"So Jia Yan gege is worried about this. When I borrowed the books, I already told my maternal grandfather about it, and he agreed," Yu Mingyue said with a relaxed tone.
"Truly, truer than true!" Yu Mingyue raised her small hand and swore.
"Sixth sister, do you know what it means to spread books outside the family?"
Yu Mingyue understood his implication and knew this was no small matter, but one concerning the family's interests.
However, this benefit was temporary, not lifelong.
"All scholars begin their studies with the Four Books and Five Classics. How many can truly understand their meaning and integrate them? How many throughout history have been called great scholars of the age?"
"The Art of War has been passed down through generations, known to all. Yet, how many generals have been able to win battles using it? This shows that books are important, but the people who read them are even more so. Only by choosing the right readers can good books be passed down through the ages."
Xie Jia Yan, mature beyond his years, usually kept his emotions hidden. But at this moment, he was shocked by Yu Mingyue's words.
She was barely more than a child, yet possessing such insight was enough to shame countless others.
Xie Jia Yan rose and bowed. "Sixth sister's magnanimity is beyond my reach."
This bow was so sudden that Yu Mingyue was startled and quickly stood up. She dared not accept a bow from the Prime Minister.
Besides, five hundred scrolls of books were insignificant compared to what he was doing.
Yu Mingyue quickly returned the bow. "I dare not, I dare not. Actually, I know what Jia Yan gege intends to do, and I just want to contribute my part."
Xie Jia Yan's dark, restrained gaze fixed on her for a moment, filled with a hint of scrutiny. Yu Mingyue met his gaze with her clear, bright eyes, her expression one of complete openness.
After a while, Xie Jia Yan finally smiled faintly. "Oh?"
Yu Mingyue nodded. "Is Jia Yan gege planning to establish academies in the various prefectures of Da Wei?"
Yu Mingyue's face was full of anticipation, but she didn't notice that Xie Jia Yan's earlier tension had significantly eased.
However, he had only privately mentioned the establishment of academies to the Sage, and no third person knew about it. How did she know?
Moreover, establishing academies would inevitably face suppression from the noble clans and could not be accomplished overnight. Even the Sage had some reservations.
"Yes, only Jia Yan gege can achieve it," Yu Mingyue nodded, her confident demeanor as if he had already succeeded.
In that novel, Xie Jia Yan became famous throughout Da Wei for establishing academies, solidifying his position as a powerful minister.
The difficulties involved were immense and fraught with peril. Therefore, this time, she wanted to help him.
Yu Mingyue's smile was bright, and for a moment, it was as if the gloomy weather had cleared.
Xie Jia Yan was momentarily lost in thought. "Why do you trust me so much, Sixth Sister?"
"Intuition. I feel that Jia Yan gege is the one who can calm the storm and change Da Wei."
Even after Yu Mingyue left, Xie Jia Yan's mind was still filled with her words, but...
She had overestimated him, and had trusted the wrong person.
This rain had been drizzling for more than half a month, and the weather had cooled considerably. Luoyang City remained as bustling as ever.
Yu Mingyue and Luo Lingyi had met at a palace banquet and hit it off immediately, becoming quite close. Of course, this initial closeness was partly deliberate.
They had exchanged many small gifts during this period, and their enthusiasm had even made Gu Youyou, their old friend, a little jealous.
"You didn't even give me something as good as Luoshen Paste, but you gave it to others," Gu Youyou pouted, her cheeks puffed out in a display of jealousy.
"You are naturally beautiful, and you are even more beautiful than the goddess Luo, without needing Luoshen Paste," Yu Mingyue praised her generously.
"Hmph, I don't believe you." Although Gu Youyou said this, her mood had improved considerably.
"Mingyue, you know I can't keep things to myself. That Luo Yuan Niang has ill intentions." She had come today specifically to discuss this matter with Yu Mingyue.
"Oh!" Yu Mingyue's expression was unreadable.
"That Luo Yuan Niang is clearly taking advantage of your young age. You are the Seventh Prince's consort, personally appointed by the Sage!" Gu Youyou was furious.