Yun Qianyue paused, thinking, This guy doesn't even fear the wind when he speaks nonsense with his eyes wide open. When has his rod been striking my hand every day? During my stay in the Rongwang Manor, I never saw his shadow even once. Is that called teaching? However, he was right about one thing—there was no affection between her and him. If Ye Tianqing was the most disliked person in her heart, then Rongjing was undoubtedly second.
"Oh?" Ye Tianqing was momentarily taken aback, his gaze darkening for a moment before it softened. He turned to Yun Qianyue. Though only her side profile was visible, he could see her gritting her teeth, glaring at Rongjing. He immediately smiled and said, "It seems that Miss Yue is indeed a bit unruly, but perhaps Young Master Jing has set his expectations too high. She is not like other girls. From a young age, she has not been interested in learning to read and write. Forcing her to learn now, naturally, she can't accept it. I've noticed that she has lost weight these past few days. Young Master Jing doesn't pity her, but there are others who do care for her."
Yun Qianyue immediately felt nauseous. Please don't tell me that the one who cares for me is him—I'd rather die from disgust.
"There's an ancient saying, 'When the rooster crows, one rises to practice,' or 'One suspends oneself by a beam or pricks oneself with a needle to study.' And there are sayings like 'Studying with a book under one's arm,' or 'Reading by the light of fireflies and moonlight.' These tales of hardship are all much more difficult than the few rods she received. If she's already feeling pitiful after just a few days of learning and losing some weight, then according to Ye Tianqing, she might as well stop learning altogether and remain an ignorant woman," Rongjing said.
Yun Qianyue turned her eyes to the sky.
Ye Tianqing was stunned for a moment before bursting into laughter. "Indeed, Young Master Jing's knowledge is vast, and no one else could easily recite all these sayings. It seems I pity Miss Yue too much, while Young Master Jing has high standards."
Yun Qianyue almost vomited, but held it in.
"Your Highness is too kind," Rongjing replied with a mild smile.
Ye Tianqing then looked at Yun Qianyue, who had ignored him. He lowered his voice and, with a gentle expression, asked, "Has Miss Yue learned anything from Young Master Jing these days? Is she now able to read and manage the household?"
"Reading and managing the household should be fine, I guess! Ah... anyway, Young Master Jing has asked Grandpa Yun to excuse him from further teaching. He really can't teach her anymore. I suggest Grandpa Yun find someone else," Rongjing sighed dramatically.
"'A woman's lack of talent is virtue.' As long as she learns basic reading and how to manage the household, that should be enough. In my opinion, Miss Yue doesn't need to study further. If Grandpa Yun is not satisfied, Young Master Jing's suffering will have been in vain. After this martial arts competition, I will teach Miss Yue myself. After all, Miss Yue will be like family, and it will be improper for her to keep troubling Young Master Jing," Ye Tianqing said with a smile.
Rongjing gave a shallow smile and said nothing.
Yun Qianyue's expression immediately turned cold. She turned back and shot Ye Tianqing a look, her voice chilling as she spoke, "Even if I don't learn, I don't need you to teach me." She then turned to Ye Qingran, who had been watching silently. "Have you had enough fun?"
"Cough, cough, enough, enough!" Ye Qingran cleared his throat, quickly diverting his gaze.
"Is it fun?" Yun Qianyue asked.
"Yeah, cough, cough, it's okay," Ye Qingran said, covering his mouth again, avoiding Yun Qianyue's gaze.
"Then why are you still standing here? Hurry up and leave," Yun Qianyue snorted, taking the lead and walking toward the training ground.
Ye Qingran immediately followed her.
Ye Tianqing's expression stiffened. He looked at Yun Qianyue as she walked ahead, and his lips thinned. This girl's guts are getting bigger and bigger. To slap my face in front of so many people today—her courage is truly extraordinary. How could I have thought she was the same as the others? His gaze darkened as he scanned the crowd. The onlookers quickly diverted their gazes, avoiding his sharp eyes. He clenched his fists and looked at Rongjing, who was still shaking his head helplessly. Even Rongjing can't do anything about her. This only makes me want to care for her even more.
His gloomy expression quickly faded, and he gave a respectful nod to Rongjing. "Father said he's already arrived at the training ground. We should go in as well. Young Master Jing, please."
"Your Highness, after you," Rongjing said with a smile, and the two of them simultaneously began walking toward the training ground.
Yun Qianyue and Ye Qingran reached the entrance, where the guards immediately bowed and stepped aside. Just as they were about to enter, a figure hurriedly emerged from within—the Grand Steward Lu, who served the emperor.
Upon seeing the four of them, Grand Steward Lu was pleased and hurriedly bowed. "Your Highness, Young Master Jing, Young Prince Qingran, Miss Yue, greetings! His Majesty arrived early and was waiting for you. Since you are here, please go inside. His Majesty has said the martial arts competition will begin at the third hour of the day."
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