The Great Seminary

Chapter 225 Interesting Anecdotes (Part 2)

Xianhezhai, known as the "Water Character Twenty-Three Rooms," is a three-room, two-part layout.

The main hall is the largest, with soft couches, rattan chairs, screens, and tea tables for entertaining guests.

There were two side rooms on the left and right, with Zhen Ciyun living in the upper room.

The lower side room housed four maids sent by the Zhen family, named after their master: Mei, Lan, Zhu, and Ju.

Zhen Ciyun returned to her room, closed the door, opened the lattice window to let Zhang Gui in, and then went to the wardrobe to find suitable clothes for him.

The room was brightly lit by candlelight.

Zhang Gui could only stand by the latticed window, his face flushed with embarrassment.

But Zhen Ciyun still had the leisure to ask at this moment.

“I’ve noticed you’ve been wearing black several times, which shows you have a preference for ‘mystery’.”

But I like blue robes, white is also acceptable, but not black…”

"I often wear black clothes because they don't show up as dirty; I don't really have any particular preference."

"A blue robe is fine, white is fine, I won't be picky at all."

"Then let's go with cyan." Zhen Ciyun picked out a dark cyan brocade robe.

He walked up to Zhang Gui and compared his height to Zhang Gui's.

“I prefer to wear looser clothes, so this one won’t feel cramped on you.”

Zhang Gui covered his private parts with his tattered clothes and said with a dry laugh:
"Is that perfect? ​​Thank you, thank you."

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhen Ciyun suddenly lifted his chin with one finger.

“You call me ‘crazy beauty, crazy beauty,’ and now I really am crazy.”

What would you do if I pounced on you?

“I will manifest the true form of the Demon God and slap you to death on the ground.”

Zhang Gui blushed but answered with utmost seriousness.

"A mad general paired with a mad beauty, what a perfect match they are."

Zhen Ciyun smiled and draped the blue brocade robe over Zhang Gui's shoulder before turning her face away.

"Hurry up and change your clothes."

"Miss Zhen, you really should go see a doctor who specializes in treating madness."

While you're still young, there might still be hope.

As Zhang Gui hurriedly put on his clothes, he said with concern.

"If you keep saying that, I'll turn around and watch you change your clothes."

Zhen Ciyun pretended to be annoyed.

Just then, there was a gentle knock on the door.

"Miss, the guard from the study has arrived and says he wants to ask some questions."

"Okay, I'll be right out."

Zhen Ciyun responded and turned to look at Zhang Gui.

Seeing that he had already changed his clothes, he opened the door and said casually:

"I'm playing chess with a new friend. Go and bring me a pot of tea in a bit."

The maid who knocked on the door, Zhen Baimei, had grown up with Zhen Ciyun since childhood and knew that her mistress would sometimes do some extremely unexpected things.

But playing chess with a grown man in her bedroom with the door closed was something she had never imagined.

"Small, small, small..."

“Small? Where is it small?” Zhen Ciyun puffed out her chest.
“Sir Winter, come here.”

Since you're also in the study, the guard should at least give you a look if he needs anything.

"Ok."

Zhang Gui, shameless as ever, also walked to the door.

Zhen Baimei noticed that his clothes looked extremely familiar, and her mouth dropped open. "This, this blue brocade robe isn't..."

He then seemed to realize he had spoken out of turn and quickly covered his mouth.

Zhen Ciyun pushed her maid aside and winked at Zhang Gui.

The two walked out of the side room one after the other and arrived at the main hall of "Water Character Twenty-Three Dormitory".

Main entrance.

Three middle-aged guards dressed in Yuanshan warrior attire and carrying riding whips glanced at Zhen Ciyun and Zhang Gui.

Because they were all grassland heroes from the 'Kheshig Imperial Guard', even though the leader was only a 'ten-man commander', they had seen and experienced things.

They were not at all surprised that such a noble lady's bedroom might secretly house handsome men playing chess, painting, or reading.

But upon seeing Zhang Gui's plain and unremarkable appearance, which, while not ugly, was far from being handsome, she couldn't help but glance at Zhen Ciyun a few more times.

I feel that this young lady from a prominent Ming and Song dynasty family is an exceptionally beautiful and talented woman, so why does she have such strange taste?

Zhang Gui wasn't stupid. Seeing the smirking expressions on the faces of the three Yuanshan guards, he secretly fumed.

"Why are those three grandsons pouting and acting all regretful!"
Their aesthetic sense is primitive and barbaric; do they even understand the saying "a person with a wealth of knowledge naturally exudes elegance"?
And there's this sense of relaxation about me that's extremely rare for a young person. Do you know what 'relaxation' means?

He rubbed the dominoes given to him by Baoshan Angyue at his waist, cleared his throat, and took the initiative, saying:

"I am a merchant from the West, and I have come to 'Xianhezhai' today to enjoy the sights and sights."

"May I ask what brings you guards here?"

Only then did they notice the dominoes of Princess Heshuo. Although the guards were not exactly afraid, their eyes softened considerably.

After all, although the Yuanshan Empire had many princesses, the eldest princess only had one beloved daughter.

This means that the great and supreme 'Eternal Heaven' has only one direct niece.

Furthermore, although Changsheng Tiemu had already fathered nine sons, both legitimate and illegitimate, he had never had a daughter.

He also doted on this extraordinary princess, and there were rumors that he would promote her to the 'Princess Gulun' on her eighteenth birthday.

According to the ancient meaning of the grasslands, "Heshuo" refers to one region, while "Gulun" means the whole world!
"So he was a young man appreciated by Princess Heshuo, so he must have amazing inner talent."

No wonder he could become Consort Zhen's 'friend'.

The head guard looked enlightened and stopped looking around.

“My lady, the Yuanshan army achieved a great victory today, and some bandits seemed to be angered and provoked us just now.”

They almost broke the magic array of 'Xianhezhai' with their magic weapon.

The master said that if they didn't catch him the first time, they should let it go.

But if it happens again, there must be a thorough investigation.

"I understand," Zhen Ciyun nodded.

Seeing this, the three guards did not linger and turned to leave 'Water Character Twenty-Three Dormitory'.

Zhen Ciyun watched their figures disappear into the night, then took a step to the left and leaned closer to Zhang Gui, whispering:
"You're lucky; you just happened to be there when Yuanshan was attacking Yanjing, which caused the people of Yuanshan to misunderstand."

The matter of evolving into its true form was thus left unresolved.

But the root cause of your inexplicable trouble…

"He must have 'become a god'!" Zhang Guiwen, understanding the implied meaning, lowered his voice and said:
"I dare not mention that great being's name now, because she once paid great attention to me."

And they took the initiative to establish a 'good relationship' with me.

Of course, based on the feedback from the mysterious realm just now, the truth remains uncertain for the time being.

In short, I respect all great powers, but I don't believe that all of them are kind.

"I understand what you're thinking, but you might be mistaken."

Once those who live long lives undergo transformation, the difference between them and us ordinary people becomes worlds apart.

The boundaries between 'good' and 'evil' represented by their hearts and actions become less clear.

It's like a person valuing an ant so much that they give it a spoonful of honey.

The result is the same principle as drowning the ants alive.

(End of this chapter)