After Ertai's reminder, Xiao Yanzi finally understood the general meaning and blurted it out without thinking.

Another thought I'd like to remind you of: ...

That's great.

Perfectly avoid the correct answer.

She wondered, "They weren't whispering when they reminded me, were they? How did Little Swallow manage to say something with the same sound but different meanings?"

Before she could figure it out, the Emperor had already spoken.

"Little Swallow, you've made the spider cold, and I've even scalded the dragonfly! Believe me or not, I'll give you a hundred lashes."

The Emperor was also a little exasperated by Xiao Yanzi.

Fine, she gave up. Let Little Swallow just follow her own storyline.

It must be said that the emperor also had a touch of humor about him.

"Father, studying is so difficult..."

Little Swallow was still trying to explain herself.

"At your rate of drinking water, aren't you afraid of drinking the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers dry?"

Listening to Xiao Yanzi's sophistry, Chen Nian watched as the Emperor gestured and drew, his tone full of disappointment and frustration.

Looking at the expression on her father's face, Xiao Yanzi rolled her eyes, still trying to save face for her drinking water poem.

The rest of the story proceeded according to the original plot. However, Xiao Yanzi's mention of Ziwei, along with a few lines of poetry, eased the Emperor's expression of disappointment.

but.

"What is the person pouring the water doing?"

This successfully broke everyone's guard again, and even the serious Master Ji couldn't help but laugh.

Hearing Xiao Yanzi's insightful question, Chen Nian couldn't help but laugh this time. His peach blossom eyes seemed to be sparkling with tiny stars, leaving the person beside him stunned.

She had been trying her best to hold back, but hearing Xiao Yanzi's witty question and her very serious expression, she really couldn't hold back anymore.

Noticing the Emperor's slightly speechless expression, Master Ji stopped laughing and began to explain the meaning of "only the one who knows the warmth and coldness knows the warmth and coldness" to Xiao Yanzi. Hearing this, the Emperor's expression softened.

Listening to Master Ji's explanation, Xiao Yanzi nodded as if she understood, roughly grasped the meaning, and began to write an essay on the spot.

He successfully secured the opportunity to have his confinement lifted.

...

After Little Swallow's joyful time was over, the rest of the time returned to its boring phase, and Master Ji resumed his pedantic lectures.

Chen Nian and Xiao Yanzi also resumed their boring and drowsy mode.

"Sigh, why do I have to write another article? I should have just stopped. Now, I've only finished one, and Father Emperor has to write another. Why am I so unlucky?"

Little Swallow lay on the table, muttering complaints in a low voice.

The three guards on one side looked at the two dejected girls behind them and felt helpless.

Through today's lesson, they realized that neither of the girls liked to study and both tended to daydream in class.

...

"Alright, get out of class dismissed."

With Master Ji's announcement, it was finally time to end the school day.

Upon hearing the end of get out of class, Chen Nian, who had been sitting upright, slumped down, like a flower struck by frost, her whole being wilted.

"Chen Nian, get out of class is over."

Upon hearing the words "get out of class is over," Xiao Yanzi perked up and excitedly told Chen Nian.

"Um."

Shen Nian responded softly, still feeling listless. Thinking of the task assigned by Master Ji, Shen Nian once again regretted coming to the Imperial Study.

Is it because sleeping in is too late? Isn't it fun with Qing'er? Isn't it comfortable to eat and drink with the Empress Dowager and stroll around? Why did she even come to the Imperial Study?

Although Xiao Yanzi was happy in class, that was only part of the fun; most of the time she was listening to the lectures, well, although she spent most of her time daydreaming.

She regretted agreeing to come to the Imperial Study just to gossip. If she really wanted to gossip, why didn't she just go outside the Imperial Study? Why did she have to come inside?

Shen Nian felt that her already not-so-bright brain had become even less so after taking a lesson in classical Chinese.

Chen Nian began to sort out her thoughts in her mind, but her mind was not very clear, and she was sorting them out slowly.

Ertai, who was tidying up his things, slowed down his movements when he saw the person lying motionless on the table.

He watched as Chen Nian's expressions changed repeatedly—one moment puzzled, the next annoyed, then regretful…

It was incredibly rich in emotion; Ertai never imagined that a single person could display so many different emotions on their face in such a short time.

If Ertai knew that Chen Nian was contemplating the advantages and disadvantages of his visit to the Imperial Study, he would probably regret not interrupting Chen Nian's thoughts.

Unfortunately, Ertai is still quietly watching Chen Nian in a daze. In a couple of days, when Chen Nian stops coming, Ertai will finally know why Chen Nian has been thinking for so long today.

Ertai was looking at Chen Nian, while Chen Nian was still sorting through her thoughts in her mind.

She could eat melon outside the Imperial Study and leave afterward, but inside, she had to listen to classical Chinese texts that made her drowsy, be assigned homework, and perhaps even be asked questions.

She was lucky not to be asked a question by Master Ji today. If she continues teaching, she might be asked a question someday.

What she fears most is classical Chinese and writing essays; she has never been able to understand even the simplified modern versions of classical Chinese.

Now she has to study authentic classical Chinese, which is like strangling her destiny and making her feel that life is difficult.

It's just as difficult as getting her to take medicine.

The more I thought about it, the less worthwhile it seemed.

Although you can get a clearer picture of things from the sidelines, and even participate in the fun, you can also catch a glimpse of the handsome young man.

However, she lost most of her freedom, had to deal with Master Ji's questions, and more importantly, she had to do her homework and couldn't sleep in anymore.

"Hey, Chen Nian, Niannian? What are you thinking about?"

"Meditation—"

Little Swallow looked down and saw Shen Nian staring blankly. She called out twice but received no response. She bent down and put her head close to Shen Nian's eyes, but even so, Shen Nian still didn't come back to his senses.

All I could do was shout.

She pondered: She was just calculating the crucial moment.

"ah--"

Chen Nian, snapped back to reality by Xiao Yanzi's call, suddenly saw an enlarged head. He tilted his head back, his eyes wide with shock, and his heart raced.

Oh no, oh no, oh no, I'm going to get hurt again.

Sighing inwardly, I realized this wasn't a modern chair with a backrest.

Just as Chen Nian was about to hit the ground headfirst, Ertai, who was packing his things, saw the scene and immediately threw them away, quickly pulling Chen Nian back.

"Hmm~"

Feeling the pain from the tip of his nose, Chen Nian subconsciously cried out in pain, "Ouch, what's so hard?"

Shouldn't it be a headache if it's going to hurt? Why does my nose hurt?

Ertai was moving too fast, and Chen Nian hadn't even had time to react.

The series of actions took only a few seconds; before anyone else could react, Ertai had already pulled the person back.

Upon hearing the cry of pain, Ertai, after making sure Chen Nian wouldn't fall again, immediately let go in fright.

"Sink—"

...