Transmigration: Becoming the Wicked Stepmother of Four Children

Chapter 74 Sending Daya and Second Sister to Learn Embroidery

Over here, Lin Yunlan comforted Lu Qingqing:

"Qingqing, don't take your brother's words to heart."

It's not worth getting angry over this kind of person.

Lu Qingqing said nonchalantly:

"I'm not angry at all."

I believe our child will definitely get into Qingshan Academy.

Lin Yunlan smiled and nodded:

"Yes, I also believe in the children."

Lu Qingqing turned her head and said:

"Yunlan, let's go to the embroidery room."

Ask about Daya and Erya learning embroidery as well.

Lin Yunlan replied:

"Okay, I'll do as you say."

Lu Qingqing pondered:

"Da Ya is skillful with her hands, and Er Ya is thoughtful and meticulous."

We need to find them a suitable mentor.

Before long, they arrived at the door of the embroidery room.

Lu Qingqing was the first to step into the embroidery room.

The embroidery room was filled with colorful and exquisite embroidered pieces.

It's dazzling.

The proprietress of the embroidery shop immediately came to greet them when she saw them arrive.

A broad smile:

"What would you two like to order?"

Lu Qingqing got straight to the point:

"Madam, we're not here to buy anything."

We wanted to ask if you accept apprentices here?

The proprietress looked Lu Qingqing up and down and said:

"We do accept apprentices, but these apprenticeships are quite demanding."

And not everyone can learn it well.

Lu Qingqing quickly said:

"Don't worry, ma'am."

My two daughters are hardworking and willing to learn.

The proprietress glanced at Lu Qingqing and said:

"Madam, if the child wants to learn embroidery, that's certainly possible."

But you'll have to bring your two children over first so I can see them.

Let me see if my child has the talent to learn embroidery.

If children are talented and willing to learn

You only need to pay five taels of silver each to come and learn.”

Lu Qingqing asked:

"How long does it take to complete the apprenticeship?"

The proprietress said:

"That's hard to say. Some people are just naturally gifted."

It only takes a few months to learn, but generally speaking...

It takes at least a year to learn.

Lu Qingqing looked worried and said:

"A year is not a short time. Do you provide food and lodging?"

The proprietress gently shook her head:

"Madam, we don't cover food and lodging; the tuition fee is only for teaching."

Lu Qingqing frowned even more deeply:

“Well…it’s inconvenient for the child to travel back and forth every day.”

The proprietress shrugged:

"There's nothing I can do about it; that's just how the embroidery workshop is."

Lin Yunlan said from the side:

"Qingqing, let's think of another way."

Lu Qingqing bit her lip:

"Okay, then, ma'am, let's go back and discuss it, and then bring the kids over."

After saying goodbye to the proprietress, she turned and left.

Lu Qingqing sighed softly and said:

"Yunlan, actually everything else is fine."

The only problem is the inconvenience of food and lodging; the child has to travel back and forth every day.

It's too strenuous, and it's not safe either.

Lin Yunlan nodded and said:

"Yes, that is indeed a difficult problem."

Let's go back and think about it carefully, and discuss it with my second brother and sister-in-law."

Lu Qingqing nodded, and the two of them rode in the oxcart home.

As the two passed by their own fields,

Lu Qingqing suddenly remembered something.

"Yunlan, in a few days, it will be time to sow our wheat."

Lin Yunlan replied:

"Don't worry, during this time..."

My second brother, father, and I have almost finished packing.

Growing crops is no problem, but the area at the foot of the mountain will probably need some more time to recover.

Lu Qingqing said:

"There's no need to rush that piece of land; I have other plans."

Lin Yunlan curiously leaned closer to Lu Qingqing and asked:

"Qingqing, what are your plans? Tell me."

Lu Qingqing winked playfully:

Do you remember the last time we went to buy grain?

I bought some seeds, and then the shop owner gave me a free bag.

Lin Yunlan nodded:

"Yes, I know. Are you going to plant that bag of stuff?"

But that's very little. How can you cultivate such a large plot of land?

Lu Qingqing gently patted Lin Yunlan's shoulder:

"Don't worry, you'll see when the time comes."

Lin Yunlan looked puzzled:

"What on earth is going on in your little head?"

Lu Qingqing looked up and laughed:

"Don't guess, it's definitely good news."

Lin Yunlan shook his head helplessly:

"Okay, then I'll wait and see."

After Lu Qingqing and Lin Yunlan returned home,

Wang Xiuxiu then came forward to greet her:

"Qingqing, Yunlan, there's rice left for you in the pot, go and eat."

