I dress up as a poor noblewoman, and I bring my whole family home with my literary talent.

Chapter 57 Accepting a Disciple
"Madam Song, wait a moment. I will go and inform Scholar Luo right away."

The maid bowed and stepped back

The afternoon sun was scorching, and Song Lingyi walked under the locust tree. The sunlight shone through the branches and leaves of the tree in the yard and sprinkled on her body, reducing a lot of the heat.

After a while, the maid came out of Luo Xueshi's house and walked quickly to Song Lingyi, "Lady Song, please..."

"Thank you, sister."

After Song Lingyi bowed and expressed her thanks, she walked into the house.

The room was not big and was neatly organized. There was a table in the middle of the room and a shelf to the right of it. Luo Xueshi sat behind the table, holding a bamboo slip in his hand, his face gentle, "Why are you here to deliver the scriptures today?"

As he spoke, Master Luo raised his hand and motioned for Song Lingyi to sit down opposite the table.

"The registry office is not busy today, and I haven't seen you for a while." Song Lingyi said with a smile.

When Luo Xueshi heard about the Sijisi, his eyes dimmed for a moment. If Yu Youzhi hadn't stopped her, Song Lingyi would have been able to go to the Gongzhengsi. This child is smart and insightful, and she will make a difference in the harem sooner or later, but if Yu Youzhi intends to interfere, I'm afraid her life in the harem will be difficult in the future.

After a moment's silence, he said, "Su Siji has always been strict and fair. You can rest assured working under her."

"Su Siji is indeed strict. I made a mistake in summarizing the scriptures a few days ago, and Su Siji spotted it right away. There were so many books, and I, the one summarizing, was overwhelmed, but Su Siji could tell right from wrong at a glance. He is really amazing."

Song Lingyi shared her life with her friends, naturally and frankly, "But I was miserable. I was punished to copy ten books..."

Mr. Luo was originally full of worries, but seeing her pouting and distressed look, he couldn't help but smile.

"Su Siji entered the palace at your age, and now she is only in her twenties, and she has already become a sixth-rank female official. Isn't that amazing?!"

Then she remembered something, stood up and took out a scroll from the antique shelf, and read slowly: "The gates of the nine heavens are opened, and people from all nations bow to the emperor. You, a girl, really know how to please His Majesty."

Song Lingyi smiled awkwardly, "Since this is a poem presented to the ethnic groups outside the border, it must highlight the majesty of Daliang."

"...But how come this poem is here, teacher?"

Scholar Luo smiled and said, "Your Majesty has given this poem to the Inner Literature Museum for framing, so it will naturally pass through my hands. The scroll will be sent outside the border tomorrow."

The two talked for a while, and Luo Xueshi asked a heartfelt question: "His Majesty made an exception and summoned you to the palace to be a female official, but in the end you only became an eighth-rank official. Do you feel wronged?"

Song Lingyi thought for a moment and shook her head. The higher she climbed, the higher the risk. She had finally escaped from the Song family's den of danger and didn't want to fall into another danger right away. She had to bide her time before she was fully grown.

But she quickly realized, "Everyone in the palace says that I, a female official, was promoted by Her Royal Highness the Princess..."

Scholar Luo said, "The appointment and dismissal of female officials in the palace must be approved by His Majesty. Even if Her Royal Highness the Princess is promoted, His Majesty must approve it and stamp it. People in the palace only mention the princess and not His Majesty. Aren't they questioning whether a little girl like you can be appreciated by His Majesty?" She had doubted this before, but later, when Yu Youzhi personally transferred Song Lingyi to the Ministry of Registry, she suddenly realized that the person who could make Yu Youzhi take the trouble to suppress him must be by no means a simple person.

"..." That makes a lot of sense, I can't refute it
Scholar Luo sighed, "Song girl, I know you are cautious, but to survive in the palace, you can't just hide your incompetence. If you don't climb up, you will be bullied. Now you are only an eighth-rank official, the Shangyi Bureau is full, and the people above you are all very capable. If you don't think ahead, it will be difficult for you to make a breakthrough in the future."

"It is said that men have great ambitions, but women can also have great ambitions. The fact that His Majesty remembers you is your chance, and you should seize it!"

