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  Really?

  Li Xiaoyao didn't have any malicious intentions, and was actually happy. Tian Xin thought back to what Song ChuYi had said earlier and wondered if she was right. She felt that although Song ChuYi was late and made a mistake, her heart was in the right place when it came to teaching.

  He had thought of traveling abroad many times, but was always stopped. He never expected that Song Chuyi would have such ability and could actually persuade his grandfather!

  "When are we leaving?" The valley was bursting with irrepressible excitement.

  "After tomorrow, these two days will be given to you to prepare well. Don't leak out the matter of traveling and studying." Song Chu said.

  "why?" It was a very glorious thing for scholars to travel and study, he learned the news and decided to invite some friends to drink and celebrate, but at this time he was stopped by Song Chu, how could he not ask.

  Song Chu said with a yawn, "I praised you a few days ago, but you must see your own abilities clearly. No one can become talented without learning. Do you know what it means to be a genius?"

  He didn't think Song Chu Yi was right, he had indeed been flattered a few times and became complacent, so he sat up straight and said seriously, "Extensive learning and strong memory, never forget what you've seen, apply what you learn."

  "You're too naive, young man." Song Chu looked around and saw that no one was approaching before saying "Every country has a constant stream of geniuses emerging. It's not that there aren't people like the ones you mentioned in this world, but they're not as numerous as all that. So-called geniuses are just those who don't put their learning on display."

  "What does the teacher mean by this?" asked Akakawa, who didn't want to be seen as mysterious, and lowered her voice.

  "If you secretly read 'The Poem' ten times and can recite the whole thing, but in a situation where others know about it, you've only read it once, what do others think?" Song asked.

  At present, most scholars are true to their nature, one is one, two is two, more straightforward than those wandering knights and martial artists. They have a straightforward temperament, never being deceitful or crooked. This has always been his understanding. But Song Chu's words overturned his previous perception. So he retorted: "Sir, your words are unfair, have you ever seen anyone do such a thing? If you can name two people, I will admit defeat."

  At the beginning of the Song Dynasty, when Yi was exposed, his face didn't change at all. He slightly raised an eyebrow, lifted his hand to stroke his palm and laughed: "Great goodness, you can avoid being misled by false words, that's very good. But from now on, remember that not all scholars will speak truthfully to you, so when listening to others' words, learn to think thrice."

  Zhang Guo was taken aback for a moment, then cupped his hands and bowed, saying "I am grateful for your teachings."

  Looking back, Hei Daichi didn't think that Song ChuYi had ever left any signs of setting traps for him. He liked the phrase "Bing zhe, gui dao ye" (Soldiers are cunning and deceitful) from the Art of War, so he not only didn't feel insulted by Song ChuYi's actions, but instead was extremely pleased, thinking that Song ChuYi was using facts to let him initially understand what "cunning and deceitful" meant.

  However, it was unknown that Song had just shifted his attention and had already deceived him.

  "The Tao is far more than that, think carefully about what I said today and you will understand someday." Song ChuYi paved the way for his future lies.

  She waved the flag of going out to study under the guise of Qin Sheng, secretly visiting Qin Sheng, thinking that she would not tear it open for safety's sake, but Qin Sheng was not a fool and would eventually know the truth.

  Although it's a small trick, it can deceive people. If Song didn't think carefully about what she did today, she might actually learn something from it. Not only can it ease the current relationship, but also teach him some experience. Song thought to herself that she was indeed very suitable for teaching and enlightening others.

  "You take good care of yourself for the next two days, prepare the things you need to bring, and think carefully about what I said today." Song Chu reminded him again with a strong sense of responsibility.

  "Yes." Zhang Guo was so excited at this moment that he didn't have time to think carefully.

  As soon as Song Chu Yi got up and left, he ran back to his own courtyard with a burst of energy, leaving the group of clansmen waiting outside to watch the excitement with their eyes wide with amazement.

  A young man ran after him and asked, "Brother, brother, what's the good news?"

  At the beginning of the song, Yiyuan heard a distant cry and the corners of her mouth slightly curled up. She had been idle for two days, but she didn't know if the child she had picked up would have any improvement in two days.

  Hand him over to Ji Meng? No, Ji Meng is not too young in age, but he's especially playful. Handing a sickly child over to him would likely result in the child not being taken care of.

  Should it be handed over to Nan Qi? Song Chuoyi shook his head and thought that handing it over to him would probably not be as good as handing it over to Ji Mian!

  Song initially returned to the courtyard and prepared to go see Zi Chao first.

  She was just about to step up onto the veranda when she heard the Gong Sun sisters talking inside the house.

  "Yaa, tell me the truth, did Mr. exchange something for us?" Zi Chao asked in a low voice.

  Silence.

  After a moment, Ziya said, "Yes, he said that in order to make a deal with the State of Wei, he agreed to leave us here for three years in exchange for our sisters. But older sister, he also told me straightforwardly that he fancied our appearance and wanted to send us out as gifts. He even asked me if I wanted revenge and could gain power through this... In the end, it's all just for his own selfish interests! It's really shameful that he would use offering women as a means to get a job!"

  "How dare you!" Zi Chao coughed a few times and scolded, "How can you be so ungrateful! Even if the master had ulterior motives, what could we do? If he hadn't lent us a helping hand, I'm afraid we would have fallen into the most miserable situation. Perhaps I wouldn't even be alive today. Now that he provides for our food and clothing, how can we not repay his kindness?"

  "So you're willing to become a pawn, a plaything for others to trample on!" Zi Ya's voice was forced out from between her teeth, clearly full of extreme resentment.

  "Good!" Zi Chao's voice also had a hint of anger. "Since you speak directly, you're an upright gentleman and won't casually send us away."

  Upon hearing this, Song Chuyi smiled faintly and raised her hand to knock on the door.

  A low cry of surprise came from inside the house. After a moment's silence, Zi Ya came over and opened the door.

  Zi Yaxin felt that since her thoughts had been shattered, there was no need to hide anything anymore! So she stopped bowing her head in humility. Born into a noble family, after falling from grace, she could do hard labor to serve others, but would never use her body to exchange for temporary peace of mind.

  As soon as Zǐ Cháo saw Sòng Chū, her illness receded a lot. After several days of recuperation, her complexion was much better than before. When she saw Sòng Chū enter, she hastily stood up and saluted "Master."

  "Hmm." Song Chuoyi shook open his wide sleeves and knelt down on the mat beside the brazier, not even giving Zi Ya a glance. He said calmly, "Not willing to accept it? I can let you go right now. There are many beauties in the world, I don't necessarily need to use the two of you. There are many ways to gain power, and I don't necessarily need to use the method of offering women. I'm speaking frankly with you because I want mutual benefit. If you're not willing, you can leave immediately, and I won't stop you."

  Where can they go with this kind of appearance? Without the protection of their family, wherever they go, they are just playthings.

  The child's throat was choked with emotion, and suddenly realized that having a noble heart without a noble status is such a ridiculous thing, tears uncontrollably rolled down from the eye sockets.

  "She's still young and doesn't understand things, speaking such disobedient words. As her elder sister, I should apologize to our master on her behalf." Zi Chao knelt down in front of Song Chu Yi with a humble expression.