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Chapter 593 Lu Ge'er is going to participate in the scientific expedition

Lan Jie'er was fiddling with the pages of the book in her hands with her head down. Chu Ruohan glanced at her and asked softly, "Lan Jie'er, does Lu Ge'er know about this?"

Lan Jie shook her head, her voice choked with emotion: "Aunt, my brother is going to take the imperial examination this year and he's been studying day and night. I don't want to distract him."

Chu Ruohan sighed inwardly; this girl was indeed sensible. Song Ruyan listened from the side, her brows furrowing deeper and deeper.

"Then whose family did your grandmother choose?" Chu Ruohan asked again.

Lan Jie'er bit her lip: "He is the second young master of the Wang family in the south of the city. I heard that his family has quite a bit of money."

Chu Ruohan and Song Ruyan exchanged a glance and both understood the reason.

Madam Gu simply wanted to find a wealthy family for Lan'er to ease the burden on the household.

Song Ruyan couldn't help but speak up: "This Madam Gu is really something. Lan'er is only thirteen years old, and she's already in such a hurry to push her away?"

Lan Jie'er's eyes reddened: "Master, Grandmother said that girls are a burden if they stay at home. If they get engaged as soon as possible, the family will have less to worry about."

Chu Ruohan patted Lan Jie'er's hand tenderly: "Don't overthink it, there's still room for maneuver."

She paused for a moment, then said, "Lan'er, do you know why your aunt has had such a lot of influence in the household these past few years?"

Lan Jie shook her head blankly.

Chu Ruohan sighed: "Your aunt is quite capable. In the past few years, she has not only kept the concubines in the mansion under her control, but your uncle has also managed to get a job in the Ministry of Personnel."

“Even their eldest son is now a student of the Imperial Academy, a year earlier than your brother.”

Hearing this, Song Ruyan's face turned even uglier: "Now that the eldest son's family has made something of themselves, Master Gu will naturally not take such good care of Brother Lu anymore."

"That's right." Chu Ruohan gently stroked Lan Jie'er's hand. "I know very well that the two siblings haven't had an easy time in the mansion."

Lan'er finally couldn't hold back her tears and they fell: "Aunt, I'm not afraid of hardship, I'm just worried about my brother. He's already working so hard for the imperial examinations, if he gets distracted by my affairs..."

Chu Ruohan quickly interrupted her: "Silly girl, don't worry. I will mediate. Even if the marriage is settled, there are still several years to go, and things can change."

Her voice was gentle yet firm: "Once Brother Lü passes the imperial examination, things will naturally be different. By then, Sister Lan will be able to find a better marriage partner."

Listening from the side, Song Ruyan grew increasingly angry: "Rather than being ignored like this, it's better to separate from them sooner!"

Chu Ruohan quickly waved her hand: "Ruyan, please calm down. We need to wait for the right opportunity to separate the family. The children are still too young. Lu Ge'er is at a crucial stage of his studies right now. If we make a rash move, it will not be good."

"And there's the character for 'filial piety' above it!"

She glanced at Lan Jie'er and said, "Besides, if Lu Ge'er can pass the imperial examination this year, then everything will be fine. If not, we can discuss it further later."

Lan-jie wiped away her tears: "Auntie, Master, thank you. I... I was just scared..."

"What are you afraid of?" Song Ruyan held her hand. "With us here, would we let you suffer any injustice?"

At this moment, Gu Qingchen helped Qian Zhenyun over. Seeing Lan Jie'er's red and swollen eyes, he immediately asked with concern, "Sister Lan, why are you crying? Did someone bully you?"

Lan Jie quickly shook her head: "It's nothing, I just got some sand in my eye."

Although Qian Zhenyun was still a little weak, he still keenly sensed that something was wrong: "Sister Lan, if you have any difficulties, just tell us."

Gu Qingchen nodded in agreement: "That's right, we're all friends, let's figure things out together!"

Looking at the children, Chu Ruohan felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

She coughed lightly: "Alright, it's getting late, you should all go back and rest."

She looked at Gu Qingchen: "You haven't finished copying 'Women's Instructions' yet, hurry back and continue."

Gu Qingchen immediately made a face and said, "Mother, my hands are sore."

"You have to write even if it's bitter!" Chu Ruohan said sternly. "If you don't finish today, you'll have to double the amount tomorrow!"

Song Ruyan also said to Qian Zhenyun, "Zhenyun, although you rested today, you still need to continue practicing tomorrow. However, I will adjust the intensity and proceed gradually."

Qian Zhenyun nodded obediently: "Yes, Mother."

Just as the group was about to disperse, Haitang suddenly rushed over: "Madam, a man claiming to be the teacher of Bailu Private School has come outside and says he wants to see you."

Chu Ruohan was taken aback: "The teacher of Bailu Private School? What are you doing here at this time?"

Haitang shook her head: "I don't know either. That teacher only said that he had important matters to discuss."

Chu Ruohan and Song Ruyan exchanged a glance, both feeling a bit strange.

At this moment, the teacher from Bailu Private School suddenly arrived at the door, which must mean that something important had happened.

"Please come to the front hall." Chu Ruohan stood up. "I'll be right there."

She then looked at the children: "Go back to your respective homes and do what you're supposed to do. Don't wander around."

Gu Qingchen's eyes darted around, and he asked in a low voice, "Mother, is the teacher's visit related to the private school?"

Chu Ruohan glared at her: "You're just a kid, don't pry into adult matters! Go back and copy your books!"

Gu Qingchen could only walk back dejectedly, wondering in his heart why the teacher had suddenly come to visit.

Could it be related to what happened that day?

Or has something happened at the private school?

Chu Ruohan and Song Ruyan quickly arrived at the front hall.

Inside the hall, a scholar dressed in a blue Confucian robe stood respectfully, his face thin and his demeanor refined.

It was none other than Master Li from Bailu Private School.

"Madam Zhenguo, Madam Qian." Upon seeing the two, Master Li immediately bowed and greeted them.

“Master Li, there’s no need for such formalities.” Chu Ruohan gently gestured for him to sit down, her gaze falling on a tightly wrapped wooden box beside the master.

"I wonder what important matter brings you here today, Master?"

Master Li sat down at the lower end, cleared his throat, and said, "Madam, I have come today on the orders of Princess Lin of the Yong Prince's Mansion to pay you a special visit."

Chu Ruohan and Song Ruyan exchanged a glance, already understanding each other's intentions.

It was indeed related to Lin Chia-yu.

"Princess Lin said that Young Master Lin's safe return this time is largely due to the effective teaching of the teachers at Bailu Private School and the mutual help and friendship among his classmates."

Master Li spoke sincerely, repeating Lin Xingyao's words verbatim: "Especially His Highness the Crown Prince and Miss Gu, they stood by Young Master Lin through thick and thin during the crisis."

"Princess Lin has specially prepared this small gift, firstly to thank the private school for taking care of Young Master Lin, and secondly to take this opportunity to express her gratitude to Miss Gu and Young Master Qian."

As he spoke, he pushed the exquisite wooden box in front of Chu Ruohan.