The person who spoke to Shen Mingshu was the third young master Shen Luoyuan. He was also the daughter of Aunt Liu and was Shen Yurou's half-brother.

Shen Mingshu had just gone to look at the learning system, so of course she didn't hear what Shen Luoyuan said. She raised her hand and scratched her head, showing an awkward yet polite smile.

"It's so lively in the house."

While Shen Mingshu was thinking, a strong male voice came from outside the hall, and a middle-aged man wearing an indigo brocade robe strode into the room.

This is none other than Cheng Jiahou, her cheap father.

After greeting the old lady, Marquis Chengjia asked with a smile: "What were you talking about just now?"

The old lady's eyes fell on Shen Mingshu, with a kind smile: "Luo Yuan was just asking about Mingshu's recent study status..."

"I just realized that our Ming Shu has been studying hard in the yard these days."

Shen Luoyuan then added: "I went to the warehouse to pick up books and supplies the day before yesterday, and I heard that the third sister sent people to pick up paper and ink several times. Most of the rice paper stored in the house was taken away by the third sister. I heard from the servants, Third sister has been studying these days."

Hearing this, Cheng Jiahou was a little surprised. He looked at his third daughter who was like a dough ball and couldn't help but laugh. He walked closer and pinched her cheek and said, "What book has Ming Shu been reading recently? Tell daddy."

"Book of Rites..." Shen Mingshu struggled to free her face.

What was going on with these people? One or two of them liked to pinch her face. She turned her gaze and saw Shen Zhiyu showing a yearning look.

"But Mingshu couldn't read, so she was just copying." Shen Mingshu scratched her fingers, feeling a little embarrassed, "So I used more paper."

Shen Mingshu opened her big watery eyes and looked at Cheng Jiahou anxiously: "Dad, won't you blame Mingshu for using too much paper..."

With an appearance value of 83, Shen Mingshu can make such vivid expressions, which are extremely lethal.

Cheng Jiahou's heart was so cute that he couldn't blame her. He smiled and rubbed her head: "Ming Shu is so eager to learn, and it's not too late for dad to be happy. How can I blame you? The people in the house You can use the paper and ink as you like. If you don't have enough, just tell your mother."

After all, Shen Mingshu's hairstyle was not saved, and her little hair was rubbed into a mess.

She secretly cursed in her heart: No matter how the cub's hair is tied, it will be messed up anyway, so the cub should shave his head!

Cheng Jiahou looked at her messy hair, coughed slightly, retracted his hand and said, "Ming Shu is so good, daddy wants to reward you. If you want anything, just say it, daddy will promise you."

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the hall showed envious expressions, a dark light flashed in Shen Ronghua's eyes, and Shen Yurou's eyes rolled, as if she had been inspired by something.

When Shen Mingshu heard the word "reward", her eyes lit up, and they were not in vain!

"Can any reward be accepted?"

After getting an affirmative nod from Cheng Jiahou, she faced everyone's gaze and said solemnly: "Then I want dad to find me a calligraphy teacher."

"No problem..." Cheng Jiahou immediately agreed, but was stunned again after realizing her request, "Calligraphy teacher?"

He thought Shen Mingshu would want a reward like a dress or jewelry, but he didn't expect that this was what she wanted.

Shen Mingshu nodded her head seriously, with a shy look on her face: "Mingshu's handwriting is really ugly, and the words copied out are completely different from those in the book..."

Hey, so even though she has worked hard these days, the mission deadline is already (7/30), but the mission status is only (2/49). If this efficiency continues, this novice mission will definitely fail.

If the mission fails, her pretty little face will be damaged, and no matter how beautiful the dress or jewelry is, it will no longer look good.

Thinking this way, her expression became firmer.

Keep your beauty and don't worry about not wearing a skirt.

Cheng Jiahou smiled even more and looked at Shen Mingshu with a very satisfied look: "Okay, I didn't expect Shu'er to give me such a big surprise today..."

As he spoke, he looked at Mrs. Su with gentle eyes: "Madam, you have taught Shu'er very well. As a father, I have been a little neglectful, but I have always buried Shu'er's desire to make progress."

After falling into the water, Shen Ronghua only knew how to cry and complain to him. Shen Yurou stayed in the yard and felt uneasy. Shen Mingshu was younger than them, but she studied in the yard without crying or making a fuss.

In this comparison, the performance of the eldest daughter and the second daughter is really poor...

Thinking like this, he looked at his other two daughters with dissatisfaction: "You should learn more from Shu'er. You are lazy all day long, how can you look like an elder sister?"

Shen Mingshu suddenly felt two cold eyes aimed at her. Very good, he was worthy of being a cheap father, and he instantly raised her hatred level.

She felt guilty when she was praised so much. When it comes to being lazy, the person who best fit this term was herself.

Even if the rest of the people felt that Shen Mingshu's performance today was adulterated, they would not say it at this time to make the Marquis unhappy.

Cheng Jiahou's next words were like thunder, surprising everyone.

"It just so happens that the emperor is going to choose reading companions for several princesses. I can give it a try as soon as I see Shu'er."

Okay, the case has been solved. Marquis Chengjia clearly didn't care about his daughters' studies in the past, so he suddenly praised her so lavishly. Sure enough, there was a reason.

"Dip! Side mission: Become a princess and read with me. Time limit: 3 months."

