Chapter 8, Debate

Shen Yue and Shen Qing were both momentarily stunned, suddenly recalling their mother's admonition before leaving, to be extremely cautious with their words regarding Shen Miao's incident in the water. Shen Qing, being more considerate of the overall situation than Shen Yue, immediately said: "Yes, you must not speak recklessly. At that time, I was with Fifth Sister, and I witnessed it with my own eyes. Fifth Sister accidentally slipped into the water, and it just so happened that His Highness the Crown Prince arrived at that moment, which is how he came to see it. It has nothing to do with admiration."

Therefore, if one were to ask who the most outstanding woman at the Guangwen Pavilion is, it would naturally be Shen Yue; if one were to ask who the most despicable woman is, it would naturally be Shen Miao

It is certainly not the case that these noble offspring are either rich or distinguished, among them are many from prominent families. And what fate did these prominent families meet in the previous generation? They were all systematically eradicated by the late emperor and Fu Xiuyi. For instance, the one mocking her now, Shen Yue's admirer, the eldest son of the Cai family, Cai Lin, a few years later, the Cai family was implicated in a corruption case and was likewise confiscated, and Cai Lin was exiled to serve in the military. It is pitiful that he has admired Shen Yue for many years, yet in the end, Shen Yue could not wait to sever ties with him.

Such a brazen statement should have elicited disdain, yet when Shen Miao spoke these words, Shen Qing's calm demeanor and utterly indifferent tone left everyone momentarily stunned

He is the leader of this group of young boys. As soon as he spoke, the surrounding boys burst into laughter. The noble girls gathered around Shen Yue also found it amusing. In an instant, the sound of mockery surrounded Shen Miao, and the gazes directed at her were filled with malice.

Glancing at the crowd with their varied expressions, and then at the gloating look in Shen Qing's eyes, Shen Miao was about to speak when she heard Shen Yue say: "His Highness the Crown Prince is broad-minded and will not blame Fifth Sister for these trivial matters. Fifth Sister's attendance at the academy is naturally due to her thirst for knowledge, which is a good thing."

Language is the most hurtful weapon; in her past life, such scenarios must have occurred countless times. She had grown accustomed to being belittled, insulted, and mocked, and was even less willing to actively break these ingrained concepts. In the end, Shen Yue and Shen Qing became friends with these noble offspring, while she drifted further away from this circle

Her relationship with these young men and women is not one of hostility; in fact, some of them are even on the same side. However, these noble families find themselves in a delicate opposition due to the emperor's deliberate balancing and instigation, resulting in a loose connection among them, and there is even a sense of animosity.

She once thought this was the greatest misfortune, but compared to the tragedies that followed in her past life, what do these count for? These young boys and girls, who are not even as mature as her Wanyu and Fu Ming, are merely at odds due to provocation; should they really be considered her enemies?

Her appearance is nothing special, her temperament is also unremarkable, she is not proficient in any particular skill, and she is infatuated, with her obsession with the Crown Prince known throughout the capital.

Shen Yue looked at Shen Miao, feeling somewhat puzzled. It seemed that after waking up from the drowning incident, Shen Miao's temperament had changed significantly. Could it be that the matter of the Crown Prince had dealt her a heavy blow? Just as she was about to speak, her friend Jiang Caixuan spoke up: "Shen Miao, I heard that you fell into the water. How is it? Has your cold improved now?"

Before the words had left his lips, a voice of admiration was heard: "What a dignified expression of affection!"

There is no need to turn allies into enemies. In her past life as a queen, Shen Miao learned a great deal. One should not make enemies out of momentary pride, as it is far too unwise

Cai Lin, how can you say that about Fifth Sister?" After everyone had laughed enough, Shen Yue suddenly spoke up: "Fifth Sister is not that kind of person.

