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"Oh?" Jiang Minjun looked at Xie Huixuan, who was as proud as a peacock, and asked with interest, "Are you really so sure that you can win this poetry competition?"

Xie Huixuan raised her chin slightly, with a hint of pride on her lips: "Of course. I have already made full preparations, Master, just wait and see."

Gu Zhiyi was sitting on a rosewood chair nearby. Hearing this, she smiled gently, with a hint of worry in her eyes.

"Hui Xuan, make people progress and don't underestimate any opponent." Gu Zhiyi said softly, her tone gentle but firm.

Xie Huixuan widened her eyes, seeming a little unconvinced, but when she saw her mother's serious expression, she nodded slightly.

Jiang Minjun smiled and turned to Gu Zhiyi: "Madam, look at Huixuan's confidence, it's really enviable."

Gu Zhiyi smiled softly: "Miss Xiao, you are too kind. Huixuan has been spoiled by me since she was a child. She is a little willful, but I still know her talent. However, this poetry competition is very important. If she can restrain her temper, she may be able to achieve something."

Jiang Minjun nodded slightly and changed the subject: "By the way, Madam, who do you think is most likely to be Huixuan's opponent in this competition?"

Gu Zhiyi pondered for a moment and said, "This competition has so many heroes gathered together, it is really hard to predict. But as far as I know, Lin Wan'er from the Jiangnan Lin family and Zhao Meng'er from the Chang'an Zhao family, their poetry talent should not be underestimated."

Jiang Minjun's eyes flashed with surprise: "Lin Wan'er? The sister of the poet Lin Zixu?"

"That's right." Zhiyi nodded gently. "Lin Zixu is a distinguished guest of our Ningguo Mansion. I have met him several times and I know his talent very well. His sister Lin Wan'er is naturally also very talented."

As the three of them were talking, Xie Huixuan suddenly interrupted and said, "Mother, I should work harder and not let Lin Wan'er and the others steal the limelight."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly: "Huixuan, I am very pleased that you have such ambition. But remember, poetry is about talent and state of mind. You must learn to restrain your temper and appreciate the beauty of poetry with your heart."

Xie Huixuan nodded, with a hint of determination in her eyes.

In the garden, Xie Huixuan was standing by the lake, looking at the lotus flowers blooming in the lake, feeling a lot of emotion in her heart. Jiang Minjun quietly walked behind her and asked softly, "Huixuan, are you okay?"

Xie Huixuan turned around, a trace of melancholy flashed in her eyes: "Master, I always feel that this competition will not be so smooth."

Jiang Minjun patted her shoulder gently: "Don't worry, you have prepared well. As long as you keep a normal mind, I believe you will achieve good results."

Xie Huixuan smiled slightly and nodded: "Thank you, Senior Sister."

As the two were talking, Gu Zhiyi came over, looked at them, and smiled softly: "You two are getting more and more in sync with each other."

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I, I…" Xie Huixuan clenched her hands in excitement, her eyes were red, tears welled up in the corners of her eyes, but she tried hard not to let herself cry. She raised her head and looked at Gu Zhiyi in front of her.

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, her eyes full of tenderness and comfort. She asked softly, "Xuan'er, what's wrong? What happened that made you so excited?"

Xie Huixuan sniffed and tried to calm herself down. She took a deep breath and finally spoke: "Mother, I... I met Junior Sister Xiying in the garden today, she... she told me that Master... he..." At this point, her voice was choked and tears finally burst out.

Gu Zhiyi's heart tightened. She walked to Xie Huixuan and patted her shoulder gently: "What happened to Master? Tell me quickly. Don't worry, mother is here."

Xie Huixuan bit her lip and continued, "Master, he...he suddenly fell ill. When I went to see him, he...he was pale and couldn't even speak."

Jiang Minjun stood aside with a complicated look on her face. She walked gently to Gu Zhiyi and whispered, "Madam, I met Huixuan on the road and she told me this news. Master...he has been busy with the affairs of the mansion and there is indeed something wrong with him recently."

Gu Zhiyi frowned, her heart filled with worry. She looked at Xie Huixuan and said softly, "Xuan'er, don't worry, I will find a way. Go and rest first, I will accompany you to see the master later."

Xie Huixuan nodded, wiped her tears, and turned to walk towards her room. Gu Zhiyi and Jiang Minyun looked at each other, and saw worry in each other's eyes.

The next morning, Gu Zhiyi brought Xie Huixuan to Xiao Xiying's room.

Xiao Xiying lay on the bed, her face still pale, but she looked much better than yesterday.

"Master, how are you?" Xie Huixuan walked to the bedside and asked softly.

Xiao Xiying opened her eyes slightly, looked at Xie Huixuan, and smiled: "Huixuan, you're here. I'm fine, just a little tired, I just need to rest for a while."

Gu Zhiyi sat beside the bed and comforted Xiao Xiying softly, "Master, you must take care of yourself. We will help you with all the affairs in the mansion."

Xiao Xiying nodded, a trace of gratitude flashing in her eyes: "Zhiyi, thank you. I know you are all doing this for my own good."

Just then, Jiang Minjun walked in. She looked at Xiao Xiying with worry in her eyes: "Junior sister, you must take care of yourself. We will definitely find a way to treat you."

Xiao Xiying looked at Jiang Minjun and said with a smile: "Thank you, Senior Sister. I know you are all worried about me. I will definitely get better."

Wu Jingying was overjoyed when she heard this, and immediately put down her needlework and walked quickly to Gu Zhiyi's side. She gently held Gu Zhiyi's hand, her eyes full of gratitude and joy.

"Mother, you are so good to me!" Wu Jingying's voice trembled and tears welled up in her eyes.

Gu Zhiyi gently patted the back of Wu Jingying's hand, her eyes full of kindness.

"Silly child, this is what I should do. You are my daughter-in-law, so I naturally have to treat you well." Gu Zhiyi's voice was as gentle as water, but with unquestionable firmness.

Wu Jingying felt a warm feeling in her heart as she listened to her mother's words.

"Mother, I heard from the master that several distinguished guests have come to the mansion recently, is that right?" Wu Jingying raised her head, with curiosity glittering in her eyes.

Gu Zhiyi nodded, a smug smile on her face.

"Yes, Jingying. These distinguished guests are all important officials of the court. They come here to discuss an important matter. They will stay in the mansion for a while, so you have to treat them well, okay?" Gu Zhiyi said with a hint of seriousness.

Wu Jingying immediately nodded in agreement, and secretly vowed in her heart that she must get this done.

"Mother, I will definitely treat them well." Wu Jingying said confidently.

"That's good, kid. You know, this is a good opportunity for you to show your talent." Gu Zhiyi's smile became even brighter.

"Mother, how should I entertain them?" Wu Jingying asked cautiously.

Gu Zhiyi nodded with satisfaction, then gave a few more instructions and left the room.