Only this green, not disappointing the spring

The emperor and empress stayed in the summer resort outside the capital for two months. During this period, the news that Empress Chen went to Qingxin Academy to teach quickly spread throughout the capital like a gust of wind.

Even many people from other places who had relatives in the capital gradually heard the news.

Everyone in the world always says that "a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent", but which of those noble families doesn't hire a tutor for their daughters?

Some wealthy families even set up schools for girls at home, and the girls learned just as much as boys every day.

However, no matter how talented the invited gentleman was, there was still a huge difference between him and the queen.

Therefore, many families began to want to find ways to send their daughters to Qingxin Academy.

For a time, Shangguan Chong became a hot commodity, and the threshold of his house was almost trampled down by people.

Even Baili Nanqing, who never dealt with the lady, received countless invitations and visiting cards.

The two brothers Shangguan Song and Shangguan Lan, who were already in office, were even more troubled.

Shangguan Lan, who got the last place in the imperial examination, got a sinecure in the Ministry of Revenue. He was like an invisible man, spending his days in the government office.

Now, he has turned his life around overnight. Not only does he no longer have to be ordered around by his seniors to do odd jobs, but he has also been directly promoted by his superior to work by his side. I don't know how many colleagues are envious of him.

On this day, the day finally came when Shangguan Lan waited at the gate of the Ministry of Justice, weakly carrying two jugs of wine.

When Shangguan Song finally arrived, he opened his arms like a little child and was ready to rush towards his dear brother.

Uh, Shangguan Song grabbed him by the collar and turned him around. He asked with some disgust:

"Second brother, what's wrong with you? Why do you pounce on everyone you see?"

Shangguan Lan pursed her lips in grievance.

"Brother, am I still your biological brother? Why are you carrying me like a chick? It's so embarrassing if anyone sees me like that!"

Shangguan Song couldn't help but twitch his lips. It would be even more embarrassing to be pounced on and hugged by his own brother!

Seeing his brother's disapproval, Shangguan Lan could only sigh and say:

"Brother, let's go to Qibaozhai for dinner. I bought two pots of good wine, let's get drunk and forget our sorrows."

Seeing his usually carefree second brother suddenly become listless, Shangguan Song's expression became very serious.

"Being bullied by a colleague? Let's go to the store and talk while we eat."

Shangguan Lan walked forward with his shoulders slumped, muttering:

"Alas, now it's too late for them to curry favor with me!"

Hearing this, Shangguan Song guessed what was going on, because he was being treated well by people in the Ministry of Justice. Even colleagues who he had never dealt with in the past were showing him goodwill.

The reason, of course, is Qingxin Academy.

As soon as the waiter at Qibaozhai saw the two brothers, he immediately and respectfully invited them to a private room on the second floor.

At this time, the store was already full of customers and there were hurrying waiters everywhere, which was enough to show how prosperous Qibaozhai's business was.

The best Bamboo Leaf Green Tea exudes the elegant fragrance of bamboo leaves and the sweet aroma of glutinous rice, and its verdant color makes it very addictive.

After drinking several glasses of wine in succession, Shangguan Lan, who was not very drunk, soon had a blush on her cheeks.

He was born with a good-looking face, and at this moment, his pair of peach blossom eyes were covered with a layer of mist, making him look even more charming and alluring.

Shangguan Song couldn't help but frown, as his younger brother rarely felt so frustrated and lonely.

So he patted his shoulder gently and comforted him:

"Second brother, I've got you covered in everything, so you don't need to put too much pressure on yourself.

Besides, our family doesn’t have any ambitions, otherwise my father wouldn’t have resigned. If he is really unhappy with his job, he can just quit.”

Speaking of his father, Shangguan Lan couldn't help but sigh. He put the wine glass back on the table and said in a somewhat depressed tone:

"Brother, our father is so unlucky! He finally found something he likes to do and is now doing well, but how come he is suddenly connected to the royal family?

Now a happy family has been tormented and is in a state of chaos. When I think of this, I wish I could stay away from it.

But what should father do? He can't just resign as the headmaster, right? "

Finally opening up, Shangguan Lan spoke out all the troubles in his heart.

"Besides, the owners of this academy are our little sister and future brother-in-law, so our father will definitely not leave it alone.

