Lan Miao couldn't figure it out.
So she simply stopped thinking about it.
After washing up in the morning, Han Bi and another maid helped her put on a round - collared spring shirt and a pomegranate - red skirt. The bright red color set off her delicate complexion, making her look extremely charming, which matched the plum blossoms in the courtyard perfectly.
She wrapped a fox - tail cape of the same color around her skirt, looking warm and good - looking.
Lan Miao rarely wore such bright - colored clothes.
Now that she was wearing them, she felt happy looking at herself.
Fortunately, although His Majesty had behaved rather improperly yesterday, he didn't stop her from going to the Elegant Hall to attend Feng Han's class.
Han Bi and the others strictly followed His Majesty's order and accompanied Lan Miao to the Elegant Hall every step of the way. And the class Lan Miao was going to attend was exactly the same one that Xue'er and Yu Jia were in.
This jade - related class was not a compulsory daily course, but was arranged according to everyone's interests for those who were eager to learn.
However, in the Jing Dynasty, there was a fashion of loving jade. Therefore, in this class, there were not only Yu Jia and her companions, but also the Second Prince, the Third Prince and so on. There were quite a number of people.
When Lan Miao came in, Feng Han had just finished talking about the types of jade. Seeing Lan Miao step in, bringing in the wind and snow from outside, looking cold yet extremely charming.
The light in the room dimmed. Lan Miao half - lifted her eyes.
Feng Han, who was standing at the front, was stunned. The ancient book in his hand dropped to the ground. All the other students turned their heads at the same time. Xue'er saw Lan Miao at the first sight, and her black eyes immediately widened.
Yu Jia was also very surprised.
She let out a cry of "Wow". She was not surprised that Xue'er's mother had come, but that Xue'er's mother looked so beautiful today.
With so many pairs of little eyes staring at her, Lan Miao felt rather embarrassed.
Feng Han in the front was dressed very thinly. He was tall and slender, looking no different from a teaching master. When it came to jade, he was respectful and serious, completely free from his previous impetuosity and arrogance. He really came to discuss the art of jade carving with Lan Miao.
Feng Han came back to his senses from the initial daze. He picked up the ancient book that had fallen on the ground. Seeing the rows of little kids still staring at Lan Miao, he timely said, "This is Lady Lan. She is also a famous jade - carving master. Her skills are even better than mine. Next, let her tell you something about jade carving."
There was admiration in his words.
Since Feng Han had given her a way out, Lan Miao naturally couldn't decline.
She gracefully stepped forward and confidently told the kids about her usual jade - carving experiences. She didn't make it too complicated for fear that the kids might not understand, but she told it very interestingly. The kids couldn't take their eyes off her.
"Is this Xue'er's mother? She's so beautiful. Her voice is so sweet and she's so gentle..."
Below, Li Weixi whispered beside Xue'er. Xue'er smiled happily and whispered, "Yes, my mother is very beautiful."
Yu Jia was so fascinated that she nodded along. She originally wanted to pull Chen Moning beside her, but accidentally grabbed the wrong person. She grabbed the Third Prince instead and didn't even notice.
"Lady Lan is so gentle and knows so many things. If only she could be my mother..."
The Third Prince listened silently. Looking at the hand that Yu Jia was tugging at his sleeve, he didn't shake it off. His small face darkened and he nodded involuntarily.
Half an hour passed in a flash.
After Lan Miao finished speaking, Feng Han helped her add some knowledge about jade. The class was over just like that. The two of them cooperated very well.
After class, Lan Miao went out with Feng Han. Before leaving, she winked at Xue'er. Xue'er immediately ran towards her.
Obviously, the kids were reluctant to let her go. They even gathered around Lan Miao in groups.
"Mother, I didn't expect you to come and teach today. Xue'er feels like it's been a long time since I saw you."
Xue'er grabbed the corner of Lan Miao's clothes, looking reluctant.
Lan Miao bent down and stroked Xue'er's cheek. "You can come and play with mother when you have a day off in a couple of days."
If only His Majesty wasn't so clingy and lived so far away, she would also like to live with Xue'er.
"Xue'er is still so attached to her mother."
Li Weixi joked on one side. As her words came out, everyone around laughed.
The Third Prince watched on one side, with a faint look of envy in his eyes.
Lan Miao gave them a sweet smile.
After saying a few more words to Xue'er, Lan Miao didn't dare to stay any longer, because His Majesty had said for her to go quickly and come back quickly. So after going out, Lan Miao and Feng Han walked on the path in the academy. Maybe the laughter of the kids just now had influenced them. Feng Han was less cold and arrogant. He sincerely praised Lan Miao.
"Lady Lan's jade - carving skills are extremely high. If you were in the Qi State, you might be able to enter the palace and get an official position. There is a position of jade official in our Qi State."
There was a hint of emotion in Feng Han's words.
Lan Miao frowned. Now she was staying in the palace under the name of a court jade - carving master.
But it was the first time she had heard that there was such an official position in the Qi State. She couldn't help chatting with him for a while. Han Bi, who was following behind, saw Lan Miao chatting so enthusiastically with Feng Han and quickly winked at Yan Hong.
Just as they reached the end of the path, Yan Hong reminded,
"Lady Lan, it's getting late. It's already dark. You'd better go back and rest earlier."
Lan Miao naturally knew that they had to follow His Majesty's order. She sneered in her heart and then calmly said to Feng Han beside her, "Master Feng, I should go back. I've also benefited a lot from listening to you talk about jade today."
"I'm not worthy of your praise. Farewell."
The cold wind gently blew Feng Han's long gown. He didn't seem to be afraid of the cold. The cape he was wearing was very thin. His temperament was a bit like an uncarved jade.
This time, Lan Miao had a much better impression of him. She bowed to him and then turned around with the maids and left.
Han Bi and the others were happy to have completed His Majesty's order. Their steps became much more brisk.
Lan Miao sneered and said, "Now you can rest assured."
"Lady Lan is so amazing. Even the jade - carving master from the Qi State is convinced of you."
Han Bi said cheerfully.
"I'm not that amazing. I've just put in a lot of hard work." Lan Miao chatted casually with them and sighed. Just as she said goodbye to Feng Han and turned around, at the end of the path, under a brick - red stone wall, there stood a figure. The figure was tall. With the light shining from behind, his eyebrows and eyes looked rather menacing.
Lan Miao widened her eyes again.
It was Wen Yuanning.
Why did he show up?
At first, she was confused. Then she remembered that he was a scholar in the Imperial Academy. It wasn't strange to see him in the Elegant Hall.
The Wen Yuanning in front of her was wearing a blue robe and a dark - blue cloak. He was as straight and tall as a green bamboo, but there was a gloomy look on his face, mixed with indescribable anger.
What was he angry about?
Lan Miao originally wanted to greet him generously. Although she had nothing to do with the Marquis Mansion anymore, after all, they had lived under the same roof, so it was not good not to say hello when they met.
But Wen Yuanning moved first.
He took a few steps forward and came straight in front of Lan Miao. His tall figure blocked the incoming light. When he opened his mouth, his tone was a bit heavy.
"Sister - in - law, who were you just talking to?"
"??"
Lan Miao was stunned.
She was baffled by his words. It seemed as if he was... interrogating her.