On Our Wedding Night, I Discovered the Crown Prince's Hidden Illness

Chapter 116: Chapter 116 Gentle Breeze Beauty

The Imperial College Sacrificial Officer straightened his back and spoke solemnly again, “Moreover, I have already petitioned the Emperor, and the Emperor said that if you truly wish to participate in the Imperial Examination, he approves! Such an honor, Leng Yu Yan, wouldn’t you agree?”

Leng Yu Yue nodded slightly, understanding the meaning behind that smile very well.

At that time, she would be able to enter the Ministry of War legitimately, which would facilitate her investigation into her elder brother’s battle.

As for whether to participate in the Imperial Examination, that was another matter.

The most crucial point was that by taking this opportunity to train in the Ministry of War, she could access many secrets!

She believed it wouldn’t be long before she could avenge her brother’s great vengeance!

Upon thinking this, Leng Yu Yan nodded and said, “Sacrificial Officer, I wish to go to the Imperial College. However, I must discuss this matter with the Crown Prince in the Eastern Palace. If His Highness agrees, then this matter will be settled.”

The Sacrificial Officer nodded approvingly, “That’s very well, the Crown Prince is kind-hearted; he will surely agree.”

Leng Yu Yan sneered inside, kind-hearted? That person?

Persuading that sinister person would, she feared, take a lot of effort.

The Mountain Master standing nearby was puffing his beard and glaring, clearly very displeased, even his beard being blown about in his anger.

Seeing this, Leng Yu Yan chuckled lightly and took a few steps toward him, whispering to the Mountain Master, “Mountain Master, please come with me.”

The Mountain Master glared at the Sacrificial Officer, this shameless old thing stealing his student and teacher.

Using the Imperial Examination as a threat—on this point, his Xinya Academy truly couldn’t compare.

In the more than twenty years since the founding of Xinya Academy, nobody had ever participated in the Imperial Examinations.

However, Mr. Yan had something to say to him, so he quickened his pace and followed.

Once they reached the Wind and Rain Corridor, seeing that no one else was around, Leng Yu Yan took a book wrapped in red silk out of her bag, “What I promised the Mountain Master has been fulfilled today.”

“The second volume of the calligraphy book?” The Mountain Master joyfully accepted it, carefully flipping through it, “Indeed, it is!”

He immediately closed it and wrapped it carefully with the red silk, as if afraid someone would snatch it away.

“It was written on the spot, it’s still warm.”

Hearing this, the Mountain Master stood respectfully and then made a solemn bow, “Many thanks, Mr. Yan!”

“There are quite a few people watching from the teaching house,” Leng Yu Yan smiled, “Thus, this teacher will now be going to the Imperial College. Mountain Master, don’t be distressed, if I am free, I will surely visit Xinya Academy to see you.”

“That is most excellent!” As he spoke, the Mountain Master sighed, “That old guy from the Imperial College got lucky.”

In a lower voice, the Mountain Master said, “Mr. Yan, make sure not to tell that old guy, the Sacrificial Officer, about this calligraphy book. He is also looking for it, but his poor eyesight has prevented him from identifying Mr. Yan’s identity.”

Leng Yu Yan smiled and nodded, “Thank you for the reminder, Mountain Master. When I lecture in the Imperial College, I will surely switch to a different calligraphy style.”

“That would be for the best!”

The students nearby the teaching house saw the Mountain Master giving a respectful bow to the Leng family’s ugly girl, and their demeanor was just like how students would salute a teacher.

The students who had just derided Leng Yu Yan for being an ugly girl unworthy of being a dance teacher were sick with jealousy.

They had tried every means to stop the ugly girl from becoming a dance teacher, yet it turned out she disdained it. What infuriated them even more was that the Imperial College Sacrificial Officer personally came to invite her to the Imperial College as a calligraphy master.

Not only that, but the ugly girl could also participate in the Imperial Examination!

Participating in the Imperial Examination was the business of their own brothers.

What qualifications did the ugly girl have to partake in men’s affairs?

