Chapter 99 Dismissal
Just when I was worried about not finding anyone to try her acupuncture, a case came up right now, which was a pleasant surprise.
Bihui's face was hidden in the dim light, and she smiled knowingly where Chunwen couldn't see.
What could be more satisfying than giving someone hope and then utterly destroying it?
Chunwen is insatiable and has repeatedly harmed others for her own selfish reasons. Even if Fifth Sister forgives her, she will still seek revenge for the beating she suffered in vain!
The Princess's Residence.
The night was hazy, and the atmosphere in the hall was filled with joy and harmony.
The princess originally had little appetite, but seeing that Xiao Yuxuan enjoyed it and looked so sweet, she was coaxed into eating half a bowl of rice porridge.
Fearing that eating too much would be difficult to digest, Aunt Meng sent someone to bring over some drinks.
What was served to Xiao Yuxuan was a bowl of hawthorn and perilla drink with small pieces of ice floating on top.
"Drink less, this is cold in nature, don't upset your stomach."
The eldest princess watched Xiao Yuxuan sip the drink, and the more she watched, the happier she became.
Nie Youran frowned, unable to hold back any longer:
"The girl is all grown up now, she knows her place, so don't worry about her."
The last time I dined at the same table with this young lady from the Xiao family was the night she came to the Princess's residence seeking medical treatment.
Back then, Mianmian was quite normal. How come she's become so clingy over this period of time? Could she really be treating me like her own mother?
Upon hearing this, before the eldest princess could speak, Xiao Yuxuan nodded in complete agreement:
“Master Nie is right, Your Highness. Cassava balls are not easy to digest. This is your second bowl already.”
Then he turned to look at Master Nie and said earnestly:
"Master Nie, although menthol is refreshing and relieves the heat, if you use too much at night, it may make it difficult to fall asleep. You should also take care of your health."
Nie Youran never expected that at her age she would be instructed on such things by a fourteen or fifteen-year-old girl, and she choked with resentment.
"You're such a busybody, young lady."
Nie Youran muttered something, but subconsciously put down the spoon in her hand and didn't use it again.
Aunt Meng stood to the side, covering her mouth and chuckling.
The eldest princess and Lady Nie had been inseparable since their youth. Later, when they were both left alone, no one could control them anymore.
In front of outsiders, the two women appeared to be perfect and upright, but only those who served them closely knew that each of them had more and more bad habits than the other.
As an official, no matter how much he said, the princess would just let it go in one ear and out the other. He was used to it. Now, finally, there was someone who could keep the two of them in check.
Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside; it was Bihui returning.
"How is the Xiao family doing? Is Xiao Jue willing to talk about it?"
The eldest princess casually looked up and asked a question.
The maid took so long to make the trip; something must have happened at the Xiao residence.
Bi Sui looked at Xiao Yuxuan with an expression that asked if she could speak.
Seeing that his daughter had nodded, he carefully chose his words and spoke only the key points.
The wicks inside the palace lantern popped a few times.
Bi Sui spoke until her throat was dry, and the eldest princess sitting at the head of the table was already stunned by what she heard. At this moment, she could no longer maintain her composure and pinched her brow in annoyance.
What is all this about?
Xiao Yuyao and Xiao Jue were having an affair. She hadn't even reached the age of marriage yet. What was she after? Did she want to get married before she was of marriageable age? The Xiao family would definitely not agree. There were already enough rumors circulating about the Xiao family in the capital.
"How could this be? I examined Fourth Sister's handwriting, and it doesn't match the one on the stationery at all. Could there be some mistake?"
Xiao Yuxuan looked incredulous, stood up, lifted her skirt, and walked to the side. She rummaged through a pile of female students' homework, found Xiao Yuyao's, and then walked over and handed it to the princess.
"Your Highness, there must be some misunderstanding here, you see."
Master Nie raised an eyebrow, and could only pick up the teacup with one hand and take a small sip, suppressing the narrowness in his eyes and brows.
This young girl is truly skilled and daring.
The princess took the thin piece of paper, compared it with the stationery in her hand, and her eyes fell on the handwriting. Suddenly she understood.
Xiao Yuyao, you've been playing them for fools!
Yuxiu Academy was already struggling to survive, and yet she, a student in Class A, did something like interfering in someone else's marriage!
She had initially wondered if there was a mistake, but it turned out to be true, just as the Dai family girl had said, that such a rotten apple was indeed in the girls' school!
"Yuanyuan, look at the good students you've taught!"
She slammed the paper on the table in anger and took her anger out on her friend without a second thought.
"How is this something I taught you? And you, as the dean, are the one who did nothing wrong?"
Nie Youran had anticipated this, so she wasn't angry at all. She put two fingers together, loosely pinched the letter between her slender fingers, and smiled.
“Young people these days are really interesting. They even learned calligraphy with both hands just to express their feelings. Since she has no interest in her studies and is only thinking about these romantic things, we might as well grant her wish.”
You mean...?
The eldest princess was initially a little angry, but after hearing what she said, she hesitated.
"She's still young and her temperament is still developing. Isn't this punishment too harsh? Besides, the girls' school has never expelled a student before..."
She understood what Nie Youran meant: to expel Xiao Yuyao.
Xiao Yuxuan was shocked and hurriedly knelt down, saying in a panic:
"Your Highness, please reconsider. Even if my fourth sister is truly at fault, no one is perfect. Please give my fourth sister another chance."
But then Nie Youran chuckled, her fingers loosening their grip, and the love letter flew onto the table. She didn't bother to hide the presence of a female student, tapping the letter forcefully with her fingers and saying directly:
“Throughout history, it has never been easy for girls to attend school, and every single one of them has cherished it immensely. A student like Xiao Yuyao, who keeps claiming to be sick and taking leave every few days, and now doing something that has tarnished the reputation of women’s schools, is truly a first.”
“If Mianmian doesn’t set a good example, everyone will follow suit and neglect their studies at the girls’ school because of their romantic relationships. Your time as the headmistress will soon be over.”
Nie Youran has known the Princess for over twenty years and knows her personality inside and out.
Although the eldest princess still had some complaints about managing Yuxiu Academy, mainly because she was lazy and didn't want to manage it, she would definitely not be happy if she were to be stripped of her position for mismanagement.
"you're right."
The eldest princess lowered her eyes, and that anger rekindled:
"Students like this should not be accepted by girls' schools."
She tenderly helped Xiao Yuxuan up and pulled her to her side:
“I know you’re worried about upsetting your parents, but this is a mess Xiao Yuyao made herself. You can protect her this time, but can you protect her forever?”
"Don't you realize that you're the one who's been wronged and needs to make amends? If the Xiao family is angry with you because you didn't get their way, then they're the ones who are blind..."
"Cough cough..."
Nie Youran interrupted the princess's crude words.
"Someone, go to the Xiao residence and convey my decree: Miss Xiao has behaved improperly and is hereby expelled from Yuxiu Academy."
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