Uneasy daily life

The scholar praised, "Your heart is like jade, outwardly gentle yet inwardly strong."

Suddenly, Xue said, "You are as beautiful as a flower, both inside and out. Would you be willing to share my bed and dance with me tonight?"

The scholar was furious and stormed off.

On his way back, the scholar encountered another feudal lord, Chitanda Eru, and asked her the same question again.

Chitanda said, “When the world returns from chaos to peace, that is good; when lofty aspirations are honed and refined, that is good. If Heaven wishes to accomplish something, people must first plan. Doing good and eliminating evil are the beginning of achieving a complete world. Nothing is more precious for the peace of the world than peace; nothing is more precious for the happiness of the people than harmony. When laws are strict but not harsh, and power is authoritative but virtuous, then the whole world will be at peace; when governing a country, people should be the foundation, and when governing people, goodness should be the priority, then all people will live in harmony.”

The scholar praised, "Although Your Excellency has few soldiers and little strength, you combine benevolence and righteousness with sincerity and kindness, and have great potential."

Chitanda smiled and nodded, when suddenly a stern-faced eunuch stepped out from behind her.

"My lord's benevolence extends throughout the land, why should he worry about a lack of soldiers and generals?" Xiao Zhezi pinched an orchid with his fingers and said sternly, "In my opinion, you are a spy sent by other rebel groups to gather information! My lord, it would be best to arrest and imprison you immediately!"

The scholar coldly replied, "To be close to petty men and keep away from virtuous ministers is the source of chaos; to be close to virtuous ministers and keep away from petty men is the beginning of prosperity. I hope Your Excellency will consider this."

Chitanda shook his head to see the guest off, and the scholar sighed three times as he took his leave.

One day, a scholar visited a famous scholar in the deep mountains, the prince of the Sobu Kingdom, Hayato Hayama.

The scholar asked again, and Ye Shan replied, "The rise and fall of the world all have their reasons. I am devoted to the Dao and do not concern myself with worldly affairs, nor do I have any intention of pursuing power."

The scholar asked, "Among all the feudal lords in the world, is there any who would favor you, sir?"

Ye Shan replied, "Indeed."

The scholar said, "I have long heard that Miura admires you, sir..."

"No," Ye Shan denied. "I have a disciple named Isshiki Iroha. He is ambitious in his youth and famous in his hometown. Many young men gather around him, and he has already become a local lord—if anyone is to bring peace to the world, it will surely be Isshiki."

The scholar was intrigued and searched for the one-colored feather, asking it again.

Yi Se said, "The world does not belong to one person, but to all people. I have been chosen by the people of the world and I will surely be able to quell the chaos."

The scholar asked, "How will you govern the country?"

Yi Se said, "Govern the world with the people of the world."

The scholar asked, "And then?"

Isshiki said, "And then I conquered the world!"

The scholar remained silent.

"I am the chosen one, and a hero!" Isshiki declared proudly. "That mere Miura is old and faded, a dog that has lost its edge. I will crush him in one battle, so that he will not dare to covet my master! Yukinoshita is ignorant of human nature, a lone wolf. Even if he has the courage of ten thousand men, he is no better than Xiang Yu and Lü Bu. I will defeat him a hundredfold! Chitanda is all talk and no action, a woman's compassion, lacking any heroic spirit. I only need to send one general to capture him! The hero of today is none other than me!"

The scholar remained silent, then cupped his hands in farewell.

"Wait a minute!" Yise asked. "I've heard that you've traveled the world, visited various lords, and plan to comment on people and compile a book of daily commentaries to glorify heroes?"

The scholar remained silent for a long while before replying, "Indeed."

How would you rate my performance?

He pressed his sword to his side, smiling menacingly.

The scholar said, "When you are victorious, heaven and earth lend their strength; when you are defeated, you are no longer in control of your own destiny. You will either be an invincible king or a prisoner of defeat."

He left satisfied.

Exactly...

"A storm of criticism arises, and the princes rush to make their names. The fate of the nation is in turmoil, and I will be the first to decide success or failure."

boom!

"To find out what happens next, stay tuned for the next episode. A special magazine will be given away for free tomorrow, so don't miss it..."

Bai Ying rattled off words like a machine gun, then in the blink of an eye, she picked up her schoolbag and rushed toward the school gate.

If I don't run now, I'll be hunted down by the whole group. I can't fall here!

