Only this green, not disappointing the spring

After returning to the palace, Emperor Mingde was still not satisfied with Shui Yunjian's trip, and he also developed a strong interest in Shangguan Qingyue.

So he immediately ordered people to investigate the entire Shangguan family, no matter how big or small.

In order to protect Shangguan Qingyue and her family, Xuanyuan Yan planted a number of people to protect them secretly, so he got the news quickly.

He tore up the secret letter and threw it into the brazier to burn it to ashes. He then instructed Bai Er beside him:

"Order someone to quietly release the information about Qingxin Academy to those who are investigating."

Bai Er scratched his head and asked tentatively:

"Your Highness, do you mean to also let the fact that you and Miss Qingyue are the founders of the academy be known?"

Qingxin Academy was open and transparent inside and out, except for the person behind the establishment of the school. Bai Er couldn't think of anything else to reveal.

Xuanyuan Yan nodded slightly, staring at the faded sunflower on the table in a daze.

That day, he felt more at ease when he heard Shangguan Qingyue's detailed account of his father's every move after he entered the store.

His little girl didn't need to do anything deliberately. What he valued was her pure, kind and lively nature. It seemed that his father had a good impression of his future daughter-in-law.

……

Shangguan Chong failed to fulfill his promise. Three days later, the slanderous words against the female students of Qingxin Academy increased instead of decreasing. Nearly half of the girls were taken back home.

For a moment, the academy, which was once full of laughter and joy, became dead silent.

It was obvious that someone was behind this, but the academy was weak and powerless to fight back.

For this reason, Baili Nanqing came specially to comfort her husband, but she still couldn't stop him from sighing all day long.

Although the real owners behind this academy are Xuanyuan Yan and Shangguan Qingyue, the one who really worked hard for the academy is Shangguan Chong.

When I reached middle age, I finally got rid of the shackles of my family and did what I really like. But now it is unknown whether the academy can continue to operate. How can I not worry!

Shangguan Chong, who was unwilling to sit and wait for death, went to the Third Prince's Mansion in person to seek help. Facing his future father-in-law, Xuanyuan Yan naturally treated him very attentively and considerately.

Although Shangguan Chong was satisfied with the other party's hospitality, his anxiety was not relieved at all. However, the Third Prince only asked him to wait patiently for a few more days, and did not mention any specific details.

The headmaster, who was in a depressed mood, came out of the Third Prince's Mansion and went straight to Shuiyunjian to complain to his beloved daughter.

The daughter is really a father's warm and caring little cotton-padded jacket. The little daughter is like a little bee, circling around him, serving tea and water, massaging his shoulders and back, and even the worst mood will be improved.

But when he thought about giving away such a good girl to someone else in the future, he felt heartbroken, so he couldn't help but coax her:

"Yuer, you see, the Third Prince has been hiding things from me. He has so many tricks up his sleeve. I'm worried that you'll be deceived by him in the future!

Good boy, listen to your father. Stay at home with your parents for a few more years. Don't be easily fooled by others! Even if they are princes, our family doesn't want to associate with the rich and powerful!"

Shangguan Qingyue was a little embarrassed at first, but she just found it funny after hearing what she said. Her father came to complain to her! But she and the third prince hadn't even started dating yet, so wasn't her father just worrying about nothing?

Besides, she is not even fourteen yet, there is no need to rush!

Shangguan Chong, who was cheered up by his precious daughter, returned to Qingxin Academy with a calm expression. He also let it go. There are thousands of families in this world who need help. When people leave, they leave. In the future, those who want to come may not be able to squeeze in!

So he went to the girls' school in person, intending to comfort Mr. Yu and the remaining female students. However, he never expected that everything in the school was the same as before, as if nothing had happened.

He was somewhat curious and asked a girl about it. The girl replied respectfully:

"It was Mr. Yu who said that since we have chosen to stay, we should do our daily homework well and live up to Qingxin Academy's cultivation of us.

Only when we have something to show for ourselves in the future can we give those who spread rumors a slap in the face, so the sisters are working harder than ever before, just to be able to vent their anger in the future."

Shangguan Chong waved his hand to let the little girl go, but he stood there for a long time without moving. This showed that Mr. Yu's tenacity and broad-mindedness were far beyond his reach.

Who says women are inferior to men? They, Qingxin Academy, will show the world!

