After school ended in the afternoon, Wan Qiu returned to the courtyard with a tired face.
Mother Zhang welcomed her excitedly and pulled Wan Qiu inside as if she was presenting a treasure. This old servant will show you a house and see if you like it.”
Wanqiu's curiosity was piqued. She meekly followed Mother Zhang into the room with the door ajar. When she saw the layout of the room, Wan Qiu's eyes immediately lit up and she was extremely happy.
A few bright candlesticks lit up the room, and the thick desk looked particularly likable. There were tables and chairs, of course. In addition, there was a large bookshelf with only a few books in it for the time being. She didn't know where Mother Zhang got these books from.
It was really just as she wanted it. She had just wanted a study room, and Mother Zhang had led the servant girls to decorate it properly. It was really great!
Wanqiu was deeply moved by this meticulous care. She hugged Mother Zhang tightly and refused to let go.
Mother Zhang didn't expect Wanqiu to be so excited. She felt comforted and suddenly felt that all the work today was worth it. She smiled and patted Wan Qiu's shoulder. Everything in the study room was moved from the storeroom after she had applied for it from Madam today. It's a pity that the tables and chairs are a little high. I'm afraid it's not convenient to read and write…"
Wanqiu smiled and interrupted Mother Zhang.”Then, she walked around the desk excitedly. The more she looked at it, the more she liked it.
There was a whole set of brush, ink, paper, and inkstone on the table. Of course, the ones taken out from the Lu Manor's storeroom were all of the best quality.
The paper was white and soft, the ink ingots were of uniform thickness, and the inkstone was bright. The most beautiful thing was the few brushes of different sizes, neatly placed on the pen rack. It was really beautiful.
The most wonderful thing was that there was a copybook in the middle of the table.
Wan Qiu was overjoyed. She flipped it open and saw that it was suitable for a beginner like her to use.
Mother Zhang smiled and said that this copybook was also rummaged out from the storeroom. She didn't like to practice calligraphy in the past and was never willing to take it. However, this old servant saw that he seemed to be very interested in reading and writing, so he specially asked for one. It doesn't suit my taste!"
"Pleasant, it's simply too pleasing. Mother Zhang, you're really amazing and thoughtful. I miss you so much!”Wanqiu nodded vigorously, her exquisite and beautiful face beaming with joy.
Mother Zhang felt as comfortable as if she had drunk honey.
Wan Qiu couldn't wait to have dinner, then she went into the newly decorated study.
The writing tasks assigned by Teacher Sun today were neither too many nor too few. For someone like her who didn't even know how to hold a brush, it was a huge dilemma.
Zhilan was tired after a day, so Wanqiu told her not to wait on her and let her rest early. Zhilan nodded in agreement. She was grateful and sighed in her heart. Which master could be so considerate of the servant girl beside him? It was her fortune to be able to serve the young miss!
Jin Xin volunteered to serve Wan Qiu, carefully grinding the ink for her.
Wan Qiu sat on a high chair, her two little feet swaying in the air, looking very comfortable. Jinxin looked at it and couldn't help but smile. It had been a long time since Miss had shown such a child-like smile, but she was careful not to make a sound, afraid of disturbing her practice.
Wan Qiu carefully flipped through the copybook and read it with great concentration.
This copybook was specially designed for beginners, starting from the basic strokes of horizontal, vertical, and horizontal strokes. Wan Qiu could barely understand it, but she didn't make a move.
"This servant has already ground the ink. Do you think it's okay?" Jin Xin said softly.”
Wan Qiu took a look and nodded with a smile.
Jin Xinyin first took out a piece of wool felt and laid it out, then took out a piece of white Xuan paper and placed it on top. It was laid out extremely smoothly.
Wanqiu hesitated for a while before choosing a small brush. She dipped it in ink and prepared to start writing.
Jin Xin stood to the side and watched with interest.
Wan Qiu only felt her hand trembling slightly as she held the pen. She was at a loss as to how to start. Fortunately, she had seen Xiao Wanjun writing often, so she was familiar with the way she held the pen. Otherwise, she would have been a joke in front of Jinxin.
Wan Qiu stared blankly at the paper for a long time, then coughed. I'm a little thirsty, go and brew a pot of honey tea.”It was better to find an excuse to send Jinxin away first!
Some people were looking at him anxiously. They felt a little nervous and guilty for some reason.
Jin Xin did not suspect anything and briskly responded before leaving the room.
Wan Qiu was the only one left in the study. Wan Qiu finally relaxed and tried to write on the Xuan paper.
She didn't know how to write other words, so she wrote her name naturally.
Lu…Wan…Qiu!
Those three words were considered pretty, but the strokes were light and heavy, thick and thin, and did not form a pattern.
