Wait!
How does Uncle Emperor know Qin Yun?
Uncle Emperor is the aloof, supreme ruler, while Qin Yun is an insignificant nobody. These two should have no connection whatsoever!
"Uncle Emperor? You know Qin Yun?" Xie Jing'an asked cautiously.
"You're very curious?" Xie Qianmo's tone was cold.
Xie Jing'an, who was initially full of curiosity, saw his Uncle Emperor's frosty expression and decided it was best to remain silent.
Perhaps a slip of the tongue could offend the King of Hell.
"What advice did she give you?"
Xie Jing'an dared not conceal anything and truthfully recounted everything that had happened at the academy.
After listening, a barely perceptible smile flickered across Xie Qianmo's lips.
"This person is not without a bit of cleverness."
He looked up and then at Xie Jing'an before him. "You should associate with this person more; it will be beneficial and harmless! Don't spend all your days with unsavory characters, lest you be harmed someday without knowing!"
"Yes, Uncle Emperor!"
Xie Qianmo lowered his head!
And continued to read the memorials!
Xie Qianmo said nothing, and Xie Jing'an dared not make a sound. Several times he wanted to speak but did not dare!
When Xie Qianmo finished the last memorial in his hand, it was already an hour later.
He rose! And was about to retire for the night!
Seeing that Xie Jing'an was still there.
"Do you have anything else?"
Upon hearing this, Xie Jing'an realized his Uncle Emperor had forgotten the main matter.
"Uncle Emperor, aren't you going to reward your nephew?" Xie Jing'an reminded him cautiously.
"Is there anything you desire?"
"Your nephew desires Lie Yan!" Xie Jing'an whispered.
"Do you know that Lie Yan is sworn to a master!"
Lie Yan was Xie Qianmo's exclusive mount. Every time he went hunting in the mountains, Xie Qianmo would ride the tall and mighty Lie Yan.
Lie Yan was a Ferghana horse, capable of galloping a thousand li.
Xie Jing'an had long harbored a secret desire for Lie Yan. He had thought he would never own Lie Yan in his lifetime, but unexpectedly, he had such an opportunity today, so of course, he couldn't miss it!
"Your nephew knows. Uncle Emperor, please rest assured, your nephew is confident he can tame Lie Yan! I hope Uncle Emperor will keep his word!"
Seeing that Xie Jing'an was determined to have Lie Yan, Xie Qianmo felt speechless. He knew very well that Xie Jing'an lacked patience and could not possibly tame Lie Yan.
If he refused now, it would make him, the Uncle Emperor, appear petty.
Xie Qianmo knew Xie Jing'an's character all too well – he wouldn't give up until he hit rock bottom.
"Very well, I shall give you ten days. If you can tame Lie Yan within these ten days, Lie Yan shall be yours. If not, then abandon all thoughts of possessing Lie Yan!"
Ten days was more than enough.
He would surely tame Lie Yan.
"Thank you, Uncle Emperor!" Xie Jing'an said happily.
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Within the academy!
The sun was almost setting, and Master Ouyang paced back and forth in front of the courtyard!
From time to time, he sighed!
And then he would peer towards the front of the courtyard!
"Grandfather, if you're so anxious, why not go look for Young Master Qin yourself? You're pacing back and forth, making your grandson dizzy!"
"You little brat, shut your mouth!" Master Ouyang approached Ouyang Siqing, his expression stern. "Didn't you say he would be here soon? The sky is almost dark, and yet that Qin Yun hasn't shown up!"
"Perhaps Young Master Qin was delayed by something. Grandfather, please wait a little longer!"
"Alas!" Master Ouyang sighed again.
Several times he wanted to check Qin Yun's dormitory, but he restrained himself out of pride!
He had to remain composed; he couldn't let the youngsters laugh at him!
"Siqing, go and check Young Master Qin's dormitory again!"
