The book has no strength, the female supporting role just wants to survive

In March, spring flowers gradually bloomed. Since Mrs. Xiao especially loved flowers, she planted all kinds of flowers in the Xiao Mansion.

In order to provide a place for Mrs. Xiao to enjoy the flowers, Xiao Huaimin specially dug a pond next to the plum garden and built a pavilion next to the pond to facilitate flower viewing.

At this time, Xiao Mingli and Xiao Mingrui were sitting opposite each other in the Qunfang Pavilion. Xiao Mingli looked at Xiao Mingrui with a smile on his face.

"Everyone knows that the second son of the Xiao family is very talented in writing, so they think that I am the smartest among us. But they don't know that when it comes to brains (scheming), I am far inferior to you."

Xiao Mingrui took a sip of tea and did not answer.

"When are you going to come to the court to help me and my father? I don't have much hope for my elder brother's simple mind, and Mingxu is always slacking off and not being serious."

Xiao Mingrui scraped off the foam in the cup and said lightly, "It's not the time yet."

"Besides, the Imperial Academy is not always peaceful."

Now that the Emperor has not appointed a successor for a long time, the three princes are fighting openly and secretly, and the Imperial Academy is also vaguely divided into three forces.

The strongest is the eldest prince Baili Hong. Baili Hong is the queen's son, has the support of Prime Minister Su, and is the emperor's legitimate son, so he has the greatest hope of becoming the crown prince.

The second is the second prince Baili Hao, born to Concubine Li, who is the son of Duke Rong. Concubine Li's brother is now the Minister of Personnel, and her sister is married to the Minister of Revenue. The power behind the second prince should not be underestimated. In recent years, he has been trying to compete with the eldest prince.

The third prince was born to Concubine Xian. Originally, the third prince should have been the most popular one, but unfortunately he was implicated by the incident that year and was gradually ignored by everyone.

Xiao Mingrui put down the cooled tea and stared into the distance in a daze.

"What are you thinking about?"

His thoughts were brought back to mind, Xiao Mingrui glanced at Xiao Mingli, then stood up.

"Hey, what are you doing?"

"Change your place to daydream."

Xiao Mingrui answered without turning his head.

"You're the most picky, so should we go to your place or mine?"

Xiao Mingrui stopped, as if thinking.

"I remember there is another pavilion in the mansion. Although it is remote, it is quiet. Let's go there."

"You do know how to choose."

Xiao Mingli chuckled and followed.

At this time, Nanny Jin was still cramming Jiang Tunan with the necessary female virtues for women in the boudoir.

"Speak with discretion, and do not speak evil words..."

Nanny Jin glanced at Jiang Tunan while reading. Seeing Jiang Tunan immersed in it, she finally felt relieved.

"Speaking at the right time, and not annoying others, is called women's speech."

Jiang Tunan shook his head.

"Yeah, and then add salt, not too salty."

Nanny Jin: It’s over. It’s too early to be relieved.

"Miss, let's take a break first."

Nanny Jin was afraid that if she continued like this, she would be so angry that she would fall backwards. She was very angry, but she still had to keep smiling.

She must not break the rules and etiquette. Madam asked her to teach Miss, which was a sign of trust in her and recognition of her ability. She was the most outstanding teaching nanny in her class!

"Okay, Mammy!"

Jiang Tunan sat on the edge of the Diecui Pavilion and called Chunhua over.

"Xiao Chunhua, give me a shoulder massage. I've been studying for the whole morning and my back and waist are sore. Woo woo~"

Jiang Tunan took the tea from Chunhua, and Chunhua put her hand on Jiang Tunan's shoulder and squeezed it gently. Then Jiang Tunan suddenly spit out a mouthful of water.

Jiang Tunan: I forgot this girl is so strong.

"Hey, hey, hey, okay, Chunhua, you take a rest."

Stop it! My shoulder blade!

"Miss, it's getting late. It's time for lunch. We should go back."

Nanny Jin spoke up at the right time.

