Oh my god, I became the vicious stepmother of four villains

"No, it was Liu Qingyao. She was found by the Sixth Prince's men today. The Sixth Prince hopes to unite with them and dig out the secret from you."

Lu Ziren originally didn't want to tell Xia Yingying, for fear that she would worry. But he was also worried that Xia Yingying would find out about Liu Qingyao from other people, which would then cause her to become estranged from him, which would be even more terrifying. So Lu Ziren briefly explained the whole story to Xia Yingying. Xia Yingying's face instantly turned not so good. The smile on her face turned serious in an instant.

Are you so unwilling to let her go?

"Yingying, I'm sorry. I've implicated you in this matter." Seeing that Xia Yingying looked unhappy, Lu Ziren immediately apologized to her.

"This matter has nothing to do with you. If you want to blame someone, you can only blame the Sixth Prince."

If there is really a reckoning this time, should it be put on the Sixth Prince? What has Lu Ziren got to do with it?

"The Sixth Prince originally wanted to capture Liu Qingyao's godmother so as to control Liu Qingyao, but I sent someone to place her in a rural village far away from the capital. Her godmother is very safe, but they cannot meet for the time being to avoid any accidents. I will find a doctor to cure Liu Qingyao's godmother's illness."

"Well, okay." Xia Yingying was a little nervous when she heard about the Sixth Prince, but according to Lu Ziren's statement, Lu Ziren had already arranged everything and was just saying hello to her. Xia Yingying admired Lu Ziren's efficiency for a moment.

"Thank you for this."

"There's no need to thank each other. It's me who got you into trouble. This is what I should do."

Speaking of Liu Qingyao, Xia Yingying suddenly remembered that the children should be sent to school. Could it be that Lu Ziren had forgotten about this?

"By the way, have you told Haoran about sending him to Imperial College? Does he agree?"

"He hasn't said it yet, but I think he will agree." Lu Ziren answered confidently.

After hearing what Lu Ziren said, Xia Yingying couldn't help but raise her eyebrows. It's hard to say whether Lu Haoran would agree.

Lu Haoran had always wanted to follow Tang Qingye and have him be his teacher, but Tang Qingye was not teaching in the Imperial College, so there was no point for him to follow him.

During Xia Yingying's silence, Lu Ziren seemed to guess what Xia Yingying was thinking, so he spoke up to explain.

"Tang Qingye is also going to the Imperial Academy to impart knowledge, so Lu Haoran will definitely go."

"But we should tell Haoran in advance so that he can be mentally prepared. Besides, it's the New Year now, and we should send the children to school," Xia Yingying reminded.

"Okay, I'll tell Haoran." Lu Ziren said.

Xia Yingying was reading the storybook with great excitement, but his arrival ruined her interest, so he decided not to disturb her and let her enjoy her own happiness.

Lu Haoran was in his room. His room was very big and there was a study room inside for him. Lu Haoran was sitting in front of the desk, reading the books seriously.

"Dad, you're here." Lu Haoran recognized it as Lu Ziren when he heard the footsteps. When Lu Ziren walked into the room, Lu Haoran went to greet him.

"The new year has begun and there have been changes to your schooling. Are you willing to go to the Imperial College? The Crown Prince and the Crown Princess want you to be a companion to the Emperor's eldest grandson?" Lu Ziren said straight to the point while sitting on a chair.

"Dad, I have already discussed with Mr. Tang that I will study in the Imperial College. I can't be a treacherous villain."

Lu Haoran was undoubtedly very excited to go to school in the palace. One reason why he studied under Tang Qingye was because of his identity as the prince's teacher, and another reason was because of his knowledge.

Now, Lu Ziren has not secretly formed a faction with the prince, and he cannot hold Lu Ziren back. Once he goes to the Imperial Academy, won't everyone know that he will be a member of the prince's party in the future?

Besides, the emperor's eldest grandson can be made friends in the future, so why rush into it now?

Lu Haoran's words were equivalent to a polite refusal.

"Tang Qingye is also going to the Imperial College to teach. Do you really want to miss this opportunity?"

Lu Ziren asked Lu Haoran in a calm voice.

Lu Haoran always thinks a lot. Lu Ziren doesn't believe that Lu Haoran would really give up the opportunity to be a companion to the emperor's eldest grandson just for that ridiculous and so-called stubborn promise.

What you learned from Tang Qingye in the Imperial College can also be learned in the Imperial College.

But what one learns in the Imperial College is more about how to be a good official, while the Imperial Academy teaches in more depth.

Seeing Lu Haoran was stunned, Lu Ziren knew that Lu Haoran didn't really want to give up this opportunity. Lu Ziren looked at Lu Haoran and said, "I'll give you three days. When you have thought it over, come back and tell me your decision."

After Lu Ziren finished speaking to Lu Haoran, he stood up to leave, but Lu Haoran had already made the decision when Lu Ziren stood up to leave.

"Dad, I choose to go to the Imperial College. But I need to tell Mr. Tang in advance." Lu Haoran said to Lu Ziren.

Now Lu Ziren is on the side of the prince, and he, Lu Ziren, also wants to be in the same camp as the emperor's eldest grandson.

It doesn't matter if it's early or late.

Ever since they and the Sixth Prince entered the city, there was no way back.

In that case, why not follow your heart and choose the best.

In the Imperial College, Lu Haoran can still be Tang Qingye's student, so as not to go against his promise.

"Okay." Lu Ziren responded and left.

During the meal, Lu Haojie, Lu Yuwei, Song Ruyi, and Xia Yingying all knew that Lu Haoran was going to the Imperial Academy to study. When Lu Haojie heard that Lu Haoran was going to the Imperial Academy, he was a little bit unbelievable at first, but he was happy but also a little disappointed.

"Daddy, why doesn't my brother go to the same academy with me? Then I have no other friends in the academy except Jingjing." Lu Haojie cried with his face wrinkled like a big bitter gourd.

"Can you be the companion of the emperor's eldest grandson? If you are willing, I can also send you to the Imperial College, so that you can study in the same academy as your eldest brother."

Lu Ziren said this to Lu Haojie in a serious tone, but Lu Haojie shook his head firmly.

"No, no, I don't want to be the study partner of the emperor's eldest grandson."

He had seen the emperor's grandson last time. He was very serious, even more serious than his elder brother. If he went to school under that serious subordinate, who knows what kind of torture he would suffer.

His purpose of going to the Imperial College was not only to study and learn knowledge, but more importantly to learn the skills of the martial arts master. Another purpose was to protect Jingjing in the academy and prevent her from being bullied.

What about Lu Haoran? He didn't care at all about how he studied.

Lu Haojie was just talking and he didn't want to be in the same academy with Lu Haoran.

"I will send you to the Imperial College in a few days. You and Jingjing will be in the same class. You must take good care of her and don't bully her. Since you are older, you must set a good example for Jingjing."

Xia Yingying added a piece of Lu Haojie's favorite braised pork with preserved vegetables and put it in Lu Haojie's bowl.

When Lu Haojie heard Xia Yingying asking him to study hard and set an example for Jingjing, he immediately put on a confident look on his face.

"Mom, don't worry. I can protect Jingjing. I'm a man, how can I not be able to protect a girl?"

"Yeah." Xia Yingying nodded as if she didn't care, but the smile on her lips continued. Oh my god, this Lu Haojie and Jingjing couple is really too good to be together. "Please vote"