Chapter 24 The Imperial Study, Re-entering the Palace
Granny Li looked up in surprise and said, "Young Miss, I have been serving the Madam of the Ji family for over twenty years."
Mrs. Qiao also asked, "Why do you ask that?"
Chiu Chiu seemed a little disappointed that she didn't have a second identity. She pouted and said regretfully, "Grandma, if you went to the street to sell dolls, you could definitely earn a lot of money, enough to support ten Chiu Chiu." She gestured as she spoke.
Children's innocent and childlike words can make adults feel more joyful.
Granny Li was beaming from ear to ear after being praised, and she really wished she could raise such a cute and sweet-talking granddaughter.
Even the usually serious Mrs. Qiao couldn't stop laughing.
Anjuyuan has never been so lively.
"Hmm? Is it because I, as your mother, haven't taken good care of you?" A clear and melodious voice rang out.
Ji Qingwu suddenly appeared behind the little girl, his face stern as he asked.
When Qiuqiu was caught red-handed, she turned around and saw that it was her mother who had returned. She stood on the couch and waved her little arms happily.
Ji Qingwu sat down on a chair to the side, without going over to hug her.
The little girl said with a grin, "Mother, Qiuqiu didn't say you raised them badly. What I mean is, I wish I could be divided into ten, one to accompany Grandmother to watch plays and drink tea, and another to go with Granny Li to sell dolls."
Mrs. Qiao felt her wrinkles deepen with laughter, and she asked with a smile, "What about the other eight?"
"There are still eight left, I want to eat eight servings of sweet osmanthus lotus root!" the little girl said with a big appetite.
Chiu Chiu made herself laugh and chuckled for a long time. Then, with the help of Granny Li, she climbed down to the ground and rushed over to hug Ji Qingwu's waist.
She tilted her little head up and said ingratiatingly, "But it's such a pity, there's only one chick, it can only be Mother's chick."
Ji Qingwu picked up Qiuqiu and held her in her arms. The mother and daughter played for a while before asking Granny Li to take her downstairs to rest.
After the door closed, Madam Qiao looked at her expectantly and asked, "Xiao Wu, how is Qing Rong?"
She had wanted to ask for a long time, but she held back because the children were present.
Ji Qingwu touched her little finger and said in a relaxed tone, "Mother, it's all been resolved. Eldest sister will be fine after taking some medicine."
She didn't tell Madam Qiao what happened that afternoon, as it would only cause her more worry. Besides, after today, she believed that Lu Juan could protect her elder sister. Even if things didn't go well, her elder sister still had that written agreement, and she would definitely live a good life in the Marquis's mansion.
Hearing that Qingrong would recover, Qiao's anxiety finally subsided.
"Xiao Wu, thank goodness you were here."
Ji Qingwu smiled and said, "Mother, why are you being so polite with me? This is my own sister."
Qiao's eyes were full of tenderness as she patted her head.
"My goodness."
In fact, when Madam Qiao saw Xiao Wu off this morning, she was vaguely worried that Xiao Wu would feel unbalanced after going to the Marquis's mansion and seeing Ji Qingrong marry into a high-ranking family and living a life of luxury.
After all, sisters born of the same mother are now in vastly different circumstances.
A wife of a nobleman's heir, and a widow who has lost her husband.
Looking at her daughter, Mrs. Qiao sighed inwardly, thinking that such a virtuous girl was hard to find in the world, and that it was her good fortune to be born into her womb.
She was determined to find a good marriage for her daughter.
Ji Qingwu was unaware of Qiao's plans, so she said, "Mother, there is something I need your help with."
"Why are you being so polite with me?" Qiao said, returning her earlier words to her.
Ji Qingwu laughed, her face glowing softly under the lamplight, and suggested, "Mother, I was thinking that since Qiuqiu is old enough to start her formal education, should we hire a tutor for her?"
Just as Mrs. Qiao was about to tell her about this, she said, "You and Changlin have the same idea."
“Your elder brother has been keeping this matter in mind for a long time. He spent the whole day yesterday working on it and asked the head of the Hanlin Academy to be his introducer.”
Ji Changlin is incredibly efficient.
Ji Qingwu asked with delight, "Brother, do you have any good news?"
She had already done her research and found that the most prestigious school in Lin'an was Lushan Academy, which had many famous scholars and experts teaching there. It must be that academy.
"That's natural."
Mrs. Qiao nodded and added, "But to study there, you'll need to pass an entrance exam."
Is there a test required for admission?
Ji Qingwu asked in bewilderment, "When did Lushan Academy add this rule?"
"Silly child, who said that Qiuqiu is going to study at Lushan Academy?"
Under Ji Qingwu's questioning gaze, Qiao said with a hint of pride, "The school our Qiuqiu is going to is the best in the world."
Where?
"The Imperial Study."
As expected, it is the most prestigious school in the world. Not only does it have the largest library in the entire court, but most importantly, it is located in the imperial palace, and its teachers are the imperial tutors!
Unexpectedly, such a huge windfall fell from the sky. Ji Qingwu hurriedly asked, "Isn't the Imperial Study a place exclusively for the children of the royal family to study? Why can Qiuqiu go there too?"
Qiao explained in detail: "That was true in the past, but since His Majesty ascended the throne, in order to promote benevolent governance, the Imperial Study has been opened to the children of officials and noble families. As long as one is recommended by an official of the third rank or above, one can obtain a place in the preliminary examination. However, whether one can ultimately enter the Imperial Study depends on the Crown Prince's tutor, who will then test the student."
In other words, it still depends on whether the child has talent.
Ji Qingwu frowned and said nervously, "Chiu Chiu hasn't seriously studied many books yet, so I'm afraid this introductory test won't be easy for her to pass."
What she was more worried about was that Qiuqiu would be treated unfairly. She wasn't blind to the ridicule and mockery she had received from some people in the capital these past few days, but she simply didn't care.
What if the examiner in charge is biased against Qiuqiu?
But Qiao's face remained calm and composed.
Ji Qingwu pondered for a moment, then her eyes lit up and she asked, "Mother, may I ask who the Crown Prince's tutor is?"
Mrs. Qiao smiled and nodded: "Yes, you can rest assured. If Qiuqiu has the talent, she will definitely be selected."
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I rested at home for a few days.
Soon it was time for the monthly entrance exam for the Imperial Study.
Ji Qingwu accompanied Qiuqiu into the palace.
The Imperial Study was located to the left front of the Hall of Diligent Governance, where the emperor handled state affairs. The hall's doors faced north and consisted of five rooms.
"Chirp chirp, a teacher will come to ask you questions in a little while. If you know the answer, answer it; if you don't, just say you don't know," Ji Qingwu instructed, even more nervous than when she was taking the test herself.
The little girl calmly nodded and said in a clear voice, "Mother, this is called knowing what you know and admitting what you don't know. That is true knowledge."
In recent days, Ji Changlin has been giving Qiuqiu intensive tutoring, and it seems to be working well.
Ji Qingwu paced back and forth at the door, waiting for the examiner to come over.
The Hall of Diligent Governance is situated on a higher elevation.
At this moment, the vermilion gates were wide open, and the man sitting on the throne was not wearing court robes, but a dark blue brocade robe with dark patterns, his hair tied up with a golden crown, and he had a dignified appearance.
He suddenly threw the memorial in his hand aside with a "smack".
Although Emperor Wusu did not utter a word, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.
Grand Eunuch Li Yuzong was terrified. He lowered his head even further and breathed softly, fearing that he might displease the Emperor again.
Inside the hall, you could hear a pin drop.
Emperor Wusu looked up and saw a figure in blue.
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