Noble Lady

No one dared to disturb Mr. Lu while he was teaching. They just watched for a while and then left.

"Madam Xue, what do you think if my good-for-nothing son studies in your family's academy?" Concubine Chen asked excitedly.

Madam Xue paused for a moment, "Your Highness, I cannot make the decision on this matter."

"If, as I say, the Sixth Prince is willing to study in the Marquis's academy, then our Marquis's academy will be honored and proud..."

Madam Xue changed the subject and said, "But regarding the matter of enrolling in a private school, I cannot make the decision."

Concubine Chen and the Sixth Prince's faces almost fell at the same time, and the words "ungrateful" were almost written on their faces.

Mrs. Xue said calmly, "When the school was first established, we promised Mr. Lu that anyone who wanted to enter the school would have to be personally inspected by Mr. Lu. Only those who were deemed qualified by him could enter the school."

"Therefore, I hope that the Imperial Concubine and His Royal Highness the Sixth Prince will forgive me. No one in the Marquisate can make the decision on this matter."

Concubine Chen, who was originally a little angry, was no longer angry after hearing this.

"I'm afraid Mr. Lu's standards for selecting students are difficult to meet, right?"

Mrs. Xue and Xue Chenyu both nodded.

The latter said, "Many people have heard that Mr. Lu teaches here, and they come here to learn from his reputation. However, as the Imperial Concubine has seen, there are only a handful of students studying in the school now."

"Mr. Lu once said: It is better to have no students than to have unqualified ones. He would never accept students casually."

Concubine Chen was delighted: if all candidates for the academy had to be personally reviewed by Mr. Lu, it meant that all of the Sixth Prince's classmates had been carefully selected by Mr. Lu.

Even if the Sixth Prince did not study in the palace, he would not be exposed to those ugly people.

Moreover, to enter the private school of Wu'an Marquis Mansion, one must have an extraordinary status and position.

Although it is impossible for everyone to be as noble as the Sixth Prince, dignitaries are still needed. These people will also be the Sixth Prince's helpers in the future - the friendship between classmates is very precious.

After thinking this over in her mind, Concubine Chen felt more and more that the private school at the Marquis of Wu'an's Mansion was feasible.

"In that case, I won't make it difficult for Madam Xue. I'll just ask Madam Xue to introduce a few to Mr. Lu."

This sentence means that she put aside her identity as a noble concubine and was just talking to Madam Xue as a mother.

The Sixth Prince frowned somewhat unhappily and said, "Mother, Lord Yu is a very good person, and my father may not..." agree to let me leave the palace.

Before he could finish, Concubine Chen interrupted him, saying, "Mr. Lu is a great scholar that even Lord Yu admires. Even if you can't study under Mr. Lu's guidance, you should be honored if you can get some guidance from him."

The Sixth Prince did not dare to refute.

But the atmosphere between Concubine Chen and him became a little awkward.

Chen Lizhu had no choice but to speak up to smooth things over, saying, "Your Highness, there's no need to worry. Mr. Lu may not be willing to give you any advice."

As soon as these words came out, the Sixth Prince's face turned green. "What do you mean by saying this, cousin? Are you looking down on me?"

"Your Highness, you are too kind." Chen Lizhu said calmly, "What I mean is that every teacher has his own preferences when choosing students. What if Your Highness happens not to be Mr. Lu's preference?"

"I just don't believe it. Mr. Lu is really more knowledgeable than Lord Yu."

The Sixth Prince was furious, but his strong self-esteem made him more courageous.

"Madam Xue, please introduce me to Mr. Lu."

Now, there was no need for Concubine Chen to force him, he agreed on his own.

Concubine Chen Guifei and Chen Lizhu exchanged glances, and the pleasure of success flashed in their eyes.

Madam Xue took in everyone's behavior and said with a faint smile, "If that's the case, I'll go and report this to Mr. Lu."

