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Yun Jin was sitting by the window, gazing intently northwards.

Qiuyi knocked on the door and came in, saying, "Miss, Madam sent Aunt Qinghe to invite you, saying she has something to discuss with you."

Yun Jin snapped out of her daze, put on her coat, and stood up: "Okay, I'll be right there."

When she arrived at Qingshui Garden, Chu Wanqing was waiting for her.

Yun Jin stepped forward and curtsied: "Mother, you wanted to see me?"

Chu Wanqing gestured for her to sit down, and then recounted in detail what had happened at Yaxiangju that day, including their original plans.

After saying that, she sighed, "I never expected that everything I had arranged would lead to an unexpected encounter with Master Yuxu. I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing."

Yun Jin was somewhat surprised, not expecting Chu Wanqing to make such an arrangement. If Yun Xiu's reputation for "Phoenix Fate" spread, the Fifth Prince would definitely be eager to come and ask for her hand in marriage, which would indeed make it easier to make this happen.

She composed herself and asked, "Mother, what did you originally intend for that person to say?"

Chu Wanqing said, "I originally just wanted him to say that Yunxiu has the appearance of a phoenix, and then have someone spread the word. I was afraid that mentioning the Fifth Prince would seem too deliberate. But I didn't expect that Daoist Yuxu not only mentioned the phoenix's fate, but also added the sentence 'marrying the right person,' and even implied that she was compatible with the Fifth Prince."

Yun Jin tapped her fingertips lightly on the table, pondering, "That Daoist Yuxu... is Mother sure it's true?"

Chu Wanqing nodded: "Master Yuxu is indeed a real person, but he is extremely mysterious and rarely seen by ordinary people. No one knows what he looks like. The person today has an extraordinary demeanor and his words are quite mysterious, but Mother cannot be sure if he is Master Yuxu himself. If it really is him, then I'm afraid we'll be in trouble."

If Yunxiu is truly destined for greatness and marries the Fifth Prince, and she truly becomes Empress, then the three of us—mother and children…”

A thought suddenly flashed through Yun Jin's mind: perhaps Xiao Jingyan had made a move? However, this guess was unfounded, and she couldn't bring herself to say it.

She grasped Chu Wanqing's hand and said gently, "Mother, rest assured, things can be accomplished through human effort. Even if Yunxiu truly has the destiny of a phoenix, so what? Even if she marries the Fifth Prince, is the Fifth Prince guaranteed to sit on that throne?"

Seeing the resolute look on her face, Chu Wanqing's unease gradually dissipated, and she nodded: "With you here, I feel at ease. By the way, there's one more thing. I'd like to send Lang Ge'er to school."

Yun Jin asked with some concern, "Will Lang Ge'er be safe leaving the manor?"

Chu Wanqing said, "I will arrange for someone to take care of him and protect him."

Seeing her mother's resolute attitude, Yun Jin said, "Mother, why don't we ask Lang Ge'er what he thinks?"

Chu Wanqing nodded: "Alright, you can go see him with your mother now."

The mother and daughter left Qingshui Garden and walked together toward Kangning Pavilion.

Yun Lang was sitting at the table studying when he saw them enter. He quickly stood up and bowed, saying, "Mother, Sister, what brings you here? Has something happened?"

Chu Wanqing pulled him to sit down beside her and said gently, "Lang'er, Mother wants to send you to the academy. Would you like to?"

Yun Lang's eyes lit up, his voice filled with excitement: "Really, Mother? I can really go to the academy to study?"

Chu Wanqing smiled and nodded, "Of course it's true. Mother knows you're very hardworking and want to make something of yourself. That's why I want to send you away to study, broaden your horizons, and make some friends. I wonder which academy Lang-ge'er wants to go to? Do you have any ideas?"

Yunlang had long wanted to go out and study, but he was very anxious because he stayed at home all day and had no one to help him solve his problems.

Ever since he learned that his body was man-made, he has been harboring a deep resentment.

He hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Mother... I want to go to the Imperial Academy, is that alright?"

Chu Wanqing was taken aback: "The Imperial Academy?"

Yun Lang nodded, his eyes full of longing: "I've heard that those who can enter the Imperial Academy are all people of great talent. I want to go there, to study and learn from them. I also want to make more connections."

Looking into the light in Yun Lang's eyes, Chu Wanqing felt a mix of sadness and warmth in her heart.

She thought for a moment and said, "Alright, if you want to go to the Imperial Academy, then I will send you there. However, once you enter the Imperial Academy, the studies will be very demanding, so you must not give up halfway."

Yun Lang straightened his chest and said earnestly, "Mother, don't worry, your son will definitely study hard and not let you down."

Chu Wanqing nodded and said, "During this time, you should stay home and study. If you don't understand something, go ask your father."

Yun Lang's smile froze for a moment, then he lowered his head and remained silent.

Chu Wanqing knew what he was thinking, sighed, and softened her tone: "Lang'er, Mother knows you don't want to. Although your father may not be fit to be a father, he is still quite capable in his studies. There is only a little over a month until the New Year, and it is inconvenient to invite a tutor to the mansion now. You can use him as your tutor for the time being."

Yun Jin also advised, "Lang Ge'er, treat him like an outsider and learn from his knowledge. This is for your own good. Besides, it's only for a few months. Just bear with it, and your mother will send you to the academy after the New Year."

Yun Lang looked up at her, hesitated for a moment, and then shook his head: "Sister, I still don't want to look for him."

Yun Jin thought for a moment, then looked at Chu Wanqing and said, "Mother, how about this, send Lang Ge'er to the clan school of the Grand Tutor's mansion? I heard that the scholar Mr. Qiu in their clan school is no less learned than the teachers at the Imperial Academy. If you are willing, I will talk to my godparents, and they will definitely agree."

Yun Lang's eyes lit up, and he nodded repeatedly, "Okay! Sister, I'm willing!"

Seeing her son so happy, Chu Wanqing didn't say anything more and simply said, "Then it's settled. Jin'er, go ask the Zheng family tomorrow."

Yun Jin nodded in agreement.

The mother and daughter had dinner with Yunlang before going home separately.

Meanwhile, Yunxiu was restless after returning home, constantly thinking about what Master Yuxu had said and wanting to ask her mother about it.

She said to Granny Qi, "Granny Qi, I need to go out for a bit. I have something urgent to tell my mother."

Granny Qi glanced at the sky and advised, "Young Miss, what urgent matter requires us to go tonight? Why not wait until tomorrow?"

Yunxiu couldn't wait any longer. She couldn't wait to see her mother and tell her what happened today. Maybe her mother could help her understand the meaning of those two sentences.

Granny Qi was a little worried, wondering where Chu Wanqing had taken her today. She was restless after returning home and wouldn't say anything when asked.

She thought for a moment and advised, "Miss, why don't you ask the master first?"

Yunxiu thought for a moment and said, "Alright, I'll go find my father and ask him to come with me."

Granny Qi: ...That's not what I meant.

Yunxiu, however, had already walked quickly toward Yunheting's study.