To speak so openly is indeed quite embarrassing. If it were the usual Shen Miao, she would have looked at Shen Yue in confusion, seeking her help to speak on her behalf. However, today she merely cast a light glance at Jiang Caixuan and said淡淡道: "Alright, thank you for your concern"

"What a good thing." The boy on the other side couldn't help but laugh. He had secretly admired Shen Yue for a long time and often looked down on Shen Miao, thinking that having such a sister was simply a tragedy for Shen Yue. He said, "Thirst for knowledge, Shen Yue. If you want to help this sister, you need not use such words. Thirst for knowledge... it is rather ridiculous for someone who cannot even read Mr. Guo Yi's texts to claim to be thirsty for knowledge. He continued, "Thirst for knowledge, Shen Yue. If you want to help this sister, you need not use such words. Thirst for knowledge... it is rather ridiculous for someone who cannot even read Mr. Guo Yi's texts to claim to be thirsty for knowledge. Moreover..." He maliciously sized up Shen Miao and continued, "Who knows if she fell into the water on purpose? Isn't that how it is portrayed in plays? Falling into the water, a hero saving a beauty, pledging oneself... but perhaps the ending was guessed wrong!" After saying this, he probably found it amusing himself and burst into loud laughter. He continued, "Who knows if she fell into the water on purpose? Isn't that how it is portrayed in plays? Falling into the water, a hero saving a beauty, pledging oneself... but perhaps the ending was guessed wrong!" After saying this, he probably found it amusing himself and burst into loud laughter.

Shen Miao took a deep breath, and the surrounding students, whether male or female, showed no intention of speaking up for her. She was, after all, someone without a single friend. Watching Shen Miao make a fool of herself was probably the only amusement these noble youths found in the academy

Though both are daughters of the Shen family, their images are entirely different. Yet, people have grown accustomed to Shen Miao, who resembles a maid, being by Shen Yue's side. When one day Shen Miao no longer appears to be Shen Miao, people find themselves somewhat unaccustomed to it

Cai Lin is the local tyrant here. On ordinary days, Shen Miao does not dare to say much to him, let alone use such a questioning tone. Moreover, this tone inadvertently carries a hint of commanding inquiry. Cai Lin himself does not know why he did not scold her, but instead replied, "Isn't it so?"

In this world, it is difficult to change one's impression all at once. Moreover, her previous infatuation with Fu Xiuyi is known to all, and now to claim that she does not love him may not be believed by anyone

Yipeilan nudged Shen Yue and said, "Yue Niang, has your sister perhaps fallen ill and become confused? Why does she seem like a different person today?"

So it was like this... Shen Miao murmured to herself, suddenly smiling slightly, and looked at Shen Yue and Shen Qing: "Elder sister, second elder sister, if others do not know, then fine, but do you not know either? Why do you not defend your younger sister a little?"

When inquiring about the students of Guangwen Academy, whether they are in the first, second, or third year of the national curriculum, they are likely to be well aware. There is no other reason; they are foolish, timid, yet still wish to present themselves as virtuous and modest.

Cai Lin, "Shen Miao interrupted Shen Yue's words, her tone flat and devoid of any fluctuation: 'Who told you that I fell into the water because of my admiration for His Highness the Crown Prince?'"

Shen Qing spoke with such certainty that, although the crowd did not believe her, they were no longer as serious as before. Then Shen Miao spoke up: "It is not that one should speak recklessly without having seen it with their own eyes. Guangwen Hall not only teaches academic subjects, but it is also likely to cultivate character. Moreover, the word 'admiration' is inherently beautiful; why is it spoken of so poorly? If I, Shen Miao, admire someone, I must do so with dignity. His Royal Highness, the Prince of Ding, is of noble birth; how could I possibly aspire to him? You are all mistaken."

Jiang Caixuan was taken aback, and everyone in the classroom followed suit. Perhaps they did not expect Shen Miao to be so indifferent towards her. Jiang Caixuan found Shen Miao's attitude extremely annoying and immediately said: "Since you have recovered from your cold, is the first thing not to apologize to His Highness the Crown Prince, but to come to the academy? Do you not think this is putting the cart before the horse?"

What is Shen Miao like

However, it is always necessary to draw clear boundaries