Sugar Jar [Rebirth]

On a rugged path, someone was driving a donkey cart to a bustling place.

A pair of mother and child sat on the donkey cart. The mother held the boy in her arms, looked at his sleeping face, and smiled in her eyes. Then she did not know what to think, and she sighed deeply. , also turned into a touch of sadness.

The child in her arms seemed to have sensed something, his delicate face wrinkled slightly, he reached out and rubbed his eyes, and called out softly: "Mother."

The woman smiled quickly, covered the sorrow on her face, and replied: "Oh, mother is here."

She patted the boy on the back, hummed a song softly, and then stroked his hair once and for all, coaxing: "It's still a while before we arrive, sleep a little longer."

The boy leaned in her arms, raised his head and smiled sweetly at her. Although he was still a little sleepy, he seemed much more awake.

He shook his head, "I'm not sleepy, I'll talk to my mother for a while."

Hearing his words of dependence, the woman's heart couldn't help softening. Thinking of where she was going next, she asked, "Did you remember what Mother taught you before?"

The boy nodded: "I remember."

The woman lowered her head, gently pressed against his face, and then gave a pitiful kiss, and said earnestly: "When you get there, remember to be obedient, you know? There are many children as old as you over there. Be good. Yes, you can follow them to read and write."

He responded softly, and a little puzzlement flashed in his clear eyes.

Before coming here, his playmates in the village said that he used to be a book boy for the children of rich families. Although he was young, he understood what it meant to be a book boy, and he just went to private schools with the nobles.

When their family was relatively well-off, Xi Xin went to a private school for a period of time and could read a few words.It's just that later Xi Xin fell ill and spent a lot of money to hire a doctor. Although the illness was cured, more than half of the family's money was spent, and he could no longer afford to hire a husband.

Xi Xin only remembered that his mother held him and cried for a long time. Knowing the difficulties at home, he offered not to go to school, but stayed at home to help his parents.

Mother's eyes were red, and when she looked at him, Xi Xin couldn't understand her eyes.

When the manager came to pick out the school boy, the Xi family's parents also knew about it, but they had no intention of letting their child go.The manager searched the village for a long time, but couldn't find the one he wanted. Somehow, before leaving, he happened to see Xi Xin who was returning with his things, so he chose him.

The Xi family's parents never thought of agreeing to this matter. This is the child they have always loved and grown up. Even though life is a bit hard, they have never wronged him in other places. Those who work in the noble man's mansion are called "shutong" if you put it nicely, but if you put it ugly, they are slaves, right?

The Xi family thought for a long time, and decided not to agree to the conditions offered by the steward.

But they said that if they went to the mansion and were chosen to be the young master's book boy, besides receiving a tael of silver every month, they would also be able to read and write with the young masters.

study……

When hearing this sentence, Xi's mother was silent for a long time, thinking that the child said sensiblely before that he didn't like the way he looked when he was studying. He wanted to make his parents no longer feel guilty about this matter, but as a mother , It has long been seen that what he said is against his will.

She naturally knows how much Xi Xin likes to read and write.After thinking about it all night, Xi's mother finally made a decision to let Xi Xin go to the nobleman's mansion.

So before dawn today, Xi's mother woke the child up, changed him into a new suit of clothes, and took Xi Xin with her.

The mountain road was rugged, and they walked for a long time before they left the village and came to the bustling city.

The little brother who brought them here is also from the mansion, and he is very familiar with the road here, so he went to the destination soon.

The area here is very bustling and bustling. Mother Xi glanced at Xi Xin subconsciously, and saw that he was still obediently in her arms, without looking outside at all, as if the things there were not attractive to him.

She couldn't help smiling, this kid, if he didn't see the sparkle in his eyes, she really thought he wasn't interested at all.

It's good if you like this place, so you won't be homesick all the time.

Thinking of this, the woman's eyes turned red, and she quickly wiped it away with her hand to keep the tears from streaming down.

A soft hand reached out and gently wiped away the tears on her cheeks. Xi Xin looked at her and comforted her earnestly and clumsily: "Mother, don't cry..."

Xi's mother smiled, suppressing the astringency in her heart, said "hey", and hugged him tightly in her arms, feeling very reluctant to part with him.

Then, the donkey cart stopped, and someone said, "Here we are, this is it."

Xi Xin glanced forward.

It was a large house, very grand to look at, larger than any house he had ever seen.

There were many people with solemn expressions standing at the door. When they saw outsiders coming, they still didn't pay attention to Xi Xin and the two, but guarded here more attentively.

Xi's mother got out of the car first, and then reached out to pull Xi Xin down. He saw the stone lions standing on both sides. He glanced there with cat-like eyes, then quickly looked away, and stood obediently beside his mother.

The manager hurried out after hearing the notification, saw Xi Xin standing aside, his eyes were slightly relaxed, and he said to Xi Xin: "Son, come here."

Xi Xin raised her head uneasily, pinched the corner of her clothes with her hands awkwardly, then seemed to think of something, mustered up her courage, and walked to the housekeeper.

