The Regent Princess has run away again

Mao Shi.

Madam Ji arrived at the study room on time. Seeing Xue Zhiyu already sitting at the desk, she walked over expressionlessly and placed the Book of Songs in her hand on the table.

"Let's start with the Book of Songs. You can ask me if there are any words you don't know."

Looking at the Book of Songs on the table, Xue Zhiyu dreamed for a few seconds about the time when she was reciting the poem in high school. However, it was not difficult for her. She could recite it after reading it a few times. But she still opened the book and read it carefully.

Xiaoqiu brought in the tea and went downstairs quickly. She glanced at Xue Zhiyu who was reading seriously. She was indeed her daughter, so outstanding.

Madam Ji lifted the lid of the tea and sat aside blowing the tea leaves on it, but her eyes were always paying attention to Xue Zhiyu. It could be seen that she was watching her very seriously and not just perfunctorily. A hint of smile flashed across her eyes.

The sunlight sneaked in through the window. The morning breeze brought a little warmth, shining on the woman who was still concentrating on the book, as if she was covered with a layer of hazy gauze. The seriousness on the woman's face made Mrs. Ji change her opinion of the third young lady again.

Xue Zhiyu was really fascinated by the book. At that time, her grandfather told her that people must read the Book of Songs, and the beauty of its poetry is difficult to describe in a few words, so the Book of Songs is a must-read book in their family. But when she was working, her copy of the Book of Songs had long been covered in dust. Now she was able to touch it again, which really made her feel deeply moved.

"Miss San, I see you are reading this very seriously. Let me test you," Madam Ji said as she took the Book of Songs from Xue Zhiyu. Without even flipping through the pages, she said, "Ten dragon flags are on display, and the great harvest is here. The borders of the state stretch a thousand miles, and the people live there. The territory extends to the four seas."

"The four seas come to you, come to you in great numbers. The scenery is vast and the river is clear. Yin receives the mandate and all is well, what is the blessing?" Xue Zhiyu said without thinking. This is from the Book of Songs, Songs of Shang. After all, she couldn't remember all the Fengyas and Songs, even though she had read them since she was a child. However, she was more impressed by the Xuanniao.

Madam Ji glanced at Xue Zhiyu with a little surprise. She didn't expect that the third young lady had such a good memory and could recite it word for word.

"Give me peaches and give me Qiongyao in return."

"It's not a reward, but a friendship forever."

Madam Ji said a few more sentences. Seeing that Xue Zhiyu could continue, her expressionless face was full of disbelief. She put down the Book of Poetry in her hand and remembered something. "Miss San's memory is really good. I want to see how her handwriting is."

Xue Zhiyu didn't say anything. She spread out the rice paper, picked up the brush on the pen holder, dipped it in ink, thought for a while, and then began to write on the paper.

Mrs. Ji looked at the big characters on the rice paper. She didn't look like someone who had never written before. From the first stroke of the pen, it was clear that it took several years to write these characters. The lightness and heaviness were just right. If someone had never written before, their hands would have been a little shaky or they might not be able to control the strength well. But this third young lady was obviously someone who had been writing for several years.

After writing the four words "Shangshan Ruoshui", Xue Zhiyu put down the brush, nodded with satisfaction, and then looked at Madam Ji and said modestly, "Madam Ji, please take a look."

"Not bad, not bad. It doesn't look like the Third Miss is writing for the first time. Especially the ending is handled very well," Mrs. Ji praised generously this time.

After finishing her words, Mrs. Ji began to formally teach.

.......

During the break, Xue Zhiyu slowly discovered that Madam Ji was not as difficult to get along with as she had imagined. She stood up and said, "Madam Ji, please stay here for a while. I'll bring you some food," and then walked out of the study.

Xiao Qiu, who had been waiting outside, saw Xue Zhiyu coming out and lowered her voice and said, "Miss, the ingredients are ready in the kitchen. Shall we go over now?"

Xue Zhiyu felt a little amused and helpless when she saw Xiao Qiu speaking in a low voice, as if she was going to do something shameful.

"Well, let's go ahead then."

The master and servant came to the kitchen. Xue Zhiyu quickly made a few strings of candied haws and placed them on a plate. After they cooled for a while, she carefully picked them up and walked towards the study.

