Since ancient times, opening up trade routes and establishing friendly relations with neighboring countries has been a very important diplomatic policy, but this should not be used as a means for the Rouran to attempt to harass the Great Xi.
The matter was decided some time ago. Xie Rang said, "The trade with Rouran will be suspended for the time being."
The officials were not surprised at all.
But one of them said, "What if they cause a scene?"
Yun Qing interjected, "Then they should recognize whose territory this is. Within the territory of Da Xi, they should abide by the rules of Da Xi. If they can't even see this situation clearly, they shouldn't be doing business. Besides, sooner or later, this war will break out."
The official nodded upon hearing this: "What you say is true, sir."
They still remembered that when they came back last time, they saw this young Grand Tutor from afar and thought he was a bright and upright man. Who would have thought that when he came back again, he would be a completely different gender. When they first learned that he was a woman, everyone was shocked and had a lot of discomfort.
Now that she speaks, that feeling vanishes instantly.
The facts show that being able to stay in this position for so many years is not something that can be simply judged by gender.
After a brief conversation, Yun Qing listened attentively. She rarely interrupted them, but her occasional hints would give them a sense of sudden enlightenment. By the end of the conversation, all the officials were convinced.
"I still have matters to discuss with the Grand Tutor. Let's stop here for today. The rest can be written into a memorial. I don't need any more words."
Having experienced the frustrations of reviewing memorials before, Xie Rang had been determined to rectify this chaotic situation, trying to reduce unnecessary redundancy in the memorials. If there was nothing wrong, there was no need to submit a memorial, as this would only increase the workload unnecessarily.
Under the subtle influence of the environment, the situation has improved considerably.
Officials who are away from home for most of the year may not be aware of this rule. Xie Rang gave a token reminder, mainly for his own benefit. The more time he wasted, the less time he and the Grand Tutor could spend together. This was a problem that could be calculated.
"yes."
The officials bowed and took their leave, none of them noticing the undercurrents between the two.
As Yun Qing reached for the tea, her sleeve slipped down, revealing faint marks on her wrist. Xie Rang noticed them and his eyes darkened: "Haven't they faded yet?"
Yun Qing glanced at him indifferently: "Don't tell me you don't know the reason?"
How many years have they been together? Almost nine years. They know each other's likes and dislikes perfectly. If Xie Rang hadn't done it intentionally, Yun Qing would have written his name backwards.
"I suggested we just announce it directly, but you refused. So you're trying to make up for it in these ways, aren't you?"
Yun Qing took a sip of tea and felt her throat was much clearer. Her hands were slightly sore, so she put the teacup down on the table instead of continuing to hold it.
"no."
Xie Rang quickly massaged her hands, acknowledging it was all his fault. He lowered his eyes and said, "I was just a little...too excited."
In fact, after making that excessive request, Xie Rang never thought Yun Qing would agree. He was also bewitched at the time and wanted to take things further. In reality, he already regretted it when he backed down.
His tutor had never experienced such things before, and was as pure and flawless as the moon in the sky. He felt that even speaking of them would be a disgrace to her.
But in the end, things turned out completely beyond his expectations.
It's really hard to control your excitement, and before you know it, you've gone a bit overboard.
Yun Qing felt quite uncomfortable bringing up this topic. But it was all in the past, and she didn't need to dwell on it. After thinking for a moment, she asked, "Why have you been getting up so early these past few days?"
Xie Rang was pleased that she had taken the initiative to ask, but he didn't tell her everything. He gave her a general idea: "Prepare some things to give to the Grand Tutor."
If he could, Xie Rang would naturally want to hold the person and linger a little longer, but that matter was also very important, and he wanted to finish it as soon as possible.
Yun Qingzhen was a little curious, but forcibly suppressed her curiosity and didn't ask: "Alright. But you don't need to get up so early. His Majesty doesn't want me to know for the time being, and I won't try to find out."
Xie Rang nodded, and just as he was about to say something else, he suddenly realized something and fixed his eager gaze on Yun Qing: "Grand Tutor, do you also want me to spend more time with you?"
Why bring up this point when we're not talking about anything else? When Xie Rang woke up in the morning thinking about leaving, he always felt a lot of reluctance. If he wasn't afraid of waking him up, he wouldn't have been so calm.
As I've mentioned before, Yunqing has one advantage, which is something she and Xie Rang share: honesty.
Even when faced with things that might make her feel ashamed, she would still speak up.
"Hmm."
She responded vaguely.
Xie Rang was surprisingly well-behaved this time: "I'll choose another time later."
They found a subtle point of agreement on this matter, and neither of them said much.
Once she had finished massaging, Yunqing pulled her hand back. This feeling wasn't something that could be relieved in a short time. She glanced at it, her cheeks slightly flushed, and put her hand back into her bosom.
Xie Rang's heart softened at the sight, and he offered, "Let me accompany the Grand Tutor for a walk."
Fortunately, there was nothing else to deal with today. There's a saying, "work-life balance." And all those ministers under him weren't just there to sit around doing nothing. Yun Qing agreed: "Okay."
This year's rainfall is exceptionally heavy. The weather is beyond their control. When they opened the door and went outside, they found that the rain was getting heavier and heavier, and it didn't seem like it would stop anytime soon. The whole sky was gray and gloomy, and the wind rustled the leaves, bringing a bit of coolness.
As they walked, Yun Qing remembered something important: "His Majesty will be coming of age next year. Has he decided what courtesy name he will take? Also, who will preside over the ceremony for him?"
At that time, Yun Qing was still a woman, and the situation was still uncertain, so she didn't want to cause any trouble. She simply held her coming-of-age ceremony and only invited His Majesty the Emperor and a group of close colleagues to witness it.
But Xie Rang is different. He is the most honorable person in the world, the wise and virtuous ruler that everyone hopes for. The world is at peace, and he has made contributions. Therefore, his coming-of-age ceremony should be held in a grand manner.
"Wouldn't it be better if the Grand Tutor presided over the meeting for me?" Xie Rang answered the question first. "On the surface, the Grand Tutor is my teacher, and I don't think anyone is more qualified than him."
The coming-of-age ceremony is generally performed by elders or other qualified people. Xie Rang said that among the elders currently living, only one or two could be selected from the royal family. He felt that they were not qualified, and most importantly, he was not familiar with them at all.
Yun Qing: "Alright."
From this perspective, their relationship seems a bit complicated.
Xie Rang's eyes held a hint of gloom: "As for the calligraphy, I think Qi An is very good."
Yun Qing was surprised by the answer, even though she had been calling out for so many years: "...Why?"
Xie Rang raised his hand and touched her cheek gently, his expression tender: "My name and the Grand Tutor's name together form the character 'Anning' (安宁)."
Where the heart is, there is peace throughout life.
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