Chapter 11 Taking the Initiative
Fu Mingyi's eyes were incredibly cold.
Xiao Qing suddenly thought of that night when she first arrived, a night filled with fire and bloodshed.
The Grand Tutor's sword is never afraid to be fed with human blood.
During the escape, the Grand Tutor remained overly mild and cautious.
During her recovery, she felt miserable every day. She felt that even if she had died from her injuries or been killed silently by the Grand Tutor, she would have no regrets.
But the human heart is so contradictory. Even ants try to survive after the hardest times have passed, let alone humans.
That's why she wanted to confront the Grand Tutor and get rid of this hot potato.
The world is vast.
She refused to believe that she would have nowhere to go once she left the palace.
However, the Grand Tutor was very uncooperative, always changing the subject and making her feel like she was punching cotton.
So, taking advantage of the court meeting, she naturally wanted to stir up trouble. Even if the Grand Tutor didn't have this intention, didn't the ministers who valued him also have it?
Well, she had a good plan, but at the last minute she was threatened by the Grand Tutor!
Now, the Grand Tutor wants to lay his cards on the table. And since she has lost the initiative, her life is now in someone else's hands.
Xiao Qing chuckled dryly, thinking to herself, "I absolutely cannot let the Grand Tutor know that I am not their Great Xiao's little princess, 'Xiao Yan'."
Won't they treat me like a monster and burn me alive?
"Grand Tutor, who would remember something from so long ago... Ouch, I feel a bit of pain in my wound again..." he said, clutching his chest and leaning back.
Fu Mingyi sneered, "After thinking for so long, is this all you give me? Do you want to reconsider?" His eyes narrowed, a cold light flashing in them, like two gleaming blades.
Xiao Qing trembled weakly, thinking to herself, "Does this mean that if I don't answer well, I'll be killed to silence me?"
“Grand Tutor, how could I possibly remember something that happened when I was three years old? You are making things difficult for me.”
"Alright, then I'll ask you one more thing. Back then, His Highness..."
Xiao Qing quickly interrupted him. "Grand Tutor, you've already said it yourself, these are all matters concerning the Crown Prince. Even if he and I are siblings, it's not certain that I know everything. Moreover, my Great Xiao royal family has suffered such a calamity, and I'm constantly depressed, feeling like my memory isn't very good anymore. Let alone matters concerning the Crown Prince, even matters you ask me about, I might not be able to remember clearly."
Xiao Qing felt she couldn't let him ask any more questions.
Fu Mingyi stared at her for a long time.
This child is extremely intelligent; she knows how to assess the situation and how to behave in order to save her own life.
"It's not bad that you can come up with such a high-sounding reason. But the fact that you can say that already proves that you are not Her Highness the Little Princess."
Xiao Qing remained silent.
Of course, she knew that she was different from that so-called real princess.
She knew the Grand Tutor's temperament well. Although he had already decided in his heart that she was not the little princess and seemed to want to kill her, he hadn't made a move yet. Instead, he had been wasting time talking to her for so long, probably to make her submit.
With this thought in mind, her heart calmed down.
"Grand Tutor, since you've brought this up, I might as well tell you that I have absolutely no designs on the Great Xiao Dynasty. As for my identity, you will naturally find out in the future."
She can't control what happens after that.
"I know the Grand Tutor is in a difficult situation right now, and needs me to stay in this position for the time being. How about this? Let's both compromise. I'll hold this position for you for now. You can make your own plans later. As long as you spare my life, I'll be satisfied. However, you have to give me some time so I can prepare myself. I promise that if the Grand Tutor agrees, I won't do anything outrageous in court meetings in the future, and I'll cooperate with whatever you need. What do you say?"
The road is dead, but people are alive.
Xiao Qing always knew that if one path is blocked, you have to find another. If there is no road ahead, you have to forge one.
The fact that the Grand Tutor was willing to waste time talking to her means he must need her to do something.
Seeing Xiao Qing's expression quickly transform from one of concealing panic and fear to one of calm and confidence, Fu Mingyi felt a certain admiration for her.
In such a short time, she actually found a way to take the initiative.
Even the Crown Prince, whom he had taught for two years, could not achieve this level.
“Name.” He stared at Xiao Qing.
Xiao Qing sighed, knowing this was the time to show sincerity.
"Unfortunately, although my name is not Xiao Yan, my real name is indeed Xiao Qing."
Whether you believe it or not is up to the Grand Tutor.
Fu Mingyi seemed to think for a moment before finally saying, "I will consider what you said. But until I have made up my mind, you'd better behave yourself."
He stood up straight and looked down at the small Xiao Qing.
"Your Majesty, let me see your sincerity."
Spring is gradually deepening.
On the tenth day of the fourth month of the first year of Dingyuan, Nanding City was renamed Nanhua, and the Great Xiao established its capital in Nanhua, changing the country's name to "Dingyuan".
Emperor Dingyuan issued an edict to the world, thus beginning the Great Xiao Dynasty's path of consolidating its borders and reviving its rule with Nanhua as its capital after its southward migration due to the invasion of the northern barbarians.
Since their conversation, Xiao Qing has been behaving quite well lately.
Since he didn't have to attend court every day, Xiao Qing's only activities were listening to Fu Mingyi "impart knowledge" and spending his days alone.
The court officials were in high spirits as the new dynasty was established, and memorials poured in like snowflakes.
However, Xiao Qing hadn't looked at any of these carefully. Nor did she want to.
Therefore, in the Imperial Study, taking advantage of the opportunity to "listen to the Grand Tutor's lectures," Fu Mingyi personally handled those memorials.
She casually found a place to sit and browse through the books in the imperial study.
Although she is now acting as an emperor obediently, since she has already told Fu Mingyi that she is not Xiao Yan, it is equivalent to admitting that she is not a member of the Great Xiao royal family.
Those who are not members of the Great Xiao royal family are not qualified to handle these memorials.
She had no interest whatsoever in these ornate but ultimately rambling memorials.
Xiao Qing was relieved to be at ease.
However, the Grand Tutor was a workaholic.
Xiao Qing had lost count of how many times she had glanced over there.
The Grand Tutor didn't even change his posture?!
Xiao Qing clicked her tongue inwardly, thinking that if she had to do all these things, she would really go crazy.
Xiao Qing walked to the large bookshelf, intending to find another storybook about this dynasty, but was blocked by Fu Mingyi.
"Is there something you need, Grand Tutor?" Xiao Qing asked him obediently, looking up at him.
"Take a look at this." The Grand Tutor handed over a memorial.
She'll look if you tell her to.
Xiao Qing felt a little regretful that the storybook with a nice cover that she had just found was now in her possession, so she had to put it back because she needed to receive the imperial edict.
She took the memorial, opened it, and quickly scanned it. Then her expression turned strange.
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