"As for the outcome, I cannot influence it. I beg Your Highness and Your Majesty to forgive me."

The Sixth Prince snorted.

Concubine Chen said, "Please rest assured, Madam Xue. If it succeeds, I will reward you handsomely."

Mrs. Xue nodded in agreement, left Xue Chenyu to greet the guests, and left first.

About two cups of tea later, Mrs. Xue came back leisurely.

"How is the result?"

"Mr. Lu said he has an incense stick of time. If Your Highness the Sixth Prince is willing, you can go directly there."

Concubine Chen looked at the Sixth Prince first.

The Sixth Prince said without a second thought, "I'll go."

Madam Xue naturally asked someone to lead the way and send the Sixth Prince over.

After they left, Concubine Chen couldn't sit still and insisted on following them to take a look.

This is human nature, and Mrs. Xue and others also accompanied them.

Chen Lizhu and Xue Chenyu were walking behind. They exchanged glances, looked at each other, and then smiled.

"Did Sister Xue guess long ago that my aunt would be moved?" Chen Lizhu was curious.

Xue Chenyu only said: "I don't know that the Imperial Concubine will definitely be moved, but I know that the Sixth Prince is young and unwilling to admit defeat."

Young and unwilling to admit defeat?

After Chen Lizhu repeated these words a few times, she finally understood.

It turned out to be the case.

Mr. Lu's life is at stake, so my aunt is naturally tempted, but the Sixth Prince is only obedient on the surface and now has his own ideas.

Even if the aunt is moved, the Sixth Prince is unwilling, and friction between mother and son is inevitable.

If the mother and son quarreled in the Wu'an Marquis's Mansion, they would lose face and the mansion would also be in danger.

Let the arrogant Sixth Prince know that it is not so easy to become Mr. Lu's disciple, which will make him feel disappointed. In this way, his unwillingness to admit defeat will naturally lead him to take the initiative to pay a visit to Mr. Lu.

"Sister Xue is very smart."

To put it bluntly, this is a provocation, but I have to say, it really works.

"Miss Chen San, you're too kind." Xue Chenyu said self-deprecatingly, "I thought you would say I was really scheming and full of tricks."

"I shouldn't say this. Others will." Chen Lizhu said half-jokingly.

Xue Chenyu nodded, of course she understood the meaning of her words.

They went to the academy leisurely and just happened to hear Mr. Lu scolding the Sixth Prince, who was stunned. The young man who had been so eager to win just now was now dejected and almost wilted after being scolded.

Afterwards, Mr. Lu said a few more words, every word of which was intended to attack the Sixth Prince's strong self-esteem, but not a single word was intended to belittle his personality.

Mr. Lu used his knowledge and talent to shame this proud and complacent nobleman so much that he couldn't even raise his head.

Concubine Chen raised her eyebrows and mouthed, "It's time to take some hits."

After that, I didn’t listen anymore.

Just from these, she was certain that the Sixth Prince would definitely try his best to seek guidance from Mr. Lu on his studies, and she might not have to worry about him anymore in the future.

And all this is thanks to the wife of Marquis Wu'an and Miss Xue.

to this end.

Concubine Chen thanked Madam Xue and Xue Chenyu very much, and promised that when the Sixth Prince was recognized by Mr. Lu and was able to study under him, she would give him a generous gift to express her gratitude.

"Then I will respectfully obey your command." Mrs. Xue did not refuse.

Xue Chenyu also bowed obediently and thanked her, "Your Majesty, thank you for your grace."

As long as the Sixth Prince comes to the Marquis's Mansion to study, she will have a firm relationship with Concubine Chen.

In the past, their mansion was unwilling to get involved in any factional disputes, but when the time came, no one let them go.

Rather than letting others do the wrong thing, it is better to take the initiative.

This thought just flashed through my mind.

Concubine Chen's eyes fell on Xue Chenyu's face, and she seemed to remember something. "I have a few words to say. I want to talk to Miss Xue alone."