Chapter 12: The Gentlemen of the Imperial Academy Play the Most Extravagantly

In the next few days, Ji Xun stayed in the study to help her with her homework. He wrote quickly and accurately, which made Yun Xi want to send him to the Imperial Academy.

Because he helped her a lot, Yun Xi was particularly nice to him these two days, and even personally ground ink and sorted books at his desk.

Yun Xi did not forget Ji Xun's reminder and took the time to learn a dozen characters from him. After practicing for a while, she was able to write beautifully and neatly.

At first, Yun Xi was a little uncomfortable with Ji Xun's hands-on teaching, but he seemed to be completely focused on teaching her, so she didn't think much about it. She gradually got used to practicing calligraphy in his arms, and sometimes even fell asleep while practicing.

Every time she woke up, she was on the small couch. She had a bad sleeping posture and always liked to move around, making her clothes very messy when she slept.

After Ji Xun taught her how to write, he never cared about her again, letting her do nothing around him. Sometimes he would even go a whole day without even looking at her.

Perhaps it was because he had a problem with his brain, but when he focused, he could really forget about himself and the world.

It was because the two of them spent the entire day in their own world in the study that rumors spread throughout the princess's residence that Yun Xi doted on this new guard and kept him by her side every day, unwilling to let him go.

When the kitchen frequently sent Qi-replenishing soup to Ji Xun, Yun Xi finally realized that something was wrong.

She blushed and scolded the kitchen staff. Ji Xun didn't understand why she did that, but he was very obedient and didn't ask any more questions.

Or rather, he simply didn't bother to ask.

Four days after the birthday banquet, it was the day that Master Zhou ordered her to return to the Imperial Academy.

The Imperial Academy was located southwest of Chang'an, not far from the Princess's Residence. The students in the palace were divided into two categories. One category consisted of talented individuals recruited through the imperial examination system from various regions, admitted based solely on their talent and academic achievements, regardless of birth or family background. The other category consisted of the children of royalty and nobles, admitted directly based on their family background.

Yun Xi belongs to the latter category, a useless princess who has no knowledge or skills. She has the best teacher in the entire Imperial Academy, but she has never made any progress.

After arriving at the Imperial Academy, the princess's carriage and another person's carriage stopped in front of the gate at the same time.

Yun Xi lifted the curtain and took a look, and found that it was her mortal enemy in the Imperial Academy.

The person in the carriage opposite got off first. She was a graceful young girl in a purple embroidered silk skirt. There was a hint of arrogance between her slightly made-up eyebrows.

Yun Xi didn't have time to avoid her and their eyes met.

"Her Highness Roujia is here too." Xie Yange raised her eyebrows. "This servant is truly blessed to have met the birthday girl as soon as she left the house today."

There were hints of sarcasm in the pleasantries. Yun Xi looked at her with a constipated expression.

Xie Yan Ge, renowned among the noble ladies of the Imperial Academy, was known alongside the eldest princess as the Twin Beauties of Chang'an. However, she harbored a deep hatred for Yun Xi. As the saying goes, enemies often cross paths, and during one of their outings, Yun Xi unexpectedly discovered that Xie Yan Ge was actually a man.

After Yun Xi exposed his disguise as a woman, Xie Yange no longer concealed the truth. Facing this long-time enemy, he chose to punish Yun Xi in a manly way.

Although she was mentally prepared, Yun Xi felt a little nervous when she saw Xie Yan Ge.

She did have some conflicts with Xie Yange in her early years, but if the system had not informed her in advance, she would not have known that the other party was actually a man.

No wonder Xie Yange has been flat and always dressed warmly for so many years.

"What is Your Highness Roujia looking at?"

Noticing Yun Xi's deep gaze, Xie Yange half-closed his eyes and lowered his head to follow her line of sight.

"nothing."

Despite this, Yun Xi still disliked him and did not forget to mock him: "You look more and more like a man, eat more papaya."

After saying that, he handed his hand to Ji Xun: "Guard Ji, help me down."

When facing the enemy, you cannot lose your aura.

Xie Yange was speechless when he heard this, and then anger flashed in his eyes: "Your Highness Roujia, sooner or later you will regret what you said today."

His eyes fell on Ji Xun next to him, and he realized that Yun Xi had changed a guard.

"Where's your guard Ying? Why did you replace him with such a weak and frail pretty boy?"

In comparison, Ji Xun looked thin in his clothes and had pale skin, giving him an inexplicably cold and sickly look.

"Do I need to report to you if I change the people around me?" Yun Xi retorted.

She pulled Ji Xun into the Imperial Academy and ignored him.

"Do you remember that guy just now?" Yun Xi said to Ji Xun as they walked, "If he comes close to me next time, I will beat him up."

Ji Xun answered honestly: "I don't remember."

He hadn't even looked at the woman carefully just now.

Yun Xi: “…”

"Does she have a grudge against His Highness?"

"Yeah." Yun Xi said, "It's quite a festival. It's a long story. I'll tell you later."

Imperial Academy Palace, Gan Palace.

The antique study is filled with the elegant and light fragrance of pear wood. Three walls are surrounded by bookshelves, and the four treasures of the study on the table are neatly and meticulously arranged.

Two people were sitting in front of the sandalwood table, discussing the classics in the book. After a while, one of them with an elegant face glanced at the clepsydra.

