Celestial Commissioner Ren Qiming hurriedly walked into Tai Xi Lou and stood in front of the man who was playing chess by the window. He bowed and said in a low voice, "Grand Secretary, someone from the Supreme Court just came to inquire about the case. The leak of the Astrology and Astrology question this year has been leaked." "Oh?" The Grand Secretary raised his head and frowned imperceptibly, asking, "What happened? Where did it come from? "
Ren Qiming said, "Do you still remember the night before last? That Miss Yu took out Daozi's belongings and pointed out that the Ji Family was related to the thief who murdered Daozi. At that time, she claimed that Daozi had lost the calamity-blocking stone when he was plotted against. No, it should be called the calamity-blocking stone. Later, the calamity-blocking stone fell into Ji Xingxuan's hands and was recognized by Miss Yu …"
Ren Qiming recounted how Yu Shu discovered that the Ji family had stolen the questions. Looking at the man's expression, his heart began to tremble. As early as half a month ago, he had discovered the phenomenon of astrology questions being leaked during the revision process. Although this question had appeared twenty years ago, it had been personally revised by the teacher at that time, so the answers weren't unknown. However, in this year's exam papers, there were over a dozen similar answers. It could be seen that it wasn't that there were many capable people, but that the questions had been leaked.
Three years ago, in the Grand Yan Examination, there was an incident where questions were leaked. Back then, Long Yan was furious. As the chief examiner of the Grand Yan Examination, Da Da took the blame and was punished for half a year. Then, a group of examinees caused trouble, questioning the fairness of the Grand Yan Examination. It took two whole months for the commotion to subside. After a lapse of three years, it was natural that the matter had to be dealt with carefully. Ren Qiming had reported this matter half a month ago. After some discussion, the two of them decided to keep this matter a secret for the time being. Who knew that it would be exposed today?
"Now that the Supreme Court is going to file a case, this scandal will definitely spread. Sigh, this Ji Huaishan has been the Celestial Commissioner for more than ten years. Who would have thought that he would make a mistake in his old age! His granddaughter's aptitude was top-notch. She originally had a bright future ahead of her, but it was about to be ruined.
Although there was anger in Ren Huangming's words, it was difficult for him to conceal his regret.
Da Ti Dian rubbed the black and white chess pieces together. He pondered for a moment and said, "Right Magistrate Ji's fate has come to an end. His granddaughter, on the other hand, has the help of a benefactor. You don't have to worry about her. As for the leak of the topic, it will certainly attract people with ulterior motives to talk nonsense. You should send people to the training hall in advance to keep an eye on it, so that people from the north and south will not be incited and damage my reputation as the Celestial Commissioner. "
Ren Qiming agreed and left.
Da Ti Dian threw the black and white chess pieces back into the jade bowl. 'Ding dang' two crisp sounds were heard. He muttered to himself, "I really don't know if it's a good move or a bad move. Yu Shu's health was good. She had been recuperating at home for several days. With He Fangzhi's meticulous care and Zhao Hui's concern, she quickly recovered and her cold illness subsided. Only the fracture of her left little finger had not healed and she could not move it lightly.
Ever since Jing Chen was brought into the Imperial Palace, there was no news of him. Yu Shu asked Xue Rui to inquire about him. She only knew that the Emperor had arranged for Jing Chen to live in the Imperial Palace. It seemed that the Emperor was very close to this nephew of his.
This matter greatly puzzled Yu Shu. After thinking about it, she could not figure out why the Emperor was not afraid of Jing Chen's Kedu Star.
It was the nineteenth of the first month. Yu Shu woke up early. She freshened up and took a few southern-specialties as gifts from Pei Jing. She took Yu Xiaoxiu with her to Baichuan Academy to visit Academician Song.
Baichuan Academy started to welcome new students on the sixteenth. Many children from wealthy families who had reached a certain age were sent here to study. In the past few days, it was common to see parents bringing their children in and out of the academy. In comparison, very few children were accompanied by their elder sisters like Yu Xiaoxiu.
Fortunately, although Yu Shu was young, she was a head taller than her peers. She wore a modified Hu costume and looked quite heroic. She had the steadiness of an adult, so people did not see her as a child.
Outside the door of Academician Song's study, Yu Shu saw that there were people inside. She pulled Yu Xiaoxiu along and waited outside. She could faintly hear the conversation inside. "Academician Song does not know. Although there is a private school in my clan, most of the people in that big family are hedonistic. There are not many people who are truly interested in learning. I am afraid that this child will learn bad things again, so I deliberately sent him to another school to study. After he studies for another year and a half, I will have his father find a Great Yi Master to take him as a disciple. After three years, he will be able to study for the Great Yi Master and obtain a name."
"Madam Xue, rest assured. With your son here, I will definitely take good care of him."
"With your words, I am relieved. Then I will not disturb you any longer. Wenzhe, mother will send a sedan to pick you up in the afternoon."
As soon as she finished speaking, several people walked out of the room. A maid was supporting a woman who was dressed in silk, and behind her was a handsome young man. Yu Shu and Yu Xiaoxiu were standing at the door. The young man turned his head and saw the siblings. At first, he only glanced at them and did not think much of it. However, after a few steps, he suddenly turned his head back and stared at Yu Shu. Recognizing her, he stretched out his hand and said in astonishment, "Mouse Yu!?"
Yu Shu secretly rolled her eyes. She also recognized the pretty boy in front of her. He was a classmate of her and Xiaoxiu at the Sanjue Study House in Yiyang. His name was Xue something again.
