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Great Flame Kingdom.

The palace school was located on the east side of the palace, occupying a spacious and solemn courtyard all to itself.

The ground is paved with blue bricks, the eaves and brackets are flying, and the vermilion columns exude imperial majesty.

The environment here is undoubtedly extremely grand and sophisticated, with every detail showcasing the nobility and unquestionable authority of royal education.

But at the same time, there is a suffocating seriousness, coldness, and ubiquitous, extremely harsh rules.

Shu Rou, the most noble princess of the Great Flame Kingdom, was sitting in the very center of the front row—not as a privilege, but to make it easier for the teacher on the podium to give her "special attention".

She was the youngest and shortest; sitting in the large chair, her feet couldn't even reach the ground.

The instructor was an elderly Confucian scholar who was over sixty years old, had once served as the Grand Academician of the Hanlin Academy, and was known for his rigid and strict manner.

Holding a thick, heavy purple bamboo ruler, he explained the Analects, Book 1, Chapter 1, word by word, in a flat, dry, and hoarse voice.

Confucius said: “Is it not pleasant to learn with a constant perseverance and application? Is it not delightful to have friends coming from afar? Is it not the mark of a gentleman to remain unperturbed when others do not recognize his merits?”

After he finished reading, the ruler struck the edge of the rosewood desk in front of Shu Rou with a "snap," producing a dull and extremely intimidating sound.

"Your Highness, what is the meaning of this sentence? Recite it for me." The teacher's gaze was like two cold awls, nailing to Shu Rou's face.

Shu Rou's mind was buzzing.

The difficult words and lengthy explanations that came out of the teacher's mouth were like a gust of wind that brushed past her ears, leaving nothing behind.

She couldn't understand or remember any of those "hu" sounds.

She only felt the hardness of the chair, the heaviness of the clothes, and the teacher's gaze making her feel like she was sitting on pins and needles.

She couldn't help but look up, a pitiful expression on her face, and choked out, "Teacher, I...I didn't remember..."

This tactic had always worked against Yao Jingyuan, but this time she was destined to miscalculate.

"Didn't you remember?!" The Master remained completely unmoved.

His white eyebrows suddenly shot up, his old face darkened, and he raised the ruler in his hand. "Give me your hand!"

Shu Rou trembled with fright, tears welling up instantly. She instinctively pulled her hand back, saying, "Master, I'll listen to it again, I..."

"Snapped!"

The ruler whistled through the air and landed heavily on her fingers, which had just extended a little beyond the table!

Instantly, her fair and delicate fingers became red and swollen, and the burning pain made her cry out loud.

"Stop crying!" the teacher shouted sternly, startling the other children, who lowered their heads even further.

Little did he know that he was secretly suffering in his heart.

His Majesty has decreed that if the eldest princess cannot memorize it within three days, his head will be in danger!

He no longer cared about his fear and respect for the princess.

She must memorize it within three days!

Thinking this, the ruler struck the table again, startling Shu Rou so much that her crying stopped abruptly.

"Keep reciting! If you can't recite it, you'll stay here until nightfall! No food, no rest! You can leave when you've memorized it!"

Shu Rou cried so hard she could barely breathe, feeling both pain and fear, as well as grievance.

Instinctively, her tear-blurred vision drifted towards the high window—

She saw the dazzlingly bright "castle" on the screen, and the children dressed in beautiful clothes, laughing carefree.

She saw that little beggar she both loathed and envied!

She was sitting on the soft carpet, playing with colorful wooden blocks with the other children, a pure and happy smile on her little face.

A beautiful and gentle female teacher squatted down beside her, smiling and talking to her, and finally patted her head!

She actually dared to raise her hand, walk to the front, answer a question, and then everyone applauded for her. The female teacher even praised her as "great"!

Why should I?!

Shu Rou suddenly turned her head and stared intently at the Analects of Confucius that was spread out in front of her, exuding the smell of old ink.

Her fingernails dug deep into her swollen palms, causing a sharp pain, but it was nothing compared to the burning jealousy and resentment in her heart!

