"That's true."
Yun Qing doesn't deny this; at least in her heart, they are already family, and nothing else matters.
She laughed: "Why did Your Majesty suddenly think of this?"
She didn't believe Xie Rang's sudden mention was just a casual remark; it didn't make any sense... But it was hard to say, given Xie Rang's unusual behavior lately.
"It's just that the royal family's kinship is weak, which made me realize something by chance." Xie Rang still didn't reveal the real reason. He wanted to wait and find an opportunity to ask after he had explained everything to Yun Qing.
Asking this now is tantamount to admitting guilt without being asked, isn't it?
"Speaking of which, Your Majesty did not visit your mother's grave last year; you should go this year."
When Xie Rang mentioned this, Yun Qing immediately thought of his mother, a pitiful woman who was banished to the Cold Palace shortly after giving birth to a prince and remained there until her death.
Xie Rang seemed indifferent to everything, yet a few years ago he sat alone all night to give his mother a posthumous title, honoring her as Empress Dowager Jiayi.
He never mentioned his mother much, and there are very few records about her in historical books. Even Yun Qing couldn't figure out what his attitude towards his mother was.
"I will go," Xie Rang said, raising his eyes to look cautiously at Yun Qing. "Grand Tutor, please come with me."
His voice carried a hint of expectation.
In fact, Xie Rang had always gone alone in previous years. Apart from his bodyguards, he would not even let Yun Qing come with him, as if he did not want to expose his rare vulnerability to her.
But this year, they suddenly changed their minds. Yun Qing understood what they wanted to express on a deeper level, and so did he.
Before she could understand what was going on, Yun Qing should have refused, but at this moment, she couldn't bring herself to say no.
There is no solution in this world, nothing but love.
Regardless of the situation.
She gazed intently for a moment, then smiled gently: "Alright. I'll accompany Your Majesty."
Xie Rang's birth mother's death anniversary was in May, when it wasn't too hot yet. He chose a beautiful place for his mother, not in the imperial mausoleum. Although it was against the rules, Xie Rang probably felt that this was the best place for his mother to rest in.
Having confirmed some things in advance, Xie Rang felt a little more at ease. He knew that Yun Qing was a person who kept his promises; if he agreed, he wouldn't go back on his word.
There's still plenty of time in between, so he can slowly explore what he wants to know without worrying that Yun Qing will leave soon.
Although he felt a little uneasy, he could try to overcome it.
Being able to hear Yun Qing's innermost thoughts was very important to him at the beginning, but not anymore. As long as they trust each other enough, they don't need such petty tricks to maintain their relationship.
Even if he doesn't adapt well, Xie Rang can learn to adapt gradually.
Xie Rang's agitation instantly subsided. He stepped forward and walked alongside Yun Qing, saying, "I'm very happy. Thank you, Yun Qing."
Xie Rang seemed to have a particular fondness for being called by his name alone. Yun Qingren didn't expect him to respect his teacher, but after being called that for a long time, she actually got used to it. It has to be said that habit is really terrible. She was the same when she was slowly boiled like a frog in water.
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The reforms of the Imperial College were sweeping and radical.
In fact, many ministers couldn't understand why Song Qiuping, who was usually so smooth and diplomatic, seemed to have suddenly unlocked his full potential and stopped pretending. The changes he made were significant, and he had already taken a huge cut from those teachers who weren't doing their jobs.
The Chancellor of the Imperial Academy is meant to be a guide for scholars, but now he truly embodies the demeanor of a teacher of the world, which is truly admirable.
He was now full of energy, and when asked by others, he would reveal some of the reasons behind it. Everyone looked at each other, feeling that it was expected, and their evaluation of Yun Qing was further improved.
However, although most of the comments were positive, there were still some sour remarks, but because the person was so insignificant, no one paid much attention to them.
Seeing that things were going well, Xie Rang finally hinted at the possibility that the school might try to enroll female students during a meeting with his ministers.
The important officials in the court today are either those who have been promoted in recent years or trusted veteran officials. Young people are more exposed to innovative ideas and don't react much. It is the veteran officials who are truly reacting.
Although we knew long ago that their emperor was unconventional, this was not the kind of unconventional behavior we were talking about!
The Minister of Rites was the head of this group.
The elderly minister, his hair and beard all white, wore a distressed expression, his worry almost unbearable: "Your Majesty, since ancient times, it has been a fixed rule that men are in charge of external affairs and women are in charge of internal affairs. Moreover, it is inconvenient for women to attend school, and it is easy to cause dissatisfaction among scholars. It is really inappropriate!"
Xie Rang glanced at him and said calmly, "Rules are meant to be broken. When I traveled through Jiangnan, I often saw female teachers in schools. Women are more meticulous than men and are just as good at studying, but they lack the opportunity to enter the court. You say women should stay at home, but there are also women who go to the battlefield and are in no way inferior to men. They are currently guarding the Great Xi Empire... Going further back, there are also women who became emperors, whose literary and military talents are outstanding and unmatched by later generations. Is this so-called dissatisfaction real, or is it just selfishness, a case of slander because they can't compare?"
The Minister of Rites never expected Xie Rang to bring this up, but it did hit a nerve, leaving him in a difficult position. In the end, he could only turn his gaze to Yun Qing: "Lord Li has supported His Majesty all these years, are you going to let His Majesty act so recklessly?"
[What a huge hat!]
Yun Qing looked at him quietly. The Minister of Rites was old and had not made any mistakes. He was also very proper in his work. Although he was a bit pedantic in some matters, he had been allowed to stay.
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