Chapter 008 The moon tonight is bright and full

The young girl stepped out of the pool, stirring up a mist of enchanting ice. She tossed her long hair, sending up a large cloud of icy mist. The snow-white hue, glimmering with an icy blue aura, faded away, and as her strands fell, they transformed into a lustrous black like silk

I have not read many books, only a few thousand volumes, but I have learned similar principles. The young girl was somewhat surprised and said, "What you mean is... to befriend the virtuous and distance oneself from the petty."

The phrase "thousands of volumes of books" made Gao De's heart tremble, yet he was unwilling to give up this opportunity to finally have her beneath him.

"Just now we were talking about the Empress," the young girl looked up at the rare bright full moon in Zhongjing and suddenly changed the subject. "This is the first time in the Ming Dynasty that we have had a female emperor. What are your thoughts on this?"

It feels like something is not right, and Gaode can only grit his teeth and say: "Living a stable life and being loyal to Her Majesty the Queen are two sides of the same coin, inseparable."

The last wisp of fabric disperses into icy dust, revealing the slender and upright youthful figure, reflected in the translucent icy path, showcasing layers of white jade brilliance

Did you ask someone to bring it back?

Gaode carefully weighed this request and deemed it too risky, deciding to remain true to its original intention of earning retirement benefits

That inappropriate feeling grew stronger, and Gaode was afraid she would misunderstand, so he quickly applied a new patch, "I am not capable enough to bear great responsibilities, I only seek to remain inconspicuous"

The young girl took the clothes prepared on the hanger, muttering to herself as she put them on, unsure whether it was a sigh of emotion or self-mockery

Gao De knocked on her own forehead, no wonder it is so cliché, every girl is called Xiao Li

However, Her Majesty the Queen is in a difficult situation now," he said again in a tone of deep concern, "This is what I am worried about.

Through the roaring silver-white curtain, one can faintly see the flying eaves and beams, revealing a palace hidden within the Water Curtain Cave. Inside the hall is a hot spring filled with mist, the water is quite shallow, and the colorful round stones forming the bottom of the pool seem almost within reach.

I understand. By the way, my name is ... ... Li, with the character "Li" from the fish "Liu". The figure of the young girl gradually became ethereal, her final words drifting down like something from the heavens. "It's a rather cliché name, so don't take it to heart."

"What is the point of telling you all this?" The girl returned to her initial indifferent tone, "Just say what you want. As long as it is not too outrageous, it will be as you wish."

The young girl, in a daze, nodded and said: "You are truly loyal to the Empress"

The young girl was somewhat impatient, "If it's about money, that would be fine too. What I am reclaiming is not money, but those gold dragon tickets."

Gaode sincerely opens his heart, of course, it must be accompanied by a sense of righteousness. "What I desire, like all the subjects of the Great Ming under heaven, is to live a peaceful life with my family for a lifetime; this cannot be achieved with money alone."

Wait a moment, if we understand "general principles" as "principles of tools," then that is indeed correct. What qualifications does a vibrating therapy stick have to claim that it takes advantage of people

The innocent little girl, the free-spirited daughter of the sacred mountain, became a thing of the past on the same day

Seeing the girl slightly curl her lips, as if in mockery, a flicker of flame ignited in Gao De's heart; no man wishes to be looked down upon by a woman

When I see the queen, I must bow my head, of course, looking with the back of my head.

The distance between them was only three to four meters, and the girl's whispers were clearly audible, though their meaning was unknown. "I am merely a small figure who specializes in dealing with demons, and I never intended to serve the Ming Dynasty. I only know a few words with the maidservant beside the Empress."

Gao De was almost choked by saliva, girl, you have a problem with your worldview

The girl exhaled a white mist, and her silver-gray eyes transformed back into a deep brown. In the shifting light and shadow, her serene and exquisite features underwent a subtle change, as if she had leaped from the ink wash painting into the frame of an oil painting

Oh, Xiaoli

Those golden dragon tickets hold special significance, but I forgot at that time. The young girl dropped the stone in her hand and turned her head to say: I will not take advantage of others for no reason; I came to see how to make amends.

With a solemn and devout expression, Gao De declared: "I was born a subject of the Ming Dynasty, and I shall die as a ghost of the Ming Dynasty! Her Majesty the Empress is inseparable from the Ming Dynasty, and I am absolutely loyal to Her Majesty the Empress!"

The long sleeves fell away, and the hem of the skirt fluttered, transforming into sparkling ice dust that swirled around her as she floated. The ice dust carried with it an extreme chill, freezing a crystalline path wherever the young girl walked

Gao De felt as if he were still in a dream, surrounded by a layer of mist, yet these two courtyards were as clear as a painting

Of course, it is better to be close to the petty person and distant from the gentleman ... cough cough ... '' Gao De could not hold his tongue.

