Chapter 593: Brother Lu is going to take the imperial examination
Lan Jie'er lowered her head and fiddled with the pages of the book in her hand. Chu Ruohan glanced at her and asked softly, "Lan Jie'er, does Lu Ge'er know about this?"
Lan Jie'er shook her head, her voice choking. "Aunt, my brother is going to take part in the imperial examination this year and will be studying day and night. I don't want to distract him."
Chu Ruohan sighed inwardly, this girl is quite sensible. Song Ruyan listened from the side, her brows furrowed tighter and tighter.
"Then whose family did your grandmother choose?" Chu Ruohan asked again.
Lan Jie'er bit her lip and said, "He's the second son of Mr. Wang's family in the south of the city. I heard that his family has quite a bit of money."
Chu Ruohan and Song Ruyan looked at each other and understood the reason.
Mrs. Gu San simply wanted to find a wealthy family for Lan Jie'er to marry into so as to reduce the burden on the mansion.
Song Ruyan couldn't help but say, "Mrs. Gu is really something. Lan Jie'er is only thirteen years old, and she's so eager to push her out?"
Lan Jie'er's eyes were red. "Master, my grandmother said that girls would be a burden if they stayed at home. If we arrange marriages early, the family will have less worries."
Chu Ruohan patted Lan Jie'er's hand distressedly: "Don't overthink it, there's still room for improvement."
She paused for a moment, then continued, "Sister Lan, do you know why your aunt has had such influence in the mansion in recent years?"
Sister Lan shook her head blankly.
Chu Ruohan sighed, "Your aunt is a resourceful woman. In the past few years, not only has she managed to keep the concubines in the mansion in line, but your uncle has also secured a job in the Ministry of Personnel under her management."
"Even their legitimate son is now a Tongsheng, a year ahead of your brother."
When Song Ruyan heard this, her expression turned even uglier: "Now that the eldest son's family has become successful, Master Gu San will naturally not be so supportive of Lu Ge'er."
"That's right." Chu Ruohan gently stroked the back of Lan Jie'er's hand. "Life in the mansion isn't easy for the two of you, brother and sister. I know it all."
Lan Jie'er couldn't hold back her tears. "Aunt, I'm not afraid of hardship, I'm just worried about my brother. He's already working very hard for the imperial examinations, and if he's distracted by my affairs..."
Chu Ruohan quickly interrupted her: "Silly girl, don't worry. I will mediate. Even if the marriage is settled, there are still several years to go, and there are always variables."
Her voice was gentle but firm: "When Lu Ge'er goes to high school, things will naturally be different. By then, Lan Jie'er will be able to find a better marriage."
Song Ruyan listened from the side, becoming increasingly angry: "Instead of being ignored like this, it would be better to separate earlier!"
Chu Ruohan quickly waved her hands, "Ruyan, please be patient. We have to wait for the right time to split up the family. The children are still too young. Lu Ge'er is at a critical stage in his studies. If we rashly cause a commotion, it will be bad."
"There's even the word 'filial piety' pressed down on it!"
She glanced at Lan Jie'er and said, "Besides, if Lu Ge'er can pass the imperial examination this year, then everything will be fine. If not, it won't be too late for us to make further plans."
Lan Jie'er wiped her tears: "Aunt, Master, thank you. I, I'm just scared..."
"What are you afraid of?" Song Ruyan held her hand. "With us here, how can you be wronged?"
At this time, Gu Qingchen came over with Qian Zhenyun. Seeing Lan Jie'er's red eyes from crying, he immediately asked with concern: "Sister Lan, why are you crying? Did someone bully you?"
Lan Jie'er quickly shook her head: "It's okay, there's just sand in my eyes."
Although Qian Zhenyun was still a little weak, he was still keenly aware that the atmosphere was not right: "Sister Lan, if you have any difficulties, just tell us."
Gu Qingchen also nodded: "Yes, we are all friends, let's work together to find a solution if there is anything!"
Chu Ruohan looked at these children and felt a warm feeling in her heart.
She coughed lightly and said, "Okay, it's getting late. You should all go back and rest."
She looked at Gu Qingchen and said, "You haven't finished copying the 'Women's Training' yet. Go back and continue."
Gu Qingchen suddenly made a bitter face: "Mom, my hands are sore."
"You have to write even if you're jealous!" Chu Ruohan frowned. "If you don't finish it today, I'll double the workload tomorrow!"
Song Ruyan also said to Qian Zhenyun: "Zhenyun, although you have rested today, you still have to continue practicing tomorrow. But I will adjust the intensity and proceed step by step."
Qian Zhenyun nodded obediently: "Yes, mother."
Just as they were about to leave, Haitang suddenly ran over and said, "Madam, there's someone outside claiming to be the teacher of Bailu Private School. He wants to see you."
Chu Ruohan was stunned. "The teacher from Bailu Private School? What are you doing here at this time?"
Haitang shook her head: "I don't know either. The teacher just said that he had something important to discuss."
Chu Ruohan and Song Ruyan looked at each other and both felt a little strange.
At this time, the teacher from Bailu Private School suddenly came to the door, which must be something important.
"Please go to the front hall." Chu Ruohan stood up, "I'll be right there."
She looked at the children again and said, "Go back and do what you need to do. Don't run around."
Gu Qingchen rolled his eyes and asked softly, "Mother, is the teacher's visit related to the private school?"
Chu Ruohan glared at her and said, "Don't ask about adults' business, little kid! Go back and copy the books!"
Gu Qingchen had no choice but to walk back dejectedly, but he was wondering in his heart why the teacher suddenly came to visit.
Could it be related to what happened that day?
Or is it that something happened in the private school again?
Chu Ruohan and Song Ruyan hurried to the front hall.
In the hall, a scholar in a green Confucian robe was standing there respectfully, with a thin face and elegant temperament.
It was Master Li from Bailu Private School.
"Madam Zhenguo, Madam Qian." Master Li bowed and saluted immediately when he saw the two of them.
"Master Li, there's no need to be so polite." Chu Ruohan gently gestured for him to sit down, her eyes falling on a tightly wrapped wooden box beside the master.
"I wonder what important matter has brought you here today, Master?"
Master Li sat down at the bottom, cleared his throat, and said, "Madam, I came here today on the orders of Princess Lin of Prince Yong's Mansion. I have come to visit you specially."
Chu Ruohan and Song Ruyan looked at each other and understood what was going on.
It turned out to be related to Lin Jiayou.
"Princess Lin said that Master Lin's safe return this time was thanks to the excellent instruction of the teachers at Bailu Private School and the mutual support and friendship of his classmates."
Master Li spoke sincerely, repeating Lin Xingyao's words verbatim: "Especially His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Miss Gu, who stood by Master Lin through thick and thin in this critical moment."
"Princess Lin specially prepared a small gift. First, she thanks the private school for its care for Master Lin, and second, she hopes to take this opportunity to express her gratitude to Miss Gu and Master Qian."
As he spoke, he pushed the exquisite wooden box in front of Chu Ruohan.
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