Princess Yongning endured the embarrassment and told the whole story: "...I was confused for a moment, which caused Yun Niang to lose her good reputation. Once this matter spreads, Yun Niang will never go out to meet people again. I beg the emperor to
My aunt interceded for me and begged the emperor’s sister-in-law to spare Yun Niang’s life..."
Boom!
The teacup fell heavily and tea splashed everywhere.
The smile on Queen Mother Li's face disappeared and she said sternly: "Nonsense! Ridiculous!"
Princess Yongning was so ashamed that she stood up and knelt down: "I beg you, Auntie Huang, to calm down! You have made many mistakes, and they are all my fault! I should never have thought of taking the exam..."
"If something is going to be done, it should be done cleanly and neatly." Empress Dowager Li said with a face full of hatred: "You can't even control a concubine, but you can let her play tricks on it. In the end, the trouble can't be ended."
"It's really useless!"
"I have taught you all these years in vain."
Princess Yongning's face was flushed and she didn't dare to raise her head after being scolded, but she was secretly relieved.
Empress Dowager Li said this, obviously intending to support her.
No matter how powerful Queen Yu is, she can only retreat in front of Queen Mother Li!
Empress Dowager Li sneered again: "Yu family is really capable. In the past ten years, she has turned Lianchi Academy into the most famous women's academy in Daqi. However, it only accepts ten students every year. There are so many children in the royal family.
Only two places were given. It was such a commotion that the princess’s daughter had no books to read, so she was forced to think of such methods.”
"I have to take care of this matter."
"Go back and wait in peace!"
Princess Yongning felt a stone fall in her heart, and she thanked her gratefully: "Thank you, Auntie Huang, for making the decision for Yongning."
I really don’t have the guts to ask for a place to study without taking the exam.
He just left like this, and he was unwilling to do so!
Princess Yongning stood there with hesitation on her face.
Queen Mother Li's eyes flashed and she glanced at Princess Yongning: "Xiao Liu is going to Lianchi Academy this year, and there is only one place left. Do you want to apply for this place?"
Princess Yongning gave a wry smile: "To be honest with Aunt Huang, Jinyue has also signed up this year and is determined to win the Lotus Pond Academy. I don't have the nerve to beg!"
One is the "daughter" and the other is the biological niece...
It’s self-evident who is more important!
Furthermore, even if she had this intention, she could not compete with the Huainan Prince's Palace. She was a princess who married outside, and her daughter's surname was Xie, so she could not be considered a royal family member.
Empress Dowager Li said calmly: "It's good that you know it in your heart. It's not that the imperial aunt is unwilling to help. The quota for exempting students from taking the exam is reserved for clan members. Yun Niang's surname is Xie, so she is not eligible."
The back of Princess Yongning's ears was burning and she answered yes.
…
An hour later.
Jiaofang Hall.
Queen Yu looked at the two test papers that were also signed by Xie Mingxi in front of her, her face was as dark as water, and her expression was uncertain.
Gu Shanchang's expression was tense and his eyes were full of sullenness.
After a long time, Queen Yu opened her mouth: "Xianzhi, let's put this matter down for now."
Gu Shanchang was startled and looked over: "Your Majesty! How can we tolerate cheating in the exam? This matter must not be tolerated! According to the academy's practice, it must be announced..."
Queen Yu's voice was calm and expressionless: "Princess Yongning has asked for help from Cining Palace."
Gu Shanchang: "..."
Raging anger rushed into his mind.
Gu Shanchang gritted his teeth and whispered: "Lianchi Academy was established by the Queen Mother, and the Emperor fully supported it. He has issued an imperial edict that no one is allowed to interfere with the affairs of the academy! Even the Queen Mother should not interfere! Why did the Queen Mother give in?"
Queen Yu pursed her lips tightly: "She is the mother-in-law, and I am the daughter-in-law!"
"Your Majesty, I never retreated in the past! Why are you cowering like this now?"
Gu Shanchang was filled with anger and unwillingness to give in, and his words lost the proper sense of proportion: "The Yu Lianniang I know is smart and decisive, not afraid of anyone, and is better than many men in the world. Why is she so forbearing and giving in just for a word from the Queen Mother?
?”
"The position of queen turns out to be able to completely change a person..."
"Gu Xianzhi!" Queen Yu shouted angrily, Mingyan's face flushed: "You are too presumptuous!"
All of Gu Shanchang's words came to an abrupt end.
Former friends confront each other silently and angrily.
Then, Master Gu Shanzhang knelt down and apologized expressionlessly: "Please forgive me!"
Queen Yu closed her eyes, took a deep breath, then opened her eyes and ordered: "Kick Master Sun and others out of the academy and never hire them."
"Since Xie Mingxi is the number one, give her the glory she deserves."
"There is no need to mention the matter of taking the exam for you."
Chief Gu Shan responded one by one.
Empress Yu leaned over, helped Gu Shanchang up, and said in a soft tone: "Xianzhi, Xie Yunxi is still young. If the matter of taking the exam is announced, her life will be ruined. The queen mother will intercede in person. I have to give the queen a lot."
Showing off face..."
"Your Majesty, there is no need to explain to me." Gu Shanchang took two steps back, his eyes slightly lowered, and his voice was flat: "I will act according to your Majesty's instructions."
Queen Yu: "..."
Gu Shanchang waited for a while and then said: "If you have no other instructions, I will leave."
Then, he bowed and left, turned around and left.
Queen Yu silently stared at her friend's back and stood there without moving for a long time. Her eyes gradually became filled with self-deprecation and self-loathing.
Xianzhi is right.
The position of queen will indeed completely change a person.
The cold and cruel years have worn away her pride and self-confidence bit by bit, and carved her into a vague-faced empress of the middle palace.
…
Princess Yongning's Mansion, Bishui Pavilion.
Xie Jun read the good news over and over again, his handsome and elegant face full of smiles, and his eyes looking at Xie Mingxi were filled with pride: "Ming Niang, you are indeed my Xie Jun's daughter! Your talent is amazing and your knowledge is unparalleled. I
I knew you would have this day and bring glory to the Xie family!"
He completely forgot that a few days ago, he had been persuaded by Princess Yongning to give up his smart young daughter.
The father and daughter have a "tacit understanding" and no one mentioned what happened that day.
A trace of sarcasm flashed in Xie Mingxi's eyes, and a look of emotion appeared on her face at the right time: "If your father values your daughter so much, your daughter will definitely study hard and strive to get the top spot in the annual exam every year."
Xie Jun was overjoyed: "Okay! As a father, I also look forward to your success in the future."
He looks like a loving father.
Xie Mingxi's acting skills are even better, and her eyes show admiration and trust, as if the only person in the world she can trust is Xie Jun in front of her: "My daughter will never live up to her father's expectations."
Then, Xie Mingxi pretended to be worried and whispered in a low voice: "Father, mother is very angry this time. When she comes back from the palace, she will be furious. If father and mother argue and abandon their daughter, how can the daughter bear it..."
Xie Jun would never give in in front of his daughter. He puffed up his chest, raised his eyebrows and sneered: "How could I be afraid of her!"
There was a loud bang!
The door was kicked open hard and hit the wall.
Xie Jun's eyelids twitched suddenly and he stood up suddenly.
The frosty Princess Yongning stood at the door with a stern look and a cold smile: "What a loving father and daughter!"
