Chapter 138: Are you really willing to give up Nuonuo?
Yun Xiangye chuckled, "It's good that you have this ambition. Do you want me to go with you tomorrow?"
Ye Li said: "Sister, I have grown up, I can go by myself, don't worry, I will not let you down."
Yun Xiangye smiled and nodded, "Well, I believe you. Studying and taking the imperial examinations are not something that can be achieved overnight. Many scholars who have studied hard for ten years still cannot achieve an imperial examination. You don't have to rush for success."
Ye Li responded, "I know, sister. Although I really want to pass the imperial examination and win an imperial decree for my mother so that she can come to the palace to see you during festivals, I also know that haste makes waste."
Yun Xiangye smiled lightly and said, "Yeah."
Yun Xiangye comforted her uncle and aunt for a few more words before returning to the Princess's Mansion.
Today in the Princess's Mansion, Yun Xiangye met Lord Prime Minister Lin, his wife, and Lin Bolan. Behind Lin Bolan was a young man of about sixteen or seventeen who looked somewhat like his wife.
"The Crown Princess."
Mrs. Lin Xiang and Lin Bolan bowed when they saw Yun Xiangye.
Yun Xiangye returned the greeting: "Lord Prime Minister Lin, Madam Lin, Junior Sister."
Yun Xiangye walked inside again, bowed to Prince Ning and the Princess, and said, "Father-in-law, Mother."
After saying that, Yun Xiangye stood obediently beside the eldest princess and listened to their conversation. It sounded like Prime Minister Lin had something important to ask for, but Yun Xiangye didn't take it to heart. After all, she couldn't understand the official business in the court.
After seeing off Lin Xiang and his family, Xie Zhixuan looked at Gu Ling and asked, "Does Senior Brother Qin have any vacancies?"
Gu Ling said: "I heard that we can accept another apprentice. Lin Shang helped us teach Yan'er back then, so we have to help him."
Yun Xiangye felt that it was something about Wanliu Academy. She wanted to ask for help on Ye Li's behalf, but after thinking about it carefully, she gave up.
After Yun Xiangye bowed, he returned to Qingfeng Garden.
Gu Jingyu and Xiao Jingshu were playing house with Nuonuo, taking pulses and giving acupuncture. Yun Xiangye smiled softly when she saw Xiao Nuonuo imitating her in taking pulses.
"Mom." When Xiao Nuonuo saw Yun Xiangye coming, she ran into Yun Xiangye's arms.
Yun Xiangye picked up Xiao Nuonuo and said, "Nuonuo."
Gu Jingyu looked at Yun Xiangye and said, "Sister-in-law, Nuonuo is a good candidate for studying medicine."
Yun Xiangye smiled lightly: "If Nuonuo really has a talent for studying medicine, then let her study medicine well and let Nuonuo worship you as her teacher."
Nuonuo was born into a wealthy family, so she would never be short of food and clothing in her life, not to mention the salary of a princess. But Yun Xiangye thought it would be good if Nuonuo could learn a good skill.
Gu Jingyu smiled and said, "It's great that I can have a disciple like Nuonuo."
Yun Xiangye looked at the little Nuonuo in her arms and said, "Nuonuo, kneel down and pay homage to your aunt as your disciple."
Gu Jingyu waved her hands and said, "No need, no need."
Little Nuonuo knelt down obediently to pay respect to her master. Gu Jingyu quickly picked up Little Nuonuo and said, "Nuonuo is so cute. Auntie likes you so much."
Seeing little Nuonuo smiling in Gu Jingyu's arms, Yun Xiangye was no longer afraid that after she and Gu Yan divorced, Nuonuo would be left unattended and bullied in the Princess's Mansion. At least Gu Jingyu was there to help her protect Nuonuo.
At nightfall, Yun Xiangye sang a Jiangnan ballad to Nuonuo and coaxed her to sleep. Then, she saw Gu Yan, who had appeared at the door without her knowing.
Gu Yan looked at Yun Xiangye and said, "Xiangye, Sister He has already promised Your Highness that she will be the Wei Pearl. On the sixth day of April, she will marry Your Highness as the daughter of the Wei family. You should not mention the word divorce anymore..."
Yun Xiangye raised her eyes and looked at Gu Yan: "Sister agreed? How could she agree?"
Gu Yan said, "Sister is much more sensible than you. She is pregnant with the emperor's eldest grandson. If she doesn't agree to be the Crown Princess, what will happen to the baby? Besides, the wedding is approaching, and we can't let the Great Sheng Dynasty be laughed at by the world without a Crown Princess."
Yun Xiangye frowned slightly, looked at Gu Yan for a while and said, "Then you and I will divorce immediately after my sister's wedding. After all, my uncle and aunt have lived in Chang'an for a long time, and this matter will be hidden from them sooner or later. If we divorce now, I may not even be able to attend my sister's wedding banquet."
Gu Yan sat down next to Yun Xiangye and said, "Xiangye, since my sister has agreed to be the Crown Princess, you can't divorce me."
Yun Xiangye asked: "Why?"
Gu Yan said: "After all, my sister is not the biological daughter of the Wei family. Her future children will need someone to rely on, and our Gu family will be the biggest support for the grandson in my sister's belly in the court."
Yun Xiangye sneered, "Gu Yan, don't think that I don't know these things because I was born in the market and am a woman. His Majesty has only one prince, the Crown Prince, and the Crown Prince has only one child in his sister's belly. The grandson of the emperor is the eldest and the legitimate heir, so why does he need the support of the court? It's only a matter of time before he ascends the throne. Don't try to bluff me."
