Qingyi Garden.
Exquisite flower windows and green tiles, ancient flying eaves and carved beams, houses designed with a "resting hilltop" style, with slightly curved eaves, gentle slopes, lightweight form, clear contours, winding paths on the ground paved with Wu Kang Stone, the garden naturally formed with an antique aroma.
"Wahhhhhhh..."
"Damned Li Du, I want to kill you, how dare you embarrass me in front of the Little Fairy, how dare you shame me in front of the main characters."
"No wonder you are sent to guard the border someday, wahhhh..."
"You dare hit me, I will definitely get back at you, wah..."
The sounds of sobbing filled the entire Qingyi Garden.
Through the pink, light gauze curtains, one could glimpse the scene inside; on the antique bed, the pink silk quilt gently bulged.
The small child beneath the blankets was using her throat to the fullest!
Tears and snot flowed together, and after crying for a long time, she was somewhat hoarse, yet it did not affect her endless stream of curses, echoing incessantly in the room.
"Miss, we can think of a way to deal with that kid Li Du and help you avenge." Sitting beside her, Ah Tao had a round face and looked both serious and sad, planning strategies for her Miss.
Her right hand gently patted the delicate person beneath the thin blanket.
She was sold to the Ye Mansion at five years old, and before being promoted as a close maid by the Miss, she was just a kitchen maid often scolded for rough work.
Later, one day, she saw a delicate little girl in the kitchen, dressed in splendid clothes, without others serving her, yet at three or four years old, she was so beautiful!
The little girl kept calling: "Ah Zhi wants to eat, Ah Zhi wants to eat."
Not only did she look good, but her voice was soft too.
So she took it upon herself to feed the delicate little girl a braised chicken leg from the table bit by bit.
After finishing, the little one showed a satisfied smile, dazzling like a fairy; she felt a great sense of achievement, even if punished it was worth it.
At that time, Ah Tao prayed and wished in her heart, hoping she could follow this little master forever, with no more extravagant desires.
Later, the Miss went to ask Madam, and after a month of learning how to serve the little master well, Madam bestowed her upon the Miss.
She qualified and became the Miss’s ace close maid.
After a silent moment, Ye Zhi spoke: "Ah Tao, do you know about the Imperial College? I want to go study there."
Finally, there was a different topic, and this was the one she was most familiar with.
Ah Tao spoke confidently, her chest held high and her voice loud: "Slave knows, this is known most clearly by the slave."
She had previously inquired about it for her Miss, as the age to attend private school was approaching.
Imperial College, also known as the National Academy.
It is the highest academy and education management institution of the Daqing Dynasty, during the reign of the former Emperor, renamed Imperial College.
It governs the subordinate National Academy, Imperial College, Four Schools, etc. The scale is grand, divided into the north and south academies, each located in Shangluo and the Capital City.
Each year, there are two hundred student slots, apart from imperial grandsons who may directly enter due to special status, others must pass strict exams, but the children of high-ranking officials, with a recommendation letter endorsed by household registration and official seal, may gain special admission.
However, recent years have seen stricter measures; even children of key officials must pass exams, yet Capital City household registration and family of high-rank officials still receive extra points.
Many key officials and dignitaries of the Daqing Dynasty have come from Imperial College.
The renowned poetry immortal Wen Zilan.
Li Tianxing, known as the godly archer across three steps.
The musician admired by all, Ji Ruyan.
Young State Preceptor Pei Wanmu, known as a lady-killer with jade-like appearance.
The list goes on endlessly...
Many years ago, the Imperial College underwent a major reform, not only studying literature but including music, martial arts, archery, etiquette, astronomy, geography, and much more.
Specific courses can be selected according to personal interests and preferences.