Princess Linjin's gaze made Liangyu even more curious about the rumors circulating about him. She certainly wanted to know how his two sisters would make up more bad rumors about him.
"It just so happens that you came. I will invite you and all of you to come to my birthday party tomorrow afternoon at the royal garden," said Princess Linjin.
"There must be no obstacles to attend. You must attend my banquet," she said.
"The fifth princess—Princess Linjin asked you to wear bright colored clothes. One more thing, don't wear black or red clothes, the princess doesn't like them," even Princess Linjin's personal maid added rules to attend the banquet.
All the young ladies paid their respects to Princess Linjin. Then they returned to their respective places, except Liangyu who did not know where to sit.
"Yo! Why did you come here? Want to embarrass yourself?" Wang Yu teased.
"I heard that you even begged Father to let you enter the academy. You are so shameless!" Liangxi added.
Both of them were ignored by Liangyu. If only in modern times, Liangyu would have made both of them kneel and beg for mercy right then and there. Unfortunately, in that era, people prioritized self-esteem and popularity. Liangyu had already received bad rumors, so she didn't want to take any more risks.
"I'm too lazy to argue with you guys. It doesn't matter to me," Liangyu said in a curt tone.
"You—" Wang Yu almost wanted to curse. But the teacher had already come and greeted him.
The teacher was surprised by Liangyu's presence, as was Liangyu. His teacher's face reminded him of his ex-lover who died in an accident when he was a teenager.
'He—Yu Shin? His face is so similar to his,' Liangyu said in his heart. ''It's impossible for him to exist in this world. But at least my longing can be cured by seeing him. Here, he looks very dashing and handsome. If only Yu Shin was still alive—it would definitely be similar,'
"Second Miss Qin? Qin Liangyu? Is that you?" the teacher asked.
Instead of answering immediately, Liangyu was still in his reverie. Although the face of Liangyu's late lover was different from his current teacher, she was very sure. If her lover was still alive, everything would look the same as her teacher.
"Yo! Liangyu's elder sister. Are you deaf? Teacher Zhang is greeting you, where are your manners?" Weng Yu's voice broke Liangyu's reverie.
"Qin Liangyu paid her respects to Teacher Zhang. Today is my first day of study, please guide me, Teacher Zhang," it seemed that Liangyu had started to follow the flow. Even when paying respect, she was very flexible.
Teacher Zhang bowed his head, returning the respect that Liangyu gave. "I am very happy that you are willing to learn. Please sit down, let's start the lesson," he said.
When the lesson started, Liangyu suddenly remembered the time when Yu Shin saved him from an accident. Thus, making Yu Shin himself injured. Even causing him to die at a very young age.
Teacher Zhang was a man of letters. One of the children of a respected official in the city. Many admired Teacher Zhang. At his young age, he has already become the best graduate of the kingdom's literature department.
"Next week, there will be a poetry contest at the Gu family residence. Please all of you come and participate in the event. Is there anyone who would like to volunteer?" Teacher Zhang.
'Gu Family? Why does teacher Zhang mention the Gu family... I feel familiar, huh? Does it have anything to do with Qin Liangyu when he was alive?' Liangyu said to herself.
Everyone started to get noisy. They were interested in joining the poetry contest. Meanwhile, Liangyu was busy playing with his brush. This girl was not interested in the race at all. She just wanted to meet the fourth prince and get married. After that, go back home. To the future.
Apparently, Master Zhang noticed her. "Second Miss Qin, what are you thinking about?" he asked.
"I see, you seem to be thinking about something," he added.
Hearing that, Qin Wang Yu thought of something to tease her. She didn't want his sister to be comfortable in academics, so he would always make Liangyu embarrassed.
"Teacher Zhang," Wang Yu greeted. "My second sister really likes all kinds of poems. Maybe... she is thinking about what good poem to bring to the competition,"
"Isn't that right, big sister Qin Liangyu?" continued Wang Yu.
At that moment Liangyu knew why the real Liangyu didn't want to go to the academy. What Qin Wang Yu was going to do was definitely just to humiliate him. Liangyu felt it was quite difficult to live in that era.
It is no wonder that women at that time competed to be the best so that they would be chosen by rich men and live a decent life.
"How about you? Are you also going to join the competition?" Liangyu turned to ask Wang Yu. "Third sister, aren't you very good at literature? Why don't you give us some verses of poetry now?"
"Please don't mind, Teacher Zhang," Liangyu continued.
Teacher Zhang instead allowed it. This talented man was instead amazed by Liangyu's figure which was very different from the rumors that spread.
"Alright. After I give you my poem, you have to give us a poem too. How about it?" Wang Yu challenged.
A fierce smile appeared on Liangyu's thin lips. "No problem," she replied.
"Wang Yu sister, why does she dare to challenge you? I think… She's not our second senior sister Qin Liangyu," Liangxi whispered to Wang Yi.
"Since when did you start paying attention to me? Shut up, I know what I have to do. She never studied, how could she possibly know how to poetry." Wang Yu was very confident.
Wang Yu began to recite a pretty good poem. Among the four daughters of the Qin general, Wang Yu was the most diligent in studying. It was no wonder that she always excelled in any field.
How could she not excel? Concubine Haifeng always made her stand out wherever she went. Then made the other Wang Yu sisters not stand out. She did everything for his own good name.
Although Wang Yu looks smart, Weng Yi as the eldest sister is no less smart. Qin Wengi Yi, even skilled in playing any musical instrument. It is very fitting that she married a Duke.
The poetry presented by Wang Yu is indeed good. She got an 'A' from Teacher Zhang. Now, it was Liangyu's turn to be challenged by Wang Yu to present poetry.