Hong Yingrong smiled faintly to cover up her inner shock.

She stared at Yan Boxi, her voice gentle and kind: "Young Master Yan, please do not underestimate yourself. As a descendant of Princess Xiangnan, you are naturally a leader. I firmly believe that with your talent, you will be able to restore the former glory of your family."

After hearing this, Yan Boxi felt a surge of deep gratitude, regardless of whether it was just a polite gesture. He met Hong Yingrong's gaze and said sincerely, "Thank you for your encouragement, old lady. I will definitely do my best to live up to your expectations."

Xue Jiyan and Jiang Lun also echoed and expressed their admiration for Yan Boxi.

Hong Yingrong then turned to Jiang Lun and said half-jokingly, "I visited the Jiang residence a few days ago, but I didn't see you. Now that you're living in the Marquis' Mansion, I have to keep a close eye on you on behalf of your mother. You're not allowed to go out and drink and make mischief!"

Jiang Lun smiled and bowed respectfully, "Everything is up to the old lady."

Hong Yingrong nodded with satisfaction, looking at the three young men in their prime in front of her, her heart full of admiration.

"Okay, you must be tired after this turmoil in the Imperial College. Mother Han, take them back to Yasongzhai to rest." After saying that, Hong Yingrong slowly stood up and left her seat.

At this moment, Yan Boxi caught a glimpse of a figure swaying slightly behind the screen on the side of the side hall from the corner of his eye.

Through the gap in the screen, he caught a glimpse of the beauty with her slender figure and graceful posture. He was shocked by her beauty and his heart was filled with turmoil.

"Gentlemen, please come in!" Mother Han said politely.

Yan Boxi immediately collected his thoughts and followed the crowd out of the Xiangyun Hall, but the figure of the beautiful woman he had just glimpsed could not be erased from his mind.

He didn't even have the heart to appreciate the picturesque corridors along the way until he arrived at Yasongzhai in the northeast corner of the marquis's mansion.

The layout of Yasongzhai is unique, elegant and tasteful. Yan Boxi looked around and couldn't help but be impressed by the luxury and grandeur of Xingyuan Marquis Mansion.

"Brother Yan, this room is yours to live in." Xue Jiyan pushed the door lightly and it opened.

Yan Boxi stepped into the house and saw that the interior furnishings were simple and elegant, and every detail revealed a sense of elegance and charm.

Afterwards, the servants brought his luggage over one after another.

Due to the fire in the academy, his clothes were almost completely destroyed, leaving only this slightly worn set of clothes and a few smocks given to him by his classmates and friends.

However, the Xingyuan Marquis Mansion was attentive and considerate in its hospitality, and quickly prepared a change of clothes for him, making Yan Boxi feel like a home away from home.

Hong Yingrong left the Xiangyun Hall and returned to the Prajna Hall, but her thoughts were still lingering on the memory of Yan Boxi being beheaded for cheating in the Spring Examination in her previous life.

She learned the news from Xue Jiyan at that time, and Xue Jiyan and Yan Boxi were not close friends at that time.

Now, a fire in the Imperial College has led Xue Jiyan to invite Yan Boxi to live in the Marquis' Mansion. This change is really intriguing.

However, when she observed Yan Boxi carefully just now, she found that he did not seem like the kind of person who would take risks and was uneducated.

It is difficult to verify why he cheated in the imperial examination in his previous life. Now that the changes have occurred, Hong Yingrong only hopes that he can prepare for the exam in peace at home and win the championship this time with his real talents.

After Mother Han properly settled the three young masters, she went to the Prajna Hall and reported the situation in detail to Hong Yingrong.

Although Hong Yingrong had a grudge against Yan Boxi, nothing had happened at the moment, and she didn't want to ruin someone's reputation for no reason. However, she understood that one should not have the intention to harm others, but one must always be on guard against others.

"Mother Han, regarding Mr. Jiang, I naturally trust his character, no need to say more. After meeting Mr. Yan today, I saw that he behaved elegantly and was indeed a modest gentleman, but..." Hong Yingrong changed the subject, revealing some worry.

Madam Han immediately understood and said, "Old Madam, please be at ease. The women in our mansion, not to mention the Young Madam and the Fifth Miss, absolutely must not allow anything to go wrong. There are also many young maids running around in the mansion. When I left Yasongzhai, I specifically instructed the maids there to be extremely alert and keep a close eye on things at all times."

"As for Tingyuxuan and Fanghuayuan, the night patrols will be extra careful to ensure that everything is safe," added Mother Han.

When Hong Yingrong heard this arrangement, she was very satisfied.

Madam Zhao and Madam Han have clear divisions of labor. One is in charge of the internal affairs of the Prajna Hall, and the other is in charge of the internal affairs of the mansion. They are indeed her right-hand men.

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At the same time, the accidental fire in the Imperial College was quickly reported to the Ministry of Works by Jiang Wensong, the chief academic officer of the Imperial College, and finally presented to the emperor, who made the final decision and requested the reconstruction of the academy.

In the imperial study of the Qianqing Palace, His Majesty Li Longze reviewed the memorials and explained his decision to Zuo Ningyuan, the Vice Minister of Works who came to report.

"Regarding the repairs, the Ministry of Works will handle them. As for the Imperial College, there's no need to hold them responsible this time. The fire was simply caused by the Kongming lanterns used by the tribute students. With the Spring Examination about to begin, a heavy penalty wouldn't be appropriate."

When Zuo Ningyuan heard this, he couldn't help but blame Jiang Wensong for his poor supervision. Such a thing happened with the Spring Examination approaching, and in the end their Ministry of Works had to pay for it.

"Your Majesty cares deeply about the students, and I sympathize with you. However, Jiang Wensong has failed to live up to your grace this time and handled matters improperly. If you do not punish him severely, I am afraid that some lazy people in the court will follow suit, using this opportunity to speculate on your intentions and shirk their responsibilities."

Li Longze looked up and saw through Zuo Ningyuan's little thoughts. Even Chen Jin, who was serving pen and ink on the side, cast a look of contempt on him.

"Your Majesty, Lord Jiang Wenbai's resignation memorial is still awaiting your decision." Chen Jin said as he handed over the memorial, but his words sounded more like a warning to Zuo Ningyuan.

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