Qiu Tianqi left with a flick of his sleeve.
Seeing that Qiu Tianyun had left, the Shen family had no choice but to leave as well.
Yang Cui said to Cen Xiao, "Your godfather left because I angered him. Aren't you going to go see him?"
"He's not as important as you. Besides, you're not wrong."
The truth is always hard to hear. If you can't even raise your own daughter well, what right do you have to educate others?
"It's just a punishment that Shen Nan is not allowed to study in the South Study. It's as if I've done something heinous. Instead of wasting time causing trouble for me, you should stay home and reflect on your actions and educate your children properly."
Yang Cui got angry just thinking about it.
At this moment, Yang Cui had no idea how significant the impact would be if the emperor forbade Shen Nan from studying in the Southern Study.
Cen Xiao paused for a moment and then explained, "If Shen Nan cannot study at the Southern Study, it will be seen by others as a sign of moral depravity. Good academies and teachers are unlikely to accept him, which is why the Shen family hurriedly sought out my godfather to act as a persuader."
"Is it really that serious?" Yang Cui only wanted to teach the Shen family a lesson and make an example of them; she never imagined that Shen Nan would pay such a heavy price.
Cen Xiao added, "You shouldn't feel guilty. Knowing that the imperial examinations value reputation highly, the Shen family should cherish their reputation. Now that they dared to do it, they should have the courage to bear the consequences."
The Emperor hadn't originally intended to punish Shen Nan this way, but the Shen family mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, knowing they were in the wrong, still came to Yang Cui's house early in the morning demanding an explanation. Their inability to distinguish right from wrong and their unreasonable behavior prompted the Emperor to punish them severely.
The Shen family now hates Yang Cui to the core, but for now they can only keep a low profile. It is obvious that the emperor is on Yang Cui's side.
The news about the Shen family spread quickly. The celebrities in the capital were both curious and in awe of Yang Cui. The ministers instructed their families one by one that even if they could not befriend Yang Cui, they must not offend her. They must not offend her. They said it three times because it was important!
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Yang Cui received an invitation from the Marquis of Zhongyi's mansion. It turned out that ten days later was the 68th birthday of the old lady of the Marquis of Zhongyi's mansion, and Yang Cui was invited to the banquet.
The Marquis of Zhongyi's residence is the maternal family of the Third Prince's wife, who is the future Empress. Yang Cui could not refuse this banquet no matter what.
The invitation not only invited Yang Cui, but actually invited Yang Cui's whole family.
This gathering will surely attract all the celebrities of Kyoto, and it will also be Yang Cui's first appearance at a high-society gathering. She will represent not only Yang Cui herself, but also the General's Mansion, so Yang Cui has no choice but to take it seriously.
Fortunately, there are still some days before the banquet, so there is enough time to prepare.
Yang Cui had a tailor from Jinxiuge invited to her home to make clothes for her family. Cen Xiao gave Yang Cui a pile of jewelry to choose from.
There are also rules to follow when dressing for a banquet; one must not be impolite, but also not steal the spotlight from the host.
Yang Cui chose jewelry for herself and her two daughters based on the style and color of their clothes that day.
My daughter is still young, and wearing gold and silver would look a bit tacky, so I only chose simple earrings and pearl hair accessories for her. Although they are simple, they are not cheap, and the materials used are quite good.
"Put everything away for now. The banquet is still three days away. You all stay home and learn from the nanny and the teacher. I'm going to stay at the estate for two days."
Yang Cui needed to go and check on how the farm on the estate was being built. Although her subordinates would follow her orders, it didn't mean she could just sit back and do nothing.
"Mother, can't you take us with you?"
"Mom, didn't you say you were going to take us into business? I want to go too."
“You are still young, there’s no rush to start a business. You should first learn from the master and the nanny, and learn how to manage a household.”
Er Ya and San Ya looked disappointed.
"If you need anything, just ask Butler Cui. Mother will be back soon, my dear."
Yang Cui gave the children a few instructions and then led them to the outskirts of the city.
"Whoa!" The carriage suddenly braked sharply, and Yang Cui, Xi Hongmei, and the others all crashed into each other.
At this moment, Ma Ming, who was driving the carriage, said, "Madam, there's something going on ahead!"
Yang Cui was startled; Ma Ming's statement about something being wrong was definitely not an ordinary situation!
Immediately afterwards, they heard the sound of swords clashing.
“They’re not coming for us!” Ma Ming said. “There are two groups of people fighting ahead.”
"Ma Ming, go check if they are bandits or robbers. If they are seeking revenge, we will not interfere, but if they are bandits or robbers, we will lend a hand, but be careful."
"yes!"
As soon as Yang Cui finished speaking, those people attacked her, and they were only a few meters away from her.
Three masked men were fighting a middle-aged man who was also protecting a teenager, so he was at a disadvantage in the fight.
Su Yutang gripped her weapon tightly as she stepped off the carriage, ready to act ruthlessly if anyone dared to harm Yang Cui!
Xi Hongmei also shielded Yang Cui behind her, thinking that if there was any danger, she would stand in front of her.
“Madam, that young man is Cheng Yilin, the nephew of the old lady of the Chen family.” Su Yutang recognized the disheveled young man.
"What did you say his name was?" Yang Cui became very excited.
“Cheng Yilin, I’ve met him once before.”
Cheng Yilin, Yang Cui was very familiar with this name.
Cheng Yilin is twelve years old this year. His father is the prefect of Luyang. He is the eldest son in his family. He lost his mother at an early age and had a hard time making a living under his stepmother.
However, he was very intelligent and would pass the imperial examination in the year after next, becoming the top scholar at the age of fourteen. He was a promising young man with great potential.
But that's not why Yang Cui remembered him.
Yang Cui was deeply impressed by him because in the original story, both Daya and Erya liked him, but he liked Erya. Just when he was about to go and propose marriage, Erya had an accident.
Not long after, Sanya got into trouble again.
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