In the early morning, the carriage from the Prince Regent's Palace stopped at the gate of Anlan Academy.
After a while, Luo Junyao got out of the carriage and jumped off the carriage lightly. People coming in and out of the door came forward to greet them. Luo Junyao smiled and waved to everyone to tell them to help themselves, and walked into the academy with them.
Zhang Jingyu had been waiting in the mountain chief's study for a long time. When he saw Luo Junyao come in, he stood up quickly and said, "You are finally here."
Luo Jun waved his hand to signal the people around him to leave, and then asked: "Why are you waiting here, Mr. Zhang? What happened? You didn't say anything at my eldest brother's wedding banquet."
Zhang Jingyu said: "You are very busy with Master Luo's wedding banquet. It is not an urgent matter. What should I tell you?"
Luo Junyao walked to the side and sat down, dragging his cheek with one hand and saying with a smile: "Then why is Mr. Zhang so anxious now? I think Anlan Academy is only a few miles away from the city, so nothing big can happen.
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Zhang Jingyu rolled her eyes helplessly and said, "I received a post yesterday. I wonder if someone will send it to you?"
Luo Junyao thought for a while, "Probably not. No one has sent me any posts these days? What are they for?"
Zhang Jingyu sighed and said, "Didn't I tell you before? The honorable nobles of Shangyong intend to open another women's academy and invite the headmaster and gentlemen of our academy to watch the ceremony."
Luo Junyao suddenly became interested: "So fast? These powerful people do things differently." How much time and effort does it take to run an academy from site selection to academy construction to teachers and students? From her Hungry Ghost Festival announcement
The changes in Anlan Academy have only taken place three months ago, right?
Zhang Jingyu rolled his eyes: You said it as if you were not a powerful person.
Luo Junyao looked at the post that Zhang Jingyu handed over and said, "Yuxiu Academy has a good name. Where is it? Who is the principal? How many students are there?"
Zhang Jingyu said: "The academy is in the imperial city. There is an abandoned garden from the former dynasty near Luhuafang in the east of the city that they bought. As for the mountain chief..."
Zhang Jingyu glanced at Luo Junyao and said, "This is Madam Wenchanghou."
Luo Junyao played with the post and pondered for a while before asking: "Who is that?"
"..." Zhang Jingyu looked at the young mountain chief in front of him faintly, and after a while he sighed and said: "That's all, no wonder you don't know him. Their family has been away from Shangyong for more than 20 years, and even His Royal Highness the Regent may not know it.
We know. Marquis Wenchang's family name is Zhao, he was a famous nobleman in the previous dynasty, and the old Marquis Wenchang was also the teacher of the last emperor of the previous dynasty."
Luo Junyao raised his eyebrows and said: "The imperial master of the previous dynasty had to keep a low profile, but now...people from the Wenchanghou family come out to compete with me, the princess of the dynasty? Did they take the wrong medicine?"
Zhang Jingyu ignored her complaint and said: "The current royal family is also a distinguished member of the former dynasty, so it is natural that they are old acquaintances with the Zhao family. Lao Wenchang once served as the teacher of the late emperor. Back then, Emperor Gaozu was able to capture Shangyong without a bloody blow, and the Zhao family also stood up.
Those who have made great contributions were therefore conferred the title of Marquis of Wenchang by Emperor Gaozu. However, the Zhao family has always kept a low profile. After the death of Marquis Wenchang twenty years ago, the family left the capital and moved back to their hometown. I don’t know how these people managed to move this person back to their hometown.
The old lady invited me out, but I didn't receive any news in advance. If I hadn't seen the post yesterday, I wouldn't have known that the Zhao family had returned to Beijing."
Luo Junyao looked at Zhang Jingyu and said with some confusion: "Since the old Marquis Wenchang has passed away for more than 20 years, and there are no outstanding talents in the Zhao family now, why is Mr. Zhang afraid of Mrs. Zhao?"