He pushed open the study door, walked over under Madam Ji's puzzled gaze, and placed the plate on the small round table in the middle. "Madam Ji, please try it. This is something I made myself. You can't buy it outside."

"Oh? What is this?" Mrs. Ji walked over curiously and looked left and right. This round thing looked like hawthorn, but I remembered that it was quite sour.

"You will know if you try it. It will definitely not be sour. Madam Ji, I will teach you. Pick up a bunch and bite off one. Don't swallow the core," she said as she picked up a bunch to demonstrate.

Mrs. Ji also picked up a string and ate one with half belief and half doubt, imitating Xue Zhiyu's behavior. When she took a bite, her eyes were full of surprise. This crispy thing turned out to be malt sugar. She didn't expect it could be done this way.

"Miss San, how did you do this?"

"My method is quite simple. All you need is hawthorn and maltose, and some bamboo sticks."

After Xue Zhiyu finished speaking, Madam Ji had a different opinion of the person in front of her. This was not something Cai Bao could have imagined. It seemed that this Third Young Miss was not simple and had hidden so many things.

Soon, it was lunch time, and although Xue Zhiyu tried to persuade her to stay, Mrs. Ji still did not stay for lunch.

Not wanting to go to the front hall and meet those people who made her lose her appetite, Xue Zhiyu stayed in her own yard to eat.

.......

In the dark room, a man in a white robe stood with his hands behind his back. There was no emotion under the mask. He looked at the person in front of him and said, "Do I allow you to take orders privately?"

There was not a trace of warmth in his words. People who knew him well knew that the man was angry.

Several men in black looked at each other without saying a word. Under the man's gaze, they could only lower their heads as low as possible.

"Master, I have reorganized the Qing 1st Squad, but I don't know where the plan has been hidden."

The man raised his eyes and looked at the person who spoke, "Ling, you must find the plan within three days."

"Yes, Pavilion Master."

The man waved his hand and asked the others to go out first, only Ling stayed.

After the others left, Ling couldn't help but ask, "Master, did he really find it?"

"What do you want to ask."

"Nothing, I'm just curious that after so many years, he was actually found in Yan Country," Ling sighed, he thought he might have died, who knew he was found by the Pavilion Master.

"Go check who Qing Yi is contacting behind the scenes."

"I felt that Qing Yi had been acting strange for a few days, and the task was given to other brothers to complete. Pavilion Master, don't worry, I will go check it out later."

"Well, let's go."

After Ling went out, the man was still looking at the walls around him, as if he was thinking about something. After a while, he sighed softly, turned around and left.

Madam Xue, who had not appeared for a long time, was sitting in Xue Yumei's room at this time. Her face was so gloomy that it seemed as if ink was about to drip out. "I didn't expect that the slave girl would replace my people as soon as she took power. Even the master didn't say that he would return the power to me. How can I be willing to accept this!"

Xue Yumei poured a cup of tea for Madam Xue and said slowly, "Madam Zhou is inexperienced as a housekeeper, so it's inevitable that she will make mistakes."

"You mean, if that slave girl makes an irreparable mistake and I solve it, the master will return the power of the household to me."

Xue Yumei nodded, and noticing the slightly crazy look in Madam Xue's eyes, she frowned and reminded, "Don't act rashly in the next few days, don't alert the enemy."

"Yes, I know. By the way, regarding Yu Lu's marriage, the two families have decided to hold it in five days. Originally, that slave girl's daughter was supposed to marry her, but who knew that Yu Lu was so stupid and fell into the trap herself," Mrs. Xue felt more and more angry as she spoke. She was really disappointed in her.

"The concubines in Master Cai's backyard are not ordinary people, especially since he has not yet appointed a wife. Second sister can still strive to take this position."

Madam Xue rubbed her head in pain, "Your second sister is very stubborn and only has some clever tricks. Let alone the position of the first wife, I'm afraid her life in there will be very difficult."

"Then it depends on her."

Time passed quickly. Xue Zhiyu hardly left the house today. She was either studying her beauty formula or thinking about what to sell in the new store.

After changing into her undergarments, Xue Zhiyu sat against the head of the bed. Before going to sleep, she looked at the recipe in her hand and found that there was no problem. Then she folded it up and placed it under her pillow. She stood up, blew out the candle, and went to see Zhou Gong.