Yun Qing was not easily fooled in the past, and upon hearing this, Xie Rang roughly understood that she had come to her senses.
There's a saying—"settling scores after the harvest"?
Yun Qing is usually calm and doesn't get angry easily, but that also means that when she does get angry, it's not easy for her to calm down.
Xie Rang learned the answer from his own heart, but he did not get an answer when he asked the question.
Yun Qing glanced at him indifferently, and as expected, she didn't react, but instead moved on to the next topic.
"Fan Chengxiang has done a good job in the past six months. He is qualified enough. I will submit my resignation when I get back today."
Yunqing was eager to get rid of this burden. The end of the year was fast approaching, and she didn't want to be as busy as she was last year.
Since it was something that had been discussed beforehand, Xie Rang didn't offer any opinions. He took two steps closer to Yun Qing and, as if on a sudden whim, asked her, "Grand Tutor, do you think it would be possible to enroll some women when setting up the school?"
The social atmosphere of Da Xi was relatively open compared to other dynasties in history, but people still paid attention to the strict separation of men and women. Yun Qing was a little surprised and uncertain about Xie Rang's sudden suggestion.
She looked at him scrutinizingly and asked slowly, "Why would Your Majesty suddenly have this idea?"
[He's the emperor... Surely there aren't other transmigrators in this world besides me?]
33 quickly jumped out to explain: "Host, you can completely trust the system's authority. There can't be a second time traveler in this spacetime except for you. Besides, you're not exactly a complete time traveler."
Most transmigrators simply take over someone else's identity and body, unlike systems which are more formal and require certain conditions to be met, and ultimately must report to the world's consciousness.
Yun Qing remained silent: "...Is this what it feels like to be on a government-sponsored assignment?"
System 33 didn't understand what she meant.
Yun Qing didn't explain, but fortunately, the system's explanation dispelled her suspicions. If there really was a transmigrator instigating the little tyrant, then she would have to seriously consider this matter.
Xie Rang understood why the Grand Tutor's expression had turned serious in that instant, so he was not angry. Instead, he explained, "When I was in Jiangnan, I saw female teachers in the schools. Since they were able to teach students, they must have talent. It would be a pity if they were restricted because of their gender."
When they were in Jiangnan, they didn't just go there for fun; they also learned about the local customs and traditions. This is what Xie Rang noticed there.
Actually, what he was thinking on a deeper level was—
If women could legitimately enter schools and even obtain official titles, would the Grand Tutor one day be able to openly walk in the court as a woman?
Although Xie Rang didn't care whether Yun Qinggong announced it or not, just thinking about the possibility made his heart flutter with excitement.
He also wanted to see the true side of the Grand Tutor.
"is that so?"
Yun Qing was stunned, not expecting him to notice this. For a moment, she felt slightly ashamed of her earlier speculation. His Majesty the Emperor was wholeheartedly devoted to the people, and she shouldn't have doubted him.
She raised an eyebrow: "But Your Majesty should know that this is very difficult."
[The enrollment of girls in schools was fraught with difficulties. Setting precedents is always extremely difficult, especially with the changing dynasties; no one knows if such a cycle will repeat itself. Can he accomplish it?]
Yun Qing knew this matter was difficult, so even though she had always had this idea, she never mentioned it to Xie Rang. Unexpectedly, in the end, it was Xie Rang who brought it up first.
She couldn't help but feel a sense of youthful maturity.
"Difficult?" Xie Rang tilted his head slightly, as if recalling something. "Should I be afraid just because it's difficult? The Grand Tutor taught me to face difficulties head-on, and I want to do something challenging."
"Besides, there are precedents for women becoming emperors, so why can't I set a precedent for women entering school?"
Xie Rang's voice calmed down, filled with confidence; he didn't think he couldn't accomplish this.
Yun Qing looked up in surprise: "You mean that person...?"
Xie Rang nodded slightly and smiled: "That's right. People always say that she is not legitimate, but in my opinion, as long as she can sit in that position, it is her ability. Others are just sour grapes."
Xie Rang was personally taught by Yun Qing, and no one in the world knew better than her how much his words aligned with her thoughts.
Yun Qing's concerns gradually dissipated. She gently shook her head, indicating that she should stop thinking about it. When she spoke again, she used an encouraging tone: "Your Majesty can give it a try, but if everyone can't accept it, we can take it slowly. We don't insist that we see results in our lifetime."
Some achievements are even more significant in their lasting impact.
“Okay.” Xie Rang readily agreed, and he already had a general idea in mind. “Let’s discuss it again after the New Year. I will select suitable people as candidates for reform then.”
The idea was good, but reality was cruel. Xie Rang had his own selfish motives. He knew how much the Grand Tutor hoped for this outcome, but he didn't really want to put the Grand Tutor in that position. That would undoubtedly make him the target of public criticism and subject him to more attacks and framing.
Especially some of those censors whose brains were heavier than their tangled clods, they would break their pens from writing so much.
Yun Qing merely agreed with his idea, but had not yet considered anything further ahead. Moreover, with the envoys about to arrive in the capital at the end of the year, it was indeed not a suitable time for discussion. If internal strife broke out, the Rouran would inevitably seize upon it, and the situation would become uncontrollable.
"It's good that Your Majesty has your own thoughts."
Yun Qing was truly taken aback by Xie Rang's idea today. The shock outweighed any other emotions, and she couldn't even be bothered to be angry anymore.
However, some people care.
As soon as Xie Rang noticed that her expression was softening, he began to push his luck.
The boy looked at her with clear eyes, a smile in them: "Grand Tutor, are you not angry anymore?"
Xie Rang brought this up suddenly at this time because he had some intention of diverting attention. After returning to the capital, he and the Grand Tutor would no longer be able to live together. If the Grand Tutor was really angry and refused to attend court or enter the palace, their chances of meeting would be even fewer.
Therefore, he had to find a way to appease the Grand Tutor as soon as possible and absolutely could not let the problem escalate.
This solution was derived from past experience.
Yun Qing chuckled, annoyed. If she still couldn't see through the little tyrant's motives at this point, she would be incredibly stupid, but she had to admit that it was indeed surprisingly effective.
She sighed, "I'm not angry."
Xie Rang raised his hand, took a tug at the corner of her sleeve, and asked softly, "Then, Grand Tutor, would you like to stay and keep me company?"
The young emperor's eyes were sincere, with only her reflection in them, filled with longing and dependence, as if carrying a pitiful expectation. How could anyone bear to refuse him?
Yun Qing curled her fingers, then said helplessly, "Fine."
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