Chapter 110 Hairpin Flower
Xiao Min, who was now looking at Xiao Jin with disdain, sneered upon hearing this:
“Look at my good younger brother, how dare he be so disrespectful to his elder brother in front of our mother.”
"You unfilial son!" Madam Xiao clutched her handkerchief, her finger trembling as she pointed at Xiao Min: "Go back to the academy! So you won't come back and upset me!"
Xiao Min scoffed, lifted his robe, and stood up: "Fine, I'll leave then. I don't want to come back!"
After speaking, Xiao Min turned and walked towards the door.
"Second Young Master!"
Li's mother hurriedly called out.
Madam Xiao angrily rebuked, "Ignore him!"
Yuxiu Academy.
The news that Xiao Yuxuan had passed five tests in a row spread rapidly throughout the entire academy.
"She actually passed? She's only been studying for less than a month! I'm afraid the teachers deliberately went easy on her!"
Even so, some students still didn't believe it and thought it was impossible.
"It doesn't seem likely. Think about it, Master Zhuo and Master Nie have always been strict in their teaching. How could they risk ruining their reputation for Xiao Yuxuan?"
"I don't think so. They've already got the Princess's backing. If they want to order around a few tutors, it's a piece of cake for them."
Hearing those restless cricketers chirping behind her again, Zheng Yanling turned her head impatiently and whispered:
"If you can't expect anything good to come out of a dog's mouth, then shut your mouth, or don't blame me for beating the dog without considering its owner."
The teacher who was lecturing at the front also heard the students gossiping behind his back, so he rolled up his book and banged it hard on the long table.
Class A fell silent instantly; you could hear a pin drop.
“Sun Ru, Guo Fei, Tao Qianqian, you guys step forward.”
"Why? Master, Zheng Yanling also spoke up, why aren't you letting her leave?"
The teacher immediately grabbed the ruler, his delicate eyebrows furrowing deeply.
"You few were chatting and disrupting the class, talking about other people's business. You're not happy about being told to stand up?"
"If you don't leave now, someone will be given ten strokes of the cane as punishment!"
They were all afraid of being hit with a ruler. Not only would it hurt, but it could also break their skin and leave scars. How could they possibly be willing to do that?
The students, feeling stifled and unable to express their anger, could only bow their heads and reluctantly agree before leaving one by one.
Just before leaving, Tao Qianqian glanced sideways and glared fiercely at Zheng Yanling.
Isn't it just because her grandfather was the prime minister that she can act so arrogantly in the girls' school?
She wanted to see what kind of confidence Zheng Yanling would have left to act arrogantly in front of them after the Zheng faction fell from power.
The eldest princess was dressed in a simple, moon-white robe today. When she saw Xiao Yuxuan enter, a faint smile immediately appeared on her face.
"The assessment is over? You're such a competitive kid, you actually took all five tests."
“Yuan Yuan, you’re even more strict and demanding now.”
Master Nie was composed and at ease:
"She chose this path; I merely encouraged it. Perhaps Miss Xiao Wu should even thank me in her heart."
Xiao Yuxuan smiled knowingly upon hearing this:
“Your Highness, Master Nie is right. I am indeed very grateful for Master Nie’s leniency.”
"Today's assessment is to prove to all the teachers and classmates that His Highness's exceptional admission of me to Yuxiu Academy was not a mere formality. And my departure today is not a sign of giving up halfway. Even if I go to study elsewhere in the future, I will certainly not tarnish the reputation of Yuxiu Academy."
She spoke clearly, and every word she uttered touched the heart of the princess.
The other teachers sitting in the hall felt a sense of reluctance and regret.
If such a student were to remain at Yuxiu Academy, he would be an absolute star.
To have reached this level within just one month of enrolling is not only due to her own talent, but also indirectly demonstrates that Yuxiu Academy has effective teaching methods and will not bury talent.
Those privately run girls' schools will naturally change their opinion of Yuxiu Academy. Even the teachers who live in seclusion in thatched huts will not refuse to take up their posts just because they think Yuxiu Academy is a joke.
Unfortunately, she had only been here for a month and hadn't yet made a name for herself or let everyone in the capital see her beauty before she had to return to Jiangnan.
"A teacher for a day is a father for life. Years have passed, but I will always remember the patient teachings of my teachers."
She bowed her head and paid her respects to the teachers in charge of the assessment, her posture graceful and steady, exuding elegance and nobility.
The princess and the others all showed a look of admiration on their faces.
Xiao Yuxuan understood the principle of "doing the whole thing right."
Even though this trip to Jiangnan brought forward her plans to take the exam, it still boosted her reputation at Yuxiu Academy and in the capital.
The eldest princess earnestly instructed her:
"Your family has made a decision, so I won't say anything more. Just remember, no matter when or where you are, never forget the principle that learning is like rowing against the current; if you don't move forward, you fall behind."
"This is something I insisted on giving to you despite your objections, Master Nie."
The eldest princess waved to the side, and Aunt Meng stepped forward carrying a tray.
It was covered with red silk, and in the very center of the red silk, a dazzling golden flower was displayed.
"This is……"
Master Nie explained:
"After the banquet for the successful candidates in the imperial examinations, they are to be removed from their official robes and wear flowers in their hair. Although graduates of Yuxiu Academy cannot be removed from their official robes and become officials, they are not ashamed to wear flowers in their hair. Come forward."
"graduate?"
Xiao Yuxuan was somewhat bewildered. She had only attended school for a month; did she really deserve to graduate?
Master Nie raised an eyebrow at her, seemingly puzzled as to why the usually shrewd young girl was looking so dazed.
"This is both a favor from the Princess and the unanimous agreement of us teachers. Hurry up and express your gratitude."
Didn't we just say that Master Nie was against it?
How come they've "agreed on" again now?
The eldest princess also realized that Nie Youran was not being sincere, and gave her a long, lingering glance.
She knew it! Yuan Yuan just said she didn't like her getting close to Yu Xuan and was worried that she would get hurt, but deep down she still liked the child.
"Student Xiao Yuxuan thanks the Dean and all the teachers."
Xiao Yuxuan performed a complete kneeling ceremony with great care.
The eldest princess took the golden flower from Aunt Meng's hand, smiled, and stepped forward to tuck it behind her ear.
"With this golden flower in your hair, may your life be smooth from now on, and may you achieve great things, display your talents, be loyal to the emperor and love your country, and leave a lasting name in history."
The princess's voice was gentle yet powerful, each word striking a chord in Xiao Yuxuan's heart.
To realize grand ambitions and demonstrate talent and ability.
Will she really be able to one day?
Xiao Yuxuan unconsciously fell into deep thought.
"You're the first student to graduate this year, so hurry up and wear this golden flower to the street and show it off!"
The princess was only serious for a short while before her true colors were revealed again as soon as she opened her mouth.
"…………"
As the princess wished, Xiao Yuxuan rode in a drafty sedan chair, a type of carriage that Yuxiu Academy only prepared for outstanding graduates, on her way back to the Xiao family.
"Huh, this is really strange. Isn't this the time when female students graduate? Why is there a sedan chair?"
"Who is in charge?"
"I recognize her, it's the fifth young lady of the Xiao family, Xiao Yuxuan!"
"Never heard of her? Is she also at the girls' school? I've only heard that the fourth daughter of the Xiao family is exceptionally learned at the girls' school."
"That's all outdated information! The fourth daughter of the Xiao family has already been expelled from school!"
"Is this true? Why? Wasn't Miss Xiao supposed to be a rare and talented woman?"
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