Pei Ye does indeed possess some ability to read, but being able to recognize "large" does not mean he can recognize "quail," and being able to read storybooks does not imply he can read the Five Classics.
As for the book in his hands, a work of great authorship known for its succinct and profound language, Pei Ye might have to study a long time just to understand one sentence.
"I... I can read, but not much." Pei Ye repeated awkwardly.
Ming Qi Tian was quiet for a moment, then said slowly, "Nevertheless, you need to learn, don't you?"
"Yes... I'll try to find someone to teach me over the next month."
Ming Qi Tian nodded and breathed a slight sigh of relief--she really hadn't been prepared to teach someone to read when she agreed to Yue Muzhou's proposal.
"That's good. Just study and do your best to read it. Make the most of what you can understand," she said.
"Alright."
