Do you know: I am Xu Jiazi

Chapter 686 What are you looking at? [Thank you! Goodbye! I owe you 36K]

The head of the school,

Zhuang Xuejiu sat on the Luohan chair behind the desk.

The seat of the Arhat chair is quite high, while the stools that Xu Zaijing and others sat on were relatively low.

Therefore, Master Zhuang could take advantage of the "geographical advantage" to have a clear view of everyone in the school.

Looking at the secretly delighted Molan, Qi Heng who had a grim expression and glanced back from time to time, and Minglan who looked indifferent, Master Zhuang sighed secretly.

The sun sets in the west,

Most of the day passed in a trance.

Zhuang Xuejiu looked at the sky outside and said slowly, "Okay, everyone, let's stop here today."

"Yes, academic."

Everyone stood up in response and shouted, "Thank you for your teachings, scholar."

Zhuang Xuejiu nodded: "Yeah! By the way, Yuan Ruo stay for a while!"

Chang Qiang, Zai Zhang and Chang Bai, who were sitting in the front, looked at Qi Heng with some surprise.

Hearing this, Gu Tingye smiled at the dazed Qi Heng and said, "Yuan Ruo, I won't wait for you anymore."

Chang Feng, who was standing behind Qi Heng, asked softly, "Young Master, what have you done? Why did the scholar keep you here?"

Qi Heng shook his head without saying anything. He nodded politely to Molan, who looked concerned, and then unconsciously glanced at Minglan who had stood up.

After just one glance, Qi Heng's sight was completely blocked by the slightly fat Xiaotao.

Afterwards, Xu Zaijing patted Qi Heng on the shoulder and left the school with the maid, Changbai, Gu Tingye and others.

Minglan went with her younger brother Changzhang.

Miss Sheng's fourth daughter, Molan, was sitting at her seat writing with ink. Most of her classmates had left, but she was still rinsing her brush in the brush wash.

Rulan, who was also late, stood at the door and looked at Molan and said, "Fourth sister, most of the classmates have left, what are you dawdling about here?"

Molan was about to speak, but when she saw Zhuang Xuejiu, who was reading a book with a straight face in front of her, she stood up helplessly and said, "I have my own business!"

As he spoke, he handed the brush to Yunzai and whispered, "Put it away quickly!"

"Yes, girl."

Soon, Molan prepared to go out with the maid, and Qi Heng was also called over by Master Zhuang.

When Molan was about to lower her head and walk through the cotton curtain to leave, she heard Zhuang Xuejiu say, "Yuanruo, I noticed that you have been in a state of confusion all day!"

Hearing this, Molan left the school a little shyly. As she walked, she touched her clothes happily and said, "Yunzai, I will wear this dress again tomorrow."

"Yes, girl."

inside the house,

Qi Heng bowed and said, "Scholar, I feel a little unwell today."

Zhuang Xuejiao nodded and said, "At your age, you and Changfeng have passed the imperial examination. You can be called a young talent."

Upon hearing this, Qi Heng bowed.

Zhuang Xuejiu continued, "But if you are not focused and cannot study hard, how can you face the examination next year? Your future will be uncertain."

Halfway through his words, Master Zhuang remembered Qi Heng's status as the crown prince, and he would definitely inherit the title in the future.

Waving his hands, Zhuang Xuejiu said, "Yuanruo, you can do whatever you want."

"Thank you for your teachings, Master." Qi Heng bowed.

"Well, let's go."

Qi Heng bowed again and left the school with Buwei.

Zhuang Xuejiu looked at the swaying cotton curtain, shook his head and said: "Nanshan Cui Cui, male fox Sui Sui" (male fox can't wait to find a mate)
evening,

The Duke of Qi's Mansion in Xingguofang,
Because he returned home two quarters of an hour later than usual today, he was called to the inner courtyard.

Duke Qi sat on a chair and asked a few questions. Then he frowned and looked at the servant standing not far away and said, "Is Yuanruo feeling a little unwell today?"

