"If the young lady feels unwell, the meeting can be terminated at any time."
The masked man who had been standing by the window slowly turned around, sat down at his desk, and poured himself some tea.
The window was half-open, and the crisp scent of bamboo leaves, carried by the wind, swept across the lake and into the room.
Zhao Zhi finally felt a little better.
"It's alright, thank you for your concern, Master," she said with difficulty.
Zhao Zhi understood all the rules, starting from the first teacher.
They do not ask each other's names or inquire about each other's private affairs.
"Master, what shall we learn today?" Zhao Zhi asked.
"What books do you usually read, young lady?" The voice behind the teacher's mask was young and sounded gentle.
“The Zizhi Tongjian and the Qimin Yaoshu,” Zhao Zhi answered honestly.
"Hmm." The teacher nodded. "Starting today, I will explain to you the official system of the Great Xuan Dynasty and the Yun Dynasty."
Zhao Zhi asked with some confusion, "Master, we live in the Great Xuan Dynasty, why should we learn the official system of the Yun Dynasty?"
The Master slowly set down his teacup and explained, “Reading requires extensive reading and a thorough understanding of the past and present. In warfare, one must know oneself and one's enemy to achieve victory in every battle. How can one understand the past and present without knowing the official system of the Yun Dynasty? How can one know oneself and one's enemy without understanding the official system of the Great Xuan Dynasty?”
Zhao Zhi was completely bewildered. "Master, please forgive my intrusion. But from what you're saying, the Yun Dynasty and the Great Xuan Dynasty will soon fall apart?"
The teacher interrupted her, "Young lady, the states of the world, after a long period of division, will unite; after a long period of unity, will divide. You only need to know how to go with the flow. Alright, let's begin today's lesson."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Zhi had a slight understanding.
"To understand the official system of the Great Xuan Dynasty, we must first understand the situation of the imperial harem. The interests of the court and the harem were intricately intertwined..."
Zhao Zhi listened intently.
For the first time, she was eager to see what kind of face was behind the mask of the Master opposite her.
How can someone make a boring course so engaging?
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