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Time was so slow that Zhuang Li felt that she could almost see the growth of all living things. The chirping of cicadas, the rain of summer rain, they all landed in the pot of flowers where a pomegranate that had been meticulously cut by a eunuch had already bloomed and bore a few small fruits. Zhuang Li liked pomegranates, there were more pomegranates in the Western Regions, which had more thin skin and juices. Ge Ya cut them open with a small knife, and the pomegranate seeds became as clear as crystals.

Firstly, the climate here was not suitable for pomegranate cultivation, and even if there was, it would not grow too well. It was not big enough, and the juice was not sweet enough. The pomegranates in the palace were shipped back from a thousand miles away. Even if they were to be ridden quickly, they would still be ruined by the rough and rough roads, the remaining of them being able to be delivered to the palace would naturally make them look expensive. Even a eunuch like Eunuch Li would be able to eat them, let alone a teahouse like Zhuang Li.

Moreover, before he came here, he lived in the Plum Court, so it was already good if he could eat something, but how could he think of pomegranate? Xiao Bai often brought some fruits here, which were also common in the market. It was possible to purchase some fruits, so this meeting watched as the small pomegranate fruit grew day by day in the courtyard outside the Imperial Study.

After a long day, when dusk was falling, she would hear the sound of Heart Nurturing Palace from afar. As the emperor was walking towards them, she also started to get busy, changing the water from the teapot into a new mountain spring, heating up a small stove, preparing the tea leaves, and arranging the flower plates in advance. When the emperor was sitting in front of his desk, there was a cup of tea with a suitable temperature for him. As she waited in the tea room, she watched as the small iron stove began to rumble with smoke. In the quiet night, her voice became especially friendly, the Imperial Study outside had always been replaced with ice, and the ice had always been replaced with cool ice. The ice had always been added with cool oil, and there was a slight refreshing scent in the air as she carried the tea out, looking at the emperor in front of the desk. He felt extremely satisfied with the other party's actions.

It was as if her entire life was intact. If one day the emperor didn't show up, she wouldn't have to wait in the tea room for him. Instead, she felt as if something was missing in her heart, as if there was nothing there.

Even being a maid who served tea felt great satisfaction. No matter what, she had lived in a modern life, had received such education, and had studied in a university for four whole years before coming out as a talent from the new society. He had been studying hard for more than ten years, and now he was willing to be a servant.

When it came to reading, most of the people reading Phoenix Dynasty were men. He had read many poems and books, and in order to one day be able to achieve a good reputation, he had glorified his ancestors. Phoenix Dynasty did not specify a rule that women were not allowed to read books. The reason why there were so few women studying was because reading books really did cost quite a bit of silver, so poor families naturally did not think of it. After all, women did not have that much youth to spend on studying. A woman with Phoenix Dynasty could marry at the age of seventeen or eighteen. If she married someone, she would begin to spread the branches and leaves of her family, serving her husband and raising his children, and would naturally be unable to continue reading. If she did not marry anyone, she would be able to study all the way until she turned thirty, without taking her title, and facing the risk of becoming an old woman who could not marry herself at all.

For example, the Prime Minister Zhao had specially invited the old teachers of the private school back then to teach them how to read the moral scriptures. However, the young ladies, even if they were to read their poems to the fullest, would only realize that it was useless, and that the reality and helplessness of life would never be completely revealed to them when they were mature enough to understand that it was impossible for them to live a life like a beautiful poem. Furthermore, the words that were in their stomachs would probably have the effect of filling the women with grief when they were young.

Although Zhuang Li could be considered to have had ten years of hard work experience, thinking that she should be the elite of this society when they returned to this era where no science existed, it was only later that she realized that her studies were incompatible with the culture of Phoenix Dynasty. If she were to use the Phoenix Dynasty's examination system, she would have to start from the very beginning. So for her, although she felt that she was a talent in the new society, she wouldn't be able to play any role here. In terms of West Cold, Ge Ya and Xi Cuo were naturally free people.

If she was happy, she would drink and sing. If she was unhappy, she would wave her small whip around, wanting to go out and fight with someone. Life is for freedom and happiness, so Zhuang Li naturally lived exceptionally well with her, and had never once thought about whether or not she had any culture in this world.

It was only now, after staying in the Imperial Study all the time, did he deeply realize that he actually knew nothing about many things. His knowledge and insight could not compare to that of the eunuch's Eunuch Li.

She was just a small palace maid, and being able to read was already quite good … Furthermore, since Zhuang Li mentioned to the emperor about cutting a river to cure the water, the emperor had a whole new level of respect for him.

Zhuang Li thought that the Emperor felt that her strange talent was similar to that of a country bumpkin who walked on the wrong path with his sword.

But at that moment, he felt exceptionally happy because he was of use and because the emperor was willing to listen to him. Suddenly, their relationship became extremely delicate. Zhuang Li thought that only he could feel this kind of indescribable feelings.

Since when had he started to spend a lot of time waiting in the teahouse? In the midst of the fragrant tea, he thought about that person's appearance; That person's happiness and worry, seemed to have grown a line that led to nothing. It also affected Zhuang Li's thoughts and emotions …

Because staying here, the Spring Flower's Summer Cicada seemed to have more meaning. At the very least, it was worth it for her to continue like this.

