Peninsula: I'm being supported by a top idol.

It has to be said that after Song Zhiya's pretty figure disappeared from the teaching assistant's seat, Cui Shi'an did indeed feel a sense of heartbreak.

Even though nothing has started yet, I always feel empty inside, and I can't concentrate on a single word the professor is saying.

The laziness he exuded while slumped over his desk surprised even Tian Ming.

"Oh my god, what happened to our top student Cui? This is your favorite class!"

Cui Shi'an yawned lazily, not wanting to say a word.

He spent most of the night researching yesterday. According to historical records, during the period from 670 to 676 AD, Silla was ruled by King Munmu (Kim Beopmin).

Kim Pyong-min is highly regarded in the history books of the Korean Peninsula, described as having an outstanding appearance, being intelligent and resourceful, and being both skilled in martial arts and literature, with many talents.

His father was a member of the Jingoku aristocracy, his mother was a descendant of the Gaya royal family, and his uncle was the renowned Silla general Kim Yu-sin.

Kim Beop-min himself, along with Kim Yu-sin, was revered as the Second Saint for initiating the era of Unified Silla.

There are even rumors that King Munmu, Kim Beopmin, made a grand vow before his death, saying that he wished to transform into a great dragon to protect the Three Han states after his death.

So after his death, people buried him at the Great King Rock in the East China Sea.

One day, his son, King Shenwen, sailed out to sea to worship his ancestors. A sea dragon came and presented him with a treasure called "Wanboxi Flute".

It is said that playing this flute will bring peace to the world, the retreat of armies, and the cure of diseases. It is a national treasure bestowed by the "Two Saints" upon the kings of Silla in later generations.

In the past, Cui Shi'an might have just regarded such stories as myths, but after experiencing so many supernatural events, he would rather believe in them than not.

Maybe dragons really do exist in this world?

In fact, what Choi Si-an cared about most was Kim Beop-min's children.

Unfortunately, current historical records do not contain much information about Liu Zhimin's other sons besides his eldest son Kim Jung-myung, who inherited the throne, so it is impossible to know the specific identity of Liu Zhimin in his previous life.

Since no clues could be found from Silla, Choi Si-an turned his attention to the Tang Dynasty.

He analyzed the military and political structure at the time based on the timeline.

In the first year of the Zongzhang era (668), after the Tang Dynasty destroyed Goguryeo, it established the Andong Protectorate in Pyongyang as the highest institution to govern the former territory of the Korean Peninsula.

It oversaw a series of governorates to effectively control the former territories of Baekje and Goguryeo, mainly in three directions.

First, the Ungjin Governor's Office, located in the heart of the former Baekje region.

Secondly, there was the Gyerim Prefecture, which was established specifically for Silla.

The third type was the governor's office located in Dongmyeongju and Gewuju in Goguryeo.

The troops stationed in these government offices were the frontline forces directly confronting the northward expansion of Silla at that time.

However, due to the nature of these tributary states, the vast majority of these garrison troops were from local ethnic groups.

Therefore, the clues end here again.

The detailed records he could find were almost entirely about high-ranking generals like Xue Rengui, the Protector-General of Andong.

However, the "he" in Liu Zhimin's dream was clearly not a high-ranking or powerful figure.

Think about it, what high-ranking general would have the leisure to develop such an intimate relationship with a princess of a vassal state during wartime?

Besides, their ages don't match up.

"So... in my previous life, I was most likely just a mid-to-low-ranking officer, assigned to these governor-general's offices as a servant or military advisor or something."

Cui Shi'an rubbed his temples, feeling a wave of weakness wash over him.

Of course, it could also be a garrison officer under a governor's office, perhaps a lieutenant or colonel.

History will not leave a single word for people at this level; their loves and hates have long been washed away by the torrent of time.

Nevertheless, he still set his sights on the most forward-deployed governor's offices in Xiongjin and Jilin.

After all, only these middle and lower-ranking military officers who were stationed in the area year-round and needed to deal with the local nobles were most likely to come into contact with members of the Silla royal family through official business or some other opportunity, and thus become entangled in fate with a princess.

hum-

The phone in his pants pocket vibrated slightly. Choi Si-an took it out and saw it was a message from Yoo Ji-min.

↱【I've already made an appointment with the gym instructor, remember to arrive before 2 PM～ᖰ⌯'▾'⌯ᖳ】

Besides the emojis, there was also her location information sent to me.

"I understand, I won't be late." Cui Shi'an replied silently.

↱【What's wrong with you?】She suddenly sent another message.

【Huh?】

【You usually just brush me off with a single word, don't you? Maybe you've lost your mind today?】

Upon seeing this message, Cui Shi'an's lips unconsciously curled into a slight smile—[No, I'm perfectly normal.]

【Then please keep it up.】

【it is good. 】

↱【Again? ? (ง•̀_•́)ง】

【Okay.】At the end, Cui Shi'an hesitated for a moment, then added an emoji.

【(●'◡'●)】

"Haha, silly~" Liu Zhimin on the other end of the phone smiled and smiled.

"Look." Ningning, who was touching up her makeup, secretly nudged Jin Dongtian with her elbow and glanced at Liu Zhimin.

Jin Dongtian turned around and saw the captain holding his phone and grinning foolishly. He immediately showed a look of disdain:

"This love, so stinky to be sweet..."

The two exchanged a glance and tiptoed behind Liu Zhimin.

Unaware of what was happening, the aespa captain's phone was snatched away by a small hand that suddenly appeared.

"Let me see which handsome guy is winning over Unnie's heart~" Ningning took the phone and pretended to look at the chat history.

"Is that even a question?" Jin Dongtian chimed in, "It's definitely that handsome guy surnamed Cui!"

"Ah..." Liu Zhimin's face turned bright red with embarrassment, and he hurriedly stood up to snatch it back, shouting, "Give it back to me!"

Ningning reacted quickly, nimbly turning around and hiding her phone behind her back, then grinning as she hid behind Jin Dongtian.

Jin Dongtian immediately understood and spread his arms like a mother hen to block Liu Zhimin.

"Unnie, don't be in such a hurry~" Kim Dong-dong deliberately dragged out her words, a sly glint in her eyes: "You secretly got a boyfriend and didn't even introduce him to us, isn't that a bit too much of a formality~"

"I already said no, give me back my phone!"

"Hey, still won't admit it?" Ningning poked her head out from behind her, adding fuel to the fire by reading aloud:

"'Okay, I won't be late~' 'I'm fine~' 'Okay~' Oh my god! There's even an emoji! (●'◡'●)"

She deliberately imitated Cui Shi'an's tone, reading in a series of twists and turns, which made Jin Dongtian burst out laughing.

Liu Zhimin's cheeks were burning hot enough to fry an egg, and he hurriedly explained, "I was introducing him to a fitness coach... Can you guys please not be so exaggerated every time?"

"Why is unnie blushing?"

"Yeah, someone's been grinning like a cleft-mouthed woman these past few days!"

Liu Zhimin was both embarrassed and anxious. He grabbed Jin Dongtian's neck with one arm and reached out to grab Ningning, saying, "You two are dead today!"