Chapter 533 - Chapter 533: Helping the World
Chapter 533: Helping the World
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With the end of the year approaching, many families had to do good deeds.
Many families donated money, clothes, and items to the Graceful Heart Hall.
Due to the support of the Graceful Heart Hall, the children of the Graceful
Heart Hall could often go to other people’s manors and restaurants to do odd jobs.
Some women and children could also receive some needlework, starch, and some rough work to support their livelihood.
Not only that, but after the donation, the Graceful Heart Hall had more money and leftovers. They would also set up a porridge stall for two hours a day to help more people.
The name of the donor to the Graceful Heart Hall would be hung on the porridge shed. Today, it would be the Zhenguo Marquis Residence. Tomorrow, it would be the Qi Residence, and the day after tomorrow, the Tang Residence…
They took turns to do it one by one.
Those who came over to eat the porridge knew which family sponsored the porridge stall. They also knew which family’s kindness they had received.
Her actions made the donor family even more satisfied. They felt that the Graceful Heart Hall was organized according to the rules, and Yu Youyao was also an honest and benevolent person, so they were even more concerned about the Graceful Heart Hall.
In just ten days, the hall had already been reopened.
This was both an ability and a skill.
Currently, the Graceful Heart Hall had already taken in many people. They had also invited martial masters and teachers to teach the children how to read and practice martial arts.
Two days ago, Yao Yao had even taken over the courtyard beside her, planning to expand it.
A smile appeared on Song Mingzhao’s face. “It’s also because Grandmother Yu is well-mannered. Miss Yao is young, so she’s as kind-hearted and virtuous as you.”
Although Old Madam Yu was clearly flattering her, it was also just right.
Old Madam Yu showed kindness and virtue to Buddha, while Yu Youyao really showed kindness and virtue to the right people.
Yu Youyao was in the inner residence, but she had a heart that helped the world.
As they chatted, Yu Shanyan came over. He took off his cloak and went forward to greet Old Madam Yu. Then, he greeted Song Mingzhao and Zhou Linghuai.
Old Madam Yu was overjoyed. “Why are you here?”
Yu Shanyan said respectfully, “There’s only half a day of cla.s.s today. School will be having a break this afternoon. Cla.s.ses won’t start until the 16th of the first month. When I heard that Brother Song was here, I came over to take a look. ”
Upon hearing that it was time for the holidays, Old Madam Yu immediately asked, “Have you prepared a New Year’s gift?”
Yu Shanyan smiled. “Mother has prepared it early in the morning and will send it to you tomorrow. Some time ago, Cousin gave me large Dragon Resting
Stones of especially good quality. I personally made an inkstone and gave it to you.”
The New Year’s gifts that the family prepared were tokens of appreciation.
The gift that Yu Shanyan had prepared himself also showed his respect for Mr. Hu Shan. This child was getting more and more organized, and he already had the demeanor of his father back then.
How could Old Madam Yu not be happy? “During the new year, we still have to prepare gifts. I have top-notch brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones in my room. We can’t neglect Mr. Hu Shan.”
Yu Shanyan agreed respectfully.
Song Mingzhao had become famous at a young age and was extremely talented. He had taken the High Scholar examination last time. Yu Shanyan and Song Mingzhao were three years apart, and he was still two years away from taking the High Scholar examination.
Song Mingzhao was sad and was still staying in the main residence. He was not in a hurry to leave, so Yu Shanyan had to come over to study.
Yu Shanyan wanted to ask for guidance, so Song Mingzhao had to give him some pointers.
Soon, Song Mingzhao realized that not only did Yu Shanyan have a unique understanding of the imperial examination, but he also had deep knowledge. When he talked to him about the scriptures of the Four Books and Five Cla.s.sics, every word he spoke was concise and a gem.
Song Mingzhao smiled. “I heard from Father early on that the eldest son of Second Master Yu’s first wife is smart and eager to learn. With your current level, you’ll definitely be able to excel in two years.”
Not only would his position be stable, but it’s ranking probably wouldn’t be low.
From this palace examination, it was obvious that Ning Yuanbo was useless. Although the Yu Clan was not powerful in the royal court, they were very influential. The emperor wanted to put the Yu Clan in an important position.
Yu Shanyan said humbly, “Uncle, you flatter me. It’s also because my cousin from the Zhou family often guides me that I’ve improved a lot.”
When Song Mingzhao heard this, he couldn’t help but glance at Zhou Linghuai.
As Zhou Linghuai listened to them, he took out small tweezers and was peeling pine nuts one after another. There was already a small plate piled up in the small plate.
For some reason, Song Mingzhao thought of the scene when Eldest Miss Yu was still in the house just now. This Eldest Young Master of the Zhou family was holding a small tweezer and peeling cinnamon.
He seemed to do this often, and his every move was familiar.
Eldest Miss Yu seemed to be used to it.
Yu Shanyan and Song Mingzhao’s conversation came to an end. He turned around and asked, “Cousin Zhou, why are you peeling so many pine nuts?”
If Yu Shanxin and Yu Shuangbai were around, they would definitely roll their eyes.
Zhou Linghuai’s lips curled up slightly. “Making pine nut snacks. Cousin likes
Although the pine nut snacks were delicious, they required a lot of pine nuts. It was difficult to peel pine nuts, and there were many things to do at home at the end of the year. The servants did not have time to make any. Therefore, Yu Youyao did not eat it often and often craved it.
Yu Shanyan nodded in understanding, not surprised at all.
Song Mingzhao’s fingers trembled slightly. Ever since he was three years old, he had a photographic memory. Other than studying and practicing martial arts, there was nothing else in his daily life.
He had never peeled pine nuts before.
There was a variety of banquets for lunch) and most of the dishes were light and nourishing.
When the light dishes were on the table, it was inevitable that they would feel bland. Yu Youyao had spent a lot of effort setting up the dishes and had also used some bright fruits and vegetables to decorate them, making them look exquisite and elegant. It made one feel tempted.
The venison soup and mutton soup were both stewed until they were soft. They were light but not greasy. There were medicinal herbs in them, and they were also very nourishing.
As the Yu Residence’s medicinal cuisine was endless, there was medicinal cuisine prepared for every season. Old Madam Yu’s health had clearly recovered, and the Zhenguo Marquis Residence had also begun to imitate the Yu Residence and found chefs who were proficient in medicinal cuisine. The food they made was not bad, but compared to the Yu Residence, it was clearly much inferior.
Unknowingly, Song Mingzhao had eaten a lot.
After lunch, Yu Shanyan suggested bringing Song Mingzhao to the Yu Residence.
Firstly, she considered that it was rare for Song Mingzhao to stay in the residence, so it wasn’t good for him to stay in the residence all the time. In the winter, the house was filled with charcoal stoves. It was boring to stay in the house all the time and bad for digestion.
Song Mingzhao recalled that the last time he came to the Yu Residence, he had originally wanted Eldest Miss Yu to bring him around. Later, when he b.u.mped into Third Miss Yu, Eldest Miss Yu used the excuse of being busy and planned to let Third Miss Yu do it for him.
At that time, he had been seriously ill. When he woke up, his emotions were often unstable, especially when he saw Eldest Miss Yu.
He kept feeling that the blurry and fragmented figure in his dream was Yu
Youyao herself..