Shangguan Chong no longer dwelled on the past, and was busy giving lectures and recruiting students. Just when everything had returned to calm, a group of people on tall horses suddenly arrived at the academy.

A student who was quick on his feet had already run all the way to find Shangguan Chong, and Mr. Yu was also called over. When Shangguan Chong saw who was coming, he was immediately startled, this was clearly someone from the palace!

He walked forward quickly, bowed respectfully to the leading eunuch, and then asked:

"I wonder why this eunuch has come here with all the trouble?"

This eunuch was a close associate of the Queen. As the Queen lived in seclusion most of the year, this eunuch rarely appeared in public, so even Shangguan Chong, who had been an official for many years, had never seen him.

"Shangguan Shanzhang, I'm here to give you something good."

The eunuch's attitude was very kind, and Shangguan Chong's tense nerves relaxed a little.

He waved behind him, and two guards came up with something covered with bright red silk in their hands, with steady steps.

"The Queen highly appreciates that our Qingxin Academy broke the convention and recruited female students. Especially since you took in those girls who were rescued from kidnappers a few days ago despite the rumors, that was a great kindness!

Therefore, the Empress personally wrote a plaque and presented it to the girls' school in our academy."

After saying this, he stretched out his hand and swiftly peeled off the red silk, revealing a plaque made of golden nanmu wood with four large characters "Pure as Ice and Jade" inscribed on it.

The handwriting is elegant and neat, yet also reveals a touch of free and easy style, with a unique style of its own.

Shangguan Chong was full of praise after seeing it. Just as he was about to speak, he heard a clear voice saying:

"Great handwriting, very well written!"

He subconsciously turned his head towards the sound and saw Mr. Yu, who was always dignified and steady, with his eyes shining with excitement. He stared at the words on the plaque without blinking, wishing he could get inside it.

"Eunuch, are the words on the plaque really written by the Empress herself?"

The eunuch's face darkened immediately after hearing this. Shangguan Chong hurried to smooth things over:

"Please forgive me, Master. Ms. Yu just said the wrong thing accidentally because she couldn't believe that she could see the handwritten inscription of the Empress with her own eyes. She didn't mean anything else."

While they were talking, he unnoticeably stuffed a heavy purse into the other person's hand.

The eunuch's expression softened. He rarely had the opportunity to go out, and the money he could make over the years was pitifully small. Touching the bulging purse in his sleeve pocket, he felt very happy.

"Well, now that we have finished our work, I have to return to the palace to report. I will not stay any longer. You must keep this plaque well and do not make any mistakes. Do you understand?"

Mr. Yu was already sweating coldly because of his slip of the tongue just now. He was extremely glad that this eunuch was easy to deal with, otherwise a good thing would have turned into a bad thing!

The news that the Empress herself had written a plaque and presented it to Qingxin Academy spread quickly throughout the capital. Especially since the plaque contained the four characters "pure as ice and jade", the profound meaning was self-evident.

As a result, the previous slanderous words disappeared overnight. Although it failed to retain those female students, it finally made Qingxin Academy famous in the capital.

For a time, there were countless students who came here to study, and what was particularly gratifying was that nearly half of them were women!

As the saying goes, if you lose something in one place, you may gain something in another.

It was not until this moment that Shangguan Chong suddenly remembered that the Third Prince had asked him to wait patiently. Could this be what he was waiting for? !

Qingxin Academy was no longer as dull as it had been in the past few days, and was now filled with joy. Even Lang Lang's reading voice sounded louder than usual.

But at this time, a group of people came to the academy with their children, especially girls. These people were the ones who had been clamoring to take their daughters home not long ago.

This time, they not only sent their daughter back, but also brought their son along.

However, Shangguan Chong and Mr. Yu unanimously decided to reject all of them. Although they run a charity school, they are not temperless clay Buddhas that can be manipulated by others.

Now that Qingxin Academy has the Queen as its backer, no one dares to cause trouble. These common people had no choice but to sleep on the floor outside the academy for three whole days, but they were unable to arouse the sympathy of the two principals.

Just as they were at their wits' end, cursing and preparing to go home, someone came out of the academy and said to everyone:

"Everyone, our headmaster asked me to tell you something: If you are willing, you can sell your daughter to the academy. We will pay you according to the market price, not a penny less."