After Chu Qing and Cheng Yunge married Northern Qi, Cheng Jiuyuan had an extremely leisurely life in the following days.

Every day I get together with a few sisters to travel around the mountains and rivers, appreciate flowers and drink tea.

Chu Wan was lying on a rocking chair in the teahouse's wing, looking at the lake and mountains outside the window and sighing, "This is how people should live. When Chu Qing left, he also took away the annoying Cheng Yunge. This is really a good thing that I dare not even dream of. I am afraid that I will never see these two again in my life if I marry into Northern Qi."

Zhu Jin and Yan Yu were naturally happy as well.

Needless to say, Zhu Jin was almost driven to collapse by Chu Qing. Now that Chu Qing was gone, she didn't have to stay in the mansion all the time.

Although Yan Yu trusted Pei Xuan, the other party was a legitimate princess. If Chu Qing had not suddenly married Northern Qi, she would have had no chance of winning.

Thinking of something, the smile on Chu Wan's originally leisurely face disappeared again.

She sighed: "Ah, I only have these few days to relax. I'm going to Baichuan Academy soon."

Zhu Jin paused with a smile on his face: "My father also asked me to go, saying that Madam Ling'an would give lectures in person, and if I learn anything, I will gain a lot."

The sadness on Chu Qing's face faded a little, and he sat up and put his arm around Zhu Jin's shoulders: "That's great, now I have a companion."

Cheng Jiuyuan asked: "Didn't the emperor order all unmarried women of the royal family to go? Your cousins ​​will all go, so how come you don't have a partner?"

Chu Qing sneered: "Those people are snobs. They usually fawn on Chu Qing. They don't even care about me, their sister. I just hope they won't mess with me."

Yan Yu smiled and said, "Don't be so sad. I went to the academy with my father. The environment there is very good, and the food in the town at the foot of the mountain is delicious. Master Zhu is right. It is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Madam Ling'an to teach in person. Just look at Yuan'er and you will know how lucky she is to be taught by Madam Ling'an."

Chu Wan's eyes lit up: "Hey? I almost forgot that we also have a backer! Sister Yu's father is the head of Baichuan Academy!"

The academy has positions such as the president, hall president, supervisor, hall recorder, lecturer, and hall guest. The hall president is only second to the president and is indeed a great supporter.

"My father has moved there so that I can catch up with the female school recruitment this time."

"So, you are going too?" Zhu Jin said in surprise.

Cheng Jiuyuan took a sip of tea and interrupted, "I'll go too."

The eyes of the other three lit up: "Are you going too?"

"My master is opening a girls' school for the first time, so naturally I have to go."

Chu Wan swept away her previous depression: "This is great! I can't wait to go to the academy now."

Zhu Jin sighed and said, "I hope the teachers won't be too strict. I've always felt sleepy when I read an article since I was a child."

Yan Yu smiled and said, "You're in trouble. I heard from Madam Ling'an that there will be a small test every half month, and the final results will be posted in front of the academy."

"Ah?" Zhu Jin widened his eyes and felt that there was no hope in life.

“I heard that after taking the test, you have to take it home and have your family write your name on it.”

"Ah?" Zhu Jin and Chu Wan were both numb.

Zhu Jin lowered her head. She could imagine her father's expression at that moment.

Chu Wan was not afraid of posting the results in the academy, for she was afraid that her father would test her on her studies.

She is a princess and her life is much easier than that of a prince.

Every time she saw her father testing her brothers on their homework, she was glad that she didn't have to endure his anger.

Cheng Jiuyuan picked up the tea, raised her eyebrows, and a hint of gloating appeared at the corner of her mouth.

Her Master Jiang seems to be easy to talk to, but he is actually very strict.

On the contrary, although her Master Yan looks cold, he is actually easier to talk to than Master Jiang.

Chu Wan looked at Zhu Jin and felt that they were the only two who shared the same suffering.

"It's okay. Sister Yu and Sister Cheng are both talented women. You won't stand by and watch me die, right?"

Cheng Jiuyuan's eyes were full of smiles: "You still don't understand my master. I'm afraid that when the time comes, even if we want to help, we will be powerless."

Yan Yu glanced at Cheng Jiuyuan and said, "Don't scare them anymore." Then he looked at Zhu Jin and the others and said, "One of you is the daughter of the Grand Tutor, and the other is a princess of the royal family. You have been exposed to this since childhood, so it will be no problem for you to pass the preliminary examination."

Zhu Jin felt very guilty.

