pjbooks Chapter 594 She could see much further than the average person.
Chapter 594 She could see much further than the average person.
Haitang stepped forward and carefully opened the box. Inside, several fine writing implements and a few pieces of elegant brocade were neatly arranged, each of them quite valuable, demonstrating the utmost courtesy.
Chu Ruohan's gaze lingered on the gifts for a moment, a polite smile on her face.
“Your Highness is too kind. Jiayou is a good boy, and he was able to escape danger this time because of his own good fortune.”
Song Ruyan listened from the side, but she was somewhat unconvinced.
The so-called gratitude to the teacher and fellow students is clearly just an excuse to try and establish a connection with the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, and incidentally, to further enhance the reputation of the Prince Yong's mansion.
"Master, how is Young Master Lin's injury?" Chu Ruohan asked casually.
"Reporting to Madam, Young Master Lin only suffered superficial injuries and is not seriously hurt. He will recover in a few days," Master Li replied respectfully.
"That's good." Chu Ruohan nodded slightly and said, "When you return, please convey my gratitude to the princess. Tell her that we have accepted the gift and appreciated her sentiments."
Having said all that needed to be said, Master Li rose to take his leave.
Chu Ruohan personally escorted him to the door, exchanged a few more polite words, and then turned back.
Seeing that Master Li had walked away, Song Ruyan couldn't help but curl her lips: "Lin Xingyao certainly knows how to behave. She thinks she can get on our good side by sending such a small gift? She's really scheming."
Chu Ruohan sat back down in her chair, picked up her teacup and took a sip, her gaze deep and thoughtful: "Ruyan, don't underestimate Lin Xingyao. What she gave wasn't a gift, but a favor."
"Lin Jiayou really did make a contribution when the Crown Prince was in danger this time."
Chu Ruohan had interacted with her across two lifetimes and knew from the start that this person was cunning, but was trapped in romantic love and unable to extricate herself...
Lin Xingyao didn't deliver it herself, nor did she let the servants of the Yongwang Mansion deliver it. Instead, she troubled Master Li. Wasn't she afraid that he would refuse?
"She clearly wants to use the child to get in touch with the Crown Prince and Qingchen." Song Ruyan snorted, her tone tinged with disdain.
“Yes.” Chu Ruohan put down her teacup, a shrewd glint in her eyes. “The Crown Prince, Qingchen, and Jiayou. If these three can truly work closely together, they will be a force to be reckoned with in the future.”
"She sees much further than most people."
"By the way, when the teacher came, did he also mention Lin Jiayou's punishment of copying texts?" Song Ruyan suddenly remembered and asked.
Chu Ruohan shook her head: "No, not at all. I suppose Princess Lin has already dealt with it. After all, Jiayou was meritorious in protecting the Emperor, and His Majesty even praised him, so he probably won't be punished further."
“That’s true.” Song Ruyan said thoughtfully, with a hint of helplessness in her tone. “However, our Qingchen and His Highness the Crown Prince are not so lucky.”
Chu Ruohan sighed softly, "Yes. However, this lesson may not be a bad thing for them. I hope they can truly understand the seriousness of this matter and not act so recklessly again in the future."
As she spoke, her gaze turned to the window and landed on Qian Zhenyun's figure squatting in a horse stance.
"Zhenyun's constitution is indeed a bit weak, Ruyan, you have to be careful," Chu Ruohan reminded him.
Song Ruyan waved her hand: "Don't worry, I'll be careful. But you have to keep a close eye on Qingchen. Even though she was punished this time, I can tell from her personality that she's still restless."
Chu Ruohan smiled helplessly: "That's right. This girl has been wild since she was little."
The two chatted for a few more minutes, and the topic quickly returned to Lan Jie'er's marriage.
"Ruyan, what do you think we should do about Lan'er's matter?" Chu Ruohan asked.
Song Ruyan frowned: "I think Madam Gu's intention is to get rid of Lan'er as soon as possible. Although the Wang family has some money, their reputation is not good. If Lan'er really marries into that family, I'm afraid she will suffer."
Chu Ruohan pondered and said, "Yes. If I were to marry into a family like that, being bullied would be a minor matter... However, I shouldn't directly interfere in the affairs of the Gu family."
Song Ruyan was somewhat indignant: "We can't just stand by and watch Lan Jie'er jump into a fire pit, can we? Back when Lu Ge'er and Lan Jie'er were bullied in the mansion, I wanted to take them over, but you always said the time wasn't right."
Chu Ruohan patted Song Ruyan's hand and comforted her, "Ruyan, don't be anxious. I have my own plans."
She paused, then said, "The most important thing now is Lu Ge'er's imperial examination. As long as he passes with flying colors, the future of both siblings will naturally be secured."
Song Ruyan sighed, "That's all we can do. I hope Brother Lü can live up to expectations."
"He's a smart kid, he'll definitely live up to everyone's expectations." Chu Ruohan's eyes held a hint of anticipation.
At this moment, in Gu Qingchen's boudoir, she was lying on her desk, her brush slowly moving across the rice paper, writing the two crooked characters "Women's Instructions".
But he was thinking about Master Li's visit.
"Why did the teacher suddenly come?" Gu Qingchen muttered, the face of Lin Jiayou appearing in his mind.
"Could it be that Lin Jiayou's injury has worsened? That shouldn't be the case. Father said that he only had superficial injuries that day."
She thought of His Highness the Crown Prince again, wondering if he, like her, had a sore hand and neck from copying the Classic of Filial Piety a hundred times as punishment.
"Sigh, when will this ever end!" Gu Qingchen wailed, throwing the calligraphy brush aside.
Chu Ruohan's voice rang out at the doorway just in time: "Gu Qingchen, you're slacking off again!"
Gu Qingchen was startled and quickly picked up the brush, obediently copying the text.
A mother's ruler is no joke.