jdhmnovel Chapter 66 Chu Ci Talent
Chapter 66 Chu Ci Talent
Shi An's face fell immediately. He broke free from Chu Ci's embrace and said with a hint of resentment, "Why can't you think about me? I'm really worried that you'll be in danger."
Chu Ci had her own principles and reasons, and explained softly, "I won't put myself in danger. Zhao Qing is worth one hundred taels, and I will only take on tasks with a reward of less than one hundred taels. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Shi An felt extremely helpless, as if he had returned to the time when Chu Ci decided to venture into the Black Snake Gang alone.
He knew Chu Ci's character well; he had his own principles, and once he made a decision, it was difficult for him to change his mind.
In the end, Shi An had to make a concession, but he still worriedly reminded him, "You can continue to work as a ghostwriter, but you must not get hurt."
Chu Ci smiled and nodded, "I will follow my husband's teachings."
Shi An pouted, "Hmph! Don't think I was just saying that casually."
"Of course I'm not just saying it casually, I know you're serious." Chu Ci pulled Shi An back into her arms and gently kissed his cheek. "I listen to Shi An the most."
Shi An blushed slightly, but gave a weak-willed snort.
After the matter of the ghostwriter was settled, Chu Ci went to see Master Li the next morning.
When Master Li saw her arrive, he didn't waste any words and led her directly to his study. "Speak," he said, "is there anything you don't understand?"
Chu Ci shook his head, "I understand."
Master Li frowned slightly and asked with a puzzled look, "You understand everything? Then why did you come here...?"
Chu Ci took the book out of his pocket and placed it on the table: "I have already memorized the book."
Master Li was somewhat surprised that he could memorize the entire book in just a few days.
He looked at Chu Ci suspiciously and asked uncertainly, "Really?"
"of course it's true."
Master Li raised an eyebrow. "Then I'll test you."
Chu Ci calmly nodded, "Okay."
At first, Master Li only tested memorization. After seeing that I could recite the Chu Ci very fluently, he began to test my understanding of the meaning of key sentences.
Chu Ci answered each question according to its own understanding.
Master Li was stunned for a long time after hearing this. He coughed a few times and then looked at her, "Do you really have to take the military examination?"
Chu Ci was taken aback by this question. "What does Master mean?"
"Your articles and insights are very logical, and your writing style is also quite good. I heard that you were a scholar before, and you originally planned to take the imperial examination, is that right?"
Chu Ci bowed his head and agreed.
Master Li closed his fan and slapped it on his hand. "Then why not take the imperial examination next year? It would be a waste for someone with your talent to go to the army."
After a moment of contemplation, Chu Ci came to its senses.
It turned out that the teacher was praising her.
Chu Ci was flattered and overwhelmed. To be honest, this was the first time she had been praised for her academic work.
The teacher who taught her when she was young never praised her.
He had a stern face almost every day, pointing out her many mistakes.
Little did they know, that was a literary master whom Chu Ci's father had specially sought out.
They are extremely strict when it comes to accepting apprentices.
The fact that Chu Ci, a woman, could study under him until she was sixteen and call him "Master" proves that Chu Ci already possessed exceptional talent and comprehension, one in a million.
"No, Master, I'm taking the military examination."
Master Li frowned upon hearing this, feeling quite regretful: "What's the point of you talking to those warriors? What a waste of your good brain!"
However, Chu Ci simply smiled and firmly stated that she did not want to enter officialdom.
Rather than scheming and plotting, it's better to kill someone quickly and decisively.
Master Li shook his head helplessly, and then assigned new lessons to the Chu Ci (Songs of Chu).
Chu Ci finally went home carrying a huge pile of books.
Shi An was somewhat surprised when she saw it, "Does the teacher assign so much homework right from the start?"
Chu Ci nodded, "Not only that, I go to the Master's place to listen to his lectures every morning."
Shi An started to worry about the schedule, "What time should I go?"
"The hour of Mao (5-7 AM)," Chu Ci replied.
"So early?"
As Chu Ci tidied her desk, she replied, "You don't need to get up early. I'll just cook some porridge."
"No way!" Shi An walked to Chu Ci's side, put his hands on his hips, and said with great force, "Listening to classes all morning is tiring. My wife must eat her fill."
Chu Ci found the man adorable and pulled him over for a kiss.
Shi An mumbled as she kissed him, "Breakfast... um... you have to eat well..."
Chu Ci almost laughed. "Okay, I understand."
Shi An wasn't just talking; he woke up when Chu Ci got up and dressed in the morning.
I got up quickly and went to make breakfast for Chu Ci.
I took out the rested dough and quickly made ten large steamed buns, all filled with meat.
Chu Ci took a bite while it was still hot. The tender and juicy meat filling and soft dough left her wanting more. She ate a full eight of them before stopping, and also drank a bowl of tomato and egg soup.
After eating and drinking to her heart's content, Chu Ci went to school.
Having a virtuous husband is truly wonderful.
After Chu Ci left, Shi An slept for a while before starting to make sachets.
By the time he returned at noon, he had almost finished embroidering the sachets.
"How was your first day of school? Are you settling in well?" Shi An naturally stepped forward and took the cloak that Chu Ci had taken off, asking with concern.
"It's fine, the teacher never makes things difficult for me."
Ever since Master Li learned of Chu Ci's talent, he began to speed up the teaching process, wishing he could impart all his knowledge to her.
Chu Ci lived up to expectations and studied very diligently.
A tacit understanding developed between the two; one worked hard to teach, and the other worked hard to learn, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.
Upon hearing this, Shi An's worries finally subsided, and she smiled at Chu Ci, saying, "That's good. I'll go cook. What would you like to eat today?"
Chu Ci thought for a moment and replied, "I want to eat stir-fried mushrooms."
Shi An asked again, "Is there anything else?"
Chu Ci shook his head. "You can do the rest."
Shi An said "okay" and turned to go into the kitchen to prepare lunch.
After lunch, Chu Ci, as usual, held Shi An and took a nap.
Warm sunlight streamed through the window into the room, bathing them in a comforting glow.
In the afternoon, Chu Ci did not rush to review her lessons, but instead picked up a knife and began to practice her knife skills diligently.
Her movements were clean and swift, each strike carrying a sharp and fierce aura.
Shi An sat quietly to the side watching her, a slight smile involuntarily creeping onto his lips.
Two hours later, Chu Ci stopped. She wiped the sweat from her forehead and put away her long sword.
Shi An walked over to her, handed her a glass of water, and said with a smile, "Have some water to soothe your throat."
Chu Ci took the water cup, tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp, then went to his study to read.
As evening fell, Shi An finally finished her embroidery.
He took out the sachet and examined it carefully. It was embroidered with a lifelike white crane and several auspicious clouds. The needlework was delicate and the colors were bright. It was very beautiful.
Shi An nodded in satisfaction, then tied the sachet to Chu Ci's waist and said with a smile, "How is it? Do you like it?"
Chu Ci raised her hand and gently stroked the pattern on it, smiling as she said, "It's very beautiful, I like it very much."
Hearing her praise, Shi An felt a surge of pride and couldn't help but say with a touch of smugness, "I embroidered it!"
Chu Ci smiled, picked her up, and spun her around. "I'll only wear the ones you embroidered."