Gu Yan took a deep breath and asked, "Are you really willing to give up Nuonuo?"
Yun Xiangye said: "After I divorce you, I will still be Nuonuo's mother. I will also ask Jingyu to bring Nuonuo to see me every now and then. Naturally, I will not be reluctant to let her go."
Gu Yan frowned and left.
Yun Xiangye saw Gu Yan leave and fell asleep holding Nuonuo in his arms.
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The next morning, Su Zhan took Ye Li to Wanliu Academy to meet Dean Qin.
Su Zhan handed over the calligraphy with both hands and said, "President Qin, this is Wang Youjun's authentic calligraphy. I've heard that President Qin likes calligraphy, and a sword goes with a hero. I'll give this authentic calligraphy to President Qin today."
Dean Qin took the calligraphy that Su Zhan handed over with both hands. He also took it with both hands and looked at it carefully. After a thorough inspection, he could not help but said excitedly: "This is really the authentic work of Wang Youjun. Brother Su, you are a straightforward person. I will not be polite with you. You brought this calligraphy here today. What do you want? Just tell me directly."
Su Zhan chuckled and introduced Ye Li behind him to Dean Qin, saying, "Dean Qin, this is my brother who has a marriage, Ye Li. He is seventeen years old this year. He has read some books and now wants to pass the imperial examination, so he comes to the academy to study."
Dean Qin looked at Ye Li and asked, "Did you bring any articles?"
Ye Li blushed and said, "Sir, I haven't been to the academy for two years. I didn't want to take the imperial examination. I just wanted to take over my parents' business. Now I have the idea of taking the imperial examination."
Dean Qin chuckled and said, "For the sake of Wang Youjun's calligraphy, I will make an exception and accept you as my apprentice. It just so happens that I have a vacancy for an apprentice."
Ye Li knelt down hurriedly and said, "Thank you, Master, for taking me in as a student."
Dean Qin smiled and stroked his beard.
"Dean, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prince Ning, Prince Ning's son, are here."
Dean Qin hurriedly stood up and asked Su Zhan and Ye Li to wait for him in the study.
Dean Qin went to the gate of the academy, and when he saw Zhao Yun coming, he knelt down to greet him, "I pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
The prince said, "Teacher, please stand up."
Dean Qin stood up and asked, "How come you have time to come to the academy today?"
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said, "My uncle came to the academy for something. When my father found out, he ordered me to come here with him to see the students in the academy."
Gu Ling smiled and said to Dean Qin: "I came here today because I heard that you are recruiting a group of students to be taught by you personally. Li Jun, the nephew of Prime Minister Lin, is very talented and writes very well. He wants to become your disciple."
Dean Qin said with difficulty: "Junior brother, you have given me a big problem. I just accepted the last disciple."
Gu Ling asked, "Oh? Which student is it? To be accepted as your student, his writing must be first-rate."
Dean Qin said, "He just changed from a merchant to studying for a degree. Since you came here specially, I will reject Wang Youjun."
"Wang Youjun?" Gu Ling was puzzled.
Dean Qin handed the treasure in his hand to Gu Ling as if offering it as a treasure, "Take a look."
Gu Ling was also good at calligraphy. He stepped forward and took a closer look and said, "It really is Wang Youjun. I am really enlightened today."
Dean Qin smiled and said, "I told the public that I would only accept five students. It would be bad to have one more. Wang Youjun's calligraphy can only be returned for now. Your Highness, please go around and look around. I will go and reject the student just now."
Zhao Yun nodded and said, "Yes."
Dean Qin returned to the study and saw the two people waiting in the study. He solemnly returned Wang Youjun's calligraphy to Su Zhan and said, "Brother Su, I am ashamed to say that I have to break my promise and cannot accept Ye Li as my student."
Su Zhan gave the copybook to Dean Qin and said, "Dean, there is no reason to take back something that has been given away. You can take this copybook. If I can't be your student, I can be a student of Wanliu Academy."
Dean Qin said: "Students of Wanliu Academy now have to take exams to enter. This year's students have already taken the exam in February, so they have to wait until next year.
Now only my students can enter the academy without taking the exam, but I have already said that I will only accept five students, and there is still one spot left. Today, my junior brother Ning Wang came to recommend a student, and I couldn't refuse. I can't let little brother Ye enter the academy, and I really can't accept Wang Youjun's calligraphy. "
Ye Li lowered his head and shook hands.
Su Zhan said, "Dean Qin, please keep this calligraphy for now. Although my brother cannot enter Wanliu Academy, if he can write well in the future, I hope the dean can give him some pointers."
Dean Qin said: "This..."
Su Zhan smiled and said, "This copybook is also gathering dust in my warehouse. I'll give it to you. I'll take my leave now."
After Su Zhan finished speaking, he placed the calligraphy on Dean Qin's desk, clasped his fists and left.
Ye Li also bowed and left. After leaving the study, he lowered his eyes. After being overjoyed, he felt disappointed again and couldn't help feeling a little lonely.
Su Zhan consoled her, "Wanliu Academy is the best academy in Chang'an City, but it's hard to get in. I'll find another academy for you. Next year, you can get in by yourself. With the calligraphy skills, I think Dean Qin will take good care of you."
Ye Li was not discouraged and nodded, "Brother Su, I will study hard and try to get into Wanliu Academy next year."
Su Zhan patted Ye Li's shoulder with relief and left Wanliu Academy with him.
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