Lu Xiaoyun shook her head: "Do you remember that there were many articles written by Zhu Dan in Zhu Yu's study?"
Lu Yuyan thought for a moment and nodded.
He had also read those articles.
It records how to build dikes and dams, how to stimulate the development of agriculture and commerce, and even how to widely plant sweet potatoes to supply the army and allow the sons of merchants to participate in the imperial examinations. These are all things that seem contrary to common sense and reason in this era.
Merchants were of low social status, and since ancient times, they have been forbidden from engaging in politics. Furthermore, the offspring of merchant families were not allowed to take the imperial examination route.
If they wanted to enter the court as officials, they could only rely on the recommendation of important officials. However, those officials looked down on merchants from the bottom of their hearts, so there were almost no merchants who entered politics.
However, in Zhu Dan's article, he proposed to greatly improve the status of merchants and allow talented merchants to enter officialdom through the imperial examination, so as to recruit more talented people for the Great Zhou Dynasty.
He even proposed establishing girls' schools, allowing women to participate in the imperial examinations, and enabling women to attend court and discuss politics on an equal footing with men.
This viewpoint is by no means the idea of an ancient person.
Lu Yuyan frowned and thought for a moment, then felt it was unlikely: "But Zhang Hao died a day later than you. The articles he wrote were from six or seven years ago. Back then, he was still alive and well in modern times."
After a few cups of tea, Lu Xiaoyun gradually calmed down. So what if Zhu Dan was Zhang Hao? They had no relationship for a long time.
She was too out of control just now.
"Since it's time travel, he could obviously arrive a few years earlier. Although you and I have only been here for a little over a month, he might have been reincarnated."
Lu Yuyan thought about it carefully and realized that it was indeed possible.
Otherwise, if those articles suddenly appeared, wouldn't they scare the old emperor and the rest of the people to death?
He needs to find an opportunity to meet Zhang Hao, or rather, Zhu Dan.
"Your Highness, oh, Miss, His Highness is here!" Li Feng's cheerful voice rang out from outside.
He noticed that Lu Xiaoyun's expression was a bit off, and when he tried to get a closer look, he was pushed out by the surging crowd.
When she looked again, Lu Xiaoyun was nowhere to be seen on the lampstand. Turning her head, she saw Feng Yan and the others guarding outside Liaohu Residence, so she lifted her skirt and came over.
Seeing that Lu Xiaoyun's complexion still seemed unwell, Zhu Yu stepped forward and asked with concern, "What happened?"
Lu Yuyan quickly poured a cup of tea and handed it to Zhu Yu, saying, "It's alright, Miss Lu, please have some tea."
Zhu Yu glanced at Lu Yuyan indifferently.
He knew Lu Xiaoyun's younger brother very well; he disliked him intensely, so it was strange that he was suddenly offered tea.
Zhu Yu glanced at Qi Yu, who understood and walked towards the third floor of Liaohu Residence, the place where "Lu Xiaoyun" was to meet the letter.
Zhu Yu left Li Feng guarding outside the door and asked Lu Xiaoyun, "Do you recognize your fifth brother?"
"I don't know him." It was still Lu Yuyan.
Zhu Yu glanced at him: "Why don't you go out and guard the gate with Li Feng?"
Lu Yuyan shut his mouth; was it enough that he wouldn't say anything?
Zhu Yu looked at Lu Xiaoyun.
Lu Xiaoyun picked up the teacup, wanting to drink it, but it was empty.
She said, "It's not a matter of whether we knew each other or not. It happened a long time ago, it's all in the past, let's not talk about it."
Zhu Yu suddenly remembered that he had asked Lu Xiaoyun how old she was in her time.
She said: Twenty-six.
You're 26 now, and you must have had several children by now.
So, could Zhu Dan be Lu Xiaoyun's husband in modern times?
Zhu Yu's face immediately turned pale.
Even with Qi Shaocheng, who was eyeing him covetously and wanted to marry him every day, he could still find a way to deal with him.
But, fifth brother...
He was also a prince, and was greatly favored by his father, the emperor.
He possessed a refined and elegant demeanor, and was highly regarded by the court officials.
Zhu Zhi is stupid, Zhu Heng is indifferent to worldly affairs, Zhu Chen is vicious, and he is irritable.
The fifth brother, however, was a perfect person, beyond reproach.
Compared to this, Zhu Yu felt that he had nothing to offer.
Lu Xiaoyun was preoccupied and didn't notice anything amiss with Zhu Yu.
The three of them, each with their own thoughts, leaned against the windowsill, looking at the various lights outside.
The sky over Shengjing City was dazzling and bright, and the streets were crowded with pedestrians, filled with laughter and joy.
In a short while, Qi Yu returned.
"Miss, something strange is happening on the third floor."
Zhu Yu turned his head; it would be strange if there was nothing odd about it.
Lu Xiaoyun asked curiously, "What is it?"
"The person who invited Miss to the third floor is Ren Yong'an from the Left Prime Minister's residence."
Ren Yong'an? Shouldn't she be waiting to be married in the mansion?
Qi Yu blushed slightly: "This servant discovered that someone had lit something called 'aphrodisiac incense' in the room next to Miss Ren's."
Just from the name, you can tell this thing isn't anything good.
"When I was in Luoyang, I was a bodyguard for my mistress. I know all kinds of poisons and these strange medicines."
The group exchanged glances.
Qi Yu forced herself to continue: "This drug called 'Aphrodisiac Incense' is very potent. It has no antidote except for men."
Zhu Yu snorted coldly and said to Yu, "Since Ren Yong'an is next door, go and make a small hole so that this fragrance can blow over."
He should at least give her a small gift.
After receiving the order, Qi Yu withdrew.
Lu Xiaoyun's lips trembled. Zhu Yu was a bit cunning. After all, Ren Yong'an was pregnant. If she were to be poisoned like this, tsk tsk...
Ren Yong'an listened intently to the sounds coming from next door from the third floor.
But a long time passed, and there was still no sound from next door.
She was in a hurry, guessing that the incense on the next table was about to burn out. Not only had she not arrived yet, but she herself was also starting to feel a little dazed.
Even the maid Qinglian standing behind her looked a little off.
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