Buwei bowed and said, "Yes, Duke! This is why the young master didn't listen to the lecture much today, and Master Zhuang noticed it."

Duke Qi nodded: "Is it the food of the Sheng family?" Before he finished speaking, Duke Qi shook his head: "You have been feeling unwell since early morning, right?"

It shouldn’t be like this.

Duke Qi continued, "Okay, I understand! Is there anything else?"

Without hesitation, he said, "My Lord, the young master said that he didn't like the color and pattern of the clothes he was wearing today, so he asked me to throw all the clothes away."

"Okay, okay! I'll listen to him!" Duke Qi had just finished speaking when Princess Pingning's voice came from behind the screen: "Throw away everything?"

"Greetings, Princess." Buwei bowed and repeated.

"Do you know why Heng'er is like this?" Princess Pingning asked as she sat down on a chair.

Bu Wei thought about Mo Lan's clothes and shook his head, saying, "Your Majesty, I don't know much either! I asked the young master twice, but he didn't tell me."

"That's enough!" Princess Pingning waved her hand and said to the housekeeper, "Ask which shop the material for that dress was bought from and who made it. You don't have to deal with our family anymore."

The housekeeper bowed and said, "Yes, Madam."

Listening to Princess Pingning's words, he swallowed his saliva inadvertently.

Princess Pingning waved her hand and said, "Go down. If there is anything in the future, you must report it as you did today."

"Yes, your majesty." Buwei bowed and left the house.

Walking along the corridor hung with lanterns, Buwei returned to Qi Heng's study.

Looking at Qi Heng who was frowning and looking depressed behind the desk, Bu Wei said, "Young Master, I am back."

"Father asked you to go, what's the matter?"

"My Lord, I just want to ask why you came home so late today."

Qi Heng nodded, stood up from behind the table and walked to an empty space, took a few steps with his hands behind his back, and said: "Buwei, find a chance tomorrow and try to stop Sixth Sister."

Bu Wei heard this and said with difficulty: "Young Master, our family is not related to the Sheng family. You are an outsider! Isn't it inappropriate for us to stop Miss Sheng Liu?"

Looking at Qi Heng who was frowning, Bu Wei continued: "Besides, in the past, the Sixth Miss would often leave with the Seventh Lang, so there is no chance or method."

Qi Heng sighed a little depressed, walked a few steps in the study, and said: "But, but today, Fourth Miss Sheng and I wore the same clothes, I'm afraid Sixth Sister will misunderstand something!"

At this time, Qi Hao Zaiheng had his back to Buwei and did not see Buwei's hesitant expression.

It has been several years since I sat on the wooden platform at the back of Sheng's Academy.

The wooden platform was also left with marks from the servants' and maids' sitting on it, and some places were even rubbed to a shine.

Over the years, Buwei has seen Minglan secretly looking at Xu Zaijing several times, and he had some guesses in his mind.

However, Xu Zaijing's close follower Qingyun blocked Rongxian's sneak attack with the ball, which was a favor to Buwei.

Minglan is the daughter of an official, so she must not speak without thinking, or she might ruin other people's reputation if she is not careful.

Qi Heng turned around and looked at Bu Wei and said, "Sixth sister's personal maid Xiao Tao, I think she is a dull and cute girl! I remember that before, your servants also seemed to have gatherings and banquets?"

Buwei nodded: "Yes, young master."

Qi Heng nodded and continued, "Okay! How about this, I won't invite Xiao Tao and the others to dinner for you. Explain to Xiao Tao in private and ask her to tell Sixth Sister!"

Bu Wei heard this and nodded, "Yes, young master."

Qi Heng was about to continue speaking when some noisy sounds came from outside the study.

In the Duke's Mansion, where the rules are very strict, such a commotion is rare. Qi Heng and Bu Wei looked at each other in surprise and said, "Let's go and see what's going on."

