Chapter 8 (Part 1)

Chapter 8: Taking Things One Step at a Time in Romance

And so, everyone began to pick up their textbooks and head to the classroom.

In the Jing Yi Pavilion.

"Jijiu Daren, I have already given the instructions. This Lu Yuner is quite obedient and has willingly complied with the arrangements," Du Hongying said, slightly bowing and looking at the Jijiu Daren with a flattering expression. The Jijiu Daren was standing by the curio shelf, carefully wiping porcelain with a silk handkerchief. Du Hongying continued to praise, "To think of how ignorant she was before, daring to disrespect you. She probably never imagined she'd end up like this. Now that she's been demoted and works under you, Jijiu Daren, she must be feeling extremely regretful."

"What do you know!" Hu Lanzhen put down the red-glazed willow leaf vase in her hand and gave her a sidelong glance, saying coldly, "This Lu Yuner is not as simple as you think."

The latter half of her words became icy, and a hint of malice flashed in her turbid eyes.

Hu Lanzhen turned and sat in the official's hat chair, with Du Hongying following closely behind.

Hu Lanzhen picked up the tea on the table and gently brushed the lid, "However, this Lu Yuner is indeed a talented and rare woman. She has only been the Minister of Revenue for a year, yet her political achievements are remarkable. To have such accomplishments at such a young age, her abilities cannot be underestimated. By all rights, she should be rising rapidly in her official career. How could she suddenly be demoted?"

Du Hongying carefully speculated, "Well... since the new Emperor ascended the throne, there have been many changes in officialdom. Lu Yuner has always been unaware of the situation. Perhaps she offended Her Majesty in some way."

After sipping her tea, Hu Lanzhen narrowed her eyes, her gaze turning colder, "Those above have said that regardless of the reason, we must be careful. As long as Lu Yuner behaves herself, we can leave her alone for now. The main thing is that it's been a year since that item disappeared. The longer we delay, the more dangerous it becomes. We must find it quickly, otherwise, our heads might not stay on our shoulders."

Hearing the Jijiu Daren say this, Du Hongying involuntarily swallowed hard, cold sweat breaking out on her shiny forehead. She responded, "Yes."

At the mention of this, Du Hongying silently cursed to herself. Over the past year, she had spared no effort, turning the Imperial College upside down, but to no avail. It was all because that wench was so good at hiding things.

Hu Lanzhen slightly raised her eyelids to look at Du Hongying, a meaningful smile hanging at the corners of her eyes lined with fine wrinkles, "I heard your youngest son recently became a Guiren. Congratulations, Jiancheng Daren!"

Du Hongying's eyes rolled, immediately understanding. She quickly flattered, "That's right, my youngest son was just recently made a Guiren by Her Majesty. Oh, by the way, I just noticed that there are still a few empty spots on your curio shelf, Jijiu Daren. I recently received some fine Jun kiln porcelain from a friend."

Du Hongying paused here, glancing at the Jijiu Daren's expression. Seeing her eyebrows raise, she continued, "As people say, 'One color enters the kiln, a myriad of colors emerge.' The glaze of Jun kiln porcelain is crystalline and brilliantly colorful. I thought to borrow these flowers to present to Buddha, offering them to you, Jijiu Daren. I hope you won't find them lacking."

"As the saying goes: 'A piece of Jun kiln porcelain is worth more than a fortune,'" Hu Lanzhen smiled, her tone lifting slightly as she spoke, "Jun kiln porcelain is extremely precious. Since it was a gift from a good friend to you, Jiancheng Daren, how could I take what others cherish? This doesn't seem quite right!"

Du Hongying fawned, "If it weren't for Jijiu Daren's help, how could my youngest son have achieved his wish? This is just a token of my appreciation. I hope Jijiu Daren will accept it."

Hu Lanzhen's smile widened, the curve of her lips growing larger: "Hmm, alright! Since it's Jiancheng Daren's heartfelt intention, I'll accept it. Have it sent to my residence another day!"

Du Hongying, her heart as clear as a mirror, smiled ingratiatingly and said, "Yes."

At this moment, a cute male student happily walked into the Lexin Hall.

The cute male student waved his hand, excited and pretending to be profound, "According to reliable information, a female doctor will soon be coming to our male academy. Do you know who the female doctor coming to our male academy is?"

The students all crowded around, asking curiously, "Who is it?"

The cute male student smiled sweetly, his fair little face immediately revealing a pair of charming dimples, and hinted, "Do you remember the woman in white standing next to the Siye Daren on the day of the Vegetable Sacrifice Ceremony? The female doctor who will soon be teaching in our Lexin Hall is her."

As soon as the male student said this, discussions broke out, and the place was in an uproar.

"It's really her! That's wonderful!"

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