The cousin is beautiful but ruthless.

Shen Hanyu and Miao Cui walked out of Chunfeng Medical Clinic, their stomachs growling twice.

"I was in such a rush that I forgot to eat."

Shen Hanyu saw a wonton stall nearby, so she and Miaocui went to eat something before returning to the mansion.

"Two bowls of wontons, please."

Miao Cui paid the stall owner, and Shen Hanyu looked at her, gesturing for her to sit down with her.

"When you're out and about, you don't have to worry about these things. You just need to fill your stomach first."

Miao Cui nodded. The girl was truly kind and had never scolded her harshly. She was quite lucky to have met such a master.

Two bowls of wontons were served. The stall owner, with a towel draped over his shoulder, asked with a smile, "I've sprinkled some dried tofu, scallions, and dried shrimp on top. I don't know if you'll like it."

Shen Hanyu smelled the aroma and said, "I can eat it, thank you."

She was really hungry, and without bothering to blow on it to cool it down, she took a bite, which burned her eyebrows so much they curled up.

Miao Cui couldn't help but laugh, and Shen Hanyu's cheeks flushed slightly when she heard someone call her name.

"Holding a jade!"

Wei Ming and Ji Yuxiu got off the carriage and ran over to them. Miao Cui tried to get up, but Ji Yuxiu held her down.

"You guys eat. Wei Ming and I haven't had time to eat either, let's eat together."

Ji Yuxiu ordered two more bowls, and the four of them sat together in a circle.

Having just finalized the matter of the imperial examination today, Ji Yuxiu changed her clothes after court and went to find Wei Ming. She first told Wei Ming about the matter, and then the two went to the Marquis's residence.

They heard from the gatekeeper that Shen Hanyu had gone out, so they searched all the way and finally found her here.

"You've heard about the scientific expedition, haven't you?" Ji Yuxiu asked Shen Hanyu.

Shen Hanyu nodded, "Miaocui told me as soon as I woke up this morning."

Wei Ming's lips curled up. "It seems I'm one step closer to becoming an official."

Ji Yuxiu teased her, "The difficulty of our imperial examinations is no less than that of the men, but I think you two will definitely succeed. Isn't it said that Miss Shen is very knowledgeable? You should consult her more often. As for me, I'll be waiting for you two in the officialdom."

As she spoke, she stood up, cupped her hands in a respectful gesture, and looked incredibly smug.

Wei Ming glared at her, and Shen Hanyu laughed out loud, saying in a frivolous tone, "Then we'll have to trouble General Ji, this veteran of the officialdom, to teach us more about the principles of conduct."

Ji Yuxiu straightened her back: "Of course."

Wei Ming asked in a low voice, "How did the Prime Minister persuade Minister Qin during court today?"

Ji Yuxiu selectively told them what she could say, but naturally remained silent about the information that couldn't be released.

Shen Hanyu took a sip of soup and gleaned a lot of information from Ji Yuxiu's words. Her worries had been resolved, and now she was just waiting for the girls' school to be established.

"Minister Qin is furious today, but he can't stop it. Apart from those few who have been trying to stop it, and those who are just watching, the rest have basically been persuaded by the princess and His Highness the Crown Prince."

Ji Yuxiu took her bowl of wontons, took a bite, and continued speaking.

"Moreover, the Emperor supports us, and I have made meritorious contributions and become the first female general of Dayong. Those with quick minds have long seen through the Emperor's thoughts. Only Minister Qin and a few others still think that this matter is not feasible."

It would take a long time to change the minds of these old scholars, just like Princess Yongning's recent efforts to persuade ordinary people to study—it's quite difficult.

The four of them ate their fill and went back together. Ji Yuxiu was too busy today, and Wei Ming's health was still recovering. Yang Yueying knew that she was going to the girls' school, so she specially found several doctors to take care of Wei Ming's health.

After returning to her residence, Shen Hanyu thought about the spring hunt. During the hunt, a disturbance occurred, the prey went out of control, and a group of thieves broke in. It was later found that they were remnants of the previous dynasty.

It was at that time that she and Liang Ruoxue were arrested together. The thieves were looking for the children of high-ranking officials and nobles to vent their anger on. Liang Ruoxue pointed at her and said that she was the second young lady of the Marquis's mansion, which almost caused her to die during the spring hunt.

Now that everything is subject to change, Shen Hanyu doesn't know if this spring hunt will be the same as before.

Logically, the emperor should also be able to go to the hunting grounds, which are heavily guarded and the prey has been checked. How could someone have tampered with them?

Shen Hanyu couldn't understand these things. She had no access to them, so she could only try her best to protect herself this time.

She considered saying she was sick and wouldn't go, but ultimately gave up on the idea.

With the spring hunt approaching, Shen Hanyu sat in Fu'an Hall with the rest of her family, including Liang Chengxuan.

"The Crown Princess specifically mentioned that my younger sister should bring her family along."

Liang Chengxuan looked at Liang Fangrong, who looked up and seemed somewhat surprised by what Liang Chengxuan had said.

"Why...why would the Crown Princess suddenly mention me?"

Not only was Liang Fangrong bewildered, but even the old lady was somewhat puzzled.

Liang Chengxuan glanced at Shen Hanyu without leaving a trace. "I don't know either. You'll just come with us. You don't need to go horseback riding or hunting. Just stay there, eat something, chat and laugh with them."

Liang Fangrong nodded in agreement. She hadn't been involved in social interactions for a long time, and unlike Xu Ying, she wasn't adept at socializing and could chat with anyone. What Liang Chengxuan said was the most suitable for her.

Shen Hanyu looked at the handkerchief in her hand. The Crown Princess had brought it up specifically, and it was different from before.

Was it because of her unexpected encounter with the Crown Prince in the Duke's garden?

Shen Hanyu couldn't figure it out and could only find out on the day of the spring hunt.

We still have to get through this; there's no escaping it.

Liang Ruoyan and Liang Ruoxue were very excited because they would be able to see Li Jun during the spring hunt.

After leaving Fu'an Hall, Liang Ruoxue couldn't wait to find Shen Hanyu.

Shen Hanyu knew she was coming, and seeing her anxious expression, she recalled what happened during the spring hunt in her previous life.

She said a few words, which Liang Ruoxue carefully wrote down.

"I know that everything you taught me before worked. I don't mean to doubt you, but what you're asking me to do now is completely opposite to my previous personality. Can it really work?"

Shen Hanyu rested her chin on her hand and asked, "Do you think you know the truth or I do?"

Liang Ruoxue blinked, seemingly somewhat dissatisfied with Shen Hanyu's attitude, but she suppressed her temper and finally said, "Okay, then I'll believe you."

She's now going all in; she has no other choice but to believe in Shen Hanyu's continued efforts.

If Shen Hanyu's words have no effect, she will settle accounts with Shen Hanyu later.

Now, because she has to listen to Shen Hanyu, Liang Ruoxue is still being polite to Shen Hanyu, but deep down she still thinks the same as before.

After seeing Liang Ruoxue off, Shen Hanyu finally had some peace and quiet. Now that Liang Ruoyan was unaware that the two of them had joined forces, and Shen Hanyu herself had more complete information than Liang Ruoyan and Xu Ying, she was confident in this matter.

She remembered the incident where the princess's residence fell into the water.

After waiting for several days, the spring hunting season finally arrived.