The sole objective now is to enter Blue Mountain Academy and pass the imperial examinations. Only by succeeding in officialdom can I get close to Li Fengsheng and his ilk, which will allow me to exert power and gradually eliminate Li Fengsheng, Li Tingting, and that Prince Duan.
It's been three years. The current Emperor is Xie Qianmo. I never expected Prince Duan to fail, allowing Xie Qianmo to ascend the throne.
Heaven truly has opened its eyes!
Three years ago, Xie Qianmo seemed insignificant, but who knew he was so deeply hidden? In the original owner's memories, after Xie Qianmo became Emperor, he bloodied the entire court. Those who opposed him back then were all beheaded; his methods were indeed brutal.
"Master, how can such a major decision be made so casually? Yun'er is still so young. Why are you putting so much pressure on him?"
Min's voice pulled Qin Yun back from his thoughts.
Qin Yun smiled. "Father's words are his bond. If you go back on your word later, your son will hold a grudge! However... there is one point that still puzzles me!"
"Speak your mind about any doubts, so we don't have any trouble later!"
"I was wondering if I absolutely must stay in Blue Mountain Academy for three years? If I pass the imperial examinations in two months, it seems I wouldn't need to stay at Blue Mountain Academy for three years, right?" Qin Yun put on a look of embarrassment.
Unexpectedly, Qin Yuanzhang laughed instead. "Hahaha, if you really make the list, that would be much better than staying at Blue Mountain Academy for three years!"
"It seems Father hopes your son will achieve academic success? So it's not really necessary to stay at that academy for the full three years, is it!"
Qin Yuanzhang said coldly, "Don't get happy too soon. I know exactly what you're capable of. Prepare yourself well. In three days, I will arrange for you to enter Blue Mountain Academy. You will apologize to the teachers then!"
"Yes, Father."
"Get up! You will have dinner here tonight!" Qin Yuanzhang was rarely happy, his eyes also carrying a smile.
Slowly standing up, Qin Yun's eyes darted around, and he pouted, "Going to Blue Mountain Academy does require preparation, but Father has restricted my monthly allowance for half a year. It seems I have nothing to prepare with. I'm just afraid I'll be too shabby when I get to the academy and embarrass Father!"
Qin Yuanzhang stroked his white beard and sneered, "You impudent boy, you're out of money and starting to act pitiful, aren't you? Who told you to make mistakes all the time? Blue Mountain Academy has uniform attire, so why would you need money?"
Qin Yun quickly replied, "Father, you don't understand. Blue Mountain Academy is a royal academy. Those inside are all young masters from wealthy and influential families. If I happen to get to know some young officials or even princes, and I don't have any money to treat them to a meal when we go out, won't that be embarrassing? It doesn't matter if I embarrass myself, but it won't do if I embarrass you, my elder!"
"It's rare for you to have such thoughts. Good!" Turning, Qin Yuanzhang said to the nearby Fu Bo, "Go to the accounting office and get a thousand taels of silver sent to Young Master's room!"
"Yes, Master."
Hearing that there was money, Qin Yun was overjoyed. See! You still have to go along with Qin Yuanzhang's wishes to get any benefits.
Min Shi listened and was a million times unwilling. "Master, it's just going to an academy, why would it need a thousand taels of silver? A hundred taels would suffice. Yun'er is young and doesn't know how to save money, but we can't indulge his whims! Everything in the Qin manor will eventually belong to Yun'er. We must save what we can. We can't spend so lavishly."
"Second Concubine, my father has already agreed, why are you meddling? If I recall correctly, two days ago, Third Sister spent a thousand taels at the largest silver shop in the capital to buy a bracelet. Is it acceptable for Third Sister to spend a thousand taels on jewelry, but not for me to go to the academy?"
"This... isn't your third sister preparing for today's Hundred Flower Banquet? Today the Grand Princess is hosting a banquet, attended by noble young ladies and gentlemen. We can't lose face either! Besides, if your third sister is taken a fancy to by some prince and enters the royal family, she will support us. Spending some money on her is only natural!"
Min Shi said, looking at Qin Yuanzhang, and smiled fawningly, "Master, Yu'er is also doing this for our Qin family. After all, Yun'er's reputation has been poor. If Yu'er doesn't work hard, what will our Qin family have to compare with others in the future? Wouldn't we be laughed at?" httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Speaking of Qin Yu, Qin Yuanzhang was quite pleased. Qin Yu had won the title of talented woman last year. She was proficient in zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and excelled in poetry and songs! Compared to the former Qin Yun, it was like the difference between heaven and earth.
"Yu'er is an sensible child." Qin Yuanzhang then turned to Qin Yun and said sternly, "Learn from your third sister, don't be idle all day!"
"Yes, Father! Then I will go down and prepare!" Qin Yun said and then scurried away.
Min Shi still wanted to stop him, but Qin Yun had already vanished.
Looking at Qin Yuanzhang, Min Shi sighed. "Master, how can you indulge Yun'er like this? You know he won't stay in Blue Mountain Academy. He must be scheming to get money from you. And yet, you actually believed him!"
"Enough, I only have this one son. Can you give me another son? He's actively proposing to go to Blue Mountain Academy, how rare! We should encourage him!"
Min Shi gritted her teeth secretly! She was a million times unhappy.
In the end!
This was blaming her for not giving him a son.
"Master, this is a thousand taels, how can you give it to Yun'er so casually? Why don't I keep it for him?"
Qin Yuanzhang snorted coldly. "Don't forget, Qin Yu spent a thousand taels just to buy a bracelet two days ago. Yun'er is actively going to the academy for the first time. Let alone a thousand taels, even ten thousand taels, I would agree!" After speaking, Qin Yuanzhang got up and left.
Min Shi twisted her handkerchief, as if she was about to tear off a skeleton.
Everything belongs to Qin Yun. Mother, let's see if your precious son has the fate to bear your favor.
When Min Shi arrived at Qin Yu's courtyard!
Qin Yu had just returned from outside.
"Mother, why are you here?"
Qin Yu's face was beaming with smiles, as if she had encountered something very happy.
"Alas!" Min Shi casually sat on a nearby wooden stool, sighing continuously.
"Mother, what's wrong?"
"It's all because of that pair of father and son, Qin Yuanzhang!"
Qin Yu raised an eyebrow. "Didn't Father punish that ugly monster? That's impossible! Qin Yun embarrassed himself so much today, shouldn't Father expel him from the family?"
Min Shi chuckled. "Not only was he not expelled, he actually conned a thousand taels and even proposed to go to Blue Mountain Academy! It's truly bizarre!"
"What?" Qin Yu frowned, her face turning extremely pale, her entire face almost contorted with ugliness.
"Mother, what exactly is going on? Qin Yun wants to go to Blue Mountain Academy, and Father even gave him a thousand taels?"