Early the next morning,
The morning sun rises,

South Lecture Hall Lane,

Rong family,

A maid was walking down the corridor leading to Huixueyuan with a smile on her face.

Perhaps it was a little cold in the morning, the maid rubbed her exposed hands and covered her cheeks.

After leaving the corridor and passing through the Moon Gate into the Huixue Courtyard, the maid smiled and said, "Miss, there is good news!"

The door of the main room was opened, and another maid appeared from behind the cotton curtain, looking at the approaching maid and raised her index finger. The maid who entered the yard immediately fell silent.

When they arrived at the door, the maid who came out of the house whispered, "What's going on?"

The maid who entered the courtyard whispered a few words.

"Thank you. I'll take these copper coins and have some tea with you."

"Thank you, Sister Ningxiang."

"Go ahead." Ningxiang waved her hand, went back to the house and walked towards the bedroom.

Looking at Rong Feiyan who was being helped out of bed by Xibu, Ningxiang smiled and bowed: "Miss, are you awake?"

Rong Feiyan nodded and squinted her eyes and asked, "What were they talking about just now?"

Ningxiang smiled and said, "Miss, we got the news from the gate of the outer courtyard that Madam Yu has given birth! The Gu family of Ningyuan Marquis's mansion has added another boy."

"Ah?" Rong Feiyan suddenly came to her senses and asked, "Sister Yanran actually gave birth?"

Ningxiang smiled and nodded: "That's how it came in from the main gate."

Xi Bu helped Rong Feiyan comb her hair and said slowly, "It's almost time!"

Rong Feiyan nodded and said, "Yes! That's great! Go to my boxes later and pick out a precious item with good meaning. When the baby is one month old, send it over with our things."

"Yes, young lady." Ningxiang bowed and walked out.

After washing up and having a meal, Rong Feiyan brought the maid to the side room.

There was an embroidery frame set up by the bright window in the side room. After the master and servant came in, they looked at Rong Feiyan sitting in front of the embroidery frame and advised her carefully: "Miss, this knitting embroidery is a bit hurtful to the eyes, why not give it to the embroiderer."

Ningxiang said, "Yes, young lady. I heard that there is a Ni family knitting shop in the city these past two years. The craftsmanship of the female craftsmen there is amazing!"

"Is it the one where people come to ask for advice on embroidery skills, but no one has ever seen the real face of the female master?" Xibu asked.

Ningxiang nodded repeatedly and said, "The handkerchief I bought for the girl before was sold by the Ni family shop."

After the two of them finished talking, Rong Feiyan, who was sitting in front of the embroidery frame, shook her head and said, "Xibu, have you become as stupid as Ningxiang? I am embroidering this for the Second Prince, and it is something he wears next to his body. No matter how good my craftsmanship is, I cannot use it!"

"The girl is right!" Xi Bu said.

Rong Feiyan nodded and continued, "My niece is taken care of by my sister-in-law! You two should pay attention to my nephew! When my brother comes back and sees the thriving child, you will definitely benefit from it."

"Yes, girl!" Xibu smiled and bowed.

Ningxiang nodded and said, "I don't know when you can give yourself..."

Before Ningxiang could finish her words, Xibu glared at her.

Ningxiang stopped talking.

Si hour (after 9 a.m.)

Ningyuan Marquis Mansion in Xingguofang,
backyard,

Mrs. Bai, the wife of Marquis Gu, was holding a swaddling cloth with a smile on her face. She was looking at the baby with closed eyes inside with a doting smile on her face.

Nanny Chang at the side said, "Madam, you have been holding her for more than two quarters of an hour. How about I hold her?"

Mrs. Bai smiled and shook her head, "I'm not tired after such a short time. Madam Chang, look at this child's nose. Doesn't it look very similar to that of Ye'er?"

Nanny Chang nodded and smiled, "Madam is right."

Pingmei stood on the other side and said, "Mother, look at this child's earlobes. They seem to be carved from the same mold as Master and Erlang's."

