Extra: Master

It took a long time to travel from Beijing to Yizhou. Zhou Gongyu had never told Xiaoman about fake death during these days. Even if he wanted to come to find her, he would not mention it at all.

After the joy of reunion, we naturally have to start to settle the accounts.

Thinking of the days when she was so sad that she couldn't breathe a few days ago, she couldn't help but say annoyed: "Why didn't you send me a letter to me in advance, at least let me know that there is no need to do this..."

“Worry about this?”

His eyes became a little resentful, as if he had met an abandoned woman who was unfaithful.

"I thought you didn't care about me anymore."

Xiaoman suddenly felt that she didn't know how to speak. She was silent for a while and became a little guilty. She glanced at him and asked, "Have you sent someone to monitor me?"

He admitted to being open-minded.

"It's not surveillance, it's just to take care of me if you're living a stable life."

The person who took care of Xiaoman in Yizhou was undoubtedly from the Jiang Mansion. Not only did he take care of him, but he also told Zhou Gongyu about Xiaoman's daily life, so meticulous that he even wrote what she had eaten and whether her appetite was good in the letter to let him know.

In more than a year, a thick round of letters has been accumulated, filling the wooden box beside the desk.

Before leaving, he burned it clean again.

When he had nothing to do on weekdays, he would look at the letters, as if he could see scenes of her growing flowers and grass in the yard and laughing with the people around him. The long night could barely be able to comfort her.

He already had an obsession with Xiaoman.

He didn't want to change, and he was willing to be obsessed with her until the loess and white bones.

Xiaoman didn't know what weight he had in Zhou Gongyu's heart.

But at least now I can understand that she is not the secondary one, nor is she always given up.

Seeing that Xiaoman had not spoken for a long time, Zhou Gongyu thought she was sulking about the fake death and was planning how to coax her, so she heard her whisper: "It's okay."

Her eyelashes trembled, like a light butterfly wing, and her lips pursed in a curve.

The side face is gentle and quiet, but the eyes are bright, full of the floating light falling from the forest.

"I care about you very much, and that doesn't matter anymore."

Xiaoman held Zhou Gongyu's hand tightly and raised his face to look at the wisteria above his head.

Nine years ago, the wisteria flowers that first met in the prime minister's mansion were still blooming vigorously above their heads through the years, through countless winds, frosts, rains and snows.

This time, the flowers did not bloom in the cage.

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When he went down the mountain, Xiaoman did not see Mr. Liu. Bai Yan said that he left in a hurry for some reason.

It seems that Zhou Gongyu is indispensable to interfering with it, but it’s good that she has no intention of Mr. Liu and really doesn’t want to bother with anything anymore.

Bai Yan had scars on her hands, and the sword that had not left her body for more than 20 years was also removed, and a light dagger was still hidden in her sleeve.

When she saw Zhou Gongyu, she was only briefly surprised and did not react much.

Zhou Gongyu pulled Xiaoman's hand and walked slowly down the mountain with her.

The ancient bell in Liquan Temple was ringing, and the thick and long bells alarmed the birds. The breeze slowly came from the forest, waving his white long gown.

“How are you doing these days?”

He asked.

"I thought you knew it all, why bother asking again."

Zhou Gongyu chuckled: "You said it yourself and told it to others, it is always different."

She thought for a moment and picked some interesting things to tell him: "Actually, I have lived a pretty good life these days. The few shops and fields that my adopted mother gave me were not idle, but she earned a lot of money. I also helped the business bank, and my adoptive father and third brother also taught me a lot of things.

The adopted mother advised her to take up her father for a long time, which made him want to start a female school. Now the Jiang family’s academy has also begun to recruit women, but there are very few people coming. Only the five of them sent their daughter to teach for the sake of their adoptive father.

But it doesn't matter, it will always get better."

Zhou Qiaoyu remembered what she said in the academy and couldn't help but look at the bluestone steps on the soles of her feet.

"As you said at the beginning, at least you have to give it a try, there will always be someone who wants to make the first one."

"Bai Yan said she wanted to stay here and try to live the life of an ordinary person.

Because Fu Tao was sold into a brothel in the past, she saw the dirty things inside and now she hates men very much.

She wanted to continue studying medicine and then open a clinic that only treats women. Like Dr. Lin, she ignored the eyes of others and did what she thought was right.

The same is true for Li Yu, but it is actually no different.

Only by putting on the shackles of the world can you restrain yourself. If you are like Mr. Shi and Dr. Lin, you will not be depressed.

A few days ago, I heard a female student in the academy say that she would become an official in the future..." Xiaoman mentioned these things and couldn't help but smile.

She would also feel a little proud of this, and would feel that she could change something. Even if it was just a subtle change, it would not be enough to shake anything, but it could already inspire her.

When Xiaoman said these words, there seemed to be a piercing light in his eyes.

