Died of old age, and you tell me this is a life simulation?

Yue Lingshan: "It's a pity Shuanghua didn't come today, otherwise, with her personality, she should be able to get along well with you, sister."

Shui Sheng nodded. "We both come from the underworld, and we're not as literary as your sister. Shuanghua is also the eldest daughter of an official family. I think you two will have a lot of common topics."

Qi Fang pursed her lips and said nothing.

Here, her background is very ordinary. She is just a rural girl in the countryside. Although she doesn't think much of it at ordinary times, at this moment, she can't help but feel a little inferior.

Li Yian smiled slightly: "Now that Daqian has been founded, it is different from the Song Dynasty. All backgrounds are the same. Speaking of which, my background may not be good..."

Being born into the scholar-official class was certainly precious in the past, but under the current rule of the Daqian Emperor, one can only say that... one's status has been declining again and again.

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Chapter 575 Li Yian: I don’t deserve such praise...

One is the clarity of the national system, which is completely different from the Song Dynasty, which favored the scholar-official class and bestowed various privileges on them.

The other is a significant reduction in power, strength, authority, status, influence... in all aspects.

In addition, Daqian's school system was extended to all areas under its rule, breaking the monopoly of knowledge among the upper class. No matter whether they were common people, farmers, or former tenant farmers or impoverished families, as long as they were citizens of Daqian and had children or teenagers of appropriate age in their families, they could all go to school and have the opportunity to learn literature and martial arts. The achievement of educating the people was the greatest in history!

Compared with it, all previous dynasties are nothing but dwarfs and cannot be compared at all.

The path to advancement in Daqian is the same for all people.

No one has privileges, and no one can hold a position.

Not to mention passing down poetry and books from generation to generation, it’s useless even if you are from a big family or a powerful clan.

It would be better to say that if it were the latter two, they would have been "given special attention" as early as the beginning of the Daqian uprising, and would have been torn apart and ceased to exist!

Although her family's land and property were confiscated, at least the family property and collection of books were not taken and were still preserved. In addition, she managed her family strictly and had a clean and upright style, so it was not to the extent that she was involved in the system of public trial.

But if that's the case, what's the point of family background and origin?

What advantages does it have compared to ordinary people's homes?

If you look closely, the only advantage that can be called is probably the current lead in academic background, experience, and overall ability.

The founding of the Daqian Kingdom was relatively recent, and the school system had not been implemented for long. In this respect, those who inherited poetry and literature from their families or came from the scholar-official class did have an advantage.

But this advantage is only temporary.

As time goes by, it will gradually be leveled out until it is negligible.

and......

Daqian was founded on military power and attached particular importance to the art of martial arts.

It can be called the first prominent school!

The situation in the Song Dynasty where literati were valued is long gone.

In terms of family background, I'm afraid I don't have as much advantage as these three people who have inherited martial arts from their family.

Li Yian sighed softly, "In this regard, I need to ask you for advice and learn a lot."

Yue Lingshan, Shui Sheng, and Shui Sheng all agreed.

But even so, I couldn't help but think in my heart: This sister Yi An is really knowledgeable. She comes from a scholarly family, so she is different after all. What she said is not entirely true.

Li Yi'an did not talk much about her family background or origin. In this imperial palace, it was unnecessary to talk about these things. Their origin was not important. What was important was whether they could get the attention and favor of the emperor.

So, he turned curiously and asked about the "Ling Shuanghua" who had just been mentioned.

Yue Lingshan smiled and said, "She's from Jinghu, and has a similar background to you. I've noticed that the young ladies of you, who come from scholarly and official families, have similarities in manners and temperament. You should have more topics to talk about when you get along. Shui Sheng and I are both children of the martial arts world. When we first met, we felt so sorry for not meeting each other earlier. I imagine you will feel the same way!"

Shui Sheng listened and chuckled softly.

Seeing Qi Fang looking at them with some envy, she couldn't help but reach out and hold the other's delicate hand, whispering: "You are also very good, we like you too~"

After hearing this, Qi Fang blushed and nodded happily.

Li Yian blinked his eyes when he saw this scene, and he liked these three people even more in his heart: "Miss Lingshan does have some truth in what she said, but..."

"Don't you feel sorry for not meeting me when you see me?"

As she spoke, a hint of anger appeared on her beautiful face.

"Eh?"

Yue Lingshan was stunned for a moment, then realized she had said the wrong thing. She quickly waved her hand and said, "No, I like Sister Yi An very much too. It's just that she's so beautiful, and such a well-read and talented woman. She's both gentle and elegant, and dignified and virtuous. I'm a crude woman who wields a spear and a sword, so I'm sure she won't like me."

Li Yian's eyes curved slightly, and the corners of his lips curved slightly. "On the contrary, I was very fond of you both at first sight. I feel that you are both close friends who can understand each other. It's not an exaggeration to say that we met too late. Besides... Miss Lingshan, if a beautiful and charming girl like you calls yourself vulgar, then there is probably no one in this world who is not vulgar!"

Yue Lingshan felt embarrassed by the compliment, and her affection for him increased.

I wondered why Sister Yi An spoke so nicely.

Shui Sheng and Qi Fang were also somewhat delighted.

