Chapter 276: Protect the Cared Ones
When Sun Shaozong woke up again, it was already noon.
Seeing Shiliu and Furong had already arranged their meals, he simply wiped his face again with a handkerchief and casually asked, "Why, sister-in-law didn't ask you to stay for lunch before coming back?
I looked at her expression as if she meant to ask us for lunch.
Ruan Rong waited for Sun Shaozong to sit in the main seat and then welcomed Xiangling to sit. She picked up her chopsticks and first helped Sun Shaozong and Xiangling with some stewed deer hooves. Then she continued, "But a tall and strong servant girl whispered to her a few words, and she awkwardly changed her mind. Maybe there's something urgent.
Sun Shaozong knew what Jia Yingchun needed to do urgently. It was just about practicing a beginner's yoga posture based on the Seeking Children Secret Prescription that his Big Brother concocted.
Thinking about several of these postures and using Jia Yingchun's slightly plump body to display them, it was really a bit imaginative.
What are you thinking, Master?
Ruan Rong was puzzled and said, "Should it be that these dishes are not to your taste?
How could it be?"
Sun Shaozong hurriedly took a few bites of bluestem rice with a guilty heart and then picked up a pair of fat but not greasy deer tendons with chopsticks. Only then did he blurt out his words and said, "I was just thinking, yesterday I was very busy, and I didn't ask about the situation of Tingyis and Chengtaos palace exams.
It's best to come back with a champion.
Upon hearing the word palace examination, Ruan Rong also became interested and said with a smile, When the time comes, let Yi'er first follow Sister Xiangling for enlightenment, and then study with Tingyi for a few more years. Isnt it easy to score a 1st rank by then?
Xiangling quickly waved her hand and said, "I've only been studying for a few days now. How dare I delay our Cavalry Captain?
Bah~ It's just a false name, why do you keep mentioning it?"
Ruan Rong spat in her mouth, but the corner of her face couldn't hide it and burst into a smile.
Just as Sun Shaozong was talking and laughing, the scene in the main courtyard hall was somewhat disharmonious.
Jia Yingchun has already practiced the eleven most basic postures of yoga in the fourth group, and in addition, she has done half a set of soothing gymnastics to flex her body. At this time, she was already sweating profusely from exhaustion.
If she were to rely on herself, she might have already collapsed on the ground and couldn't move.
But with Siqi on the side, eyeing her eagerly and claiming to be thinking about her future, Jia Yingchun could only grit her teeth and persevere.
This beginner's move was not too difficult for ordinary young women, but Jia Yingchun's body was delicate and expensive.
No matter how inferior the treatment was to others in daily life, there were very few things that required her to do personally. In addition, her plump skin was no less than that of Xue Baochai and Wang Xifeng, but her height was only slightly inferior. Therefore, when performing various movements, it was always difficult to maintain balance in the center of gravity.
Fortunately, Xiuju has been taking care of her carefully, otherwise, the drama of hitting a big stone on her chest would have been staged several times.
As soon as the fourth group of movements was completed, Jia Yingchun fell and sat on the chair, panting uncontrollably as the peaks trembled, and fine beads of sweat couldn't stop sliding down to her white jade collarbone.
Seeing her snow-white lining all wet, Xiuju pleaded painfully beside her, "Sister Siqi, why don't we start with four groups? You see, Madam has been so exhausted. If there's any incident..."
Siqi drew out the secret prescription for seeking children and her gaze briefly paused on the words act according to one's abilities before nodding.
But then she said with a straight face, "Forget it today. Madam, it's better to be more conscious tomorrow. Many actions have been made wrong. You should know that how well you do in the future depends on whether this plan is successful or not.
Although Jia Yingchun had lost all her strength, she nodded solemnly.
Last night's lonely and empty boudoir, as well as the strong contrast this morning, have made Jia Yingchun completely understand that to establish a foothold in this mansion in the future, relying on family background and beauty was useless. Only giving birth to a son was the best solution.
Siqi saw her obediently responding and she let Xiuju support her into the room to change her wet clothes.