The petty person has no one to rely on, and can only be absolutely loyal to Her Majesty the Queen. The noble person shares the same roots and branches, and their loyalty to Her Majesty the Queen is not so absolute. Loyalty that is not absolute is, in fact, absolute disloyalty

He does not understand what she has come to find him for again, could it be to silence him permanently

Her Majesty the Queen would only find these words childish and laughable. Considering that she can converse with the Queen's maid, Gao De still decided to patch things up. Her Majesty the Queen is wise and insightful, with a far-reaching vision, and a person like me cannot even catch up with her on a plane, so it is best to just do my job honestly.

The "little people" I refer to are the insignificant commoners who only know how to work. Having been subjected to the poison of stale platitudes and clickbait every day in my past life, I have gained some experience. The "gentlemen" are the noble individuals who sit high in the halls of power, their mouths full of ancestral laws and the teachings of sages.

The moon tonight is both bright and full

As the mist dissipated, that picturesque clarity also vanished. Gazing at the now blurred moon, Gao De felt a sense of loss, and a desire to compose poetry began to stir within him

Blinking her eyes, the vibrant and radiant girl who once commanded the ministers in the heavenly temple reappears, she touches her chest, where the wound has left no trace.

The girl's silver-gray eyes glimmered slightly, "Since you are aware of the Empress's situation, what do you think she should do?"

Speak, what do you want

"What you mean is that we must select absolutely loyal individuals from the common folk to rely on them for governing the country." She actually took it seriously, "Those in high positions who only know how to speak grand principles must be replaced."

In the depths of the ancestral mountains lies a perilous peak, its summit perpetually covered in white snow, which continuously melts. The snowmelt cascades down, converging at the mountainside to form a waterfall that plunges into a vast pool of water

"The appropriate position?" The young girl furrowed her brows slightly, finding it difficult to understand for a moment

"Well said," the young girl unexpectedly revealed a smile

The name is indeed clichéd, and it is quite insincere to have just one character. However, when we meet next time, calling out "Xiao Li" will eliminate any psychological barriers.

Marrying multiple wives and concubines, striving to procreate and contribute more loyal subjects to the Great Ming, such matters are certainly beneficial to Her Majesty the Empress

I understand, I will do as you wish, the white light on the girl ripples gently, seemingly shifting between reality and illusion, your loyalty will be rewarded

With each step she took, the white light surrounding her diminished. It was the inherent light of her garments

The girl turned her head to smooth her hair, and beneath the snow-white strands, her pointed ears were delicate and translucent, exceptionally alluring

Is this it

The young girl glanced at him sideways, slowly shaking her head, "By general reasoning, it is indeed to your advantage, but according to my reasoning, you have no right to say this"

It is precisely to be able to appropriately utilize my abilities, allowing me to serve the Empress for a lifetime. Gao De had to clarify further: "For example... to rise to a minor official position in the Jinyiwei, managing a relatively safe and leisurely post with plenty of free time. Of course, this is merely on the surface; the time I have will be devoted to matters that are more beneficial to Her Majesty the Empress."

How wonderful, quite convenient

When it comes to desires, I am merely a humble officer in splendid attire; dedication to my duties is my responsibility

The girl stepped into a pool of water that only reached her thighs, yet it felt as if she were walking in the air, her steps completely unimpeded

Since this is the case, why go through so much trouble? Just transfer the money to me and be done with it

May I ask for your assistance

"Who exactly are you?" Gao De exclaimed in astonishment, "You can even command the commanders of the Yulin Guard and the Jinyi Guard; are you someone close to the Empress?"

Standing on the ancestral mountain, the night sky is always so clear, and the moon is indeed bright and full

The girl nodded in agreement, even with a hint of regret. "Indeed, this is not something that money can solve"

A figure formed from white light, with white hair and white clothing, and eyebrows like paintings, is precisely the girl who refers to herself as "Li" in front of Gao De.

Just as I was about to respond, I suddenly felt a jolt and inwardly cursed myself for being so foolish; this person is a significant figure who can engage in conversation with the queen's maid!

The crisis has been averted, and Gaode has become bolder, their mind also muddled. "To be honest, I have benefited from this; my life was saved by you, so there is no need for compensation."

The ease of turning things around has made even Gaode feel a sense of guilt; how can politics be so simple? This is not a world of Japanese anime

That would be a master of the folk arts

The young girl let out a sound, and her eyes became even brighter

At the end of the pool, a sudden white light illuminated, pulsating and stretching, as if an extraordinary force was drawn from the depths of the unknown, causing the space to sway and ripple

"If you insist," he did not think that such a goddess-like figure was someone he could pursue, but flirting with women is in a man's nature. "Just tell me your name, and that will be enough."

What I desire, of course, is to pledge loyalty to the Empress and contribute my modest efforts to the construction of a happy and stable Great Ming. Gao De boldly made his offer, "Of course, money is also indispensable; 10,000 gold dragons along with a suitable position will suffice.

This world also has the "Book of Songs"; I studied it in school, and Gao De knows what characters it contains