In her past life, she was truly terrified of being called on in class. During class, the teacher would deliberately call on her for sharp and tricky questions, and when she couldn't answer, her classmates would mercilessly laugh at her. Those scenes were deeply etched in her mind.

Even in a different world, she was still afraid.

If you ask her why she didn't resist or change schools, it's because she's an orphanage child and doesn't have the right to be willful, unreasonable, or rebellious, because no one will stand up for her.

If she rebelled, even her only place to stay would be taken away. Studying was the only way out, so she could only endure, endure the fear and dread, and finish her studies.

Even after she went to university and had the ability to resist, those influences had become a shadow she could not shake off.

Don't be afraid. You're no longer living in that environment. There are so many people helping you. You're not that isolated and helpless person anymore. You need to learn to move on.

As I calmed myself and reassured myself, my tense heart gradually relaxed.

...

"Alright, stop interrupting. Let the master tell a riddle. Master, don't make your riddle too difficult!"

Ziwei came out and ended the casual conversation.

During Shen Nian's period of self-adjustment, a small incident occurred because Xiao Yanzi "disliked" Benjamin after class and did not help her during class.

He was glared at by the Emperor.

"It's not hard, it's the simplest one. I'll start now, listen carefully: two pointed ends, two white ends, sparse and layered, guess four things, each one is the same."

The emperor waved his fan, looking at the people surrounding him.

Time passed slowly. Little Swallow looked left and right, then jumped up and exclaimed, "I guessed it!"

As soon as Xiao Yanzi said this, Chen Nian remembered what would happen next. Xiao Yanzi's "shit" theory seemed to include sheep droppings, cow droppings, rat droppings... and one more that she forgot.

Although what he said was "disgusting," the answer was correct, leaving no room for rebuttal.

"Pfft~, sir, this riddle is nothing like your style. It's more like the one I come up with, isn't it? This riddle is very simple."

"Those two pointed ends are rat droppings, those two white ends are chicken droppings, those sparse ones are sheep droppings, and those layered on top of each other are cow droppings."

Little Swallow said smugly.

"Little Swallow, why does the tone change completely when it comes to you? Where did all this poop come from? It stinks so badly!"

As soon as Xiao Yanzi uttered her "shit" comment, the atmosphere at the scene instantly changed. Even the Emperor was disgusted and took two steps away from Xiao Yanzi, waving his fan as if to dispel the smell of excrement.

It amused a group of people.

"But what the master said seems to make a lot of sense."

Yongqi, the protector of the flower, appeared again, his gaze falling on Xiaoyanzi with doting affection.

"Niannian, what's your answer?"

The Emperor turned his head and looked at Chen Nian.

"Ahem, well, I've said it out loud, please don't laugh at me."

Under the expectant gazes of everyone, Chen Nian decided to give a heads-up.

She shook her head at Qing'er and Ertai, who wanted to remind her, but Xiao Yanzi had given her an idea; she knew how to do it.

She has to learn to move on; no one can help her forever.

"Hmm, don't laugh, just say it without laughing."

The Emperor assured him.

"Princess, don't worry, we definitely won't laugh."

Looking at his only two female students, Master Ji assured them that he had high expectations for them, and that they should be much better than his first female apprentice's "shit" theory.

Ertai Qing'er also looked at Chen Nian with anticipation.

"Well then, I'll tell you, you'll have to bear with it."

Seeing the high expectations in everyone's eyes, Chen Nian reminded them again, because she was thinking from her perspective as a foodie.

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