"Hello, my lord." His voice was soft and tender, like dewdrops dripping from the soft lotus leaves, with newborn vigor and gentleness.

The housekeeper smiled and said, "Don't be so nervous, just call me Grandpa Zhang. The word 'noble person' should be reserved for the masters and wives in the house."

This sentence is a point.

He took Xi Xin's hand, but was surprised by the young man's soft touch, and subconsciously glanced at the woman not far away.

Unexpectedly, children from the countryside have such delicate and soft skin, as if they have never done rough work and were raised by pampering.

Mother Xi took a few steps forward and said hesitantly, "This old gentleman, can I stay here until..."

The butler naturally understood the meaning of her words. He was just worried about his child and wanted to wait for the news. If he was not left behind, he would take him home as soon as possible.

The butler has been with the masters in the mansion for so many years, and he knows their temperament very well. This child seems to be the type they would like, so there is no need to worry about whether he will be driven back.

He smiled and said: "Madam, you should go back, we will take good care of your children. He came to accompany the young masters to study, all your worries will not happen."

When Xi's mother heard these words, she was not really relieved. She looked at Xi Xin reluctantly, held back her tears and called out: "Xin'er."

The touch in the housekeeper's hand disappeared immediately, Xi Xin trotted to her side, and gave the woman a big hug.

He said cheerfully: "Mother, don't worry, I will be very obedient, and I will make a lot of money by then!"

Xi Mu was amused by him, and nodded in relief.

Xi Xin ran back to the housekeeper again, waved to her mother, and showed a big smile.

Mother Xi watched the child leave, and she didn't leave here until the door was closed heavily.

As soon as the wooden door was closed, the housekeeper noticed that the child was holding his hand a little harder, as if he was trying to grab something that would make him feel at ease, and he knew that Xi Xin was not as relaxed as he seemed on the surface. Still very scared.

He couldn't help but relieved: "Madam is very talkative, you don't have to be afraid."

The surroundings were quiet for a while, only to hear the young man's soft voice, "En."

Feeling the slight tugging of the corner of the clothes, the butler looked down and saw Xi Xin smiling at him, and said seriously: "Thank you, Grandpa Zhang."

His smile was clean and well-behaved, even the housekeeper couldn't help feeling soft, and stroked his hair, "Let's go, I'll take you to meet the nobles."

The housekeeper brought him to the hall, where several children of the same age as Xi Xin had already stood there, all of them lowered their heads, waiting there quietly.

At the top of the hall sat a dignified woman with a kind face, and beside her stood a young man in white clothes who was as handsome as a jade.

Noticing the movement at the door, the boy looked up and looked ahead.

The woman smiled, "Is it all here?"

The manager took Xi Xin over there and waited with the rest of the people. Hearing Madam's question, he hurriedly said respectfully: "Report to Madam, it's all here."

Mrs. Shi nodded in satisfaction, thinking of the scene she just saw, pointed to Xi Xin among the crowd, and said with a smile, "Son, come out and let me see."

Seeing that Madam fell in love with Xi Xin at a glance, the housekeeper was very happy for him, and quickly gave him a wink, signaling him to hurry over.

Xi Xin took a breath and stepped forward nervously.

Mrs. Shi looked at him softly, and said softly, "What's your name, can you read?"

Thinking of the housekeeper's grandfather's reply and mother's exhortation, Xi Xin replied seriously: "Returning to Ma'am, the younger one's name is Xi Xin, and because she once attended a private school, she can read a few words."

Seeing that he was serious, answering like a little adult, and his appearance was very well-behaved, Mrs. Shi smiled inwardly, and asked again: "Have you ever learned anything?"

"I have read "The Analects of Confucius" and learned half of "Thousand Characters"."

Mrs. Shi was even more satisfied. She smiled and looked at the boy next to her, and asked, "Lin'er, what do you think?"

Shi Lin kept his gaze on Xi Xin, but his expression remained motionless, almost no one noticed it.

After hearing his mother's words, he withdrew his mind and said, "Mom, you can make the decision."

Mrs. Shi glanced at him helplessly, not knowing what to do with this nerdy son.

Listening to their conversation, Xi Xin half-understood, not knowing if she had passed the test by doing so.

Just as he was thinking about the problem, his hand was touched lightly, and a candy was stuffed in.

Xi Xin looked up ignorantly, and saw the young man's eyes were light, as if what he did just now was not done by him, and when he tilted his head slightly, the smile on his mouth couldn't be concealed.

The author has something to say: Ah, after a long delay, it is not easy to finally open QAQ.

I changed a lot of settings back and forth, scrapped a lot of outlines and saved manuscripts, and finally got a new Tanmei meme two days ago, and then I quickly decided on the opening time, just like that!

There is no manuscript at all [Confident and confident]

By the way, Gong hasn't come out yet, don't get me wrong, Chapter 2 just appeared

╭(╯^╰)╮, I fell down, and I need to be kissed by cute people to get up.

Quick, catch me!