Chapter 339: Gossip
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“Really? This is the first time I’ve heard of it being used as seasoning.”
“I read it in some miscellaneous notes, ” Ye Muvu explained with a smile.
Madam Qian’s face was instantly filled with smiles. “I knew that reading books could increase knowledge. Eldest daughter-in-law, Second daughter-in-law, listen to this. Ever since Muyu learned how to read, she knows a lot of things. Don’t say that it’s useless for a woman to read again.”
“Mother, why are you talking about this again?” Madam Shen smiled reluctantly, but seeing Ye Muyu was there, she did not say anything. She just frowned slightly, obviously a little unhappy.
Madam Qi smiled and complimented, “Sister-in-law is definitely more capable than us. We are just digging for food. We should be able to grow more food and buy a few pieces of land. After all, Ah Heng is the only scholar in our clan. Who can compare to him?”
“You shouldn’t say that. Our family lives better than other families. Why is that? Isn’t it because we’ve always had a business mind? Most of the people in the village rely on that few pieces of land to eat.”
“It’s fine if the weather is good, but if the weather is bad, the heavens won’t reward us with food. It’s not like we haven’t met people who went hungry during famine years. I just want our children to have more options in life. Why don’t you listen to me?” Madam Qian was a little helpless, but she also retorted. Her attitude was a little tough, but they were still her two daughters-in-law who usually did well, so she could only negotiate.
Now that she saw Ye Muyu, she could not help but mention it.
“Mother, let’s talk about this when we get back, ” Madam Shen replied without refuting anything. She just wanted to remind Madam Qian that she was still outside.
Madam Qian naturally understood what she meant and also stopped this topic.
She turned around and talked to Ye Muyu about other topics.
Ye Muyu could tell that this was a debate in Fifth Aunt’s family over whether or not to let the girls learn how to read.
She did not intend to interfere in this matter, nor would she give any advice to the other party, even if it was Madam Qian, an elder whom she got along quite well with.
In the long run, it was good for a woman to be literate.
For example, Madam Liu could read.
Madam Liu was more knowledgeable because she was able to recognize words. That was why she was so gentle to others, and that was why she raised a son like Chu Heng who knew how to read.
It was still related to each person.
In fact, studying was definitely beneficial. It all depended on how one chose to make it more suitable for one’s family.
Madam Qian changed the topic and talked about the temple on the mountain.
“Have you heard? There seems to be a monk in the Thunder Light Temple in the distance who said that he wants to send children down the mountain.” “What?” Ye Muyu did not understand where the news came from.
Madam Qian patted the dust off her hands and said to her, “It’s Ah Xing. Hasn’t he been selling Zhuge Locks everywhere recently?”
“He went to the Thunder Light Temple yesterday. I heard that there have been a lot of visitors recently. Those who go to offer incense have some spare money at home. They will definitely be happy to buy these little things. Besides, the Zhuge Lock can train a child’s mind.”
Madam Qian was very optimistic about Zhuge Lock. Not to mention that Lil’ Jin said that this thing was made by an ancient celebrity, just the way to play it required a lot of wisdom. It would easily arouse the interest of children.
“And then?” Ye Muyu had a high opinion of Chu Xing’s business. Seeing that he had sold the nearby county town and found a temple to sell Zhuge Locks, she had to admit that he was quite smart and thought highly of him.
She bought some fresh mountain peppers from Madam Qian and planned to go
back to cook..