When Yu Shu returned home from the Princess Residence, the first thing she did was to take out the two copies of "Chaotic Sky Divination" from the cabinet and read them while sitting in the light.
With the Greater One Dao's unique technique in her hands, Yu Shu previously had an awkward thought of taking advantage of others, but after seeing Shui Yun today, she finally felt that she had no qualms about it.
"Celestial Divination" was written by Taoist Master Huai Xian of Mount Longhu. This Taoist priest, who was well-read and knowledgeable about the past and present, was very organized when it came to writing. The first introduction systematically covered the content and thoughts of the entire work, and emphasized on his greatest understanding of the art of stargazing — Heaven's Perception.
Daoist Master Huai Xian believed that the Heavenly Dao and the Dao of Humanity were interlinked, they complemented each other and could sense each other. Heaven could interfere with human affairs, but humans could also sense the Heavenly Dao.
Yu Shu sat in front of the table for the whole afternoon and roughly skimmed through all the chapters and quotations. It was not difficult to find that the study of this strange technique could be divided into four stages. First, she had to learn to recognize the constellation palaces, then she had to understand the Universal Astrolabe in detail, then she had to use the astrolabe to draw, and finally she had to think of all kinds of ingenious ideas.
When it came to astrology, Yu Shu had been enlightened by Taoist Qing Zheng in Yiyang City. It was not a problem for her to identify star palaces, but most of it was due to her ingenuity. She could not deduce too much information from the astrology. Therefore, in the face of the magnificent Astral Art, Yu Shu regarded herself as a beginner who had just started, and her attitude was quite positive.
Since Yu Shu knew that it would be difficult to accomplish in one go, she planned to find time every day to memorize the contents of the handwritten notes.
The next day was the 19th of February. The results of the third subject of the Dayan were released, which was the subject of astrology. Yu Shu did not refer to it, but she got up early in the morning to wait for the results to be released at the entrance of the Department of Taicheng. She wanted to know how the Celestial Commissioner would make up for this mistake.
However, what was unexpected was that the Celestial Commissioner actually posted a clean white list!
In other words, there was no one who could pass the Astrology exam this year.
Such a notice was posted. The area in front of the Taicheng Department was immediately thrown into chaos. Disputes arose one after another, and the topic of the exam was leaked. The news spread like wildfire.
Seeing this scene, Yu Shu thought to herself that the Celestial Commissioner was decisive. She did not try to cover up and did not lose her magnanimity.
After leaving the Celestial Commissioner, Yu Shu went to Wangji Tower to check the accounts. She was busy until lunch before leaving.
She finished her chores and returned home. Unexpectedly, a rare guest was waiting for her return.
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When Yu Shu saw the carriage parked in front of Zhao Hui's house, she knew that there was a guest. She quickened her steps and entered the door. When she saw Liu Tan's figure in the living room, she couldn't help but be stunned. After a while, she hurriedly bowed and cupped her hands.
"This commoner girl has offended you. Greetings, Ninth Highness."
Liu Tan sat there and raised his hand to help her up, "Miss Yu, you may rise."
Only then did Yu Shu get up, pondering the purpose of Liu Tan's visit. She looked at him from head to toe, but didn't interrupt him.
When Liu Tan saw Yu Shu's cautious appearance, he inwardly nodded. His expression softened as he said, "You don't have to be so formal. Sit."
Yu Shu nodded and picked a chair not far from him. She had just sat down when Liu Tan's next words made her jump up again.
"This lowly prince came here today to invite Miss to go with me to the Twin Suns Gathering the next day. What do you think?"
Yu Shu gritted her molars and cursed Shui Yun in her heart. Then, she pulled out a bitter face to deal with Liu Tan, "Your Highness is really flattering me. This kind of heavy responsibility is too much for me. This commoner girl is afraid that I can't do it and delay your official business for no reason. That would be a crime. "
Needless to say, Liu Tan must have been persuaded by Shui Yun to come find her.
