The ranking scores of the etiquette competition were quickly announced outside Songzhu Academy.
Several bank shopkeepers came forward to take a look, and they were all shocked and opened their mouths wide. It was more than enough to stuff an egg.
The common people who came to join in the fun also gathered around, talking all over the place, and the discussion was very lively: "Lianchi Academy is so awesome this time, it actually won the top three in one fell swoop!"
"I remember that in the etiquette competition last year, Lianchi Academy also ranked first in total score, but the ranking was not that good."
"Yes! This Miss Xie San has perfect scores."
"It seems that Lotus Pond Academy really has the potential to surpass Songzhu Academy..."
The shopkeepers couldn't help it anymore and immediately opened their mouths to retort: "How is this possible! Who knows that Lianchi Academy is weak in all three doors. Last year in the academy competition, all three doors were at the bottom."
"Just wait and see the scenery of Lotus Pond Academy in the first three days on the fourth day!"
"Songzhu Academy will definitely overtake us soon."
The common people don't care whether they take the lead or not. In short, today's excitement is enough to last for a long time.
…
The competition lasted only half a day. At noon, Xie Mingxi, Xie Jun, Xie Yuanting and his son returned to Xie's Mansion together.
Mrs. Xie and Mrs. Xu, who had been waiting for half a day, couldn't wait to come out and asked, "How did Ming Niang do in the competition?"
Xie Jun laughed: "Full marks, first place!"
Mr. Xie was overjoyed and said hello repeatedly.
Mrs. Xu smiled from ear to ear: "Okay, okay, it's really great! I knew that our Ming Niang was so smart and powerful that she would definitely win the first place."
By the way, he encouraged Xie Yuanting, who looked gloomy: "Yuan Ting, as the elder brother, you should learn more from Ming Niang. It doesn't matter if you are stupid, just be more diligent. In the next monthly exam, you will get a B grade no matter what.
Come back and wait for the third grade exam. Not to mention your father’s shame, even my grandmother will feel uncomfortable if she sees it."
Xie Yuanting: "..."
Xie Yuanting looked at Mr. Xu who smiled kindly and kindly, and felt as if he was blocked by a huge stone, feeling very sad.
I don’t know what kind of ecstasy was poured into Xu’s mind by Xie Mingxi, and she turned to Xie Mingxi in everything.
He is the grandson of Xie’s parents!
He is the only heir of the Xie family!
But now, even Mr. Xie doesn't see him as his eldest grandson. All day long, Ming Niang is older than Ming Niang, as if Xie Mingxi is the only granddaughter left in the Xie family...
After Xu responded to Xie Yuanting, she smiled at Xie Mingxi and said, "Ming Niang, today Ye Qiuniang personally cooked the dishes you like. You finish your meal earlier and go back to rest earlier."
Xie Mingxi smiled and thanked: "Thank you grandma for caring."
Grandma not only cares about you, but also cares about the five hundred taels she bet.
Mrs. Xu muttered in her heart, but of course she didn't say a word in her mouth.
…
"What? Xie Mingxi is actually number one?"
In Princess Yongning's palace, Xie Yunxi shouted in disbelief: "Did you read it wrongly? How could she be number one?"
The steward lowered his head and smiled: "I was ordered to go. How dare you talk nonsense? I saw it three times and the third lady is indeed the first. And she still has perfect scores."
Xie Yunxi's pretty face twisted with jealousy.
Princess Yongning frowned, her eyes full of gloom.
As a legitimate mother, it is easy to handle a concubine.
Unexpectedly, when she arrived, everything turned upside down. The concubine of the Xie family who was unknown half a year ago is now famous in the capital, like a bright pearl, shining unstoppably.
The more outstanding Xie Mingxi becomes, the broader her future path will be. Her status as a commoner is no longer a constraint.
"Mother, we can't allow Xie Mingxi to continue like this!"
Xie Yunxi tightened her sleeves at Princess Yongning at some point and came up with an idea urgently: "Why don't we do something to injure Third Sister. The injury doesn't need to be too serious, as long as she misses the arithmetic competition..."
"Shut up!" Princess Yongning scolded with a sullen face: "Jinyue has taught me a lesson first, so you can't waste your time."
Xie Yunxi looked angrily: "Are we just going to let her be like this?"
"Who are you to let yourself down?" Princess Yongning glared at Xie Yunxi fiercely, and said in a bad tone: "Even if you have half the qualifications of Xie Mingxi, you should be able to stand out in Bailu Academy. Why are you like this now?
The next month’s exams were all B-grade!”
Xie Yunxi was so scolded that she became disgraced, filled with anger and embarrassment, and turned all her anger on Xie Mingxi.
The mother didn't want to take action, so she just did it herself!
Xie Yunxi bit her lips hard, a fierce light flashed in her eyes.
…
Princess Yongning was in a bad mood, scolded her a few times, and then sent Xie Yunxi back to the courtyard.
Xie Yunxi was pampered by Princess Yongning and was quite doted on in the princess's palace. Naturally, there were people running errands around her. After giving the order, two servants soon appeared in front of her.
Xie Yunxi gave a few instructions in a low voice.
The two servants were shocked and did not dare to respond for a while.
Xie Yunxi glanced at him and his face darkened: "How dare you disobey the master's orders?"
One of the servants hesitated for a moment, then plucked up the courage to say, "How dare I disobey the Second Young Lady's instructions? However, what the Second Young Lady ordered is really embarrassing for me."
Another servant also had a troubled look on his face: "The third lady is good and bad, and the two servants can't afford to lose their lives."
There is a quarrel between the ladies. How can they want to get involved? Once the incident happens, there will be no good consequences for them.
Seeing that the order didn't work, Xie Yunxi tried to lure him with benefits: "You do as I told you, hide in a hidden place, and run away as soon as the thing is done. No one will notice. As long as you complete this job, I will reward you two hundred dollars."
Two pieces of silver."
Money moves people's hearts.
The two servants looked at each other and finally nodded in agreement.
…
The next morning.
As usual, Xie Jun led Xie Mingxi, Xie Yuanting, brother and sister out of the Xie Mansion together.
Xie Jun and Xie Yuanting both rode horses, while Xie Mingxi rode in a carriage alone. The driver was the best driver in the Xie family. His surname was Ding. He ranked second in the family and was usually called Ding Er.
Ding Er is in his thirties this year. He has been a coachman for twenty years and is very experienced in driving. The carriage is fast and smooth.
Unfortunately, today is destined to be uneventful.
When turning, Ding Er deliberately tightened the reins to slow down the carriage.
Xie Jun and Xie Yuanting were all in front, and they had no idea what was going on. Suddenly, they heard a long neigh from the horse behind them, and then Ding Er's frightened cry.
Xie Jun hurriedly turned the horse's head, only to see that the horse pulling the carriage became restless for some reason. Ding Er tried his best to control the horse, which seemed to be going crazy.
The carriage was being pulled and shaking, and was about to tip over.
Oops!
Xie Mingxi is still in the carriage! She will definitely be injured!
Xie Jun was unable to save him, and his heart sank.
Very good!
Xie Mingxi is still in the carriage! It would be better if she was thrown to death!
Xie Yuanting's eyes suddenly lit up, and his heart beat excitedly and fiercely.
