The study in the main house of the Li family mansion.
Li Jun asked the Duke of Li, "Father, why did His Majesty open this Gentlemen's Academy? Is it really just to select outstanding talents? Or to win over court officials?"
Duke Li shook his head, "I can't figure it out either."
Li Jun narrowed her eyes, "But I always feel that Prince Yuansheng should understand."
Duke Li raised an eyebrow. "Why do you have such doubts?"
Li Jun said, "It's too much of a coincidence. Feng Hui ridiculed her, she got angry, and then she proposed a competition, as if she was aiming to enter the Gentleman's Academy."
Duke Li paused, and finally said, "After you go in, look carefully. If it is not necessary, do not have too much contact with Princess Yuansheng. Keep a distance."
"Yes, son understands."
The Nian family, where Nian Changling arrived home very late, immediately called Nian Chenghan over and said, “Cheng’er, since you intend to leave this world, entering the Gentleman’s Courtyard is a good opportunity. Hmm, make more friends.”
Nian Chenghan nodded lightly, "Grandson understands."
At the Huo residence, Huo Jindao snatched his own knife and slapped Huo Baijun's forehead hard, saying, "You better be careful. Now that you're in the Gentleman's Academy, you should study hard."
Huo Baijun looked at his father with surprise. It was strange; why was the old man so amiable today? Unfortunately, he didn't dare to ask.
Mu Zixi lived alone with his entourage. His house was even more deserted than Zhao Xi's, with only a few old servants keeping him company.
After returning home, everything was normal; he read books, practiced calligraphy, and then went to sleep.
Bear Mansion.
Xiong Chumo has moved into a separate courtyard with his mother, younger brother and sister, while Xiong's father lives in the main courtyard with his beloved concubine.
If it weren't for the unpleasant reputation it would bring, he would have liked to buy a courtyard house and bring his mother and the others to live there.
“Abao, don’t worry about that. Just focus on your studies and serve the court faithfully,” said Mother Xiong.
Xiong Chumo nodded, "Mother, don't worry, I will."
At the Zhang residence, Zhang Zhong knelt in the main courtyard, surrounded by people coming and going, as if no one saw him.
After he had knelt for an hour, a nanny came out and said coldly, "Second Young Master, you may leave now."
Zhang Zhong kowtowed, "Thank you, Mother."
He stood up, stepped back, and slowly walked towards his own courtyard.
He had lived like this for more than ten years, so he didn't show any extra expression.
His entry into the Gentleman's Courtyard was considered a trivial matter in the Zhang family, and no one was even allowed to mention it, because it would upset some people.
At the Liu family home, Liu Zizai and Liu Yuguan are playing chess.
"Grandfather, is there something fishy about Junziyuan?" Liu Zizai couldn't help but ask.
Liu Yuguan smiled and said, "You sensed it?"
There are no fools in Shengjing City; fools can't survive here.
Liu Zizai shrugged. "Prince Yuansheng is such a powerful figure, yet he insisted on entering this Gentleman's Courtyard. I don't believe he's just doing this out of spite."
Liu Yuguan nodded in satisfaction, "It's good that you understand, so once you're inside, observe more and talk less."
Liu Zizai pursed his lips, thought for a moment, and asked curiously in a low voice, "Tell your grandson, could she really be His Majesty's child?"
Liu Yuguan teased him, "What? Is my grandson also experiencing a stroke of good fortune? You're so curious about her?"
Liu Zizai glared at him. "Grandfather, please don't tease me. I was just thinking that if things were like this, we should get closer to each other."
"What if not?" Liu Yuguan placed his piece.
"Then the grandson must maintain a friendly relationship that is neither too close nor too distant, because that person is no ordinary person."
"Oh, what's so special about her? Isn't everyone saying she's arrogant, domineering, and conceited?" Liu Yuguan asked with a smile.
Liu Zizai slammed down a black piece, "I don't believe you didn't see it. She successively acquired the Southern Jiangsu Army and the Xiao Family Army, and then there were the people around her, as well as the personnel in the Northern State. She meticulously planned and schemed step by step. How could this be the kind of skill a brute would have?"
"In today's competition, she first demonstrated her martial prowess, and then she used the four lines of Zhang Zai. Tsk, I admire her skills."
Liu Yuguan laughed, "Alright, go and rest early, and study hard once you're inside."
In the Feng family home, Feng Liyan was restless in his study.
“Min’er, you’ve missed out on this Gentleman’s Courtyard. I feel uneasy about it.” It feels like I’ve missed a great opportunity.
Feng Min coughed softly, his energy somewhat depleted due to the torment of his illness. "My sister has entered the hospital; we'll find out sooner or later."
Feng Liyan frowned, rubbing his temples with a headache. "That girl has become estranged from us, especially after she learned about your background."
Feng Min said calmly, "She will understand that only we are her family."
Xiao Zhixing quickly received a summary of the reactions from various parties, which was personally delivered by Yin Yi.
This gave her a deeper understanding of the capabilities of the Dark Division. Had they planted ears in every prefecture? Could they even overhear confidential conversations?
The conversation between the Li family, the Xiong family, and the Huo family was exactly the same as what she saw in her live stream.
Yin Yi explained, "The underground passages of the entire imperial city can connect to all parts of the city. With the addition of the Turtle Breathing Technique and the power of Listening Slave, we can keep track of news from all the prefectures."
Xiao Zhixing was only slightly surprised. "Well done. Tell everyone to be careful."
He instructed him to bring a simplified map of the underground passage next time, then waved for him to leave.
Xiao Zhixing glanced at Zhao Xianyin's information. This girl was extraordinary; she was actually raised by Zhao Kun himself. If she were a boy, she would probably be the number one person in three generations of the Zhao family.
My commotion alerted the people of Shengjing City, who all suspected that the Gentleman's Courtyard had a secret. But who could have imagined that there was something called a system?
Legitimate or justified? It's both important and unimportant to her.
The most crucial thing is that damned Emperor System.
As for the Jiang family, there was a visiting card in front of her, written personally by Jiang Tan, the eldest son of the Jiang family.
Are they openly trying to pay their respects, no longer wanting to hide?
On the surface, she has no relation to the Jiang family, even though everyone knows she might really be Xiao Yan's daughter.
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