"Mammy, why don't we have our meal here?"

Jiang Tunan really didn't want to go back at this moment, he just wanted to stay where he was.

“No, this is against the rules.”

"Ahem, Mammy, ahem, I want to go back for dinner, but I'm too weak to go back, ahem."

Jiang Tunan took out the handkerchief that smelled of chicken soup again, and Madan became even hungrier.

"this..."

Seeing Nanny Jin's hesitation, Jiang Tunan thought there was a chance, so he pinched his thigh ruthlessly.

"Mammy, it's not that I want to be lazy. I'm doing this for you. I have to continue teaching you this afternoon. I'm afraid that I won't be able to hold on and will be a burden to you."

Jiang Tunan's words were so touching that Nanny Jin was completely shaken. Since this place was remote and not many people came, it would be fine to come once in a while. Besides, the lady did say that she would ask a doctor to take good care of the young lady, and the master was even more concerned. If the young lady's health got worse, it would be difficult to report to the boss.

"Then eat here. I just hope that Miss will study etiquette and rules more carefully this afternoon."

"Thank you, Aunt Jin. Aunt Jin is the best. Aunt Jin is my favorite~"

Jiang Tunan shook her body happily, and Nanny Jin immediately glared at her.

"Miss, please pay attention to etiquette."

"Oh."

Don't be too complacent, or you'll anger Nanny Jin and leave, and then these good days will be over.

So Nanny Jin went to prepare lunch, while Jiang Tunan and Chunhua waited in the Diecui Pavilion.

"Miss, I'm so happy for you!"

Jiang Tunan:? You are very happy to see me in class

"Ok?"

"I see that Nanny Jin is taking so much trouble to teach Miss, and is very respectful to her. Madam must be willing to accept Miss. When the time comes, Miss can marry into the Xiao Mansion and become the young lady!"

Jiang Tunan: How did you come up with so much from just spending the morning together?

"Chunhua, you think too much. People can have dreams, but they can't be wishful thinking."

"Miss, don't you want to be a young lady?"

Jiang Tunan turned his head and looked at Chunhua.

"Is it good to be a young lady? Marrying a stranger and being trapped in this house forever."

Chunhua was puzzled and asked again,

"But miss, don't you want to get married?"

"Xiao Chunhua, I know it's hard for women in this world to survive without relying on men. But I hope you can always remember in your heart that you should never pin your hopes on others."

Jiang Tunan knew that if she kept telling Chunhua about modern theories, she would not be able to accept them easily. But she still hoped to do her part to prevent Chunhua from becoming a victim of such a world.

"Chunhua, you must remember to never give up on yourself. Only when you become strong will others truly respect you in their hearts."

"Yes! Chunhua remembers it! Chunhua will listen to the young lady!"

Although Chunhua only understood half of what she heard, she could feel that something was sprouting in her heart.

"Since ancient times, men are unreliable, and women should have the heart of Mulan. Instead of supporting him in his lofty ambitions, it is better to prove yourself as a million taels of gold."

Chunhua said with twinkling eyes,

"Miss, you are illiterate, so how come you can recite poetry?"

Jiang Tunan suppressed the upturned corners of his mouth.

"Who says you can't recite poetry if you can't read? I'm very capable, young lady. Follow me and I'll make sure you have everything you need."

She finally succeeded in pretending to be a bitch, and finally regained some face as a modern person.

This scene was seen by the two people who came to Diecui Pavilion. Xiao Mingli looked at the woman in the pavilion and said,

"This Miss Jiang is a bit strange. She can speak fluently even though she can barely read. Mingrui, what do you think?"

Xiao Mingrui suppressed the emotion in his eyes and replied calmly,

"She's not as simple as she looks."

Xiao Mingli seemed to be thinking about it.

"Could it be that she is deliberately hiding her abilities?"

"Whether it is true or not, we will know it after we find out."

Xiao Mingrui strode towards the Diecui Pavilion, and Xiao Mingli shook his head helplessly and followed him.