Chapter 854 - 832: Let’s Watch Together
Zhou Silang could not put his mind at ease, so he squatted in the courtyard watching Manbao go into the study room for her lesson with Mr. Zhuang. After finishing her class, she still sat at her desk diligently working on her homework.
It wasn’t until it was almost time for Bai Shan and the others to finish school that Daji was preparing to go to the government school to pick them up, and Manbao finally put away her books and homework, stood up, and bowed to bid Mr. Zhuang farewell.
Mr. Zhuang stopped her and said, "Manbao, there are many injustices in this world, and you will encounter many more in the future. I hope that no matter what happens, you do not forget the initial purpose of your studies. I won’t pursue the matter of yesterday, but from now on, you are not allowed to ask for leave from the pharmacy or from me for financial reasons, do you understand?"
Manbao looked down and responded, unable to help but look up at Mr. Zhuang, "Teacher, aren’t you going to ask why we hate the Prince of Yizhou’s estate?"
Mr. Zhuang shook his head and said, "If you want to tell your teacher, you may speak, but if you do not wish to, then there is no need to say anything."
He continued, "You have grown up and can handle your own affairs now."
Manbao felt a slight sting in her eyes, blinked away the sensation, nodded in response, and, bowing, backed out of the room.
Mr. Zhuang watched her return to her room, pick up the two paintings from yesterday, and leave.
Manbao climbed into the carriage and said to Daji, "Let’s go pick up Bai Er first."
Daji agreed.
Bai Erlang also wanted to know how Manbao planned to sell so many peony flowers from their home, so he declined invites from Qi Jue and the others, climbed into the carriage, and headed to the government school with Manbao.