The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 99

Chapter 99: Chapter 86, Times Have Changed l

On the first day of class, Yan Yishuang was sent back to the courtyard in tears, and upon learning this, Madam Lin immediately sought out Yan Zhigao, saying that the new teacher spoke constantly of the differences between legitimate and illegitimate children, looking down on Yan Yishuang, and demanded a change of teacher on the spot.

After hearing this, Yan Zhigao pondered for a moment and then made his way to the main courtyard.

The foundation of the Yan Family was weak, and if the family was to grow and become stronger, the education of the daughters was of great importance, a fact that he also took seriously.

Previously, when Madam Li had employed Teacher Shen, she had done so with his consent, and he had even sent someone to inquire about Teacher Shen’s reputation, learning that she was a female teacher well-liked by many families.

Therefore, he did not merely take Madam Lin’s unilateral account, but wanted to go to the main courtyard to understand the full story first.

Main Courtyard.

As the Dragon Boat Festival approached, gifts from the Li Family had arrived, and Madam Li instructed Daohua to stay and observe how she distributed the gifts. When Yan Zhigao arrived, mother and daughter were discussing which gifts to return.

Seeing Daohua was also there, Yan Zhigao did not keep things hidden and asked directly about what had happened in class that day, especially what Teacher Shen had said about the distinctions between legitimate and illegitimate children.

Madam Li first smiled and offered Yan Zhigao a cup of tea, and then, unrushed, recounted the events of the classroom in great detail, adding none of her own opinions.

“Because today was the girls’ first day of class, I was worried they might not be used to it, so I had someone on the side keeping watch. If my lord still has doubts, you are certainly welcome to call them over for questioning.”

The underlying message was, if you don’t trust what I say, you can go and ask others.

Seeing Yan Zhigao’s silent face, Daohua smiled and asked, “Father, do you think what Teacher Shen said was wrong?”

Yan Zhigao looked up at his eldest daughter, whose eyes were clear and bright, and, thinking of her views on position and responsibility, felt a stir in his heart, “What does Daohua think?”

Daohua laughed, “I think it’s very correct. Just like you, Father, as an official, you protect us, so you are the head of the family, and everybody listens to you. The greater the ability, the heavier the responsibility, and naturally, the greater the enjoyment should be. If there is only contribution without return, over time, anyone would become dissatisfied.”

On hearing this, Yan Zhigao was inwardly shocked; he was a man and moreover a graduate, his insights surely should not be less than those of a mere child.

Over the years, although he had given his wife due respect in matters of the inner courtyard, due to his inherent prejudice against merchants and his respect for scholars, he had often taken issue with the matters concerning Shuangxin Courtyard.

Madam must have long been dissatisfied, hadn’t she?

Seeing Yan Zhigao looking at her, Madam Li thought he was asking for her opinion, and after pondering, cautiously said, “My lord, Yishuang’s temperament has indeed been nurtured to be somewhat delicate. Today, Teacher Shen did not say anything too harsh, and all the remarks were directed to everyone, not singled out at any individual.”

“Yishuang crying in the classroom was undoubtedly an affront to Teacher Shen’s authority. For this, Teacher Shen did not get angry but simply had her sent back to the courtyard. I do not know how Madam Lin has described the matter to my lord, but since we have employed Teacher Shen, shouldn’t we at least show her the minimum respect?

“Even if my lord is dissatisfied, shouldn’t we wait a while longer and see? After all, today was only the first day of class.”

Daohua joined the conversation, “Father, I’m not trying to tattle, but I think I should tell you, my third sister cries too easily. At the last banquet, nobody really did anything to her, and she had her eyes all red. To those who didn’t know, it would seem as though someone had bullied her. It was quite difficult for me at the time. You should talk to her when you get the chance.”

Yan Zhigao knew about this incident, but he had heard a different version. Madam Lin told him that Daohua intentionally did not take Yan Yishuang with her, causing the other young ladies to ostracize Yishuang. However, after the banquet, he had been too busy and forgotten about this matter.

“You are the eldest sister, if there is something wrong with Yishuang, you are certainly in a position to talk to her.”