My husband, who abandoned his father and kept his son, actually wants me to be his concubine.

Chapter 133 Autumn Examination Results Announcement
After leaving the Empress Dowager's palace.

Xiao Qili kept playing with Xiao Zhang'er. Although the one-year-old Xiao Zhang'er was jealous that his mother was close to his cousin, he also liked his cousin very much.

Little Qi Li looked up at the Princess Consort of Jin and said, "Mother, it would be nice to have a younger brother. I want a younger brother or sister. The mansion is too quiet."

Princess Jin pinched Qi Li's chubby cheeks and said with a smile, "Having a younger brother or sister isn't something that can be done all at once. Parents can only let nature take its course."

Qi Li smiled faintly and said, "Oh, I thought you could buy your younger siblings from a shop."

Lu Jinshi was also amused by Qi Li's childish words.

Princess Jin said to Lu Jinshi, "Seventh sister-in-law, don't think I'm being nosy, but if you want to give Zhang'er a younger brother or sister, you should do it sooner rather than later. Otherwise, once the child is older, you'll have to keep urging him to have one."

Lu Jinshi smiled. She always felt that the Princess Consort of Jin's attitude towards her had changed after Zhang'er's first birthday banquet.

When the Empress Dowager mentioned the Crown Prince just now, Princess Jin's expression didn't seem to change.

However, Lu Jinshi was still somewhat wary, after all, this concerned the matter of the crown prince.

The results of the autumn imperial examinations are released the day before the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is torture for many students. Whether they can enjoy the Mid-Autumn Festival depends on the release of the results the day before the festival.

Lu Jinshi was quite nervous the day before the results were released.

Although she could find out the result by asking, she didn't ask and just waited for the results to be released the next morning.

That night.

Inside the Jade Palace.

Lu Jinshi lay in Rong Yi's arms and said, "I've only been here for a few days, and I'll be moving out in a couple of days."

Rong Yi ruffled Lu Jinshi's long hair and said, "The East Palace is much more spacious than here, and it's much more convenient to enter and exit the palace gates. There's no need to worry about the palace gate locks or anything like that."

Lu Jinshi took a deep breath. Perhaps because she already knew that the Crown Princess was hers, Lu Jinshi felt no joy at the prospect of becoming the Crown Princess.

“These past few days I’ve been a bit confused about Princess Jin. She’s been coming to the palace quite often to help my mother these past two days. I’ve noticed that she’s very respectful to my mother, and she doesn’t seem to dislike me as she did before.”

Rong Yi said, "Brother Prince Jin grew up by the side of the Empress Dowager. The Empress Dowager has already compromised and made me the Crown Prince. Brother Prince Jin will naturally assess the situation and will not feel resentful..."

"Hmm?" Lu Jinshi said, "Human hearts are unpredictable. Children who grow up by the Empress Dowager's side are not necessarily of good character. Take Qingyun, for example. Didn't she eventually become jealous and be used as a pawn?"

Lu Jinshi said, "If I were Prince Jin, I wouldn't be content with this. We are both His Majesty's sons, but His Majesty is showing favoritism now, and I am even more unwilling to accept it."

Rong Yi smiled and said, "Fortunately, you're not Prince Jin."

Lu Jinshi said, "It would be good if the Prince of Jin could really calm down, but we still have to be on guard."

Rong Yi said, "Mm."

Lu Jinshi didn't know how long she talked with Rong Yi, but she was still wide awake. The results would be released tomorrow, and it would be impossible for her not to be nervous.

Seeing that Lu Jinshi couldn't sleep, Rong Yi said, "If you don't sleep... then you might as well fulfill your promise first."

Lu Jinshi looked at Rong Yi and asked, "What promise?"

Rong Yi whispered in Lu Jinshi's ear, "Didn't you promise me that if I became the top scholar in the provincial examination, you would let me..."

Lu Jinshi blushed and said, "Are you so sure you can become the top scholar?"

Rong Yi whispered in Lu Jinshi's ear, "Of course I've seen the list before I dared to ask you to keep your promise." Lu Jinshi raised an eyebrow and asked, "Really?"

"Hmm," Rong Yi said, "Why would I lie to you? If it were false, wouldn't you be blaming me to death tomorrow?"

Lu Jinshi kissed Rong Yi's thin lips, "That's wonderful, I can leave the palace and go to Lingxiao Academy now."

Rong Yi picked up Lu Jinshi and said, "Since you can't sleep, go to the bath first..."

Lu Jinshi blushed whenever she thought of what she had promised Rong Yi, but she had already agreed and couldn't go back on her word.

As the autumn wind rises, it dispels the lingering heat, and the nights gradually grow colder.

The bathing pool in the Jade Palace remained warm and spring-like.

The next day at chen time.

When Lu Jinshi woke up, she lazily got up and looked at Rong Yi beside her, who was playing with Zhang'er.

Lu Jinshi didn't dare to look into Rong Yi's smiling eyes.

Although Zhang'er is one year old, they have never been this mischievous before.

Seeing Lu Jinshi's embarrassed expression, Rong Yi smiled gently and said, "It's time to get up and check the results."

Lu Jinshi covered his face with the blanket and said, "I don't want to see you. Stay away from me."

Rong Yi smiled gently and said, "Alright, I'll take Zhang'er to see the list first."

Only after hearing Rong Yi and Zhang'er leave did Lu Jinshi slowly release the blanket, revealing a blushing and burning face.

Caiyun and Yunxia came to serve Lu Jinshi as he got up to wash and dress.

Lu Jinshi looked at her several head maids with colorful names and said, "You have been by my side for a long time. When I go to the East Palace in a few days, I do not plan to take you with me."

Caiyun looked at Lu Jinshi with a puzzled expression and said, "Miss, why is that? You've already gotten used to our service..."

Lu Jinshi smiled and said, "Actually, I shouldn't have brought you into the palace. You're not young anymore, and it's time for you to get married. My marriage arrangements were always inconvenient, which delayed you. I was originally planning to find you scholars from Tianzhang Academy to marry, but who knew that once you came to Chang'an, you wouldn't go back."

Caiyun said, "Miss, we will not marry. We will protect you forever."

"Yes, young lady, we will stay with you in the palace. None of us servants want to get married."

Lu Jinshi smiled and said, "Whether you want to marry or not, it's not appropriate for you to stay in the palace to serve me. Right now, we're in the Jade Palace, and the rules aren't very strict. Once we get to the East Palace, we'll have to follow some rules. Why don't you go to Lingxiao Academy instead..."

I am confident in your academic abilities, as you have been studying under me since childhood. Currently, Lingxiao Academy is in dire need of female teachers, and I would like you to become female teachers at the academy.

Caifeng and Caiyun, you two will manage the general affairs of the academy. Next spring, when unmarried scholars from Tianzhang Academy come to Chang'an to take the imperial examinations, you should go and find some suitable candidates. If you find one you like, I will arrange a marriage between you.”

Caiyun and Caifeng looked at Lu Jinshi with reluctance.

Caiyun said, "This servant is willing to remain unmarried and stay by your side for life."

Lu Jinshi smiled faintly and said, "Lingxiao Academy is the first girls' academy in Chang'an City, which is of great significance to me. Therefore, I would like to ask the two of you to manage Lingxiao Academy well for me. After all, once I enter the Eastern Palace, I will not be able to keep an eye on Lingxiao Academy all the time. The two of you are the people I trust the most."

Upon hearing this, Caiyun knelt down and said, "Don't worry, Miss, Caifeng and I will definitely manage Lingxiao Academy well for you."