Mr. Qingxi did not respond, but his expression was obviously much more complicated, "Do you want to keep her with your teacher?"

"Yes." Xiao Jiu said softly, "I only hope that the teacher will raise her as a man, dress her up as a man, and keep her by her side as a servant."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Qingxi's pupils tightened, the hands on his knees clenched unconsciously, and his expression became even more solemn.

I vaguely understood the meaning of Xiao Jiu's words in my heart, but if he didn't even want to take Xiao Ying with him, but wanted to leave it to him to take care of him, and had to hide his whereabouts and pretend to be a man in a low-key manner, wouldn't this seem like Xiao Jiu's consideration?

He feels that his situation is extremely dangerous, and he can't wait to send his relatives away from him so that they will not be implicated.

"Xiaojiu, you..."

He hesitated to speak, he wanted to ask Xiao Jiu if he was facing any danger?

But I also thought that Xiao Jiu would most likely not tell him.

Probably seeing the worry on Mr. Qingxi's face, Xiao Jiu smiled and reassured, "Teacher, don't think too much, it's just that this girl Ying'er is usually very wild, and there are all men in the college, so she is asked to pretend to be a man.

Life can also be less talkative, and I'm afraid she'll be very happy with it."

Food and accommodation are not a problem, Xiao Jiu should leave enough money and food for her.

Xiao Ying had worn men's clothing a lot before, climbing mountains and trees, fishing in the water, and sparring with some teenagers in the castle. She could not look like a gentle and charming lady, but looked like a tomboy.

Obviously he didn't mean it this way, but seeing the relaxed smile on Xiao Jiu's face made people feel less heavy in their hearts unconsciously.

Mr. Qingxi sighed helplessly and followed his words, "As a teacher, I have never taught a female disciple. When you come back and pick her up, you won't know what she will look like."

This is a joke.

Xiao Jiu smiled and said, "No problem, no matter how crazy or wild she is, I will take care of her. I promise not to let anyone bully her!"

Mr. Qingxi felt powerless and thought, if one day Xiao Ying really grows up like he said, his brother Xiao Jiu will at least bear most of the responsibility!

How can anyone dote on a girl so much...

Mr. Qingxi no longer asked his disciple about his plans. After all, he was old and could not control Xiao Jiu too much...

Everyone has their own way to go.

When he was leaving to say goodbye, Mr. Qingxi was about to get into the carriage, but then he turned back to look at Xiao Jiu who was bowing in front of the carriage to say goodbye, and said quietly, "You haven't paid back the apprenticeship ceremony you owe me, but you can."

Don’t forget.”

Xiao Jiu, who had his head lowered, was stunned for a moment, then raised his head to meet the old man's gaze.

When their eyes met, he suddenly understood something...

The old man's concern that he didn't want to express was always expressed with a bit of ambiguity. Maybe his teacher also felt something, but he didn't ask anything. Instead, he chose to believe him and stay away from the royal capital.

Xiao Jiu slowed down his tone, lowered his head and said slowly, "Don't worry, teacher, the disciple will remember it."

He will make up for this gift one day.

The whole world was invited to watch the ceremony and congratulate him, and his reputation as a national scholar spread throughout the world.

After convincing Mr. Qingxi and others, the most difficult person to send away was Xiao Ying.

Perhaps it happened so suddenly that she was not mentally prepared to accept the fact that she was separated from her relatives and was alone. She cried and fussed all over, saying that she would not go back with Mr. Qingxi and would stay here.

Next to Xiao Jiu.

Xiao Jiu tried hard to persuade her all night long, but she still didn't want to. In the end, she had no choice but to use strong methods to force her to surrender.

Just tie him up and put him in the car.

Xiao Ying was crying, her voice was a little hoarse, she was tied up like a caterpillar in the carriage, twisting hard and unable to break free, using all kinds of words, from praying at the beginning to crying and cursing at the end, but

Xiao Jiu was unmoved and determined to send her away.

"Brother! Brother!"

"I don't want to go back! I want to be with you!"

"Ugh...I won't leave! I said I won't leave!"

"Brother! Xiao Jiu!!"

"Xiao Jiu..."

Looking at the carriage gradually driving out of the city, Xiao Ying's shouts became smaller and smaller in her ears, and Xiao Jiu sighed helplessly.

No matter how big or small...

The two people who had arrived late had a thin layer of sweat on their heads. When they saw the carriage that had already gone away, they could only stare at Xiao Jiu who was standing there, sighing half in regret and half in frustration.

"If I had known that the teacher was leaving today, I would have come over early to see him off, but what happened was that..."

"well……"

Ji Min and Ji Rong sighed heavily, full of regrets. People who didn't know about it would think that they couldn't bear to leave Mr. Qingxi.

In fact, during their visit to the royal capital, the two of them had invited Mr. Qingxi to stay at Ji's house many times, but it was unclear how much they were thinking about themselves.

