He left the City of Wei, came to Chang 'an, entered the Academy, and finally entered the Back Mountain. But before he could learn anything, Ning Que had to take the students from the front yard to the frontier fortress in the north of Yan Kingdom. Now that he thought about it, this must be the result of the discussion between the Emperor and the Academy.
When he came to the Wilderness, he received the news from the Imperial Center Administration that the Front Gate of the Devil's Doctrine deep in the Wilderness was opened and the Tomes of Arcane appeared. Ning Que had to go north. After so many tests and even tortures, he finally inherited the mantle of Youngest Uncle, which was the embodiment of the will of the Headmaster of Academy.
His Majesty and Master Yan Se did not hesitate to hand over the big tactical array of Chang 'an to him. These things all proved the trust and expectation of the imperial court and the Academy in him.
Ning Que was very clear about this, so he was not surprised when he heard what Lee Yu said. But he had never thought about it carefully, because as indifferent and ruthless as he was, he still felt that those deaths were sad things.
"I don't think that will happen in a short period of time."
Ning Que said.
Lee Yu said bitterly, "Maybe what I said is not pleasant to hear. Sometimes when I think about the future, I feel nervous and sad. But people will grow old and die. My father is in the prime of his life, but his health is not as good as it looks. Before I married the Golden Tent, I asked the Imperial Academy of Medicine about my father. My father was seriously injured years ago and his condition has been worsening ever since. The medicine can't do anything about it, so he often coughs. "
Ning Que thought of the scene when he was with His Majesty in the imperial study. He thought of those inexplicably happy curses of idiots and the occasional coughs. He was silent.
"Although Xu Shi is a powerhouse at the Peak state of Martial Arts, he is already very old. And the whole world knows that he has an old lung disease. No matter how he nourishes himself, it can't be cured."
"The Headmaster of Academy is the most stable and powerful mountain in the Tang Empire. It seems that he will stay green forever. But he has lived for more than a hundred years. Can he live forever?"
Lee Yu looked at Ning Que and said calmly, "Life, old age, sickness and death are irreversible. The Headmaster of Academy and my father are thinking about the future. What right do we have not to think about it?"
Ning Que took the cold mulberry tea from her hand and walked back to the desk. He put his hands on the edge of the desk and thought for a moment. He said, "At least there are many years."
Lee Yu frowned slightly.
Ning Que said, "The Headmaster and His Majesty can live for at least another ten or twenty years. At that time, I will be much stronger than I am now. Perhaps Eldest Brother or Second Brother can take the position after the Headmaster leaves. I think the Tang Empire will be as strong as it is now. So I don't think there is anything to think about now."
Li Yu said, "I have told you before that my request to you is very simple. When the succession of the Tang Empire requires the Academy's help, please stand by my side."
Ning Que did not turn around. He looked up at the ancient trees outside the window and the Yanming Lake in the distance. He thought about how the lake looked like in winter, Xia Hou, and the inseparable blood relationship between Xia Hou and the Empress. He said, "If that day comes, I will not stand on the Empress' side."
Li Yu was somewhat satisfied with his answer, but she still regretted that he did not directly express his attitude. Looking at his back, a faint look of disappointment appeared on her beautiful face. She sighed softly and said, "If I had known that things would develop like this, I would not have let you go."
Ning Que turned around and said, "At that time, you and I were from different worlds, and I was not a person who was willing to be caught. So don't feel regretful."
Li Yu walked slowly to him and looked into his eyes, as if she wanted to see something.
"If I didn't catch you, I could stay with you. I have been thinking, if I did not stand up beside the bonfire, would we have stayed in the same world?"
Ning Que recalled the bonfire at the entrance of Northern Mountain Road, the maidservants and fairy tales beside the bonfire, as well as those conversations. He curled his lips and said, "The key is that the price you gave me was too low."
Hearing his words, Li Yu clearly sensed that he was a little emotional and evasive, a little regretful and a little secretly happy. She smiled and said, "If I had known that your little handmaiden would become the Great Divine Priest of Light of the West-Hill Divine Palace, I would definitely have offered the highest price."
Ning Que smiled and asked, "What's the highest price?"
In the eyes of women in the world, Ning Que's appearance was considered fresh, but not handsome. He was extremely cute when he smiled, especially with his freckles and dimples. The girls in the House of Red Sleeves were fascinated by the young man's dimples, freckles and freshness.
At this time, his smile was reflected in the depths of Li Yu's eyes. She subconsciously raised her hand and touched the dimples on his face. She said, "Your freckles are getting lighter."
Ning Que felt the smooth fingertips on his face and was slightly absent-minded. He said, "Sangsang often used a lot of powder in Chenjinji Cosmetics Store, so she would give some to me. Is that the reason?"
Li Yu suddenly came to her senses and quickly withdrew her hand.
"I suffered a loss."
Ning Que looked at her and said seriously.