"Grandfather, you gave Young Master Qin the entire day. The day hasn't passed yet! Please wait a little longer!" Ouyang Siqing gently placated him.
At times, he truly suspected his grandfather was regressing.
He was becoming more impatient, not only ordering people around but also prone to outbursts!
"Wait, wait, I've been waiting from morning till night, and that brat still isn't here! Could he have damaged my Seven-Colored Peony?" Thinking of this possibility, Master Ouyang could no longer sit still.
"No, I must go and see for myself!"
After much deliberation, Master Ouyang couldn't wait any longer and decided to put aside his pride and personally investigate Qin Yun's dormitory.
As soon as he stepped out of the courtyard door! He saw Qin Yun approaching.
"Master Ouyang, where are you going?" Qin Yun asked softly.
"That... I'm just taking a stroll and looking around! Have you brought the Seven-Colored Peony?" Master Ouyang saw that Qin Yun was holding something, but it was obscured by black gauze, so he couldn't see clearly!
"Master Ouyang, may we come into the courtyard to talk!"
"Of course!"
Upon entering the courtyard!
As soon as Master Ouyang stepped inside!
Ouyang Siqing, who was not far away, saw his grandfather return so quickly and asked curiously, "Grandfather, didn't you go to Young Master Qin's dormitory? Why are you back?"
As soon as these words were spoken!
Master Ouyang was so enraged he almost spat blood!
He felt his old face had been thoroughly disgraced by this brat. "What nonsense are you spouting? When did I ever say I was going to Young Master Qin's dormitory?"
"You didn't? Grandson clearly heard you just now!"
Master Ouyang replied irritably, "You misheard! So young and already hard of hearing! Are you idle?"
"Grandfather, why are you suddenly so angry?" Ouyang Siqing asked aggrievedly! He didn't think he had said anything wrong!
"You shall copy the Book of Songs twenty times for being hard of hearing!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Yun walked in from the courtyard entrance behind him.
Upon seeing Qin Yun, Ouyang Siqing finally understood why his grandfather was so angry!
Ouyang Siqing's face was filled with a thousand black lines. He had indeed spoken out of turn.
He said anxiously, "Well... I think I really am hard of hearing. Grandfather, Young Master Qin, you chat slowly, I'll go copy the Book of Songs!" With that, Ouyang Siqing darted away.
Watching Ouyang Siqing flee, Qin Yun curved his lips into a smile.
This Young Master Ouyang is truly amusing, worthy of being someone Qin Yun fancied; so incredibly endearing!
Master Ouyang felt very awkward and could only clear his throat twice to cover his embarrassment!
"The deadline has arrived, Young Master Qin, where is the Seven-Colored Peony?"
Qin Yun gently lifted the black gauze, and a pot of vibrant and colorful Seven-Colored Peony was presented before Master Ouyang!
Master Ouyang, who had been sulking, instantly felt his mood lift.
He eagerly took the Seven-Colored Peony from Qin Yun's hand.
He looked left and right!
And couldn't put it down!
"Young Master Qin, how did you achieve this? It's simply miraculous!" Master Ouyang's eyes crinkled into a smile. He hadn't been this happy in a long time.
"The Seven-Colored Peony has only recovered seventy percent of its vitality. As for the remaining care steps, this student can instruct the Master!"
"That's wonderful! I never thought you could actually restore the Seven-Colored Peony to its former glory!"
Gently setting down the Seven-Colored Peony! Master Ouyang looked at Qin Yun and said, "Regarding your admission to the academy, I need to seek instructions from His Majesty!"
"Seek instructions from His Majesty?" Qin Yun exclaimed in surprise.
If instructions were indeed sought from His Majesty! How could she possibly enter Blue Mountain Academy?
She had already been embarrassed enough yesterday. If Master Ouyang were to report to His Majesty again now, it would undoubtedly be adding insult to injury, making His Majesty detest her even more!
It seemed that the matter of entering Blue Mountain Academy was hanging by a thread!