Her guards

Chapter 178 The Emperor's Personal Arrival

On the top floor of the library, outside the Wangzaitian Gate, Ling Yu stood quietly.

Through the open door, one could see Wang Zaitian, the emperor wrapped in a drab, inconspicuous gray cloak, and a maidservant bowing in greeting.

Even the disciple cannot enter here; only this maid is permitted.

"...Please forgive me, sir, I only just learned of this myself."

"...Yang Luo has deceived you once again, sir."

"...Hey, sit down and let's talk, everyone sit down."

Ling Yu stepped back and stood in front of the railing. She saw Mo Zheng leaning on the railing, looking up at the top of the pavilion. Her eyes sparkled, and she lowered her voice: "Look, there's another library behind this staircase. Are there some good books hidden there?"

At this moment, what interested her most was the collection of books on the roof. Ling Yu smiled slightly and lowered her voice just like her: "The finest books selected by the master are all stored here."

Mo Zheng raised an eyebrow: "I'll secretly take it to look at next time."

“Just take it directly, no need to sneak around. You are Master’s disciple, so Master’s things belong to us,” Ling Yu said, looking at Mo Zheng with a soft sigh.

Ah Shengtao's life is truly exceptionally difficult.

Ling Yu had known all along that Mo Zheng was not the real Yang Luo.

But it was only at this moment that he realized that this Miss Yang was actually the emperor's daughter.

Mo Zheng understood what he was thinking, nudged him with her elbow, and said softly, "This life is more magnificent than ever before."

Ling Yu smiled. Whether she was making a living in the market with her grandfather and cousin or making a living as the daughter of the emperor, Ah Sheng was always calm and composed, unfazed by praise or criticism.

He didn't say anything more, picked up the book in his hand: "Let's read for a while."

Mo Zheng smiled and took out a book from her sleeve.

Ling Yu's smile deepened, and the two stood side by side in front of the railing, each looking down at the books in their hands.

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.......
"Your Majesty is here!"

"Good heavens, why is His Majesty here!"

After the instructor finished a lesson in the hall, the absent-minded young ladies hadn't even had a chance to get up and start gossiping when the palace women who entered shouted, "Quiet, quiet! The Emperor and the Grand Master of Ceremonies have arrived!"

Princess Heisei was also surprised, as her father hadn't told her.

But then he realized that because of that rumor, his father had come personally to explain to the Grand Master of Ceremonies and to reassure everyone.

Father didn't want her to worry, so he didn't tell her.

The people in the hall kowtowed to welcome the emperor and also saw Miss Yang and her maid following behind the emperor and the chief priest. The emperor and the chief priest went forward, and Yang Luo and her maid sat down in their seats.

"You have been studying for so long, today I will come to see your progress in your studies."

The emperor sat down and said with a smile.

The tutors brought out the homework of the female tutors and presented it to the emperor. The emperor carefully examined it and then called the corresponding female tutor to the front.

“Miss Chen, your handwriting is far better than your father’s.”

“Miss Wang of Qinzhou, when I passed through here years ago, I drank the wine brewed by your grandfather. Your writing is more elegant than the wine your grandfather made back then.”

The young ladies who stood before the emperor were very excited. Although they had become the princess's companions, they had never been able to see the emperor.

They had been invited to the hunting banquet by the princess, but had remained detached from it. If it weren't for Miss Yang's horse being startled, they wouldn't have seen the emperor until the banquet ended...

Today is different. Not only are their studies reviewed by the emperor himself, but he also praises them personally.

Yang Luo sat in the last row, looking at this scene in a daze. It was just like the scene that Yang Hui had described in her previous life.

The emperor visited the Imperial Academy to personally inspect the studies of the young ladies who accompanied him, and praised Yang Hui for having the appearance of an old friend.

In this life, because she entered the Imperial Academy, her life trajectory changed, so the emperor did not come.

This scene has now occurred again.

However, this time the emperor will not summon Yang Hui again and utter those words about an old friend.

Because the son of an old friend is already standing before me.

Yang Hui, who had been looking ahead from the side, couldn't help but shiver when she saw the annoying maid Asheng giving her a strange smile.

"What are you doing?" she asked fiercely with her eyes.

Before she could get a response, Wang Zaitian called her name, and Yang Hui rushed forward in a panic.

The emperor did not praise her with the same gentle tone he had shown to his previous study companions. Instead, he frowned as he looked at the article and then at her.

“You’re just like your father,” he said, frowning. “You’re always trying to shirk your responsibilities.”

Yang Hui stood there, pale and stunned, not knowing what to say or daring to speak.

"Since you've come to study, then put your heart into it," the emperor continued, "If I see you haven't made any progress next time, then don't come to study anymore."

