My Lady Always Lacks Ambition

Qin Liuxi tapped the surface of the table, thought for a moment, then shook her head after a long pause: "We’ll see based on his aptitude in the future. If he can be trained and you approve of him, then it’s up to you whether or not to take him under your wing. But for now, there’s no need."

She picked up her tea and took a sip: "Mother’s tolerance is genuine, but his legitimate brother is suffering in the northwest, while he has no worries about food and drink in Li City. If he becomes a famed student of Master Tang, receiving your careful guidance, just as it was before the Qin family’s downfall, what would others think?"

Master Tang remained silent.

"The legitimate mother may not say much, but she probably feels uncomfortable inside. Sometimes, when the thorns are planted deep, and others keep provoking, they can’t be pulled out," Qin Liuxi spoke indifferently: "The legitimate mother is a virtuous and moral person, she has been as tolerant and generous as she can be towards me, Xiao Wu, and my simple-minded concubine. I don’t want to plant thorns in her heart. It’s hard enough for a mother to see her child suffering far away—why should she endure this unequal hardship?"

Master Tang spoke: "You, child, actually have the softest heart."

Qin Liuxi smiled faintly: "She is a good person, and I am willing to acknowledge this goodness."

"Alright."

"Xiao Wu is pure and good, probably not the best material for studying. How much he learns is up to him, but the most important point is, he needs to understand what he should, grasping principles and responsibilities." Qin Liuxi continued: "If he can support his legitimate brother in the future, then his life will be smooth, prosperous, and full of blessings."

Master Tang understood, saying: "If that’s the case, let them come to the academy tomorrow to sit in as auditors. After a month’s assessment, we’ll see if they can stay on as true students."

"Mhm."