Early in the morning, the newly arrived servant drove the carriage to take Judge Meng to the palace for his shift.
Sun Tiantian suddenly felt a little uneasy having so much free time, so she woke up early in the morning and did some morning exercise with Li Xi nearby.
"Miss Xi, would you be willing to spar with me? I would like to ask you for some guidance."
Their figures intertwined, like two bolts of lightning streaking across the sky.
Li Xi's boxing style is a unique martial arts technique that integrates the characteristics of various martial arts schools, forming a distinctive style.
Li Xi's boxing style emphasizes body coordination and flexibility, requiring practitioners to have good physical fitness and endurance.
At the same time, it also emphasizes the precision and speed of the technique, requiring practitioners to be able to complete a series of movements quickly and accurately in a short period of time.
The characteristic of this boxing style lies in its flexibility and versatility. It also allows for flexible adjustments to tactics and strategies based on different opponents and situations, thereby gaining an advantage in combat.
Sweetie's movements were agile, and she moved with remarkable lightness as she dodged.
She was also surprised by Li Xi's strength. She had never seen such fierce boxing techniques before, and every punch made her feel pressured.
The two went back and forth, but in the end, Li Xiqi came out on top.
"Miss Xi is indeed amazing." Tian Tian admired Li Xi very much.
"Sweetie, you're doing great too. You've made such rapid progress in just a few months." Li Xi's words were full of praise.
Back at the manor, Li Xi washed up, gave Meng Zhelan some instructions, and then rode out on horseback with Tian Tian.
They first arrived at Changyang Street, where Yu Meng was busy making handicrafts in her shop.
"Xiao Meng, it's been a long time." Li Xi was very pleased to see Yu Meng now.
Since moving into the workshop, she has become more and more confident. She supports her younger siblings with her handicrafts and is very content.
"Miss Xi, you're back!" Yu Meng called to her younger siblings. The three of them were very happy to see Li Xi.
"Are you all settling in alright? Has your father come looking for you? How is Xiaoyin'er's health?" Li Xi wondered if there was anything wrong with this arrangement.
"No, he doesn't know we're here. Xiaoyin's health has improved a lot under Miss Lan's care, and she'll be back to normal in another year."
Yu Meng and the others used aliases. Her father couldn't be found for a while, and although she had written a letter severing ties, given his shamelessness, he would surely come crawling back.
“We bought a house on Chang’an Avenue and plan to close this stall and open another one near our place.” The foot traffic here isn’t as good as over there.
Most importantly, she wanted to industrialize this handicraft and open a workshop. Jingyuan has many foreign merchants, as well as many domestic and foreign caravans.
The prospects for this type of handicraft are quite good.
"I'll discuss the cooperation with Baichuan Academy with Xu Shanchang later. You guys get ready, you'll be going there to stay at the end of the month, then your dad won't be able to find you."
Li Xi also didn't want the three children to stay here, as it wouldn't be good for their development in the long run.
“Okay, I’ll do as Miss Xi says.” She was always satisfied with Li Xi’s arrangements.
"You guys are busy, I have to go now."
It's been a long time since I've been to Baichuan Academy, and I'm feeling quite nostalgic.
Old Master Sun and Headmaster Xu were playing chess in the courtyard. The two old men moved their pieces with fluid speed, neither giving an inch.
On the chessboard, the black and white pieces are like soldiers on a battlefield, fighting back and forth, locked in a fierce and evenly matched struggle.
Old Sun glanced at Li Xi as she approached, stroked his beard, and chuckled:
"Xiaoxi, are you here to invite us to dinner?"
"What are you saying? Do you even need an invitation? You can come every day. We moved to a new house yesterday, and we'd like to invite you to a banquet in three days. Master, come back with us later. We've prepared a room for you. Headmaster, please come along too. Our lakeside pavilion is absolutely beautiful!"
Li Xi fell deeply in love with that house; it was her dream lover's home.
"Master Xu, could I ask you for a small favor?"
"Oh? Tell me about it." Headmaster Xu was also curious.
"Please help us name our new house, and then I'll have someone make a plaque to hang up later."
Li Xi has always been a bit thick-skinned.
“Alright, it’s rare that you think so highly of me. Then let’s name it ‘Tingfeng Courtyard,’ you wait.” As he spoke, Headmaster Xu got up, returned to his study, picked up his brush, and wrote down these three large characters.
"Headmaster Xu, your calligraphy is worth a fortune. I have no way to repay you except to treat you to a few meals. Just tell me what you'd like to eat." Li Xi smiled shamelessly.
"You're a good girl. In a few days, Xiuwen and I will go and have some fun." Headmaster Xu was very satisfied with Li Xi; this girl was poised and generous in her actions.
"There's one more thing I'd like to discuss with you. At the end of the month, we're planning to move our workshop to the new house. We'll have someone deliver the handicrafts from the academy here. Do you think that's a good idea?" The business here is usually quite good, but there are limitations.
"Sure, no problem." He liked Li Xi's thoughtfulness.
"Then you two continue with your work, I have to go now." Li Xi felt like she was offering condolences to everyone.
Li Xi made her last trip to Luyang Academy.
Li Yi was very excited to see his sister. "Sis, you're finally back! I thought you'd forgotten you had a younger brother."
"You silly child, what are you saying? How could your sister forget you? I've come to take you to the new house." Li Xi handed him a handful of silver notes.
"So much?" He glanced at it quickly; it was about a thousand taels.
"Not much, not much. When you're studying at the academy, you not only need to respect your teachers, but you also need to understand social etiquette. Having money in your hands will put your mind at ease. You don't need to be frugal; you should still use what you need." Li Xi handed him a package.
"Go, deliver this to your teachers and the dean. Ask for a few days off to relax with your sister. You need to balance studying with rest." Li Xi knew how hard studying was, so she knew she had to learn to relax.
"What is this?" Li Yi asked curiously.
"These are good things, several sets of wolf-hair brushes and inkstones." Li Xi bought these in Luzhou, where they are produced.
"Okay, wait for me!" Li Yi hurriedly ran back to the academy.
He came out with a small package a quarter of an hour later.
"Sis, you're amazing! When I gave those gifts to the teachers and the dean, their eyes lit up. They readily agreed to let me take five days off." Li Yi admired his sister more and more.
“That’s a good thing, the kind of thing scholars love. I bought it for you too. It’s in the house. Come on!” Li Xi pulled him onto the horse.
"Xiao Yi, I'll teach you to ride a horse when I have time. You can come back whenever you have time, and it will be convenient for you to go anywhere." Learning to ride a horse here is just as important as knowing how to drive in later years.
“Okay, I’ll listen to my sister.” He was completely obedient to his sister.
Li Xi led Li Yi on horseback towards their new home. "Xiao Yi, do you want to go to Baichuan Academy? I know the headmaster there."
"Are you talking about Baichuan Academy over on Changyang Street? I've heard of it before. It's said that the teaching there is different from other academies, and people say it's doomed to fail." Li Yi hesitated.
My classmates and I have talked about Baichuan Academy, but its reputation isn't very good. However, what my sister says always makes sense.
"It's nothing, I was just saying it offhand, but you can go and take a look. The headmaster of Baichuan Academy will also be visiting us in a few days." Li Xi didn't like to force people to do things they weren't supposed to.
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