Gu Shanchang and Xie Mingxi have been masters and apprentices for several years. They have been together day and night, and their relationship is as harmonious as the closeness between mother and daughter. Naturally, they are reluctant to let Xie Mingxi leave the academy.
"Mingxi, I can't bear to leave you either." Gu Shanchang sighed softly: "It's just that you are the daughter of the Xie family after all. It's okay to study in the academy and live with me. It's really unreasonable to stay in the academy and not go back to the Xie family after graduation.
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"Besides, you are not young anymore. When you get married next year, you will have to embroider your dowry. It will be inconvenient to stay in the academy."
"I know you can't bear me living alone in Lianchi Academy. Just come and talk to me when you have time. It's not necessary if you live in the Academy. You'd better go back to Xie's Mansion!"
Xie Mingxi said: "I won't go back."
Gu Shanchang: "..."
"Master, I have thought about all your concerns." Xie Mingxi quickly continued: "I have already discussed with my father privately. I will only go back for a few days when I get my haircut. The rest of the time, until I get married, I will live in the academy.
.Father has agreed."
Gu Shanchang was startled again and asked subconsciously: "Does your father really agree?"
Xie Mingxi nodded.
It is not difficult to convince Xie Jun.
Half a month ago, she mentioned this matter to Xie Jun.
Xie Jun was a little reluctant at first, feeling that it would harm the reputation of the Xie family if word spread.
She smiled slightly and said: "The closer I am to Master, the more the Queen will look at me differently in the future. Our Xie family has a shallow foundation and is far inferior to the natal families of the other princes and concubines. The only reason why I am better than them is that I have a good
Master. If this is the case, I should get closer to Master."
"I know my father is worried that I have been living in the academy and not close enough to my family."
"If you are worried about this matter, there is no need for my father to worry. My surname is Xie, and I am the daughter of the Xie family. Blood is thicker than water. No matter when the time comes, I will never be estranged from my father and grandfather."
"Now the eldest brother is recuperating at the farm, and the second sister lives alone in the princess's mansion and refuses to go back to Xie's house. The fourth sister and the fifth brother are still young, and I will take care of them in the future. Just don't worry, father."
Xie Jun was simply worried that her daughter would not be close or considerate to her family, and that she would be indifferent to her parents' family and unwilling to support her when she got married.
After she made the promise, Xie Jun was quickly persuaded and said instead: "That's all, you have always had your own opinions. Now that you have thought clearly about it, everything is up to you. Your studies are over and you have a lot of free time.
If there are many, you might as well go back home often."
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When Xie Mingxi nodded, Gu Shanchang immediately relaxed his brows and smiled in his eyes.
Xie Mingxi was naughty in a rare moment, and made a face with a smile: "Master wants to drive me away early, but it's not that easy. I have to stay with Master for another one or two years."
Gu Shanchang's heart felt hot, and he stretched out his hand to stroke Xie Mingxi's hair.
It wasn't until he stretched out his hand that he realized that Xie Mingxi was as tall as himself.
Chief Gu Shan couldn't help but sigh: "Time flies so fast. I still remember your appearance when you first entered Lianchi Academy. In the blink of an eye, you have already graduated."
Isn't it?
Xie Mingxi also felt a little sad: "Yes! I also feel that time flies by so fast."
She understands this truth better than anyone else. But it is still so difficult to say goodbye to her classmates. No matter how calm, controlled, indifferent and cold-blooded she is, she has the urge to cry again and again today.
It's just that she is good at hiding it so no one notices it.
Gu Shanzhang seemed to have a glimpse of her thoughts and sighed softly: "You are just too pushy. Cry whenever you want. Is there anyone else laughing at you?"
Xie Mingxi's nose was slightly sour again, and the warm liquid rolled in her eyes for a while, but it never fell.
Gu Shanchang couldn't help but sigh: "Girl, you still have to hold on in front of the master." He stretched out his arms and gently took Xie Mingxi into his arms.
Two tears fell from Xie Mingxi's eyes quickly. Then, two more tears came...
After crying silently for a moment, Xie Mingxi's agitated mood finally calmed down. She wiped away her tears with some embarrassment and stood up straight: "It's getting late, Master, please rest early!"
Normally so dark-hearted and thick-faced, now I felt embarrassed to shed a few tears.
Gu Shanchang chuckled silently, nodded, turned and left.
Xie Mingxi's mind was turbulent and she couldn't calm down for a while. She stood there for a while before going to the clean room to take a shower and change clothes. By the time she went to bed, it was already past midnight.
Her emotions were so agitated today that she thought she would inevitably stay up all night. When her head hit the pillow, the alcohol suppressed by the medicine quietly surged up, and she fell asleep quickly.
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The winter nights are long, and at the fifth watch of the day, the sky is still dark.
Xie Mingxi woke up at the fifth watch as usual. Just as she was about to get up, she suddenly remembered that she had graduated. There was no need to get up early to study today.
Better sleep again!
Xie Mingxi closed her eyes again, but couldn't fall asleep. She sighed helplessly and simply got up and lay down.
The sound of getting dressed woke up Cong Yu who was sleeping on the small bed.
"Miss, why are you awake so early!" Cong Yuyi Gulu rolled up, shook his head vigorously, and tried to open his eyes wide: "I will serve the lady to change her clothes."
Xie Mingxi smiled casually and said: "I'm used to getting up early. I couldn't sleep even if I wanted to, so I just got up and walked around. I don't need you to wait on me."
How can this work!
Cong Yu immediately stepped forward, took the comb from Xie Mingxi's hand, and combed Xie Mingxi's hair.
Ye Qiuniang is also used to preparing breakfast at five o'clock every day.
Xie Mingxi washed and dressed neatly, and a hot breakfast was delivered to her.
The chicken soup that has been simmered all night is skimmed off, leaving only the clear hot soup. The strong hand-rolled noodles are stretched very thin, and some green and tender vegetable leaves are added. It looks light but tastes good.
Rich and delicious.
After eating the hot chicken noodle soup, my whole body warmed up.
At this time, the sky was slightly bright.
Xie Mingxi pushed the door open and took a deep breath. The clean and cold breath unique to winter entered her mouth, and it felt particularly comfortable.
As usual, she first went to the stables and fed her beloved horse Ta Xue bean cake and water. Then she rode Ta Xue out of the academy.
Ta Xue was detained in the stable every day, and could only go out to have fun like this in the early morning, which was quite joyful.
After about two hours of burning incense, Xie Mingxi turned around.
At this time, the sky had dawned, and the soft morning light was shining. There was gradually movement at the entrance of Lianchi Academy, and students were coming one after another.
Xie Mingxi walked to the school building.
The spacious and clean school building seemed empty and deserted today.
In the coming year, new students will come to this school building. From now until the end of the year, it will always be empty.
Xie Mingxi sat down in her seat, picked up the book, and read silently.
Suddenly there was the sound of footsteps at the door.
Xie Mingxi looked up, and when she saw who was coming, she couldn't help but be startled: "Why are you here?" (To be continued)
