to his own ideas, and many times, some of Mr. Dongli's new ideas could enlighten him.

What made him certain was the chapter on policy discussion [On the Impact of Zhao County's Literacy Campaign on Da Zhou], which demonstrated the importance of literacy to Da Zhou and its subsequent impact after the entire Da Zhou was launched. This was very much to Da Bao's liking, and he was determined to meet this gentleman.

Xie Wuyou knew that Dabao was always the one with the most ideas, so he couldn't say anything. He could only go and check the whereabouts of Mr. Dongli. This gentleman was usually not at home and was always wandering around. He said he would give him news the next day.

Dabao felt relieved and thanked him sincerely.

After dinner, the children were arranged to rest. Xie Wuyou didn't know what to do with his hands and feet because it was important to have some time to be alone with Zhou Rongrong.

"Would you like to go see Kyoto at night?"

Zhou Rongrong, who lived in the village, had never seen the nightlife, but was still very interested in the ancient nightlife, so she said, "Let's go."

Xie Wuyou quickly took out a green-faced, fang-covered mask from the drawer and put it on. Zhou Rongrong asked in confusion, "What are you doing?"

Xie Wuyou scratched his head with a bad look on his face and said, "Too many people in Beijing know me, so I have to wear a mask when I go out."

"That's right. After all, you are the most influential person in the capital. When I met the Fifth Prince today, I was also very afraid of you."

"Oh, he is really afraid of me. I am really fierce to others. Hey, you don't know."

Zhou Rongrong was like coaxing a child: "Yes, yes, I know, I know."

The two chatted all the way to Qing'an Street, the most prosperous street in the capital. There was a constant stream of people coming and going, and shops were lined up on both sides of the road.

Red lanterns are hung high in front of every shop, illuminating the entire street as bright as day.

These lanterns are in various shapes, some look like carp, some look like lotus, and some are made into the shape of various animals, which are lifelike and dazzling. When the breeze blows, the lanterns sway gently, making a "creaking" sound.

There was a constant stream of people, some stopping in front of the stalls to look at the exquisite gadgets on the shops, some playing with their children on the streets, and some performing artists shouting their wares on the streets. There were opera singers, jugglers, and even monkey shows, which were extremely entertaining.

Zhou Rongrong was dazzled and extremely curious. The red lanterns hanging on the shops were reflected in her bright eyes. Her red lips opened and closed as she spoke to him. He stared at Zhou Rongrong's small mouth and didn't hear anything. He could only see from his Adam's apple that he swallowed deeply.

"Hey, Xie Wuyou, what can I ask you?"

Zhou Rongrong pushed Xie Wuyou and said dissatisfiedly.

Xie Wuyou finally reacted: "Ah? What did you just say?"

Zhou Rongrong repeated: "How much will the store cost tomorrow?"

Xie Wuyou also has business here so he knows a little bit about it. He pointed to a small pastry shop and said, "That two thousand taels..."

Zhou Rongrong: As expected, no matter where a prosperous area is, the housing prices are all the same, terrifyingly high.

She could still afford two thousand taels, but it was a bit beyond her budget to spend so much for such a small shop.

"Forget it, let's go." Zhou Rongrong was walking in front, and Xie Wuyou immediately trotted over and followed her.

"Rongrong wants to buy a shop? You don't have to. I have several shops on this street."

"I don't want what you give me, I want to earn it myself. What? Do you think I can't earn so much money?" Zhou Rongrong put her hands on her waist and raised her head with a fierce look.

Xie Wuyou smiled innocently and said flatteringly: "Of course not, our Rongrong is the best."

Zhou Rongrong didn't have anything to buy, so she chatted with Xie Wuyou and shared their recent situations. They looked very harmonious. Some people thought that they were a newlywed couple. They were so harmonious and happy.

Thinking that she would meet the emperor tomorrow, Zhou Rongrong went back to rest after strolling for a while.

The next day.

When it was daylight the children were playing in the yard.

Sanbao shared with his brothers and sisters: "I tell you, Grandpa Qi has a lot of Chinese medicine books at home. There are also several super high bookshelves full of medical books that I have never seen before. Grandpa Qi said I can read them all. I read for a long time until the evening when Grandpa Qi insisted on asking me to go to bed. I feel that I can read for a long time."

Sibao poked Sanbao's little head and said, "Third brother, mother said that you can't read at night, otherwise your eyes won't be able to see clearly. Can you read at night?"

Sanbao answered with a nod and started talking again: "I also sewed a little rabbit for them. Grandpa Qi and the doctors in his house all praised me for being very good. Hehe."

Dabao said: "Indeed, you have the highest talent for medicine among your brothers and sisters. Mother taught you how to suturing, so you are naturally the best."

In fact, several children including Zhou Hao, Qiaoqiao and Zhou Rongrong were all taught suturing techniques, but among so many children, only Sanbao learned it the best. It has to be said that talent is really important.

Zhou Rongrong came out with disheveled hair and heard what Sanbao said, and asked in a hoarse voice, "So what do you like about Doctor Qi?"

Sanbao was still immersed in the countless medical books in Doctor Qi's house and said, "I like it, mother. I like it very much."

Zhou Rongrong said: "As long as you like it."

At this time, Nanny Li, who was standing by, stepped forward and bowed respectfully, saying, "The county lady should get dressed and go to the palace to see the emperor."

Zhou Rongrong nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll trouble you, Madam."

Nanny Li said, "Please follow me, Lady County."

Zhou Rongrong followed Nanny Li into the inner room where six maids were already waiting. Each maid was holding something in her hands. They first helped Zhou Rongrong wash up and then started to put on makeup.