Chapter Nine, Mr. Pei

A young man walked in from outside, appearing to be in his early twenties, dressed in a loose blue robe. He had a handsome and upright appearance, though his physique seemed somewhat frail, giving him the demeanor of a straightforward gentleman. Upon entering, he exclaimed: "What you said is indeed correct; the feelings of admiration possess dignity and are not meant to be ridiculed. Although Guangwen Hall focuses on teaching academic subjects, moral character must also be diligently cultivated."

"Why do you say that?" Shen Miao asked. The young girl in front of her was Feng Anning, the legitimate daughter of the Guanglu Xun family

Pei Lang! Are you really going to just watch the Crown Prince be deposed? You know very well that the matter of deposing the Crown Prince is not to be done!

Seeing her silent, Feng Anning felt somewhat dissatisfied and said: "Are you deliberately ignoring me? Shen Miao, are you working so hard today for the examination in a month? I heard from your sister that you want to take the opportunity to shine during the examination so that others can see you"

The girl beside her nudged her, her tone filled with surprise: "Shen Miao, have you been possessed?"

During the time of the废太子, Shen Miao even knelt down to plead with Pei Lang, because Pei Lang was a trusted confidant of Fu Xiu Yi. As long as Pei Lang spoke, Fu Xiu Yi would certainly heed his advice. However, Pei Lang helped her up and said to her: "Your Highness, what His Majesty has decided is beyond my ability to change"

The various events of past lives now seem like fleeting clouds. Looking at the proud young girl before me, who could have imagined the eventual downfall that awaited her

She stared at Scholar Pei without blinking, sitting upright, seemingly listening with great seriousness. This was truly astonishing, as she usually detested studying the most and had even less interest in mathematics. The fact that she was not asleep was already a miracle, and yet she was actually paying attention in class

Shen Miao fixed her gaze firmly on the young man

Shen Miao's seat was relatively far back, yet even so, she stubbornly and uprightly gazed at herself. This feeling was somewhat strange; Pei Xiucai felt that her gaze contained a sense of scrutiny and judgment, as if weighing some pros and cons, evaluating something. Extending further, it was a kind of critical oversight.

Pei Xiucai set down the scroll in his hands,敏感地察觉到有一道目光正注视着自己, he raised his head and met Shen Miao's ambiguous gaze

The private relationship between Shen Miao and Pei Lang can be considered quite good. It was Pei Lang who initially proposed that Shen Miao go to the State of Qin as a hostage. Pei Lang said: This is all for the sake of the Ming Qi dynasty. If the princess's journey can alleviate the urgent needs of His Majesty, in the future, with the vastness of the dynasty, the blessings of the princess will surely be a protective cover, and the people of the world will be grateful for the princess's kindness.

All the students have fallen silent

Her focused expression, observed by the young girl beside her, already seemed quite unusual. After the class on calculations ended, Scholar Pei left, and Shen Miaocai withdrew her gaze.

"Verification?" Shen Miao raised an eyebrow

How can one resign oneself to fate? If one were to live another life, would one still accept fate? Would that not be too tragic and too detestable

Fu Xiuyi's most trusted advisor, later after ascending the throne, he appointed him as the National Master. National Master Pei Lang, basking in the spring breeze of success, stood second only to the emperor, above all others.

If it were only like this, he would indeed be a remarkable gentleman. His character and talent are truly exceptional, but unfortunately, Shen Miao is aware of his other identity.

In fact, when she returned to the palace five years later, the harem had gained a new Lady Mei, and those who had once respected her, the subordinates of Pei Lang, began to harbor a sense of wariness towards her

This has already become the trend of the times, Your Highness, accept your fate.

The Feng family was once a prominent noble family in the capital, and Feng Anning was raised with a spoiled temperament. However, in her previous life, Old Master Feng chose the wrong side, and after the new emperor ascended the throne, he was dismissed from his position. To protect their daughter, the Feng family had no choice but to marry her off early to a distant cousin. Afterward, the Feng family fell from grace, and Feng Anning did not have a good outcome after her marriage. That cousin was also a person of false appearances; within a year of her marriage, he took a concubine, had a son, and even insulted her as a burden left by the Feng family. Feng Anning, who could not tolerate such humiliation, immediately took scissors and ended her life along with the concubine.

