Jiang Rongyin stood up, bowed her head, and replied, “Student understands.”
Seeing that Jiang Rongyin’s attitude was quite sincere, Sheng Huai’an didn’t say anything more.
When school ended, Lin Miaomiao looked at Jiang Rongyin, who had been left behind, with some worry.
“It’s alright, go back.”
Jiang Rongyin said to Lin Miaomiao with a smile.
Lin Miaomiao nodded and left the Xuezhi Hall.
Before long, only Jiang Rongyin remained in the school.
She held a pen in her hand, her head down as she wrote something.
As far as Jiang Rongyin was concerned, as long as she was prevented from seeing Jiang Yun.
She’s happy to do anything.
We should try to hide as long as we can.
The homework assigned by Sheng Huai’an wasn’t too heavy, but she didn’t want to go back, so she wrote very slowly.
“Not finished writing yet?”
After an unknown amount of time, Jiang Rongyin heard Sheng Huai’an’s voice.
She turned her head to look, and Sheng Huai’an was standing by the window.
“gentlemen.”
Sheng Huai’an’s gaze fell on the book that Jiang Rongyin had placed on the table.
“I’ll finish writing it soon.”
Jiang Rongyin covered the book with a piece of paper and said with a smile.
She writes for a while, then reads for a while; right now, she’s reading a travelogue.
As if he had thought of something, Sheng Huai’an said, “Come with me.”
Upon hearing Sheng Huai’an’s words, Jiang Rongyin didn’t know what he was going to do, but she still got up and left the school.
Jiang Rongyin’s leg injury had not yet healed, so she walked very slowly behind Sheng Huai’an.
Sheng Huai’an noticed her movements and slowed his pace.
“The travelogue you are reading was recorded in the previous dynasty.”
The implication is that the prefectures and landscapes recorded in that book have changed.
“The student was just bored and picked up a book to read.”
Jiang Rongyin replied softly, and Sheng Huai’an said from the front, “If you like, I have a copy, which I wrote down when I was young during my travels.”
Jiang Rongyin was still a little taken aback when she heard Sheng Huai’an’s words.
Sheng Huai’an was renowned for his talent from a young age, a rare prodigy.
He was well-read, humble, and polite. In his youth, he had also traveled to the mountains and rivers of Dayong, showing considerable courage.
So although Jiang Rongyin found him somewhat old-fashioned and boring, she still respected this gentleman very much.
I never expected him to look at things so carefully, and he even wanted to lend me his travelogue.
“Thank you, sir.”
After receiving a thank you from Jiang Rongyin, Sheng Huai’an did not continue speaking.
For a moment, only the sound of Jiang Rongyin’s limping footsteps and Sheng Huai’an’s leisurely pace could be heard in the long corridor.
When they arrived at Sheng Huai’an’s room, Jiang Rongyin looked at the books he had placed on the table.
It was the travelogue he had mentioned.
Sheng Huai’an bent down to hand it to her, and Jiang Rongyin felt a warmth in her heart as she looked at the travelogue.
In this palace, everyone avoided her like the plague, fearing to have any connection with her.
Besides Lin Miaomiao, Sheng Huai’an was the second person to show her kindness.
“We realize that the past cannot be changed, but the future can be pursued. We have not strayed too far from the right path, and we understand that what we thought was right yesterday is wrong today.” [Note]
Sheng Huai’an placed the travelogue in Jiang Rongyin’s hands and said a sentence.
The candlelight flickered in the wind, and he sat back down.
Jiang Rongyin’s heart was stirred by his words, as if by a gust of wind.
Sheng Huai’an thought that she was distracted in class because of Qin Shiyan’s engagement to Chu Qingyin.
She is truly a meticulous person.
“The past is like smoke, I should cherish it and thank you for your guidance.”
She carefully put away the travelogue, bowed, and left.
Sheng Huai’an watched Jiang Rongyin’s retreating figure, his eyes lowered in silence.
Having taught at the Xuezhi Academy for three years, he was naturally aware of Jiang Rongyin’s situation.
Before His Highness the Crown Prince returned to the palace, the people in the palace did not show much respect to Jiang Rongyin because of the Empress’s attitude.
