The Resolute Cannon Fodder Teaching In Ancient Time

Chapter 37: Thirty-Seven Treasures ✨

Xu Zhen had no idea how lively the bamboo house currently was.

She was walking toward the teahouse with the old woman and the Grand Marshall. The teahouse was rather secluded, with very few patrons. Once the three of them sat down, the old woman got straight to the point, saying, “The Grand Marshall wants to thank you.”

Xu Zhen was taken aback.

A person of the Grand Marshall's status thanking her?

She felt puzzled, thinking for a long time and struggling to believe she had recently done anything worthy of such gratitude.

Could it be for the book on flood prevention?

If that were the case, then her book had already been seen by the Grand Marshall? That would truly be wonderful! With that, wouldn’t it be even easier to spread the knowledge?

Xu Zhen had always felt that writing novels was a slow process; if the Grand Marshall and the old woman were willing to help, it would surely make things much easier!

She was about to suggest accelerating the dissemination of her work.

However, Li Taiwei suddenly spoke up, saying, “Assistant Minister Xu, thank you for your previous care of my grandson.”

Xu Zhen was somewhat surprised; it seemed the topic was not about the flood novel but rather about her attention to Li Sanlang.

Regaining her composure, she quickly replied, “Teaching students is my responsibility; you don’t need to be so polite, Grand Marshall.”

Li Taiwei sighed. “I am well aware of how Sanlang is.”

Xu Zhen sat quietly, not daring to respond.

Li Taiwei continued, “Sanlang is willful and obstinate, never listening to advice. I’ve mentioned this several times, and when that became untenable, I had no choice but to let him stay in Jiangling.”

Xu Zhen seized the opportunity to defend her student, saying, “Li Sanlang is a smart student.”

However, Li Taiwei remained serious as he glanced at Xu Zhen.

He was acutely aware of his grandson’s nature: playful and lacking seriousness, which made him uneasy about having him in Chang’an.

For someone like that to become willing to learn—not just superficially but genuinely putting in effort—was indeed remarkable. Anyone capable of inspiring Li Sanlang to undertake such a change must possess true ability.

Li Taiwei, who had always held a curious opinion of Xu Zhen, felt even more impressed after hearing the Imperial Tutor’s descriptions.

Seeing her in person today, he found her truly remarkable.

At first glance, she seemed ordinary and casual, yet every gesture she made revealed the grace expected of a scholar. If he could ally with someone like her—

As Li Taiwei contemplated this, he spoke solemnly, “Assistant Minister, you need not flatter me excessively. Aside from expressing my gratitude today, I also have other matters to discuss.”

His voice was calm, and the old woman smiled warmly beside him, creating a harmonious atmosphere in the room.

Xu Zhen was drawn into this amiable ambiance.

She raised her teacup and politely said, “If there’s something you need, Grand Marshall, please feel free to say it. If I can help, I will certainly do so.”

Li Taiwei nodded, looking at Xu Zhen. He gathered his sleeves, lifted the tea cup, and placed it on the table between them. The cup and the table resonated with a crisp sound.