"Fourth Senior Brother, Fifth Senior Brother, don't be sad. The teacher has urgent business and has to rush back to Xun County. He left suddenly and didn't have time to inform you. This is the note that the teacher asked me to pass on to you. It's for you."

Xiao Jiu took out the two notebooks of Mr. Qingxi that he had prepared in his arms. He was not lying. These were indeed the notes that Mr. Qingxi asked Xiao Jiu to give to Ji Min before he left.

Looking at the two old books in Xiao Jiu's hands, Ji Min looked at each other. Ji Min took the note from Xiao Jiu first, half hesitant and half puzzled, "What's the emergency? Let's go."

It's such an emergency. Is there anything we can do to help?"

Xiao Jiu chuckled lightly, "What happens in the academy requires the teacher's intervention, but there is no need to bother the fourth and fifth senior brothers to take action."

Oh, that's it...

Ji Min was dubious and didn't ask any more questions. He was not sure whether Xiao Jiu was trying to deal with them or if he was really serious about it. However, he couldn't think of a reason for Mr. Qingxi to leave in such a hurry, so he had to give up.

Just at this time, a boy from the Ji Mansion ran over.

The boy leaned close to Ji Min and whispered a few words, and then Ji Min looked at Xiao Jiu.

The latter was confused when he heard Ji Min say, "You happen to be here. The Third Young Master has come to discuss something with us, so let's go together."

Xiao Jiu thought for a while and responded calmly, "Let's go together."

The two brothers of the Ji family stood very close to each other. Xiao Jiu observed that when the young man came close to Ji Min and whispered, Ji Rong did not flinch at all, and did not even change his stance. Later, when he heard the instructions of the third young master, Ji Rong did not move away at all.

There wasn't even a trace of surprise on his face.

This can only prove that he clearly knows which faction his compatriot brother Ji Min is on. What's clever is that Xiao Jiucai met Ji Rong by chance not long ago next to Zhou Wuxi.

Even though these two brothers are hostile forces, their relationship is so good. They are really brothers of the same heart. But I wonder if they can also share information about each other's camps?

If so, that would be fun, Xiao Jiu thought with amusement in her heart.

"Greetings to His Highness the Third Prince!"

Xiao Jiu followed Ji Min to the Third Young Master's house. Zhou Wu cleared out all the servants and attendants in the guest room. However, the large number of people they saw when they entered the door still made them stunned for a moment, and they saluted politely.

There were a group of disciples and generals standing on the left and right, and Zhou Wuhun, who was sitting at the top, also looked serious. Everyone seemed to be discussing some important matter, and the atmosphere was heavy and solemn.

This feeling reached its peak when Ji Min and he saluted at the same time, and when Zhou Wuhun stood up in person and took the lead in helping Xiao Jiu up.

"No gift."

He looked at the two of them and said, "This palace has important matters to discuss with you."

"Oh? May I ask your highness what the matter is?"

Xiao Jiu didn't speak, it was Ji Min who asked the question first.

Zhou Wuhun's eyes were turned around the two of them, mostly towards Xiao Jiu, as if he was thinking about something.

"My father's health has been deteriorating recently. He often vomits blood and faints. I have consulted the doctor and am afraid that my end is approaching."

Xiao Jiu and Xiao Jiu immediately showed a look of shock. Before they could say anything more, they saw Zhou Wuhun's expression darken and he continued, "This palace has secretly learned that there was a posthumous edict in the hands of our father, stating that it was passed to Zhou Wu Jiahe.

But the young brother is ignorant and has not yet reached the crown, how can he ascend to a great position?"

"In order to achieve great things, I have led my troops to the palace to persuade my father to re-elect a successor. Do you have any opinions?"

Zhou Wuhun spoke very fast, his voice was low and hoarse, and his eyes scanned the two of them, making his whole person seem to have a dangerous aura.

Xiao Jiu didn't say anything, and cold sweat broke out on Ji Min's back. This was obviously trying to force the palace to rebel! What kind of advice!

Do they dare to have an opinion?

If you don't agree, I'm afraid if you enter this door today, you won't be able to get out. Regardless of whether Zhou Wuhun can succeed or not, they will definitely be the first to die.

"Your Highness..." Ji Min hesitated and whispered cautiously. He wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Xiao Jiu.

"Where did your Highness get the news?"

Xiao Jiu asked, looking directly at Zhou Wuhun, without fear or flinching, only calm.

Even Ji Min couldn't help but be surprised by Xiao Jiu's calmness.

Zhou Wuhun moved his eyebrows. He was also surprised that Xiao Jiu's focus was not on the problem itself, but on doubting the authenticity of the news. He said, "I have trustworthy people in this palace who can find out the authenticity of things. Xiao

You don't have to worry about this."

"Did Lieutenant Yang tell His Highness?"

Xiao Jiu guessed that with one word, many people were surprised.
To be continued...