The Imperial College's

Eps. 19: The deal

Ever since the family's internal court hearing at Mingyan Palace happened some time ago, Huang Yunxi had continued to shut herself down. He just went out of the dorm to class, then when he was done he would go back to his room. He also often truant if by any chance there was a lesson that Yuwen Yue was able to teach. The reasons are always many, the wits never run out. His behavior is getting weirder and stranger.

Huang Yunxi purposely dodged so that she would not meet the man. If it met, then a world war would definitely be unavoidable. That was because the statement he made the other day had a big impact on the future and fate of him and Yuwen Yue. His father took his words seriously, so Huang Yunxi could not escape anymore. Though he only spoke carelessly so that his honorable father would no longer force him to marry to the border. Who knows, what he did turned around to attack him.

“This is the name of the weapon of eating sir! Why am I being such a fool?”

Yuwen Yue too! Why didn't the man ask Emperor Huang Yun Yi to reconsider. As a devout subordinate, Yuwen Yue should know how to work when she is threatened. The protest was done half-heartedly. Between want and not. This was what made Huang Yunxi even more unwilling to meet the man.

In fact, since returning from the palace, he had not had a good day. His mind was always floating, flying at the point where he imagined how dreadful a wedding day would be if it came. He was young, there were still many worlds he had yet to visit. If married, wouldn't it just be a mistress and stay at home all day?

If he could, he wanted to have the system reset the character settings and plot as well as choose a new character. But the system has disappeared. If he does not succeed in completing the mission that is not clear, then forever the sound of the system will not appear and the possibility to return will be destroyed. Even though he could ask for anything he thought, it all still could not be an entertainer.

“How is this?”

Again he asked himself. The grass in the yard, the peach tree whose flowers are blooming, the fish in the pond and the growing lotus must have been tired of hearing the chatter. Huang Yunxi sat all day by the pond, throwing stones and teasing koi fish.

Every now and then he glanced at the crowd of students who were resting and playing. How pleasant their lives are. Huang Yunxi freedom-lover who did not like to be tied to various rules could now only lament his own fate.

Being a princess and a descendant of an honorable royal family turned out to be inseparable from misfortune. It is a luxury, but it has no freedom. Every step will be a conversation.

“Can't! I've got to talk to that Wood Face!”

His steps are so sure. Huang Yunxi indeed had to talk to Yuwen Yue if she did not want to continue like this. Huang Yunxi could not continuously dodge and hide like a fugitive.

“Teacher,” calls him when he gets in front of Vice-Advisor's reading room.

The door's still closed. Could it be that Yuwen Yue was still teaching in the classroom? Or is that guy out getting business done? The day is not too late, the schedule should be finished if you look at ordinary days.

“Teacher?”

There is no answer from within. Huang Yunxi opened the door, apparently unlocked. There was no one in the spacious and comfortable reading room. Yuwen Yue was indeed not here. That guy must be going somewhere. Although he already knew what he was looking for was not there, Huang Yunxi had yet to leave. The girl walked over to the study desk she used to write calligraphy on.

On the table, there were many papers containing scribbles of Mandarin script. The papers did not contain poetry or calligraphy, but rather case analysis. Huang Yunxi tried to connect every one of his writings, but found nothing. His head was dizzy and his eyes were sore.

Huang Yunxi's eyes then caught a paper containing the inscription referring to Fang Jianming's name. Only then could he conclude that these scribbles might be an analysis of the White Flower poison case and the list of its victims. Apparently, this case has not been investigated.

“Huang Yunxi? What are you doing here?”

Huang Yunxi reflexes raised her head. In the doorway, Yuwen Yue appeared in a light blue dress. He looked at Huang Yunxi, his forehead wrinkled and his firm black brows almost fused together. His right hand held a document, while his left hand held a fan.

“Teacher, you're investigating a case huh?”

“I asked you. Why are you asking back?”

“I asked to be sure. Isn't that right, Guru?”

“Yunxi, what are you doing here?”

Oh, these scribbles made Huang Yunxi almost forget the purpose of his arrival. The girl then sat on the oversized chair of Yuwen Yue without hesitation. Yuwen Yue himself just shook his head looking at the behavior of this rare disciple.

