These people only knew how to study and rarely left the academy throughout the year. In addition, Qin Zhi was always low-key and never talked about his family. As a result, they did not know about Qin Zhi's background, let alone Qin Su's.

But even if they were incredibly ignorant, they couldn't possibly be unaware of Prince Chen's name. He was Prince Chen! The dream of countless young men.

The woman they fell in love with at first sight was actually Princess Consort Chen?

At that moment, almost everyone heard the sound of their own heart breaking.

Seeing their stunned expressions, Qin Zhi patted them on the shoulder like a good brother, "Go get your food, or you'll lose your sweetheart and then your food too."

After they came to their senses, they realized that Qin Zhi's words made sense, and hurriedly went to get their food.

It's okay if love is gone, but food is absolutely essential.

Although the dean led everyone to eat communal meals, at least they were seated in a private room, instead of crowding into the main hall with the students.

Is this... the only good thing about the hospitality?

Qin Su had heard that Heshan Academy treated everyone equally, and she thought they would at least treat her to a nice meal, but this is... this is it?

It's fortunate that she's not a picky eater.

The dean really thought Qin Su was going to say something sarcastic to him again; people in the capital are always more difficult to deal with than others.

The students from Beijing who came to Heshan Academy were not used to it at first and needed a long time to get used to the situation.

Unexpectedly, Qin Su simply wiped the chopsticks and started eating.

This swift and decisive action surprised even the dean, but the host on the side didn't make a move.

"Why isn't the host eating?" the dean asked tentatively.

Qin Su looked over when she heard this, and couldn't help but laugh when she saw the other person's food.

Dean: ? ? ?

"He's a monk, and you're feeding him meat and then asking him why he won't eat it?" No wonder she laughed; anyone would laugh like that.

The dean touched his nose; he really hadn't noticed.

"I'll have someone call you again."

Luo Zhi was eating meat when she saw his action and immediately poured all the food into her own bowl.

The dean stared at her in astonishment, puzzled.

How can such a petite girl eat so much?

Well, I can't appear too petty.

Tuoba Yan said, "Give me some; you can't finish it all."

Luo Zhi was possessive of his food and refused to give it to him.

The dean hurriedly said, "There's still food available. You can ask for more if you need it."

Tuoba Yan also enjoyed a lot of delicious food, especially since he had been in Da'an for quite some time.

But he really didn't expect that the food at this seemingly elegant and simple academy would be so delicious.

Qin Su ignored the others. Lian Tao had already handed Yuanyuan over to Chongyang, and they would take turns working after she finished dinner. After all, she wouldn't completely trust anyone else, not even the guards who had always accompanied her.

"Why are you so late?" Qin Su frowned when she saw Qin Zhi come in, his clothes still a bit wrinkled and askance. "Did someone bully you?"

Upon hearing this, the dean frowned. "This situation will not occur in our college."

Perhaps some students in other colleges bully others because of their family background, but this is absolutely not the case at Heshan Academy.

Firstly, it's due to the teaching policy of Heshan Academy.

Secondly, graduates of Heshan Academy usually go directly into the imperial court and excel in the imperial examinations. They are classmates now and will be colleagues in the future. No one knows who will rise to the top. Under such circumstances, how could they sow the seeds of trouble for themselves?

Qin Zhi put down the tray and said, "No, nothing of the sort. I just ran into a few senior brothers on the way back and chatted for a while."

Seeing that he looked relaxed, Qin Su didn't ask any further questions.

She'll have Chongyang investigate later. Qin Zhi has never wanted to cause her any trouble, which means he's unlikely to tell her the truth.

After lunch, the dean and the host left, saying that it was inconvenient for them to attend the poetry gathering.

Qin Su expressed her understanding, just as the students wouldn't feel comfortable if her identity were revealed.

The poetry gathering was held in the back mountain, and Qin Su and the others followed along the way, which also served as a way to digest their food.

...

"What kind of work are you doing? You can't even kill a woman?!"

"waste!"

On the carriage, a woman wearing pale yellow embroidered shoes kicked a middle-aged man off the carriage. The man rolled several times on the ground, covered in mud, but dared not brush it off.

"Yes, yes, young lady, it's because we're useless," the man stammered, not daring to even try to deny it.

"Hmph! It's good that you know you're wrong. Go catch the carriage, I'm going to this poetry gathering too."

From a corner of the carriage, one can still see her swaying pearl hairpin. Although the pearls are not particularly large, their luster and roundness are extremely rare, indicating that they are very expensive.

The man hesitated and said, "But...but His Highness the Prince told you not to be in such a hurry."

The response he received was not from a young girl, but from the sound of a whip lashing against the carriage shaft.

This is a warning.

The man dared not disobey, and came forward trembling.

The woman's hand rested on the curtain, and as the snowy wind lifted a corner of the curtain, her fair and slender fingers could be seen.

"whispering sound"

"She's just a female bandit, thinking she's something high and mighty. She only managed to take advantage of me being away from the capital. I'll teach her a lesson today."

...

Qin Su was naturally unaware of what was happening here, and even less aware that the person she wanted to kill would come to her doorstep.

They had arrived at the back mountain, a place brimming with poetic charm. Everywhere was exquisitely crafted yet retaining a natural beauty, making it the second most popular spot for students after Dengyue Tower.

However, regardless of her past or present life, Qin Su had never been here; she had never been suited for studying.

If it weren't to please others... she wouldn't have practiced calligraphy.

She lay on a rattan chair, one of several made by Heshan Academy, with a soft yellow straw mat underneath. It wasn't particularly valuable, but it was perfectly suited to this environment.

Looking around, they found themselves at the foot of a hillside, with a winding river flowing beyond. Around the river, sheds had been built, with many low tables placed under them.

The main focus is on simplicity yet elegance.

Qin Su was just joining in the fun, intending to have tea and play with the children.

Only a few people knew Qin Su's true identity, so these scholars were not so reserved.

That has its advantages, doesn't it?

Luo Zhi wasn't interested in any of that. She fiddled with the flowers and plants as if they were poisonous herbs rather than ordinary plants.

Qin Su took Yuanyuan from Lian Tao, and then took the small hand warmer from Qin Zhi, placing it on Yuanyuan's little belly through the thick, soft clothes.

This way, she won't get burned, and it will keep the little one warm.

Qin Zhi had intended to tease his niece, but he was called away as soon as he sat down, so he had no choice but to go first.

Seeing her daughter staring in Qin Zhi's direction, Qin Su couldn't help but laugh and say, "Are you looking at your uncle? Your uncle is busy."