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Chapter 114: Master Shen
Chapter 114: Master Shen
After calming Sui Sui down, Princess Qi went to the front yard and called for Doctor Liu to inquire about his granddaughter's situation.
Upon hearing her out, Doctor Liu didn't immediately agree but smiled and said, "I have no objections, of course. However, I'm not sure about Meng Meng's thoughts on this matter. I'll have to discuss it with her in detail when I return home."
Princess Qi nodded in agreement. "Of course."
While it was true that for many matters, it was enough for the adults to make the decision and expect the children to obey, the Princess tended to be more indulgent toward children.
She often sought their opinions on various matters.
In fact, she had learned this very attitude from Doctor Liu.
So, when Doctor Liu responded in this manner, Princess Qi wasn't surprised at all.
After discussing the matter of a companion for Sui Sui's studies, Princess Qi casually inquired about Doctor Liu's family.
Towards the end of their conversation, she brought up the palace again. "How is Concubine Yue doing? I heard she was ill some time ago."
Concubine Yue had fallen ill while Doctor Liu was away from the capital.
Princess Qi wasn't sure if his family had informed him about this upon his return.
Hearing this, Doctor Liu nodded. "I heard she has mostly recovered."
Although Doctor Liu no longer served in the Imperial Hospital, his son still did.
So, if he really wanted to inquire about the palace, he could certainly find out.
Reassured that the person was doing well, Princess Qi nodded with relief and then spoke some more about Sui Sui's health.
The child was still young and had endured too much hardship in the past.
From now on, the Princess intended to make it up to her and ensure she was well taken care of.
As the conversation drew to a close, Princess Qi, still feeling somewhat uneasy, asked softly, "I heard that the children of the Jinyang Marquis Manor are still in the separate residence?"
Doctor Liu nodded. "Yes, they're still being taught manners and etiquette."
He wanted to add that the Jinyang Marquis Manor valued face greatly and would surely ensure their young ladies were well-educated before allowing them to make an appearance.
However, it didn't seem appropriate to gossip about their manners behind their backs, especially in front of their relative.
So, after considering this, he decided to keep these thoughts to himself.
Doctor Liu's silence was out of consideration for the Marquis Manor.
Princess Qi, on the other hand, didn't have such concerns. She humphed lightly and said, "The rules in their manor, and the way they teach them… well, it's all rather questionable."
The Marquis himself was unreliable, and most of the female members of the household didn't have a screw tight.
In Princess Qi's opinion, the Jinyang Marquis Manor was beyond redemption.
Princess Qi was usually very good-natured, and the fact that she was speaking like this now was only because she was still upset about Sui Sui's situation.
Hearing her words, Doctor Liu felt a sense of satisfaction, but he didn't voice his agreement. He merely smiled and remained silent.
Princess Qi didn't want to waste any more breath on this matter.
However, because of Sui Sui's situation, she had paid a little more attention to the Jinyang Marquis Manor.
Sui Sui had been sleeping for quite a while, and Princess Qi, feeling anxious, went to check on her a couple of times.
Fenghuan Rui and the others had finished their morning classes, but Sui Sui was still asleep.
The siblings wanted to visit their sister, but Princess Qi stopped them, fearing that they would disturb her rest.
Fenghuan Rui felt a little disappointed, but after the morning classes ended, he realized he was hungry.
So, he and the others headed towards the dining hall.
Princess Qi asked Aunt Qiu to arrange for lunch to be served while she took Haitang to meet Master Shen.
It was only proper to inform Master Shen that Sui Sui would be attending his classes from now on.
Although Master Shen was known for his open-mindedness and didn't discriminate when it came to teaching, it wouldn't do to just impose without prior notice.
Aware that Master Shen disliked beating around the bush, Princess Qi cut straight to the point after he arrived.
Master Shen nodded after listening, "That child seems rather spirited."
It wasn't easy to earn Master Shen's praise.
Princess Qi smiled awkwardly, "She's also a pitiful child."
Not wanting Master Shen to dislike teaching Sui Sui because she was a girl, Princess Qi continued to play up her pitifulness, recounting many of Sui Sui's sad past experiences.
Although Master Shen was a scholar, he was also well-versed in martial arts.
After hearing about Sui Sui's past and learning of Chen Daling's despicable actions, he became so angry that he clenched his teeth!
Master Shen was old, his hair mostly white, and he usually had a gentle smile on his face, looking like a friendly teacher.
But at this moment, his eyes were wide with anger, and his beard seemed about to fly off his face as he roared, "What is Liu Xuancham good for? Why did he even bother coming back? Has he gone blind?!"
Liu Xuancham was Liu Dafu's full name.
Master Shen had taught him for a few days, and the saying goes, "One day as a teacher, a father forever."
So, it was quite normal for him to shout his name like this.
Princess Qi: ...
Her intention was only to play up Sui Sui's pitifulness, not to stimulate the Master.
Princess Qi felt helpless and a little embarrassed.
According to King Qing, they had already dealt with the matter.
However, due to Xu Yayao's presence, they couldn't directly beat them up and kill them.
If they did, it would only play into Xu Yayao's hands. Although Princess Qi looked down on the Jin Yang Marquis, it would be a waste of a good opportunity for an ordinary village girl to become the Marquis' daughter.
So, why should Xu Yayao be allowed to benefit, and also help her get rid of future troubles? Princess Qi thought that Liu Dafu's handling of the situation was appropriate.
Now that Master Shen had asked, Princess Qi softly replied, "I heard that they beat him up pretty badly, but because the matter involved a lot of people, they only beat him up and didn't kill him."
Master Shen was tight-lipped, and since this matter involved Sui Sui, Princess Qi decided to tell him the truth.
She also didn't hide the fact that Xu Yayao had been recognized by the Jin Yang Marquis Manor.
If she wasn't sincere, and if she angered Master Shen again, then Sui Sui's chances of attending his classes would be ruined.
Now it seemed that she would be able to go.
It was just uncertain whether...
Master Shen would be able to control his temper.
Students' fear of their teacher was sometimes deeply ingrained.
Princess Qi was actually a little scared at this moment.
On the outside, she looked calm and collected, but inside, she was just barely holding it together.
Fortunately, Master Shen's anger subsided considerably after hearing that Chen Daling had been beaten twice.
He finally waved his hand and said, "Alright, when she's ready, send her over.
Then, after a moment's thought, he added, "If the Princess doesn't mind, I'll have my second wife come over to keep Sui Sui company. It's better to have more girls around, so they can look after each other."
"Second wife" referred to Master Shen's second granddaughter, who was eleven years old.
She was a very quiet young lady, and Princess Qi had met her twice and liked her quite a bit.
She was much older than Sui Sui and was already at an age where she understood things.
If she were there to accompany Sui Sui, Sui Sui would probably adapt to life in the capital much faster.
Princess Qi was grateful for Master Shen's consideration.
On her way back to her courtyard, she mentioned to Aunt Qiu, "If you come across any rare books in the future, be sure to keep them for now. We must properly thank the Master."
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