Xie Rang bit into the candied hawthorn without any expression.

He didn't know if he was too deeply influenced by that dream, how could he have such a rebellious thought?

If the Grand Tutor finds out...

No, that's impossible.

He won't let the Grand Tutor know.

"What did this candied hawthorn do to you?" Noticing his movement, Yun Qing frowned. "Anyone who didn't know better would think you were going to tear the candied hawthorn to pieces."

Xie Rang paused for a moment, then said in a muffled voice, "No."

Yun Qing was too lazy to argue with him.

Is this the child going through puberty? Even such a well-behaved little tyrant has a rebellious phase?

Xie Rang didn't know what the rebellious phase was, but he intuitively felt that it wasn't a good term. Unfortunately, the Grand Tutor didn't say it out loud, so he couldn't refute it.

On the day of the harvest festival, there is a custom of sacrificial procession through the streets. The two strolled around the main streets and were basically ready. They were just waiting for the time to come when the whole of Chenzhong would become lively.

Along the way, one could hear the people praising the Imperial Tutor. Clearly, they knew who was truly helping them; Yun Qing enjoyed extremely high prestige among the common people.

However, it may be precisely because of this that a storm of rumors has recently swept through the court, seemingly out of concern that Yun Qing is too powerful and may repeat the mistakes of powerful ministers who dictate the government.

Xie Rang didn't take these words to heart.

No one knew better than him whether the Grand Tutor truly had such intentions.

We ate lunch outside.

However, to ensure safety, the restaurant is located away from home.

No high-yield crops were found, but a lot of seasonings were unexpectedly brought back, especially chili peppers, which was a pleasant surprise. Yun Qing loves spicy food and had been worried about not having enough chili peppers before. After discovering them, she immediately started cultivating a lot and developing new dishes. She also promoted them in her own restaurant and accidentally started a trend.

There's never a shortage of people who love spicy food.

Unfortunately, Xie Rang couldn't handle any spice, so the dishes on the table were clearly divided into different categories. Yun Qing had been watched in the manor for so many days, and now that she finally had a chance to be a little more unrestrained, she warned Xie Rang after finishing her meal: "Don't tell anyone when we get back to the manor."

Yunqing could totally understand why Li Yunqing disliked taking medicine. Those bowls of dark, bitter medicine were enough to kill you if you forced them down. Although Mr. Yu had concentrated some of the medicine into pills under her strong urging, it was still very bitter.

At this moment, Xie Rang truly felt that the Grand Tutor was exceptionally vivid and lively, and suppressed a laugh: "Alright, Grand Tutor, don't worry, I won't say anything."

Whether you tell him or not, the effect is the same. If Mr. Yu wants to know, he will find out eventually. Only the Grand Tutor thinks he can keep it a secret.

The weather in late autumn and early summer is always unpredictable. It might be sunny in the morning, but by the afternoon it would be cloudy and rainy again, so they had no choice but to head home.

Before they had even sat down for a short while, the gatekeeper announced that the Minister of Revenue had come to visit.

What's that guy doing here? I have a feeling he's up to no good.

The Minister of Revenue was still Yang Xin. Perhaps he was truly intimidated by Xie Rang's methods, so he had become much more obedient in recent years. Xie Rang turned a blind eye and allowed him to stay in this position for the time being.

But Yun Qing knew that once Tan Zaiheng achieved more merits, Yang Xin's position as Minister of Revenue would likely be handed over to someone else.

To be honest, although they occasionally interact, Yun Qing and he don't have a very good relationship. I don't know why he's looking for me now.

After a moment's thought, Yun Qing said, "Qi An, why don't you go hide behind the screen first? I'll see what he's up to."

Under heaven, perhaps only Yun Qing would dare to openly instruct the emperor like this, and someone was enjoying it, so after agreeing, he quickly went behind the screen.

Yun Qing then sent someone to invite the Minister of Revenue over.

"Why did you decide to leave the residence today, Lord Yang?"

Yang Xin was getting old, and his belly had gotten quite big. Perhaps because he had been dealing with money for many years, he had a shrewd look on his face, and his smile was somewhat obsequious.

"Look at what Lord Li is saying. We are both court officials. I am here today only to build ties so that our two families can visit each other in the future."

Yang Xin, and not only him, but the entire court could see how much the young emperor respected Yun Qing, the imperial tutor who had taught him to grow up. He was a cunning old fox, and he understood that Xie Rang probably intended to remove him from his position. But people only seek fame and fortune, and he was unwilling to accept it.

So he came up with a way to win over Yun Qing.

Having dealt with many officials, Yun Qing was well aware of his thoughts. She smiled wryly and said, "Lord Yang thinks highly of me. I am truly flattered."

"Grand Tutor, you flatter me by saying that. You are the Emperor's teacher and an upright official praised by all the people. In the current court, who can compare to you?"

Yang Xin's words covered all the good points.

They're good at flattering, but they're so indecisive.

Thinking that the little tyrant was still behind the screen, Yun Qing suppressed her smile and got straight to the point: "Lord Yang, please speak freely. There is no one else here."

Oh, the little tyrant doesn't count.

Since she had already said that, it would be too deliberate for Yang Xin to continue to evade the question. So he changed his expression and tentatively asked, "Grand Tutor, you are young and promising, and your family members are not often around. Why not choose a close friend to accompany you as soon as possible, so that you can avoid loneliness?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Qing immediately understood.

"Oh, so they've come to arrange a marriage for me."

In ancient times, marriage was the most normal way for aristocratic families to solidify their relationships. Yun Qing and the Li family behind her were not lacking in power. If Yang Xin wanted to win her over, he could only do so by working with the people around her.

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