The chief priest stood by with a smile, comforting him: "Your Majesty, don't be so harsh. As long as you are willing to study, that's good enough."

This time, Yang Hui didn't find the old man's constant complaints annoying at all.

"Alright, you may leave." The emperor glanced at Yang Hui.

Yang Hui felt as if she had been granted a pardon and quickly turned back. Soon, the maids Asheng and Liu Chan, who were sitting in this row, were also called forward.

The emperor did not reprimand the two women as he had reprimanded Yang Hui, nor did he praise them; he simply told them to study diligently.

The young ladies present thought to themselves that the emperor still cared about the two women impersonating others and disliked their character.

Liu Chan didn't care about the emperor's coldness; as long as she could continue studying here, that was enough for her.

Ms. Yang was the last one to be called.

The hall fell silent for a moment. The young ladies who were accompanying the emperor watched as Miss Yang stepped forward, but the emperor did not look at Miss Yang. Instead, he looked at the chief minister.

“It was my failure to discipline Miss Chai that led to the unresolved grudge between Miss Chai and Miss Yang, which resulted in the horse being startled. During her recovery, Miss Yang’s studies were delayed.” He said, raising his hand in a salute. “I am very uneasy about the delay in the succession of the Grand Master of Ceremonies.”

The chief minister laughed heartily: "Very good, Your Majesty, rest assured."

After saying that, he looked at Miss Yang again.

"Did you hear that? Even while you're recovering from your injury, you can't neglect your studies!"

Miss Yang bowed respectfully: "This student will certainly work hard."

The emperor glanced at her and said, "Study hard and don't waste your opportunity."

Miss Yang responded "yes" again and withdrew.

The emperor looked at the three princesses, a smile appearing on his face.

“Heisei, Wuyang, and Nangong, all three of you have made progress, and your father is very pleased,” he said.

The three princesses quickly stood up and said in unison, "Thank you for your praise, Father."

Princess Wuyang and Princess Nangong looked excited and thrilled, while Princess Heping was also smiling, but her eyes were calm, even somewhat stammering.

Her father actually compared her to these two people.

"Please concentrate on your studies, without any distractions. This will greatly benefit you and your future."

As the emperor issued his decree, everyone in the hall bowed in unison: "Your subject obeys."

They all understood.

His Majesty did not favor Miss Yang. The reason he kept her in the palace and allowed her to use the royal carriage was because of the Grand Master of Ceremonies' respect for the disciple chosen by the Grand Master of Ceremonies, and also to express his apology on behalf of the Chai family.

After all, the Marquis of Yichun's family were imperial relatives. Chai Wan'er and Miss Yang had already clashed twice. Out of consideration for the Empress, the Emperor did not punish Miss Chai and could only compensate Miss Yang.

More importantly, they witnessed firsthand that the emperor had no affection for this Miss Yang, didn't even glance at her, and was even less affectionate towards her than towards Yang Hui.

But this is not enough.

Watching the emperor and the chief priest leave, Princess Heisei followed them.

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"Father, Grand Master, I have something to say."

Upon seeing Princess Heisei arrive, the Emperor and the Grand Master of Ceremonies both stopped in their tracks.

The emperor smiled kindly: "What is it, Heisei?"

The chief priest, standing to the side, asked with a smile, "Princess, shall I excuse myself?"

Princess Heisei shook her head at the Chancellor: "No need, this matter should also be discussed with the Chancellor." After saying that, she directly said, "Please let Yang Luo study with you, and not with me anymore."

The emperor and the chief priest looked slightly taken aback.

Is this an attempt to drive Yang Luo away?
This is not about driving them away, it's exactly how it should be done. Yang Luo is the disciple of the Imperial Academy Chief, and the Emperor also praised her for her talent. Wouldn't it be a waste for someone with such talent to study with them?

Therefore, it's better for the chief priest to teach them personally; it's better for both Yang Luo and them.

She is a reasonable princess.

Princess Heisei had already thought of what to say, but just as she was about to open her mouth, she saw the emperor nod.

“Okay,” he said, a smile spreading across his face. “Heisei is right.”

After saying that, he looked at the chief priest.

"The chief priest, that's exactly how it should be."

The chief minister looked at the emperor, frowned, then looked at Princess Heicheng and nodded: "Your subject obeys."

"Father, you've agreed just like that?" Princess Heicheng was somewhat dazed, but then she smiled, this time the smile reaching her eyes.

Without saying a word, as long as she made a request, her father would grant it without hesitation.

She remained the same in her father's heart as before.

The emperor's smile deepened as he looked at the nodding chief priest.

Miss Yang went to study with the Chancellor, and naturally, Miss Yang's maid also had to go.

That's exactly right; his Princess Luoying should be taught by the chief priest himself.

(End of this chapter)