"But looking at the shape of his eyebrows, he vaguely looks more like you."

Hearing this, Bai's smile became even more doting.

After laughing for a while, the baby in the cradle started crying.

"Nurse, come quickly." Nanny Chang called out.

Ping Mei walked to the side and glanced at Yu Yanran in the bedroom. She looked at Bai's questioning eyes and said, "Still sleeping."

Bai nodded: "It's hard for her too."

Yu Yanran stayed up all night until the early morning before giving birth to the baby, and Gu Tingye also stayed up all night.

As she walked toward the outer room, Qingxia, who had her hair done in a woman's style, came in and bowed to everyone.

Bai asked seriously, "How is it? Didn't you let Yi'er come?"

Qingxia nodded: "Madam, please stop trying! How far is the third girl's pregnancy going?"

"That's good!" Bai looked at Pingmei and said, "I hope Yi'er can also have a boy. Then I will feel relieved."

Pingmei smiled and said, "That's what mother said."

As they were talking, another maid came in, bowed and said, "Madam, Madam, Mr. Yu and the old lady are here."

Bai said hurriedly, "Please come in."

Having said that, he walked out.

Nanny Chang, who was following behind, said, "It seems that the two elders are very concerned about the Second Lady."

Pingmei nodded: "Yes!"

Into the backyard,

Madam Yu walked into the inner room with a concerned look on her face, while Gu Tingye, who looked tired but energetic, stayed in the outer room with Madam Yu.

back room,

Bai Pingmei stood beside the bed. Old Madam Yu sat on an embroidered cushion. Looking at her granddaughter who was still sleepy and a little weak, tears suddenly flowed out.

Yu Yanran smiled and said, "Grandma, don't cry! Your granddaughter is a boy!"

"Did you suffer? I heard from your mother-in-law that you stayed up all night?" Old Madam Yu asked with concern.

She forced a smile.

"Okay! I'll be doing my best for your mother." Old Madam Yu helped Yu Yanran straighten the corners of the quilt and said distressedly, "Okay, go back to sleep."

Yu Yanran looked at Bai and Pingmei apologetically, then closed her eyes sleepily.

outside,

Old Master Yu looked at Gu Tingye with admiration in his eyes and said, "I heard that Erlang stayed up all night with you last night?"

"I'm worried." Gu Tingye smiled.

Old Master Yu asked, "How are your studies going recently?"

Gu Tingye said a few words.

Old Master Yu nodded and said, "That's right! Although you are the son of a noble, Erlang, you still don't have a title to inherit! If you can pass the imperial examination, you will definitely be able to ennoble your wife and children in the future."

"Grandfather is right." Gu Tingye smiled and said, "What my grandson-in-law wants is to emulate the Zheng family of the Loyal Marquis."

Old Master Yu smiled.

After a few days,
The school is closed.

Qingfeng Tower,
Outside the first floor, Buwei and Qingyun invited the maids and servants they knew from each family to come in.
Before everyone arrived, a gong sounded in the distance and a large convoy of carriages and horses approached from afar.

After asking around and looking at the flags, I realized that it was the carriage and horse team of the Prince of Jing's mansion that had just arrived in Beijing.

In the chariot team of the Jingwang Mansion,

There are many elite guards, including both infantry and cavalry.

Among them, there was a sturdy man wearing a veil and walking in front. It was obvious at first glance that he was a leader or something like that.

When the leader of the guards looked around, he was suddenly stunned, lifted the curtain of his veil and looked towards Qingyun.

As the veil was lifted, the people watching around exclaimed in surprise, because there was actually half a mask under the veil.

Two horrifying scars could be seen on the exposed forehead and eyebrows of the guard leader, and judging from his gray and white hair, it was obvious that he was not too young.

He stared at Qingyun's appearance for a long time, and only put down his veil after the guard leader walked away.

Qingyun felt the scrutiny in the guard leader's eyes and thought about it, but couldn't figure out where he had seen this man before.

(End of this chapter)