Zhang Jingyu sighed and said with a headache: "You juniors were born too late and don't know what happened back then. Mrs. Wenchanghou's real name is Jiang. According to blood, she is also the cousin of Emperor Gaozu. At that time, Gaozu was forced to leave Shangyong Duode
The maternal grandfather's family helped her. Later, Gaozu raised an army and the Jiang family caused great disaster and was massacred by the Bai family. Only one cousin, who married into the Zhao family at that time, escaped. Gaozu had always been very guilty of her, and after he ascended the throne, he conferred the title
She is Princess Duankang. I met this lady several times when I was with the Empress Dowager. It is said that her temperament was very weird because of the changes that happened to her natal family. Many times, she did not even give the Empress Dowager face.
The Queen Mother and Emperor Gaozu were very tolerant of her because of their friendship and experiences with my grandfather's family."
Zhang Jingyu paused for a moment when he said this, then looked at Luo Junyao before saying: "This Mrs. Zhao... hates Anlan Academy very much. She had a bad relationship with the Empress Dowager and Princess Taihua back then. It is said that it was because these two people had
They studied at Anlan Academy, and both of them were very outgoing and strong-willed when they were young. Mrs. Zhao felt that they did not have the cultivation and etiquette that women should have. She herself has the title of Princess, but does not allow others to call her by this.
She only calls herself Mrs. Wenchanghou. Because she believes that when she marries, she obeys her husband. Since she married into the Zhao family, only the identity of Mrs. Wenchanghou can represent her identity."
Luo Junyao said he understood, "The big Queen Mother Zhu?"
Zhang Jingyu glanced at her and said patiently: "This lady really likes the Empress Dowager Zhu. I heard that the collection of poems prepared by the Chengen Marquis Mansion to commemorate the Empress Dowager Zhu contained two poems by this lady."
Luo Junyao nodded and said: "I understand, Mr. Zhang, don't worry, let them do whatever they want, as long as it doesn't hinder their access to Anlan Academy. It's just Mrs. Wenchang Hou, so what?"
Zhang Jingyu was a little helpless, "That's all, as long as you know it well. I just want to remind you that the Zhao family has left Shangyong for more than 20 years. It may not be that simple for this old lady to suddenly come back and become the headmaster of Yuxiu Academy."
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Luo Jun shook his head and said, "Don't worry, I will pay attention."
"So, are you going to the Yuxiu Academy ceremony?" Zhang Jingyu asked, clicking on the post that Luo Jun put on the table.
Luo Junyao thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Zhang, please go instead of me. I'm a little busy recently and I'm afraid I won't be able to go."
Zhang Jingyu said: "That's fine. Since they didn't send a message to the Regent's Palace, it doesn't matter if you don't go."
Luo Junyao finished handling the general affairs of Anlan Academy and it was almost lunch time. She was not in a hurry to leave and took people around various colleges.
There were far fewer people in Linglong Academy, but the entire academy seemed more lively than before.
In previous years, only Linglong Academy and Martial Arts Academy were inhabited, and many places in the huge academy were empty and deserted all year round. This year, there were more people in Martial Arts Academy, and although the number of people in the other academies was not large, they finally gained momentum.
Luo Junyao stood outside the lecture hall of the medical school and looked inside through the open window. Five or six young girls were sitting inside listening to a gentleman's lecture.
Luo Junyao immediately spotted Liu Ruoqiu, who was sitting at the back. She sat upright and listened intently to her husband's lectures, and from time to time she picked up a pen and ink to take notes.
It can be seen that she is really interested in medical skills.
Luo Junyao smiled, signaled to the people behind him not to disturb others in class, and quietly stepped back a few steps before turning around and leaving.
At noon, Luo Junyao had lunch at Su Yutang before preparing to leave the academy. As soon as he walked out of Su Yutang, he heard Liu Ruoqiu's voice from behind, "Princess... Chief of the Mountain!"
Luo Junyao turned around and saw Liu Ruoqiu hurriedly chasing her from behind, holding up her skirt and trotting along, looking quite anxious.
Luo Junyao waited for her to run up to him before smiling and saying, "Miss Liu, what's the matter?"
Liu Ruoqiu stood in front of her, put down the hand holding her skirt in embarrassment and saluted hastily, "Well, Chief Shan."
Luo Jun shook his head and said, "I'm fine. What do you want to tell me?"
Liu Ruoqiu looked at Ling Lan who was following Luo Junyao, calmed down and then whispered: "I...I want to ask the princess, that young master that day..." Halfway through her words, she became a little embarrassed and said in embarrassment.
