In her memory, this was the first time Pei Chenshuo had gotten angry at her, and it was for a woman. How could she take this lying down? Ning Wan clenched her fists tightly, but the pain in her palms could not dispel the jealousy and hatred in her heart. Her cold eyes were filled with killing intent.
Pei Chenshuo left the side hall, the anger in his heart still lingering. He didn't expect that Concubine Ning would use his name to harm Si Muran. Pei Chenshuo felt an inexplicable pain in his heart when he thought of the fire and the charred corpse.
Although he didn't kill Si Muran with his own hands, Si Muran's death was indeed related to him. Pei Chenshuo let out a long sigh. He looked at the white sky in the east and his heart was filled with guilt.
Pei Chenshuo stood outside the hall for a while, before he dismissed his troubled thoughts and went to the morning court.
In the Ganyang Hall, the ministers stood on both sides of the hall, and the mirror-smooth ground reflected everyone's shadows. Pei Chenshuo stood at the front, his cold gaze sweeping across the front. He saw the purple robed Sage Zi Yang and the Emperor arrive together.
The emperor sat on the throne, Zi Yang stepped down the steps and stood beside Pei Chenshuo."Long live my emperor."
The Emperor was dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe with golden threads. Twelve tassels hung down from the crown, blocking his majestic vision. His steady voice slowly sounded,"Everyone, please rise."
Everyone stood up, waiting for the Emperor to speak. The Emperor swept his gaze across the crowd and his gaze fell on Zi Yang,""Imperial Preceptor, you mentioned the matter of the Dragon Canal to me last night. Today, you can tell all the ministers in detail.”
Zi Yang took a step forward and nodded slightly,""Yes, I am. The so-called dragon canal referred to digging a canal around the palace to connect the canal with the moat. It was rainy in summer, so the dragon canal could guide the water in the palace away and converge with the moat. This way, not only would the capital not be flooded, but the country's fortunes would also prosper, benefiting the country and the people!”
The Emperor's eyes lit up when he heard Zi Yang's words. He raised his eyes slightly to look at everyone's opinion,""What do you think, dear ministers?"
The ministers in the court looked at each other, but no one dared to step forward. Only Pei Chenshuo stepped forward and held his hand.""I think Imperial Preceptor's words are feasible."
The Emperor nodded in satisfaction and laughed,"Alright, since beloved minister has agreed, then the matter of excavating the dragon canal will be handed over to your highness to supervise.”
Pei Chenshuo nodded slightly.”
The Emperor looked at Zi Yang again and asked,"State Preceptor, what else do you need to dig the Dragon Canal?"”
Zi Yang waved the floating dust in his hand and bowed slightly.""The matter of the Dragon Canal concerns the fate of the country. I have already calculated that only the woman that Your Highness brought yesterday can suppress the evil. Therefore, during the construction, we need that woman to suppress it to ensure the smooth excavation of the Dragon Canal.”
The Emperor stroked his chin slightly and nodded,"We will do as the Imperial Tutor says."”
Pei Chenshuo turned his head slightly to look at Zi Yang, not knowing what Zi Yang's intentions were. Zi Yang seemed to have noticed Pei Chenshuo's gaze and turned to return a polite smile.
After the morning assembly, Pei Chenshuo and the Ministry of Works went to discuss the excavation of the Dragon Canal. Meanwhile, Zi Yang went to Si Muran's residence.
Si Muran slept soundly that night. Before she went to bed, she was still thinking about how she would continue to find a way to escape from Pei Chenshuo. Si Muran smiled in her sleep as she thought about her carefree and happy days in the future.
When she woke up in the morning, Si Muran stretched lazily. Living in the palace was so comfortable. The high bed and warm pillows were much better than the VIP presidential suite in the hotel.
Most importantly, the room was filled with expensive treasures. Si Muran thought that if she could steal a few of them, she would definitely become a nouveau riche.
However, she thought that she might have died in the modern world. Perhaps she could not go back. She couldn't help but feel a little down. She washed her face haphazardly and prepared to leave the palace.
Si Muran opened the door and was about to go out when she saw Zi Yang walking towards her. Although this Taoist priest was also a charlatan, Si Muran was surprised that she didn't dislike him.
Si Muran cursed herself in her heart. Indeed, she was a person who judged people by their looks. Once she saw that the other party was a handsome man, she ignored his identity as a fraud. Si Muran despised herself a little.
"Miss Si, did you sleep well last night?”Zi Yang's lips curled into a smile, like a spring breeze that made Si Muran feel a little dazed.
"I slept very well.”Si Muran smiled embarrassedly and quickly retracted her wild thoughts. "Can I leave the palace now?" Si Muran asked.
"Miss Si, I'm afraid you'll have to stay in the palace for some time.”Zi Yang said apologetically.
Si Muran's brows furrowed. A worried look crept up to her and she quickly asked,""Why?"
Zi Yang made a request." It's really because of your precious destiny. The Emperor has decided to dig a dragon canal around the palace today. He needs you to guard it to drive away evil spirits."”
Si Muran gritted her teeth and cursed in her heart. Expel your head? What precious destiny? If it wasn't for your good looks, I would have exposed you long ago.
