After being bound by the system, Bai Yueguang and I reunited

"Oh? Then Sheng Qi must study hard."

Ge walked over and gently touched his head, her eyes naturally falling on the piece of rice paper with big characters written on it on the desk.

Although the handwriting is immature, the strokes have already taken shape, and it is obvious that the teacher has put a lot of effort into it.

She raised her eyes to look at Yun Guanfu, "Thank you for your concern, Minister Yun."

"This is my duty."

Yun Guanfu responded calmly, but when his eyes met Chaoge's approving smile, his fingertips curled up almost imperceptibly.

Huo Shengyan looked at this scene and felt even worse. He stepped forward and said, "Royal sister, the rain seems to have subsided. Can I take you back to the palace?"

"No need," Chaoge shook her head. "You guys go back first. Remember to drink a bowl of ginger soup to drive away the cold."

Huo Shengyan wanted to say something, but Huo Chaoyue gently pulled his sleeve.

Huo Chaoyue shook her head slightly at him, signaling him not to disturb her sister.

Huo Shengyan reluctantly gave up and, like everyone else, took an umbrella and walked out into the drizzle in twos and threes.

Only Chaoge and Yun Guanfu were left in Chengxinzhai.

"There's only one umbrella left."

Chaoge stood in the corridor, his eyes fixed on the rain curtain outside, facing Yun Guanfu sideways.

Hua Zheng, who was about to take out her umbrella, said: "???"

Hua Luo quickly pressed down her hand, "Oh, there really is one missing!"

Hua Luo came forward with an apologetic look on her face. "Your Highness, it is my fault for not doing my job well. Please punish me!"

Chaoge sighed softly, "It's just a small matter, what's there to punish me for?"

As she spoke, she turned to face Yun Guanfu and couldn't help laughing again.

"Lord Yun, would you mind holding an umbrella with me?"

Yun Guanfu didn't dare look directly into Chaoge's smiling eyes, and turned slightly aside, "I want to thank Your Highness, why would you mind?"

He opened the oil-paper umbrella and held it above Chaoge's head.

"Your Highness, please."

Chaoge nodded slightly and stepped under the umbrella. The oil-paper umbrella was not small, but if it was to properly shade the two of them, they still needed to get a little closer.

She could smell the faint, refreshing scent of ink on him, mixed with the damp air after the rain, bringing a refreshing tranquility.

Yun Guanfu also walked into the rain. His moon-white figure looked even colder and more lonely in the misty rain, like an immortal walking out of an ink painting.

Hua Zheng and Hua Luo, holding the same umbrella, lagged behind a few steps and whispered to each other.

"This Lord Yun is truly graceful!"

"Yes, yes, walking together with His Highness, we really look like a perfect match!"

As they spoke, the two looked at each other and smiled with their lips pursed.

The spring rain comes quickly and goes away quickly.

Before I even walked out of the palace gate, the sound of rain gradually stopped.

The remaining raindrops dripped from the eaves, making a crisp sound.

The two walked side by side, neither walking fast.

The road surface was washed bright by the rain, reflecting the shadows of the sky and clouds.

Occasionally, accumulated raindrops would slide down the edge of the umbrella, dripping and shattering at your feet.

Silence spread between the two of them, but it didn't seem awkward. Instead, there was a subtle tacit understanding that didn't require much words.

"Lord Yun, you've just entered the palace. Are you used to it?" Chaoge finally spoke first, her voice gentle, like the breeze after the rain.

Yun Guanfu looked ahead and said in a steady voice, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. Everything is fine in the palace. Your Highnesses have also been kind to me."

"That's good." Chaoge turned her head and her eyes fell on his graceful profile.

"Sheng Ning has always had very high standards. To be praised so highly by him, Lord Yun's talent must be far superior to that of ordinary people. I will have to trouble you to take care of the schoolwork of my younger brothers and sisters in the future."

"It's my job, so I don't dare to complain." Yun Guanfu tilted his head slightly to avoid her overly direct gaze.

His gaze fell on a banana tree in front of him, which had become even greener after being washed by the rain. "Your Highnesses are all very talented and quick to grasp things. This is especially true of the Fourth Prince. Although he is young, he has a great talent for calligraphy."