Her father is a man of great talent, but she didn't inherit any of his talent.

Chu Wan leaned back on the recliner again, "That's right, this princess is at least better than Chu Yu and Wei Pianpian. Let's not talk about this for the last few days of our leisurely life."

Cheng Jiuyuan and others will go, which makes Chu Wan feel a lot more at ease.

Chu Heng, who was far away in Yancheng, was as relaxed as Cheng Jiuyuan at this time, at least that was what it seemed on the surface.

He slept until noon every day. Wei Tiankuang arranged someone to accompany him around Yancheng all day long. He also played the role of a hedonistic dandy to perfection.

Cai Qi cupped his hands and said, "In my opinion, this Fifth Prince is nothing to be afraid of. He is really here just to reward the Wei family army."

Wei Tiankuang didn't say anything, but Guo Zhi shook his head slowly: "Not necessarily. Some people hide things very well. This Fifth Prince is either really a playboy, or his scheming is so deep that it's hard to imagine."

Wei Tiankuang looked at Jiang Xiubai who had been silent the whole time: "Xiubai, what do you think of this Fifth Prince?"

Jiang Xiubai cupped his hands and said, "I think that no matter whether the Fifth Prince is a well-known figure or not, as long as he stays in Yancheng for one day, we must not let down our guard for one day."

Cai Qi glared at him: "You are talking nonsense..."

Wang Man interrupted him and said, "Big Beard, ever since the battle at Juque, you have been targeting Deputy General Jiang. It was just that you two had some disagreements over Lingchi and the other Juque leaders. Why are you so petty that you still remember it?"

Cai Qi snorted coldly.

He just couldn't stand Jiang Xiubai.

Who here has not fought in battles with the Wei family army?

Only Jiang Xiubai, who was one or two generations younger than the generals present, had a higher status than them.

No wonder many people in the military camp suspected that Jiang Xiubai was General Wei’s illegitimate son.

But he was very clear about Jiang Xiubai's background and always felt that General Wei was raising a tiger to cause trouble.

Jiang Xiubai glanced at Cai Qi and said nothing.

Wei Tiankuang gave the hungry Cai Qi a warning look, "Xiu Bai is right. Regardless of whether the Fifth Prince is pretending or not, he will return to the capital in ten days at most. We just need to stay alert and leave if nothing happens."

"I will retire at the end."

A few people walked out, and Wei Tiankuang looked at Cai Qi: "You stay."

After leaving the study, Wang Man patted Jiang Xiubai on the shoulder and said, "Don't bother with the bearded man. You are so young and yet you have climbed above him. He must be jealous."

"will not."

"That's good." Wang Man nodded and left.

Jiang Xiubai turned his head to glance at the study. The general who followed Wei Tiankuang to Weizhou that year was Cai Qi. The Wei family army that directly participated in the village massacre were all killed or fled, leaving only Cai Qi. It can be seen how much Wei Tiankuang trusted him.

Cai Qi and the others went out, approached Wei Tiankuang, and said in a low voice: "General, I think this Jiang Xiubai is really suspicious."

Wei Tiankuang looked at him sharply and said, "I sent people to the bottom of the cliff and found the bodies of those Juque people. You proposed to test him, and that night was the best time, but he didn't come."

"General, don't trust him easily. After all, he is... If he knew the truth of that year..."

"The only people who were involved in that incident are you and me now."

Cai Qi was shocked and expressed his loyalty repeatedly: "I am loyal to you, General."

"Then he has no way of knowing."

"But we have spies in our military camp. Otherwise, we wouldn't have been caught by the Third Prince so suddenly when we found a way to make money."

"You are right. There is indeed a spy in the army, but whether it is Jiang Xiubai is another matter. You can't hide the truth on your face. It is too obvious."

"I know that you, General, love talents, but..."

"The most urgent task is to find the spies planted by Chu Ze as soon as possible."

"I think Jiang Xiubai is the most suspicious."

"You are suspicious and prejudiced against him because you know his background."

Cai Qi clenched his fist: "I will definitely find evidence to prove that guy is not trustworthy!"

"Be more restrained in your daily life and go down."

Cai Qi bowed and walked out angrily.

When there was no one in the room, Wei Tiankuang's eyes suddenly became as deep as a wolf.

Although he just spoke for Jiang Xiubai, he actually didn't trust anyone, including Cai Qi.

He only believes in himself.

The spies planted by Chu Ze and the emperor must be found out as soon as possible.

"Someone is coming."

Two more secret guards suddenly appeared in the room.

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