Chapter 29 January Gamble

Luo Jiaxing nearly spat out a mouthful of tea with a "puff." He struggled to swallow the tea he'd managed to prevent from gushing out, unable to contain his laughter at Zhong Min's expression and words.

Testing for poison? And accidentally trying a few extra pieces? This girl is so interesting. Luo Jiaxing seemed unable to imagine what it would be like for Zhong Min to be caught by the prince eating the cakes yesterday. Perhaps only someone with Zhong Min's personality could do such a bold and interesting thing.

"You are really loyal. You even thought of testing poison and accidentally tried a few more pieces. I can't help but admit it." Luo Jiaxing said while trying hard to hold back his laughter. If he wasn't in front of Xiao Mingzheng, he would have laughed so hard that he couldn't straighten his back.

Seeing Luo Jiaxing still so heartlessly taking advantage of her misfortune, Zhong Min couldn't help but glare at him with a hint of complaint. This kid really has no self-awareness. If he hadn't brought her here at the right time for her dinner, she wouldn't have missed out on either.

Seeing Zhong Min's dissatisfied look, Luo Jiaxing seemed to feel that his previous reaction was a bit unkind, so he smiled at Zhong Min, immediately looked away consciously, and stopped joking about it.

Seeing that Luo Jiaxing finally shut up, Zhong Min turned her gaze to Xiao Mingzheng again. She was considering whether to continue to fight for it, but she saw Xiao Mingzheng suddenly turn his head and look at her: "No matter whether what you just said is true or false, and no matter what method you use in the future, if you can recognize all kinds of commonly used words and phrases in daily life within a month, then you don't have to re-write it."

"What? A month?" Zhong Min was shocked. He quickly shook his head and said, "Then I'd better rewrite it."

Is Xiao Mingzheng kidding? Learning all those characters in a month, is that a joke? You have to remember that there are at least several thousand characters commonly used in daily life. On average, she'd have to learn and memorize at least a hundred a day. Isn't that pushing her limits?

I really don't understand what the prince is thinking. Why would he want her to learn to read again? Wouldn't it be better if she couldn't read? At least she wouldn't have to worry about confidential information being seen by someone with a questionable identity.

Xiao Mingzheng acted as if he hadn't heard Zhong Min's words at all and continued, "If you haven't reached a basic reading level after a month, then you will have to re-copy the Women's Commandments thirty times, but of course, you can only use a brush."

After saying that, he waved at Zhong Min, indicating that she could withdraw first, and then started playing chess with Luo Jiaxing again, without giving Zhong Min any chance to argue.

Seeing this, Luo Jiaxing could only glance at Zhong Min quickly with a hint of sympathy, and then immediately started to deal with the chess game.

Zhong Min nearly vomited blood. Xiao Mingzheng's unquestionable tone and expression filled her with immense indignation, yet she felt helpless. Knowing that the prince's words were unchangeable, she took a deep breath, suppressed her anger, and retreated.

After leaving the study, Zhong Min stood at the door with an expressionless face, staring at something outside and sulking inwardly. The attendants standing on both sides of the study door saw Zhong Min's expression and were confused as to what had happened to the maid.

However, they thought it was definitely not a good thing, so no one bothered her. They just secretly felt it was a little unbelievable. After all, they had never seen anyone serving the prince dare to wait with such an expression.

After a while, Zhong Min finally calmed down a bit. Now that the matter had been settled, no matter what Xiao Mingzheng's intentions were, he still had to find a way to resolve it. That was fine. After all, if he wanted to survive in this world, he would have to learn to read and write again sooner or later. Otherwise, a lifetime of illiteracy would be too much to bear.

She might as well take this opportunity to come up with a devilish plan. Whether it was to challenge her limits or to refuse to be looked down upon by that stinky prince, she had thrown everything at it this time.

But who should she ask to teach her to read? There are only a few people in Mo Garden. It is impossible for Xiao Mingzheng to teach her, a servant. Otherwise, he would not say anything no matter what method she uses.

As for Mr. Li, he should be able to read, but the problem is that he is busy all day long. How could he put down the important things in his hands and take care of her trivial matters?

After much thought, he realized he could only rely on himself. He had to find a way to study at any time, otherwise there simply wouldn't be enough time. For a moment, Zhong Min once again fell into deep thought.

At this time, in the study, the game between Xiao Mingzheng and Luo Jiaxing continued. Xiao Mingzheng was obviously a Go master. It didn't take long for him to seize an absolute advantage, forcing Luo Jiaxing to not know how to save the situation.

After holding on for a while, Luo Jiaxing finally gave up and admitted defeat: "I lost, I lost. Your Highness is too powerful. I can only admit defeat."

"You're not calm, otherwise you wouldn't have lost so quickly." Xiao Mingzheng said as he put the chess pieces back into the chess box. "Let's play another game. This time you need to concentrate more, or I will transfer your Vanguard Battalion to General Cheng."

Hearing Xiao Mingzheng bring this up, Luo Jiaxing quickly said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, we will definitely go all out this time. However, there's one thing I'm still a little confused about."

As he collected the chess pieces, he planned to ask about the question that had been puzzling him and distracting him. Otherwise, if he couldn't make the move to satisfy the prince again, given the prince's temper, he would really throw the vanguard camp to that idiot named Cheng.

"Are you asking why I wanted Zhong Min to learn to read?" Xiao Mingzheng glanced at Luo Jiaxing, as if he had guessed it long ago. "And he only gave her a month."

Luo Jiaxing no longer hesitated when he heard this. He nodded and said directly, "That's right. In fact, I think it would be better if she couldn't read. Doesn't it seem like His Majesty suspects that she's pretending?"

But no matter how he looked at it, he didn't think it looked like that, and after thinking about it, he felt that there was no reason for Zhong Min to deliberately lie about this.

Xiao Mingzheng shook his head, then said pointedly, "She probably didn't lie about this. I just wanted to see how great her potential is. In the future, perhaps knowing this will be more useful than finding out her true background."

Hearing this answer, Luo Jiaxing was slightly stunned. Then, as if he had thought of something, he immediately understood. "Your Highness is absolutely right. Jiaxing understands. Please rest assured, Your Highness. Jiaxing will go all out in this round and will not give General Cheng any chance."

Zhong Min was naturally completely unaware of the conversation in the study, but at this moment she seemed to have finally thought of something, and her originally troubled expression suddenly flashed with a bright smile.

"Young man, can you recite the "Rules for Disciples"? " She immediately asked the two guarding servants a question that sounded extremely strange.