Noble Lady

The child travels thousands of miles and the mother is worried.

Besides, Dongyue is still a teenager.

Xue Chenyu remembered that before she went to Lingnan, although Mrs. Xue did not say anything, she ordered people to prepare everything they needed for the journey.

Even when Du Jingyuan often ran away from home and was found by her, it was A Niang who helped her prepare clothes and daily necessities.

Mother Hou only gave birth to a son and a daughter, and was greatly influenced by her mother. She did not have the worldly concept of favoring boys over girls, so she naturally loved Dongyue.

"Mother Hou, do you blame me for sending Dongyue to such a far place?" Xue Chenyu asked.

Mother Hou shook her head. "When Dongyue was little, I asked her to learn embroidery like the other girls, but she refused. She insisted on learning martial arts, saying that she didn't mind getting dirty, tired, or suffering, but she had to be a useful person."

"That girl has been stubborn since she was little. She only sticks to her own way. If it's not something she wants to do, she won't go even if a knife is held to her neck."

"I would like to thank you, young lady, for giving Dongyue such a good training opportunity. You must value her and want to train and promote her, so you are willing to let her take charge at such a young age."

"I haven't had time to thank you enough, young lady, so how can I blame you?"

Xue Chenyu nodded, "It's good that Madam Hou can understand it, but don't say you don't blame me in front of me, or else go to my mother and complain that I sent Dongyue out when I had so many maids."

"I dare not, I dare not." Mother Hou waved her hands quickly.

Although the girl, like the lady, is always friendly to others, she is indeed not easy to deal with when she puts on a stern face.

Mother Hou then asked about Dongyue's recent situation. For example, was it cold in Lingnan? Was she having any problems adapting to the climate? She was so busy with work, was she eating well?

Xue Chenyu only said that Dongyue was far away in Lingnan, and she only talked about business matters in her letters and didn't say much else, so she didn't know either.

Mother Hou felt disappointed, but Xue Chenyu was her master after all, so she didn't want to keep asking questions.

After Madam Hou left, Xia He asked in confusion, "Why did you say that to Madam Hou on purpose? Is there any special intention?"

"Yes, girl, Dongyue has been in Lingnan for such a long time, and I haven't seen her experience any issues with the local climate. She also likes the food there. She hasn't lost weight, but has gained a few pounds. She just got tanned."

"Is there anything wrong with saying these things to Mother Hou?"

"I will convey Madam Hou's concern, but there are some things that are more appropriate for Dongyue to tell her mother in person."

Xue Chenyu smiled and didn't explain too much.

Just as he was about to reply to Dongyue's letter, Xue Chenyu asked Yuzhu to prepare pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and wrote a letter about the follow-up arrangements.

Then he also wrote another letter to tell Mother Li that He Minzhi was dead and the He family was in ruins.

As for whether Mother Li will tell He Jixiang the truth after knowing the news, that is her business.

……

Amidst the busy schedule, Cai Jinxue's injuries were almost healed, and he looked much more energetic than when Xue Chenyu first met him.

Mr. Lu was very pleased and often took him around the courtyard where he lived and the school, and occasionally took him to teach students.

During this period of time, there have been some rumors in the outside world.

Because the eunuch Wang Gonggong who served His Majesty had come to the Marquis' Mansion in person to take Xue Chenyu and her sister into the palace. Even if no one could mention the matter of Cai Jinxue, there were always some people who knew about it and spread the news.

People outside said that the Wu'an Marquis Mansion, which had remained neutral before, had finally chosen its side and would stand with Concubine Chen and the Chen Guogong Mansion to help the Sixth Prince fight for that position.

However, although there were many rumors during this period, the Sixth Prince also visited the Marquis' Mansion frequently. Others spread rumors about their affairs, and the Sixth Prince went to the Marquis' Mansion, and he came more diligently than before.

In the past, I only came for half a day, always in the morning, and went back after lunch.

Now, he would stay in the Marquis' Mansion from the time the school opened in the morning until the palace gates were locked.

The only day he didn't come was not because he was tired or lazy, but because he was caught to test his homework.

It was said that the Sixth Prince went to the private school in the Marquis' Mansion too often, and Lord Yu believed that he was not doing his job properly and neglected his studies. So after the court was dismissed early in the morning, he personally waited at the palace gate and took him for a test.

Unexpectedly, the Sixth Prince, who had done his homework carelessly and casually before, ran out of the palace every day during this period and actually produced excellent results.

The Sixth Prince was a rebellious person to begin with, and before the examination he insisted on making a bet with Lord Yu.

He said that if he could go out of the palace every day without neglecting his studies and could also hand in a good policy paper, he would choose his own teacher in the future and asked Lord Yu to stop bothering him.

An old scholar like Yu Ge Lao naturally felt offended: "This is the first time I've heard of a student neglecting their studies and yet making progress."

The Sixth Prince was also very resolute and said, "What I have not learned from you, Lord, I may be able to learn from others..."

"There are always people who are better than you, and there are always things that are better than you. Elder Yu, do you think you have reached the pinnacle of your knowledge?"

Since ancient times, there has been no first in literature and no second in martial arts. Yu Ge Lao naturally did not dare to say that his knowledge was the pinnacle. Whether it was officials in the court or retired scholars, there were many who were better than him.

So when the Sixth Prince was provoked, he agreed to the bet.

However, some people were unwilling to see the Sixth Prince get away with it so easily, so they reported the news to His Majesty.

His Majesty was also present at this event and supervised it in person. He watched Lord Yu set the questions with his own eyes, and also watched the Sixth Prince write the strategy word for word from scratch.

Although Lord Yu also felt that the Sixth Prince's rapid progress in such a short period of time was incredible, he thought it was possible that he was cheating.

But he also knew clearly that the topic of the policy essay was made by him on the spur of the moment, and even the emperor had not been informed. No one except himself knew that he would come up with that topic, so there was no possibility of cheating.

So after the examination, Yu Ge Lao not only did not say anything inappropriate, but also expressed his admiration for Mr. Lu.

"Master Lu is indeed known for his many students. Your Majesty, I still need to learn from you."

His Majesty was delighted to see the Sixth Prince making rapid progress, and he didn't care about the sourness and sarcasm in his words.

Then, for the first time, he allowed the Sixth Prince to not have to attend Lord Yu's lectures on time every day. He could go if he wanted to, and not go if he didn't want to.

You can also choose your own teacher.

This was an unprecedented favor. No prince had ever been able to choose his own teacher.

This incident was also widely circulated. Everyone was surprised at the Sixth Prince's favor and also marveled at the methods used by the Marquis of Wu'an Mansion.

"No wonder the Wu'an Marquis's Mansion suddenly thought of setting up a private school. It turns out they had been planning for a long time."

In the study of a certain mansion, a middle-aged elegant man was holding a teacup, with a look of jealousy and distortion on his face that contradicted his elegant appearance.

The fact that the Marquis of Wu'an's Mansion had established a private school and was close to Concubine Chen and the Duke of Chen's Mansion was now being discussed more and more among the people, but Xue Chenyu had no time to take care of it.

Because of these, there is really nothing to be afraid of.

Xue Chenyu would occasionally go to the school to bring snacks and soup to Xue Huai, and was also fortunate enough to hear Cai Jinxue give lectures on behalf of Mr. Lu. He especially loved to talk about policy essays and poetry.