When the Mountain Master and Leng Yu Yan returned to Class D’s teaching house, the Sacrificial Officer said with a smile, “Leng Yu Yan, I have specially set up a resting place for you in the Imperial College to facilitate your studies and teaching.”

“In that case, many thanks to the Sacrificial Officer!” Leng Yu Yan bowed in gratitude.

“There’s no need for thanks,” the Sacrificial Officer exclaimed with respect. “When someone is talented, I show my admiration!” After a pause, he added, “In the next few days, discuss it with the Crown Prince. If His Highness is unwilling, I will personally pay a visit.”

“Alright,” Leng Yu Yan nodded in agreement.

At that moment, Luo Meng’er and Mi Xinmei arrived one after the other, startled by the bustle inside the teaching house.

After listening to Lai Jiajia explain the situation, they congratulated Leng Yu Yan.

Luo Meng’er, Mi Xinmei, and Lai Jiajia chatted with Leng Yu Yan for a good while.

Suddenly, Lai Jiajia asked the Sacrificial Officer, “The few of us are very close friends. Once my sister starts studying at the Imperial College, can we visit her there?”

Luo Meng’er chimed in, “Yes, it will be lonely for Yu Yan, a girl, at the Imperial College. Having us visit her would be a comfort.”

Mi Xinmei nodded, and the three girls looked expectantly at the Sacrificial Officer.

Bewildered by the intense gaze of the three young ladies, the Sacrificial Officer first stared, then burst into laughter: “Of course, you can come whenever you wish!”

The three girls cheered happily.

The other students from Class D hung their heads, realizing they might have taken the wrong approach.

If they had developed a good relationship with the unattractive girl, they, too, could have visited the Imperial College to easily find a man they liked.

But how could they broach the subject now?

You Yuxia and Wan Zhenzhen hurried over, saying, “We are also good friends with Yu Yan. Can we visit her as well?”

Leng Yu Yan smiled faintly, saying nothing.

Lai Jiajia scoffed, “Now you’re good friends? Is it because you want to go to the Imperial College to find men?”

Seeing such frankness, the Sacrificial Officer laughed even louder: “This girl is extraordinary!”

Lai Jiajia chuckled mischievously, “Of course, Leng Yu Yan is my dear sister!”

“Good, good, good! The Lai Family is indeed exceptional!” the Sacrificial Officer exclaimed joyfully, patting Li Yuyue on the shoulder. “Heir Lai’s cousin is quite the character!”

The Mountain Master coughed, “Alright, let’s go! Old fellow, I’m telling you, if Leng Yu Yan wants to come back, you mustn’t stop her!”

“Humph, I’m not as petty as you! If she wishes to return to see this old man, I will certainly permit it.”

After this exchange, the two elders grabbed each other, and continued their spirited debate under the Wind and Rain Corridor.

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Before Ye Yiheng had agreed to her attending the Imperial College, Leng Yu Yan was still studying at the Xinya Academy.

Therefore, after a day’s lessons, on the ride back to the Eastern Palace, Leng Yu Yan pondered how to persuade a certain person.

Unexpectedly, upon returning to the Eastern Palace, she saw the same lady from the previous day accompanying the blind man again. Why did this person come every day?

If she came every day, did that mean Leng Yu Yan could leave the Eastern Palace?

Zheng Liqi also spotted Leng Yu Yan, determined that day to see if the Crown Prince would once again distance himself because of the plain girl.

“Your Highness, Miss Lai has returned and seems troubled,” Zheng Liqi said softly to Ye Yiheng, casting admiring glances at Leng Yu Yan.

Remembering how the evening’s drinking session with her the day before had caused him a restless night, Ye Yiheng’s handsome brow furrowed: “Let her be.”

Zheng Liqi gently tugged at Ye Yiheng’s sleeve, “How can Your Highness speak so? Miss Lai is, after all, the future Crown Princess Consort.”

Just as Leng Yu Yan, who harbored thoughts of bringing the two together, paused in her step,

“Your Highness seems to be in good spirits, enjoying the gentle breeze and the company of a beauty,” she said, “I shall not disturb.”

With a slight nod, Leng Yu Yan walked past them towards Tingfeng Garden.