Zhang Wanli, the principal of Baihu Academy.
Zhang Wanli lives up to his name, he is passionate about mountains and rivers and lives a free and easy life.
More than ten years have passed, and he has no worries in his heart and his appearance has not changed much. Although he is nearly fifty, his hair is still black and shiny, and his every move exudes the elegance of a celebrity.
Mu Lin was a little envious. Not to mention being a princess, even if she was an immortal, she wouldn't have such freedom.
Over the years, she had come into contact with many people and things, which distracted her attention and made her think less and less about revenge. However, she would never forget this unforgettable obsession.
Thinking of this, Mu Lin felt a little heavy in his heart, and his face became more calm and indifferent.
Mu Lin was led into the reception room. An extremely oppressive gaze fell on her. Mu Lin almost immediately looked back and fell into Ying Yuan's dark eyes as deep as the sea, as if her soul was about to be swallowed up.
He was wearing a dark green suit with a faint black dragon pattern, which was low-key yet luxurious.
Mu Lin withdrew his gaze, calmed himself down, and called out "Senior Brother".
She was a little stunned after she finished saying this. She should have called him "Your Majesty" Emperor Wu, but as he was staring at her, the word "Senior Brother" slipped out of her mouth naturally.
"Well, go wash your hands and sit down to eat." Emperor Wu didn't think there was anything wrong, he responded as a matter of course.
This was a tacit agreement that they were reminiscing about the past based on their academy friendship rather than dealing with each other based on their respective high positions. She did not need to address him as His Majesty Emperor Wu, and he did not need to address her as Princess Jingxuan, the Queen of the Nation.
In a trance, Mu Lin had the illusion that they were still in the academy, eating and living together as brothers. His eyes unconsciously fell on the table in front of Ying Yuan, and then he noticed that it was filled with various breakfasts, which were colorful, fragrant, rich and tempting.
It turned out that he was about to have a meal. Mu Lin was a little embarrassed. She really picked a good time to come...
He coughed uncomfortably and refused, "No need, just eat, I've already had breakfast."
Mu Lin silently admired herself in her heart. She actually rejected her senior brother and still made progress.
Ying Yuan's eyes fell on her slender figure, a trace of heartache flashed in his eyes, and he said without question: "Just now, Zhang Shanchang came over and brought your favorite lily, white fungus and red date porridge, pumpkin and osmanthus buns, and mushroom and shredded chicken buns. Junior sister, sit down and eat some more."
Junior sister... It's not wrong to call her that. Mu Lin suspected that he had been thinking this way for a long time.
"In this case, it is better to obey your command respectfully."
Emperor Wu's mood improved a little and he glanced at her from time to time.
Junior sister, still his junior sister.
Neither the way she ate nor the way she spoke to him had changed much.
Mu Lin pretended not to notice and indulged in breakfast. Before he knew it, he had finished half a bowl of porridge, two crystal shrimp dumplings, a mushroom bun and half a pumpkin bun.
So satisfying.
After waking up, I either took medicine or drank porridge. Finally, I had a normal meal with salty and sweet food.
After dinner, Qin Di stood up and held out his hand to her, "Come for a walk with me."
"good."
Emperor Wu dismissed his attendants and strolled side by side with Mu Lin in the back garden. There were many flowers and plants planted in the back garden, especially magnolia trees, and it was a scene of early spring with birds singing and flowers blooming.
"Junior sister's real name is Tan Yining?"
"Well, then Senior Brother's real name should be, Ying Yuan?"
"You call me Zishu and I call you Ning'er, how about that?"
Mu Lin felt that it was inappropriate, "It's a bit too intimate, Senior Brother, you can call me by my nickname, Mu Lin."
Her father gave her the name Tan Yining so that it would be recorded on the jade disc, but no one actually called her that. So when she heard these three words from Emperor Wu, she felt unfamiliar.
Emperor Wu smiled and said, "We are classmates and childhood sweethearts, shouldn't we be close to each other?"
"Brother, there are differences between men and women, and I'm already engaged."
"Mu Lin, if you must have an engagement, it can only be with me."
These words were indeed a bit overbearing, and in Mu Lin's eyes, the negotiations had completely broken down.
Knowing that she couldn't continue the conversation with him, she said calmly, "Your Majesty is too overbearing. He even wants to interfere in my lifelong affairs."
Emperor Wu said calmly: "I am just making the most correct choice for you."
Mu Lin was a little disgusted. Are emperors so self-righteous? She suppressed her anger and said in a colder tone, "I don't need it!"
She said word by word firmly: "My life is decided by myself, no one else needs to interfere!"
"What if I must intervene?" He stared at her coldly, also becoming angry.
Mu Lin didn't give in at all, staring into his eyes and said slowly: "Then let's fight."
There was deathly silence all around.
Emperor Wu sneered: "Princess, do you think Emperor Jingxuan will agree to go to war with the Qin Dynasty?"
"If Your Majesty continues to press us, Jingsheng will never sit still and wait for death." Mu Lin said resolutely.
What's worse, Tian Lan was also watching covetously from the side, and Emperor Qin had to be wary.
"Yes, the three countries are increasing their troops on the border and are on guard against each other. But we are still a long way from going to war." Emperor Wu softened his tone, "I know that the peace and prosperity have lasted too long, and Jingsheng is unwilling to go to war. Once the war starts, it will often last for a long time, and the inevitable outcome is the destruction of lives. Princess, why don't we choose a more peaceful way?"