Li Yian teased a bit, closing the distance between them, but then sighed again, chuckled and shook his head: "But what you said before was a bit wrong. You thought too highly of me! What about gentle and refined, dignified and virtuous? Haha~ I don't deserve such praise!"

"No way. I'm telling the truth~" Yue Lingshan thought the other party was being modest.

Shui Sheng and Qi Fang felt the same way.

What's the matter? They see it clearly and meticulously, and it's obvious at a glance. How can they be wrong?

"......"

Li Yian had a subtle expression, thinking that some things could be pretended.

I may not be that bad, but you don't have to think too highly of me.

She really couldn't live up to the descriptions of gentle, elegant, dignified and virtuous.

But now, after all, she was in the backyard of the imperial palace. She had just arrived and didn't know anything. She had to restrain her temperament and hobbies and pretend to be gentle and virtuous.

This is what caused their misunderstanding.

but......

It doesn't seem to make any difference.

Since she was chosen to enter the palace, apart from controlling her temper and abiding by the rules, could she still live as happily and freely as she pleased like she did at home?

Naturally it is impossible.

So, they misunderstood, but they couldn't say it was wrong.

Because she was afraid that it would be like this in the future.

Thinking of this, Li Yian sighed secretly.

I wouldn’t say I have no regrets, but if I had to do it again, I’m afraid I would still choose to participate in the draft.

He has been studying and learning literature since he was young, and has read history books extensively. He is really amazed at Daqian's civil and military achievements.

Just by ensuring that all the people under his rule have enough food and clothing, this achievement is enough to make all the periods in history praised as "prosperous times" pale in comparison!

What's more, his contribution to educating the people and governing the country is unparalleled in ancient and modern times!

As for martial arts...

Needless to say, this!

Daqian was founded on military power!

Wipe out Xixia, Liao, and Jin, and expand territory!

Such outstanding military achievements would be worthy of being recorded in the history of any dynasty.

And it only took Daqian about a year to achieve this!

Such a dazzling achievement, let alone the common people who benefited from it, even the aristocratic families and literati whose status and power were repeatedly shaken, would find it difficult not to feel awe and admiration.

Her father at home often sighed.

It was hard for Li Yi'an not to respect and even admire this.

certainly......

Participating in a talent show isn't entirely out of admiration.

The main thing is that when you reach the marriageable age, the options ahead are either to participate in a talent show or to get married.

In this case, instead of marrying a mediocre person, it is better to enter the palace and wait for selection.

If she succeeds, she will succeed. If not, she can try to become a female official to realize her ambition.

"Sister Yi An?"

Yue Lingshan's soft call brought Li Yian back to his senses and he responded with a smile.

Several days passed after that, during which time the feelings between everyone gradually deepened. Li Yian also saw the "Ling Shuanghua" mentioned by Yue Lingshan and the others. She was indeed a lady with a calm temperament, gentle and noble character, and worthy of close friendship.

Little did she know that others had similar or even higher opinions of her.

Yue Lingshan, Shui Sheng, and Qi Fang admired her knowledge and talent, and Ling Shuanghua also greatly admired and praised her.

However, compared to these, what surprised Yue Lingshan and the others the most was his martial arts skills.

Yue Lingshan stared at Li Yian in a daze: "Sister Yian, didn't you say you weren't good at martial arts? But what's going on here?"

The two men placed their palms together, exchanging internal energy. From each other's slender, long, warm jade-like hands came a continuous and dense stream of pure internal energy.

It is obviously the internal force of [Small Zhoutian Gong].

This is not surprising. This method is taught and popularized in schools, so it is normal to know some of it.

But it is hard not to be amazed at the purity of the internal force.

This is even better than hers!

You call this being bad at martial arts?

Li Yian blinked his eyes, looking slightly doubtful, and explained softly, "As long as you understand the meaning of this internal skill, you can practice it relatively quickly. However, I am not very good at external martial arts. I have practiced for several months, but I still can't get the gist of it."

Yue Lingshan: “…”

What does it mean to have figured out the meaning?

Isn't it enough to just go over this internal skill roughly and know how to circulate it through the Qi channels?

Shouldn't the subtleties of internal skills be gradually comprehended and understood later in life?

You got it right in one step! ?

And the description of "relatively fast" is very confusing.

This Sister Yi An has only been learning martial arts for less than a year, right? Her internal strength isn't just fast; it's incredibly fast!

so......

Is this an amazing understanding and extraordinary talent?

It's... quite discouraging.

After all, I have been practicing since I was a child, and my parents taught me, but I am still not as good as others who have practiced for a year or two.

After a long silence, Yue Lingshan said, "Sister Yi An, could you please demonstrate this useless external ability of yours?"

She is now very skeptical about the attainment of this external skill. Could it be that it is also incredibly high?

Li Yian didn't refuse. He wanted to ask them for advice. How could he get their guidance if he didn't show his skills?

He took the long sword and danced gently.

Yue Lingshan watched for half a minute and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, fortunately...

She thought she was beyond teaching.

It seems that Sister Yi An's external skills are not that good and are relatively mediocre.

But then again, it is actually quite amazing that she has such a natural talent and understanding in the art of internal strength.

In the Huashan Sect, he's definitely a Qi Zong seedling! And a peerless gem at that!

Thinking of this, Yue Lingshan felt a little envious.

Compared to external skills, internal skills are the right way.