Liu Feiwo was very worried. He hurriedly opened the package on the carriage and gave her a few boxes of cheap rouge he bought from Fucheng to choose from.
“Hey~” The young man scratched his head in embarrassment, fearing that Qin Yao might misunderstand him, so he explained:
"When I went to Fucheng this time, it happened that during the Mid-Autumn Festival, Rouge Shop brought a batch of old products for sale at a low price. I thought that my mother had never used rouge in her life, so I asked the ladies from Rouge Shop to help me choose a box. Honor my mother."
Then he bought a box, and suddenly remembered that there were three sisters-in-law at home. In order to avoid unnecessary family conflicts, he went back and gritted his teeth and bought three boxes. He thought that by then, all the sisters-in-law would have a share, and no one would care about them. Damn it.
The families were all separated. Qin Yao didn't expect that she would still have a share, and she hadn't seen the cosmetics here before. She thanked them, expressed that she was very happy, and chose one out of curiosity.
A wooden black box, oval in shape, larger than she expected, and unable to be grasped with one hand.
Before I opened it, I smelled a faint aroma. When I opened the box, there was a layer of oil paper lining, followed by a large piece of pink paste rouge.
Liu Fei said: "Sister Rouge Fang said that this color makes you look younger. It can be used to paint the face and mouth. Oh, it can also be used to put beauty moles on the eyebrows and draw those flowers."
"By the way, there is good news just now. The pencil box is now sold. It is the shopkeeper Bai Shanbai who worked with us before. From now on, the pencil box will be renamed to the pencil gift box. Please note it down."
A voice lamented from far away in the old house: "I know, my old Master Liu Pingling!"
Qin Yao also told the two brothers that there were distinguished guests coming to his house.
After all, Liu Bai and Liu Fei had traveled far and visited the capital. Liu Bai and Liu Fei's horizons widened and they were shocked to learn that Liu Ji had become a disciple of the great Confucian scholar.
Thinking of Awang, Qin Yao almost cried with joy, he really did! I really want to stay in farming! Qin Yao did not tell the Liu Bai brothers this information. She only said that Gong Liangliao had retired and had little influence in the court, and could not directly recommend Liu Ji as an official.
“Do you want to go to school?” Qin Yao suddenly asked.
Unfortunately, the other party lowered his head in thought and did not see it.
And since he is only sixteen, it seems that it is not impossible.
Moreover, this one has color and can be used in many places, which is more cost-effective than lead powder that can only be applied to the face.
But now that Gong Liang has come to the Qi family as a guest, it looks like the Qi family has spent a lot of effort to invite him. In fact, he is using the power of the Qi family to seek a peaceful old age.
Qin Yao smiled and remained silent.
"And I think this amount can last me until I enter the coffin." Qin Yao laughed, and Liu Fei didn't know whether it was a compliment or a derogation, but he just laughed along with it.
Fortunately, I'm not married yet. Liu Bai thought with envy and luck in his heart.
"I believe in fate now." Liu Fei looked to the sky sadly, wondering if he would have as good a fate as his third brother in the future.
Now all he has left is his reputation as a great scholar and his abilities. Being a teacher, teaching and educating people, is the safest and most suitable thing.
Qin Yao raised her eyebrows, "Of course I can. If you don't believe me, just look at Liu Ji." She knew that the entrance standards in the county were not high.
And he didn't want to take the exam for fame. He just wanted to not be blind, be able to do arithmetic and write contracts. Just thinking about it made Liu Fei very excited. He found that if he had read books, he could do many things. There are many life choices.
If you think more boldly, wait until the fourth child has studied for two years before getting married, it will be completely different, and she will be worthy of the girl he wants.
Liu Fei pointed at himself, not sure what his third sister-in-law was talking about. Seeing her nod, she smiled awkwardly, "I'm sixteen, can I still go to school?"
Qin Yao rode next to the convoy. The advantage of the road being widened was now apparent. They would not hinder the other party even if they were walking side by side.
She had to stay in the factory and wait for Bai Shan's stationery gift box list to be processed before she could leave.
Liu Bai said: "Let's send it one more time to complete this order. When I returned, I asked the manager of Fulong Trading Company. The shopkeeper said that I would ask my sister-in-law to settle the balance in person, and he refused to give us the balance."
Everyone in the motorcade nodded and took note of it.
It is not difficult to discover this at all, as long as no one of his own can see the truth behind it.
Liu Bai reacted quickly and excitedly waved his riding crop at Liu Fei behind him, "After you finish this year, you can use your wages to study in the county academy!"
Liu Fei instantly thought of his third brother, who was in his twenties and entered the academy at the same time as a ten-year-old boy.
“By the way, I was told to put a layer of white lead powder on my face before applying this. Unfortunately, the powder was too expensive, so I bought this first.”
Qin Yao nodded, "It's true."
As soon as Jinhua saw them leaving, she burst into laughter. She immediately threw the sandbox on which she was writing on and went to play.
“I heard from people in Fucheng that if a great Confucian scholar and many nobles in the court recommend him at the same time, he can become an official without taking the imperial examination.” Liu Bai looked at Qin Yao, “Is it true?”
"But it will cost a lot of money to go to the academy." Liu Fei hesitated again.
But even so, being able to study under the great Confucian disciples and learn real skills still made the Liu Bai brothers envious and sighed for a long time.
Qin Yao had expected it and came down, "You will set off as normal the day after tomorrow. I will be two days behind you. We will meet up in Fucheng then."
But Qin Yao was present, so Liu Bai was embarrassed to talk about this kind of topic, so he could only wink and wink at Liu Fei.
These are the information that Awang added to her later after conducting a secret investigation.
Qin Yao was happy and pointed at the rouge he bought, "Didn't you buy these things with your own wages?"
While on the road, the two sides finished chatting about their respective situations. There was no need to report when they got back, and Liu Bai could rest all day tomorrow.
After a while, the twins ran out and waved goodbye to the golden flower.
Qin Yao saw that Liu Fei had listened and speeded up, arriving at the village ahead of the convoy.
Without waiting for the two brothers to show their ecstatic expressions, they immediately said: "But! The premise is that the person being recommended has real ability, and there is also a difference between a great Confucian and a great Confucian."
Passing by the old house, I shouted inside: "San Lang and Si Niang, go home!"
She does not deny that Gong Liangxiao still has some influence in the court.
Qin Yao carefully covered the box and said with a smile: "It's very good. It's better for novices to use less large areas of color. The ones I recommended to you are all very good and I won't cheat you."
Si Niang saw this clearly, and while reaching out to her mother to get on the horse, she huffed angrily and warned her like an old master: "I will come back tomorrow afternoon. Sister Jinhua, don't be lazy. Remember to practice the calligraphy you learned today. I will Gotta check it out!”
"Can the county academy want me?" Liu Fei admitted that he was moved.
Siniang pouted and turned to look at Qin Yao, "Auntie, look at her! Her study attitude is not correct at all. How can she be admitted to the Ding Family School next year?"
"Okay, okay, take your time, don't be in a hurry." Qin Yao stroked the little girl's back, then told Sanlang behind her to sit still, and said to the old house: "The eldest brother and the fourth child are back!"
Go back home from the horse riding and get ready for dinner! (End of chapter)
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