Mu Lin looked at him jokingly: "Your Majesty loves peace?"
It is not far away for the Qin cavalry to break through the borders of the State of Chen. She is a thousand-year-old fox, so why play "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio" with her
Mu Lin had seen through it long ago. As long as Jingsheng was strong, Emperor Qin Wu would not act rashly. If Jingsheng declined, even if the marriage was not rejected, Qin would annex Jingsheng without hesitation.
"As long as the princess agrees to marry, Daqin is willing to marry Jingsheng and Qin Jing forever."
"Even if we don't get married, the two countries can still get along in a friendly manner and exchange what we have." Observing his half-smile, Mu Lin sighed and asked in confusion: "Why? I am a humble lady, how can it be worth your majesty's trouble? If your majesty likes our Jingsheng women, I can select a few stunning beauties for you and send them to the Qin Palace to show your sincerity."
A figure of a willow? Selecting beauties
Emperor Wu laughed in anger, "I don't see the princess' sincerity, why don't you..."
Mu Lin interrupted him directly: "It is impossible to pledge my love to you. Your Majesty is wise and powerful, and you should be able to see that I have no interest in you."
Emperor Qin said coldly, "Who is the princess interested in? Prince Hengyang Xiao Muyun?"
Mu Lin nodded slightly: "Your Majesty is wise."
For the first time, Emperor Wu felt what it was like to be furious. Even though he had known for a long time that Mu Lin and Prince Hengyang had an affair, the moment he heard her say it with his own ears, he was ten thousand times more upset than Emperor Xuan.
Seeing his face dark as a rainstorm, Mu Lin sighed softly and said, "Your Majesty, please calm down. Jingxuan is not a treasure in your hands that has been taken by others. She is a living person with her own ideas and persistence. Your Majesty loves me so much, please forgive me for not obeying your order."
"Why choose him? How am I... not as good as him?"
"When I was young, you took care of me in every way. I always regarded you as my brother. You are good in every way, but you are not suitable for me."
"What do you like about him?"
Gentleness, equality, respect, sincerity... many, many more, but how could Mu Lin have the nerve to say them to another man
She thought for a moment and smiled, "Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. In my eyes, he is perfect in every way."
Emperor Wu felt that her smile was extremely dazzling, but he said calmly:
"He may not be as you think, and he may not be able to go through many tests with you. If you regret it, I am still waiting for you here."
This reunion did not end very satisfactorily.
Before leaving, Mu Lin received an invitation from Emperor Wu to visit Baihu Academy in the evening, and Mu Lin agreed.
Baihu Academy was never open to the public. Because Emperor Wu had a friendship with Zhang Wanli, he made an exception and allowed them to hide their identities and revisit the place.
After Mu Lin left, Emperor Wu of Qin first visited his love rival, and then visited Emperor Jingxuan.
Mu Lin ordered the carriage to go to Zhuangyuan Library, and after getting off the carriage, she headed straight to the West District. She wondered if the books she had been thinking about were still available...
Eleven years later, Zhuangyuan Library has been renovated and looks more upscale. The West District has also followed the trend and painted a two-color mosaic of grapefruit pink and pearl white.
Mu Lin walked in with a white veil on, and couldn't help but smile when she saw the boys and girls wearing blue student uniforms of different shades. It seemed that she saw her own youth in them, and she was looking forward to the trip to the academy in the evening.
Just as he arrived at the West District, Mu Lin stopped and looked up to see a long vermilion banner hanging on it: The boss’s daughter-in-law who was taken home by the boss’s wife gave birth to a big fat son. The boss’s family is overjoyed. The West District is having a big clearance sale. Buy two get three free. Dear customers, don’t miss it if you pass by!!!
Mu Lin: “…”
Still as sexy as ever.
The steward came forward with great discernment. Mu Lin didn't wait for him to introduce himself and asked directly, "I'm here to look for some old books. I wonder if your store still has books like "Two or Three Things That Must Be Said About Qin Shi Huang and the Fox Fairy", "The Immortal Fate of the Grand Tutor: Emperor Ming Loves Me Again", and "The Blood of Master Bingshan's Heart"? "
Mu Lin said these words expressionlessly as she read the magic books that had been echoing in her mind for many years, thinking that she could finally get what she wanted.
"Uh... Sir, you have a really good memory..." The steward scratched his head awkwardly, "Except for "Taifu Xianyuan" which was reprinted last year, the other books have been out of print for who knows how many years. Maybe we still have some in stock in our storehouse... How about this, you leave your address, and if we can find it, we will deliver it to you immediately. Now let me recommend a few other books to you?"
"Okay." Mu Lin was not disappointed to find a book. She thought for a moment and said, "Is there any about Emperor Wu of Qin? Or... Regent Tianlan?" A smile flashed across her eyes. She really wanted to see how they were arranged in the book.
"Yes, yes, yes! You've finally come to the right place!" The steward's round face was smiling like a chrysanthemum. He turned around and took out two thread-bound books with peach pink covers and handed them to Mu Lin enthusiastically. "These two books are the latest masterpieces of the great mysterious Zhi Gou Xue and Ri Ri Huan. They just arrived yesterday, and there are only two or three left today..."
Mu Lin glanced at the titles of the two books, and even though he was mentally prepared, he was still stunned for a moment.
"I Can't, But the King Can"