I am the champion of palace intrigue, and even the proud prince bows his head in submission.

Chapter 29 Qin Jiuwei's Personal Motives

Xiaohe looked at the words on the note in front of her, then looked up and asked in confusion, "Miss, is the tutor you're hiring for Young Master Jue going to stay here?"

Qin Jiuwei nodded slightly.

This man is named Zhong Xunxi. He is the cousin of Zhong Ling, a palace maid in Qin Jiuwei's previous life. His career will rise rapidly in a few years.

Both were orphans who grew up relying on each other and had a very deep bond.

After Zhong Ling turned twenty-five, she was released from the palace and taken in by Zhong Xunxi and his wife to live a good life.

But now, in order to earn a living, Zhong Xunxi is still working as a tutor, and he lives a poor life.

Since she needed to find a trustworthy teacher, Qin Jiuwei wanted him to be Xie Jue's first teacher.

Firstly, it was indeed because he was truly talented; Zhong Ling had praised his cousin's knowledge and diligence on many occasions.

Secondly, it was because of Qin Jiuwei's personal motives.

Having experienced the power struggles of her past life, she knew that no one would complain about having too many talented and virtuous people in their life.

Extend a helping hand when others need it most, without asking for anything in return, simply to build good relationships.

Helping others is also helping yourself.

This might sound like a calculated move, a step-by-step strategy.

But for someone like Qin Jiuwei, who is struggling to survive in such a precarious situation, it was a desperate measure.

Qin Jiuwei didn't say much to Xiaohe, but simply told her to go there.

Xiao He nodded, took the note, and then left.

The Marquis's carriage stopped at the entrance of an alley.

Xiaohe lifted the curtain and glanced at the alley entrance, where she saw a young man dressed in coarse blue clothes.

She immediately got off the carriage and called out to Zhong Xunxi as he passed by.

"Excuse me, are you Mr. Zhong?"

Zhong Xunxi paused and turned to look at Xiao He.

The woman was dressed in brocade, and was clearly a maid from a wealthy family.

But... how could he possibly know someone like that?

He only had one cousin, with whom he depended on for survival, who had recently entered the palace.

Thinking of this, Zhong Xunxi pursed her lips, her expression wary.

Seeing this, Xiaohe chuckled and said, "Mr. Zhong, there's no need to worry. It's my young mistress who wants you to teach my youngest son."

"The monthly salary is this amount..."

Xiaohe made a three with her hand.

Zhong Xunxi's eyebrows twitched slightly. "Three taels?"

Xiaohe shook her head. "Thirty taels."

Zhong Xunxi's eyes widened immediately.

He now works as a tutor in a household during the day, and in his spare time at night he copies books and scriptures.

Even so, it was only two taels of silver per month.

She actually wants to give me thirty taels every month?!

To prepare for the imperial examinations, Zhong Xunxi had to spend money every day on writing materials, paper, and books.

I have now developed a cough.

There are many places where money is needed.

Zhong Xunxi felt uneasy, thinking that there was no such thing as a free lunch.

But... she gave way too much!

Zhong Xunxi nodded first, then mustered her courage and asked, "Which household are you from?"

Xiao He said gently, "We are from the Xie family."

Zhong Xunxi was suspicious; there was only one Marquis's residence with the surname Xie in the capital...

That's a very famous person! Why would they choose him as their tutor?

Zhong Xunxi's gaze fell on the lantern with the word "Thank You" written on it hanging on the carriage, and her eyebrows twitched slightly.

In the end, I mustered up my courage and sat down.

As the carriage slowly came to a stop, Zhong Xunxi stared wide-eyed at the imposing Marquis's mansion before her.

It turns out that the person who invited him to be a tutor was actually the wife of Prince Xie!

The main courtyard of the Marquis's residence.

"I heard that Qin Jiuwei went to find a tutor for that kid Xie Jue?"

Lady Hou put down her teacup, her brows furrowing deeply.

Kang Mama nodded, "That's right, this old servant just heard it with her own ears. The young mistress was instructing people to prepare a courtyard in the front yard."

"I heard he's a scholar who passed the imperial examinations, and he's quite young."

Lady Hou raised an eyebrow slightly. "To be a scholar at such a young age? That certainly shows some talent."

Unexpectedly, Qin Jiuwei found such a talented person to teach that cheap adopted son.

Granny Kang sighed softly, "Now that the young mistress is managing Qinglan Courtyard, it's much more orderly than before."

“They all adored her, and the young masters were always glued to her side.”

Lady Hou narrowed her eyes coldly, "This little illegitimate daughter does have some ability."

"But if this continues, Qinglan Academy will leave my son far behind, which won't do!"

Her son, Xie Zhongzhi, left home at a young age and she hadn't seen him for more than five years.

Now he is leading troops in battle on the border and has risen to the rank of a fifth-grade officer!

To be so young and already at the fifth rank is quite an achievement, especially if you were in another family.

Although Xie Yanli was a civil official, compared to his status in the eyes of others, his own son paled in comparison.

No, we have to make Qinglan Courtyard a little more chaotic, even more chaotic.

Only in this way can her ambitions rise in this family!