“I want to talk about marriage with you.”

Yuwen Yue reflexively looked at him again.

“Are you not satisfied with setting me up?”

“Teacher, I didn't know that dad would take seriously.”

“That's because you didn't study well. If you study well, you won't be careless and say such absurd things.”

“Alright, I'm the guilty one here.”

“You know? Today I was detained by my parents for this matter. I was also assaulted by hundreds of questions while in court because your father told his officials.”

“Then how?”

Yuwen Yue and Huang Yunxi were both speechless. This marriage is sure to happen. If Emperor Huang Yun Yi had already informed his officials, it meant that he was not messing around with his words. For a long time, the words of an Emperor had always come true. Huang Yunxi also believed in it.

“How else? Refusing is no longer possible. Avoiding will also only lead to chaos and distrust. Moreover, the decree will arrive in two days.”

“So, we have to accept it?”

“Then do you want to be called a rebel and imposter Emperor?”

“Teacher, I have an idea!”

“If your idea is to pretend to be dead or have another lover, don't talk again.”

“Listen to me! We cannot resist or avoid. But, we might be able to postpone it!”

Yuwen Yue's eyes squinted. This girl seems to have a way out.

“Pending how?”

“We remain married, but not in the near future. The decree may come, but is not the date and the month not mentioned? We can buy time as long as possible. When the time comes, then we can carry out his orders.”

“Why? You want to ask for time to make me fall in love with you?”

Huang Yunxi hated the eyes of Yuwen Yue who was looking at her flirtatiously. This man can't help but disturb his mood while being like this? He kindly offered a solution, but Yuwen Yue instead teased him. He seemed to really want to feel the rampage of a lioness.

“Fell in love what? I have absolutely no intention of boring things that waste a lot of my time.”

“Your advice can too. But, we can not postpone it continuously.”

“It's only a matter of time.”

“Hm. Looks interesting. Is there any more?”

“Let's make a deal. If it can't be postponed, get married. However, each of us lives according to circumstances before marriage. Can't bother each other. In the presence of people must be harmonious, in the presence of the father must remain devoted. How?”

“Where is such an unreasonable thing?”

“What makes no sense?”

Yuwen Yue sighed for a moment, regulating emotions so as not to explode before this girl. Childish. Maybe he thought they both had to play a show. If the Emperor finds out, not only will he be punished, but those closest to him will also be affected.

“Yunxi, living after the circumstances before marriage does not make sense. You told me to make a show, it's the same as cheating. Do you think people are stupid? After marriage, you will live with me, in my house. What would my family think if we lived like that?”

“Then split the house. Buy a new residence. You will be rich, your salary must be big.”

“You think it's that easy?”

“True too. In that case, things after marriage discuss later.”

People of ancient times even though their son was married, still had to live in the residence with the parents. The so-called great families are real extended families, because they are gathered in one house. Not only the nuclear family, but distant relatives and second families also often live. If Huang Yunxi was to marry, even though she was a royal princess, it would still have to stay in the husband's residence. Unless, she was married to a prince or a king, then she could stay in the mansion or stay in the palace.

“So, do we agree, my future husband?”

Yuwen Yue bergidig's. There were already many women who called him a future husband, but somehow he felt all his hair standing on end when Huang Yunxi called him. It was a terrifying death call. He, the First Young Master in Fenglin City could be frightened due to the call from a Princess Xiyue, his own disciple and future wife.

Yuwen Yue's reaction was like a wasted cat. Huang Yunxi laughed, of course laughing at her blushing teacher. He himself was actually amused by his words, let alone the man. If it was already married later, it seemed like Huang Yunxi would be easier to bully Yuwen Yue.

“What's the matter again?”

“Hah?”

“You, when you're done, get out of my room.”

“Teacher, are you ashamed?”

“Who is ashamed?”

“That, your face is red to the ears.”

“Cuacanya hot. My face is red.”

“Oh, really? Not out of embarrassment and nervousness?”

“Not. Go, I still have business.”

“Good. Happy work, husband-to-be. Make a lot of money so that your wife is happy yes!”

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