Reincarnated as the daughter of my mortal enemy, all I want is to ascend the throne.

"Old Deng, you promised us a holiday!"

Li Qingyan sat in the study with a resentful look on her face. Grand Tutor Shao had been feeling unwell recently and couldn't find Mr. Wen at the last minute, so he had to call Shao Yuzhen over.

But Li Yan insisted that Li Qingyan attend class with them.

Although she works hard, she doesn't need to work this hard. Today is the third day of the Lunar New Year, and she only has three days off in total.

The seats were added temporarily, and Li Qingyan could only sit in the last seat, which was close to the eldest princess.

"It's been a long time since I last saw you, Eldest Princess."

Li Qingyan nodded to her.

The eldest princess paused for a moment, then simply nodded in response, her face showing little expression.

The second princess, sitting in front of Li Qingyan, snorted coldly, "She's so diligent, the last to get a holiday and the first to come to class. It makes us lazy people look like a contrast."

These words were sarcastic and the other three princes kept their heads down and did their own thing, pretending not to hear them.

Moreover, the Second Princess directly revealed that she had planted spies around Li Qingyan. Since the Second Princess couldn't get involved with the people in the Diligent Governance Hall, that left only the palace maids and eunuchs sweeping the Misty Courtyard.

"That's interesting. Someone's watching you even during class. Did someone sneak in again when you were cleaning the yard last time?"

Li Qingyan's lips suddenly curled into a smile, "Naturally, she can't compare to the Second Princess. I heard that she had a lot of effort to get up this morning, and even the nanny's head was broken."

"It's not right to do this during the New Year. Second Princess, remember to make it up to them."

"Don't always think about cutting back on your subordinates' pay, lest you end up losing more than you gain."

She happened to be furious that Li Yan had dragged her out of bed, and had nowhere to vent her anger. She also arranged for people to be in the East and West Twelve Palaces, but she just listened to the princesses and princes' affairs as gossip, and there was nothing of use to them.

Today, my sarcasm came in handy.

The second princess's face turned pale, then red, then pale again, like a palette of colors.

"you……"

She stood up and pointed at Li Qingyan.

Looking at those hands, Li Qingyan's smile grew even wider.

"I guess it would be okay if I broke her hand, right?"

[Host is celebrating the Lunar New Year...]

"What kind of New Year's celebration is this? You dare to rely on me?!"

Li Qingyan gripped the paperweight beside her; her paperweight was made of white jade and was very easy to use for hitting people.

"What do you want to do?"

The second princess took a few steps back when she saw her movement.

Li Qingyan tilted her head. "It's nothing. Second Princess, don't be afraid..."

She picked up the white jade paperweight and wiped it with a handkerchief, but before she could do anything, a sound came from outside.

"Everyone, it's time for class." Shao Yuzhen walked in, glanced at Li Qingyan and the Second Princess, and said, "Second Princess, Your Highness, class is about to begin."

The voice was gentle, yet undeniable.

Li Qingyan put down the paperweight and quickly bowed, "Yes, sir."

The second princess also quickly performed a student's salute.

The sound of the bell echoed in the courtyard, and the sound of reading aloud rose from the school.

Li Yan stood outside the courtyard of the Imperial Study for quite a while.

Lai Fu, standing nearby, also looked anxious. "Your Majesty, Lord Shao is only teaching for one day. Why make the young prince attend classes with others? The young prince isn't familiar with them. What if he's bullied..."

Li Yan rolled her eyes at him. "Why are you getting more and more timid as you get older? Do you think she'll let herself be bullied?"

That's what he said, but he just stood outside the courtyard gate. This made many palace servants afraid to walk down that path.

Li Yan didn't want Li Qingyan to have classes in the Imperial Study, but he still wanted her to see who her opponent really was. He couldn't help her with everything.

At four quarters past noon, after handing in their test materials, everyone left one after another. Li Qingyan stayed behind, slamming her hand on the table with a deafening thud when she handed in her materials.

