Chapter 45 Entering School
Jiang Li didn't care that her admission to Mingyi Hall would arouse different thoughts from different branches of the Jiang family. She was teaching Bai Xue how to write.

Bai Xue can recognize words, but not many. In order to find out the whereabouts of Haitang in Zaohua Village, Bai Xue also has to write a letter home. Jiang Li watched her write and taught her some words she didn't know. Tong'er also listened with great interest and said from time to time: "Miss is really amazing. I went to the nunnery in Qingcheng Mountain with you, and you learned so many words by yourself, while I can only write my own name. The difference is really big."

"That's right," Bai Xue muttered, "If she wasn't the daughter of the Prime Minister, she would have known how to read since she was born."

While the three of them were chatting and laughing, Jiang Jingrui came again. He also got the news that Jiang Li was going to enroll in Mingyi Hall, and as soon as he entered the door, he said, "Congratulations, congratulations, you really convinced your uncle, Jiang Li, you really impressed me this time."

Jiang Li let Bai Xue write by herself, walked towards Jiang Jingrui, and asked, "What are you doing here again?"

Jiang Jingrui's throat choked: "Why do you always look like you don't welcome me? I came here to remind you not to think that Mingyi Hall is a good place. Noble children all have tempers. You are a stranger and a newcomer, so you'd better behave yourself. If someone bullies you, don't just stand up for the sake of face and bring up your father's name. Don't be afraid of embarrassment. If you encounter someone who is really too much, you can just run away." He tremblingly took out a small curved knife from his sleeve: "Here, this is for you, use it for self-defense."

Jiang Li stared at the sharp blade in Jiang Jingrui's hand, was silent for a while, and said: "Are the people in Mingyi Hall monsters?"

"It's almost the same." Jiang Jingrui said, "It's just like the people in the Imperial College. Last time, I stepped on a classmate's katydid to death and almost broke my hand. I guess yours is almost the same. Just take it." He stuffed the knife into Jiang Li's hand.

Jiang Li was speechless, as if she was seeing Xue Zhao mysteriously calling her to the backyard before she got married and giving her a phoenix-headed spear. Jiang Li never brought the spear to Yanjing City, and she had never heard of anyone giving it to a bride. Of course, Xue Zhao was almost beaten by Xue Huaiyuan, and he had to persuade him to take the spear back.

But after all, the scimitar is easier to hide in the sleeve than the phoenix-headed flower spear, so Jiang Li reluctantly accepted it and said, "Okay, thank you."

"Your thanks are really not sincere at all." Jiang Jingrui added: "If it doesn't work, you can go to the Imperial College across the street to find me, and I will help you settle it."

Jiang Li nodded, and Jiang Jingrui winked at him: "I'll call Zhou Yanbang out too."

Jiang Li looked at him, and Jiang Jingrui grinned, waiting for Jiang Li's praise. But Jiang Li said calmly: "Bai Xue, see the guest off."

Jiang Jingrui was "sent" out by the strong and powerful Bai Xue.

The day before school started was spent in such chaos and fighting. In the evening, Ji Shuran even had someone send Jiang Li new clothes, saying that she had to look neat for school.

Tong'er asked Jiang Li: "Are you scared, girl?"

A completely unfamiliar new environment, and most likely facing classmates who are hostile to her, it seems that nothing good will happen.

Jiang Li smiled: "No."

Not afraid, but very happy.

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The next day, Jiang Li got up very early.

Mingyue and Qingfeng were a little surprised to see Jiang Li get up so early. Tong'er explained to them: "Young lady will be enrolled in Mingyi Hall from today. You must not be late for school every day. Today is the first day, so you can't be careless." Her tone was very proud. Mingyue and Qingfeng didn't understand this either. Seeing that Tong'er was proud of what she said, they also followed her and said respectfully: "I heard that it is not easy to get into Mingyi Hall. Young lady can go to school with the third lady and others in the future."

When Tong'er heard Jiang Youyao mentioned, she immediately snorted and muttered, "Who wants to go with them?"

On the first day of school, Jiang Youyao and Jiang Yu'e left early. Generally speaking, sisters from the mansion need to be introduced to school, and Jiang Li is not familiar with the noble ladies in the capital. If no one cares about her, she will not be lonely with her sisters around.

But Jiang Youyao and the others left without even saying hello. Jiang Yuanbai was busy with court affairs and couldn't take care of this. Tong'er wanted to complain but had nowhere to complain. She was sulking for Jiang Li but couldn't do anything about it.

Instead, Jiang Li turned around to comfort Tong'er: "They don't want to go with me, and I think it's troublesome to go with them. It's much better this way, it's easier for each of us."

Just as he was thinking about it, the door behind him opened and Jiang Li and Bai Xue came out together.

Tong'er was stunned for a moment, and suddenly said: "The girl is so pretty!"

Not only Tong'er, Mingyue and Qingfeng were also stunned.

They all knew that among the four girls of the Jiang family, Jiang Youyao was the most beautiful and exquisite, as beautiful as a flower. Jiang Yu'e was also good, with a delicate and graceful demeanor like a beautiful girl from a small family. Jiang Yuyan was ordinary in appearance and not worth mentioning. As for Jiang Li, she was decent, but a little dull.

But after staying in the nunnery for eight years and returning to the Jiang Mansion, her previously dull features have grown, and a different kind of grace has emerged. Unlike the noble ladies in the capital, there is something growing and indescribable about her. It seems that she has some heroic spirit and some charm.

Beauty lies in bones, not in skin. Jiang Li's beauty is more like the beauty of character, posture and elegance.

She did not wear the large box of brightly colored clothes that Ji Shuran sent yesterday. She only wore a moon-white skirt that reached her chest, tied with a light yellow silk ribbon in front of her chest, and tied her long hair into a bun at the back of her head. A red bean was dotted on the wooden hairpin. Her skin was as white as jade, her eyes were bright and her teeth were white. She was dressed very simply, but she was extremely elegant and beautiful.

She was gentle, and walked forward step by step. Mingyue and Qingfeng couldn't help but stare at her, and Tong'er couldn't look away. Jiang Li had clearly stayed with her on Mount Qingcheng for eight years, but Tong'er didn't know when Jiang Li's walking posture and the arc of her smile became so strange. It was still the same face, but it was like a different person.

Old Madam Jiang, who was walking towards this side, was also startled. The maids Feicui and Zhenzhu beside her supported her in time and did not move forward.

Jiang Li's face was not stunningly beautiful, but when she walked over with a gentle smile on her face, she looked like a beauty that had walked down from heaven.

It was as if she was born to be such a beauty that attracted everyone's attention.

Bai Xue followed Jiang Li and said, "Miss, the concierge has also agreed. Let's go to the carriage now."

Jiang Li nodded and said with a smile: "Let's go."

(End of this chapter)