Chapter 103 The Secret in the Library

Chapter 103 The Secret in the Library

Jiang Shuyuan and Wu Xi looked at each other, both surprised. Jiang Shuyuan spoke first, with a tone of surprise that was hard to conceal: "Zhang Xinyue, you... why are you back? Didn't you drop out of school?"

Zhang Xinyue sighed and said slowly: "After I left the Imperial College, I went through a lot of things. I realized that leaving here was like losing a part of my life. There are too many memories and unfulfilled dreams here. So, I decided to come back."

Wu Xi gently pulled Jiang Shuyuan's sleeve and whispered, "Shuyuan, should we welcome her back?"

Jiang Shuyuan nodded slightly and smiled: "Of course, Zhang Xinyue, we have always missed you."

The atmosphere among the three gradually became harmonious. Jiang Shuyuan suddenly remembered something and asked curiously, "Xinyue, what did you experience after leaving the Imperial College?"

Zhang Xinyue's eyes became deep, as if she was recalling that distant time: "After I left the Imperial College, I first traveled among the people for a while. Later, I met a hermit who taught me a lot about astronomy and geography, and also taught me how to use this knowledge to predict the future."

Wu Xi opened his mouth in surprise: "Predicting the future? Is that true?"

Zhang Xinyue smiled and said, "Of course I'm not just saying this casually. That hermit told me that everything in the world has its own rules. As long as you master these rules, you can predict the future. However, this requires a long period of practice and understanding."

Jiang Shuyuan asked curiously: "Can you predict the future now?"

Zhang Xinyue shook her head slightly: "I'm still practicing, but I've made some progress. I believe that one day, I will be able to master this skill."

At this point, Zhang Xinyue suddenly stopped and looked at the two of them with a sharp gaze: "Shuyuan, Wu Xi, have you ever thought about why the Imperial College suddenly allowed women to enroll?"

The two were stunned. They had never thought about this question. Jiang Shuyuan hesitated and said, "Perhaps because of the changes in the times, women began to be valued, so the Imperial College also opened up to women to enroll?"

Zhang Xinyue shook her head slightly: "No. I heard that this is because there is a mysterious teacher in the Imperial College who advocates equality between men and women and encourages women to enter school. This teacher is the hermit."

Jiang Shuyuan and Wu Xi widened their eyes and looked at Zhang Xinyue in disbelief: "Are you telling the truth?"

Zhang Xinyue smiled slightly, with a determined light in her eyes: "I believe that the appearance of this hermit will change the fate of the entire Imperial College and even the entire Western Wei Dynasty."

Jiang Shuyuan and Wu Xi were both shocked and looked incredulous when they heard this.

……

As sunset approached, Zhang Xinyue noticed that a dressing box that she had kept before leaving the Imperial College was still placed on top of the cabinet in the library, and she wanted to take it down.

However, she was not tall enough and the stools in the study were not stable enough, so she easily fell.

Zhang Xinyue looked around the room and finally walked to her roommate Luo Xiyi's bed, lifted the quilt and threw it to the ground. Then, she used Luo Xiyi's wooden pillow as a stepping stone to reach her dressing table.

At this time, Luo Xiyi walked into the library, her face still fresh and watery after bathing. When her eyes fell on Zhang Xinyue, she immediately became confused.

Her brows knitted slightly, and her tone was questioning: "Zhang Xinyue, why are you standing on my pillow?"

Zhang Xinyue paused, still holding the dressing box tightly in her hand, with a flash of embarrassment on her face. She quickly jumped off the pillow, put the dressing box back on the ground, then looked at Luo Xiyi apologetically and explained, "I'm sorry, Luo Xiyi, I just wanted to take down the dressing box, but I couldn't reach it, so I used your pillow."

Luo Xiyi's brows were still furrowed. She walked up to Zhang Xinyue, looked at the dressing box in her hand, and said in a cold tone, "Don't you know that it's impolite to touch other people's things without permission?"

Zhang Xinyue was startled by Luo Xiyi's tone. She hurriedly explained: "I didn't mean any harm. I just... I just suddenly remembered that there were some things in the dressing box that I might need, so I..."

Luo Xiyi looked at Zhang Xinyue, her eyes gradually softened, but she still said seriously: "Zhang Xinyue, we are female disciples of the Imperial College, and our behavior represents the reputation of the Imperial College. We cannot touch other people's things without permission, and we cannot ignore other people's feelings."

Zhang Xinyue lowered her head. She knew Luo Xiyi was right and felt a little guilty. She said softly, "I understand, Luo Xiyi, I won't do this again."

Luo Xiyi looked at Zhang Xinyue. She knew that her friend had truly realized her mistake, so her tone became softer: "Xinyue, I know you didn't mean it, but there are some things we must abide by. Are you willing to apologize to me?"

Zhang Xinyue immediately raised her head, her eyes firm: "I am willing, Luo Xiyi, I am sorry for you, please forgive me."

Luo Xiyi smiled and nodded, knowing that Zhang Xinyue had understood what she meant. She walked forward, patted Zhang Xinyue on the shoulder, and said, "Okay, Xinyue, we all know that you are a kind person. As long as you remember the lesson this time and don't make the same mistake again in the future, it will be fine."

Zhang Xinyue looked at Luo Xiyi, her heart filled with gratitude. She knew that Luo Xiyi really forgave her. She smiled and nodded, saying, "I will remember it, Luo Xiyi, thank you."

"Xinyue, actually I'm not angry, I'm just worried about you." Luo Xiyi's eyes were gentle and deep. She sighed softly, her face full of concern.

Zhang Xinyue lowered her eyes. She knew that Luo Xiyi was worried about the mistake she made last time because of impulse. She raised her head with a firm light in her eyes: "Luo Xiyi, I understand your worries, but I promise that such a thing will never happen again."

……

The night was getting darker, and the moonlight cast a faint silver glow in the forest, illuminating the deep and dense forest behind the Imperial College. Behind the rockery, two disciples were talking nervously, and their figures seemed a little blurry under the moonlight.

"Brother, what do you think we should do? There seems to be some secret hidden in the library of the Imperial College." A young man in a green shirt said anxiously. His name was Lin Xuan, and he was an ordinary disciple in the Imperial College.

"Don't be anxious, junior brother. We just need to follow the instructions of our mentor and explore slowly. We will always find the answer." Another young man answered. His name was Liu Yun, and he was Lin Xuan's senior brother. There was determination in his eyes.

As the two were talking, they suddenly heard a low cough from behind the rockery. They immediately held their breath and looked nervously in the direction of the sound. They saw a figure slowly walking out, the moonlight shining on his pale face, looking a little scary.

"What are you talking about?" the figure asked coldly, with a hint of hoarseness in his voice.

Lin Xuan and Liu Yun were startled, and immediately bowed and said respectfully: "Master, we are discussing the secrets of the Imperial College Library."