No. 666 came out at the right time to join in the fun.

The novice mission has not yet been completed, and there is another side mission that looks not easy. There is a gap in difficulty between "try it" and "become". How can it be so easy to be a princess companion!

Shen Mingshu was about to cry, but she couldn't show her displeasure on her face, otherwise the mission would fail on the spot.

Mrs. Su was originally happy, but after seeing her silly daughter's confused expression, her joy gradually faded away.

Shu'er's temperament is not suitable for getting involved in palace affairs.

Aunt Liu on the other side was so sore that she almost crushed the handkerchief in her hand. How could such a great thing happen to Shen Mingshu?

She smiled coquettishly and talked to Cheng Jiahou: "Miss Third is a bit young, so why not let Yurou try it too? Yurou is gentle and is best suited as a reading companion."

Shen Yurou looked at Cheng Jiahou with bright eyes, obviously very excited about becoming the princess's companion.

Cheng Jiahou shook his head regretfully: "Yurou's status is low and she is not suitable to participate in the selection."

As he said that, he turned his eyes to Shen Ronghua: "Ronghua might as well give it a try."

Shen Ronghua's thoughts moved slightly, but it didn't show on his face, and he still maintained a perfect smile.

Princess Reading... In her previous life, she didn't even get a chance to be selected. This life is indeed different.

She was full of confidence and had the idea that she would definitely win this position.

After listening to Cheng Jiahou's words, Shen Yurou clenched her palms tightly, digging her nails into her flesh, feeling very unconvinced.

Why should her status be inferior to others just because she was born to her aunt?

These ancients are really feudal and pedantic. She, Chen Xiaorou, will prove to them that even if she is a concubine now, her future achievements will not be lower than those of the so-called legitimate daughters!

Don’t you see that in those ancient novels, the ones who finally turn around and fight back are all concubines?

We'll see.

The last two people decided to participate in the selection were Shen Mingshu and Shen Ronghua. Although Aunt Liu and Shen Yurou were unwilling, they had nothing to do.

Everyone chatted with the old lady for a while before the dinner started. During the dinner, they were careful not to talk, and no one chatted. Only the sound of the clinking of bowls and chopsticks could be heard.

By the time we finished our meal, it was completely dark outside.

The old lady left the table after finishing the meal. She was old, her energy was limited, and she took a break early.

After the old lady left, Cheng Jiahou gave a few brief instructions and left Ci'an Hall. He still had official duties to attend to.

Then several young masters returned to their own courtyards one after another. They also had homework to do.

Because Shen Yurou was still angry and depressed, she didn't want to stay here and make people laugh, so she took Aunt Liu and left first.

Seeing that the people were almost gone, Shen Ronghua smiled gently, and Shi Shiran saluted Su: "Ronghua will leave first."

Mrs. Su responded coldly and didn't want to pay any attention to her. Shen Ronghua didn't care either, and left Ci'an Hall accompanied by the maid. When she left, her back was straight, as proud as a peacock.

Shen Mingshu thought of this metaphor in her mind and couldn't help but want to laugh.

"You still have the heart to laugh." Su Shi gave her a slap in the face angrily.

"Mother~" Shen Mingshu felt aggrieved.

Su Shi called for someone to carry a lantern to take her back to the courtyard.

When they arrived at her yard, Mrs. Su pulled her into the house without saying a word, drove away the servants, and waited until no one was in the house before reaching out and grabbing her ears: "Tell me, you will do this today. What do you want to do?"

"I really just want to study hard." Shen Mingshu's tone was very aggrieved. Su didn't do it lightly, but having her ears pulled made her feel very ashamed.

"I am your mother, and I still don't know your virtues! You are as lazy as a cat on weekdays. If you can learn well, do I still have to worry so much?" Mrs. Su let go before her ears turned red. .

"Mom!" Shen Mingshu reached out and hugged Su's arm, smiling sweetly at her, "That's me you were talking about before. Now I really like to study."

Su's expression softened a little, but her tone was still stern: "Let's not talk about anything else, reading to a princess is not fun. If something happens to you in the palace, I can still help you, but if you are in the palace If something happens here, no one can protect you."

"Don't count on your father. Your father will not care about you when the time comes." When Su talked about Cheng Jiahou in private with Shen Mingshu, his language was always very direct.

Although Su's tone was not very good, Shen Mingshu still felt warm in her heart.

Of course it was for her own good that Su didn't want her to get involved in the princess's reading.

She agreed repeatedly on the surface, but she didn't give up in her heart.

But since this matter had become a task, she had to bite the bullet and give it a try.

The next day, Marquis Cheng Jia sent a message, asking her to prepare well and report to Taixue in three days.

Shen Mingshu knew that entering Taixue was a process before selecting a princess to accompany him. Naturally, she didn't feel too surprised. She just silently felt sorry for the sharp decrease in fishing time again.

Qing He was very excited when he heard the news. Previously, only a few young masters in the mansion were qualified to study at Imperial College. This was considered the most glorious thing in Qing He's opinion.

She happily started to pack her things, mumbling: "It would be great if Zisu was here. She is smarter than me and can definitely prepare better."

Shen Mingshu watched her unpacking all her bedding and said helplessly: "You won't live there when you go to Taixue. You still have to go home every day. You just need to prepare your books and supplies."
To be continued...