I am the champion of palace intrigue, and even the proud prince bows his head in submission.

Chapter 46 Prince Xie... Does he hate him?

Qin Jiuwei noticed his hesitation. "Mr. Zhong, please feel free to say what you want to say."

Zhong Xunxi pursed her lips and continued, "I'd like to add more arithmetic to our daily classes in the future, but I don't dare to make that decision on my own."

"That's why I came over tonight to ask for the young mistress's advice."

From the very beginning of their education, every student studies literary classics; I've never heard of any child putting much effort into abacus calculation.

But he really couldn't bear to waste Young Master Jue's good talent.

Qin Jiu lowered her eyes, poked Xie Jue's little face, and asked, "Do you like learning arithmetic?"

Before she could finish speaking, Xie Jue began nodding like a chicken pecking at rice.

He immediately exclaimed, "I love it! I really love it!"

Those words were really boring; he preferred playing with an abacus and doing arithmetic.

Qin Jiu smiled slightly. Xie Jue was naturally quirky and clever, so it was only natural that she liked him.

If the child likes it, it can be done.

She looked up at Zhong Xunxi and said, "He has such talent, it's natural that it shouldn't be wasted."

"As Mr. Zhong suggests, we will add more arithmetic content to the daily lessons from now on. I will also trouble you, Master, to put in more effort."

Zhong Xunxi quickly cupped his hands in greeting, "Young Madam, rest assured, I will do my utmost. However, to study abacus calculation in depth, one needs certain books and tools..."

"Sir, just list the required items, and I will have them prepared," Qin Jiuwei said immediately.

Zhong Xunxi nodded in satisfaction, and the two then discussed some details.

The two of them talked back and forth, earnestly and enthusiastically.

Qin Jiuwei would occasionally chuckle and curve her lips into a smile.

Xie Yanli sat to the side, looking up at Zhong Xunxi and scrutinizing him from head to toe.

Zhong Xunxi has the typical appearance of a scholar; he is fair-skinned and handsome, and the blue robe he wears certainly gives him a certain charm.

Zhong Xunxi was talking to Qin Jiuwei when he suddenly felt a gaze fall on him.

He turned his head and found that it was actually Prince Xie looking at him.

Could it be that Prince Xie has read his articles? I have some impression of him.

Xie Yanli's eyes were deep and unfathomable. What was this person so happy about?

Zhong Xunxi had already finished discussing with Qin Jiuwei.

He immediately turned to Xie Yanli with a smile on his face, "Greetings, Young Master Xie."

Xie Yanli nodded in response.

Zhong Xunxi pursed her lips, which were turned up slightly, and said, "Thank you, Your Highness. My name is Zhong Xunxi."

"Your 'Ode to the Long Forest,' written when you were just over twenty, is truly a masterpiece. The wording is exquisite, the writing flows smoothly and naturally..."

"What do you want to say?" Xie Yanli interrupted, his dark eyes devoid of any emotion.

Zhong Xunxi's face turned ashen, devoid of any color, when he caught his gaze.

Does Prince Xie... dislike him?

But he didn't do anything!

Qin Jiuwei watched from the side and found it somewhat amusing.

People only know Xie Yanli as aloof and unapproachable, and regard him as a god.

But only those who have actually met them know that dealing with people with this kind of personality is really not a good job.

Every word he says is enough to choke you to death...

Now, finally someone else understands how she feels...

But why did she feel that Xie Yanli's attitude towards Zhong Xunxi was a bit strange?

Although Xie Yanli was usually indifferent, it was a deliberate disregard for others, a reluctance to speak.

But he seemed to have some aversion to Zhong Xunxi.

"Mr. Zhong, it's getting late. You have classes tomorrow, so please go back and have your meal and rest," Qin Jiuwei quickly stepped in to smooth things over.

Zhong Xunxi nodded upon hearing this and then went out.

Qin Jiuwei turned her head slightly and said, "Xiaohe, please see Mr. Zhong out properly. The cloud cakes made in the small kitchen today are very good. Take two plates and let Mr. Zhong and his mother have a taste."

"Why give him cloud cake?" Xie Yanli asked from the side.

Qin Jiu smiled slightly, "Mr. Zhong is Jue-ge'er's teacher. He is dedicated and conscientious. He is serious and responsible in his work, so I will naturally respect him."

Qin Jiuwei is not the kind of person who looks down on everyone just because she thinks she is of noble status.

She herself rose from humble beginnings to where she is today, and she deeply understands that there are good and bad people in every social class.

She judges people based solely on their character, not their social status.

Perhaps some powerful and influential people think that a mere scholar with the title of "Juren" (a successful candidate in the imperial examinations) doesn't deserve such respect, but Qin Jiuwei doesn't think so.

Qin Jiu blinked her beautiful peach blossom eyes and tilted her head to ask, "Does my husband dislike Mr. Zhong?"

“Of course not.” Xie Yanli pursed his thin lips.

Seeing that he wouldn't say anything, Qin Jiuwei didn't bother to ask anymore.

Seeing Xie Jue enjoying the peaches, I was about to reach out and take one when Xie Yanli's voice suddenly rang out.

What do you think of Zhong Xunxi?

Qin Jiu turned her head slightly and met Xie Yanli's dark eyes.