I, who disguised myself as a woman, turned out to be a queen! ?

Chapter 1210 The Empress Wants to Help You Two
The young scholar looked at the old Taoist priest in front of him and couldn't help but smile bitterly. He had heard that the Taoist school of thought emphasized "doing everything according to one's heart."

Yan Shu once read a book, a collection of stories from a small book in the capital, about various schools of thought. One story in it was about a woman who went to a Taoist temple to pray to the gods, but when she drew lots, she got the worst lot three times in a row.

The woman burst into tears.

When the Taoist priest with the Taoist name "Xianyangzi" saw this, he smiled and stepped forward to break all three of the worst fortune sticks in half. He then threw them all away and let the woman draw another one.

It was indeed a very auspicious sign.

The Taoist priest asked, "Are you happy now?"

The woman nodded.

All the things I desire have already been decided. Seeking divine intervention is not as good as pleasing myself.

Yan Shu looked at the old Taoist priest in front of him and thought that this man should also be a member of this Taoist school.

But looking at the old Taoist priest in front of him, Yan Shu remained silent for a moment before saying, "But I can't really let him support me. Although I have a salary, I have to support my mother, and I can't bear to see children who have suffered like me and have no books to read, so I often lend a helping hand. I have very low requirements for food, but these are all my own business. If she comes, I can't let her share the burden with me, but I don't have enough money for her to live the life she has now."

After pouring wine for the old master, Luo Changfeng slowly said, "I am troubled and confused, and I don't know where to start. Lord Yan should know where this comes from."

Yan Shu nodded: "The Songs of Chu, the chapter on divination."

Luo Changfeng continued, "Let me tell you a story, a story about a Taoist priest."

Yan Shu sat upright and solemnly.

The old master took a sip of the wine; it really burned his throat, but it tasted good.

Luo Changfeng said, "There was once a very beautiful and powerful female swordsman in the martial arts world. Many people admired her. Among them was a Taoist priest who was also very strong, but he could not defeat the woman. The Taoist priest originally had no intention of fighting her, but after spending more time with her, his Taoist mind became disordered and he developed hidden emotions. He tried to talk to her, and then the female swordsman hung him on a tree for many days."

"From then on, the woman would feel irritated whenever she saw the Taoist priest, but the Taoist priest's feelings for her grew stronger, yet he dared not show them, because he was truly afraid that the woman would make a move, and also because the woman was unparalleled in the world, like a fairy in the mortal realm, almost like the Empress."

"And then, that was it. First, the woman suddenly disappeared, and second, she knew in her heart that she had no feelings for the Taoist priest, but the Taoist priest's love was one-sided. Days passed, and the Taoist priest's name resounded throughout the martial world, but no one could move him anymore. Then the woman suddenly appeared, and everyone in the martial world mobilized, even the Taoist priest returned to the martial world. But things were different now. The swordsman was now married, while the Taoist priest was still the same Taoist priest. When the two met, the Taoist priest still suffered, but it was never the same as before."

The old master glanced at Luo Changfeng. He had lost all his martial arts skills, but he had a reliable disciple. The brat was getting bolder and bolder. The person who was so scared that he knelt down when he first met me back then dared to make fun of me now.

Luo Changfeng ignored the Celestial Master and instead looked at Yan Shu, asking, "Do you think that Taoist priest regrets it?"

While pondering, Yan Shu poured wine for the two old men and then said, "It is only natural to love someone but not be with them. If that woman had feelings for the Taoist, none of this would have happened. So I think there is no question of regret, only that it must be very regrettable."

The old celestial master laughed and scolded, "You bookworm! I ask you, why didn't the Taoist in this story continue to pursue it?"

Yan Shu paused, then thought carefully before saying, "Because that woman was extremely powerful, therefore..."

But then Yan Shu said, "Because he felt he wasn't good enough for her."

The old celestial master laughed and said, "That's right. Who in the world is worthy of such a mortal immortal? Let alone an ordinary Taoist."

The old master handed a cup of wine to Yan Shu.

Yan Shu accepted it with both hands.

The old master continued, "Now, tell me, does he regret it?"

Yan Shu remained silent, only looking down at the wine in his cup. After a moment, he said, "If he had continued to pester that woman, even if he had been rejected, at least he would have given up completely. But he gave up halfway, and now that they meet again, that woman is already someone else's wife."

Yan Shu fell silent at this point. Unlike the story of his teacher, the Taoist priest in this story...
It's not that I can't have the love I want, but...
Inferiority.

That Taoist priest must be very sad.

Yan Shu thought to himself.

Yan Shu looked up at the two of them: "Regret."

The old master said, "Actually, I don't regret it that much. I regretted it at first, but I figured it out later and let it go. Especially after she got older, her temper got worse, and I was actually glad, otherwise I would have been beaten every day. What hope is there in being beaten at home every day?"

Grandpa Luo couldn't help but laugh.

Yan Shu, however, looked at the old Taoist priest with some curiosity.

