The following day, Yun Qing entered the palace as usual.
The Grand Tutor was granted special permission by the late emperor not to attend court. The civil officials were overjoyed that Yun Qing didn't go, and they argued loudly in the court all day long, fearing that someone would take away their power.
Upon hearing the message relayed by the guards, Yun Qing sneered, "That's perfect, I don't want to deal with them anyway."
Most people in the court are busy taking sides, while the neutrals are just watching the show. So far, nothing has come of it.
Yun Qing was utterly disgusted by this behavior, so much so that her expression changed slightly when she saw the little tyrant today.
Suddenly I understand why the little tyrant killed them after taking power. I would have done the same!
Xie Rang: ?
How could you change your mind so quickly?
Xie Rang hoped his tutor would say a few more words, but Yun Qing was only focused on teaching him, and began to teach today's lessons with a smile.
Ever since discovering that the little tyrant was learning very quickly, Yun Qing unconsciously accelerated that pace.
The young emperor is eleven years old now, and there are still six years before he truly takes power. However, six years is too far away. Yun Qing has also developed a sense of challenge and wants to try to speed up the progress of history. In that case, perhaps the Great Xi Dynasty would not have suffered so many deaths, nor would it have been in turmoil for more than ten years.
Born in a prosperous era and now holding a high position, Yun Qing finds it hard to convince herself to just stand by and watch.
We should always do something within our capabilities.
Yun Qing looked at the little tyrant with a melancholy gaze.
Is there any way to make someone grow up overnight?
Xie Rang pondered deeply, wondering where his tutor had gone off to this time.
It was obvious that Yun Qing didn't quite understand his subtle hints. Although she had many thoughts in her mind, she didn't voice any of them.
"I will go to see the Prince of Pingjiang this afternoon."
Yun Qing summed up her plans for the afternoon in one sentence. History records that monarchs are often suspicious, so she wanted to explain her motives now to avoid arousing suspicion later, which would make it impossible to explain herself later.
Xie Rang tightened his grip on the pen, his throat dry: "Grand Tutor, there's no need to explain these things to me. I know you did it for me."
Leaving home and remaining loyal to the Great Xi Dynasty, it would have been far easier for Li Yunqing to support the Prince of Pingjiang's ascension to the throne than to support him, but she did not do so, and her attitude spoke volumes.
Yun Qing changed the subject: "I have found a teacher. Your Majesty can practice martial arts with him this afternoon."
Yun Qing was very proactive, and she took Xie Rang's matter very seriously, quickly finding another teacher for him.
This teacher usually trains bodyguards away from home. He's a bit strict, but he's very dedicated and responsible. If Xie Rang is willing to learn from him, he should be able to learn a lot.
"Yes, thank you, Grand Tutor."
Xie Rang and Yun Qing didn't have much of a distinction between ruler and subject, and because he was Yun Qing's student, who was gradually raised by Yun Qing with a more modern mindset, the little tyrant was quite unconcerned about such matters.
The palace was full of Liang Zhigong's spies, so Yun Qing wasn't foolish enough to go directly to see the Prince of Pingjiang. Instead, she sent someone to arrange a meeting between the two at a restaurant in the capital.
Of course, the restaurant wasn't chosen randomly; the owner was actually from away from home.
"Hahaha, let me see, has Grand Tutor Li finally come to his senses!"
The Prince of Pingjiang was confident that Yun Qing could not harm him, so he came alone, unable to stop smiling.
Yun Qing's expression turned serious, and he gently raised his hand, saying, "Your Highness, Prince Pingjiang, please sit down."
The Prince of Pingjiang enjoys associating with good-looking people, especially scholars like Yun Qing, who possess a unique quality. Unfortunately... for the sake of the grand plan, he cannot be touched for the time being.
Not only should they not be touched, but they should also be won over.
He chuckled and said, "Grand Tutor Li, just say it."
"The Li clan is loyal to the royal family."
Yun Qing revealed this fact.
The ancestors of the Li family fought alongside the founding emperor to establish the empire, but they did not become arrogant because of their achievements. Instead, they remained loyal to the Da Xi royal family and continued to fulfill their duties without ever overstepping their bounds.
Yun Qing used this to her advantage and said, "As long as the emperor is a descendant of the Xie family, the object of my loyalty will not change. As for who it is specifically, it is not important to the Li family."
Yun Qing's initial idea was indeed to remain neutral, but as she thought about it more deeply, she felt that neutrality might not be feasible. To speed up the process, she had to ignite a fire in the middle, making the fight between the Prince of Pingjiang and the Duke of Liang more intense, so that she could find a loophole in the situation.
She completely placed the little tyrant in the position of a puppet, so that the King of Pingjiang would also lower his guard against Xie Rang.
"Grand Tutor Li is indeed clever."
The Prince of Pingjiang understood the hidden meaning in her words. He narrowed his eyes and scrutinized her intently: "Then how can I be sure that everything you say is true, and not something you made up to deceive me in order to protect the young emperor?"
Here it comes.
A classic moment to show loyalty.
Yun Qing had already planned ahead: "After the New Year, the Li Clan's army will be heading to the capital. The token will be handed over to Your Highness, and Your Highness can use it at will."
Yun Qing didn't hesitate and directly took out a plaque specially made for members of the Li clan and placed it on the table.
She was leaving a handle on the Prince of Pingjiang, which he could later use as evidence to prove that she had indeed defected.
The Prince of Pingjiang took a leisurely sip of tea, pondered in silence for a long time, and then suddenly smiled: "I trust the Grand Tutor, so I will accept it."
Historically, the Li clan did not participate in the succession of the throne, but one thing the Prince of Pingjiang was certain of was that they were indeed loyal, never had any intention of rebelling, and always stood behind the royal family.
He would accept Yun Qing's declaration of loyalty, whether it was genuine or not.
Having achieved his goal, Yun Qing raised his hands and bowed to him, saying, "Then I wish Your Highness that your request will come true."
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