Jiang Shuyue glanced at Gao Mu and said, "Only by pestering them will they open the granaries and release the grain. Otherwise, even if those idiots kneel to death in front of the Jingzhao Prefecture, it won't do any good."
Gao Mu: "..."
That... seems to make sense.
Fortunately, the young lady did not become a mountain queen, otherwise she could have seized the throne.
Seeing Gao Mu walk towards the group of people, Qiu Ju helped Jiang Shuyue into the carriage.
"Miss, you're asking Gao Mu to teach those people how to beg?"
Jiang Shuyue lifted the side curtain and looked outside. She said to Qiuju, "Although they have done evil, they know how to turn back. They haven't lost their humanity. Consider this a way to guide them."
Jiang Shuyue would certainly not say that someone's instigation was beneficial to Sui Sui's father.
The three of them, master and servants, quickly left Baicao Street and returned to the main gate of the Jiang residence. Jiang Shuyue and Qiuju got off the carriage one after the other.
Across the street, Nangong Zeyue and Sui Sui were having a great time playing in the study.
"I sleep soundly in spring and am unaware of the dawn, everywhere I hear birds singing..." Sui Sui recited Meng Haoran's "Spring Dawn" while swaying her head.
Sui Sui was born with exquisitely beautiful features, and his adorable appearance when reciting poems made even the scholars want to pinch his little cheeks.
"Young master, who taught you this poem?"
Before Sui Sui could answer, another scholar pushed aside the person who had asked the question and squeezed forward, "Young master, would you like to recite another poem?"
Sui Sui blinked at the scholar, "Why should I recite another poem?"
His mother said it was fine for him to show off occasionally, but it wouldn't be good if he rattled off all three hundred Tang poems at once.
The scholar was taken aback. "I... I'll give you two adorable rabbits. Will you recite another poem for me?"
The scholar went all out. This child was so adorable; when no one was teasing him, he would read by himself.
Nangong Zeyue sat quietly to the side, enjoying the envious glances from everyone.
Just as Sui Sui was about to nod, Nangong Zeyue coughed lightly to remind her, "Ahem, this is a study."
Sui Sui gave the scholar a sweet, innocent smile. "You're just trying to fool a child. There are no rabbits here."
The scholar scratched his head. "Wait here. My home isn't far from here. I'll go get it for you right away."
"Oh! No need."
Before Nangong Zeyue could finish speaking, the scholar rushed out of the study and disappeared without a trace.
The other scholars were amused by this scene and burst into laughter.
"Xie Yunchen, come back quickly! We're all waiting to hear your masterpiece!" A scholar called out to the back of the other scholar as he chased after him to the door.
Sui Sui sat back down in the armchair after leaving the desk. The other scholars sat on long benches, several of them sitting together. Someone quietly moved an armchair to the spot where Sui Sui had been sitting.
A scholar approached and, trying to strike up a conversation, said, "Sir, you are truly blessed. Your son is so intelligent; he will surely pass the imperial examination with flying colors and be honored with a high position in the government."
He then looked at the scholars around him and said, “Unlike us, we have failed the exams time and time again.”
Just as Sui Sui was about to explain, Nangong Zeyue gave him a look.
Sui Sui pursed her lips, picked up the travelogue in front of her, and continued to flip through it.
Nangong Zeyue cupped her hands in greeting to the scholar, saying, "Brother, you flatter me. As long as the child is happy, healthy, and joyful, that's more important than passing the imperial examination."
He had heard Jiang Shuyue say those words before.
"The court now practices nepotism, so our tradition of studying diligently is a joke. If there is no wise ruler, then we might as well not wear the red robe!" A scholar standing at the back sighed with deep emotion.
Speaking of wise rulers, Nangong Zeyue couldn't help but think of the Prince of Yannan.
He had lived in Yannan for so many years, and the people of Yannan lived in peace and prosperity. In his heart, the King of Yannan had the potential to be a wise ruler.
"You all know, right? A group of refugees have infiltrated the capital. This morning, a huge crowd of them all knelt in front of the Jingzhao Yi Yamen (prefectural government office)."
"Why are you kneeling there? Shouldn't you be kneeling at the palace gate?"
"Do you think the Emperor cares about a bunch of rabble kneeling at the palace gates?"
"That's right, that's right. The Emperor is too busy with singing and dancing to care about the lives of those refugees."
Everyone chimed in, expressing their grievances about the injustices of the world and their own unhappiness.
At this moment, Xie Yunchen ran in carrying a bamboo cage.
He placed the bamboo cage at Sui Sui's feet and said hurriedly, "Young master, remember, this is a rabbit from the Tatars. Just feed it grass. I'll leave the poem for you and come back to hear you recite it tomorrow."
Sui Sui: "..." Does a rabbit not eat grass, but meat?
After Xie Yunchen finished speaking, he waved to the scholars, "Everyone, come with me to the Prime Minister's residence. Those refugees are heading to the Prime Minister's residence."
"Ah! Refugees have gone to the Prime Minister's residence? They're being kept there... isn't that courting death?"
"No, we must all go and take a look. We can't let the servants of the Prime Minister's mansion take lives so lightly."
The scholars, usually so refined, were now like spirited soldiers in a military camp, rolling up their sleeves and cursing angrily. In the blink of an eye, not a single scholar in the room was left.
No, there's still one person left—Yang Mao.
Yang Mao stood up and cupped his hands in greeting to Nangong Zeyue, "My legs are not very strong, would you like to go and take a look, young master?"
"I need to take the child back, and this rabbit needs to be put away." Nangong Zeyue said, looking at the bamboo cage on the ground.
"See you tomorrow." Yang Mao smiled at Sui Sui and limped outside.
Nangong Zeyue breathed a sigh of relief, patted Sui Sui's head, and said, "Let's go back too."
"Uncle Nangong, why don't you explain? They all misunderstand that we are father and son."
Nangong Zeyue: "..."
This kid is too serious, just like his mother.
"Sui Sui, the capital is in chaos. If anyone finds out about your father... you and your mother will be in danger. If anyone asks you in the future, just say I'm your father, okay?"
I'm happy to take the blame for this.
"Will my dad be unhappy if he finds out?" Sui Sui felt that Nangong Zeyue's words made sense, but something seemed off, so he tilted his head and asked.
Nangong Zeyue said with a serious expression, "Your father knows I'm protecting you, and he's very happy."
"Alright then! From now on, you'll be my father outside, and Uncle Nangong when you come home."
Sui Sui had heard his mother say that his identity was too sensitive, and that if he wasn't careful, it could lead to his death.
After the two discussed it, Nangong Zeyue held Sui Sui's hand with one hand and carried the bamboo cage with the other, slowly walking across the street.
Just as the two reached the door, they saw Gao Mu seeing someone out.
"who is he?"
"Master Fang, Miss is planning to open a clinic in the capital."
As soon as they entered Xingyue Courtyard, Sui Sui exclaimed, "Mom, look what's here! A rabbit!"
Before Jiang Shuyue could even put down the contract in her hand, Sui Sui ran over with her short legs and jumped into her arms.
Looking up towards the doorway, I saw Nangong Zeyue's fox-like eyes fixed on the bamboo cage in her hand.
"Young Master Nangong, did you buy it?"
"No, it was a gift from a scholar who said it was a rabbit from the Tatars."
Just then, Mei'er rushed in, looking panicked. "Miss, something terrible has happened! The capital is about to descend into chaos!"
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