Hearing him talk about his younger brother, Chaoge's smile deepened: "Sheng Qi really likes writing, but his patience is a little lacking. He still needs more guidance from adults."

"It is the teacher's responsibility to provide patient guidance." Yun Guanfu responded, his tone still light, but with a subtle gentleness than before.

At this moment, a cool breeze blew by, bringing with it fine water vapor.

Yun Guanfu's hand holding the umbrella handle moved slightly, and the umbrella tilted slightly towards Chaoge, just blocking the direction of the wind for her.

This subtle movement was done so naturally that it seemed like an unintentional adjustment.

Chaoge noticed it keenly. She looked up at the edge of the umbrella that was obviously tilted towards her, and the curve of her lips deepened a little, but she didn't point it out.

"The rain has stopped." she whispered.

Upon hearing this, Yun Guanfu stopped and looked up.

Sure enough, although the sky was still gloomy, the rain had stopped, and only the remaining rainwater on the eaves and leaves was still dripping intermittently.

He folded his umbrella in one smooth motion.

"Your Highness, now that the rain has stopped, there is no need for this thing." He stood beside him holding an umbrella. In the moist air after the rain, his moon-white robe made him look tall and straight, elegant and refined.

Chaoge also stopped and stood one step away from him, looking at him with a smile, "Yes, the rain has stopped. Thank you, Lord Yun, for shielding me from the rain all the way."

"Your Highness, your words are too kind." Yun Guanfu bowed slightly.

The two were standing at the corner of a palace alley. Not far ahead was the path leading out of the palace, and another fork in the road led to the direction of Zhaoming Palace where Chaoge lived.

Hua Zheng and Hua Luo also followed and stood quietly a few steps away.

"Lord Yun, are you going back home?" Chaoge asked.

"Yes." Yun Guanfu nodded, "Today's lessons are completed."

Chaoge's eyes moved, seemingly casually sweeping over his hand holding the umbrella.

The fingers are slender and white, with distinct joints, a pair of hands that are very suitable for holding a pen or playing the piano.

She suddenly said, "I heard that Master Yun is quite famous for his zither skills. I've been having trouble with many things while practicing the zither lately. I wonder if Master Yun could give me some pointers when he's free?"

Her tone was natural, with a pure sense of asking for advice, and she looked at him frankly.

Yun Guanfu was obviously not expecting her to suddenly make such a request and was slightly stunned.

Those light eyes met her clear and smiling eyes and paused for a moment.

After a brief pause, he said, "If Your Highness has any questions, I will do my best. It cannot be called guidance."

After getting the promise, Chaoge took out a small and exquisite white jade token that felt warm to the touch from his sleeve and handed it to him.

"If Lord Yun has time in the future, you can use this order to enter Zhaoming Palace."

There were not many decorations on the token, only a simple engraving of a golden crow, but it represented the identity and permission of the emperor's eldest daughter.

Yun Guanfu looked at the token handed to him but did not take it immediately.

The palace rules are strict, and it is not common to meet privately with foreign officials, especially new officials like him.

He raised his eyes to look at Chaoge. She looked calm and her eyes were clear, as if she was just making an ordinary invitation.

After a brief silence, he reached out his hand, carefully avoiding her fingers with his fingertips, and took the jade token that still carried her body temperature.

The white jade was slightly warm to the touch, and the golden crow on it seemed to have a hint of warmth as well.

"I will definitely keep the appointment." He carefully put away the token, his heart was shaken, but his voice remained calm.

"Then it's settled." Chaoge smiled sweetly.

"I won't delay Lord Yun from leaving the palace. The roads are slippery, so be careful with your steps."

"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I'll take my leave." Yun Guanfu bowed again, then turned around and walked slowly out of the palace along the wet palace alley.

Chaoge stood where she was and did not leave immediately. She just quietly watched his back as he walked away, until the moonlight completely disappeared around the corner of the palace wall.

Hua Zheng and Hua Luo then came forward.

"Your Highness, are you going back to the palace?" Hua Zheng asked softly.

Chaoge withdrew her gaze and turned to look in the direction of Zhaoming Palace, with a faint smile on the corner of her lips.

"Let's go back." She said softly, seeming to be in a very good mood. "When you go back, clean up the library and prepare all kinds of tools."

"Yes." Hua Zheng and Hua Luo answered in unison and exchanged a knowing look.