Holy Ruler or Foolish Sovereign, Teacher!

Jiakang City.

Yuwen Liqian's party traveled along the main road from the city center and reached the relay station without hindrance.

It was already the third day!

They had not set out for the Yan Prince's Manor, because Yuwen Liqian was waiting for Great Chu's delegation of scholars.

Yuwen Liqian had once studied at Great Chu's White Deer Academy, and one of the new arrivals was a former teacher of hers.

Besides Xun Li, an important minister of Great Chu, the delegation included scholars from White Deer Academy.

Their leader was a direct grandson of the Gongsun Clan. He had risen to become the academy's academic supervisor while also serving as vice minister of the Ministry of Revenue. Both his reputation and his family background were illustrious.

Liqian had no fondness for him. His conduct was far too ostentatious.

The teacher she revered had studied at Great Chu's White Deer Academy despite his humble origins. He had a bold spirit and an open manner, studied diligently, understood affairs of state, and excelled at poetry. Several of his writings had become famous throughout Great Chu.

Yet he cared little for fame or gain and wanted no part in the struggles of officialdom. After completing his studies, he retired to the countryside, opened a private school, and made his living teaching children.

Yuwen Liqian knew his talent, however. She had left Great Chu and gone into the alleys to visit this teacher in person.

She had wanted him to pursue an official career in the Han Kingdom, but he had refused.

Unexpectedly!

When Great Chu's delegation came to Yan Territory, her teacher was among them.

Then again, it made sense. Back when he studied at White Deer Academy, he too had held this "Young Protector of Great Qing" in the highest regard