Xie Mingxi went to Lianchi Academy to study during the day and came back in the evening. The maids, who had been idle all day, were now busy.
Ye Qiuniang brought the dishes carefully prepared from Yuduan, and said with an attentive smile: "Miss, you must be hungry after studying all day! This slave will serve Miss to eat."
Xie Mingxi hummed absentmindedly, took a few hasty bites, and then put down her chopsticks.
Congyu didn't dare to open his mouth to ask more questions, and quietly glanced at Fuyu.
Miss, what's wrong?
Fuyu returned a helpless expression.
Don't ask me, I don't know either.
Congyu glared at Fuyu dissatisfiedly.
You go to the academy with your lady every day, how could you not be clear about it?
Fuyu looked aggrieved.
I went, but I was waiting outside the school every day. I had no idea who the young lady made friends with and who she had conflicts with when she was studying!
Useless fool! Congyu condemned with his eyes. But he let you follow him to the academy!
Fuyu looked innocent. This is not the first time I have been stupid! How could I have known that the lady would name me and ask me to accompany her?
Speaking of this, Congyu felt quite depressed.
Xie Mingxi went to Lianchi Academy to study and could only take one maid with her. Fuyu was very strong and could carry the three-layer food box effortlessly. So Xie Mingxi chose Fuyu to accompany her.
Xie Mingxi glanced over and asked casually with a smile: "What are you two doing with your winks?"
Congyu didn't dare not answer: "Miss has a bad appetite tonight and eats less than half of what she usually eats. I'm worried, so I want to ask Fuyu."
Fuyu was more honest: "I don't know anything. Congyu is not happy and is glaring at me!"
Congyu: "..."
Xie Mingxi was amused, and the original sullenness was gone.
No one can be perfect in everything. The Sixth Princess is weak in poetry, calligraphy, etiquette and music, but she shows amazing talent in arithmetic, chess, archery and martial arts. Her talent in martial arts is even more outstanding.
Her plan to take Master Lian as her teacher was going to be ruined. However, Master Lian was very skilled, so it would be a good thing for him to learn some sword skills for self-defense.
"Cong Yu, summon all the maids in Chunjin Pavilion." Xie Mingxi quickly made a decision: "I will clean up a room tonight and use it as a martial arts training room."
…
A martial arts room?
As soon as Xie Jun returned home, he heard about this and was stunned: "Why set up a martial arts training room?"
For girls, it’s just a matter of learning some archery skills. Dancing with swords and guns is a bit rude and ungentlemanly.
Xie Mingxi explained with a smile: "Master Lian also teaches martial arts. All the freshmen in Haitang Academy have chosen this course. As the dormitory leader, I cannot lag behind others and cannot compete for the top spot. At least I should be among the top."
Three! Make your father look good!"
The last sentence simply spoke to Xie Jun's heart.
Xie Jun immediately changed his mind and agreed: "That's right. My daughter, Xie Jun, should be outstanding in everything. Even in martial arts."
"If you want to set up a martial arts training room, just do it. By the way, do you want to buy some weapons? Just tell me and I will collect some useful weapons for you tomorrow."
It's rare for Xie Jun to be so proactive and generous. Of course Xie Mingxi will not be polite: "Lances, bows and arrows, swords and swords. All common weapons."
"Also, I will customize a few long wooden knives for my daily practice."
"By the way, now that I am learning archery, I must have a horse. Please ask my father to buy me a good horse with enough mileage and endurance."
Xie Jun: "..."
Fine weapons and good horses are very expensive. Xie Mingxi said it easily. After calculation, it will cost at least hundreds of taels of silver!
Xie Mingxi's clear eyes were full of admiration and trust: "My father loves me so much, so he won't feel sorry for me for just gold and silver!"
Xie Jun cleared his throat: "Of course not."
"Father is so kind to his daughter." Xie Mingxi smiled sweetly.
Even if you dig a hole for yourself, you will jump out of it with tears in your eyes.
Xie Jun forced a smile: "Of course."
Seeing Xie Jun in pain but having to pretend to be generous, Xie Mingxi secretly laughed.
Xie Jun lived in real embarrassment when he was young, and the poverty of his childhood left an indelible mark on Xie Jun. Even though he is now a fourth-rank official and has a lot of wealth, he still cannot change his stinginess.
Being able to take some money out of Xie Jun's pocket is much more pleasant than using the money earned by oneself.
…
After burning a stick of incense, Xie Jun walked heavily to Lanxiang Courtyard.
Aunt Ding, who had been carefully dressed up, came forward with a smile on her face. After seeing Xie Jun's solemn expression, she couldn't help but be startled: "What's wrong with the master? Could it be that the Ming Nyonya master is angry?"
Today, Xie Mingxi is Xie Jun's favorite.
When returning home every night, Xie Jun had to go to Chunjin Pavilion first. No matter how narrow-minded Aunt Ding was, she could not be jealous of her own daughter. After a few days, she gradually got used to it.
In front of Aunt Ding, who he grew up with and knew very well, Xie Jun didn't have to be secretive and pretended, and sighed with a heartbroken look on his face: "Lianchi Academy does not need to be handed over to cultivators, but Ming Niang said she would set up a martial arts room.
Not only do you need a bow, arrows, and a sword, but you also need a good horse and a famous colt."
"If you calculate it this way, it's at least a few hundred taels of silver."
When Aunt Ding heard this, she felt a twinge of pain: "Why do you need so much money?"
Xie Jun snorted angrily: "Studying is the most expensive thing in the world. If you want your children to live up to their reputation, how can you do it without spending money?"
"Yuan Ting used to live in the princess's mansion, and the study and martial arts training room were all ready. All expenses were paid for by Princess Yongning. Otherwise, why do you think Yuanting would listen to his aunt's words?"
After all, it still hurts.
The pension money sent to Lin'an every year is only five hundred taels. It is not enough to set up a martial arts training room for Xie Mingxi.
Aunt Ding couldn't help complaining in a low voice: "Ming Niang's idea is getting bigger and bigger. She didn't discuss it with anyone, and actually wrote a letter privately and sent it to Lin'an. Once the old master and the others come, there will be no peaceful days in the future."
That’s all for Mr. Xie, the key is Xu’s mother and son.
Xie Jun felt even more troubled when he mentioned this matter, and his handsome face sank: "Okay, now that the matter is over, what are you talking about? As a son of man, it is my duty to support my parents."
Come on! Just keep pretending!
Aunt Ding curled her lips secretly.
She is Xie Jun's mother's aunt and niece. She knows everything about the pile of old millet and rotten sesame seeds in Xie's family, and she is even more aware of Xie Jun's ruthless temperament.
If Xie Jun was truly filial, he would have brought his biological father, stepmother and stepbrother to the capital as early as ten years ago when he won the lottery.
After all, I still dislike my stepmother Xu's low status.
The Xu family is far away in Lin'an, and no one knows the details. Even Princess Yongning is kept in the dark. She only thinks that Xie Jun and her stepmother are at odds, so they don't want the Xu family to come to Beijing.
Now, Mr. Xie led Mr. Xu and his stepson and his family to set off. Calculating the distance, they would arrive in the capital in a few days.
