Shi Lan twitched her lips. This brat really doesn't know how to take a loss. She wanted to teach him a lesson through a vivid example, so that he would be tougher when he governs in the future and fight those barbarians as hard as he can without having any pity for them. But instead, he took the opportunity to ask for benefits. Although she didn't mind giving him the benefits, she still felt a little unwilling to give them to him so easily.

Shi Lan tilted her head and thought for a while, then said, "Teaching you is not out of the question, but you have to promise me one thing."

Shi Yuan straightened up and looked intently at Shi Lan, saying, "Please speak, teacher."

This is a perfect opportunity to strike while the iron is hot.

Shi Lan's cheek twitched uncontrollably, and she resisted the urge to slap him away, saying, "I just want you to promise me that when you take back the North, you will treat the Han people who have suffered so much there well, so that they can stand up straight and breathe freely."

Shi Yuan seemed surprised by her words. His small face froze for a moment, then gradually a solemn and serious expression appeared on his face. He said, almost as if making an oath, "Okay."

Shi Lan smiled slightly and said, "Alright, come over after class starting tomorrow, and I'll teach you some exercises to strengthen your body."

Shi Yuan stared wide-eyed and said, "I want to learn how you kill barbarians."

Shi Lan also widened her eyes and asked him, "Are you going to learn or not?"

Shi Yuan stared at her for a while with wide eyes, then gave in and muttered with pouting lips, "Fine, I'll learn, why be so fierce?"

Shi Lan glared at him again.

Shi Yuan picked up her teacup, took a sip of the lukewarm tea, straightened her robe, and retreated.