Although the Great Jun Imperial Court's imperial examinations did not allow women to participate, Shangyin Academy taught without discrimination.
Given the Prime Minister's status, he naturally would have noticed that Li Fei was a woman. Not only had he overlooked her taking part in the Imperial Court's Spring Imperial Examination as a woman, he had even quietly brought her into the academy. That alone spoke to his magnanimity.
As the Prime Minister's daughter, the Empress was, in Old Woman Xu's words, a jealous woman. This truly left Lu Yang puzzled.
"Someone, bring tea!"
"Yes."
The two took their seats as host and guest, sipping tea and chatting. They each spoke of what had happened since they parted all those years ago, and the conversation flowed merrily.
After three rounds of tea, Li Fei said, "In my humble opinion, Brother Lu, you're devoted to the martial path and aren't the sort to chase fame and fortune. You've come to the Imperial Capital this time, and I doubt it's merely to receive a marquis's title, is it?"
Lu Yang didn't hide it. He smiled candidly. "Brother Li knows me well. I came here for no other reason than the Pillar State Princess."
Li Fei's eyelashes trembled faintly.
"The Pillar State Princess, Ji Qingyi, daughter of the late emperor's Noble Consort Xu, is peerlessly beautiful. She also possesses the peerless Cauldron constitution, the Three-Kan Hongluan Body, and is the woman favored by Li Chenliang, son of the Grand Commandant and the Demon Quelling Marquis. No wonder that man wanted you dead!" Li Fei said.
"You already know?" Lu Yang raised an eyebrow.
Li Fei smiled. "Throughout the universe, from ancient times to the present, there are very few things that Shangyin Academy doesn't know."
"Haha, true enough." Lu Yang nodded.
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