Hongye was taken aback, then immediately replied, "Yes, Madam said that the Marquis wants to have a private conversation with Sixth Master and doesn't want anyone to disturb them. Cuiming is keeping watch outside at a distance. If the Marquis has any instructions, just call her."
Sixth Master Gu had already taken the soup bowl, drinking and praising, "This hangover soup must be a recipe from your sister-in-law's family, right? It tastes better than the one the cooks in the manor make."
Gu Jinghui ignored him and gestured with his eyes for Hongye to leave quickly.
The red leaves vanished without a trace.
Upon coming out, Hongye saw that Cuiming was still guarding outside. She said, "The Marquis said that the servant who brought Sixth Master here should guard outside. You should come back with me to serve Madam and help her rest."
Cuiming paused for a moment, but didn't ask any further questions. She called the servant over and told him to sit outside. She also gave him some snacks and fruit to eat at his leisure. Then she found a few maids and said, "The Marquis and the Sixth Master are having a private conversation. You stay here and keep watch. If they call you, go in. If they don't, stay outside and don't doze off. You'll get something good to eat tomorrow."
The maids all nodded in agreement.
The two then returned to the main room. Qin Yuan listened to what Hongye had told her and smiled slightly. She told Hongye to instruct the cook to prepare hot water and breakfast early the next morning. Since Lord Gu would be wearing military uniform to the Jokhang Temple, there was no need to worry about preparing clothes and accessories.
She sorted out her thoughts under the lamp, did some writing and drawing, and then washed up and rested.
The next day, when Qin Yuan woke up, she learned that Lord Gu had already left for the palace. The maidservant who served her reported that the lord was very satisfied.
Anyway, you can always find out what Hongye keeps in mind.
Zhao Niangzi smiled and said, "Sixth Master Gu and Sister Yu are learning etiquette. Madam, please take a look. This old servant thinks we were all very bad these past two days."
Ji Yu glanced at you and then replied.
Da Hong said happily, "Thank you, Madam. I am willing to learn."
The Marquis went to the servants' quarters, where Madam Zhao was teaching her two children to read. Da Hong was also there with them. When the Marquis arrived, the two children awkwardly greeted him and bowed.
Sixth Master Gu asked awkwardly, "Madam, is it true that memorizing those eight books will get me into Ji Yuyuan?"
Although Gu Liuye and Yu Jie'er felt awkward, they still respectfully took their seats.
The implication is that you don't know everything the Imperial Academy says.
Hongye pouted.
The Marquis glanced at the forced smile on your face and said, "Eighth Sister-in-law, you're too kind. Cuiming went to Xiaozhao Temple early this morning and rested in a side room last night. You know exactly when we talked before we rested. Cuiming also had someone serve her, saying she wanted to have a private conversation with Eighth Brother and didn't want to be disturbed."
The Marquis narrowed his eyes slightly.
Da Hong said, "It's few, only about a hundred words. Grandpa has taught you all the ones he knows."
"I'm glad you're satisfied," Qin Yuan said. "But you've spoiled the Marquis by serving him too well."
Madam Gu saw through Ji Yu's intention and said, "Yes, yes, Kang Ge'er and Fu Ge'er are reciting their lessons every day. Even when they come back from vacation, they still have to practice calligraphy every day and get scolded by Lao Ba. It's really tough for them."
Hongye said with a disappointed look, "Why is the person in charge of the Imperial Academy so troubled?"
The Imperial Guards are so few in number, but they can still be used. It's really puzzling that they would send Gu Jinghui to escort them.
Upon hearing that Ji Yu was mentioned, both children perked up their ears to listen.
Despite not looking displeased, Master Gu nodded earnestly.
Although the Fourth Princess was Emperor Lin's biological daughter and ranked ahead of you, and the two were only a small age difference, she still did not have an official title.
Madam Gu also helped Qiuju out and asked, "Yuan'er, does he know why Hui-ge'er was so eagerly chosen by the Emperor to escort the princesses to pray for blessings?"