If it were another teacher, he would certainly take out a ruler and start scolding the students. However, Pei Lang is the most gentle person and never punishes his students. Therefore, in his class, everyone feels the most at ease. Except for Shen Qing, who consistently ranks first in academics and listens attentively, the others are all bored and engaged in their own activities.

Sitting at the same table as Shen Miao was a beautiful young girl dressed in a thin skirt adorned with embroidered chrysanthemum patterns. Her expression was somewhat haughty, and upon seeing Shen Miao's demeanor, she could not help but reveal a look of surprise, occasionally glancing sideways at Shen Miao's serious engagement in the class.

He paused for a moment, wanting to see clearly what expression Shen Miao had, only to see the young girl pick up the pen from the table and lower her head. Pei Lang smiled to himself and shook his head, wondering how a little girl could have such a condescending expression. As for judgment and scrutiny, that was even more impossible; Shen Miao was the most foolish and timid one in the entire Guangwen Hall.

After all, they are just children. Having just listened to Mr. Pei's words, they are now unwilling to express their admiration for Prince Ding.

She merely wishes to strive harder to understand what kind of person Pei Xiucai truly is

Shen Miao's gaze was fixed intently on the young man ahead. He was upright and honest, yet he turned a blind eye to those in peril. He possessed a gentle disposition, but he was also cold and ruthless. As a minister, he considered everything for the sake of the state; Pei Lang was a loyal subject. ... However ...! ... As long as he stood on Fu Xiuyi's side, his life was destined to be intertwined with hers in a relentless struggle!

Pei Lang, a scholar at Guangwen Hall, is a person of both virtue and talent. He is the only teacher at Guangwen Hall who, despite being merely a licentiate, is able to teach in the hall. Scholar Pei is gentle and patient in temperament, earning greater respect among students compared to other strict teachers. Even for someone like Shen Miao, who often misquotes texts, Scholar Pei has never scolded her, instead explaining patiently time and again

He organized his materials and began today's lecture

As the national master, he indeed performed excellently. Shen Miao believed that Pei Lang was a wise and upright person, yet when it came to the deposing of the crown prince, he said nothing at all

How could Shen Miao manage so much? In her previous life, she had no interest in accounting, but after becoming the Empress, everything was initially unstable. Maintaining life in the harem required careful budgeting. As an Empress, she also had to reduce expenses, and after personally handling it, she found that accounting was not so difficult. In the harem, from the large expenses related to rituals to the small items like the concubines' cups and snacks, the accounts were numerous and complex, and she had reviewed them all. What could the accounting in those books possibly mean? In the harem, from the large expenses related to rituals to the small items like the concubines' cups and snacks, the accounts were numerous and complex, and she had reviewed them all. What could the accounting in those books possibly mean?

Today, Shen Miao is different

Accept your fate

Shen Miao now looks at the young boys and girls in Guangwen Hall, as if she were looking at children as old as Fu Ming and Wan Yu, making it difficult to feel any resentment. Aside from those like Shen Qing and Shen Yue, who are duplicitous, most of them are merely spoiled children. However, these young boys and girls, raised in such pampering, will experience the harshness of fate in just a few years' time.

Only in this way can she understand what methods are more suitable for this person

Textbooks for mathematics are inherently dull, and even if Master Pei teaches in an engaging manner, the students, being fourteen or fifteen years old, are at an age where they are restless and find it hard to concentrate. Moreover, with the pleasant autumn weather, everyone is somewhat drowsy

At this time, Fu Xiuyi should not have yet subdued Pei Xiucai, so was it possible to sever their connection before that and pull Pei Xiucai to his side? Or simply... eliminate him in the cradle

The entire class of second-year students appears somewhat drowsy