Those assassins only dared to act arrogantly on the road. Since approaching the border, they haven't dared to show themselves again. It seems they're just bullies who prey on the weak.
Yun Qing understood this principle, and Xie Rang certainly understood it as well, but knowing it didn't mean he wouldn't worry.
He could hear the Grand Tutor's inner thoughts. The Grand Tutor was also the most special person he had ever met, much purer than others. Xie Rang thought that it was more likely that he did not want to lose this warmth, so he always wanted to keep a closer eye on people.
He pursed his lips awkwardly: "I just want to see the Grand Tutor."
Seeing it put his mind at ease, Xie Rang forced himself to ignore Yun Qing's thoughts.
Let me think about this behavior... Hmm... it does seem to be a sign of insecurity. Oh well, why should I argue with a child? It's already quite an achievement that he trusts me. Let him be a little dependent, that's fine.
After a few moments of thought, Yun Qing quickly took action: "Now you can rest assured, right? Excessive worry is not good for growth and development. What if you don't grow tall in the future? Your Majesty, you should think more positively."
Xie Rang couldn't fully understand many of the words Yun Qing used, and could only guess the general meaning from the context. But since most men seem to have a radar for this, Xie Rang's eyes widened slightly: "I understand! I will definitely grow taller than the Grand Tutor!"
He secretly compared his height to that of the Grand Tutor and felt that at his current pace, he could reach that height in just a few years, which instantly boosted his confidence.
[You brat, why are you trying to compare heights with me?]
Yun Qing's first reaction upon hearing this was disbelief. If Yun Qing's height were converted to modern units, she would be around 1.7 meters tall, which is considered tall among women. Although she had long known that the little tyrant would definitely be taller than her later on, it was still a little embarrassing to be told this so directly.
[He's already thinking about surpassing his teacher before even finding the right path; this little tyrant certainly has big ambitions.]
Xie Rang didn't understand how this matter was related to ambition. He just felt that he had to grow taller to protect people because he had admired many people when he was young.
Xie Rang opened his mouth to explain, but the Grand Tutor looked a little angry, so he temporarily gave up the idea.
"I understand. Grand Tutor, you should get some rest."
Xie Rang lowered his eyes and said respectfully.
Yun Qing yawned. She wasn't really angry to begin with. She was just putting on an act. The little tyrant didn't have any wrong ideas. So what if he grew a little taller? It's only natural.
"Now that you know, Qi'an, you should also get some rest and not think about anything else. This is a rare place where we can get a proper rest during this period of time."
Yun Qing bet that the assassins sent by Liang Zhigong wouldn't dare to openly barge in, as that would be tantamount to a provocation against the entire Li family, a completely different matter. The Li family's illustrious military achievements, even if forcibly detained, would be sufficient if there were legitimate reasons.
After exchanging goodnights with the little tyrant, Yun Qing was really sleepy. She went back, quickly washed up, and went to bed.
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They could rest well. In order to maintain a good combat readiness, the soldiers had to do daily morning training. When Yun Qing woke up again, Li Yun Shu had already returned from her walk around the training ground.
"Don't worry, brother. Father and mother know you can't get up, so they arranged the martial arts practice for the afternoon. We can have lunch and then go slowly."
With servants around, Li Yunshu immediately restrained herself, calling him "brother" smoothly, showing no sign that she had been clinging to Yun Qing's arm and acting coquettishly the night before.
"My parents are so kind." Yun Qing was very satisfied with this arrangement, and she casually asked, "Where is His Majesty?"
Li Yunshu waved her hand: "Oh dear, His Majesty got up early and went out for a stroll after having breakfast. I sent people to protect him, so you don't need to worry, brother."
This morning, Li Yunshu met the young emperor face to face. She found that the young emperor was completely different in front of her than he was in front of her elder sister. He was cold and wooden, ignoring everyone. He was indeed very dignified, and every move he made exuded a natural imperial aura.
While she was surprised, she also admired her elder sister's excellent judgment. It seemed that supporting this promising talent was the right thing to do, and with proper nurturing, he could become a wise ruler in the future.
"Then you should be back by now."
Yun Qing was right. Not long after she finished speaking, footsteps were heard outside. The little tyrant quickly turned the corridor and came to the hall.
He went straight to Yun Qing: "Grand Tutor, rise."
Back when they were still in the capital, Yun Qing didn't attend the morning court sessions much, largely because she couldn't get up. Xie Rang had long been used to this and would do his own thing when she wasn't around, demonstrating the word "self-discipline" to the fullest.
Li Yunshu glanced at her older sister, wisely refraining from interrupting at this moment, and sat down in the seat next to her.
"Hmm." Yun Qing was used to this conversation and gestured, "Come and have lunch, then we'll go to the training ground."
She overslept this morning and didn't eat anything. Now her stomach is empty, and she's been wanting to eat lunch for a while. She didn't touch the food when it was served because she was waiting for the little tyrant.
"Slow down, I feel like I'm starving! Hurry up and start eating..."
Yun Qing's thoughts were amusing. She was quite conventional in some ways. For example, when eating with Xie Rang, she would always wait for him to start eating before she would. Xie Rang had mentioned it twice, but to no avail, so he had to give up.
He did move, but he directly used serving chopsticks to put some of Yun Qing's favorite food on her plate, urging, "Grand Tutor, eat quickly."
Yun Qing didn't stand on ceremony with him this time. She picked up her rice bowl and started eating. Even though she was really hungry, she still ate slowly and deliberately, giving the impression of being elegant and unhurried.
Li Yunshu was naturally lively, but because her elder sister and the young emperor were both silent, she didn't feel comfortable speaking either. She quietly finished her meal, feeling a sense of liberation, and couldn't wait to take them to the martial arts arena.
Li Yunshu leaned closer to Yun Qing and lowered her voice: "Brother, is this how you usually interact with His Majesty?"
"Yes, is there a problem?"
When Yunqing was with her mentor, she was constantly cultivating her character. They perfectly exemplified the saying "like teacher, like student." They learned many things subtly and gradually.
Li Yunshu had a hard time explaining: "I just feel that, isn't it a bit too... oppressive?"
Yun Qing disagreed: "It's fine."
To prevent a young tyrant from becoming a ruthless killer, it's best to cultivate self-discipline and character. Temperament is something that's gradually built up!
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