The Jade Academy (2)

Lu Fang Xiu turned to Lu Xian Yun. «It is very big and pretty. I hope that I will learn and make friends here.» Her brothers and sisters were smiling at their innocent sister.

«I am sure you will meimei.» Lu Han Chen pat Lu Fang Xiu's head. Lu Lan Xia takes Lu Fang Xiu's hand and begins to walk.

«We have to hurry to the principal's office. Yun gege will take you to his class after we've gotten your schedule.»

Lu Fang Xiu nod as they begin to walk. The students are making a road for them to the school. The Lu siblings hold they're head high and give off the high and mighty air that all royals should.

When they walk through the halls, heads turn their way. Lu Fang Xiu didn't know that they got so much attention since her overprotective siblings surrounded her like an impenetrable wall.

No one could even get a glimpse of her. The Lu siblings had made a promise with their father before they left to their own palaces the day before.

«We will not allow anyone to hurt or see their precious little meimei Xiu'er.»

They knew they couldn't protect her all the time, but they would do it when they could.

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When they got to the principal's office they knocked. An old, but strong voice could be heard. «Come in.» Lu Xi Jun opened the doors and entered followed by the rest.

They all greeted the principal with respect. «Principal Yan, this is our ninth meimei, princess Yating Xiulan real name, Lu Fang Xiu.» Lu Xian Yun made sign for her to take a step forward.

Lu Fang Xiu felt that this person in front of her was powerful, but not selfish. She took a step forward and placed the letter her father gave her on his desk.

He was one of the few who knew about the ninth princess of the Ming empire. He was Bai Fang Juan's father's cousin.

When he had read the letter, he didn't believe it. He was already surprised that, that overprotective emperor let her attend school, but even more surprised that the overprotective emperor wanted her to attend the SS class.

Yan Cang sighed inside and took out a paper from his desk and gave it to Lu Fang Xiu. «Here is your schedule and message to your teacher.» Lu Fang Xiu nod and bow. She didn't want to talk too much and stayed quiet.

The others bowed and followed her out still making the impenetrable wall around Lu Fang Xiu. They walked separate ways when they met their friends.

«Bye, bye Xia jiejie meet you at break.» Lu Fang Xiu waved to her sister as she walked with her friends and followers.

Lu Fang Xiu turned to Lu Xian Yun who smiled warmly at her. «Yun gege, where are your friends?» Lu Xian Yun took her hand and walked to a group of young men and some women.

«Ah! Your highness prince Guo Jia!» One of the girls squealed which made Lu Fang Xiu cover her ears. Lu Xian Yun sees this and looks coldly at the girl who squealed. She immediately shut up.

Lu Xian Yun turns and looks worried at Lu Fang Xiu. «Meimei Xiu'er are you fine?» Lu Fang Xiu nod but roll her eyes inside. "Who squeal that high?"

Lu Fang Xiu recognized some of the people. They had visited Lu Xian Yun while she was at his palace a couple of times, but they had never seen her.

Lu Xian Yun looks at his friends. «This is my youngest sister. Lu Fang Xiu. Her princess title is Princess Yating Xiulan. Meimei Xiu'er this is my friends. Cang He, oldest son of the Cang family who commands half of our Ming empire's army. Bei Ping, second son of the Bei family who owns and runs Ming empire's biggest auction house. And this is Teng Zian, oldest son of the Teng family. Their family is the most powerful after the imperial family.»

Lu Fang Xiu courtesies, but still doesn't talk. When she is done courtesy she felt dizzy. «Xiu'er!» Lu Xian Yun supports her when she sways.

Lu Fang Xiu didn't want to talk out loud so she whispered in Lu Xian Yun's ear.

«Yun gege, I am tired after meeting so many persons. Can we go to the classroom?» Lu Xian Yun nod and support her while his friends and followers walk behind.

When they get to the classroom many of Lu Xian Yun's followers walk to their own classes. Everyone in the classroom turns around to the door to look at the strongest guys in their class.

All of Lu Xian Yun's friends attend the same class s as him. The SS class consists of 27 students. All talented and special.

Lu Xian Yun gives the message from the principal to the teacher who nods. Lu Fang Xiu was back to normal and didn't feel dizzy anymore. She despised this body for being so weak.

When the class started the teacher told the class about a new student. «Today we've got a new student. An important one. This is Princess Yating Xiulan, Lu Fang Xiu. Ninth daughter of the emperor.»

The class began to whisper and not all were good. Lu Fang Xiu didn't care, but that didn't mean Lu Xian Yun didn't care.

The room got cold in a second and didn't get warm before Lu Fang Xiu tilted her head while looking at him. She sat down beside him.

Lu Xian Yun took notes all the time while Lu Fang Xiu just listened. He didn't ask her anything and just continued to take notes.

They were learning about magical beasts and how to defeat different types. Like Snow Wolves were weak alone, Fire Lizards don't die before it's head is chopped off, Earth Rat hated fire and Lightning Fox were weak against metal.

As the class went on Lu Fang Xiu looked out the window. «What are you thinking about Master?» It was Li Yin. He went to her soul place before she got off the carriage.

«I'm thinking about how to get this body stronger.» Li Yin hated that his mistress's body was weak, while her powers were strong. He disliked it when he couldn't do anything to help.

The teacher, Xi Si. Disliked that Lu Fang Xiu didn't listen to him, but he knew that the emperor's children weren't simple. So he let it slide, at least for now.

«Princess Xiulan would you please answer.» Lăoshi Xi Si wanted to test her. Lu Fang Xiu turned to the front and sighed inside. She had to talk even though she promised not to attract attention.

*Lăoshi means school teacher

«The answer is Crocus Moth. It is the only flower moth type that can resist the cold.» The teacher, class and especially Lu Xian Yun is shocked. They hadn't learned about magical insects yet.

Lăoshi Xi Si didn't know what to say. Not only did she get right. Her voice was like a salvation. Like a Goddess singing under the moon and stars.

After the silence that followed came break. Lu Fang Xiu followed Lu Xian Yun and his friends to a big pavilion where the rest of the siblings were.

«Meimei Xiu'er. How was your first class?» Lu Han Chen sat next to Lu Fang Xiu at the table. The pavilion was specially made for the imperial princesses and princes. It only allowed them and their trusted friends to be there.

«It was fun, but I didn't learn so much. I knew most of it already.» Lu Fang Xiu didn't act childish or spoiled now.

She acted like how a princess should, but with a little more strength like a leader. She was more her real self now.