The abandoned concubine who transmigrated woke up shouting "Long live the widow!"

"Yes! Are you happy?" Jingxue wanted to ask Jingze whether he attended a private school or a formal school when he was in Jizhou, but then she decided against it, afraid that he might miss his parents.

"Yes! I'm happy!" The little guy nodded with a smile.

When Jingxue saw him smile, the corners of her mouth curved up as well. "Later, Headmaster Lu might test you with some questions. Don't be nervous. Just answer what you know, and we can learn the ones we don't know later!"

"I understand, elder sister!" Jingze said and then whispered to An'an.

When they arrived at Baichuan Academy, the gate was open. The gatekeeper asked them what was going on and, knowing it was Princess Zhan's carriage, let them go in, saying that the headmaster had given the order.

Upon arriving at the headmaster's house, Jingxue got out of the car. Several people were talking inside, and when they saw her come in, they quickly stood up and bowed.

"Greetings, Princess Consort of War!"

"No gift!"

Lu Zijing introduced Jingxue to each of them. There were four of them in total, including Lu Zijing. They were all Lu Zijing's classmates.

After sitting down, Lu Zijing said, "Your Highness, we have discussed it and welcome you and Prince Qin to join us!"

Jingxue nodded. Although there was a charcoal brazier in the room, it wasn't warm.

"Hey! You guys are here pretty early!" Before anyone else arrived, a loud voice came first. Qin Jing walked in wearing a black cloak.

After exchanging pleasantries, Jingxue said, "Let's go outside and take a look! Let's check out the existing dormitories and school buildings. Since all the students here are children, we should improve the basic conditions of the academy so that the children can study in a warm environment in winter and a cool environment in summer. As for the girls' academy, it's winter now, so we can't do any work outside. However, Qin Jing and I will find someone to make the design drawings and budget, and we'll start construction in the spring!"

"We can take our time with student recruitment, finding female seniors and female staff members. We'll contribute whatever we can when the time comes!"

No one objected, so the group went out and took a walk around the academy.

Overall, it's not bad. After all, it's an academy that's only been built a few years ago, and you can tell that it cost quite a bit of money back then.

Back inside, everyone unanimously decided to use the open space behind the academy to build a girls' academy.

When Jingxue first came here, she saw the grove of trees behind it. She just noticed that it was about three acres of land, enough to build a few houses, but of course, some trees would have to be cut down.

Jingxue briefly explained her thoughts. There was a lot of work to be done, and Qin Jing said he would take care of it, since Lu Zijing and the others still needed to ensure the normal teaching at the academy.

Lu Zijing produced an agreement, which Jingxue and Qin Jing reviewed and, finding it acceptable, signed. The agreement would become effective once it was stamped with the official seal by the government.

Finally, Jingxue called over Jingze, who was already waiting in the next room. She had been worried that the two children would get cold while she was outside, so when they went to check out the venue, Jingxue called them into the room. Lu Zijing then took him to his study for the test.

Jingze is still young and has just started his studies, so he is also enrolled in Class C. The staff of the college are still on holiday, so they have to wait until the start of the semester to complete the formalities.

As Jingxue left the academy, she remembered that Ye Musi hadn't come today. She lifted the carriage curtain and asked Qin Jing, who was about to get in, "Why didn't the Fourth Prince come today?"

"He said he caught a cold!" Qin Jing's expression was meaningful.

"Huh? It was fine yesterday!" Jingxue was a little puzzled.

Qin Jing chuckled, "I reckon this guy is afraid the Empress Dowager will make him arrange a marriage at tonight's banquet!"

Jingxue laughed and said, "This constant avoidance isn't a solution! If we keep doing this, it's not good for us to visit them rashly. If what you said is true, it would be awkward!"

"Yes! You don't need to go. He'll definitely feel embarrassed if you go! I'll just go and check on him."

Jingxue teased, "The Fourth Prince used this method first, so what about you? Has your family already found you a marriage partner?"

Qin Jing looked nonchalant. "My mother did mention a few women from prominent families, but I declined them all. If I ever take a fancy to any of them..."

“Hmm! Who cares whose wife she is, we’ll just take her over, haha…” Jingxue said mischievously before Qin Jing could finish speaking.

"Haha...that makes sense!" Qin Jing laughed loudly as well.

After a few moments, the two had finished laughing, and Qin Jing said, "I'm still young! No rush! Cousin-in-law, you should go back to the manor now! See you tonight!"

"See you tonight!" Jingxue also lowered the carriage curtain.

Qin Jing gave the driver a few instructions and then left!

Back at the manor, Jingxue discovered that the hem of her skirt was dirty, so she had to take it off and hand it to Xiaoman.

In the afternoon, Xiaoman prepared clothes for Jingxue early. Seeing that Jingxue was not happy, she knew that she did not want to go to the palace banquet, but what could she do?

Upon seeing Ye Muchen again, Jingxue gave a slight curtsy, "Your Highness!"

She couldn't figure out how to deal with Ye Muchen. This girl hadn't given her a kind look since their first meeting. Could it be that she was moved by her father's plea?

She wouldn't say she was moved, but Jingxue did feel indebted to him.

Runyue followed suit and bowed. She had originally planned to bring Xiaoman today, but Jingxue thought that Xiaoman was already very tired from managing the affairs of the courtyard, so she let Runyue come along. Besides, the Second Princess had asked about it last time, and Runyue was happy to come to the palace.

Today, Ye Muchen wore a black cloak with a red lining, underneath which was a dark brocade robe of excellent quality. It made him look tall and slender, as handsome as a jade tree in the wind. He exuded a dignified and noble temperament.

He stood quietly in front of the carriage, gazing tenderly at the stunningly beautiful Jingxue before him, and said softly, "Get in the carriage!"

It was cold, so Jingxue asked Runyue to sit with her in the carriage. Besides, Gaochi hadn't ridden a horse today, and there was nowhere to sit outside.

Before coming, she specially asked Lian Ma to make some food for Runyue, fearing that the palace banquet would last too long and the little one would go hungry.

"His Majesty said that you are permitted to visit your parents in the palace on the 18th of each month?" Ye Muchen asked, then realized he had asked a pointless question.

"Yes!"

"Is your younger brother settling in well at home?"

"Fortunately!"

Leap Moon looked at the two people having an awkward conversation with her big eyes.

A moment later, Ye Muchen suddenly blurted out, "Jingxue, why don't you move to Lingyunxuan?"

Jingxue, who was lost in thought with her eyes downcast, looked at Ye Muchen incredulously and asked, "Huh?"

Ye Muchen blushed slightly under her gaze, but still repeated, "You, you should move to Lingyun Pavilion! Now that your brother and your family's former servants have moved into the mansion, it's not good for them to see us living separately!"

"Ah!"

"Hehe!" Jingxue couldn't help but laugh.

"You! What are you laughing at?" Ye Muchen's face turned even redder.

"No, too good? Ye Muchen, I've been living in Jingning Garden since we got married. You're only realizing now that it's not good? Isn't that ridiculous?"

Ye Muchen said sincerely, "Jingxue, I'm sorry! I was wrong before! I shouldn't have..."