Jingxue was playing a clapping game with Yingying, whose little nails were painted in all sorts of colors. The housekeeper waited for a long time before Jingxue finally said, "Whatever!"

Liu Sanhao is already able to get out of bed, and she has been learning beauty techniques along the way!

And let me tell you, Liu Sanhao learned Jingxue's head and neck massage techniques the fastest and best!

Several people took turns being models and giving each other beauty treatments, and their little faces became radiant and glowing!

On the fourth day, all the houses in Jingning Garden had heated kang beds built and dried completely. They were ready to be used after being covered with bamboo mats. The steward ordered people to move all the beds to the storeroom.

In the morning, Jingxue took An'an out to Baichuan Academy.

An'an was a little nervous. "Sister, is my attire alright?"

Jingxue looked down at the child with rosy lips and white teeth. "That's good, An'an. Remember, even if you're wearing coarse clothes, you should still be clean and upright. Let's live honest and upright lives!"

Upon hearing Jingxue's words, An'an unconsciously puffed out her little chest.

"An'an, in the academy, we won't cause trouble, but we won't be afraid of trouble either. We'll study hard and make friends with classmates who have good character!"

"Sister, I've got it. I'm going to the academy now, so please take good care of Yingying!"

Hearing An'an's words, Jingxue felt especially sorry for such a sensible child. "Don't worry! Yingying is also very well-behaved. You can focus on your studies!"

Baichuan Academy is located on a quiet street corner in the capital, and it occupies a considerable area! The main gate is also impressive. When they arrived at a small door on the side, Jingxue gestured for An'an to knock on the door!

A middle-aged man came out from inside. "What do you want?"

An'an turned to look at Jingxue, then politely bowed and replied, "Uncle, we've come to study!"

Did you bring your household registration certificate?

"We need household registration? We haven't done it yet. Can we enroll first? Or can we meet with the headmaster and go back to get it done immediately? Can you give us a few days' grace?" Jingxue stepped forward and said.

The man snorted, "Without household registration, how would anyone know if you're fugitives?"

Jingxue: You're the fugitive, your whole family are fugitives!

An'an cupped her hands and said, "Uncle, I'm not a fugitive, please give me a chance!"

"Go away, get out of here, what are you trying to get close to!" The man shoved An'an's head, causing her to stumble back several steps.

Jingxue didn't expect this person to make a move. She stepped forward and held An'an's small shoulders, looked down at his forehead, which was a little red. An'an pursed his lips, tears welling up in his eyes.

"An'an, go wait for your sister over there!"

The man glared at them, then turned to leave!

"Stop right there and apologize to my brother!" Jingxue shouted.

"Apologize? You fucking dream! I said no household registration, what are you dawdling for? Get lost!..."

Before the man could finish speaking, Jingxue launched a flying kick. The man, who seemed to have some skill, dodged backward and avoided it!

"Oh? You want to cause trouble, huh? You little wench, don't you even know who runs this academy!" He said, throwing a punch at Jingxue. Jingxue dodged it, then dislocated his arm and kicked him in the back of the knee with her left foot.

Jingxue was so fast that no one had time to react.

With a "thump," the man knelt on the ground, still swearing, "Ah! Who are you? You ignorant little wench! You're asking for it!"

Just as Jingxue raised her fist to strike again, she heard someone shout, "Stop! Who's causing trouble here?"

Jingxue turned her head and saw a young man walking over with several books. The man on the ground stood up with his arms crossed and nodded to the young man. "Headmaster Lu, these two are just causing trouble!"

"You're talking nonsense! I brought my younger brother here to study, and you asked for our household registration. We asked if we could have a few days' grace, but you pushed my brother. I asked you to apologize, and what filthy things did you say?" Jingxue glared at the man and said.

"Wang Xi, how many times has this happened? I only let you guard the gate because you're Wang Xuechang's cousin, but you're abusing your power and even pushed a child?"

"I didn't push her, she's talking nonsense!" the man retorted.

“Look at that child’s forehead, it’s still red!” Headmaster Lu pointed at An’an.

"Me? I'm from the academy, how can you side with outsiders? Really!" Wang Xi said angrily, supporting his right arm with his left hand.

"I'm sticking to the truth. Pack your things, settle your wages, and go home! I'll send someone else to guard the house!"

"Hmph! Fine, I won't do it then! If this place doesn't want me, there are plenty of other places that will! Young lady, you have to pay my medical bills, or I'll report you to the authorities!"

"Apologize to my brother and I'll reattach your arm; otherwise, go ahead and report me!" Jingxue looked at him coldly.

The man, panting heavily, thought for a few seconds, then walked up to An'an and said, "I'm sorry!"

Before Jingxue could speak, An'an stepped forward, stood on tiptoe, grabbed the man's arm, and pushed hard. With a "snap," the arm was reattached. This was something his sister had recently taught him!

The man stretched for a moment, then turned and left, unwilling to give up.

Jingxue, leading An'an, was about to leave when she said, "Miss, please wait. I'm very sorry about what happened today. If you are truly committed to your studies, you can bring your household registration a few days later!"

"Are you the headmaster of the academy?" Jingxue sized up the young man, who was dressed in white with wide silver trim on the collar and cuffs, and had handsome features.

"Lu Zijing, the headmaster of Yunchuan Academy!" the man nodded.

Jingxue looked at An'an, and An'an immediately understood, "Sister, I think the headmaster is a righteous person! I want to study here!"

"Whether you can stay and study depends on whether you can pass the assessment," Lu Zijing said with a smile.

"An'an, do you want to give it a try?" Jingxue looked at An'an with encouraging eyes.

An An nodded in agreement.

"Come with me!" Lu Zijing said, opening the small door and walking inside.

Jingxue and Lu Zijing entered the academy together. Autumn should be a time when fallen leaves cover the ground, but the academy was very clean.

The sound of students reading aloud could still be heard coming from the classrooms we passed!

Upon arriving at the headmaster's house, Lu Zijing said, "Miss, please wait here. I'll test him first. If he passes, you can go and hand in your tuition fees and collect your clothes and school supplies!"

Jingxue smiled and nodded!

About 15 minutes later, Lu Zijing and An'an came out!

"This child has received early education and is quite intelligent! He can enroll in Class C. Class C students are generally younger and it's best if they go home every day. However, if their home is too far away, they can stay at the academy! But they need to bring their own food and vegetables, and the academy has cooks to prepare meals for them!"

"Are you going to live in the academy?" Lu Zijing asked.

Jingxue shook her head, "My family lives nearby, so I won't be staying at school!"

"Living at school?" Lu Zijing asked.

Jingxue realized she had blurted something out again. She quickly corrected herself, "Oh, we're not staying at the academy anymore. Um, Headmaster Lu, we offended that person earlier. His relative is a senior student. Won't he do anything to my brother later?"

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