"However, we must not underestimate our enemy. Your Majesty should know the principle that pride comes before a fall."
Yunqing has always attached great importance to improving the overall domestic situation of Daxi. After all, only when the national treasury is rich can it support war. War is inevitable in this era, so the only way is to strengthen oneself to have the resources.
When talking about these things, Yun Qing spoke fluently and knowledgeably. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of the boy staring blankly at her, and Yun Qing subtly raised her eyebrows.
She reached out, broke off a plum blossom from a nearby tree, and tucked it behind Xie Rang's ear, her eyes filled with appreciation: "Not bad."
This action instantly brought Xie Rang back to his senses. His eyes darkened, and he wanted to grab Yun Qing's wrist, but Yun Qing was more shrewd this time and quickly put her hand back under her cloak, preventing him from succeeding.
Yun Qing remained calm, pretending not to have seen his actions, and asked slowly, "Your Majesty, are you listening?"
Trying to manipulate me every time? No way, it's not that easy.
After being manipulated so many times, Yun Qing gradually realized that she couldn't let Xie Rang take the initiative every time. After all, she had been the Grand Tutor for so many years and knew how to turn things in her favor.
She had no experience in love, and neither did Xie Rang. Who could possibly be better than whom?
Xie Rang's brow twitched slightly. He stared at Yun Qing and found that although she looked exactly the same as before, Yun Qing gave him a slightly different feeling.
But whether it's good or bad, all the changes were brought about by him.
He was overjoyed; how could he possibly have any other thoughts?
"Of course I'm listening."
With more instances of multitasking, Xie Rang gradually acquired some amazing skills. He completely repeated what Yun Qing had just said and explained his own thoughts. Finally, he raised his hand, touched the plum blossom tucked behind his ear, and smiled, "It was a gift from the Grand Tutor. I like it very much."
The boy was handsome, and his smile dispelled any imperial majesty, leaving only gentleness. A red plum blossom was tucked behind his ear, but it didn't seem out of place at all. Instead, it added an indescribable sense of mystery. His eyes and brows were as gentle as a breeze and as light as snow, full of joy.
Yun Qing hissed.
[You wouldn't treasure even a blade of grass if you gave him one, would you?]
Xie Rang lowered his eyes.
Perhaps it was a gift from the Grand Tutor.
"Ahem." Yun Qing pulled himself out of his reverie and awkwardly changed the subject, "I must return to my residence now."
[I was so busy chatting with the little tyrant that I almost forgot Yun Shu was still there.]
Yun Qing left behind by mistake last night, and she couldn't even imagine what Li Yun Shu's expression would be when she returned to the manor. This girl has an impatient temper, especially since she cares a lot about her elder sister. She might have already exploded, but she didn't say anything because of Xie Rang's status.
Xie Rang's expression froze, clearly also thinking of Li Yunshu.
He didn't regret showing his impure thoughts about the Grand Tutor in front of Li Yunshu, but it was clear that it would take him a long time to truly gain Li Yunshu's approval.
Although his tutor was not from here, he cared deeply for his family members who had left home. If this was true for Li Yunshu, then it was even more true for the couple who had left home far away on the border, for that was the real focus.
Xie Rang suddenly felt the burden on his shoulders grow heavier.
He was somewhat annoyed: "The carriage that left the manor has already returned; I'll see the Grand Tutor off."
Xie Rang felt he should be content, at least he could be alone on the road for a while.
"random."
His little scheme was obvious, but Yun Qing didn't want to expose it. She casually brushed the snow off his shoulder and lowered her eyes, saying, "Let's go."
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The carriage slowly came to a stop at the back gate of the mansion. The gatekeeper recognized it and quickly came to open the gate.
Xie Rang wanted to go in with her, but Yun Qing ruthlessly refused him entry.
She reached out to stop Xie Rang, who was about to get out of the car, and smiled gently: "Don't you have anything to do? There's still a pile of memorials piling up at the Six Ministries. Do you want them approved if you come back with me?"
The envoys are temporarily exempt from attending court during their stay in the capital, but the number of matters to be handled has increased. Yun Qing knew that Xie Rang was probably not having an easy time.
Yun Qing lazily lifted her eyes to look at him: "Let's make this clear first, calling the Grand Tutor won't help. Go back and finish dealing with the memorials first."
[How can an emperor spend all his time thinking about playing? Extravagance and debauchery are unacceptable.]
Xie Rang felt somewhat aggrieved, but there was nothing he could do; after all, he was the emperor.
He silently reached out and touched Yun Qing's hand. Seeing that Yun Qing did not flinch, he happily pursed his lips, held her hand tightly, and called out, "Yun Qing."
"Um?"
When her name was called, Yun Qing was confused. She patiently waited with Xie Rang at the door for a while, otherwise the little wolf cub would definitely not be happy.
Speaking of which, the only difference between my name and the original owner's name is the character "Li" (离).
So when she was studying history, she paid a little attention to this person, and unexpectedly, she became that person in history.
Xie Rang is now calling her by her real name.
Upon hearing this, Xie Rang's eyes lit up even more. He seemed to have discovered something new and interesting, and he called out "Yun Qing" several more times.
Even if Xie Rang wasn't annoyed, Yun Qing should be baffled. She narrowed her eyes slightly and looked at Xie Rang probingly: "Your Majesty, is it fun to call me by my name?"
Xie Rang said from the bottom of his heart: "The Grand Tutor's name sounds nice."
The characters "Yun" and "Qing" are quite ordinary. Yun Qing didn't find them particularly appealing, and instinctively felt that she still hadn't figured out Xie Rang's meaning.
After a brief standoff with His Majesty the Emperor, she sighed and glanced at him: "Alright, let go."
The palace and my residence are so close, do you think I'd run away?
Yun Qing knew where Xie Rang's insecurity came from and tried her best to avoid giving him that feeling, but it seemed that there was not much improvement.
Xie Rang knew that Yun Qing had a good temper and that it was enough if she went too far once or twice. He couldn't bear to see Yun Qing angry, so he reluctantly let go of her hand, his eyes filled with affection, and said, "If you have time, please come to the palace to see me more often."
The emperor, who possesses the entire world, is showing such a pitiful expression, just to act cute and charming. Even Yun Qing finds it both funny and sad.
After indulging them so many times, what else could I do but agree?
She raised her hand and gently patted Xie Rang's head, solemnly saying, "Okay."
After much hesitation, they were finally able to get off the carriage.
Yun Qing was wondering why it was so quiet around her, but when she got out of the car and met Li Yun Shu's eyes, she immediately understood everything.
Yun Qing: ...
I have this strange feeling that I've been caught red-handed.
Li Yunshu smiled gently, but her voice was not soft: "Didn't Your Majesty come with my brother? If you come next time, please come into the mansion with us. It's snowing heavily outside; what kind of arrangement would it be to leave the carriage parked outside?"
She was implying something, but it was unclear who she was referring to.
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