The old master continued, "Seeing that she is happy is actually very good."

The tone is soft.

There was much helplessness, yet also a genuine sense of relief.

After saying this, the old Celestial Master looked at Yan Shu and asked with a smile, "However, what the Taoist is like is not important. What's done is done. There's no point in talking nonsense like 'I shouldn't have done it.' But now, the choice you make is up to you."

Yan Shu remained silent.

The old master said slowly, "She has gold in her sleeve, so she doesn't care what you do. If you don't have gold, she'll provide you with food, and life will continue as it is. Do you think she can't provide for herself and has to rely on your money? How can someone with nothing to their name ruin a beautiful woman's life? These words are for fools, and for those who are truly in love. If two people are truly in love, why care about these things? Even if poverty makes a couple miserable, with gold in their sleeve, where will the misery come from? Even if they have no gold, there are still those who are not miserable. Lord Yan, you have a bright future ahead of you, why worry about these things? You are not a fool."

After the old master finished speaking, he pointed at Luo Changfeng and looked at Yan Shu: "Of course, if you really can't make that decision, it's fine. Just don't do it. Just explain it to that girl in a few words and sever your relationship. In the future, you can be like that Luo guy, regretting every day. That's also a way of life. A person's life is like a season, but it's still several decades. There are so many things and so many people. Sorrow is as numerous as hairs on a cow. This kind of thing is just a drop in the ocean."

Luo Changfeng was both amused and exasperated; this old Taoist priest was so petty!
Yan Shu looked up and watched as the old master and the old gentleman drank their wine, then stood up and bowed deeply to them, saying, "This student has learned much."

Luo Changfeng looked at Yan Shu: "Are you going to tell them?"

Yan Shu paused for a moment, then nodded: "To be honest, I used to resist, but after a while, I naturally gave up. However, recently I received a letter and had to make a decision. I was troubled, so I came to you, sir, for some advice. Now, I know what to do."

Luo Changfeng laughed and said, "That letter is quite significant."

He waved his hand and said, "Go on, go on. Remember to apologize to the girl when you tell her."

After bowing deeply, Yan Shu thanked the old Celestial Master again.

Watching Yan Shu's departing figure, the old master said with a smile, "A letter made him make a decision, and we just gave him a push. But what kind of letter could make Yan Shu hesitate for so long before finally making this decision?"

Luo Changfeng cursed, "So you really do know about him."

Otherwise, Yan Shu could have easily explained those things in just a few words, just like the old master who knows everything.
The old master didn't shy away from the topic, and said with a smile, "That kid Zhici likes to tell stories about interesting people in the capital. He told me about Mu Xu, Xun Kuang, and this Yan Shu, three generations of their family."

However, after saying that, the old master looked at old man Luo and said, "You little rascal, you've gotten quite bold, daring to use my affairs to preach your principles."

Without hesitation, Old Master Luo replied, "Isn't that the courage my disciple gave me?"

The old master paused for a moment, then burst into laughter.

However, Luo Changfeng changed the subject, mainly because he was afraid that the old master would really take action. "I heard that you and those other senior figures are also going to participate?"

The old master nodded, "Just for fun."

Luo Changfeng looked at the old Celestial Master and remained silent for a moment. But the old Celestial Master smiled and said, "Many of the old folks of our generation have died. Some are too old to come to the capital. It's a good thing that we can get together and have some fun. Who knows, if we disperse this time, there might not be a next time."

There is no never-ending feast.

For some, parting means a better reunion next time, but for the Old Master and his group, there may not be a next time.

That's why everyone agreed to participate in this gathering.

Luo Changfeng looked at the old celestial master: "If you and the old sword saint participate, how can others win?"

The old master said, "Then what should I do? I can't just admit defeat, can I?"

Looking at the shameless old master, Luo Changfeng thought for a moment and then asked, "That one, are you also participating?"

The old master shook his head and took a sip of wine: "She's not as shameless as me or Ximen."

……

The shadows of the trees sway gently, reflecting a verdant green on the face, accompanied by the clear sound of students reading aloud.

Inside the Imperial Academy, Gu Chiyu, dressed in simple clothes, sighed softly and sat down under a tree, looking very tired.
I'm so tired lately!
Because the Chancellor waved his hand, he selected some students from those who came to the Imperial Academy, and all of them were allowed to attend classes at the Imperial Academy.

There are more students, but far fewer teachers in the Imperial Academy.

The main problem was that the imperial examination came too suddenly, and many teachers had gone on study tours and had not yet returned, so there was a shortage of manpower.

Naturally, we need these newly appointed doctoral lecturers.

Moreover, because the course she teaches is literature and studies, which involves the special imperial examination and the new interview, the number of students coming to listen is so great that one classroom is not even full.

This makes her different from Su Linhan.

Su Linhan still had time to go and rest for a day or two.

However, she is severely understaffed, since neither Master Yao nor Master Zhao Shi are here.

so.
tired!
very tired!

She counted on her fingers, realizing she hadn't been home for four days.

