Acai's Sky

Chapter 676: What Does the Heroine's Escape Have to Do with Me?

Fengyu Kingdom Royal Study

Emperor Feng Lingyu was reviewing memorials when he heard Lu's companion hurried into the hall, knelt on one knee, and respectfully reported: "Your Majesty, Lord Qiu Changhai requests an audience."

At this time, the emperor was holding a red pen, concentrating on correcting memorials.

Hearing this, he slowly put down the red pen in his hand, raised his head slightly, and looked towards the entrance of the hall.

After a while, a tall, serious-looking man walked in steadily. It was Qiu Changhai.

The emperor watched Qiu Changhai approach quietly. When he reached the front of the hall and stood still, he asked, "What brings you here today, Mr. Qiu? And what's going on with the Tong family?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Changhai hurriedly lowered his head, but he couldn't help but roll his eyes in his heart.

I thought to myself: Didn’t you order me to keep a close eye on the Tong family’s every move and report to you immediately if I find any disturbance?

But he did not dare to show any dissatisfaction on the surface, and only replied respectfully:

"Your Majesty, there has been news recently from the Tong family's old house that Third Master Tong Yan wrote a letter to the old master of the Tong family.

According to past practice, I have made a detailed record of this letter.

However, after careful consideration, I believe this letter is of considerable importance and should be presented to Your Majesty for your personal perusal."

After he finished speaking, Qiu Changhai carefully took out a thick stack of rice paper from his arms, which was densely covered with handwriting.

He held the stack of rice paper in both hands and raised it above his head. Seeing this, Lu Daban, who had been serving beside him, quickly flicked the whisk in his hand, stepped forward, and took the stack of rice paper from Qiu Changhai.

Afterwards, Lu Daban turned around, bowed his body, and respectfully handed the rice paper in his hand to the emperor Feng Lingyu who was sitting on the dragon throne.

Feng Lingyu stretched out his right hand and took the stack of rice paper. He casually glanced at the top few pages. Suddenly, his eyes lit up and he couldn't help but exclaim, "Oh, it's actually a five-year plan. This Tong family member is really arrogant!"

Then, he began to read carefully, page by page. As he read deeper, his slightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

He kept muttering to himself, "Well, not bad... this idea is quite novel..."

Especially when he saw the part about how to develop according to local conditions based on the unique geographical environment of Jialu County, he nodded in praise and said, "Great, the method described above is practical and feasible, and it is very much to my liking!"

After finishing reading, Feng Huang slowly raised his eyes and his gaze fell on Qiu Changhai who was standing respectfully at the bottom of the steps.

She stretched out her slender jade-like fingers and gently tapped the thick pile of rice paper on the imperial desk. She asked in a cold voice, "Whose idea was this?"

Qiu Changhai's heart tightened upon hearing this. He quickly stepped forward, bowed, and replied, "Your Majesty, this was written by Tong Yao, the ninth daughter of the Tong family, after they purchased the barren hill. Because they needed to renovate it, they spent several days and nights meticulously writing it!"

Hearing this, Feng Huang couldn't help but frown slightly, as if he was trying hard to recall relevant information about the ninth young lady of the Tong family in his mind.

After a moment, he said, "Oh? But that little girl sleeping on the treasure pile? I heard that she is now studying with Mu Changsheng?"

Qiu Changhai quickly nodded in agreement, indicating that what Feng Huang said was correct.

At this moment, the Phoenix Emperor turned his head and his eyes fell on the two particularly conspicuous and dazzling volumes of imperial edicts on the side table. He murmured softly and thoughtfully:

"What a lucky man... Considering how few women in this world are lucky enough to study under a Jinshi, let alone one as learned as Mu Changsheng. He's always prided himself on his noble character!"

Lu Daban, who was standing aside, knew that Fenghuang always valued talents, but it was a pity that Mr. Mu was indifferent to fame and fortune by nature, and he hated the open and secret struggles and intrigues in the officialdom the most.

If Your Majesty had not specially selected him as the third place in the imperial examination because of his handsome appearance, he would have been the first place in the imperial examination based on his talent and ability.

However, even so, Mr. Mu still resolutely refused to serve as an official in the court, and was unexpectedly appreciated and recruited by the Tong family.

Now he went to the old house of the Tong family, to take care of the third son of the Tong family to prevent him from being tempted by bad things again; secondly, to teach the children of the Tong family.

Feng Huang leaned back on the dragon throne and looked at the colorful paintings on the roof. "It's a pity it's a girl, otherwise she would have been a pillar of society in the future."

After saying this, he cursed angrily, "This Mu Changsheng is a genius of heaven and earth. Even if he is arrogant and proud, why can't he teach a male disciple instead of a little girl?"

He stood up angrily and paced back and forth. "Oh, this girl is the one who does the foreign exchange business, right?"

"Ah, yes, yes, yes!" Qiu Changhai was shocked when he heard the emperor mention the "exchange" girl, but he nodded repeatedly to show his agreement.

He really didn't expect that the emperor still remembered this girl clearly.

That's right. In a short period of time, she made dozens of trips back and forth to resell gold, silver and copper coins, and became rich quickly. How many girls with such capabilities can you find in the world?

At this moment, Feng Huang was even more furious. He said angrily, "You are so good, Mu Changsheng, you can actually teach a girl who lives in the boudoir to be like this. If he were to teach in the Imperial Academy, how many pillars of the country would he cultivate!"

After saying this, the Phoenix Emperor issued an order without hesitation: "Pass on my decree. Order Mu Changsheng to return to the capital immediately and teach directly at the Imperial Academy. I want him to use the methods and techniques he used to teach the Ninth Miss of the Tong family to cultivate countless pillars for our dynasty!"

After hearing this, Lu Daban, who was standing by and serving, couldn't help but feel sad for Mr. Mu.

Those who are favored by the emperor often cannot escape the fate of devoting themselves to the country until their death.

As the saying goes, "Learn the literary and martial arts, and sell them to the emperor's family." This is the pursuit and dream of many people.

However, Mr. Mu was truly different. He had no interest in serving as an official in the court.

The reason why they came to the capital to take the imperial examination was simply to shut up those people in their family who liked to gossip.

Qiu Changhai didn't expect that his normal report this time would actually cause the girl to lose her husband.

I hope that girl named Tong Yao will not hate him. Qiu Changhai did not do it on purpose. It was Mr. Mu who taught her to be so talented that she was noticed by the emperor.