The red jade bracelet that the Prince Bi had sent over was extremely rare. When the young eunuch had sent it over, Zhuang Li had always felt that it was possible to negotiate with the Prince Bi. He seemed to have accepted Zhuang Li's many secrets that came from the modern era, the so-called "good teacher" and "good friend".

That man seemed to be different from all the other people in the capital. Sometimes, he seemed to be an egret flying in the vast sky, unable to defeat both the palace and the capital. His wings were pure white and he had never stained a speck of dust. At other times, he was like a prison, locking himself up. No one could get close. No one could understand his hardships and sorrows. He could only curl up in a corner, tightly hugging his own pain as he walked towards his demise.

Zhuang Li looked at the jade bracelet that was completely red, it was filled with veins that looked like jade marrow, and it was actually pretty and rare, but after all, this item was too valuable, even if she was a good friend of the Prince Bi, she couldn't accept it. At that time, she had accepted it, since she didn't want to make it difficult for the young eunuch, but she thought that if there was a chance, she would have to return it back, and it would be too hateful for a small palace girl like herself to wear such a precious item. If he did not put it on, it would be another amassing of heavenly objects.

However, Prince Bi had not appeared in the palace ever since he returned from Mongolia and was said to be very sick. He didn't know what was going on. Although many people knew about it, few went to visit him. After all, he was the former crown prince. Even though he looked impressive on the surface, there were too many pros and cons involved. If he got too close and worried about whether or not someone was using this opportunity to blow the wind in front of the Emperor, saying that he was plotting against another master, this would be a big deal.

Thinking back to the court officials who crowded the Prince Bi, they all went to Wang Su's side. Although it was to protect themselves, it was the sadness of a few people leaving.

The relationship between Zhuang Li and him could also be considered as a friend, so it was natural for him to take a look. Furthermore, Zhuang Li wasn't someone from the political scene, so she wouldn't be crowned as a relative just because she went to see the Prince Bi. Although she had the name of a Imperial Noble Lady, in reality, she was only a young palace maid who was enjoying tea, but even if Zhuang Li wanted to see him, he did not have the chance to leave the palace. The Eunuch Li, who had the most authority amongst the servants she knew, had the chance to leave the palace, because he would arrange for the young eunuch to purchase something that was not in the palace, or to do something for the emperor.

Zhuang Li could only trust Qing You.

Although there was still Li Liangxiao … However, Li Liangxiao was a confidant of the Emperor. If he was crowned with the title of a jade-related child, he would probably be directly bestowed death by the Emperor …

Thinking about that, Zhuang Li could only shake her head. Coincidentally, she saw a young eunuch standing at the Imperial Study entrance.

Isn't that the young eunuch who delivered the bracelet to him for the Prince Bi a few days ago?

Zhuang Li was shocked, and hurriedly called for him.

"Are you really from the palace?" Zhuang Li asked.

"Otherwise?" He innocently raised his head. His small face was white and clean, and revealed a sense of excitement.

"What's your name? Which hall? "

"My name is Xiao Wanzi, and I hold a small lantern with my Dew Palace."

He actually had a proud expression on his face as he said this …

Dew Palace? These words were extremely unfamiliar to Zhuang Li, she had never heard of a place called Dew Palace in the palace, so she continued to ask.

"Which empress is living in this Dew Palace?"

The little guy tilted his head back and actually started laughing. He was still very young, and could even be said to be too young. When he laughed, his voice was as small as a child's cackle, making people feel that he was somewhat adorable.

"Dew Palace is a place to remember the empress dowager. The empress dowager had already passed away for many years, and the former emperor had a good relationship with her mother. Where did this' Empress' come from? When the Empress Dowager was alive, she was very lively. She said that the morning dew was a blessing bestowed from heaven, so she called it Dew Palace. You still have the nerve to say that you're a servant in the palace, and don't even know this much.

He spoke with extreme pride. He looked like a jubilant kid who wanted to push him to the ground and give him a good spanking …

Zhuang Li was speechless. She slapped him on the head with her palm. So it turned out that Dew Palace, which sounded like a pure heart with few desires, was actually the grandmother of the emperor who lived with him before.

"Is this just a place to commemorate Her Majesty's Ramadan? What's there to be proud of? Why would the Emperor cut my head off for such a small matter? "I still don't have that much skill, but you think too highly of me …"

"That's not certain, but with your brain …" It was still hanging in the air. Who knew how much trouble it would cause? "Tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk …" His face was filled with disdain, and he was in a state of endless discussion.

Zhuang Li really couldn't stand this brat who had such a blabbermouth. He pinched his ears harder and harder, all the way until he begged for mercy.

Meet the wind to make to please people...

"That's more like it …" Zhuang Li clapped her hands and finally let him go.

"Why would someone from your Dew Palace come to this place?"

"You don't understand …" I, Xiao Wanzi, am a famous person... "

Seeing that the child had started to act pretentiously again, Zhuang Li immediately reached out and twisted that ear of his. The child quickly begged, "Alright, alright, sister, you can't change ears!"

"You want to change ears?"

The fellow hurriedly covered both his ears with his hands.

"It's best not to pinch …"

"Cut the crap, why did you come to the Imperial Study?"