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Since their family has a lack of harvest, if they could produce more goods, it would be able to relieve pressure.
So taking advantage of the casual conversation after the dinner, Yun Shi mentioned this idea to Wei Ruo.
"Ruo'er, I've heard that the Xie family has purchased some fields outside of the city, why don't our family purchase some as well?"
Wei Ruo calmly took a sip of tea and replied: "Sure, if Mother wants to purchase it, you just need to register at the county government office."
"What I mean is, I want you to be in charge of improving the production. You are the best at improving the wasteland, those people in the government also learned the techniques from you." Yun Shi explained.
"I shouldn’t decline Mother’s suggestion, but recently Mr. Wang has assigned me a lot of homework, and I have to discuss the next work with the county government as well as Mo mo Qin in my spare time. I really don't have any extra time." Wei Ruo replied.
In the past, it was Yun Shi who urged Wei Ruo to go to school and not to meddle in the field’s management; Now the situation was exactly the opposite. When she wanted Wei Ruo to be busy in the fields, Wei Ruo chose to be occupied with classes.
Then Wei Ruo sighed again and said: "Studying is really hard and takes a lot of time. Mr. Wang’s lectures have many profound contents; and as I switch from studying to planting, it is very difficult for me to keep up with the pace. Nowadays, most of my daily energy is spent on it. If it weren't for my lack of energy, I would definitely take care of your worries and solve your problems."
Wei Ruo's words were sincere and reasonable, making it difficult for other people to criticize her back.
Even Yun Shi didn't know how to refute Wei Ruo's words.
While Yun Shi was still pondering, Wei Yichen spoke up: "Mother, Ruo'er’s studies should be prioritized. If you want to purchase the wasteland in the south of the city for and cultivate it, just hire someone to do it. Now since the government is helping people out, we can also ask them."
At this point, Yun Shi could only nod: "Yichen is right, Ruo'er should put her studies first."
Then Yun Shi changed the topic and turned to Wei Yichen: "Yichen, how is your apprenticeship going?"
The Wei family had been troubled by this matter for more than half a year.
Wei Yichen had been studying at the county's academy in the past few years, but last year the academy's teacher told Wei Yichen that there was nothing more he could teach him. He told him that if he wanted to go further before the imperial examinations, he would need to go to a better academy or to a more prestigious master.
Xingshan County was located in a remote area, not to mention there were no academies nearby.
And those prestigious academies and institutions were not something that ordinary families could easily enter. The Wei family only had the titles inherited from their ancestors and could still hold them, while the rest required connections and financial resources. It was very difficult to enter those good academies.
By contrast, it is relatively easier if you have a prestigious teacher. If you encounter someone who has a keen eye for talent and appreciates Wei Yichen's talent, things will be easier to accomplish.
And having a reputable teacher would be extremely helpful to Wei Yichen when he takes the imperial examination in the capital in the future.
Wei Yichen frowned, "I'm sorry Mother, there hasn't been much progress yet."
"Yichen, if you really can't find the teacher you want, then you should settle for something less." Yun Shi had no choice but to advise, "Time waits for no one. If you delay it any longer, Mother is afraid it will delay your studies."
"Mother, this is not a child's play. Once I have a teacher, he will be a teacher and a parental figure forever. I won't go back on my word, I think I should be more cautious when finding one." Wei Yichen replied.
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