: "Excuse me, Chief Shan, I'm just a little worried..."
Luo Junyao smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, he is very good now."
Liu Ruoqiu breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "That's good, thank you, Chief." After saying that, he curtsied to Luo Junyao and left softly.
Luo Junyao blinked his eyes and turned his head to Linglan who asked, "She traveled such a long way just to ask this question?"
Ling Lan also knew about what happened that day at Luo Mingxiang's villa, and laughed softly: "After all, we are sharing the same adversity. It is only human nature for Miss Liu to worry about Mr. Chen."
"Okay." Luo Junyao nodded, "Go and tell Chen Xun later, at least he saved his life."
Ling Lan naturally responded, and the two of them strolled outside of Anlan Academy.
As soon as they entered the palace gate, the steward came to report that Mr. Luo and his wife were visiting. They had been waiting for the princess for a long time.
Luo Junyao hurried to see Luo Jinyan and Su Rui without even changing his clothes.
Luo Jinyan and Su Rui were not outsiders. Naturally, the manager did not invite people to the hall to drink tea like ordinary guests, but instead invited them into the garden.
When Luo Junyao walked over, the two of them were walking and chatting in the garden.
Looking from a distance, the talented man and the beautiful woman walking hand in hand look like a newlywed couple in deep love.
"Brother, Sister Ari!" Luo Junyao walked over quickly, looked at the two of them and smiled, "No, it's eldest brother, sister-in-law!"
Su Rui glanced at her helplessly, with a charming face, and said helplessly: "Where did the princess go?"
Luo Junyao leaned over and hugged Su Rui's arm and said with a smile: "I'm going to the academy. Why do my elder brother and sister-in-law have time to see me today? Are we going to come back tomorrow?"
Luo Jinyan said: "It's boring for Ari to stay at home. I happen to have something to tell you, so I came over to see you."
Luo Junyao smiled and said, "Let's go over there and talk."
Taking the two of them to the pavilion in the garden and sitting down, Luo Junyao stared at the two of them curiously.
These two are masters of keeping their emotions secret. Luo Junyao really can’t tell what their current relationship is like. But at least they are getting along harmoniously and happily. As for the future, it depends on the two of them.
Well, outsiders can't get involved.
Luo Junyao poured tea for the two of them with his own hands, and then asked: "Brother, what do you want to tell me?"
Luo Jinyan said: "The prince and I have already agreed that Ari and I will leave Shangyong for Huaizhou in five days."
"So fast?" Luo Junyao couldn't help but drop the smile on his face, and looked up at the two of them.
Luo Jinyan said: "The prince had informed all the ministers of the appointment at the wedding banquet a few days ago, and the edict was officially promulgated after the morning session the day before yesterday. It is a long way from Shangyong to Huaizhou. Now we set off and wait until we actually get there.
It’s going to be the end of April.”
Luo Junyao said seriously: "But what's the problem in southern Xinjiang?"
Luo Jinyan shook his head and said: "It's not a big deal. Since Lingchuan Marquis is not in a hurry, it means everything is still under control. But Governor Huaining's situation may not be good. He has been urging the court to send someone to take over, but the prince has suppressed him.
"The reason why Marquis Lingchuan was sent to southern Xinjiang the year before last was also to prevent Governor Huaining from having an emergency and to find someone who could take charge of the overall situation.
Luo Junyao also knew that matters in the court could not be delayed, so he had to look at Su Rui and said, "Have you packed your luggage? Sister-in-law, if you are missing anything, just tell me, and don't be polite."
Su Rui smiled and said, "Don't worry about it. We don't have much luggage, so we already know how to pack it."
Luo Junyao sighed and said: "You have just got married and are about to leave. The Su family must be very reluctant to leave. My sister-in-law should spend more time with the family these days. If there is anything else you need to take care of in Shangyong, just tell me and I will help you.
manage."
Su Rui was very heartwarming and said softly: "Thank you Shake, I know. We are still young, maybe we can come back and see you in a year and a half."
Luo Junyao also smiled, "Sister-in-law is right." The traffic is so bad these days, so it makes the parting even more sad.
The three of them sat and talked for a while, and the steward said that the prince was back.
