When did it start to seem strange?

Yun Qing calmed down and thought about it. If it were earlier, could it be pushed back to when she saw the storybook in the Hall of Supreme Harmony?

Is it possible that historically, some minor tyrants had no women around them because they...preferred men?

Yun Qing comes from a more open era, and she doesn't think there's anything wrong with homosexuality. It's just a matter of personal preference, and as long as Xie Rang is a qualified monarch, none of that matters.

But what if the little tyrant... sets his sights on me?

Her face was slightly modified through disguise, but the overall impression she gave was unchangeable. Although Yun Qing had never paid attention to it, she knew that her face might be acceptable in the aesthetic standards of the Da Xi Dynasty, and she just happened to grow up with the little tyrant.

There were clear signs that the other party had turned their attention to her.

"Hmm... What is the Grand Tutor thinking? Am I wrong?"

Xie Rang wore his usual smile, but upon hearing Yun Qing's thoughts, a strange glint appeared in his eyes: "Everyone has a love for beauty. This is a saying that my tutor taught me."

[It's not like I'm telling you to learn everything!]

Yun Qing was taken aback by his attempt to change the subject. After a long while, she calmly asked, "Qi An, tell me the truth, do you... like men?"

The term "cut sleeve" still felt a bit odd when applied to the little tyrant, so Yun Qing changed to a more tactful way of asking.

"Why would the Grand Tutor think that way?" Xie Rang chuckled, his face innocent and not at all like a lie. "I don't like men. Could it be that my previous words caused the Grand Tutor to misunderstand?"

He truly disliked men; he only cared about the Grand Tutor.

Xie Rang looked at her earnestly, then suddenly sighed: "I just suddenly thought of it, so I said it."

"The Grand Tutor taught me to follow my heart in all things, and I would never joke about such a matter."

Xie Rang's tone was relaxed and composed, and he kept referring to himself as Grand Tutor, successfully confusing everyone. After listening, Yun Qing almost thought that she had been overthinking things.

But it was only a close call. After vaguely sensing the wolf cub's true nature, Yun Qing became wary and decided to keep quiet about it for now.

She smiled and said, "Your Majesty is indeed a diligent learner; you have already memorized all of this."

Yun Qing wasn't one to lie, especially not to people she was even slightly close to. She was even less inclined to do so, because what difference was there between that and eroding trust? So, she didn't say anything about whether she believed it or not, thus subtly changing the subject.

Even if they continue to dwell on it, how can they possibly figure it out? Xie Rang doesn't want her to know, so can she even ask him?

The best option is to ignore it.

"Uh... Your Majesty, Lord Li, the hangover soup is ready. Shall we bring it in now?"

Shunfeng naturally returned to Xie Rang's side. He entered the cabin and felt that the atmosphere inside was strange. He cautiously glanced at His Majesty and then at Lord Li, who was sitting upright. Everything was fine and looked peaceful and quiet, so why did it make him feel uneasy?

"Bring it in."

Xie Rang had achieved his goal. He would never make the Grand Tutor suffer. He gave Shunfeng a look, telling him to be sensible.

Shunfeng trembled with fright and quickly nodded, "Yes, Your Majesty, this servant will bring it in right away."

Shunfeng's hangover soup was as good as ever, sweet and sour, which not only helped with hangovers but also relieved boredom. Yunqing then turned her gaze to the window, sipped the soup slowly, and stopped chatting with the little tyrant.

What she didn't notice was the subtle sense of aggression that flickered in the boy's eyes when she turned her head.

It seemed as if it would engulf people in an instant.

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There are four governors in Jiangnan, each in charge of a different region. They came here to inspect all of them. Fortunately, the other three are relatively well-behaved. Although they haven't accomplished anything great, they have managed things well and can be credited with some merit.

The last stop was the Governor-General's Mansion in Jiangnan.

Governor-General Dai Liangchun of Jiangnan was an extremely shrewd man. From the time the late emperor was in power until now, he was one of the few people who had not been purged. He knew when to advance and when to retreat, and he did not participate in factional struggles. He was wise and discerning in protecting himself.

Xie Rang's main purpose in going there was to give him a warning. After all, he had only been in power for a few years, and it was inevitable that some local officials would make some small moves. What Xie Rang had to do was to nip these small moves in the bud.

Dai Liangchun's welcoming of the emperor was quite a grand affair, with crowds of onlookers surrounding the area. However, those who got too close were cleared out, leaving mostly officials waiting.

But Lin Chen didn't let his guard down. He ordered the Imperial Guards he brought to surround the area before reporting the situation to the direction of the carriage.

Soon, a slender hand lifted the carriage curtain, and a young man stepped out. He was tall and upright, dressed in a black robe with dragon patterns, with handsome features, a noble temperament, and an awe-inspiring imperial presence.

Dai Liangchun and the officials behind him were about to raise their hands in greeting when they saw the young man suddenly turn around, lift the curtain, and say with a smile to the carriage: "We've arrived, Grand Tutor, please get out."

Yes, I had long heard that the young emperor had been supported by the imperial tutor all the way to power, and that the teacher and student had a deep relationship. The imperial tutor also came along on this southern tour, but I never expected that he would be riding in the same carriage as the emperor.

This shattered many people's perceptions, and Dai Liangchun lowered his eyelids, pondering the matter.

If the emperor's majesty was so imposing that people dared not look him in the eye, then the arrival of the imperial tutor truly astonished the onlookers.

This place is far from the capital. Most people have only heard that the Imperial Tutor is young, but they did not expect him to be this young. Standing next to the Emperor, he is upright and composed, which makes people dare not underestimate him.

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