CHAPTER 25: CHAPTER 25: A PEERLESS BEAUTY: LI QINGLIAN

Upon first meeting her, a thought immediately came to mind: she had to save her.

Even if it meant a fate of being torn apart by five horses, she had to change the book’s destiny and save the Little Fairy.

Ye Zhi’s willow eyebrows furrowed slightly, her almond eyes filled with water.

Without an imperial summons and if not a person of the palace, no court minister may enter the Imperial Palace unauthorized.

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, New Year’s Day, or other festive occasions where the Emperor hosts banquets, ministers of the Third Grade and above can bring one wife or daughter along to the feast in the palace.

The Minister of Rites, being a First Grade official, could bring his family to the banquet, staying only two to three hours before leaving the palace.

Counting it all, the opportunities to meet might not even amount to a day in a year.

Qinglian was dressed in a purple embroidered hundred-butterfly skirt, with a delicate eight-treasure pearl hairpin in her hair, sitting there with a dignified and noble air, gentle and elegant. So pure, tender, like a budding lotus emerging from the water, untouched by any dust.

Looking at the downcast Ye Zhi, she opened her mouth but couldn’t speak.

As if remembering something, she took Ye Zhi’s delicate hand, her face showing joy: "Ah Zhi, do you know the Imperial College?"

Imperial College?

"I guess I know, it means an academy."

And it’s a rather high-level academy, from reading books she knew a bit, it’s where princes and noble children study, situated in the West City of Capital.

"Yes, this year after the Mid-Autumn Festival, I’ll be going there to study."

If Ye Zhi still didn’t understand her meaning, she’d be a fool. Her eyes instantly brightened, deeply grateful for having a father who is the Minister of Rites. Although she wasn’t part of the Royal Family, at least she was the daughter of a First Grade official, getting in there shouldn’t be too hard.

"Great, I’m seven this year too, it’s about time for school. Qinglian, when the school reports start, I’ll definitely see you."

She added at the end: "I’ll mention it to my mother when I get home."

The Little Fairy inviting her to study together made Ye Zhi’s lips curl up, unable to suppress her smile.

This realization kept her excited for quite a while.

When princes and princesses turn seven, they are uniformly arranged to enter the Imperial College to study.

With the end of summer in August, fall enrollment begins, September 1st is called "Opening Books," "Breaking Studies," or "Breaking Ignorance."

In the book "Concubine’s Favor," the human beauty Li Qinglian is described in terms of beauty no less frequent than the protagonist.

However, the ending is indeed tragic!

Ye Zhi couldn’t help but mentally curse the author: ******* (violent wording here)

"We’ve been out for a while, I’m afraid the Crown Prince brother will look for me. Why don’t we meet again during school?" Qinglian glanced at the noon sky, a bit worried.

Ye Zhi stifled a laugh, her brows and eyes full of joy: "Alright, your Crown Prince brother is probably chatting with the two Liu Family young ladies right now."

"What happens between you and me, don’t tell anyone else. It’s our little secret."

She then winked jokingly, as if saying: You get my drift, don’t you?

Qinglian couldn’t stop smiling at her comical expression: "Alright, hahaha..."

She knew it referred to the Crown Prince brother.

What a pretty little girl, and so interesting too.

The two walked back side by side, and when faced with Li Du’s question about where they went, Ye Zhi unflinchingly replied with two words: bathroom.

Alright, she won.

A word that should have been quite embarrassing was delivered by her confidently and rightly, leaving the crowd speechless!

The Little Fairy blushed slightly beside her.

"Come quickly and sit, the dragon boat race is about to start." Skipping the topic, Li Du waved sheepishly, providing an out for her. This girl, even with the Crown Prince present, couldn’t she be a bit more reserved?

He didn’t know, but Ye Zhi was already being very reserved. If it were the 21st century, he would see what real bluntness is all about...