flstandardbreds Chapter 427 They still won't let us leave?
Chapter 427 They still won't let us leave?
However, it is quite remarkable that Xie Jue was able to gain the personal attention of Master Shen and be admitted to Jingyuan Academy.
So, by this calculation, two of the Xie family's grandchildren have actually entered Jingyuan Academy!
The thought of this made Lord Xie excited.
He earned this title through his military achievements.
But I have always hoped that the younger generation can follow the path of literature.
Compared to fighting on the battlefield, where one could lose their life at any moment, civil officials were indeed much safer.
Lord Xie looked at Xie Jue, his tone filled with genuine satisfaction.
“Jue’er, the fact that you were accepted as a student by Master Shen shows that you truly have extraordinary talent. Your grandfather was right about you. Although you are young, you are quick-witted and will surely achieve great things in the future.”
Xie Jue looked up at Lord Xie and felt that something was wrong.
He hadn't changed much; it was only after he entered Jingyuan Academy that he was praised like this for the first time.
It's unclear whether the praise was directed at him or at Jingyuan Academy.
Although Xie Jue was dissatisfied, he still made a full reaction on the surface.
His eyes were sparkling, and he looked a little shy.
"Thank you for the praise, Grandfather. I will definitely study hard!"
Lord Xie nodded in satisfaction, then handed him the brocade box on the red lacquered tray.
Upon opening, inside was a fine piece of mutton-fat jade.
Xie Jue held the jade pendant in her small hands and bowed, saying, "Thank you, Grandfather, for bestowing this jade upon me!"
Then, Lord Xie turned his gaze to Qin Jiuwei.
A smile appeared on his face, and his tone was full of obvious approval.
"Jiuwei, you've taught these two children very well! Jingyuan Academy hasn't recruited any new students for so many years, and you've managed to teach two of them all at once. It's truly remarkable."
"Thank you for your kind words, Lord Marquis. Jing-ge'er and Jue-ge'er are naturally gifted. I didn't do anything special; they are simply good enough on their own," Qin Jiuwei said.
Lord Xie waved his hand, "This is not the time for modesty."
“Jingyuan Academy, so many people long to get in, and now two of our Xie family’s grandchildren have been admitted! This is a blessing for the Xie family, and it is also thanks to you.”
Madam Xie looked at her with a smile, "Jiuwei, you are truly our family's lucky star."
Qin Jiuwei quickly waved her hand and said with a smile, "Madam, you flatter me. I was just doing my duty."
"You're just too modest." Old Madam Xie put down her teacup, took off a lustrous white jade bracelet from her wrist, and handed it to her.
“I’ve worn this jade bracelet for decades and have always wanted to give it to you on a good occasion. Now that Jing-ge’er and Jue-ge’er are so successful and you’ve worked so hard, this bracelet is a small token of my appreciation.”
Qin Jiuwei was taken aback and quickly stood up to decline, saying, "Madam, this is too precious, I really cannot accept it."
Madam Xie smiled and shook her head, then placed the bracelet directly into her hand.
"Please accept Grandmother's kind offer," Xie Yanli said from the side.
It was something Jiuwei deserved all along.
Madam Xie quickly spoke up as well.
Seeing this, Qin Jiuwei had no choice but to respectfully accept the jade bracelet and solemnly bow.
After the meal, Lord Xie put down his chopsticks and gestured to his servants to refill his tea.
He glanced around, his tone somewhat relaxed.
"It's rare for everyone to be all here, so let's sit a little longer and chat about everyday things."
What does this mean? They won't let us leave?
Xie Jingchun raised her eyes, a sharp, cold glint flashing in her phoenix eyes.
Seeing his expression, Qin Jiuwei couldn't help but chuckle inwardly, and then quickly spoke.
"My lord, the children still have a lot of homework to do. The teachers at Jingyuan Academy always assign a heavy workload."
"Jue'er came back late today because he has too much to learn every day. Chun'er has been studying military books recently, so he also has to go back early."
Qin Jiuwei was telling the truth.
But it's also true that I don't want to stay here any longer.
Upon hearing this, Lord Xie seemed to hesitate for a moment, but ultimately nodded with a smile.
"Alright, since that's the case, let's not keep them any longer. Let's go back quickly."
He put down his teacup, stood up, and turned to look at the children. “Since the teacher has assigned homework, then you should study hard and not slack off.”
The group then got up and left.
Qinglan Courtyard.
Xie Yanli glanced at the gifts carried by the servants behind him, then looked at the children in front of him.
She said gently, "Remember to take these gifts to your room and keep them safe."
Xie Jingchun's eyebrows twitched slightly, and he muttered softly, "Why didn't Grandfather send these things before? Now he's suddenly being so generous."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xie Jue nodded immediately, like a chick pecking at rice.
That's it!
Xie Jing didn't speak, but he seemed to agree.
Xie Yanli turned to look at him, "You really hate your grandfather?"
His voice was neither loud nor soft, yet it carried an invisible pressure.
If it were anyone else, they would probably be so frightened that they would kneel down.
But Xie Jingchun had known him for so long that she was no longer afraid of him; otherwise, she wouldn't have said such arrogant things in front of him.
“Father, I do not dislike my grandfather,” Xie Jingchun said.
He paused for a moment after he finished speaking.
"All I know is that I'll be good to whoever is good to me."