The candlelight sways, and only a faint cat meow is left in the silence.

Zhou Gongyu's eyes stopped on the dead branches in front of the desk.

The dead branches were placed on his desk for more than October.

Fragile and easy to fold, without vitality and beauty.

When others see it, they will only feel that they don’t know what they say and cannot understand why he cherishes a dead branch.

He was almost unable to figure it out.

During the Flower Festival, women will give flowers to their dear lovers.

This flower was stolen from Han Shi and did not belong to him.

Xiaoman has long disliked wisteria. She liked the gardenias that Han Shi gave her.

Han Shi could make her smile when she held a pot of unopened green leaves, but she never was happy when facing the colorful flowers in the East Palace.

"It's dark, I'll send you back to your room to rest."

Zhou Gongyu calmed down the coldness in his eyebrows and said in a warm voice.

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When Xu Yan's reputation became so popular that the people heard about it, the emperor went to the East Palace and asked someone to take a look at her mouth.

He was in the palace for too long, and gradually, Xu Yan really thought he was an important figure.

At least in the eyes of the prince, she was still a little worthy.

So after being punished by the queen, she brought a cup of soup to find Zhou Gongyu in grievance, but was thrown out by the soup and the people.

The soup is sprinkled on the dress, which is very embarrassing.

Just at this moment, Xiaoman was sitting in the distance with the cat in his arms, talking and laughing with Bai Yan.

Xu Yan was jealous and thought that she was laughing at her, but she didn't dare to really offend Xiaoman, so she had to leave angrily.

During this period, Xiaoman often left the palace and helped Shi Xueqing adjust the way he taught students in the academy.

The academy has been established for a long time, but there has never been a serious name. Shi Xueqing asked her to think about it.

The first female student must have a good name, but she thought about it for several days but couldn't think of it.

Until I was reading history books, I saw the princess who ascended the throne and became the emperor, and later historians, who called her a rebellious person.

In the eyes of most people, "deviousness" is not a good word. It is the same as a traitor, and it is generally criticized by people.

I think I have been in the academy for so long, and the rumors and absurd slander have never stopped. The matter of running a female school is also in line with the rebellion in the eyes of the world.

Finally, Xiaoman said concisely and directly named the academy with the word "Li Jing".

That day, Zhou Gongyu stood at the door of the school, watching Xiaoman lift up his sleeves, with a gentle tone but firm eyes. He said to more than 20 female students in the hall: "The original meaning of giving this name to the academy is also very simple.

As women, you are born with many shackles and will live uneasy for life.

And I hope you can break away from the economy of the world and the classics and dogmas that bind you.

Don’t be afraid of people’s words and difficulties, live freely and at will, and have the right to choose.

You can become an amazing scholar like Mr. Shi, or you can save lives and heal the wounded like Dr. Lin.

In the previous dynasty, Lord Lu was an official in the court with his daughter, and there were also heroines like Mrs. Cheng on the battlefield.

And I hope you will have more ways to live in the future, whether it is famous or unknown, as long as you live up to your original intention, any of them will be wonderful.

Even if I marry a wife in the future, choose to take care of my husband and children, and live my life safely and smoothly, I will be happy for you."

The students in the classroom looked respectful, and all sat upright, listening carefully to Xiaoman's teachings.

Zhou Gongyu looked at Xiaoman standing on the stage confidently and calmly, and suddenly felt a little dazed.

I just felt that the little girl who was crying and rushing into his arms seemed to have transformed into another person, but when I looked at her again, I felt that nothing had changed.

She is still gentle and tolerant. After overcoming countless pains, she strives to live tenaciously and blooms above the thorns with a vigorous posture.

Xiaoman put down the book, looked at Zhou Gongyu who was standing against the light at the door, and smiled: "The matter is done, we can leave now."
Chapter completed!