In the imperial study room.

Emperor Qin walked back to the dragon table, picked up a few ancient books and handed them to Ye Daosheng, "I asked the national teacher to collect these cultivation methods. Take them back and study them carefully. They will be helpful for your cultivation."

"Wudao, you haven't been to the academy for three months since your spiritual roots awakened. Go to the academy tomorrow."

"The teacher's lectures are both civil and military, and his explanation of the geography of the Nine Provinces is very helpful to your vision and cognition."

"Don't worry about the war between the Empire and King Tai'an. I can handle it."

Ye Daosheng took the ancient book handed over by Emperor Qin and said, "I understand. I will go to the academy tomorrow."

Emperor Qin continued, "After autumn, the competition among the four major colleges will begin. You will represent the royal family to take the examination. Do you understand?"

"Your two brothers have achieved good results in the past two four major colleges' competitions. Six years ago, your brother, the crown prince, was ranked third in the martial arts test and second in the literary test."

"Three years ago, your second brother ranked second in the martial arts test and tenth in the literary test."

At this point, he paused and continued, "You only need to take the written test and get a top ten ranking."

Originally, he had high hopes for Ye Daosheng. With the title of reincarnation of an immortal, he thought that he would be able to take the top spot in both the competitions among the four major colleges.

Now his requirements are not high, and the top ten in the literary examination is the last stubbornness of the royal family.

"Father, there is one thing I don't understand. What is the purpose of the ranking of the four major colleges? How much benefit can it bring to the empire?"

The Qin Emperor explained, "Daosheng, there are four great empires and many small countries in the world, but there are only four academies. We have the Spring and Autumn Academy in Daqin, the Jixia Academy in Daxia, the Changsheng Academy in Tianmeng, and the Sun and Moon Academy in Daqian."

"Daosheng, do you know what the purpose of each academy's existence is?"

"To train useful talents for the empire." Ye Daosheng expressed his shallow understanding. He knew that the value of the academy's existence was by no means as simple as training talents for the empire. He looked intently at Emperor Qin, waiting for his explanation.

"Daosheng, please sit down. I will tell you about the academy tonight."

The two of them sat down on the couch in front of the window. Emperor Qin spoke slowly, "Daosheng, what you said about training talents for the country is only one of the purposes of the academy."

"In fact, the real value of the academy is a bond. Every three years, the four major academies will hold a competition, and the winning disciples will be selected by the sect."

"If a disciple of our Great Qin royal family is chosen by the sect, this sect will have a close relationship with Great Qin. Aren't your royal sisters practicing in the Tiannu Sect?"

"In addition, through the competitions between the academies, we can get an understanding of the strength and ranking of the four empires. Young warriors are the hope of an empire."

Ye Changsheng nodded, "Father, why didn't the two brothers go to the sect to practice? Their performance in the academy competition was not very good?"

"Chang Qing is the crown prince of the Qin Dynasty, the heir apparent of a country, so he refused to go to the Sword Sect to practice. When your second brother was in the academy, he was known as a martial arts fanatic and was highly regarded by Mr. San Sheng and Dean Li Qingtian. He could have entered Kunlun Mountain to practice, but he took the initiative to ask to go to the military camp for training."

"It is said that one can reach the pinnacle of martial arts by fighting on the battlefield."

"Your elder sister and younger sister have entered the Tiannu Sect to practice. If you can get into the top ten in the academy competition this time, once Kunlun Mountain offers you an olive branch, you can go there to practice."

Ye Daosheng nodded, "Father, is the sect superior to the empire?"

Ye Ditian thought for a moment, "We should get along equally if the empire and the sects really go to war with each other in a 50-50 fight."

At this point, he paused and continued, "In addition, the competition among the four major colleges also offers priceless rewards, which are great opportunities for the empire and individuals."

"I understand. I will try to get good results in the written test."

"Daosheng, don't feel pressured. The empire has your brother the crown prince, the battlefield has your second brother, and the clan has your sister. You can just be an idle prince, and I can take good care of you."

"You are my son, no one can bully you."

Upon hearing this, Ye Daosheng fell silent, and his heart was moved. This was the second time he heard such words. The last time was when Crown Prince Changqing said it in Prince Ning's Mansion.

He really couldn't believe it. He was born in an imperial family, with a father who loved him, brothers and family members who loved him, but who could understand that such great wealth would fall on him.

"Late at night."

"National Master, you personally escort Daosheng back home."

Outside the imperial study, a hoarse voice came, "I understand."

Ye Daosheng left the imperial study with the ancient book in his arms, and stood on the corridor looking around, but found no trace of the imperial teacher. He had an impression of this old man, who was covered in a black robe all day long, with an unknown appearance, revealing only a pair of captivating eyes.

In the Qin Empire, many people called him the shadow of the Qin Emperor. Ye Daosheng only remembered that the Qin Emperor mentioned him once, and the national teacher was named Qi Cang.

At this moment, a voice suddenly came from the end of the dark corridor, "Prince Ning can return home now. I will always protect you in the dark."

Ye Daosheng: “….”

What the hell, just a sudden sentence, who the hell are you trying to scare to death?

On the way back to the palace from the imperial palace, Ye Daosheng knew that the imperial teacher had been in the dark. The moment he stepped into the palace, the imperial teacher disappeared into the night.

This guy is really like a mysterious dragon that is hard to find.

Return to the palace.

A Lian was waiting in the front hall. Suddenly, she saw Ye Daosheng appear and hurriedly came to greet him, "Your Highness, you are finally back."

"Alian, you haven't slept yet?" Ye Daosheng looked at the sleepy Alian and raised his hand to rub her head. "Don't wait so late next time."

"Your Highness, the princess hasn't rested yet. She asked the kitchen to heat up the dinner three times, saying that she was afraid that the prince would be hungry when he came back." A Lian said, smiling, "The princess is so nice, she really loves your Highness."

"Your Highness, let's go quickly and don't let the princess wait too long."

At this point, she paused, as if she had thought of something, "Oh, by the way, Your Highness, the princess asked A-Lian to clean up the bedroom in the study, saying that Your Highness must go back to sleep in the room at night from now on."

Ye Daosheng: “???”

Ah, this.

Happy life comes too suddenly.

When the two of them arrived at the room, Dao Qingluo was sitting at the desk. Under the lamp, she was beautiful and charming, "My lady, I'm back."

Dao Qingluo seemed to be thinking about something, but she was pulled back from her thoughts by Ye Daosheng's voice, "My husband is back, please sit down and take a look at the dinner I asked A Lian to prepare for you."

Ye Daosheng looked at the dinner in front of him, his head buzzing. They were all nutritious things. Eating these so late at night, was it destined to be a night of gunfire?

"Alian, get some wine. I want to have a few drinks with my husband tonight."

"Madam, forget about drinking. I can't hold my liquor and I have to go to the academy tomorrow." Ye Daosheng noticed that Dao Qingluo's eyes were not right. He always felt that she came prepared tonight.

"Are you planning to get him drunk and force him to have sex with you?"

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