Shao Yuzhen smiled and said, "Your Highness has no experience in fighting, so you should always do it in places with fewer people. If there are too many people, there will be more trouble."

Upon hearing this, Li Qingyan's angry expression turned to shock, and she stood on tiptoe to look at him. "Mr. Shao, it's not a good thing to teach students to fight."

"You are my student, and it is my responsibility to teach you. Fighting should also be considered part of that."

Shao Yuzhen spoke with a straight face.

The person Li Qingyan couldn't understand the most was Shao Yuzhen. He treated her well and was very responsible. He would also give her advice. So why did he stand on the side of the First Prince?

Shao Yuzhen tidied up the books, stood up and looked at her. "We'll go back to Wu'ai Academy for classes tomorrow. Today was just a substitute class."

He even went out of his way to explain it to Li Qingyan. It wasn't until they were almost back at the Hall of Diligent Governance that Li Qingyan realized what was going on.

"Li Yan, that bastard of a father, that old man, he's schemed against me again. Has he been kicked in the head by a donkey? Pregnancy makes you stupid for three years, but he's been stupid for four years and he's still not! !"

Did amniotic fluid get into his brain when I was born?

"I'm so angry!"

Shao Yuzhen's words just now clearly indicated that he didn't know Li Qingyan would come to class. His cautiousness was simply because he thought she came to class because she was worried about losing her teacher.

It wasn't Shao Yuzhen's idea for Li Yan to send her to class...

"Is Old Deng really trying to force me to confront his bastards?"

Li Qingyan strode into the Hall of Diligent Governance. Su Xue quickly lifted the tray and urged Li Qingyan to walk over. She shook her head slightly, looking at the Imperial Study, which had just been mostly emptied. Today, this room was going to be lost again.

"Li Yan!!!"

Li Qingyan roared and flipped onto the table, stepping on the dragon head of the paperweight, looking just like a bandit.

"Why do you insist that I attend their classes?"

Li Yan looked up at her, then at her feet, 'This little brat is trying to stomp on my head.'

He put down his calligraphy brush. "How do you feel?"

This air of wanting to have a serious talk made Li Qingyan's lips twitch. She moved the memorials aside, picked up a pile of books, placed them in her previous spot, and then sat down.

"They're all wary of me, and I suspect there are their people around me."

"They're really something; even with tight defenses, they can still find a way to slip through."

Li Yan nodded, showing no surprise.

Li Qingyan met his gaze. "Li Yan... when did you find out?"

"After you first cleaned up the misty courtyard."

Li Yan calmly took a sip of tea, and only when the temperature was just right did he fill her small cup and hand it to her.

Li Qingyan had no appetite for tea. She had cleaned up the Misty Courtyard back in the middle of summer, which was now seven months ago. Had she been monitored for seven months? Seven months?

And Li Yan made her go to class today so that she would discover she was being monitored?

The anger vanished in an instant, leaving only embarrassment.

"It took me seven months to find out, only after Li Yan pointed it out?"

【Host……】

Seeing her expression change repeatedly, Li Yan adjusted the hair ornaments on her head. "You underestimated your opponent."

Li Qingyan narrowed her eyes. "Li Yan, what would you do if I eliminated them?"

Upon hearing Li Qingyan's words, Li Yan paused for a moment, then looked at her again. "As long as you are capable enough, I will not stop you from making any decisions, but now is not a good time."

"The prerequisite for eliminating your opponent is that even if you corner a dog, it won't dare to jump over the wall. Do you think you're capable of that right now?"

Li Yan killed his brothers and sisters. The officials in the court were dissatisfied but dared not take action because Li Yan was strong enough. He held military power and most of the court was under his control.

However, if Li Qingyan takes action now, she will not be able to suppress those court officials and will inevitably face retaliation. This retaliation will also affect Li Yan and Yan Xu, and may even shake their foundations.

Li Qingyan raised an eyebrow. "I understand."

"But... I can't kill them. Should I clean them up instead?"

Li Yan raised an eyebrow slightly, "Don't see blood during the New Year."