Zhou Gongyu listened quietly, occasionally responded a few words, and his eyes were filled with gentleness when he looked at her.

After returning to the county magistrate's mansion, the subordinate came up to ask who Zhou Gongyu was. Xiaoman immediately made up an identity for him: "This is Mr. Zhou from the capital. He used to be a teacher in the academy. Some troubles happened at home. He came to Yizhou to join me and wanted to find an errand in the academy."

After hearing what Xiaoman said, the servant couldn't help but look at him twice.

After all, "Zhou" is the imperial surname, so perhaps his ancestors have a connection with the royal family.

Because of his good-looking appearance and extraordinary demeanor, the maid also looked at him sideways frequently.

Zhou Gongyu leaned over slightly and whispered in her ear: "Do you want me to go to the academy master?"

Seeing the two of them getting close to each other, the maid showed a little surprise on her face.

Most people in the mansion knew that Xiaoman went to the palace to be the crown princess, and later came back with a concealed identity. As for what happened, they had no way to explore and dared not go out to talk nonsense. However, a man with a very good appearance suddenly appeared and was an old acquaintance with the former crown princess, which inevitably made people think too much.

Some people were suspicious and hurried to talk about this with Mrs. Jiang.

Mrs. Jiang was afraid that Xiaoman was simply kind-hearted and deceived by some uncontrollable man, so she soon took her maid to find her.

As soon as he walked to the gate of the yard, he heard Xiaoman shouting in a brisk tone: "Brother Gongyu..."

Mrs. Jiang was startled when she heard it outside. She thought Xiaoman was hysterical and started talking nonsense. She quickly pushed the door and happened to see a scene in front of her.

The late emperor, who had been burned to ashes in the palace, is now standing in front of Xiaoman, standing in front of her, and smiling kindly when she saw her coming.

"The adoptive mother is here."

It was obviously her own residence, but when facing Zhou Gongyu, she seemed like an outsider. She looked at Xiaoman with restraint and at a loss, and reflexively wanted to kneel down and salute. Zhou Gongyu walked to help her up.

"The adoptive mother doesn't have to be too polite. Now I am no longer the emperor, but Xiaoman's husband."

Mrs. Jiang was so angry that she was crying for these two words, and she felt like there was thunder roaring in her ears.

It is really strange. It is obvious that her son-in-law is now the son and her daughter is the queen, but she finds it even more difficult to accept when facing this deceased "Last Emperor".

Xiaoman saw her expression and could guess what she was thinking, so he pulled Zhou Gongyu behind him and explained to her: "I will tell my adopted mother later. I lied to the outside world that Brother Gongyu is an old friend from the capital. I want to find a master in the academy to cover up. After a few days, we will go to Jiangnan together."

Mrs. Jiang secretly glanced at Zhou Gongyu, and saw that his eyes were filled with smiles, her heart was trembling again, and she looked at Xiaoman hesitantly: "All these are up to you, I...I will say to your adoptive father?"

Zhou Gongyu: "Then I thank my adopted mother."

When Mrs. Jiang heard this, her eyes twitched again. Even though she had countless doubts in her heart, she couldn't ask at this moment, and she found an excuse to leave.

After Mrs. Jiang left, Xiaoman said, "You scared my adopted mother."

"What's wrong?"

"She definitely didn't expect you to give up the throne and come to Yizhou for my sake. Even I was a little dazed, as if I was dreaming."

Zhou Gongyu laughed, lowered his head and kissed him. Until she couldn't breathe, a vague sentence spilled out from his lips and teeth.

"Do you still think it's a dream?"

When Xiaoman saw his slightly wet lips, his cheeks couldn't help but feel hot, and he crawled into his arms in a silence.

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County Governor Jiang knew that Zhou Gongyu was actually pretending to die. He had a serious and calm expression in the past, and his face showed confusion and confusion.

After placing tea with Zhou Gongyu under the eaves and saying some words, the governor of County Jiang finally accepted the reality that they pretended to die and "elope".

Because Xiaoman was injured in the day of the palace, he returned to Ba County to recuperate for a long time before he recovered a lot.

Zhou Gongyu wanted to wait until she arranged everything in Yizhou before leaving. The two of them discussed the specific place they went.

He had no objection to this, it was all based on Xiaoman's liking.

He said to the outside world that he was Xiaoman's distant relative in the capital. He was a teacher in the academy for a while and had his own yard. But in fact, he would go to Xiaoman's house to rest every night, and his house was just a concealer.

Especially when it comes to being a master, Xiaoman himself has a deep understanding of it.

She taught all the innocent girls herself. Even if she was a little naughty and cried, she would be better than the most noisy teenager.

In addition to the diligent and hardworking anemia, the Jiang family’s academy is also indispensable for the playboys who are rich and wealthy officials in the local area.

Such people are the most difficult to educate and are very disobedient.
To be continued...