Chapter 423 The Three-Year Agreement
Lu Yi looked at Xie Yanqing, "This, this."
Grand Tutor Xie stroked his beard and said, "What, is the Lu family going to follow the example of those families in the capital, treating women's imperial examinations as a monstrous flood?"
Lu Yi waved his hand and said, "Grand Tutor Xie is joking, but this might cause controversy for your family's banquet."
Xie Yanqing stepped forward and said, "Elder Lu, controversy is not always a bad thing. Besides, the people sitting here are the subject of the greatest controversy in the world."
Everyone's eyes involuntarily turned to Qin Jinzhi.
He then unconsciously coughed lightly.
Xie Yanqing stepped forward and said, “In this world, women can also gain a place in society. The common people may not know this, but the people here know who orchestrated this and made it happen. Where there is innovation, there will be controversy, and controversy is sometimes the only way to climb to the top. Moreover, I, Xie Yanqing, believe that I am no worse than those students. I will definitely fight for the top spot.”
Grand Tutor Xie looked with satisfaction at his granddaughter, whom he had personally taught.
The Xie family was able to produce many imperial tutors not only because of their outstanding talent, but also because of their long-term vision.
Be principled but not pedantic.
The Xie family's daughters are not limited to Xie Yanqing.
All the girls received the same education as the boys.
Xie Yanqing is the most outstanding member of the Xie family in this generation.
Xie Yanqing considered himself intelligent, and after meeting Qin Jinzhi, he was able to figure out some of Qin Jinzhi's thoughts.
Her ambitions are far-reaching, and her mind is not confined to one corner.
However, when the news came out that women could participate in the imperial examinations...
Xie Yanqing's eyes also reddened.
Qin Jinzhi allowed the flourishing of diverse talents to lead the way.
But I can't bear to see a lone branch standing on a barren mountain.
She still underestimated the depth of Qin Jinzhi's mind.
This must be why Daoist Changfeng wanted to take her as his disciple.
At this moment, Lu Yingxuan stood up and walked to Grand Tutor Xie and Xie Yanqing.
He bowed respectfully.
"I, Lu Yingxuan, have a few words I would like to say to Miss Xie."
Everyone looked at him.
He then spoke:
“Miss Xie is exceptionally talented, and I approve of her desire to compete for the top spot. The Lu family is not a conservative family, but I think it is inappropriate to use Miss Xie’s reputation to cover up the Lu family’s misfortunes. The Lu family should resolve its own misfortunes. I will soon take up my post in Shouzhou and will make great achievements to restore the Lu family’s imperial favor. If Miss Xie does not mind, you can give me three years. After three years, I will definitely return to the capital with honors and let you have a grand wedding.”
Qin Jinzhi chuckled lightly. This generation of the Lu family is indeed courageous and responsible. No wonder Old Master Lu went to great lengths to cultivate Lu Yingxuan.
Xie Yanqing looked at Lu Yingxuan, who was bowing halfway down, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.
"Alright, then let's make a three-year agreement. If you cannot return to the capital after three years, our marriage will be dissolved. As for the punishment that comes with the dissolution of the marriage, your Lu family will bear it."
Lu Yingxuan said with a smile, "Yingxuan is waiting in Shouzhou for the news of Miss Xie's passing the imperial examination with top honors."
Xie Yanqing raised his right hand, "Let's make a vow with a high five!"
Qin Jinzhi watched the two give each other a clean and crisp high five, and said, "Now that the matter is resolved, why don't you all stay and have a meal together?"
Pei Jinnian sat to the side, his demeanor much more composed than before.
Without the wind and sun, my skin has become much fairer.
Xie Yanqing glanced at him; he was still presentable.
At this moment, Pei Qing's wife, Lu Fengxi, stepped forward.
“Princess, may I ask if you may come a step further? I have something to say to you.”
Qin Jinzhi and Madam Lu did not have much interaction.
Madam Lu invited her for a chat, which surprised Qin Jinzhi.
The two went to a side hall.
Madam Lu took out a brocade box from her sleeve.
She opened the brocade box, inside which was a crystal-clear jade bracelet.
She kindly placed the jade bracelet in front of Qin Jinzhi.
Qin Jinzhi glanced at the jade bracelet and then looked at Madam Lu.
“Madam Lu, Grand Tutor Pei should have told you that my engagement with Pei Jinnian will be canceled soon. Don’t worry, the Pei family is now working for me, so canceling the engagement will not cause them any harm. Therefore, Madam Lu should give this jade bracelet to Pei Jinnian’s future wife.”
To everyone's surprise, Madam Lu shook her head and said in a very kind tone, "Princess, you are too beautiful and graceful for Jin Nian. This jade bracelet has been with me for fifty years. It was the prize I won when I won the Shuangxi Gathering. It has nothing to do with Jin Nian's marriage. I would like to give this bracelet to the princess."
Qin Jinzhi looked up. "Why?"
Why give her something so important?
Madam Lu smiled and said, "Firstly, it is to apologize. I used to be very prejudiced against the princess because I followed what others said."
Qin Jinzhi crossed one leg over her shoulder. "If one happens, there will be two. What does Madam Lu want to say next?"
Madam Lu turned to Qin Jinzhi and said, "Secondly, I am grateful. Thank you, Princess, for remembering Yunxiao."
Since Pei Yunxiao's death, Madam Lu has been so grief-stricken that she almost wanted to follow him in death.
Pei Qing had to summon numerous imperial physicians to pull Madam Lu back from the brink of death.
From then on, the name Pei Yunxiao became a taboo word in the Pei family.
Pei Qing couldn't bear to see his wife suffer the pain of losing a child again.
Therefore, Pei Qing deliberately kept the list of enemies sent by Qin Jinzhi a secret from Madam Lu.
But Madam Lu still noticed.
As the people on that list fall into hell one by one.
Madam Lu finally broke down in tears.
Her son died in the cold lake.
Pei Yunxiao will never return to this world.
But Qin Jinzhi remembered him and even avenged him.
Qin Jinzhi and Pei Yunxiao are completely different people.
Although their actions led to the same goal, Lu Fengxi will always be grateful.
Qin Jinzhi closed the brocade box containing the jade bracelet. "I will never forget those who have been kind to my Qin family. I accept this apology. Madam Lu, please don't be sad."
Madam Lu looked at Qin Jinzhi and smiled warmly.
What a wonderful world! If Qin Jinzhi had been born a few decades earlier, would she have achieved something different? And what would the world be like now?
The three families had a meal at the Prince's Mansion, and the atmosphere was harmonious and joyful.
When everyone left, Xie Yanqing did not leave with them.
She walked up to Qin Jinzhi.
"Princess, I want to compete for the top spot. Would you like to bet on me to win?"
Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "I promised someone I wouldn't gamble."
Xie Yanqing shrugged. "That's a pity. I was hoping to make the princess a fortune so she could surrender."
Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "Talented people emerge in every generation, are you that confident?"
Xie Yanqing smiled and said, "Young people always need to be spirited and vigorous, and I, Xie Yanqing, have the right to be confident."
Qin Jinzhi nodded, "That's right, we should thank you for your high spirits. If Miss Xie wants the top spot, then all the students in Jin Kingdom will have to defeat her."
Xie Yanqing smiled slightly as he looked at Qin Jinzhi, "Among the younger generation, I only admire one person."
Qin Jinzhi laughed heartily and looked at Xie Yanqing, saying:
"Miss Xie, I look forward to that day."
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