Seeing that Yu Shu refused without thinking, Liu Tan seemed to have expected this. He raised his eyebrows and calmly smiled at her, saying, "I won't let Miss work for nothing. If you are willing to be my guest until the end of this year's Twin Suns Gathering, I will write a letter and recommend you to study at the Imperial Historian's Library."
When she heard these words, Yu Shu's heart suddenly jumped. She looked up at Liu Tan in disbelief — —
Did she hear wrong? Did he just say that he would recommend her to study at the Imperial Historian's Library?
Could these words be believed? That was the Imperial Historian's Library, which people from the north and south could not easily enter. Even if Liu Tan was a noble prince, he might not have a say in it.
Seeing her doubt, Liu Tan was not angry. The corners of his mouth curled up as he explained, "Miss probably doesn't know. Every year when there is a Twin Suns Gathering, the Great Tipping Point will allow the princes who attend a place to enter the Imperial Historian's Library."
Yu Shu swallowed a mouthful of saliva. She was indescribably moved. She had originally hoped to perform smoothly in this year's Dayan Examination so that she could be chosen by the Celestial Commissioner and be sent to study at the Imperial Historian's Library. But she also knew that with only three subjects and one of them being unimportant, her hopes would most likely be dashed.
Now that Liu Tan had presented this opportunity to her, she could not bear to reject it.
However, there was no free lunch in this world. If she wanted to get this quota, she would have to go with Liu Tan to the Double Suns Association. Not to mention that she had to bear a layer of risk, another problem that gave Yu Shu a headache was that she didn't know anything about the art of judging people. So, how could she sit on the kun seat? Could it be that she had to go there to make up the number?
"I know that Miss has misgivings, so I won't force you to agree. How about this, think about it. Tomorrow, I will send someone to hear your reply." Liu Tan still remembered that the relationship between Xue Rui and Yu Shu wasn't shallow, so he didn't seize the opportunity to bully her, nor did he put on a forceful attitude. He stood up after leaving these words behind.
"Many thanks, Your Highness. This commoner will see you off."
Yu Shu lowered her head and respectfully sent this honored guest off on the carriage. Then she stood at the gate with a conflicted expression, eating the wind.
With such a piece of meat thrown down, the fragrance assailed her nostrils. Should she bite it or not?
Under this sort of difficult situation, Yu Shu quickly thought of Xue Rui, and she said in her heart, I can only discuss this matter with him before making a decision.
Well, she still had to make a trip to Wangji Tower.
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"Are you saying that the Ninth Prince went to find you and asked you to go with him to the Twin Suns Association, and he will give you a place to enter Taishi Library?"
In the evening, in the backyard of Wangji Tower, Xue Rui, who had just entered the door and had not had time to change out of his official robes, asked Yu Shu with a frown as he washed his hands.
Yu Shu followed behind Xue Rui and attentively folded a dry handkerchief and handed it to him. She nodded and said, "That's what he said. Big Brother, do you think I should agree?"
Xue Rui wiped the water droplets on his hands and silently walked to the tea table to sit down. Under the candlelight, the expression in his eyes was unclear.
Yu Shu waited for a while before she heard him say, "I originally intended to ask him for this place."
Yu Shu stupidly answered, "Why do you want this place to enter Taishi Library?"
Xue Rui angrily glanced at her. "Of course it's for you."
After saying that, he did not say anything again. Yu Shu laughed dryly and looked at him eagerly, waiting for him to help her make a decision.
"Forget it. Since he asked first, I can't let him give it to me for free. It wouldn't be good for me to let him give it to me for free again. You should agree to this matter, "Xue Rui said.
"But … I don't know physiognomy and can't help him much. I'm afraid …" Yu Shu looked at Xue Rui hesitantly.
Xue Rui understood what she meant. He looked at her angrily and smiled, saying, "How can I let you suffer a loss?"
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