Chapter 13 The Monk’s Arrival
After arriving in Yangzhou city, the first thing was to find a teacher for Daiyu.
I naturally would not look for someone like Jia Yucun, but a true literary giant of high virtue and prestige.
I knew Daiyu was no ordinary person. Only the most outstanding literati in this world were worthy of teaching her.
Fortunately, Jiangnan had a strong academic foundation. I spared no expense to hire a teacher.
Even so, that teacher often sighed.
"The young lady of your household is truly no ordinary person. Like a poetry immortal descended to earth. Even if Li Taibai were alive, he would probably say the younger generation is formidable."
At such times, I as the old father would nod proudly.
"That is right. My Daiyu is indeed no ordinary person."
Joking! She was the Crimson Pearl Immortal Grass! Which family could have such a fairy? Besides mine, who else?
After studying properly for a year, Daiyu could already compose poems herself.
She truly liked Wang Wei. The poems she wrote were not as gloomy and mournful as in the Red Chamber, but had some transcendent immortal aura.
I held her newly written poem, sighing and shaking my head.
"Only she could write such a poem."
Jia Min was playing the qin on the side. Hearing me say this, she smiled and shook her head.
"If not for a Tanhua father like you who knows how to read, how could Daiyu have such talent?"
I hurriedly denied it. I could not wear such a high hat.
"I am just an old pedant who can write eight-legged essays. Compared to our daughter, I am just rotten wood. Daiyu is a crystal stone formed by the essence of heaven and earth."
Jia Min sighed. "You really praise her to the skies."
As we were talking, there was suddenly noise outside.
I asked coldly what was happening, but heard the servant outside speak.
"Reporting to the lord, a Scabby-Headed Monk has come outside, muttering something unclear."
Scabby-Headed Monk? I quickly put down the paper.
"What Scabby-Headed Monk? That is an immortal! Quickly! Invite the immortal in!"