Song Lingyi frowned slightly, "The students all understand what the teacher said...but does the teacher still remember Liu Lin?"

……

Luo's silence has already answered this question.

"Liu Lin is a newly promoted female official. She was punished by Yu Shaoqing in public just because of her rash words and deeds. I have no foundation in Chang'an. If I show off in front of Your Majesty, I am afraid I will not be able to escape such a fate."

"You saw her end and took it as a warning, which is right, but you should see more than that... You should also see power, the omnipresent power. And you have only seen a tiny part of the boundless power network in Chang'an City. If you don't want to be a prey to others, you must seize every opportunity to climb up. Only by holding power firmly in your own hands can your worries not come true!" Song Lingyi was stunned: "...Teacher's words, the student remembers."

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The clepsydra on the table has reached 3 p.m.
Song Lingyi stood up suddenly, "Oh no, I should go back."

Seeing her so reckless, Master Luo couldn't help laughing. After all, she is still a young girl.

"Don't be afraid. If Su Siji asks you about it when you get back, just tell him that I kept you here to talk for a while." Master Luo was understanding.

Song Lingyi was extremely grateful and hurriedly bowed and said goodbye: "Goodbye, teacher!"

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that side
Shen Liuyun and Ye Xuan went to the audience, but the empress only summoned Ye Xuan alone.

There were only the two of them in the huge Xuan Zheng Hall, and the already empty and silent Golden Hall suddenly became even colder.

"Who is the disciple you want to accept?" A voice without any emotion sounded in the quiet hall.

Ye Xu'an replied calmly: "She calls herself Song Lingyi."

Ye Xuan only looks young, but he is actually the same age as the empress, and the two of them have only known each other since childhood, so there is no need for so many formalities when they meet each other alone.

The empress was stunned for a moment, "Why her?!" She admitted that this girl had some talent, but inheriting the mantle of the imperial teacher was a big deal.

Ye Xu'an heard the empress's tone as if she knew this woman, and asked in surprise: "Your Majesty knows her?"

The empress raised her chin slightly and sneered, "Aren't you very good at calculating? You've been away from the capital for sixteen years, and you don't know anything about Chang'an?"

Ye Xu'an raised his eyebrows casually and said in a long tone: "The only place where I can be relieved is among the mountains and rivers, in front of the gods and Buddhas. I have finally been able to live a free and easy life, why should I care about the affairs of Chang'an?"

The empress snorted and laughed. "You are so relaxed. I am busy every day in Chang'an City. Occasionally, I want to relax, but I am constantly supervised by those censors... When I was young, I indulged myself in mountains and rivers. I thought it was normal at that time, but now when I look back..." She sighed and waved her hand.

"I still remember what someone said in the Southern Court, 'To be the common ruler of the world, to enter and exit the palace freely, to set a precedent in history, and to shock the princes and the people.' Now that you have achieved it, why are you still thinking about the past?" Ye Xuan exposed bluntly.

"I am above everyone else, and I am the best among all people. Can't I complain occasionally?!" The empress looked a little arrogant. Then she changed her mind and was teased by Ye Xu'an again. "You haven't told me yet, why did you choose Song Lingyi?"

Ye Xu'an said seriously, "Your Majesty, do you still remember the divination I told you sixteen years ago?"

The empress narrowed her eyes and said, "Of course I remember. If your divinations were not always accurate, I would not have accepted your advice."

"What if I tell Your Majesty that this woman is also part of the hexagram?"

The empress pondered silently for a while, "It seems that there is a will of heaven in all things."

Ye Xu'an bowed and said, "I accepted her as my disciple because, firstly, she brought with her opportunities, and secondly, it was related to the hexagram sixteen years ago. I will teach her carefully in the future and help Your Majesty solve problems."

"Since you have made up your mind, I will not interfere any more. Miss Song is now working in the Shangyi Bureau. If you want to accept a disciple, you will have to inform Meng Shangyi and Su Siji." said the empress.

……

When Ye Xu'an stepped out of Xuanzheng Hall, Shen Liuyun was still waiting outside.
When he saw someone coming out, he hurried forward and asked, "What did aunt say?"

(End of this chapter)