A family with three widows, after severing ties with relatives, she became wealthy and married into

Chapter 90 Entertaining the Master

Then, Tian Tian returned to Tian Jinghe's side, saying, "There's more good news coming up."

“Our Jinghe will be able to attend the county school next year.”

"Congratulations, Young Master Jinghe!" the crowd cheered.

Lu Tao was overjoyed, "Really?!"

Tian Xiang nodded, "Mother, it's true."

"It was a recommendation letter written personally by Lord Li, and we have already paid our tuition at the county school."

"Congratulations, Young Master Jinghe."

"That's wonderful!" Liu San Niang was happy for Lu Tao. "Sister Lu, you can rest assured."

Lu Tao nodded happily; she had been worried that Tian Bonian wouldn't write a letter of recommendation.

If word got out that an old scholar was unwilling to write a letter of recommendation for a child in his clan, people outside would certainly speculate about the child's character.

At that point, let alone the county school, even ordinary private schools probably wouldn't be willing to accept Jinghe.

Now that the tuition has been paid, I can relax.

Lu Tao happily wiped away her tears...

Liu San Niang quickly put her arm around her and gently coaxed, "Sister Lu, Jinghe will study hard, pass the imperial examinations to become a scholar, then a provincial graduate, and eventually become an official..."

"You'll be the wife of an official in the future, so don't forget Third Sister then."

Lu Tao nudged her, "You're so glib."

“How can you call him poor?” Liu San Niang smiled and looked at Tian Jinghe. “I think Jinghe is destined to be an official.”

Tian Jinghe shyly hugged Tian Tian...

In her little heart, she secretly made a decision: she must study hard.

We must not only fail to live up to Lord Li's expectations, but also disappoint those who are happy for him today.

Especially... my second sister.

Tian Jinghe tugged at Tian Tian's sleeve.

Tian Tian squatted down...

"Second sister, Jinghe will definitely study hard," he whispered in Tian Tian's ear.

Tian Tian hugged him. "Okay."

*

The instructor stepped into the White Stone Teahouse for the first time and looked around curiously.

The teahouse was simply decorated, with almost no ornamentation.

Xiao Si greeted him, "Please come in, guest. Are you in the lobby or in a private room on the second floor?"

The instructor glanced at his wife, son, daughter-in-law, and two grandsons beside him.

The lady said softly, "Let's do it in the lobby."

Today is the instructor's birthday, and after discussing it, the family decided to have dinner at the popular Baishi Teahouse in the county.

Xiao Si carefully examined the instructor, feeling that he looked somewhat familiar.

"Isn't that the instructor of the county school?" someone at the next table recognized him.

Sir? !

Upon hearing the guest's words, Xiao Si quickly changed his address, "Your Excellency, please come in."

Young Master Jinghe will be studying at the county school from now on, and he will have to serve this instructor well.

As soon as the instructor sat down, Xiao Si ran to the backyard to find Tian Tian.

"Second Miss, a high-ranking official has arrived at the front hall, what do you think..."

Upon hearing this, Tian Tian raised an eyebrow. "The Instructor is a wise and virtuous man. Since he has come to our Baishi Teahouse, we should naturally treat him well."

She brought Xiao Si before the Instructor, saying, "Your Excellency the Instructor."

The instructor looked up. "It's you?!"

"It is my honor that Your Excellency has graced Baishi Teahouse with your presence." Tian Tian bowed. "Xiao Si, please escort Your Excellency and your family to the private room on the second floor. Today's meal is on the house."

The instructor was somewhat taken aback and curious about Tian Tian's identity. "Miss Tian is..."

"Your Excellency, this Miss Tian is the head manager of our Baishi Teahouse," Xiao Si introduced at the opportune moment.

The instructor was taken aback. This young girl was actually the head manager of the teahouse?!

Tian Tian bowed and said, "Your Excellency, please."

The instructor hesitated, "This..."

Tian Tian said gently, "Your Excellency, you work so hard teaching and educating people."

"Moreover, the way of learning is the foundation for generations to come. We merchants should respect the teaching and nurturing of talents by adults."

Tian Tian's words were sincere and generous, giving the instructor ample face.

Seeing this, the instructor no longer refused, saying, "In that case, Manager Tian will have to spend money."

"Your Excellency is too kind. Your presence is an honor for Baishi Teahouse."

The surrounding guests, upon hearing this, couldn't help but whisper among themselves, "I didn't expect Manager Tian to be so eloquent; he seems quite educated..."

Tian Tian personally led the instructor's family to the second-floor side room.

"Your Excellency, please do not hesitate to give me any instructions regarding your or your family's needs."

She also reminded Xiao Si, "Xiao Si, you must take good care of the Instructor and his family."

Xiao Si responded, "Yes, shopkeeper, I'll go and arrange the tea right away."

The instructor smiled with satisfaction.

After Tian Tian took her leave, the instructor's wife said, "Is this Miss Tian the one for whom Magistrate Lao wrote the letter of recommendation?"

The instructor nodded, remarking with admiration, "No wonder so many people frequent the White Stone Teahouse..."

“She’s very perceptive,” the madam said with a smile. “Then you’ll have to take good care of her younger brother, sir.”

The instructor said, "Since the magistrate personally recommended you, I will naturally take good care of you."

Since that's the case, the madam hugged her grandson and said, "Tell that little brother from earlier what you want to eat later."

Xiao Si served the shop's best tea and three baskets of shrimp dumplings.

"Your Excellency, these shrimp dumplings are the most popular in our shop. There aren't many left today. Our manager said to give them to you first."

The abbot picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and exclaimed, "Excellent tea."

While the dumplings were still hot, the madam distributed them to the madam, her grandson, son, and daughter-in-law...

"Sir, would you like to order yourself, or should I arrange it for you?" Xiao Si asked.

The madam looked up and said, "Please make the arrangements, young man."

"Alright, please wait a moment."

Xiao Si made excellent arrangements, serving not only the popular dishes at the teahouse but also several desserts for the professor's wife, daughter-in-law, and grandson.

“No wonder so many people come; these dishes are both novel and delicious,” said the instructor’s daughter-in-law.

They tried almost every dish, and everything was delicious.

There were also sweet treats for her and her mother-in-law called pudding, glutinous rice cakes, and pancakes, which were so delicious that they were unforgettable.

There's also milk tea, where milk and tea are mixed together...

It's not fishy, ​​which is quite unique.

After the instructor's family finished their meal, Tian Tian personally escorted them to the door and watched them leave.

*

"Mom, when are we going to Baishi Teahouse for shrimp dumplings again?" Before they even got home, one of the instructor's grandsons was already thinking about the next time.

The instructor smiled helplessly, "You want to eat it? We'll go during the holidays."

The food on that table just now, roughly estimated, cost over three hundred coins.

His salary was only enough for his family to have a meal occasionally.

"When will the New Year's festival arrive..." the grandson muttered.

Everyone smiled helplessly.

"Your Excellency, you're back?" Tian Changqing had just finished checking the students' dormitories when he ran into the instructor's family.

The instructor recalled that Tian Changqing and Tian Tian were from the same village and both had the surname Tian.

"Changqing, is Manager Tian from your clan?"

Tian Changqing was taken aback. "Who?"