General, Madam Called You To Farm - Chapter 571

General, Madam Called You To Farm
Chapter 571 – The Big Boss’s favorite (1) 

Translator : Moon Lee
Editor : Tea
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The morning consisted of analects class and calligraphy class. 

The teacher, surnamed Jiang, was from the Hanlin Academy. This year, he was 42 years old and a highly seasoned Hanlin scholar.  

After entering the classroom, all the students, including the two princesses, rose to pay their respects as students.  

Su Xiaoxiao had never performed a student salute before, so she mirrored Princess Jingning beside her.  

Princess Jingning: She even looked at me for how to salute.   

Once Teacher Jiang signaled for everyone to be seated, he began the formal lesson.  

Su Xiaoxiao’s distinctive appearance, combined with her sitting on the front-row, made her particularly noticeable.  

Teacher Jiang glanced her way and immediately noticed her empty desk.  

Frowning, he asked, “Where is your book?”  

Su Xiaoxiao looked around.  

Every other student had a copy of the analects on their desk, except her.  

She replied, “No one gave me one.”  

The young ladies giggled.  

Teacher Jiang said sternly, “Books must be brought by the students themselves! Didn’t someone tell you to bring your own book?”  

“No.” Su Xiaoxiao answered truthfully.  

The instructing nanny from the day before had said nothing about it.  

“Nonsense!” 

Teacher Jiang didn’t believe her. 

He and the other instructors had already reported the necessary materials the day before. 

The Ministry of Rites personnel would have coordinated with the Imperial Household Department, and the fact that the other young ladies were prepared indicated that they had gotten notification.  

If you forgot, just say so, why make up such a flimsy excuse? 

Teacher Jiang’s impression of this new student quickly worsened.

“Just use mine.” 

Princess Jingning generously offered, placing her book between them.

If anyone else had done this, Teacher Jiang would have scolded them immediately, ‘Oh, so you’re capable and full of camaraderie? Why don’t you go provide her with clothes and food as well!’ 

However, she was a princess.

Teacher Jiang swallowed his frustration.

“Let’s begin the lesson.”

Suddenly remembering something, he asked, “Which one of you is Miss Su?”

Su Xiaoxiao silently raised her chubby hand. 

“Me.”

Teacher Jiang: “……” 

Today, Teacher Jiang was teaching the ‘Liren’ from the ‘Analects of Confucius’.

*The “Liren Chapter” is a passage in the Analects of Confucius, consisting of records of the words and deeds of Confucius and his disciples. Its core is to expound on the connotation and importance of “humanity”, emphasizing that a gentleman should take “benevolence” as a life goal, pursue moral cultivation, cultivate a “benevolent” heart, and practice “kindness”.

“Living in a place where there are virtuous people or a culture of benevolence is beautiful. Not choosing to live in a benevolent place cannot be considered wise.” 

“Those who lack character cannot endure long periods of poverty and hardship, or of happiness. The virtuous rest in benevolence; the wise actively practice benevolence.” 

“Only those with benevolence and morality can truthfully love and hate others.

They can clearly discern between good and evil, admire those of noble character, and despise those of deviant behavior without being swayed by selfishness or emotions, and make objective and accurate judgments.” 

“If a person genuinely aspires to cultivate benevolence and virtue, they will not do bad things, nor will they have a heart of disgust or hatred.”  

“Which student can recite the next passage?”

As he spoke, his gaze fell on Princess Hui’an’s face, which was filled with a thirst for knowledge.

“Princess Hui’an, please continue.”

“Huh?” 

Princess Hui’an was taken aback.

She didn’t understand why she had suddenly been called on.

“If a person genuinely aspires to cultivate benevolence and virtue, they will not do bad things, nor will they have a heart of disgust or hatred. Please continue to recite the next passage..” 

Teacher Jiang repeated, assuming she hadn’t heard clearly.

Princess Hui’an couldn’t answer.

She wore an expression of earnest attention, which lead Teacher Jiang to assume that she was quite capable—

“Teacher, I can answer.” 

Princess Jingning said.

Teacher Jiang was taken aback. 

“Ah… well, then… Princess Jingning, please proceed.”

In such an instance, only Princess Jingning was confident enough to answer the question that Princess Hui’an couldn’t manage.

After all, who among the other young girls would dare to openly challenge Princess Hui’an?

Princess Jingning got to her feet and responded calmly and deliberately:  

“Money and status are what everyone desires, but obtaining them through improper means is not something that a gentleman enjoys.” 

“Poverty and lowliness are despised by people, but a gentleman will not get rid of them without proper means.” 

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