But at least, Jiang Rongyin was registered under the Empress’s name, so no matter what, she was still a legitimate princess.
However, ever since His Highness the Crown Prince returned to the palace, Jiang Rongyin’s situation in the palace has become increasingly difficult.
Although he was her husband, Sheng Huai’an couldn’t interfere too much and could only hope that she would figure it out herself.
Don’t get stuck on a single point.
Jiang Rongyin walked slowly toward Guanghua Palace.
When school ended, she told Baoyin to go home and wait for her.
If Xiang Ming comes, tell him that you have been detained and cannot go to the East Palace tonight.
Jiang Yun is extremely busy; he should be resting by now.
She breathed a sigh of relief and felt a little happy.
However, before she even reached the Guanghua Palace, she encountered the person she least wanted to see on the way.
“Ninth Princess”.
Xiang Ming said respectfully, and Jiang Rongyin’s smile immediately vanished: “What are you doing here, Guard Xiang?”
Didn’t she already tell Bao Yin to stay in Guanghua Palace and wait for him?
Upon hearing Jiang Rongyin’s words, Xiang Ming replied, “His Highness knew that the Ninth Princess was detained in the hall today, so he specially sent his subordinates to fetch the princess to the East Palace.”
Xiang Ming’s expression was indifferent, revealing nothing.
When Jiang Yun woke up in the morning, he had already told Jiang Rongyin that she needed to go to the East Palace that night.
But as night fell, they waited and waited, but no one came.
Therefore, Jiang Yun sent Xiang Ming to Guanghua Hall. After receiving the news from Bao Yin, Xiang Ming went back to report.
Jiang Yun could see right through Jiang Rongyin’s little scheme.
However, within his permitted limits, he could allow Jiang Rongyin to act childishly.
The girl was very affectionate, so Jiang Yun didn’t say much.
But this was not a get-out-of-jail-free card for Jiang Rongyin to disobey his orders.
She was unwilling to come to the Eastern Palace, nor did she want to see him.
Jiang Yun insisted that Jiang Rongyin understand a certain principle.
He’s the only one who can turn the tables and make things happen at will.
Jiang Rongyin, who was holding the travelogue in her arms, suddenly felt her happy mood plummet.
“I’ll go back to the Guanghua Hall to change my clothes.”
After saying that, Jiang Rongyin moved her feet and headed towards the Guanghua Palace.
Xiang Ming, however, stood there motionless.
“Your Highness wishes to see the princess now.”
His tone left no room for argument, and his attitude was firm.
Jiang Rongyin looked at him, pursed her lips and remained silent. After taking a deep breath, she walked towards the East Palace.
She disliked Jiang Yun’s domineering nature, and even more so his unwarranted malice.
He can be nice to anyone, except her.
Jiang Rongyin had told Jiang Yun that if he didn’t want to see her, he could let her leave the palace, and she would go far away and never come back.
However, this led Jiang Yun to confine her in Guanghua Palace for three days.
Jiang Rongyin was exhausted, both physically and mentally, and eventually stopped mentioning the matter.
It was then that Jiang Rongyin finally understood.
As long as Jiang Yun doesn’t say he’ll let go, this palace will remain Jiang Rongyin’s prison.
When the two arrived at the East Palace, Jiang Rongyin immediately spotted Baoyin kneeling outside Yongxin Hall.
She walked over quickly, almost tripping and falling.
Bao Yin held a pot of tea above his head and knelt there.
“Precious silver…”
“His Highness said that Bao Yin failed to report in time, and it is right to punish him for his dereliction of duty.”
Xiang Ming followed behind Jiang Rongyin and said something. Jiang Rongyin clenched her hands and turned to enter Yongxin Palace.
Seeing Jiang Rongyin like this, Bao Yin was afraid that she would anger Jiang Yun again.
“Princess, I’m fine. His Highness only punishes me by making me kneel for two hours.”
Even so, Bao Yin’s hands had already begun to tremble. If she knelt for two hours, she would lose her legs.
Jiang Rongyin’s eyes reddened slightly as she walked into Yongxin Palace.
“You’ve finally decided to come?”