After a while, the Sixth Princess said again: "Concubine Li has fallen out of favor for a while. However, the Fourth Emperor's brother did very well in the annual exam this time and won the favor of the father. It seems that Concubine Li will be favored again."
There was quite a bit of regret in the words.
Xie Mingxi's eyes flashed slightly and she said calmly: "The Fourth Prince is both civil and military, and he is the most outstanding among the princes. It is natural that the Emperor prefers him."
The Sixth Princess looked over with a rather subtle look: "You seem to admire Brother Four Emperors very much."
Xie Mingxi mentioned the fourth prince only a few times. However, every time he mentioned it, there was always a hint of unconscious awe in his tone.
After many years, the shadow of the fourth prince is still there.
One can imagine how much Xie Mingxi was afraid of the Fourth Prince in her previous life...
Faced with the sudden temptation from the Sixth Princess, Xie Mingxi looked calm and said without saying anything: "The Fourth Prince's literary talent and martial arts are superior to others. Who doesn't admire him?"
Sixth Princess: "..."
The sixth princess, a scumbag who was partial to science, was silently hit by an arrow, and her chest was bleeding.
After a moment of silence, the Sixth Princess suddenly said: "Mingxi, I will definitely beat Brother Four Emperors in the future."
Xie Mingxi hummed, and then asked with some confusion: "Why do you want to tell me if you want to beat him?"
Of course I have to tell my wife.
In fact, I am much better than your ex-husband. Stop worrying about him and open your eyes and look at me!
The Sixth Princess's heart was filled with excitement, and the corners of her mouth were slightly curved.
Mr. Lian's slightly cold voice sounded: "How long are you two going to look at each other? You have been resting for so long, why don't you come to practice martial arts soon?"
Xie Mingxi: "..."
Sixth Princess: "..."
The two quickly looked at each other and stood up in unison.
…
Mr. Lian believed in "a strict teacher will produce a good disciple", and his requirements for the Sixth Princess were very strict!
In comparison, Gu Shanchang was much gentler and more relaxed.
The daily teaching courses are not fixed, they may teach the Four Books and Five Classics, calligraphy, painting, playing chess, tea art or playing the harp. Occasionally, if the mood strikes, they will also teach a piece of history.
The more knowledgeable you are, the more famous you are.
In the blink of an eye, ten days passed.
Within a few days, Xie Mingxi was completely impressed by Gu Shanchang's talents and knowledge, and couldn't help but sigh: "I really wish to be by Master's side all the time."
A smile flashed in Gu Shanchang's eyes: "Tomorrow is the end of the year, so go back and celebrate the New Year. It won't be too late to come back after the fifth day of the new year."
For Mr. Gu Shanchang, being able to accept Xie Mingxi, a man of unparalleled intelligence and extraordinary understanding, as his disciple is the happiest thing in his life.
Even Queen Yu would occasionally say sourly: "The disciple I had chosen was snatched away by you before he could even open his mouth."
When Gu Shanchang heard this, he laughed contentedly.
Facts have proved that Gu Shanchang does have extraordinary vision.
The more we get along with each other, the more we will marvel at Xie Mingxi's intelligence, his photographic memory, and his ability to draw inferences from one instance. What's even more rare is that Xie Mingxi is proud but not forgotten, and is still diligent and hardworking.
Chief Gu Shanzhang is completely satisfied and likes Xie Mingxi a thousand times.
As for Xie Mingxi's hidden cunning and ruthlessness... Born in an environment like the Xie family, if he is not strong enough, he will be eaten alive sooner or later, and he will be dismantled without even a single bone left.
Therefore, the tolerant and generous Master Gu quickly forgave his disciple's little deception.
Xie Mingxi suddenly asked: "Does Master celebrate the New Year alone at Lianchi Academy every year?" For more than ten years, Mr. Gu Shanzhang has called Lianchi Academy his home.
Gu Shanchang smiled lightly: "There is also Ruoyao, I am not lonely."
Xie Mingxi didn't say anything more, stood up and left.
…
At the end of the 10th year of Jianwen's reign in Da Qi, it started to snow in the capital.
The snowflakes were as big as goose feathers and fell in a steady stream. They didn't stop until the afternoon, and the snow was as deep as the calves.
The usually bustling Lotus Pond Academy was extremely quiet today. The students and teachers had all gone home, and the guards with families had also been let go. Only a few guards were left guarding the academy.
Gu Shanchang was accompanied only by Ruoyao.
The master and the servant are also used to such a deserted end of the year.
"Miss, I'm going to prepare the New Year's Eve dinner." Ruoyao opened her mouth softly.
Chief Gu Shan nodded and warned: "It's freezing cold, don't bother, just make two dishes."
Ruoyao was moved and a little sad, and insisted: "At the end of the year, you should always have a sumptuous meal."
"Tomorrow I will be one year older," Gu Shanchang half-joked and half-said: "This is not something to be happy about. There is nothing to celebrate."
Ruoyao felt even more sad after hearing this.
Time passes easily.
It seemed that in just a blink of an eye, the young lady had aged quietly.
Gu Shanchang saw Ruoyao's ambiguity and sadness, and smiled calmly: "Time passes quickly, and no one can escape it, so why bother."
"Stop thinking so wildly. Just make two random dishes to go with the wine."
Ruoyao pushed back the water in her eyes and nodded in agreement.
It would be great if there was someone to accompany the lady at this time. The lady would not be so deserted and lonely...
God seems to have heard Ruoyao's prayer.
Suddenly there was a knock on the door.
…
Gu Shan was startled for a moment.
With such heavy snow, it is extremely inconvenient to travel, and it is the end of the year. Who will come to Lianchi Academy?
Ruoyao was overjoyed and hurriedly stepped forward to open the door.
It was already evening, but the sky was not dark. The thick white snow reflected the sky and the earth brightly.
A beautiful girl with beautiful eyebrows and a thick red cloak stood outside the door with a smile, like a plum blossom waiting to bloom in the snow, with a splendid grace.
It was Xie Mingxi who came!
Ruoyao was overjoyed and hurriedly turned around and shouted: "Miss, it's Miss Xie San who is here."
Chief Gu had already heard the sound and came here. When he saw Xie Mingxi, he was very happy in his heart, but he deliberately darkened his face: "Today is the end of the year, and it snowed so heavily again. You can't stay at home, so come to me."
do what?"
The duplicitous master.
Xie Mingxi didn't tell the truth, and followed Gu Shanchang's words and laughed: "I am willful and naughty, please forgive me, Master." Without waiting for Gu Shanchang to "reprimand", he said softly: "Master, I want to spend the New Year with you.
end."
In just one sentence, Gu Shanchang's disguised "anger" was defeated.
Commander Gu Shanchang could no longer display the majesty of a teacher, he relaxed his brows and said with a smile: "It's very cold outside, come in quickly."
Xie Mingxi responded with a smile and stepped into the house.
The four maids behind him also followed in.
Congyu serves Xie Mingxi and takes off his thick cloak.
Fuyu Peirong, Fangqiao and the others each carried three-layer food boxes. They opened the food boxes and opened them one by one. The porcelain white casserole was filled with chicken soup and there were more than a dozen plates.
There were extremely thin slices of beef and mutton, fish slices as thin as wings, carefully prepared meatballs, and a variety of vegetables that were rare in winter, all washed and cut into plates.
In addition, there are two bottles of fruit wine.
Xie Mingxi smiled slightly: "Green ants brew new wine, and use a small red clay stove. It's snowing in the evening, can you have a drink?"
