"It turns out that fourth sister also likes whips. In the future, if eldest brother sees a good one, he will find you one. The silver whip of ice silk was won by third sister with great difficulty. It can't be given to others casually." Lu Lingzhi's face was as warm as jade, but he decisively stopped Lu Jing from thinking about Ye Zhen.
Lu Jing's face changed slightly, and she smiled reluctantly. "I'm just saying, I don't really want it that much."
Ye Zhen looked at her and smiled.
In Lu Jing's eyes, this smile seemed to be mocking her for overestimating her capabilities, which made her angry.
"Since your eldest brother wants to find a new whip for you, isn't that good?" Old Madam Lu pretended to be confused.
Lu Jing responded with a "yes", and this matter was over.
Not long after, Lu Shiming and his wife also came.
Lu Fang took Chen Qiuping and the others to the side room next door. They were all from the women's college, and they could talk about the topic of the graduation exam together.
Ye Zhen sat beside Pei Shi. Pei Shi turned her head to look at her daughter, who was becoming more and more beautiful, and a gentle smile appeared on her face.
It seems that … there is something wrong with Pei Shi? Her complexion is not as good as before.
Lu Shiming was talking to Old Madam Lu about his intention to re-enter the officialdom. "… After so many years of neglect, I don't know if I can adapt. Yan Zhi found me a job in the Hanlin Academy, and I will take up my post in a few days."
"Good, good! You have to do a good job and earn a title for your wife. " Old Madam Lu was overjoyed when she heard this. The most regretful thing in her life was that her youngest son left home. She knew that this was his silent protest and also his complaint against his eldest brother. Now that his eldest brother was gone, all the grievances were over. It was the best that Lu Shiming could re-enter the officialdom.
"Mother, don't worry, I will." Lu Shiming smiled and looked back at Pei Shi.
Pei Shi looked at Lu Shiming with a gentle smile, but her heart was filled with bitterness.
Ye Zhen looked at Pei Shi's expression and wondered if something had happened recently. She seemed to have … neglected Pei shi's matter. Ever since she had woken up, she had only been thinking about how to take revenge. She had never cared about other people's matters.
Deep in her heart, she had the care and concern of the Pei Clan. Even if she had a deep hatred for the Lu Clan, she couldn't hate Lu Shiming and his family. If it wasn't for them, Lu Yaoyao would already be dead.
Ye Zhen decided to take the time to care about the Pei family, which could be regarded as filial piety for her sister.
Old Madam Lu pulled Lu Lingzhi aside and said, "It would be best if you could help your Third Uncle find a job in Hanlin Academy. Brother Xiang's exams are coming up, and you can't neglect him. Also, you're not young anymore. I heard that Premier Xu's daughter …"
"Grandma, you don't have to worry about my marriage. I have my own plans," Lu Lingzhi said with a bitter smile.
"You say that every time. How long have you delayed it?" Old Madam Lu glared at him. "If you don't get married, what about your younger brothers?"
Lu Lingzhi pointed at his three younger brothers with a smile. "Grandmother, feel free to find a suitable girl for them. I don't mind getting married after them."
"How dare the younger brothers surpass the eldest brother? Let's talk about it after the eldest brother gets married." Lu Tingzhi immediately smiled and shook his head.
Ye Zhen looked up at Lu Lingzhi's gentle and kind handsome face, trying to remember who he would marry in the end. It seemed that … she had never heard of it. During her two years of wandering in the palace, she had never heard of the eldest young master Lu, who later became the Minister of War, marrying in the end.
Lu Lingzhi seemed to be aware of Ye Zhen's gaze and suddenly looked at her with a shallow smile.
Ye Zhen looked away indifferently.
Amidst the chatter and laughter, it was time for dinner.
The banquet was divided into two tables, and the little girls sat at one table. Ye Zhen didn't know if it was her illusion, but she felt that Lu Jing and the Chen sisters were much closer than before. They always talked together, leaving her out in the cold.
Ye Zhen didn't feel bad about being isolated. Anyway, she had nothing to talk about with them.
"Third sister, there is still half a month before the exam. Are you sure?" Chen Liping raised her eyebrows and looked at Ye Zhen.
In the end, they were still a little unwilling. Before they came to the Lu family, they had already heard that their third sister from the border town was dark and ugly. As a result, when they met, they realized that the rumors were not credible at all. Not only was this third sister not ugly, but she was also better than them. Now, they could only regain a little face in the women's college.
Ye Zhen tilted her head and thought for a moment. "If I'm not sure, I won't dare to take the exam."
Lu Jing covered her mouth and laughed. "Sister should know what the entrance examination is about. Your horsemanship and archery are no problem, but in other aspects … especially musical instruments, what about you?"
"This … I'm not good at it, but the teacher said that it doesn't matter even if I can't pass the exam in musical instruments, as long as I can pass the other subjects." Ye Zhen said with a smile.
"Then do you really pray to God and pray to Buddha that there won't be any accidents on that day?" Lu Jing sneered.
Ye Zhen nodded seriously. "I heard that Hu Guo Temple is very efficacious. I'll go and ask for a spiritual stick before the exam."
"I'll go with third sister." Chen Qiuping suddenly said.
"Good." Ye Zhen nodded with a smile.
At the end of the banquet, Lu Jing left first with the Chen sisters. Ye Zhen took Pei Shi's hand and said that she wanted to go outside with her. The mother and daughter went for a walk in the garden to digest their food.
"Mother, don't you … don't like father to enter the officialdom?" Ye Zhen thought of Pei Shi's strange look just now and thought that it might be the reason why she was so haggard.
Pei Shi looked at Ye Zhen in surprise. "Mother doesn't dislike it. Why do you think so?"
"I don't think mother's face is so good. You look a lot more haggard." Ye Zhen whispered, obviously caused by poor eating and sleeping.
"Mother is fine." Pei Shi touched Ye Zhen's head lovingly. "It's just that I'm not used to life here. I'll be fine in a few days."
Ye Zhen felt that things were not so simple. Pei Shi must have something on her mind, but since she didn't want to say it, her daughter couldn't force her to speak. "That's good."
"Well, it's getting late. Go back and rest. Tomorrow, you have to study with Mr. Dan again." Pei Shi said with a smile.
"Mother, I'll go back first." Ye Zhen said, deciding to ask Lu Xiangzhi tomorrow. He must know better than her what happened.
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