Dressed as a concubine instead of a concubine

After more than ten days of hard work, Mei Ran's school was finally built.

Meng Xiyue was also very excited and came to the school early with gifts.

Looking at the spacious and bright school, Meng Xiyue had an illusion of being in modern times.

"Sister Mei, how many students have you recruited?"

Hearing this, Mei Ran lowered her head, "Not even one."

"How come, what about those students who once studied with you in Konglong Lane?"

The tuition fee of Mei Ran's school is not high. If the family is poor, there will be no tuition. How come no one comes?

"Their parents said that they have nothing to do on weekdays, so they have no objection to learning a few words from me, but if they really go to school, it won't work."

"They are all from poor families. Not to mention tuition fees, they can't even afford to buy writing brushes, inkstones, and paper. Moreover, they are afraid that their children will really have the idea of ​​taking the imperial examinations."

Meng Xiyue understood what she meant. Children from poor families would not want their children to read so many books, and how could rich children choose a school run by girls?

They thought things were too simple. Even if they had the documents and opened a school, it would be useless without students.

"I will send two students to Sister Mei in two days."

Meng Xiyue thought of Xiao Cui. The child was smart and independent-minded. If she could learn to read, it would be of great help to her in the future.

When the sour jujubes are ripe, let her and her brother come to school.

"Okay, you can give me as many as you want."

After saying that, her expression darkened again, "I just don't know how long this school can last."

If no students come, her school will not be able to continue. She can't keep Meng Xiyue paying to maintain this empty shell.

Meng Xiyue pondered for a moment, "I have a solution, Sister Mei, don't worry, I will send you something tomorrow."

"It's okay. Don't worry about me all the time. Even if the school can't continue, the worst result is that I will return to my previous life."

Mei Ran thought she was going to ask Prince Qi for help, so she stopped her and said, "Yue'er, the more you get, the more you will have to give in the future."

"Sister Mei, you're overthinking it. You'll know tomorrow. We don't need to ask him for anything. We can just rely on ourselves."

Meng Xiyue said this solemnly, then said goodbye and left.

As soon as I walked onto the main street, I ran into Jiang Chubai.

Except for meeting once when they first arrived in Beijing, they haven't seen each other for more than two months.

I heard that he got married to Liang Yingxue a few days ago. He became the son-in-law of the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue as he wished, so why is he still so decadent?

Yes, it was decadent. In Meng Xiyue’s memory, Jiang Chubai had always been a young man full of vigor and vitality, as if nothing could affect him.

This is even more so after he won the top spot in the imperial examination, and he had just had his wedding night. Logically, shouldn't he be even more proud and beaming?

He...can't be unable to do it.

Meng Xiyue was frightened by her own imagination. How could she think of such messy things at such a young age? It was a sin, a sin.

Meng Xiyue didn't want to get entangled with him any longer and wanted to just walk past him and leave, but he stopped her.

"Yue'er, can I have a few words with you?"

"Master Jiang, please call me Miss Meng. I don't think we have anything else to say now."

Thinking of Liang Yingxue, she felt that she should stay as far away from Jiang Chubai as possible.

The last time there was an incident with the hairpin, it was Liang Yingxue who was the mastermind and deliberately framed me.

It can be said that she was very thoughtful. She just whispered a few words into her cousin's ear and someone got everything done for her.

In the end, nothing could be found on her, but it was a pity for her cousin. Her father was demoted and she herself was sent back to her hometown to get married.

The dream of entering Prince Qi's Mansion was shattered.

Jiang Chubai opened his mouth and finally asked, "How are you doing in the palace?"

"Don't worry about me, Mr. Champion. I'm doing fine."

She looked him up and down, "But it seems like you haven't been doing very well. This is karma."

After saying this, she walked away, feeling very happy.

Looking at her pretty figure, Jiang Chubai's expression was gloomy. He thought that since he was the top scorer in the imperial examination and married the daughter of a wealthy family, he would be successful in the future.

But the two months in the Hanlin Academy made him realize that there were too many talented and well-connected people in Beijing, and he was nothing at all.

For example, Zhang Yian, who won the third place in the imperial examination with him, was the son of the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue and was engaged to the eldest daughter of the Duke of Huguo.

The two entered the Hanlin Academy together, but the academician obviously favored Zhang Yian, the third place winner. Whenever there was a good job like lecturing to the emperor, it would fall to Zhang Yian.

However, he, the top scholar, seemed to be transparent and could only do some unimportant tasks such as organizing documents.

After marrying Liang Yingxue, he thought good days were coming, but who knew it was the beginning of a nightmare.

Every day at home, there was the sound of Liang Yingxue and his mother arguing endlessly, and he was caught in the middle and couldn't help either of them.

Liang Yingxue got angry and ran to Liang's house. It had only been seven days since their marriage, but he had already gone to pick her up twice.

Every time he went to pick her up, he would be humiliated by his father-in-law and mother-in-law. They thought he was not marrying a wife, but an ancestor.

He thought that no matter what, his father-in-law would always help him in the court, but recently his father-in-law made mistakes one after another and was scolded by the emperor.

I can't even take care of myself, so how can I have the time to care about him?

He was somewhat disheartened. If things continued like this, when would it end? He couldn't be a compiler in the Hanlin Academy his entire life.

"Master Jiang, our master wants to see you."

Jiang Chubai, who was immersed in his own sad thoughts, was suddenly startled by the visitor.

Looking at the cold and scary man in front of him dressed as a guard, he asked in a trembling voice.

"May I ask who your master is?"

"Our master is the eldest prince, Prince Liang."

Prince Liang? Isn't he the most favored prince by the emperor? How could he notice me?

Jiang Chubai suppressed his inner excitement and quickly followed the guards into a restaurant.

On this side, after Meng Xiyue came back, she did not go to find Xie Junyi, but returned to Mengxi Garden.

She went into the study, asked Qianxiang to guard outside, and told them that no one was allowed to come in.

Zhiyue was a little confused, but she obediently stayed outside with Qianxiang.

However, she felt that Meng Xiyue's actions were unnecessary. Apart from the prince, no one else would come to Mengxi Garden, and even if the prince came, they would not be able to defend it.

This was indeed the case. Not long after, Xie Junyi came over.

Seeing this, Asaka quickly said, "Shall I go and call the young lady?"

"No need, I will go to the study."

"But Miss?"

Qianxiang raised her voice and wanted to say something, but was stopped by Xie Junyi's look.

Seeing that he was about to go in, Qianxiang could only shout, "Miss, the prince is here."

Meng Xiyue, who was immersed in painting, was so frightened by the sudden sound that her hands trembled and she almost ruined the painting.