"Who are you calling? It's so rude." Yu Xiaoxiu said unhappily to Xue Wenzhe. He also recognized this old acquaintance. As soon as he saw him, he reminded Yu Xiaoxiu of the unpleasant memories of the Dan Duan period. Then, he heard him call Yu Shu by the crooked nickname that people used to make fun of in the past. How could he be nice to him?
When Xue Wenzhe's mother, Madam Liu, heard her son's call, she turned her head and followed his finger.
When she saw the two youths in the corridor, she didn't recognize that Yu Shu was a girl and thought that they were from rich families because they were dressed in embroidered clothes. She asked in confusion, "Wenzhe, this is?"
Xue Wenzhe was so surprised to see Yu Shu that he didn't hear his mother's question. However, Academician Song came out from inside and saw Yu Shu. He made a sound of surprise and said with a smile, "Miss Yu, are you here to send your younger brother to school?"
Yu Shu ignored Xue Wenzhe and bowed to Academician Song, saying, "Because of some family matters, I came to visit Sir today. I saw that Sir was receiving guests inside, so I waited outside. Sir, are you free now? I want to ask you to talk about Xiaoxiu's homework."
Academician Song nodded and pointed inside the door, saying, "You guys go in and wait first. I'll come back after I send them off."
"Okay."
Yu Shu pulled Yu Xiaoxiu into the study and didn't look at Xue Wenzhe again. This unfamiliar attitude caused Xue Wenzhe to come back to his senses. Then, he became angry. He turned around and saw Madam Liu looking at him suspiciously, so he hurriedly said, "Mother, I'm walking around. You should go home."
Madam Liu looked at Yu Shu and her younger brother, who had just walked in. Although she was confused, she didn't ask any more questions. She warned him a few more times before she was sent away by Academician Song.
As soon as they left, Xue Wenzhe turned around and entered the study. He strode in front of Yu Shu and Yu Xiaoxiu, looked at them, and asked with a frown, "Why are you two here? "A year ago, the young master of the Xue family grew taller and thinner. I think he's reaching puberty. There's a red pimple on his forehead, but it can't hide his good looks. Yu Shu isn't young.
She secretly compared him to the other 'Master Xue' and inwardly shook her head. They were from the same family and had the same surname, but her Big Brother Xue was much more magnanimous.
Yu Xiaoxiu didn't like Xue Wenzhe's tone. When he was in the Sanjue Study House, he was the son of a concubine. He wasn't even a member of the same family, so he had to endure the ridicule of the young masters and misses.
Now was different from the past. He and Yu Shu had traveled all the way to Anling, seen life and death, and studied in a proper school. He lived a life without lack of food and clothing. The inferiority complex he used to have had long since disappeared. How could he show weakness in front of Xue Wenzhe? So, he angrily replied, "I'm studying here. Of course, I have to pay my respects to Teacher when school starts."
Xue Wenzhe's expression was strange. "You're studying here?"
It was no wonder that he didn't believe it. In Xue Wenzhe's impression, Yu Shu and her brother were similar to the servants of the Ji family. He was already very suspicious that they would appear in the capital. Baichuan Academy was said to be one of the top foreign schools. The monthly expenses were dozens of taels. Unless they were from a rich family, who could afford it?
Yu Xiaoxiu vaguely guessed what he was thinking from his expression. He coldly snorted and turned his face away. He didn't want to talk to him anymore.
Only then did Xue Wenzhe notice that the brother and sister were dressed neatly, which was very different from the past. In his impression, the brother and sister were always wearing patched old clothes, and sometimes they were unkempt and dirty. How could they be as exquisite as they were now? At first glance, they seemed to be the children of a rich family. This discovery made him even more puzzled. Looking at the brother and sister's eyes, it was as strange as seeing a stone suddenly turn into gold.
Xue Wenzhe saw that Yu Xiaoxiu ignored him. He angrily turned his head and asked Yu Shu, "When did you come to the capital? I heard that you stole something and were chased out by the Ji family. Is it true?"
Hearing this, Yu Shu slightly frowned and bluntly said, "Who are you listening to bullsh * t?"
Xue Wenzhe looked at the beautiful young girl in front of him who was spewing vulgarities. His eyes widened in shock and his mouth gaped open. He couldn't say anything for a long time.
"Then, then you are still living in the Ji mansion, right?" Xue Wenzhe retracted his chin. In order to cover up his previous loss of composure, he pretended to ignore them. He raised his chin and asked, "Then you should have seen Xingxuan. Let me ask you, is she doing well?"
Yu Shu raised her eyelids and looked at the young man in front of her. It took her a long time to remember that he admired Ji Xingxuan. She smiled strangely and answered, "Fourth Miss ah, she is doing very well. Why didn't you visit her when you came to the capital?"
Xue Wenzhe gloomily said, "I just arrived in the capital two days ago. How could I have the time to go out?"
"Oh." Yu Shu nodded. She secretly laughed at this silly boy. If he knew that Ji Xingxuan was suffering in prison, how would he react?
"Hey, wait for me outside the academy after school. I will go with you." Xue Wenzhe was a little embarrassed and shamelessly suggested. In fact, he didn't know the way to the Ji family. That was why he wanted to go with them.
Yu Xiaoxiu disdainfully said, "Who wants to go with you?"
Xue Wenzhe was displeased. "You think I want to go with you? I am going to the Ji mansion to visit, not to follow you."
Yu Xiaoxiu looked at him as if he was an idiot. Just as he was about to say something, Academician Song came back from outside. When he saw that Xue Wenzhe was still here, he thought that he didn't know the way. He called a book boy to lead him to the classroom. Xue Wenzhe walked away, looking back every two steps.
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