I used to not want to go home because my grandfather was a real nuisance.

But now even my grandfather has been brought in by the chief priest to teach the students.

I occasionally run into my grandfather, it's so annoying!
"I've been looking for you for so long, why did you come here to hide away in peace and quiet?" Su Linhan appeared at the bend in the path, smiling as she looked at Gu Chiyu.

Gu Chiyu looked up and saw Su Linhan in front of her.

The shadows of the trees fell upon the two elegant women.

Gu Chiyu looked at the things in Su Linhan's hands: "You went home again?"

Su Linhan nodded: "Yes, Mr. Xu's return from abroad has taken away many students, so things are naturally much easier for him."

Gu Chiyu pulled Su Linhan, saying, "Come here and take my place. I want to go home and rest! I don't want to stay at the Imperial Academy anymore!"

Su Linhan seemed to sense the resentment emanating from Gu Chiyu, and opened the food box in her hand: "With such a lot of resentment, be careful your face will be full of wrinkles."

Gu Chiyu immediately said, "Oh dear, how can you be as carefree and happy as Miss Su Er? You're all lovey-dovey with Lian Wei, and when you're upset, go see Yu'er. Now, if anyone offends her, she'll immediately make you cry."

Despite being mocked, Su Linhan remained unperturbed, smiling gently before saying, "Didn't we say we were going to find Yan Shu and Zuo Shaoweng to come over?"

Gu Chiyu didn't stand on ceremony and picked up some snacks to eat: "What I said yesterday, how could I possibly keep it today? Besides, with Yan Shu in that state, it's not even certain whether he can come. Moreover, if he does come, my grandfather might chase after him and drive him away. You know how my grandfather treats him."

Su Linhan smiled sweetly, "But if Yan Shu didn't act this way, would you like him?"

Gu Chiyu glared at Su Linhan: "Miss Su, don't talk like I like him. Besides, it's been so long and he's still like this, stubborn as a mule, making it seem like I'm not getting paid."

After saying that, he looked at Su Linhan and said, "If I didn't know that he didn't have anyone he liked, and that it was the same back in his hometown, I would have thought that he had someone he liked, but they just hadn't been together, which is why he was like this."

But at this point, Gu Chiyu glared at Su Linhan: "You're talking about this again. Ever since you started your sweet and loving relationship, you've become quite interested in these kinds of things."

Su Linhan was unwilling to lie to her friend, so she said, "It's not like I haven't told you. It's just that my older sister wanted to know, so she made me do this."

Upon hearing this, Gu Chiyu remained silent for a moment, then looked at Su Linhan and said, "Your Majesty must have heard too many of these revamped stories to be able to write those kinds of things."

Su Linhan shook her head: "Big sister didn't do it for that. Her idea was to help you and prevent what happened to Xun Siye from happening to Yan Shu. Besides, she said that the Grand Master of Ceremonies had secretly contacted him several times to resolve the matter between you and Yan Shu."

Gu Chiyu frowned and stomped her foot: "It feels like everyone in the world is helping me, except for that idiot who is completely unmoved. Out of so many men, how did I choose him? What kind of luck does he have? Is he so blind that he can't see me?"

Su Linhan smiled and said, "He can see it."

Gu Chiyu said, "Fortunately, the sky didn't fall, so it doesn't affect my life."

Su Linhan smiled and said, "Master Gu said he wanted to change Yan Shu."

Gu Chiyu shook her head: "Grandpa is getting senile. He may disapprove of Yan Shu's actions, but who is he? Does he think he can change someone just because he's in a superior position? Everyone lives for themselves, why should he change for me?"

Su Linhan looked at Gu Chiyu. Among them, Gu Chiyu was the most open-minded.

Cui Yu'er once said that if the man she fancied in the future was as indecisive as Yan Shu, she would have kicked him out long ago.

Gu Chiyu said, 'Butterflies come to me because I'm blooming beautifully; if no butterflies come, it's because they're blind. So, whether butterflies come or not has nothing to do with me, and vice versa. So, it doesn't matter. But you can go kick Yan Shu right now! He won't fight back anyway, just kick him to death!'

After a moment of silence, Su Linhan looked at the tired Gu Chiyu and said, "Wait a minute, I... um?"

However, just as Su Linhan was speaking, she couldn't help but look up and saw Yan Shu appear to her side.

Gu Chiyu saw it too.

Yan Shu looked somewhat awkward and nervous as he watched the two bow and greet each other.

The same applies to Su Linhan and the other two.

just
Seeing Yan Shu's expression, Su Linhan immediately said, "I'm leaving now."

After saying that, he turned around and left quickly, not even bothering to pay attention to Gu Chiyu.

Just a short distance after Su Linhan walked out, he saw Xun Siye and the Grand Master of Ceremonies hiding behind a tree.

P.S.: It's so hot! Everyone, please keep warm! I was thinking of taking a break today! But after thinking about it, I decided to update anyway, because I can't bear to leave you all!
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