"Song Jin, you'd better go back. Someone is coming to my side." Zhou Changsheng put down the book, brushed his wide sleeves, and his voice was gentle and elegant.

Another man dressed more simply looked dejected, but he could only stand up and leave.

When Yun Xi came in, she just brushed past him. She almost rushed in, just in time.

Zhou Changsheng looked at her when she stepped into the door, restrained his smile, and his dark eyes were as calm as water: "Roujia, you are late."

"How should I punish you?"

Yun Xi paused after hearing this: "..."

Zhou Changsheng noticed another person behind her and cast his gaze over to her. After a moment's scrutiny, he said, "Is this your guard? I remember telling you that swords and knives should not appear in the Qian Palace."

Facing this young and stern teacher, Yun Xi could no longer be so arrogant. Zhou Changsheng neither stood up nor bowed when he saw her. This was the power given to him by the emperor.

As long as he wanted, he could report her to the emperor at any time, and her father would unconditionally believe in this talented young scholar.

Before Yun Xi could speak, Zhou Changsheng said to Ji Xun, "You, get out."

Ji Xun stood at the door, staring at Yun Xi with an indifferent gaze, and ignored Zhou Changsheng.

"This is my personal bodyguard. I feel at ease with him by my side." Yun Xi explained, "Master, don't worry."

Zhou Changsheng asked, "Your Highness, are you worried that I might hurt you?"

Yun Xi: "That's not the case."

She was afraid that he would accidentally trigger the "love education" and be locked in the study and "punished" with a ruler.

Don't be fooled by Zhou Changsheng's frail scholarly appearance; he's actually the one constantly innovating in the original novel. Classroom play, brush play, human body ink grinding... all came from this upright gentleman.

On her first day back at the Imperial Academy after her birthday, she was punished with a ruler because her homework was not to his satisfaction...

Yun Xi glanced at the desk. The ruler was right next to Zhou Changsheng's hand. It was engraved with moral and ethical maxims. It was pitch black and was two fingers wide.

"Your Highness insists on keeping him here. I'm afraid I need to talk to Your Majesty about His Highness's recent situation when I return to the palace."

Yun Xi wanted to be tough, but was defeated by this sentence.

Haha, hypocrite.

Yun Xi turned around and gave Ji Xun a look, asking him to guard outside the door, and then handed in her homework.

Seeing that she was obedient, Zhou Changsheng did not pursue the matter. He lowered his brows and looked through the homework that Yun Xi had handed in.

The book is neatly copied, the handwriting is beautiful, and there is no mistake to be found.

"Is this written by His Highness?"

Yun Xi nodded vigorously, "Master, if you don't believe me, I can write it down for you right now."

Zhou Changsheng knew that since she dared to hand it in, she must have made some preparations. However, this little trick was too crude. Although he was young, he was not without vision. He didn't know how many students had cheated in front of him.

"Your Highness, you have such a heart, and this is worthy of praise." Zhou Changsheng remained expressionless, his fingertips resting on her homework. "If this talented writer is willing to enter the Imperial Academy, I can make an exception and open a path for him."

The implication of her words revealed her lies. Of course, Yun Xi was not afraid at all: "Master, just tell me, have I completed the task you assigned me?"

Zhou Changsheng originally wanted to find fault with her in the most direct way, but now he really couldn't find any reason.

I have indeed done enough superficial work, and if he asks questions later, I will definitely be able to answer them.

The young masters and young ladies of princes and nobles are no different from the scholars from poor families. As long as they want, they have plenty of ways to fool their teachers. The Imperial Academy can only give the naughty children of noble families a slight punishment and send them home to reflect for a few days.

Of course, sending a hopeless piece of mud like Yun Xi back would actually suit her wishes.

"In that case, I will only punish you for being late."

Zhou Changsheng frowned slightly, and picked up the ruler reluctantly. The black ruler lay across Yun Xi's white fingers, which made Yun Xi's body tremble.

The homework thing is over for now, but it’s late…

Bastard, she was only half a minute late!

"I heard that His Highness celebrated his birthday a few days ago, but he didn't invite me to the palace for the banquet. In His Highness's eyes, I am no longer a teacher."

Zhou Changsheng was supposed to attend the princess' birthday party, but Yun Xi secretly went to the Ministry of Rites and crossed out his name because she wanted as few people as possible to have a restricted relationship with her.

"I guess I haven't wished Your Highness a happy birthday yet." Zhou Changsheng said with regret.

Yun Xi: “…”

Who wants your blessing?

Yun Xi began to button her sleeves nervously. She glanced outside the door, and after confirming that Ji Xun was still outside, she turned around and said to Zhou Changsheng, "Since Master wants to celebrate for me, why don't you forgive me this punishment? Next time I celebrate my birthday, I will definitely treat you as the guest of honor."

"Private affairs are private affairs, and rules are rules. They cannot be confused."

Zhou Changsheng looked at her, his lips curled slightly, and he smiled as elegantly as if it were spring snow. "Your Highness has been in the Imperial Academy for so many years, and has been slapped countless times, but you still haven't learned your lesson. How about changing the venue today and letting Your Highness choose?"

[Current Environment: Imperial Academy Study; Character: Zhou Changsheng; Character Admiration: 0; Rage: 50]

[The probability of triggering the restricted plot this time is 80%, please be prepared! ]