However, Si Muran only thought about it and didn't say it out loud.
Zi Yang saw Si Muran lowering her head and pouting her lips as if she was angry. She couldn't help but smile and said,""Miss Si, don't worry. This is a good thing for the country and the people. If it's done, Miss will also become a meritorious minister!”
Si Muran drooped her head and looked a little listless. She didn't care about any meritorious officials. She just wanted to leave this place of trouble. Si Muran let out a long sigh. Now that she was in the palace, she was afraid that it would be even harder to escape than in the Imperial Residence.
Si Muran could only resign herself to fate and follow Zi Yang out of the palace. When Si Muran arrived at the construction site, she saw Pei Chenshuo talking to the people from the Ministry of Works.
When Pei Chenshuo saw Zi Yang and Si Muran appear, he immediately stopped his conversation with the Ministry of Works and walked over.
Si Muran subconsciously hid behind Zi Yang. Zi Yang saw the faint smile on her lips. "Your Highness, this is the blueprint for the excavation of the Dragon Canal. Please take a look.”Zi Yang took out a piece of white paper from his sleeve and handed it to Pei Chenshuo.
Pei Chenshuo took the paper and saw something strange on it. Pei Chenshuo frowned and Si Muran looked curiously at the thing in Pei Chenshuo's hand.
"What is this? Why have I never seen it before?”Pei Chenshuo's expression was a little ugly as he handed the blueprint to Zi Yang.
Before Zi Yang could reach out to take it, Si Muran grabbed it first. Si Muran glanced at the Encyclopedia in her mind and immediately found the answer."Isn't this an engineering blueprint?"
Pei Chenshuo looked at Si Muran in shock, but Si Muran seemed to be very excited. Si Muran did not notice Pei Chenshuo's surprised gaze, but Zi Yang stared at Si Muran calmly.
Si Muran stared at the blueprint and asked Zi Yang,""Did you draw this?"
Zi Yang nodded." Why? Is there a problem?"”
Si Muran nodded without hesitation and pointed at one of the places.""There's a problem with your design of this place. The function of the canal is to divert water into the sea, irrigate or dredge. If you only design the main canal, if the water flow in the city is too large, then the canal will definitely not be able to withstand the pressure and collapse. Therefore, you have to design a branch canal here to divert the water flow. This way, no matter how large the water flow is, it can be evacuated to prevent the dragon canal from being damaged!”
Zi Yang's brows relaxed as he felt enlightened. Suddenly, Si Muran appeared in Pei Chenshuo's mind. Si Muran was like her, and she often had strange ideas in her mind.
As Si Muran looked at the blueprint, she suddenly thought of the deceased Tian Xuan. Sometimes, Tian Xuan would bring out all sorts of modern knowledge for her to correct.
Si Muran returned the blueprints to Zi Yang, who then said to Si Muran,""Thank you for your guidance, Miss. After hearing what you said, I suddenly feel enlightened. Miss is smart, I really admire you.”
Si Muran was a little embarrassed by Zi Yang's praise. She quickly waved her hand and said,""I'm just talking nonsense. It's fine as long as State Preceptor doesn't blame me for pointing fingers.”
Zi Yang put away the blueprint and smiled. I'll go back and modify the blueprints immediately. Miss Si, I'll send you back to rest first.”
Si Muran raised her head and saw Pei Chenshuo's stern gaze. Si Muran subconsciously avoided it. "Alright, thank you, Imperial Preceptor." Si Muran turned around hurriedly.
Zi Yang bowed slightly to Pei Chenshuo,""Your highness, this seat will go and modify the blueprint. Please wait a moment.”
Pei Chenshuo's cold gaze swept over Zi Yang and he replied,""Imperial Preceptor, please."
As he watched Zi Yang and Si Muran leave, Pei Chenshuo's gaze was fixed on Si Muran. He didn't expect a villager like her to understand something he didn't understand.
Pei Chenshuo felt that Si Muran was a little strange, but unfortunately, she was being protected by Zi Yang. Otherwise, he would definitely be able to get something out of her.
Si Muran could finally breathe a sigh of relief after leaving Pei Chenshuo. Zi Yang looked at Si Muran's relaxed expression and suddenly asked,""Is Young Lady very afraid of His Highness?"
Si Muran pursed her lips." I'm not scared. I just don't like him that much."”
Zi Yang gave a conclusion,""Oh, that's annoying."
The corners of Si Muran's lips twitched slightly. She stole a glance at Zi Yang and saw a faint smile on his lips, as if he was calm and collected.
"Alright, Miss Si, rest well here.”Zi Yang sent Si Muran to her residence and gave her detailed instructions.
"Thank you, State Preceptor." Si Muran nodded.”
"Young Lady, you don't have to be so polite. After the blueprint is modified, this lord will come and ask Young Lady to enlighten me.”Zi Yang said modestly.
Si Muran felt that Zi Yang was really good at flattering people, but she had to admit that his words were very well-received. Hence, Si Muran was a little proud."Imperial Preceptor, you're too kind. I don't dare to accept it!”
Although they were just polite words and Si Muran didn't really like them, she could only deal with them mechanically. After all, the person in front of her was a good-looking charlatan who seemed to be doted on by the Emperor.
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