Li Yu's cheeks were slightly red, but there was no shyness in her bright eyes. She slightly raised her head and joked, "If you are not afraid of Sangsang's jealousy, you can touch it back."
Ning Que coughed and with great difficulty suppressed the urge to reach out and touch her smooth and slightly pointed chin. He put his hands behind his back and asked, "Speaking of which, where is Sangsang?"
"She must be telling stories to Xiaoman."
Li Yu rolled her eyes and said, "I won't tease you anymore. I'm going to find her."
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Ning Que and Situ Yilan walked along Yanming Lake and chatted casually in the cool lake breeze. They only had to be careful to brush away the irritating willow branches that came at their faces from time to time.
Situ Yilan was a little disappointed because she did not participate in the spring war in the Wilderness. But this disappointment was a little absurd in Ning Que's eyes.
"I don't know what you are thinking. What's the point of fighting?"
"You read books in the Academy every day and learn needlework in the mansion every day. Don't you feel bored?"
"I am a man, not a girl. If I were you, I would definitely not feel bored."
"That's not what you said when we were in the Blue Water Battalion."
The two walked on the bluestone path. It was just like last year when they walked on the white pebble beach by the blue sea at the frontier fortress. The calm and pure atmosphere surrounded the young man and woman.
"Stay away from her."
Ning Que suddenly said.
Situ Yilan looked up at him and knew that he was referring to the Princess. She was puzzled and said, "I don't understand what you mean. What do you want to say?"
There were willow branches hanging down from the lake bank and brushing his cheeks. Ning Que was a little annoyed and reached out to pick one. He said, "You were young and could ride with her on the long street and be proud. But if you really want to be a female general of the Tang Empire, you have to understand that it's different from a female army."
Situ Yilan thought quietly for a long time and looked up at him. She said, "I want to be a female general of the Tang Empire, not someone else's."
Ning Que saw that she understood what he meant and nodded with appreciation. He handed over the grasshopper woven from willow branches and said, "This is your reward."
Situ Yilan took the lovely grasshopper and was very happy. She said, "You are really fast."
Ning Que picked up another willow branch and said, "When Sangsang was young and often cried because of hunger, I would find some leaves and weave some gadgets to make her happy. It's faster to make more gadgets."
Situ Yilan looked at his expression and said jokingly, "Look at the lake and you will find how annoying you are at this time."
Ning Que said proudly, "I am good at it. Why shouldn't I be proud?"
Situ Yilan blinked and asked, "Are you proud because of your dexterity or because you made Sangsang happy?"
Ning Que said, "Both, but the latter is more."
Situ Yilan gently coughed and asked with a smile, "During those days, people in Chang 'an City had been talking about you and the Calligraphy Addict. Many people, including Wucai, had seen you holding hands with the Calligraphy Addict. Why did you get together with your little handmaiden a few days later? It was already surprising that Sangsang suddenly became the Miss of the Grand Secretary's Mansion. This change is even more surprising. "
Ning Que was stunned and asked, "Can't I?"
Situ Yilan raised the willow branch grasshopper in front of her eyes and looked very naughty. She said, "Why not? It's just that many people said you played with the Calligraphy Addict's feelings. They are very ashamed of you. "
Ning Que waved his arms and said angrily, "How did I play with her? How did I play with her? I have become like this. What else do you want me to do? "
"Besides, when did I hold hands with her?"
He stretched out his arms in the lake wind and protested indignantly, "We did swim together, but where did my arms go? I didn't even touch her hands! "
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The new house by the Yanming Lake was completed. Under Sangsang's strong request, Ning Que did not hire stewards or maids, nor did he waste money on any opening ceremony.
But since Li Yu brought Yilan here, Ning Que thought that he had to put on a show. So he returned to the back of the mountain of the Academy and invited his Senior Brothers and Sisters to be guests.
Just as he had expected, his Senior Brothers and Sisters in the back of the mountain of the Academy were not interested in this kind of thing at all. He felt a little relaxed, but also a little embarrassed.
Unexpectedly, the next day Chen Pipi came with Tang Xiaotang.
Ning Que rowed and rowed the boat. Looking at the fat man lying on the bow, sighing and urging, he felt angry. He thought that it was Sangsang who rowed on the lake and he enjoyed it. But after he came, he had to serve him. What kind of logic was this?
Although he thought so, he could not say it out. Because the Academy was most particular about … to be exact, Second Brother was most particular about brotherhood. Since Chen Pipi was the Senior Brother, he could naturally ask Ning Que to do things. Even if Ning Que had any opinions about it, he did not have the guts to reason with Second Brother.
"I say, can't you hurry up? Didn't you eat today? "
Chen Pipi looked at the boat that was about to disappear into the lotus field and saw Tang Xiaotang's figure on the boat. He was so anxious that he almost jumped and scolded Ning Que.
Ning Que threw the oar and said angrily, "You ate all the lunch. Where can I go to eat!"
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