Wan Qiu felt a little embarrassed, but there was also a hidden joy. It was as if she had suddenly fallen in love with calligraphy. She really didn't understand why she hated reading so much in her previous life. After admiring it for a while, he started writing again. Well, it was much better this time. At least, his hands were no longer trembling.
Wan Qiu was like a child who had found a new toy. She laughed and wrote her name over and over again until the large piece of paper was filled with it.
To be honest, she really couldn't pick out any beautiful words. All of them were a little ugly.
However, this was the result of Wan Qiu's first effort. The sense of accomplishment was incomparable.
When she was satisfied with her writing, Wan Qiu picked up the paper with a smile and began to appreciate it carefully.
Just then, Jinxin came in with a pot of tea.
Wanqiu was like a thief who had been caught. She reflexively crumpled the paper in her hand into a ball, afraid that Jin Xin would see the name written on the paper. It was because his handwriting was really not good. He did not think so in the past, but after being reborn, he really felt ashamed of himself. The dignified daughter of the assistant minister only knew how to write her own name.
Jin Xin was startled by Wan Qiu's actions and said slowly,""Miss, you…what are you doing? Are you complaining that my tea brewing speed is too slow? I'll pour you a cup now." Then, she hurriedly placed the tray on the coffee table and poured a cup.
Only then did Wan Qiu realize that she had overreacted. She put the ball of paper into the drawer awkwardly. She had indeed overreacted. There were very few literate maids, so Jin Xin should be illiterate. Even if he knew a few words, he might not be able to tell whether his writing was good or bad from such a distance. Besides, Jinxin must have seen his handwriting before.
Wan Qiu pretended to be fine as she took the teacup and took a sip. The sweet and rich taste of honey filled his entire mouth.
Drinking a cup of tea like this on a cool night was really heartwarming.
"Jinxin, your tea brewing skills are really good.”Wan Qiu couldn't help but praise.
Jin Xin's small face lit up instantly. Under the candlelight, she had the delicate and pretty appearance of a young girl."If young miss likes it, this servant will often cook tea of various flavors for young miss to drink.”It was an extremely glorious thing for the servant girls to obtain their master's affirmation.
Wan Qiu smiled and nodded. Then, she pretended to ask casually,""Jinxin, do you want to read?"
Jin Xin was stunned for a moment before she laughed,""Don't make fun of this servant. This servant does not have such good fortune." There were very few maids who could read. Generally speaking, only the personal maids who were especially favored were lucky enough to learn a little from their master.
For example, Zhilan could secretly listen and learn from outside the study. He heard that Si Qin and Autumn Water also knew some words like this. There was also the previous Gabriella.
In this courtyard, only Zhilan and Bi Luo knew some words.
Wanqiu couldn't help but sigh. Thinking about it, it made sense. Usually, only the young miss had the opportunity to learn. He really did not know how lucky he was in the past.
Thinking of this, Wan Qiu became more focused on practicing her calligraphy.
Jin Xin also hurriedly stood in a corner of the room, not daring to disturb the young miss.
First, he practiced a few simple strokes. However, this soft brush was really difficult to control, and he could not exert all his strength. The strokes were all crooked.
Wan Qiu did not give up. She patiently practiced stroke by stroke.
It didn't take long for Wan Qiu to finish three whole sheets of paper. His wrist was numb from writing.
Jinxin was already sleepy, so she leaned against the chair and dozed off.
Mother Zhang walked in quietly."Miss, it's time to sleep."
Wan Qiu raised her head and said indifferently,""I haven't finished the homework that the Headmaster gave me.”
Mother Zhang didn't know how to write, so she couldn't tell if Wan Qiu's handwriting was good or bad. She casually glanced at the paper that was filled with writing and felt comforted in her heart. He was really hardworking! If she continued to learn with this enthusiasm, wouldn't she become a female scholar like Big?
With this thought in mind, Mother Zhang didn't say anything else and ran into the kitchen to make supper for Wanqiu.
After practicing for so long, Wan Qiu finally mustered up the courage to copy the twenty words that Master Sun had arranged. Fortunately, Teacher Sun did not specify which words to write, so Wan Qiu chose the simplest words to copy.
Big, small, medium, top, bottom…
They were all simple words that could be written in a few strokes.
Even so, in order to write as neatly and beautifully as possible, Wan Qiu still spent a lot of effort writing. After she finished writing, she was covered in sweat.
Looking at the results of a busy night, Wan Qiu could not help but feel slightly proud.
In her opinion, he had improved a lot! After admiring it for a while, Wan Qiu folded the paper with satisfaction.
Success! Just bring it to the teacher for a check-up!
Mama Zhang brought over a hot supper. This old servant made your favorite glutinous rice dumplings. Come and eat some!"
Smelling the fragrant smell, Wan Qiu really felt hungry and nodded in agreement. Learning was indeed a physically exhausting thing!
Mother Zhang attentively served Wan Qiu a bowl of rice before washing up and going to bed.
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