She lowered her eyelashes, her eyes showing a hint of contemplation, as if she were weighing something.

After a moment, she raised her head and looked back at Mr. Sun: "I heard that there is a monthly exam in the middle of each month at the academy. Today is the third day of the month, and there are still half a month until the next monthly exam. I will definitely make sure that the young master passes the exam in half a month."

Gu Zhixing had fallen too far behind in his studies, making it virtually impossible for him to rank among the top students in a short period of time.

While achieving a passing grade is challenging, it is not unattainable.

Shen Jintang's tone carried a certain confidence, making people unconsciously believe her words.

Mr. Sun was silent for a moment, his gaze lingering on Shen Jintang for a while, as if he was weighing something. He then looked at the Princess and saw that she nodded slightly, so he had no choice but to agree, "Alright, I will take this gamble with you."

After saying this, he bowed to the princess and took his leave.

Only Shen Jintang and a few people from the Princess's courtyard remained in the room.

Upon seeing Mr. Sun leave, Shen Jintang immediately stood up, bowed slightly, and said respectfully, "I have overstepped my bounds, and I beg Your Highness's forgiveness."

She lowered her eyes slightly, her gaze carrying a hint of humility, as if apologizing for her impetuousness.

The eldest princess sat in the main seat, looking at Shen Jintang with great interest, her fingers lightly tapping on the armrest, making a soft sound.

Her eyes held a hint of inquiry, as if she were trying to figure out Shen Jintang's thoughts.

After a long silence, the princess finally spoke, her voice tinged with amusement: "I can see the ambition in your eyes."

Shen Jintang's eyes darkened slightly. He clasped his hands together, rested his head on his palms, and knelt down, his tone filled with sincerity: "Your Highness, please forgive me."

The eldest princess has held immense power in the court for many years; no matter how carefully she tries to deal with it, she will eventually slip up.

Rather than waiting to be suspected by the eldest princess, she would rather proactively expose her "weaknesses" and give the eldest princess a handle to use against her.

However, this move was rather bold, and she wasn't sure what the princess's reaction would be.

Time passed slowly, and the room was silent except for the sound of the tea gently boiling on the stove.

Shen Jintang's fingers curled slightly, clasped tightly together, her nails almost digging into her palms.

After a long silence, the princess smiled slightly, but her tone was not stern: "Having ambition is not a bad thing. I like your ambition."

She paused, then changed the subject, her tone tinged with appreciation: "Get up."

Shen Jintang raised her head, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

She rose, bowed slightly, and said softly, "Thank you, Your Highness."

The eldest princess nodded slightly, her eyes revealing a deeper meaning.

It's good to have ambition; people with ambition are easier to control.

"I'm rather curious, what method do you have to get Tuanzi focused on her studies?" The princess's voice broke the silence, her tone carrying a hint of inquiry.

She had tried various methods before, but Gu Zhixing's stubbornness had left her helpless. She had tried all sorts of approaches, but none of them could change Gu Zhixing's mind.

Shen Jintang smiled slightly, her eyes revealing a hint of certainty: "Your Highness is not young anymore, it's time for you to move out to your own residence."

Her voice was soft yet firm, as if stating a simple fact.

The eldest princess raised her eyebrows slightly, seemingly somewhat surprised by Shen Jintang's answer.

Shen Jintang continued, "Dividing the government, dividing power, dividing money. It seems like freedom, with no one to control you, but without money, every step is difficult. Being controlled by others, whether he studies or not is no longer up to him."

Her tone carried a hint of calm analysis, as if she had already seen through Gu Zhixing's personality.

The princess's gaze lingered on Shen Jintang for a moment, as if she were weighing something.

After a moment, she smiled slightly, her tone tinged with admiration: "Very well, I'll take the gamble with you. If your plan succeeds within half a month, you'll serve as a lady-in-waiting by my side; if not..."

Shen Jintang bowed slightly, his tone calm yet firm: "It is up to Your Highness to decide."

Watching Shen Jintang's departing figure, the princess's eyes gradually deepened: "Interesting."

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Spring Breeze Pavilion, private room.

Gu Yanqing held the wine glass and gently swirled it, the wine rippling slightly and making a crisp sound.

He looked up at Gu Zhixing, raised an eyebrow slightly, and asked, "Why are you looking so gloomy when your brothers are preparing a feast for you? Is the food not to your liking?"

Gu Zhixing still frowned, his eyes filled with helplessness, and shook his head, saying, "No."

Gu Yanqing asked again, "Why is that?" His tone was somewhat teasing, as if he found Gu Zhixing's worried expression rather amusing.

Gu Zhixing wanted to say something, but he swallowed the words back.

He took revenge on the wrong person and ended up getting involved with that girl. Now she's determined to marry him, which is giving him a real headache. He's ruined her life, a fact he finds incredibly difficult to admit.

Before Gu Yanqing could ask any questions, a brightly colored figure suddenly darted over and pounced on Gu Zhixing.

"Boss, guess what good thing I did for you?" Ye Qingzhou was dressed in bright colors, his handsome face covered with bruises, but his eyes were bright and he was smiling very happily, as if he had just done something amazing.

Ye Qingzhou is the son of General Ye. General Ye had a son late in life and doted on him so much that he couldn't bear to hit or scold him.

He spent all his time with Gu Zhixing and was one of the most notorious playboys in the capital. The two were birds of a feather and did many outrageous things together.

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