On this day, the general returned from the morning court and went to the Phoenix Cabinet to look for his daughter.
"Xia 'er, I brought back good news. You'll definitely like it.”As soon as he entered the courtyard, Yun Zaitian called out to his daughter excitedly.
"Father, what good news did you bring back? And so mysterious. Xi 'er, go and make tea for the master.”Yun Xia hurriedly greeted the general and instructed Xi 'er. Then, he pulled the general into the living room. The Phoenix Cabinet had Tie Guanyin tea, which was specially prepared for the general. The general only liked this kind of tea.
"The emperor announced in the morning court today that he wants to find a few study partners for the younger princes and princesses. He even asked the civil and military officials to pick their children who were of suitable age and register their names.”The general was sitting at the table in the living room, sipping his hot tea slowly. He deliberately stopped here.
"Father, did you…?" Yun Xia asked anxiously, but she hesitated.
"Don't worry! "I signed up, and…" The general said as he took another sip of tea. He wanted to tease his daughter on purpose and see how she would react.
"How is it?" Yun Xia couldn't sit still any longer and hurriedly ran to the general's side.
"The emperor said that there's a princess who's about the same age as you and promised to let you study with her. However, in the palace, the prince and the princess have classes together, so you have to be careful.”The general told his daughter the results and reminded her worriedly. In fact, he knew that the Emperor had a purpose for making such arrangements. The Emperor wanted to find some study companions of the same age for the princes, which meant that he wanted to find suitable right-hand men for them early on.
"Don't worry. I only care about my studies and nothing else.”Red Cloud quickly gave the general a guarantee. The general looked at his beloved daughter thoughtfully. He felt that this child was really exquisite. How could she know his thoughts? The general did not want his child to climb up the social ladder. He allowed his daughter to enter the palace because he knew that his daughter was eager to learn and strive for progress, and the teacher arranged by the royal family was naturally extraordinary.
Speaking of the royal family, I will give everyone a brief explanation. It was now the 15th year of Xuanwu. Emperor Xuanwu was 40 years old this year and was the second emperor of the Golden Jade Dynasty. His surname was Long and his name was Ao. Emperor Xuanwu had three sons and two daughters. The eldest prince, Long Xiang, had married and had children, but they were born to the concubine of Wu. The second prince, Long Jun, was thirteen years old, and the princess, Long Xiu, was eleven years old. They were both born to the queen. Third Prince Long Yue was twelve years old, and Princess Long Susu was ten years old. Now that the Emperor wanted to find study partners for the Second Prince, the Third Prince, and the two princesses, he was also grooming talents for the next Emperor. He might even be able to nurture a princess or a prince consort. When the emperor mentioned the matter of accompanying her to study, Yun Zaitian felt that his daughter was eager to learn and improve, so he recommended his daughter.
"Reporting to Lord Wansui, I have a daughter who is ten years old this year.”Yun Zaitian waited for the others to finish speaking before speaking.
"Minister Yun, I heard that your daughter is not feeling well. Is there such a thing?" The Emperor was also embarrassed to say that his daughter was a mute, so he could only ask vaguely.
"Indeed, my daughter was a little ill in the past. Thanks to the great blessing of the Lord, I have now recovered.”The general calmly explained to the emperor.
"Then, Minister Yun, bring your daughter into the palace tomorrow to take a look. Dear ministers, if you have anything to report, please leave the court if you have nothing to say.”Emperor Xuanwu stood up and walked down from the Dragon Throne.
"Long live my emperor, long live, long live.”All the civil and military officials knelt down to see the Emperor off.
When Yun Xia heard that she could enter the palace, she was naturally very happy. After sending the general away, she pulled Xi 'er and Nanny to discuss what clothes to wear tomorrow and what to prepare.
"Miss, you just need to write a few poems and perform well!”Xi 'er had put it simply. She was now extremely impressed with the young miss. She stayed in her hometown for less than ten days before she asked her father to send her back, saying that he missed the young miss too much. When she came back, she asked Miss why she was helping her. Miss told her that she missed home too, and told Xi 'er everything again. With Nanny's proof, Xi 'er believed it. She felt that Miss was omnipotent and the smartest.
"There is no need for Miss to worry about wearing it. Madam will definitely arrange it. Nanny was most at ease with Miss's ability. Miss, don't worry anymore." Nanny was also full of confidence in her.
