The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family

Teacher Sun personally came to our door, requesting Mo Heng to teach at the school, for the benefit of the students in Taiping Town. Mo Heng, who had previously been nearly blind, now had his sight restored, and rumors spread that he was living off Pei Qin as her kept man. If he were to teach at the school, regardless of the salary, he’d at least have an income and a respectable occupation.

Mo Heng refused outright, "Not interested." He’d rather be Qinqin’s ’kept man’ than benefit the students.

"Young Master Mo, if your time is scarce, you could visit every other day, and just offer some guidance to the school’s pupils!" Teacher Sun had taught many students, but the only ones who achieved scholarly honors were Pei Wenli and Fang Liuming. One succeeded after moving to the county school, and the other was influenced by Mo Heng’s lectures. Considering the Pei family’s not-so-stellar reputation, this was an opportunity he couldn’t miss; he had to get Mo Heng to the school one way or another.

"I’m not interested in guiding anyone anymore," Mo Heng said coldly, bringing tea to see the guest out.

Zhang Gengshan entered and extended his hand, "Please, Teacher Sun!"

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Teacher Sun wanted to make one last effort, "Young Master Mo! Please reconsider. The matter of the stipend can be negotiated too!"

Zhang Gengshan pursed his lips and rolled his eyes, "Does Teacher Sun think my house is short on silver?"

Teacher Sun was taken aback. If the rumors that they spent Pei Qin’s silver were true, he could very well earn money himself with his vast knowledge and wouldn’t have to put up with being called a kept man! Scholars of Great Chu deeply respected their teachers; by becoming one, he would gain respect and his reputation would improve!

Fang Liuming was heading to the county school to say his farewells.