Why should that little bastard who crawled out of the cold palace, that lowly bastard who isn't even worthy of licking her shoe soles, be allowed to do this?

To be treated so gently in such a beautiful and fun place, to play with so many children, and to be praised by everyone?!

And she was the most noble princess of the Great Flame Kingdom, the one who deserved everything!

Yet, in this cold, coffin-like hall, they are forced to wear these heavy, ugly clothes! Their hands are slapped with a ruler by an old man dressed in a coffin! They are forced to memorize these tattered books that they neither understand nor want to understand!

She can't eat or rest if she can't memorize it!

It's all Yao Jingyuan's fault! That good-for-nothing! He's utterly useless!

And what about the Queen Mother! Why is she so cruel to herself?!

Why can't they treat themselves even a little bit better, like Lin Ye treated that little beggar?! Even just a tiny bit!

Resentment, like vines, grew wildly and entangled in her tender yet twisted heart, almost suffocating her.

She hated Shu Jingwei, Yao Jingyuan, the fierce and menacing teacher in front of her, and even the little girl in the sky who was living a carefree life and laughing irritatingly!

I was so angry I wanted to tear everything in front of me to shreds!

"Don't multitask! Your Highness, where are you daydreaming again?!" The teacher's stern shout and the loud thud of the ruler striking the table pulled Shu Rou back to reality.

She trembled, and large, scalding tears fell onto the pages of the Analects, blurring the ancient ink characters, just like her current, murky emotions.

……

Taihe Hall Square.

Shu Jingwei sat high on the dragon throne, while Yao Jingyuan sat below her.

A cold and fragile calm remained between the two, but their gazes were fixed on the sky.

Shu Jingwei watched as Xiaodouzi happily integrated into the group, was encouraged, and was praised on the sky. She saw the bright, free, and respectful environment around her, and the untroubled, vibrant smile on her face.

Her fingers unconsciously gripped the cold golden dragon carving on the armrest of the dragon throne, her knuckles turning bluish-white from the force.

On what grounds?

Why is it that the daughter she abandoned can still attend such a good school and live such a good life?!

She couldn't help but think of her childhood.

Because her maternal clan was weak, she was the least favored princess in the palace.

The other princes and princesses had beautiful toys and new clothes, but she didn't.

They could learn from great scholars, but she could only pick up the old books they didn't want.

They played in groups, but never included her, and would even deliberately tease her.

He threw mud on her skirt, stole the snacks she had finally gotten, and then ran to his father to complain, saying that she had started it.

Her father never listened to her explanations; he would only scold her for being "restless" and "troublemaking."

All her happiness came from those who had bullied her in the past—

One by one!

trample it underfoot!

Looking at their fearful and pleading faces.

That was the happiest time of her life.

She had never experienced the pure, equal, and benevolent warmth that shone through the sky.

A mixture of bitterness, violence, and a deeper emptiness churned violently in her chest.

The brighter the little boy's smile on the sky, the more beautiful the bright and heartwarming scene became—

It became more and more like a mirror, reflecting the paleness and distortion of her own past life.

And a certain warmth that I, sitting in this highest position of power, still cannot give or receive.

This made her feel extremely uncomfortable, as if thorns were pricking her all over her body.

Do not!

She abruptly extinguished the thought that was bothering her.

Lin Ye must have ulterior motives!

Such pampering is nothing short of "killing with kindness"!

If she is spoiled and becomes arrogant, she will be shattered when she loses her protection!

Moreover, that kindergarten, it seems so wonderful.

But those inside are all children of high-ranking officials and nobles. Having been exposed to such things since childhood, how could their minds be simple?

Little Douzi looks so silly, laughing happily now, but sooner or later he'll be eaten alive, leaving not even bones behind!

Yes, that must be it!

She's waiting to see the day this false beauty shatter!

Shu Jingwei armed herself with malicious speculation, trying to dispel the unfamiliar stinging sensation that kept rising in her heart.

Just as everyone in the Great Flame Kingdom was immersed in the beautiful scenery brought by the sky.

At this moment, something was quietly descending upon the borders of the Great Flame Kingdom...