Will I still be caught by the hero after I go back?

Hmph! Even if the hero is only wearing a pair of stockings, it can't stop my determination to do great things!

……

"Hmm... Senior year of high school is really busy. Even private tutoring schools are starting to offer intensive study camps..."

A girl with soft, dark green hair walked towards the school gate with her schoolbag slung over her shoulder. She couldn't help but yawn at the dawning sky. She rubbed the sleepy tears that had squeezed out of the corners of her eyes and covered her mouth with her hand while yawning.

I really envy Senior Yang Nai. Whether it's musical instruments or academics, she can learn so quickly and well.

Shiromaru muttered a few words to himself, thinking of Hino-senpai and then of the student council... He was promoted to student council president by Hino-senpai, and by the time he had barely learned how to do the job, Hino-senpai had already entered university.

Now that it's my turn to prepare for further education, the school must have already started preparing for the student council elections.

At first, Yuuki-senpai's words, "Kimi, you should become the student council president," scared me half to death. But in the end, I actually became the student council president, and with Yuuki-senpai's help, I stumbled through the work of the student council...

It is this very moment that makes memories begin to shine.

With a slight sigh, Shiromaru walked towards the school gate in the early morning and greeted a classmate: "Mina, it's been a long time..."

The girl, who was holding something in her hand and looking at it, turned around and greeted him with a hint of surprise, "Your Majesty, are you cured?"

Cheng Huixun: "?"

what?

Chapter Fourteen: Daily Commentary

"Huh? Isn't that the Emperor's procession?"

"The student council president actually came to school? Could it be that the election is about to begin?"

"They're probably going to announce the election date soon. I'll definitely have to go check it out then."

"Is it possible that the Emperor's illness has improved somewhat, and he wants to reclaim power, but the abdication edict has already been issued, leaving him in a dilemma? In the end, he decides to return to power and run for re-election as the former emperor..."

"Are you kidding me? In our school, the student council president usually serves until graduation and the next election, unless there are special circumstances. Even if Xun Di is elected, he has to step down immediately, right?"

"Isn't there still the issue of repeating a grade?"

"That's even more ridiculous!"

"Then tell me something that isn't ridiculous."

"In my opinion, the emperor is definitely here to campaign for some candidate."

"Aren't all emperors going to abdicate?"

"This doesn't affect her right to vote. She'll definitely use the prestige and connections she's built up over the past three years to help her chosen successor ascend the throne! Don't forget, the third-year students haven't graduated yet and can still vote, enough to influence the entire world! If the Emperor votes for one candidate, not to mention the other third-year students, even former student council members will definitely lean towards the Emperor's choice, and then the friends of those former student council members will be influenced by them..."

"Hiss! Is this what it means to govern the world without leaving home, to be a lone ruler who forms cliques to control the universe? Following this line of thinking, wouldn't the Emperor be able to become the manipulator of power behind the scenes? Even after abdicating, he could still point fingers at the student council..."

"That's right, that's the real reason why the emperor returned to the school."

"Wait a minute, if you put it that way, doesn't that mean every student council president is manipulated by the previous one?"

"Don't you know? The Emperor ascended the throne at a young age, and the ministers were suspicious of the young ruler. The person who stabilized the court for her at that time was a senior who had already graduated... Although that senior did not join the student council, she had connections everywhere."

How high is the sky?

"Don't say it, don't say it."

"Are you going to say it or not?!"

"Ahem, I heard from a senior in the club that it seems to be related to Yukinoshita..."

I think you guys are all talking nonsense.

As Cheng Hui watched several students whispering and talking as they walked into the school, she felt completely lost and headed towards the classroom with a bewildered expression. She realized that it was as if she had a light bulb on her head, as seven or eight out of ten students on the way were paying more or less attention to her, and occasionally there were some strange comments.

"Is Senior Sister Xun back at school? Is she better now?"

"Have you gone crazy from listening to audiobooks? Senior Sister Xun is probably busy with extra classes outside of school, she's not really sick."

Finally, we heard some normal discussion.

Have you seen today's rankings?

"Tsk! Chitanda is always number one, there's definitely something fishy going on!"

"It is said that she and Bai Ying are uncle and niece."

"Huh? The strange generational system in the countryside?"

“I think the Queen has a greater advantage, not only because she has many friends, but also because she has princes to help her.”

