All the girls returned to their respective places with their own thoughts.
The arithmetic test paper is also a large sheet. There are ten questions on it. Each question is worth one point, and the total score is ten points.
In addition to the test papers, Master Ji thoughtfully prepared a piece of white paper for the girls to keep for calculation purposes.
Arithmetic has always been a difficult course for everyone, and no one dared to be careless. They immediately concentrated on reading the questions and checking the calculations. The matter of Sheng Jinyue being taken away by Chief Gu was temporarily forgotten.
The Sixth Princess, who pretended to be calm when taking the Four Books and Five Classics test, was really calm and leisurely at this time. She glanced briefly, raised the pen as if she had energy, and wrote as if she were a dragon.
Before half the time passed, the Sixth Princess had already finished writing the test paper and put down her pen casually.
Then, the sixth princess, who had nothing to do, turned her head and looked at Xie Mingxi.
Xie Mingxi is good at arithmetic, and her speed is much faster than that of her classmates. She has already solved the eighth question.
She sits attentively and upright, her body is not yet fully developed and is somewhat thin, and her side face is beautiful and soft.
However, the Sixth Princess had once glimpsed the sharp coldness under this soft mask. She was frightened at that time, but now that she thinks about it carefully, she has an astonishing and ruthless beauty.
That is the real Xie Mingxi!
There is only Xie Mingxi whom I have ever met!
A strange heat surged in the heart of the Sixth Princess.
At the beginning, he was close to Xie Mingxi because of his promise to his original owner. Xie Mingxi's gentleness and wisdom were surprising. He also had no resistance and rejection, and he quickly accepted the idea of marrying her in the future.
However, the truth is surprising.
I never expected that I would be exposed so soon, and also see through Xie Mingxi’s secret. The hostility of confrontation, and the nervousness of meeting an opponent, mixed with an indescribable and thrilling excitement and joy...
The sixth princess's eyes were too focused.
It was impossible for Xie Mingxi to ignore it even if she wanted to. However, she did not turn around, but concentrated on completing all the arithmetic test questions, checking them carefully and confirming that they were correct before she put down her pen.
Then, Xie Mingxi turned her head and looked over.
Sixth Princess: "..."
The Sixth Princess silently gave in and looked back.
Xie Mingxi's chuckle sounded in his ears.
…
After the arithmetic exam, everyone took a break to burn incense. During this period, they inevitably had a heated discussion about Sheng Jinyue.
After that, there is the etiquette course exam.
Master Su's examination method was unique. He tested all the etiquette taught in the past month. The girls sat or stood, knelt or saluted, and their hands and feet were weak from the torture.
Master Su's eyes were as bright as a torch, taking in everyone's every move, and then he picked up his pen and wrote down everyone's scores.
Even the Sixth Princess couldn't help but peek around, trying to catch a glimpse of the score in advance with her sharp eyes.
Master Su raised his head and smiled at the students: "Don't be impatient. Come early tomorrow morning, the results of all students will be announced outside the academy."
What?
Aren't only the top three announced?
Yan Zhenzhen blurted out and asked: "Master, in the past only the top three were announced. Why do everyone's results have to be announced now?"
Su Fuzi responded slowly: "This matter was proposed by Master Ji and I, and after discussion by all the masters, it was finally decided by the mountain chief. Such a list can inspire all students."
Girls: "..."
Master Su, Master Ji, you are so cruel!
Of course, if you get a high score in the exam, you don't mind being seen by others, and you can't wait to announce it on the imperial city gate. If you are not confident or sure about your score, you will immediately become nervous.
Master Su took the recorded results and walked away gracefully.
Leaving behind a bunch of poor students who looked either excited or depressed.
"I'm probably going to be at the bottom again this time!" The first person to speak out was Yin Xiaoxiao with a sad face: "I don't care if I am at the bottom. I'm just afraid of embarrassing my father!"
Xie Mingxi comforted her with a smile: "Don't worry! You won't be at the bottom this time! Sheng Jinyue only took the first test, and didn't take the two tests. She must be at the bottom. Even leaving aside Sheng Jinyue, there is also the Sixth Princess.
!”
Sixth Princess: "..."
Yin Xiaoxiao: “…”
Yin Xiaoxiao was afraid that the Sixth Princess would become angry and turn her face, so she looked over nervously.
Unexpectedly, the Sixth Princess only glanced at Xie Mingxi silently, without saying a word to refute, let alone getting angry.
Yin Xiaoxiao's heart dropped. The sixth princess usually looked withdrawn and gloomy, but in fact, she had a good temperament. Except for Sheng Jinyue getting into trouble from time to time, she got along well with other classmates. She even gave in to Xie Mingxi in everything.
Lin Wei smiled and smoothed things over: "Let's go to the dining hall together and chat while eating."
Everyone agreed happily.
Xie Mingxi walked with the Sixth Princess as usual.
The two acted superbly, acting as usual in front of everyone. No one noticed the subtlety between the two.
…
After lunch, none of the girls went back to the dormitory, and they started talking in low voices.
"Why hasn't Sheng Jinyue come back?"
"Could it be that he was left behind by Chief Gu?"
"If Sheng Jinyue refuses to admit that she tampered with the rice dumplings, Chief Gu won't be able to punish Sheng Jinyue!"
Li Xiangru also discussed endlessly with everyone, sometimes frowning and sometimes sighing. No one suspected her.
Xie Mingxi didn't say much, but glanced at Li Xiangru with a half-smile.
Li Xiangru's heart felt cold when he saw it, and he immediately comforted himself silently. Don't worry! There is no evidence, even Sheng Jinyue, at best, the matter will be ignored. It will not implicate her...
Suddenly a low cry sounded in my ears: "The mountain chief is coming!"
Li Xiangru was shocked, and immediately came to his senses, and stood up together with everyone: "Students have seen the mountain leader."
Gu Shan hummed, his expression still calm, but what he said shocked everyone.
"I personally sent Sheng Jinyue back to the Huainan Prince's Mansion and told her the whole story. And in front of her mother, I called out the cook who made the rice dumplings to confront her. The cook explained in detail that she had made ten rice dumplings since she got up early today.
One of the two rice dumplings is mixed with croton flour."
"That rice dumpling was originally used by Sheng Jinyue to murder Xie Mingxi. Unexpectedly, the Sixth Princess asked for it and then gave it to Mrs. Dong."
"Master Dong ate rice dumplings mixed with croton powder and suffered from diarrhea today. He is unable to stay in bed at this time. I have ordered a doctor to come and diagnose and treat Master Dong. The money for the diagnosis and treatment will be paid by the Huainan Palace! In addition, Master Dong is therefore unable to stay.
Your body and mind are damaged, so you need to rest for a few days. For the next period of time, I will temporarily take charge of the Four Books and Five Classics."
"Out of jealousy, Sheng Jinyue used such despicable means to harm Xie Mingxi, which ultimately harmed Mrs. Dong. Such behavior has violated the rules of Lianchi Academy."
"Sheng Jinyue will receive a zero mark for this exam. A white list will be announced and she needs to self-examine in public. She will be given a warning. If she does it next time, she will be expelled from Lianchi Academy immediately!"