My sister had a sense of justice in her heart and worked tirelessly to earn money so that homeless beggars and children from poor families could go to school.

But because of the emperor..."

He suddenly stopped talking in the middle of his words. Even though he was eating in his younger sister's shop, he still had to be on guard against eavesdroppers.

So he deliberately lowered his voice and continued:

“Just because that guy went to the academy once a month on a whim, those people immediately smelled the scent and came over!

It's really shameless!"

He spoke with gnashing teeth. Shangguan Song felt the same way, but he was not a talkative person by nature, so he kept his emotions inside.

Seeing that his second brother finally looked better after he finished complaining, he poured him another glass of wine and said:

"It is human nature to seek benefits and avoid harm. Although we may not like it, we don't need to care too much about it.

Now that the academy has that person protecting it, I don't think these people can cause much trouble. Let's be patient, and things will eventually pass."

Shangguan Lan shook his head in frustration.

"Brother, I am already fed up with you and don't want to endure it any longer."

He raised his head and looked at Shangguan Song, saying seriously:

"Brother, what do you think of me being sent out? Even if I become a seventh-rank county magistrate, at least I can do some practical work and seek some benefits for the people.

Our little sister is a girl who can think of setting up a charity school, but I, as her brother, spend my days in a muddle-headed way. I am really ashamed of myself.”

Shangguan Song was a little stunned after hearing this, and then showed an approving look.

“It is rare that you have such an idea, but you must be prepared to be sent to a bitter and cold place.

Although everyone knows that being sent abroad for experience is helpful in one's career, the hardships involved cannot be described in words. If you have made up your mind, go for it boldly. Your family will always be your support."

After that, the two brothers clinked their glasses together and drank the wine in them.

Shangguan Lan, who had mostly relieved his depression, finally regained his former spirit, but his beautiful mother had become increasingly haggard due to the torment she had in the past few days.

There were people guarding the mansion in Cuiwei Mountain every day. Baili Nanqing was so annoyed that he simply returned to the capital overnight.

But who would have thought that the ladies in the capital had been waiting for this opportunity.

She could just ignore other people's posts. After all, their master was just a commoner now, so he wasn't afraid of offending anyone.

But she couldn't refuse Madam Yu's invitation no matter what.

It was because of the old chief priest's kindness to her husband, and also because of the help of the old chief priest, that her youngest daughter was able to buy Madam Yu's dowry shop as she wished a few days ago.

So, she had no choice but to bite the bullet and make an appointment to meet him at Shuiyunjian.

Mrs. Yu brought her daughter with her this time and was led to the second floor by the girl in the store.

She hadn't been here for a long time and thought that the second floor was still the private room as before, but unexpectedly it had been changed into a series of small compartments.

Each compartment was only covered by a cheap cotton curtain. The most unbearable thing was that part of the curtain was exposed!

The reserved and warm smile on her face disappeared instantly, and she frowned and asked the little girl who led the way:

"Why did the second floor become like this? The door curtain should at least be mopping the ground, how could it be so much shorter?

You can't be doing this to save money, right? This is too... too unpresentable!"

Although she lowered her voice when she said the last sentence, the little girl who was leading the way still heard it clearly.

Although the boss has told us to be extremely patient when dealing with customers, he also said that we don't need to tolerate those who are unreasonable!

Thinking of this, the little girl immediately stopped and Madam Yu, who was following behind her, almost bumped into her.

"How do you walk? Why do you stop for no reason?"

The little girl said nothing, but raised her hand and pointed in a direction. Madam Yu looked in the direction of her hand and saw a big word written on the wall -

Quiet.

A trace of ugliness flashed across her face, and she realized that her voice was indeed a little loud just now, and there were many people around her standing by the bookshelf, quietly choosing books.

Yu Jiaojiao, who had been silent all this time, also blushed. She couldn't help but blame her mother in her heart for making her lose face in public.

She didn't want to come to Shuiyunjian at all, and she didn't want to go to Qingxin Academy!

She felt angry and embarrassed that the man she loved so much was actually engaged to a country girl who was not presentable enough.

She had no place to vent her unhappiness until now, and now she had to ask the mother of the person she hated for help. How could she bear this? !