"That's not right. It's hard to say who Hayama will side with. That first-year student is the soccer team manager, while Miura is just Hayama's classmate."

"Is Iroha Isshiki not very good? She can never make it into the top of the rankings."

"This list is laughable."

What list? Are so many people really concerned about the student council election?

"Xuexue Emperor conquers all directions! She can overpower all rivals to win first place in literature, and she can quell two major rebellions at the Cultural Festival and the Sports Festival in martial arts. Her reputation is illustrious and her achievements are outstanding. She should be the student council president!"

"No, no! The Snow Emperor is aloof and has few close friends. The election is not yet settled, and she has arbitrarily declared herself emperor. She is merely a vanguard for the king! The Queen is more suitable, with extensive social connections throughout the world. She should be the student council president!"

"Ridiculous! The Queen has a bunch of cronies, yet she hasn't accomplished anything. How can she be the student council president?!"

"Ridiculous! Xue Di has always been strict with people. If she becomes the student council president, do you expect her to be exhausted every day and drown in a sea of ​​problems?!"

I can understand each word individually, but when they're put together, they become gibberish.

"Senior Xun is back at school now, it must be because of the succession issue. Whoever can win her favor will have a significant advantage in the election... Let's quickly inform Yumiko and get Senior Xun's support first."

You've misunderstood; this is a fairly normal illness.

"Where does the emperor rank among the feudal lords?"

"It must be the first column, right? That's the current student council president."

"That is not true. Think about Emperor Xian of Han. He was an emperor in name only, but he was a spectacle in reality. He is not among the warlords of the chaotic times."

"So it's at a level that won't make the list?"

What the heck? How did I suddenly become Emperor Xian of Han? Who is Cao Cao? Is it Senior Yang?

As it turned out, I actually overheard people talking about Senior Yang Nai.

"Hmm? The emperor, who was ill and seeking immortality through cultivation, has suddenly returned to court to govern?! Could it be that he is about to intervene in the struggle for power among the feudal lords?"

"The Emperor is likely to designate Xue Gong as his successor, ostensibly abdicating the throne, but in reality, a move to establish a family dynasty..."

"What's the meaning of this statement?"

"Senior Yang Nai wields immense power in the General Martial Arts Academy, single-handedly supporting Emperor Xun's ascension to the throne. Now that Emperor Xun is about to enter university, he will likely repay Senior Yang Nai's younger sister by helping her become the next student council president, ensuring that power does not fall into the hands of outsiders."

"This is what they call pre-arranged deals, isn't it? It's so corrupt, so incredibly corrupt."

"That's how power is passed down..."

Although I did consider making Yukino Yukinoshita the student council president, is it possible that it's because Yukino Yukinoshita is really suitable?

In the classroom, Shiromaru looked at his two classmates discussing politics face to face, and his expression couldn't help but become strange: "Um... are you two crazy?"

"No, no, no! Of course not!" a girl exclaimed in shock. "The Emperor is blessed with good fortune and will surely recover from his illness and become an immortal. How could he possibly be sick?"

Another girl pretended to grab him and said sternly, "How dare you mention the word 'illness' in front of the Emperor? What are you up to? Are you dissatisfied with the Emperor and wishing him to get sick? Which lord are you working for? Which department do you work for? How many pages are in your household registration book? Tell me the truth right now!"

"You're the one with ulterior motives! I bet you've already sided with Xuexia, and you can't wait for the Emperor to abdicate so you can have a chance to prove yourself a hero!"

Cheng Huixun: "?"

It's confirmed; the illness is quite serious, and the spread is even quite widespread!

"What on earth are you talking about?" Shiromaru was filled with questions, feeling a strange mix of returning to school and being in a mental hospital...

Ugh?

"Why do you all seem to be possessed by a white shadow?"

Cheng Huixun asked curiously, "Could it be that we're cooperating with Bai Ying in some grand performance?"

"Ahem, how could I possibly cooperate with a theatrical freak to act in some weird play?" The two girls who were playing around separated, and one of them chuckled, "Maybe it's because I've been listening to too many storytelling performances lately, but the student council election is quite interesting."

Interesting? For 70-80% of students, student council elections are probably something they don't care about, right?

The current situation is completely different from the student council elections I experienced.

Just as Shiromaru was about to ask more questions, a boy suddenly ran excitedly into the classroom, carrying a stack of things in his hand—it seemed to be the same thing Mina had seen at the school gate.