The Princess of Northern Land -
Chapter 854: Revenge (4)
Chapter 854: Chapter 854: Revenge (4)
"Can’t be, last time she certainly was a huge help," Huangying said, puzzled.
"Let her come in and talk," Lin Ziyin commanded.
Madam Qin then went out and brought Lin Wanwan in.
"Greetings to the Princess Consort," said Lin Wanwan, who was a Consort. Yet, upon entering, she did not perform the Consort’s greeting; instead, she knelt down and gave Lin Ziyin a solid kowtow.
She at least knows respect! The expressions on Qiaoqiao and the others’ faces all eased.
"What are you doing here?" But before Lin Wanwan could rise, Chu Suifeng strode in.
Upon seeing Lin Wanwan on the ground, his originally beaming handsome face instantly frosted over, his gaze toward her sharp as knives.
It really was because of the affairs with Beauties Qin and Ming that Chu Suifeng had become frightened.
He loathed the women of the inner courtyards and was wary of all the women there.
Lin Wanwan’s appearance, in his eyes, was nothing but ill-intended.
"Women’s private matters, Prince. Please, wait a moment; I have important issues to discuss with you," Lin Ziyin gently said to Chu Suifeng.
Faced with Lin Ziyin, Chu Suifeng seemed like a different person altogether, his face full of smiles, his eyes becoming gentle, "Alright, I will wait for you in the study."
"Speak, what do you want with me?" Lin Ziyin asked. "Sit."
"Thank you, Princess Consort, but it’s better for me to stand," Lin Wanwan replied, seeing Chu Suifeng’s high regard for Lin Ziyin and not daring to show any disrespect, "I came here to plead for a chance from the Princess Consort. I wish to enter the Academy and become a female scholar, even if only to teach beginner girls."
As she spoke, Lin Wanwan knelt down again.
This request took everyone in the room by surprise.
"Do you not wish to return to the capital?" Lin Ziyin asked in astonishment.
Tears slowly welled up in Lin Wanwan’s eyes as she gently shook her head.
"Why?" Lin Ziyin asked, curious.
"Last time, when my father came for the ceremony, it happened to be when the Princess Consort was in trouble. The Prince was once willing to let me leave, but my father, he refused. From then on, I knew I would be a girl without a family," two lines of clear tears streamed from Lin Wanwan’s eyes.
"Princess Consort, this maid can read, and also cook, do laundry, and wash clothes. I am willing to follow my lady into the Academy," the two maids kowtowed and said, "Our lady is skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, and also needlework. Letting her be a teacher would surely pose no problem."
"Being a teacher is not as easy as you think," Lin Ziyin said, looking at her with compassion.
"I know, but I am willing to try," replied Lin Wanwan firmly, "If not for these two who have followed me since their childhood, I wouldn’t bring them with me. I am not afraid of hardship, as long as I can support the three of us."
The two young maids cried even harder upon hearing this.
Madam Qin and the others were moved by the deep bond between the maidservant and their lady.
"To enter the Academy is not up to me alone, anyone wishing to be a teacher must go through rigorous testing. I will ask Master Mei and the others to conduct a series of assessments on you. If you pass, you can be a female scholar in the Academy. If they want to work in the Academy as well, they must be assessed, but if you are willing to support them financially, then they do not need to be assessed," Lin Ziyin explained.
"No, no, we are willing to undergo the assessment," the two maids eagerly stated their resolve.
"If I cannot become a female scholar, then I am also willing to do miscellaneous work in the Academy," Lin Wanwan whispered, "Even if it’s a bit further away, as long as it’s in the Northern Land."
It seemed she was absolutely determined.
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