"Really? Do you really think I don't have to worry? Alright then, I've decided not to worry. Xi 'er, let's go. Let's continue cultivating.”Yun Xia said as she walked outside. Recently, she had started to find Xi 'er to accompany her in martial arts, just because she wanted to be a master for once.
The open space beside the Phoenix Cabinet's fish pond was now the Phoenix Cabinet's small training field. Red Cloud thought that this fish pond was a natural place for her to learn Qinggong in the future, and so was the flower garden. She thought that as long as she could jump over the fish pond without touching the water and fly over the flower bed with her feet, she should be able to achieve something, right?
The next morning, Yun Xia woke up early. It was the first time she woke up early in her life. In order to make it to the general's morning court session, she got up at about three o'clock. Nanny and Xi 'er naturally accompanied her up early and helped her dress up. Madam had also come to the Phoenix Cabinet early. She had even skipped the usual routine of serving the general because she was worried about the Red Cloud Sect. They helped Yunxia put on a lake-green dress, tied up her hair, put on a beaded hairpin of the same color, and put on water pants and cloud shoes of the same color. It looked ethereal and elegant. This set of clothes was personally made by Madam and was prepared to be brought over in the next two days. Isn't it just nice that Yunxia is in a hurry to use it?
After passing through the Meridian Gate, they arrived outside the throne room. There were already many people in the court room. Everyone had brought their children here, and they were all sizing up other people's young masters and young mistresses, complimenting each other. However, in their hearts, they did not think much of it. They all thought that their children were better than others. When Yunxia followed the general into the court room, she happened to hear everyone's words.
"Prime Minister Gao, your son is truly a talented man, extraordinarily handsome!”
"No, Prime Minister Liu, your daughter is the one who is talented and beautiful, and her name is famous in the capital!”
"Lord Wang, your son is really dignified!”
"Lord Fang, your son is famous. Not only is he talented in literature, but he is also good-looking.”
"Lord Su, your daughter is really lively and cute.”
And so on. When Yun Xia walked into the court room, all eyes turned to her. They did not expect to see a girl dressed so simply here. She was lake green from head to toe, and there were only some simple silk butterflies of the same color on her dress. There was no extra jewelry, no makeup, only a plain face.
Yun Xia stood at the door of the court room and looked at the people inside with some bafflement. The officials, young ladies, and young masters in the court room were all looking at Yun Xia and Yun Zaitian. The general didn't feel that anything was wrong, but the Red Cloud Sect was different. She lowered her head and carefully sized herself up. She was wondering if there was something dirty on her body or if there was something wrong with her clothes. Looking around, she still didn't know why. Yunxia could only look at Yun Zaitian.
"Daddy, is there something wrong with me? Why is everyone looking at me? Or are you looking at me?" Yun Xia couldn't help but ask about the general, because she wasn't familiar with anyone else!
Although the general did not know what was going on, he still comforted his daughter and introduced her to the adults." No, I don't think there's anything inappropriate. Come, let me introduce you to the lords. This is Prime Minister Liu, this is Prime Minister Gao, this is Lord Fang…"
The person sitting closest to the father and daughter was Minister Liu, and his daughter was standing beside him. He saw that this Prime Minister Liu had thick eyebrows and big eyes. Coupled with his square face, he really looked dignified without being angry. Opposite Minister Liu sat Minister Gao. He was the exact opposite of Minister Liu. He was fair and clean, with a long face and always looked like he was smiling. Lord Fang and the others sat in turn. Yun Xia followed her father as they walked and looked around. She also happened to meet the various lords in turn.
The lords saw that although Red Cloud was young, her manners were decent and graceful. He followed his father to greet the various lords one by one. His calm and collected appearance was quite like his father's. Praise rose and fell.
"General Yun, your daughter is really impressive. She doesn't lose her demeanor at such a young age.”
"General Yun, your daughter is very obedient!”
"Your daughter is really likable!"
Hearing these words, Yun Xia didn't think much of it. I'm older than your children, you don't know. She heard the general talking to her,"Cai Xia, it's getting late. You should get to know the young ladies and young masters." Father is about to go to court…"
"Summon all the lords to the palace! The young masters and young ladies will wait for the arrangements! Respect this!" Before Yun Zaitian finished speaking, a eunuch had already announced the decree loudly. The civil and military officials followed the eunuch who announced the decree out of the court room and came to the golden hall. Left Prime Minister Liu Guo 'an and Right Prime Minister Gao Jinwei stood in the front row, and the others stood in turn.
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