Lu Qingqing said gratefully:

"Sister-in-law, thank you for your hard work."

Lin Yunlan also chimed in:

"Thank you, Second Sister-in-law."

Wang Xiuxiu smiled and waved her hand:

"Go eat quickly, don't go hungry."

As Lu Qingqing walked towards the kitchen, she said to Wang Xiuxiu:

"Sister-in-law, I went to the embroidery room to ask today."

The embroidery shop owner said he'd let me take Daya and Erya over to have a look next time.

Why don't you come along and take a look too?

Wang Xiuxiu said:

"Really? Are they willing to take on apprentices?"

Lu Qingqing nodded and said:

They are willing to take on apprentices.

We need to see if the children have any talent for embroidery first.

Wang Xiuxiu frowned slightly and said with some worry:

"I wonder if our eldest and second daughters are up to the task."

Who can say for sure about talent?

Lu Qingqing comforted her:

"Sister-in-law, don't worry too much. Maybe the children have a talent for this."

Even if we can't find one, we'll think of another way.

Wang Xiuxiu asked:

"So how do they collect tuition fees?"

Lu Qingqing replied:

"The embroidery shop owner said he would charge five taels of silver per person, but that didn't include food or lodging."

Wang Xiuxiu couldn't help but exclaim in surprise:

"Oh? Five taels of silver per person? That's quite a lot."

However, if Daya and Erya are willing to learn, I am willing to support their education.

Lu Qingqing smiled and nodded:

"Yes, sister-in-law, I think so too."

The only drawback is that it doesn't include food and lodging.

Everything else seems pretty good to me.

Wang Xiuxiu frowned, her face full of worry.

"Let's take Daya and Erya to see them first, and then figure out a solution."

Lu Qingqing responded:

"That's all we can do."

Wang Xiuxiu said with a firm look in her eyes:

"No matter how difficult it is, we must create conditions for the children."

Lu Qingqing held Wang Xiuxiu's hand:

Sister-in-law, hearing you say that makes me feel much more at ease.

Da Ya and Er Ya, who had been eavesdropping outside, happily stepped forward.

"Mom, we're willing to learn, even if it means traveling back and forth every day."

We are also willing to learn.

Once we've learned this skill,

"Make lots of money to support my grandpa, dad, mom, uncles, and aunts."

Wang Xiuxiu was both surprised and delighted, and scolded him playfully:

"You two girls, when did you start eavesdropping here?"

Daya said with a grin:

"We heard it as soon as we got here."

Er Ya looked very serious:

"Mom, we really want to learn and we're not afraid of hardship."

Lu Qingqing stepped forward and patted the two children's heads:

"Good children, as long as you are determined, I will take you there to see it tomorrow."

Daya and Erya said happily:

"Thank you, Auntie. Thank you, Mother."

Excitement and gratitude shone in the eyes of the two children.

The next morning, Lin Qingshan stayed home looking after the four little ones.

The others all rode in oxcarts to town together.

After delivering the herbal tea, they went to the embroidery room.

The proprietress of the embroidery shop took an instant liking to the two little maids.

The two little girls were also very polite, and said in unison:

"Hello, lady boss."

The embroidery shop owner had two young girls try it out.

I didn't expect him to be so talented.

The proprietress of the embroidery shop immediately agreed to let Daya and Erya stay in the embroidery shop to learn.

Lu Qingqing and Wang Xiuxiu were overjoyed, and Lu Qingqing quickly said:

"Thank you so much, boss lady."

Wang Xiuxiu also thanked them repeatedly.

The proprietress smiled and said:

"These two girls look clever. If they study hard, they'll definitely amount to something in the future."

Daya and Erya exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with excitement and anticipation.

They said in unison:

"Thank you, boss lady. We will definitely study hard."

Finally, after discussing it with the proprietress of the embroidery shop, we reached an agreement.

I brought the two children over at the end of Chen Shi (7-9 AM).

We'll pick the child up around 3 PM.

Lu Qingqing said with a smile:

"Then it's settled. Please take good care of the two children, ma'am."

The embroidery shop owner waved her hand:

"No trouble at all. I like these two children and will definitely teach them with care."

Wang Xiuxiu echoed:

"Thank you so much, boss lady. Da Ya and Er Ya, please."

Remember what your mother told you: study hard.

Da Ya and Er Ya replied in unison, "We know, Mom."

Emerging from the embroidery room, Lu Qingqing and Wang Xiuxiu felt a great sense of relief.

His face was beaming with joy.