Luo Jinyan had something to discuss with Xie Yan, so he got up and went to the study to see Xie Yan, leaving only Luo Junyao and Su Rui talking in the garden.
As soon as Luo Jinyan left, Luo Junyao immediately threw himself next to Su Rui and laughed softly: "Sister Ari, how have you been these two days? You didn't bully my eldest brother, right?"
Su Rui nodded her cheek with a smile and raised her eyebrows: "Didn't you say you were on my side? Why didn't you ask your eldest brother if he bullied me?"
Luo Junyao said matter-of-factly: "Why would my elder brother bully you?"
My eldest brother likes you. It’s too late to be nice to you, so how can he be willing to bully you?
Su Rui said softly: "Jinyan is very nice, and we get along very happily."
It was indeed very pleasant. Su Rui was not worried at first. No matter how strong her heart was, she would eventually have to live with a man she was not familiar with in the name of husband and wife. How much inconvenience and embarrassment there was in it was definitely not
Outsiders can know.
But Su Rui's worries did not come true. Except for being a little uneasy on the night of the wedding, the two seemed to quickly find the most suitable way to get along.
Both of them are extremely smart people, and there is no conflict in their personalities or talents and hobbies. It is naturally very easy to get along with each other, but in two days, they felt a bit comfortable as friends who have been friends for many years.
Luo Junyao nodded and said, "That's good. I also think you will get along very happily."
Luo Jinyan and Su Rui look harmonious just by looking at each other, no matter their appearance, personality or other aspects. However...
Luo Junyao was a little worried, wouldn't these two people really become friends?
But then I thought about it, two equally outstanding young couples, one of whom has made it clear that he is interested in the other, still have no feelings after being together like this for several years. Then her eldest brother might as well just throw himself into the river. He is not worthy of sympathy at all.
ah.
"What are you going to do after your sister-in-law goes to Huaizhou? I heard that Huaizhou is much more comfortable than Shangyong, and many girls can go out and make a living on their own."
Su Rui smiled sweetly and said: "I heard that Huaizhou is rich in tea and spices. I plan to go there first. But I have no interest in doing business. I plan to go there and have a look. If possible, I also want to open an academy.
I’ll have to see how it goes in detail.”
Luo Junyao nodded, "Okay, if you need help, just write back and let me know."
Su Rui naturally agreed, holding Luo Junyao's hand and saying: "Don't talk about me, the matter in Huaizhou is still far away. I heard that Shangyong was going to open a new Yuxiu Academy and invited the late Wenchang Hou's wife to come back and do it.
Chief of the mountain?"
Luo Junyao smiled and said, "Sister-in-law is so well-informed. I only found out about it this morning."
Su Rui smiled and said, "I just received the news this morning."
Su Rui's popularity among the ladies of Shang Yong is very good. Although many people have become estranged from her due to her breakup of engagement and engagement with the Luo family, many of them still have the same relationship openly or privately.
After all, they have been friends for many years, and not all of them are false.
It's just that girls in the boudoir have many restrictions, and not everyone can live according to their own wishes.
Luo Junyao said: "Mr. Zhang has been talking to me for a long time this morning. What does my sister-in-law know about Mrs. Wenchanghou?"
Su Rui said: "It had been ten years since Mrs. Wenchang Hou left Shangyong when I was born. I heard my grandmother and mother talk about her before. You should be more careful. I heard that this old lady has a tough personality and is not easy to deal with."
Luo Junyao said: "I don't care about the old man. As long as she doesn't mess with me, I won't mess with her. But if she is looking for trouble, don't blame me for being rude."
Su Rui smiled helplessly and said: "Although Marquis Wenchang has passed away many years ago, the Zhao family is also a famous noble family. The Zhao family's ancestral home is in Nanzheng. They are a prominent family in Liangzhou and have a good reputation among scholars. Be careful and don't turn around and make a fuss.
Disrespecting the reputation of elders and widows of veteran ministers.”
Luo Junyao held up his chin and sighed: "I'll try my best and hope they don't mess with me. They've been busy lately."
She is really busy.
I have to worry about the affairs of Anlan Academy. I have also become very interested in the affairs of Qingzhou and Yingzhou recently. I really don’t want to quarrel with the old man.
Thinking again about the poor people around you, you really should find some helpers.
