After two bowls of rice soup, Lei Ying’s complexion warmed up a bit.

"Teacher..."

Seeing the teacher appear, Lei Ying felt like she had come back to life.

"You child, no matter what, you should always take good care of your body; that is the proper way."

It seemed that she needed to give her students a lesson on cherishing their lives.

Never give up on yourself easily; remember, there are always more solutions than problems.

"Tell me, what’s going on?"

Lei Ying looked at the nanny standing nearby, afraid to speak.

"You are a student of Chunshan Women’s Medical College, an institution founded under the Empress Dowager’s imperial decree. The Empress Dowager’s intentions are clear; she plans to select a few female doctors from the academy to serve in the palace. I find you intelligent and diligent, so I have submitted your name to the palace."

"Really, Teacher, can I really enter the palace as a female doctor?"

Lei Ying grabbed Chun Nuan’s hand: "Teacher..."

"Yes, I have reported your name on the list to enter the palace."

In fact, she hadn’t, but right now Chun Nuan felt that she’d report it, and who would dare question her?

Who would dare ask the palace for the list?

"Thank you, Teacher." Lei Ying’s tears flowed instantly: "It’s just that I’ve let you down regarding your cultivation."

"How so?"

"Disciple..."

She looked again at the nanny standing beside her.

The nanny was also very shocked after hearing Chun Nuan’s words.

At this moment, Lei Ying looked at her, hesitated, and then decided to go all out.

"Teacher, you are unaware, my father and stepmother have already found a match for me, to become the fourth concubine at Lord Hong, the Five City司马’s mansion..."

Previously, she sympathized with Zhong Xiuyao, feeling that serving an old man was truly pitiful.

But who would believe, Lord Hong is five years older than Lord Lin.

Moreover, rumors in the capital say Lord Hong not only loves women but also likes twins.

Why push herself into being a concubine for Lord Hong is because her stepmother was tricky behind the scenes. Lord Hong is a distant relative of her stepmother’s, connected through her maternal family, and immediately sent her off to curry favor.

"What, is Lord Hong more important than the noble ones in the palace, and does he intend to compete with the palace for people?"

Chun Nuan also knew about Lord Hong, the Five City司马, and she was quite angry. The master of Lei Mansion was truly a wicked one.

Lei Ying looked at the nanny beside her.

"This old servant will report to Madam immediately."

The spy finally left.

"Teacher, I thank you for your life-saving grace."

Lei Ying was about to kneel again.

"Alright, take good care of your health, no one would dare send you off."

Truly, who would dare compete with the palace for people?

Soon enough, Madam Lei arrived at Lei Ying’s side courtyard.

"I didn’t know the teacher would grace us with your presence; forgive us for failing to greet you properly, it’s my fault."

Madam Lei didn’t expect Lei Ying would have such fate, being chosen to be sent to the palace. If the master knew, he would surely break his leg; no family would dare compete with the palace over people.

"Madam Lei, Lei Ying’s current health condition is dreadful, and if she can’t enter the palace on time, we can’t afford the blame."

"I’ll make arrangements to nurse her properly." Madam Lei quickly told Lei Ying, "You should listen carefully; you are to become a palace female physician, take good care of your health and never harm yourself."

"Yes, Mother."

Lei Ying understood that Madam Lei’s words implied she wouldn’t be sent to the Hong Family anymore, putting her mind at ease.

Knowing she had avoided this calamity, her eyes were full of gratitude towards Chun Nuan.

"I have other matters at the academy, so I’ll take my leave." Chun Nuan stood up: "Lei Ying, I hope you return to the academy to study as soon as possible; never be negligent."

"Yes, Teacher, I will attend class tomorrow."

Chun Nuan returned to the academy and found Zhao Minghua had arrived.

"Why did you suddenly come here?"

In the Women’s Medical College, apart from a few hired doctors and gatekeepers who were men, all servants were women. It was Zhao Minghua’s first visit, making it quite unexpected for Chun Nuan.

"Passing by here, I came to see you, wife."

Chunshan Women’s Medical College was situated in the city, and Zhao Minghua was inspecting his property nearby, so he thought to visit where his wife was studying.

"You..."

He comes home every day; it’s not like he hasn’t been back, what’s there to see?

"The child?"

"At home, learning to flick abacus beads with Uncle Qiao."

Zhao Minghua felt his son was quite clever; he would surely be a moneymaker when grown up. Even at a young age, he drags his nanny to the accounting room, always enjoying watching Uncle Qiao flick the abacus beads. Uncle Qiao, feeling inspired, taught him, and unexpectedly, it became his addiction.

While other young children play with dolls and such, only he had fun playing with abacus beads gleefully.