Without hesitation, Ruozheng proposed to become a teacher at the medical school, wanting to pass on all his knowledge to the people of this era, accelerate development, and prevent those overseas from catching up, thus avoiding the tragedy of being beaten if one falls behind.
"Don't worry, you're definitely going to get the position. But you're going to take Jinlan as your apprentice, so you'll be busy from now on."
Jiang Jiuniang looked at her with some sympathy. Since she was going to be a master, she would definitely have to teach everything she knew, which included not only martial arts and mechanical achievements, but also medical research and so on.
Ruozheng, however, was happy to be busy, saying, "Anyway, I'm just idling around anyway."
Jiang Jiuniang found it amusing and asked curiously, "But how do you still have time to go out and find handsome men?"
Ruozheng's decision not to marry or have children does not mean she doesn't date.
Ruozheng rolled her eyes: "Do you think I can still go out and play as I please in this era? But going to a brothel is still a good idea, but I have to go with a different identity."
She had considered everything very carefully. Now that she was living in the Lu family, their fates were intertwined. Whether she cared or not, she had to protect the Lu family's reputation. After all, so many of the Lu family's children were destined for officialdom, and she couldn't let herself implicate them.
Jiang Jiuniang waved her hand and said, "Actually, it's not that complicated. If you like, I can keep a few male concubines for you."
She'll spoil her best friend!
Sure enough, Ruozheng's eyes lit up, but then she remembered that she was about to become the princess's master, so she calmed down: "Forget it, it doesn't sound good if word gets out that I'm keeping a male concubine."
Jiang Jiuniang smiled mysteriously, but didn't say anything more.
Just then, a maid ran in to deliver a message: "Madam, Miss Ruozheng, people from the Marquis of Chengen's mansion have come again. This time they seem to be here to cause trouble, and they've brought quite a few people with them!"
Jiang Jiuniang already knew that Ruozheng had beaten Cheng Ying, so the Cheng family's disturbance was to be expected. She waved her hand calmly and said, "It's alright, let her make a fuss for a while."
Ruozheng was speechless: "What did I do to make them think I'm easy to bully?"
This never-ending stream of chatter is really ruining my mood.
If it weren't for the future development of the Lu family, that slap she just gave Cheng Ying would have sent her to her death.
“I told you before, some shameless people think differently from us.”
"But this is a small matter. Let's go out and see what's going on."
The two walked out hand in hand, and sure enough, they saw Chen leading a group of people shouting and cursing at the Lu family's gate, saying that Ruozheng was shameless, seduced her son and injured him, and that her family had to get an explanation.
"I don't care about giving an explanation, but you must marry into my Chengen Marquis's mansion and take care of my son for the rest of your life!"
When Chen saw Ruozheng come out, she pointed at Ruozheng and made a bizarre statement.
Ruozheng laughed and replied, "Aren't you afraid that your son will die a violent death the moment I walk in the door?"
"you!"
Chen was so angry she was panting heavily: "Murder is punishable by death, do you dare?"
Ruozheng chuckled lightly: "I wouldn't dare."
Just as Chen breathed a sigh of relief, she heard her continue, "But if your son accidentally falls to his death or gets trampled by a horse while he's out, it doesn't seem to concern me, does it? What can a weak and frail woman like me do?"
"You...you shameless person!"
Chen couldn't find any other words to curse.
Ruozheng stepped forward and slapped her across the face: "Try swearing again! You're the most shameless one! Your son is shameless too, your whole family is shameless! You have the nerve to ask me for a marriage with such a mess, don't you even take a piss and look at yourself in the mirror to see if you're worthy! You're just clinging to life by relying on your ancestors' wealth, do you really think you're something special!"
"Today your son admitted in person that he is that shameless, despicable scoundrel. I spared his life, which is already a lenient decision. I didn't want to bother with you, but you keep causing trouble. Do you really think I'm easy to bully?"
"To be honest, when your son made a fool of himself in the street today, Princess Jinlan happened to be riding in the same carriage as me. Now that the princess has returned to the palace, she must have told the Emperor about it. The princess is young, yet your son's foul language has soiled her ears and corrupted her. How many heads do you have to lose?"
Hearing Ruozheng say this, Chen's legs went weak. How could Princess Jinlan be in the car?
Impossible, absolutely impossible!
Chen was extremely flustered, but she forced herself to calm down. Her mother-in-law had already gone to the palace to file a complaint with the emperor, and she believed that there would be a result soon.
Before she could think further, a group of people arrived, led by a eunuch, who announced to the crowd: "By imperial decree: Cheng Ying, the second son of the second branch of the Cheng'en Marquis's family, insulted Princess Jinlan in the street, tarnished the reputation of Miss Ruozheng of the Lu family, and has repeatedly abducted women, abusing his power to oppress others. His crimes are heinous, and he shall be exiled five thousand li! The members of the Cheng'en Marquis's family harbor evil intentions, lend money at exorbitant interest rates, and protect their descendants who have committed wrongdoings. They are unworthy of their positions and are stripped of their marquisate title, demoted to commoners!"
After saying this, he ordered the guards around him to drag Chen away.
After hearing what the eunuch said, Chen rolled her eyes and fainted. She didn't react at all as she was being dragged away.
After dealing with these people, the eunuch respectfully bowed to Jiang Jiuniang and Ruozheng and said, "Miss Ruozheng has been wronged. His Majesty has sent me to bring you a reward to calm your nerves."
As he spoke, he waved his hand, and large quantities of good things were moved into the mansion.
Ruozheng never expected such a good thing, and his somewhat unhappy mood immediately improved a lot.
"Thank you for your generous gift, Your Majesty."
Ruozheng performed a proper bow, his mouth almost stretched to his temples.
The eunuch smiled and said, "Her Highness the Princess wishes to become Miss Ruozheng's disciple. His Majesty has instructed me to inquire with Miss Ruozheng whether she would be willing to accept the Princess as her apprentice."
Ruozheng nodded emphatically: "Of course I am willing, and I will agree to the princess's request today."
The eunuch was very satisfied and said, "That's excellent. His Majesty and the Empress intend to hold a ceremony for the princess to formally become her apprentice. The time can be chosen by the young lady."
Ruozheng was flattered and surprised. She hadn't expected the emperor and empress to give her so much face. They probably wanted to use this apprenticeship banquet to support her and prevent those with impure intentions, like the Marquis of Chengen's family, from making any rash moves.
She sincerely said, "I don't understand these things, please let Your Majesty and Your Highness decide."
"Yes, then this servant will go back and report."
As the eunuch was about to leave with a smile, Jiang Jiuniang quickly had her maidservant slip him a large red envelope, bulging and exceptionally generous.
The eunuch's smile became even more genuine as he led his men away.
"My God, this emperor's temper and personality are too good! I've never seen such a reasonable emperor before. I've decided that I will definitely help him teach the princess well in the future and invent more machines to make Bei Yan famous!"
Ruozheng immediately pledged his loyalty, which amused Jiang Jiuniang.
"His Majesty is indeed a rare and wise ruler. If we serve him faithfully, our lives will surely be good."
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