After everything settled down, the classroom arrangement was as follows: He Yunxiao and Li Jin sat in the first row, Meng Yan, Huang Buren, and other spoiled brats sat in the second row, and so on.
In fact, Fan Ziruo's classroom was not only filled with a group of spoiled brats, but also half of the students were serious students.
Like Li Jin, they came because of Fan Ziruo's skill level.
After all, she was the most talented woman in Yinjing, and at such a young age, her level of expertise was comparable to that of a great Confucian scholar.
If women weren't barred from taking the imperial examinations, Fan Ziruo, with her abilities, would have easily risen to the position of prime minister. The reason she was able to become prime minister was because beyond that, hard work and innate talent alone wouldn't suffice.
It's not that it's impossible to get up there.
If her father, Fan Changshu, had been more diligent and obtained a marquisate or dukedom, Fan Ziruo might have truly become empress. Her dignified, learned, and beautiful appearance, coupled with her quiet, generous, intelligent, and non-jealous personality, made her perfectly suited to rule the harem.
Furthermore, the Meng family now desperately needs Fan Changshu as a military figurehead to help them regain control of the army.
Therefore, the probability of Fan Ziruo becoming empress is almost infinite; it's practically a foregone conclusion.
Fan Ziruo is nineteen this year, while His Majesty is eleven, making her only eight years older. It's quite a suitable match.
Of course, this is all speculation based on the premise that He Yunxiao does not exist.
If one day in the future Fan Ziruo says to He Yunxiao, "I want to be the empress," then He Yunxiao's reply will surely be, "May I ask, my wife, when would be the most appropriate time for me to rebel?"
It's not that time yet. Right now, He Yunxiao doesn't dare to be naughty at all. He's a good student under Teacher Fan, with ambition and a love for learning.
He Yunxiao regained half of the enthusiasm he had when he was in school. It wasn't that he didn't want to regain all of it; it was just that the other half of his enthusiasm when he was in school was spent figuring out how to bring his phone into school without being caught.
Sitting in the first row, He Yunxiao waited patiently for Fan Ziruo to finish reading an article before raising his hand at the right moment and saying, "I have a question about one part of the article 'Zheng Feng: Leaving the East Gate' that you just read about."
"Zheng Feng: Leaving the East Gate" is a poem in the Book of Songs that praises the pure love between a man and a woman.
The gist is: I see many beautiful women when I go out, but even though there are many beautiful women, I only like you who are simple and unpretentious.
Fan Ziruo rarely encounters students who proactively raise questions they don't understand.
Therefore, they care quite a bit about He Yunxiao's actions.
She was sitting upright, so she put down the book she was holding, folded her slender hands on her lap, and turned to look at He Yunxiao, saying, "You speak."
He Yunxiao said something extremely inappropriate in a very serious manner.
He began by saying, "The author of this poem said, 'Although I admire the beauty of women, I only like you when you are dressed simply.'"
Fan Ziruo replied, "Mm."
He Yunxiao continued, "Isn't this just a scumbag?"
The unfamiliar words startled Fan Ziruo for a moment.
What is a 'scumbag'?
He Yunxiao explained with exaggerated gestures: "'Scumbag' is a lecherous man who likes to seduce women and then abandon them!"
Fan Ziruo's gaze towards He Yunxiao became inexplicable. It seemed that the term "chief culprit" was quite fitting for He Yunxiao, the "chief culprit of Yinjing."
He Yunxiao quickly tried to prove his innocence: "Sir, please don't look at me like that! I, He Yunxiao, am not a 'scumbag,' I'm just particularly good at appreciating the beauty of the world."
Fan Ziruo didn't want to dwell on this, so she explained: "The poem 'Chu Qi Dong Men' from the Zheng Feng section of the Book of Songs has been judged by critics throughout history as a poem that 'praises faithful love'."
He Yunxiao persisted, "I just want to ask, what is your opinion on this poem, sir?"
Fan Ziru frowned and said, "My opinion is consistent with that of the other experts who have commented on poetry before."
Having said that, He Yunxiao revealed a smug smile.
Previously, he had planned to be a studious and diligent student in front of Fan Ziruo. This was correct.
However, this plan has a fatal flaw.
That is, although it can close the distance between two people at an extremely fast speed, it will also restrict their identities.
The State of Qi placed great importance on etiquette.
In the State of Qi, it was absolutely forbidden to betray one's teacher and ancestors; doing so would inevitably result in being despised by all the people.
Therefore, although being a student could quickly bring the two closer, once He Yunxiao's student status was confirmed, he would no longer have the opportunity to "bully his teacher".
How can one not "betray one's teacher"?
Not "deceiving one's teacher" is the true way to "deceive one's teacher".
Chu Xiaoxiao's hatchet doesn't care who you are. Any female character who has ever had a high degree of affection for Chu Fan will not escape her assassination list.
Otherwise, why is the book "Girl, I Just Want to Cultivate" a single female protagonist?
It's terrifying to think about.
He Yunxiao absolutely cannot stand by and watch someone die; he must, immediately, reduce Fan Ziruo's favorability towards Chu Fan.
In layman's terms: To get closer to Fan Ziruo and increase her favorability, you can have her be your teacher, but only for a short time.
Concise version: I need to teach Mr. Yuhe something in my area of expertise.
Final version: Little sister Ziruo, let me teach you how to date!
If you were to ask He Yunxiao what aspect of being a teacher like Fan Ziruo could be, the only one that comes to mind is dating.
After all, Fan Ziruo was a blank slate in this area, while He Yunxiao was a printing press.
After Fan Ziru frowned and said, "My opinion is consistent with that of the other experts who have commented on poetry before," He Yunxiao smiled slightly.
He spoke with confidence and politeness: "Sir, since you say this is a poem praising love, then you must have experienced love yourself?"
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