The princess was deeply favored by the emperor and had lost her title.
Yu Jie pouted, feeling wronged, but Sixth Master Gu showed no joy.
Da Hong, concealing his merits and fame, stood aside, squinting and grinning.
The Marquis laughed and said, "Mother is so naughty. You came here as a student just to eat that meal."
Ji Yu said, "If he has no heart, you can ask Sister Hongye to find him a copy of the Thousand Character Classic to learn. Once he learns it, he will know a thousand characters, and he can read stories and write letters with them."
Madam Gu asked, "Did Hui-ge'er say what Prince Qi and Princess Yi went to do?"
The Marquis nodded and said, "You see, we've learned to greet people properly these past two days. Mother and Lady Zhao really know how to teach people."
It's worse than yesterday.
Sixth Master Gu buried his head and quickly ate the steamed bun in his hand.
Madam Gu was amused and laughed.
Speaking of Cheng Ge'er's illness, Old Madam Gu was not at all bothered.
"No pain, no gain," the Marquis said. "Ji Yu has made many outstanding contributions on the battlefield, but he also went through the hardship of martial arts training. He was successful in private but suffered in public. When your younger brother was young, he practiced calligraphy so much that his wrists were swollen and he cried all the time. Now his handwriting is acceptable."
That matter would be asked about sooner or later, so I just said it.
Madam Gu's expression darkened, and she turned to the two older children to ask if Cheng Ge'er's health had indeed deteriorated.
Seeing your state, the Marquis felt even less disgusted with you. He pulled you aside and asked, "How many characters does he know now?"
As soon as Madam Gu came back, she said, "Eighth Sister-in-law, Eighth Master went to Wutong Garden to bother them yesterday."
Madam Gu noticed that Ji Yu was wary of the two children relaying messages, and thought to herself that the Marquis was cautious. So she asked less and said, "I went outside the palace early. Did he have a meal? Did he eat there?"
The Marquis thought to himself that he should quickly discipline those two children, as they could be turned bad, but first of all, he had to separate them from Cheng Ge'er.
The Marquis looked at the two children and said with a smile, "Mother, Cuiming is also wondering about this. Yesterday, Prince Qi and Princess Fuyun went to Xiaoying and talked to Cuiming for a while. This morning, His Majesty issued an edict ordering Cuiming to accompany him to Xiaozhao Temple to pray for blessings."
Madam Gu said angrily, "We've only just gotten used to living there, and he's brought it up again. Ji Yuyuan's illness is just a minor ailment, it hasn't gotten worse yet, it's just been recurring."
The Marquis thought for a moment and said, "When the princess was young, she was playing by the pond when Cuiming pulled her back, which caused her to fall into the pond. Remembering that kindness, she came with Prince Qi to thank Cuiming in person."
Madam Zhao smiled and said, "Ji Yu suddenly returned yesterday, only sat in the servants' room for a while before leaving. He said that His Majesty asked me to go to Xiaozhao Temple to pray for blessings, and the old lady is still grumbling about it."
When Madam Gu arrived, my family had already eaten breakfast.
The Marquis looked at me and said softly, "This is still enough. Rong Mama's homework is too heavy. Just memorizing those eight books is probably beyond the reach of others. Even if they understand what the teacher teaches, Rong Mama's university students have to read the classics and practice calligraphy every day. If her handwriting is bad or her reading is bad, she will be punished with a beating. We need to find a teacher to teach her. Only after she has learned the Seven Books and Seven Classics will Rong Mama be properly taught."
The Marquis laughed and said, "Those were all learned when your younger brother started his formal education. I've been memorizing the Eight Character Classic, the Hundred Family Surnames, and the Thousand Character Classic since I was a child. Once I started my formal education, I couldn't study with a teacher anymore."
Sixth Master Gu stared intently at the Marquis from the side.
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