Siqi then left the courtyard on her own and called for the nearby woman on duty. To conceal the fact that he had never had a bridal chamber with Jia Yingchun, Sun Shaozu especially kicked everyone out of the backyard, leaving only the three masters and servants behind.
The reason, of course, was that Jia Yingchun liked to be quiet rather than noisy.
If the reason for such nonsense were in someone else's house, it might have forced the concubines to cry, make trouble, and hang themselves. However, under the pressure of Sun Shaozu, it was calm, and no one dared to question it.
However, it was precisely because of this that if Jia Yingchun wanted to instruct something, she must call someone from outside the courtyard.
Siqi had called out to the woman and was about to ask her to notify the kitchen to bring the lunch when there was a commotion in the front yard as if something was amiss.
Being curious, Siqi entrusted the woman to inquire about it.
The woman took the order and greeted her in the kitchen. She then took a few steps and followed the movement to the vicinity of the East Cross Courtyard, where she saw a high-ranking official in a red robe and jade belt angrily shouting and cursing.
There was still a person kneeling in front of that high-ranking official, but unfortunately, they were too far away to see who it was.
The woman was still waiting to get closer and take a closer look, but she was already stopped by servants from around the corner and scolded, "Are you crazy? That's Minister Wang from the Ministry of Personnel in the courtyard. If you run into him recklessly, our Master will definitely cut you alive.
Officials from the Ministry of Personnel?
The woman was startled. Even if she was non-educated, she knew that the Official was another name for the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel!
But what was the reason why the Minister of Personnel came here to curse?
At this moment, the second butler, Zhao Zhongji, hurried over and scolded from a long distance, "Scatter away. Do what you are supposed to do!
Those who have no identity were naturally prepared to obediently leave. There were a few veteran servants, but they were playful and smiling, hoping to make Zhao Zhongji accommodating so they could see the whole scene.
Just before they could speak, a majestic and tall figure flashed out from the corner, frightening everyone and quickly running away.
Second Master.
Zhao Zhongji hurriedly welcomed him and said cautiously, "Minister Wang is in a state of anger. Do you think we can wait until later
Sun Shaozong shook his head and strode to the East Cross Courtyard door. With one foot inside and one foot outside, he chuckled and said, "Minister Wang has come here with great pleasure. Our family is blessed.
Minister Wang reluctantly returned the greeting, but his face remained as gloomy as the bottom of a pot.
Sun Shaozong was increasingly puzzled by what Yu Qian had done, which made Wang Zhe so angry that he disregarded his identity and came to scold him.
So he cautiously probed and said, "Your Excellency seems to have an angry expression on his face. What extraordinary things did my unworthy nephew do?
Extraordinary things? Hmph!
Wang Zhe rolled his sleeve behind him and angrily said, "You might as well ask yourself what he wrote in the game theory volume of that palace examination.
Game theory?
Upon hearing these two words, Sun Shaozong's heart thudded. Originally, he thought it was the two masters and disciples who had a disagreement, but since it was the game theory, it would inevitably involve the political situation of the court!
This kid was usually steady and reliable. It shouldnt be that he suddenly made a big move during the palace examination, was it?!
Sun Shaozong shifted his gaze to Yu Qian, and his heart cooled again. He speculated that there was no mistake.
Im sorry, Thirteenth Uncle.
He saw Yu Qian respectfully kowtowing his head to Sun Shaozong, but his face was solemn, "I have accumulated some melancholic anger in my heart, and I really couldnt tolerate it any longer. But this was solemnly my own actions and I will never implicate you and the Minister.
Spat!
As soon as the words were finished, Minister Wang spat at Yu Qian and said, "I'm not dead yet. It's not your turn to handle anything.
He saw him shuffling around the yard a few times and then raising his chin, saying, "Don't expect the top and second armor of this palace examination. Prepare to become a fellow successful candidate.
After finishing speaking, he turned around and walked outside. Seeing the door, he suddenly stopped and turned to Sun Shaozong, saying, "Don't worry, this should not involve your brothers.
Before Sun Shaozong could react, the old man turned his back and went away.
Tch!
This old man was indeed a protector.
This could be seen in his attitude toward his daughter. Fortunately, Yu Qian got married long ago!
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