After Transmigration, I Snag a Stunning Bigwig as My Husband-Chapter 927 - 922: Advance Payment

In the next few days, besides practicing horse stance and Meihua Pole daily, Young Master Su and the others were focused on memorizing texts.

Even during horse stance, there was a small table in front of them with a book on it.

The level of seriousness—

was unmatched even by those who crammed for the Imperial Exam.

With such diligence, they memorized a book in just four days.

Young Master Su was the first to master it, but he still practiced calligraphy.

After two volumes of calligraphy practice, the Ninth Prince and the others mastered it too.

Mrs. Tang picked a few passages for them to recite, and then arranged for a carriage to take them to the Prince Zhenbei Mansion to find Su Jin.

Their swift arrival surprised Su Jin.

Moreover, they recited without a single mistake.

Fortunately, practice makes perfect, and the craftsman delivered the telescope just in time. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Otherwise, this setback would have been quite disappointing.

With a telescope in each hand, Young Master Su and the others couldn’t stop smiling.

The Prince Zhenbei Mansion didn’t have much to see, so he eagerly said, "Let’s take the remaining one to our little cousin."

Su Jin didn’t stop them, and besides, she couldn’t keep them if she wanted to.

They left as swiftly as they had come, hopping into the carriage and heading straight to the Jibei Marquis Mansion.

They showed the telescope to the Old Madam Ji Bei, who was very intrigued and laughed, "This thing truly rewards your late-night studying."

Young Master Su, sitting beside the Old Madam Ji Bei, said, "It’s not fun inside; it’s only interesting at the Observation Tower."

The little group pulled the Old Madam Ji Bei up to the Observation Tower.

Miss Shen was also diligent these past few days.

But her results were quite average.

She only recognized about a hundred characters.

She hadn’t fully recognized the words yet, let alone memorize texts.

She wanted to go out and also wanted to memorize quickly, which made her cry on the table.

The maid hurriedly went to report to the Old Madam Ji Bei.

Young Master Su said, "Go and bring our little cousin here."

The maid rushed back to convey the message.

While crying and reading, Miss Shen’s tears blurred the words, almost making them hard to see, which made the maid both feel sorry and want to laugh.

"Miss, the young master says you can come now," said the maid.

Miss Shen put the book down and ran outside.

The maid followed behind.

Miss Shen held onto the rail and climbed the Observation Tower.

Her eyes were red, stirring hearts with pity.

Young Master Su looked at her, "Cried?"

"I didn’t cry," Miss Shen shook her head vigorously.

She remembered Young Master Su’s words that if she cried, they wouldn’t play with her.

So she absolutely couldn’t cry.

The Ninth Prince extended his hand, wiped under Miss Shen’s eyes, and it was still wet.

Miss Shen glared at him.

Young Master Su handed the telescope to her, "This is for you."

Miss Shen’s eyes lit up, snatched it quickly, then asked, "I haven’t memorized it yet, and you still give it to me?"

"Mother says to give it to you first, as you’re still young and haven’t learned many characters yet. You get three extra months to memorize it," Young Master Su said.

"If you can’t memorize it in three months, you won’t be included in any fun activities in the future."

Miss Shen nodded repeatedly.

Madam Shen and Third Madam Shen exchanged glances.

They were both happy and a little vexed.

Even though their second sister-in-law (second sister) wasn’t staying with them, she handled their children effortlessly.

Miss Shen stood by the railing, looking into the distance, amazed and delighted.

She looked for a while and exclaimed with joy, "Daddy’s back."

After a while, Third Master Shen came upstairs.

Miss Shen presented the telescope to Third Master Shen like a treasure, and he marveled, "This is a priceless treasure, just given to them to play with?"

Third Madam Shen laughed, "Each of them has one."

Third Master Shen, "..."

The item is indeed valuable.

But it has become so commonplace for them.

Third Master Shen couldn’t put it down and coaxed his daughter, "Daddy will buy you a sugar figurine, can you lend it to Daddy for a few days?"

The Old Madam Ji Bei was exasperated.

How old is he, and yet he coaxes his daughter like this?

Miss Shen squirmed down and ran downstairs with the telescope.

After memorizing texts for days, Young Master Su and the others decided to relax now that they had the telescopes.

They roamed the streets, but were short of money.

Young Master Zhao volunteered, "I’ll go talk to my mother about advancing my monthly salary for six months?"

Everyone, including Young Master Su, agreed with this suggestion.

Apart from them, Young Master Zhao was the wealthiest among the group.

Young Master Su and the others went upstairs to eat while looking around with their telescopes.

Young Master Zhao was escorted home by a servant.

Madam Zhao hadn’t seen her son in days. When she suddenly saw him return, and alone, she asked, "Why are you back alone?"

"The Ninth Prince and the others are playing in the streets; I came back to ask you to advance my monthly salary," Young Master Zhao replied truthfully.

"..."

Madam Zhao felt exasperated.

So it turns out he came home to get money, not to see them.

Though, to Young Master Zhao, getting money was important, and seeing his parents and brother was also very important.

Especially Young Master Zhao’s elder brother, Young Master Zhao asked him, "Big Brother, is your leg better?"

"Much better," Young Master Zhao’s elder brother replied.

Seeing Young Master Zhao holding a brocade box in his arms, he asked, "What’s this?"

Young Master Zhao, with a grin, answered, "It’s a telescope."

Knowing his elder brother hadn’t seen it before, Young Master Zhao showed it to him.

Madam Zhao also glanced at it a few times and asked, "Who gave this to you?"

Young Master Zhao recounted Su Jin’s visit to the Emperor and how he acquired it from Su Jin for Madam Zhao.

Madam Zhao’s heart raced.

The Emperor treasured it, and yet her son had a share.

Moreover, it was a reward for memorizing texts?

The Princess Consort Zhenbei was incredibly generous, even treating her son equally.

Madam Zhao wasn’t sure how to return the favor; Young Master Zhao requested an advance on his monthly salary.

She allowed him a year’s advance.

Actually, Madam Zhao didn’t understand, both the Dongxiang Marquis Mansion and the Zhao family weren’t short on money.

When her son acted endearing, she’d give dozens of silver without hesitation, so why use the monthly salary advance method?

Since her son moved into Dongxiang Marquis Mansion, he no longer acted endearing for money; instead, he always requested a monthly salary advance.

Young Master Zhao’s elder brother couldn’t help but ask, "What will you do once the monthly salary is fully advanced?"

"Later, we’ll be grown up and can earn money ourselves, so we won’t need parents to give us a monthly salary," said Young Master Zhao.

"When we grow up, giving money is a nice gesture; right now, an advance is a helping hand."

"..."

These words were from Young Master Su.

The Ninth Prince and the others wholeheartedly agreed.

Currently, they have no money and can’t earn, so they need a monthly salary.

Later, when they can earn money, will they still need their parents to give them anything?

Madam Zhao felt relieved.

Her son was so young and already understood the importance of earning his own way in the future.

Madam Zhao had to admit that the Dongxiang Marquis’s wife was better at teaching children.

They spent less money than before, studied more diligently, lived happier lives, practiced martial arts, became healthier, and developed their own views.

In simple terms, they studied earnestly and played joyfully.

Except for not being very homebound, there was nothing to criticize.