In the past, lunch break was the most relaxing and enjoyable time for students.
But today, the girls have backaches, their faces are full of pain, and their words are weak.
"I'm exhausted."
"Isn't it? I'm even more tired than yesterday afternoon when I was shooting the imperial examination. I sat there for half a day and couldn't move or lift my shoulders. I couldn't even blink."
"The worst thing is to keep smiling. My face almost cramps from laughing."
As soon as Yin Xiaoxiao said this, he was immediately echoed by all the girls.
It doesn't matter if you laugh for a while, but maintaining the same smile and the same expression all the time is really scary!
Xie Mingxi's voice sounded faintly: "Today's sitting practice is really nothing. When you practice the kneeling ceremony, you will be really tired."
Isn't it?
The way things are today, wouldn't it mean that I have to kneel for half a day?
All the girls looked at each other and sighed in unison. Even the delicacies carefully prepared by the cook in front of them could not make everyone happy.
Lin Weiwei's arms were sore and she didn't have the strength to hold chopsticks, so she had to eat a few bites with a spoon. She looked the most miserable and pitiful.
Fang Ruomeng was not much better either. She received the most punishment today. As long as she shrank her shoulders or lowered her head, she would be noticed by the sharp-eyed Master Su...
Speaking of this, I have to admire Master Su. His eyes are really sharp. No one who makes small moves or loses consciousness occasionally can escape from Master Su's sharp eyes.
The ones who received the least punishment today were the Sixth Princess and Xie Mingxi.
The Sixth Princess was only hit once by the ruler, and Master Su never touched her hand after that. Xie Mingxi was even more impressive, never being touched by the ruler from the beginning to the end. She received full praise from Master Su.
After finishing the meal, Xie Mingxi said: "The lunch break will have to be shortened slightly in the future. After waking up, we will go to the martial arts training ground."
The girls responded listlessly.
…
When it was time to choose courses in the afternoon, the girls regained their energy.
In addition to the six required courses, there are also two optional courses.
Each of the girls received a paper raft with elective courses listed on it.
The elective courses at Lianchi Academy are quite rich, with a total of ten courses to choose from. Common ones include painting, chess, cooking, tea art, gardening, etc. There is even martial arts.
The girls gathered together in twos and threes and murmured. After choosing the courses, they took notes with pens and went to Li Xiangru to record them one by one.
Xie Mingxi waited leisurely for the "summary".
Unsurprisingly, the most people choose the Danqing course, followed by chess and tea art. But very few people choose the female celebrity cooking course.
As a lady from a famous family, she only wants to play chess, paint and drink tea. Who is willing to learn embroidery and cook?
of course there are exceptions.
Lin Weiwei happily chose cooking and said to Xie Mingxi confidently: "I want to learn some exquisite snacks and make them for you in the future."
Xie Mingxi nodded happily.
Lin Weiwei leaned over curiously and asked: "Sister Xie, what did you choose?"
Xie Mingxi pursed her lips and smiled, but without giving in, she handed the paper in her hand to Lin Weiwei.
Lin Weiwei took a closer look and was immediately surprised: "You actually chose chess and martial arts?"
That’s all for chess! Why choose martial arts?
Lin Weiwei was slightly surprised, and her voice was slightly louder. Everyone was attracted by her exclamation and turned their attention. As a lady, she only needs to learn the six arts. It is really inappropriate to wield swords and guns!
Of course, not everyone chooses the martial arts course. For example, Yin Xiaoxiao!
However, after all, Yin Xiaoxiao was born in a general family and had a good family background. Xie Mingxi's biological father was famous for being a soft-boiled person... Well, in short, he couldn't resist if he couldn't carry his shoulders with his hands.
Amid everyone's doubtful gazes, Xie Mingxi smiled calmly: "Her Royal Highness chose martial arts. I was worried that Her Royal Highness would be bored by learning alone, so she simply chose this course."
Girls: "..."
Why didn't you tell me earlier?
Is it too late for them to change their courses now?
…
Yin Xiaoxiao was quite happy and immediately smiled and said: "I also chose martial arts. This course is taught by Master Lian himself. Let's learn sword skills from Master Lian together."
Xie Mingxi responded with a smile.
The sixth princess remained silent as usual, secretly wondering in her heart.
Xie Mingxi clearly chose the course first, and then "coincided" with him. Now that he said this, he was obviously trying to cover up. He was already good at martial arts, so it was natural for him to choose martial arts.
Why did Xie Mingxi choose martial arts?
No one expected that Fang Ruomeng would timidly open his mouth and say: "Actually, I also chose martial arts."
All the girls looked over in unison.
Fang Ruomeng was not used to being the center of attention, so he lowered his head uncomfortably. As he lowered his head, his shoulder, which had received several thumbsticks in the morning, began to hurt again.
Fang Ruomeng had no choice but to raise his head and explain shyly: "I just wanted to learn some martial arts to defend myself. If someone bullies me in the future, I don't have to tolerate it blindly. I can protect myself."
After a pause, he added: "You can still fight back!"
yes!
All the girls are suddenly cheerful!
After learning martial arts, can't you beat those who don't like you?
Li Xiangru had already changed a piece of paper and said loudly: "What I just recorded does not count. If you want to change the course, come over immediately and I will record it again."
Girls: "..."
Xie Mingxi smiled dumbly.
Fang Ruomeng talks nonsense. She chooses martial arts to protect herself. Even if she is in trouble, she still has the strength to fight.
However, the girls in front of them obviously didn't think that far. They all had the wonderful idea of "beating up whoever they disliked" and were eager to change their courses.
…
After a cup of tea.
Xie Mingxi sent the list of course selections to Director Gu.
Gu Shanchang was enjoying a leisurely cup of tea when he casually took the list with his left hand and glanced at it.
Then, with a pop, the tea in Gu Shanchang's mouth spurted out.
This kind of disgraceful behavior has almost never happened to Mr. Gu since he became the headmaster of the academy. He was really surprised today. After spraying the tea, he coughed several times.
Xie Mingxi was well prepared and immediately presented the clean silk handkerchief: "This is an unused clean silk handkerchief. Please wipe it with the tea."
Gu Shanchang coughed a few more times, took the silk handkerchief, and quickly wiped the corners of his mouth clean. Then, he carefully read the list of elective courses in his hand.
Then, he looked over with a subtle and unspeakable look: "Xie Mingxi, why did your whole class choose the martial arts course?"
In previous years, there were almost no candidates for the martial arts course and it was useless.
After Mr. Lian came last year, he was determined to show off his skills. However, only two of last year's freshmen chose martial arts. It's better than nothing.
But this year in Haitang Academy, all twelve students chose martial arts.
It’s so shocking!
Xie Mingxi explained euphemistically: "At first, only four people chose Wuyi, the Sixth Princess, Yin Xiaoxiao, Fang Ruomeng and me. Later, everyone also felt that this course was excellent and insisted on changing the course."
