"Don't mention it," Yan Shitu said depressedly, "There is a jerk in the Imperial College. Today, he said to me that Yue'er was cold and indifferent. I was so angry that I argued with him for a few words. He froze me with words and argued with me about articles. I lost... Then I agreed to take Yue'er to Tongqing Tower to appreciate osmanthus flowers during my day off."
Yan Shirui put down his chopsticks: "They are clearly plotting against you, can't you see it?"
Yan Shitu said: "I really didn't see it at first, but I saw it later...but I had already promised them."
"Yue'er is busy with work, how can she care about you?" Yan Shirui said speechlessly: "I advise you not to go and ask for a scolding. I went there the day before yesterday, and even the Fourth Prince was covered in dirt. The group of people were so busy that they didn't even have time to drink water. It was really hard."
"You have to ask first," Yan Shitu said, "Yuer won't scold me. We are the best." He was happy.
Yan Shiyue's voice came from outside, and Yan Shitu immediately jumped up and went out to greet him.
Then she heard him whispering to her outside...
Yan Shiyue was also very speechless and asked him: "Shouldn't scholars be the ones who are most concerned about the country and the people? Don't you know that Bianzhou has suffered a disaster? Why are you still thinking about organizing the Osmanthus Festival?"
Yan Shitu was very confused: "But, which dynasty didn't have natural disasters and man-made disasters? We can't just stay at home and worry about the disaster in Bianzhou without eating, drinking or playing! Don't we have to live our lives?"
Inside the room, Yan Shirui whispered, "Listen to this! Dad, I think my third brother should stop studying so hard. He's become stupid."
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Outside, Yan Shiyue helplessly put her hand on his back: "Third brother, you have to understand that the flood is not far away from us. The Yellow River burst its banks and the people of Bianzhou suffered. They left their hometown to flee and first went to Luozhou, and will soon flock to the capital."
Yan Shitu was silent for a moment, and said aggrievedly, "So, you are not free tomorrow, right? I have already promised them."
After all, he was just a boy of seventeen or eighteen years old. At this age, pride and face were above everything else.
Yan Shiyue didn't want to disappoint him, so she said, "Forget it. Fortunately, I have nothing to do these few days. I'll ask someone to tell the Fourth Prince. Come and call me tomorrow and I'll go with you."
Yan Shitu was overjoyed: "That's great."
As they were talking, they came in. Even Mrs. Meng said, "Why are you bothering him? Look at how busy you have been these past few days. Your face has shrunk. Do you still have time to accompany him to do such idle things?"
"It doesn't matter. I'll be free tomorrow." Yan Shiyue sat down and said, "Besides, Third Brother has already promised them."
Yan Shirui said: "I have also promised him, you should accompany me too!"
"Okay," Yan Shiyue said with a smile, "Just act like a spoiled brat first and let me see."
Yan Shirui: “…”
Yan Shitu replied to the post in the evening, and the next day, the two siblings went to Tongqing Tower together.
Yan Shiyue was wearing a blue dragon robe, a golden crown to tie her hair, a dragon pendant hanging from her waist, and official boots, which was exactly the usual attire of a prince. When she stood out, she looked no different from the third prince, the fourth prince, and others. But she had beautiful eyebrows and eyes, and a high spirit, and she was a stunning beauty.
Everyone greeted him, and Yan Shiyue returned the greeting, saying, "I just accompanied my brother here to appreciate the osmanthus flowers. You don't have to be so polite, it would be awkward."
Since she doesn't act like a royal princess, everyone feels more at ease. However, looking at the way she's dressed... it seems like the sisters she brought with her are useless!
Everyone sat down in the hall, and someone said, "Your Highness, my name is Shi Lei. I was just joking with Brother Yan a few days ago, but I didn't expect to really alarm Your Highness. Shi Lei is very frightened."
Yan Shiyue nodded: "You are too polite. You are all my brother's classmates and friends. It is a great honor for us to drink tea and appreciate the laurels together when they are in full bloom."
Her words gave Yan Shitu enough face, and everyone understood that she and Yan Shitu had a very close relationship.
Shi Lei's expression also eased a little, and he said, "I heard that His Highness and the Fourth Prince have been very busy recently. I wonder what they are doing?"
Yan Shiyue said: "Bianzhou is flooded. My fourth brother and I are making some epidemic prevention items, so it is not convenient to say more."
"So that's how it is," someone said, "Bianzhou was once a prosperous place, but now it has suffered such a disaster. It's really worrying."
Yan Shiyue also frowned in agreement: "That's right."
It is said that "gossip is a woman's nature, and politics is a man's drug", especially these scholars, when they get together, they love to talk about state affairs. When they see that the nobles/beauties are interested, they naturally talk a lot and never stop.
Yan Shiyue said from time to time: "This young man has a brilliant idea" and "This young man's words are shocking", and everyone was even more excited and spoke very passionately.
Seeing that the atmosphere was about right, Yan Shiyue suggested, "Why don't you all write down everything you think about? I think this is more meaningful than admiring laurels. It will also let others know that the students of the Imperial College are concerned about the country and the people."
Everyone responded immediately and enthusiastically.
So they asked someone to bring paper and pen, and each of them spread out the paper and wrote quickly.
The sisters looked at each other in bewilderment. She had been acting as a husband from the beginning to the end, so their presence was really unnecessary.
Then Yan Shiyue stood up, bowed gracefully and said with a smile: "Sisters, please sit down. I'm going to go out for some fresh air."
Others naturally thought that she wanted to go to the bathroom, so they all agreed.
In fact, she really went out to get some fresh air.
It's very hard to fool a group of middle school boys! If it weren't for Yan Shitu's face, she wouldn't have to be so roundabout.
She put her hands behind her back and strolled around admiring the osmanthus flowers.
Someone behind him said, "I am Gu Xiao, nice to meet His Highness."
Yan Shiyue turned around and saw a young man in a red robe behind her. He had a smile on his face but looked straight at her.
This action was actually very rude in this era, and even more so considering her royal status, but she didn't care much about it. Compared to peeking or looking at her secretly, she felt that looking at her openly was more candid.
She had seen him just now because he was wearing a red robe and was very conspicuous among the blue, black, purple and gray.
This man has a handsome appearance, but he has a pair of fox eyes. However, because of their large size, they do not appear charming, but rather sharp and fierce, like a sword with blood on it, carrying an indescribable... viciousness.
The two people's eyes met in the air.
Gu Xiao immediately lowered his eyes and said with a smile: "Gu Xiao is willing to serve His Highness, is it possible?"
That's very straightforward.
But she likes to be straightforward.
Yan Shiyue asked: "What are you capable of?"
Gu Xiao said: "In terms of essays, I have the title of Juren. In terms of martial arts, I am proficient in swordsmanship. Gu Xiao knows that His Highness has no shortage of such people around him. But Gu Xiao is also proficient in mathematics and good at mental arithmetic... I beg Your Highness to use me. Gu Xiao will repay Your Highness for his kindness."
Yan Shiyue said calmly: "You obviously have ulterior motives. I also have people who are proficient in mathematics. I can't find a reason to use you."
Gu Xiao was silent for a long time. "Gu Xiao did have ulterior motives, but when Gu Xiao was at the end of his rope, Your Highness helped me. For the rest of Gu Xiao's life, I will die for Your Highness."
Yan Shiyue asked: "What do you want from me?"
Gu Xiao said: "I just want to borrow your power, and the rest, Gu Xiao can do it himself."
She thought about it and said, "I'll think about it."
Gu Xiao bowed deeply and retreated slowly.
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