Aunt Zhao stood aside, with an evil light shining in her eyes. Yao Bi and Dian Cui stood beside Princess Yongning, slightly bowing their heads.
Xie Yunxi straightened her chest and sneered: "Third sister! You are finally here!"
The matter involves Sheng Jinyue's face, and her mother will never let Xie Mingxi off easily this time!
Xie Mingxi showed no fear, and stepped forward to salute as usual: "My daughter has seen her mother."
Before Yongning County Chief could speak, Xie Yunxi sneered again: "Three sisters are actually docile and well-behaved at this time. Before, in the Huainan Palace, she was very sharp-tongued, and even cousin Jinyue was bullied by you."
Princess Yongning opened her mouth with a serious look on her face: "Ming Niang! You have no words today and are so presumptuous in front of His Highness the Fourth Prince! You made His Highness angry, and then you turned your anger on Jin Yue."
"Where do you have the confidence to act so boldly?"
Princess Yongning's tone suddenly worsened, and a cold light suddenly appeared in her eyes: "The entrance exam for Lianchi Academy is coming soon. I want to tolerate you for a while because you are about to take the exam. You are acting more and more wantonly. Could it be that I think
Will I always tolerate you?"
"From today on, you will stay in the Bishui Pavilion and will not leave the Bishui Pavilion even half a step."
"On the morning of March 15th, I will personally 'send' you sisters to the Lotus Pond Academy for the exam."
"Yunxi passed the exam at Lotus Pond Academy, and I won't treat you, mother, and son badly. If you dare to trick someone out of this, or make any mistakes..."
Princess Yongning raised the corners of her lips coldly, revealing a cruel and cold arc: "Don't blame me for being cruel and heartless!"
The last few words carry a cold, bloody air.
Even Xie Yunxi felt secretly frightened when he heard it.
Aunt Zhao, however, looked matter-of-fact.
Empress Dowager Li had a harsh temperament and sharp tactics. Every year, several palace maids were beaten to death in Cining Palace. Princess Yongning stayed in the palace for several years and was raised by Empress Dowager Li. Her behavior was quite similar to that of Empress Dowager Li.
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The princess had tolerated Xie Mingxi a little in the past few days because she didn't want to suppress her too much, lest Xie Mingxi act impulsively and make inappropriate moves. This made Xie Mingxi even more wanton.
There is no need to be so scrupulous and pampering towards a concubine.
The fate of Aunt Ding, mother and child is in the control of the princess. Xie Mingxi, a mere person, can only obey orders!
As expected, Xie Mingxi bowed her head slightly: "My daughter will obey her mother's orders."
The raging anger in Princess Yongning's heart finally calmed down a little: "These past few days, I have been reviewing the Four Books and Five Classics and practicing writing articles. Dian Cui will go there every day and bring me the articles you wrote."
Xie Mingxi said yes again.
Princess Yongning's mood became calmer again, and her eyes fell on Xie Yunxi who was looking forward to a good show: "Yun Niang! Don't run around these days. Stay peacefully in Yunshui Pavilion, read and practice calligraphy every day.
"
Xie Yunxi: "..."
Just let Xie Mingxi be grounded! Why should she be grounded too?
Xie Yunxi was extremely reluctant and called her mother in a coquettish voice.
Princess Yongning glanced coldly.
Xie Yunxi suddenly became as silent as a cicada, not daring to say anything anymore.
…
There is no need to get up early to go to Ronghe Hall to say hello. I read, practice calligraphy and write articles every day. Three meals a day are delicious food carefully cooked by Ye Qiuniang, as well as two snacks and fresh fruits.
During the days of confinement, Xie Mingxi lived happily and leisurely.
Every night, Xie Jun would come to see her in person.
In Xie Jun's view, the docile and obedient Xie Mingxi would never have the guts to provoke Sheng Jinyue. It must be the willful and arrogant Xie Yunxi who confuses right and wrong!
However, Princess Yongning has issued a stay-at-home order. It is not convenient for him to argue with Princess Yongning over such trivial matters. He can only visit her every night and offer a few words of comfort.
"Ming Niang, tomorrow is the entrance exam for Lianchi Academy. You don't have to be nervous!" Xie Jun said with a smile: "With your talent, you will definitely pass the exam this time."
There was a hint of pride in his tone.
Among his three children, only Xie Mingxi inherited his talent for reading. Even if he were one in fifty, Xie Mingxi would not be able to defeat him.
Xie Mingxi smiled and hummed.
Xie Jun sighed with regret again: "I heard that Li Xiangru, the granddaughter of Mr. Li Ge, is also going to take the exam for Lianchi Academy this year. It's not easy for you to win the first place. If you wait a year, you will definitely be the first next year.
"
Unfortunately, Princess Yongning insisted that Xie Mingxi go to Kaolianchi Academy this year.
Xie Mingxi raised her head, her eyes as bright as water: "Father, do you think the second sister can pass the exam?"
Xie Jun shook his head subconsciously: "Absolutely impossible."
No one knows Xie Yunxi's talents better than Xie Jun.
If Lianchi Academy admits a hundred people, there might still be a chance. But there are only ten places each year... How can Xie Yunxi pass the exam?
Xie Mingxi said pointedly: "Mother is quite sure."
Xie Jun nodded reflexively.
Then, there was a strange feeling in my heart.
Yes! Xie Yunxi's talent is mediocre, and Princess Yongning cannot be ignorant. Why is she so sure that Xie Yunxi can get into Lianchi Academy?
Also, why did Princess Yongning insist on letting Xie Mingxi register for the exam this year?
A slightly absurd idea flashed through my mind quickly.
Xie Jun's expression changed slightly.
…
Xie Jun didn't speak, and Xie Mingxi didn't open her mouth either.
After a long while, Xie Jun asked in a low voice: "Ming Niang, tell me, is there any secret about the exam tomorrow?"
Xie Mingxi looked at Xie Jun quietly and asked without answering: "With my father's wisdom, couldn't he guess it?"
Xie Jun: "..."
Xie Jun's complexion completely changed!
Princess Yongning actually has such a despicable idea!
How dare she!
"My mother pressed me for my brother's future marriage. My aunt knelt down and begged me, so I had no choice but to agree."
There was a deep sadness in Xie Mingxi's eyes: "My daughter didn't want to tell her father, so that her father would not stand up for her and quarrel with her mother. However, my father cared about me so much, and my daughter was deeply touched, and she didn't want to hide it."
Xie Jun was moved by Xie Mingxi's sad and admiring eyes, and said without thinking: "I will go see the princess right away and ask her to give up this idea."
Xie Mingxi was surprised and moved, and said with tears: "Father, it is better not to go. Mother insists on this, just because she is afraid that she will not listen to her father's words. If the father and mother are separated because of the daughter, it will be an unfilial daughter."
Xie Mingxi's "filial piety and sensibleness" made Xie Jun feel a sense of dignity and responsibility as a father in his heart. He said firmly: "You don't need to worry about this matter. I will go find her right now."
Then, he stood up and strode out.
Xie Jun's figure disappeared from sight.
The sadness on Xie Mingxi's face disappeared and turned into a smile.
Xie Jun would never really turn against Princess Yongning for her.
She just gave him a good reason to quarrel with Princess Yongning.
