After leading the whole class through the book, he gained power through the imperial examination

"Are you the rebels who want to resist our northern forces?" one person asked coldly.

Li Mu did not answer, his sword was already unsheathed, he was ready to protect Jiang Zhiyu and Jiang Shuyuan, even at the cost of his life.

Jiang Zhiyu looked at those people, her eyes were full of fear, but her hand was tightly holding Jiang Shuyuan's hand. She did not give up. She wanted to protect Jiang Shuyuan, just like Li Mu protected them.

"You can't hurt them, they are good people." Jiang Zhiyu said in a trembling voice.

Those people sneered. They didn't take Jiang Zhiyu's words to heart and were ready to take action.

At this moment, Li Mu suddenly moved, his sword stabbed at those people as fast as lightning. His sword skills were skillful and fierce, and he repelled those people in an instant.

Jiang Zhiyu and Jiang Shuyuan looked at Li Mu, their eyes full of gratitude and admiration. They knew that Li Mu took the risk for them.

"Let's go quickly." Li Mu said in a low voice, his eyes full of determination.

They quickly left the basement. Although there were still pursuers behind them, they did not give up. As long as they persisted, they would definitely find a chance to survive.

As they ran away, Jiang Zhiyu and Jiang Shuyuan kept looking back at Li Mu, their eyes full of worry. But Li Mu always smiled and signaled to them not to worry.

In this way, under the leadership of Li Mu, they finally escaped the pursuit of the northern forces and found a safe place to rest temporarily.

Jiang Zhiyu and Jiang Shuyuan looked at Li Mu, their eyes full of gratitude. They knew that without Li Mu, they might have been in danger.

"Thank you, Brother Li." Jiang Zhiyu said, her voice full of gratitude.

Li Mu smiled, touched Jiang Zhiyu's head and said, "You are all good people. I am just doing what I should do."

Jiang Shuyuan looked at Li Mu, her eyes full of gratitude and admiration.

……

Jiang Zhiyu walked out the door and suddenly caught a glimpse of a bluish-white corner of clothes out of the corner of his eye.

Then I saw traces of dust being wiped off under the window of the thatched house.

Could it be that someone was eavesdropping?

"Zhi Yu, what's wrong?" Liu Mengmeng asked.

Jiang Zhiyu frowned slightly, turned her head, and a trace of doubt and vigilance flashed in her eyes. She bit her lower lip lightly and replied in a deep voice: "Mengmeng, I seemed to feel that someone was eavesdropping outside the window just now."

A hint of surprise flashed in Liu Mengmeng's eyes. She looked around and said with a smile, "Zhi Yu, you are overthinking it, right? Everyone in the Imperial College knows that we are like sisters. Who dares to eavesdrop on our conversation from behind?"

Jiang Zhiyu did not smile. She walked to the window and carefully observed the dust that had been wiped off. She became more and more certain of her guess. She looked back at Liu Mengmeng and said seriously, "Mengmeng, this mark is fresh. It is obvious that someone just wiped it. We must not be careless and must act carefully."

Seeing Jiang Zhiyu's serious expression, Liu Mengmeng also restrained her smile, nodded, walked gently to Jiang Zhiyu, and asked in a low voice: "Then what should we do?"

Jiang Zhiyu thought for a moment, and suddenly his eyes lit up. He said, "Mengmeng, why don't we pretend we don't know and lure out the eavesdropper to see what his purpose is."

A hint of doubt flashed across Liu Mengmeng's eyes, but it was soon replaced by determination. She patted Jiang Zhiyu on the shoulder and smiled, "Zhiyu, you are right. Let's do this."

The two returned to the house, and Jiang Zhiyu deliberately raised his voice and said, "Mengmeng, do you know the mysterious ancient book that the teacher mentioned in the Imperial College that day?"

Liu Mengmeng pretended to be surprised and deliberately raised her voice: "Oh? Zhiyu, are you talking about the ancient book that is said to help people understand the truth of heaven and earth?"

Jiang Zhiyu smiled slightly, with a sly look in his eyes: "That's right. I heard that the ancient book is hidden in the library of the Imperial College. Why don't we go check it out?"

The two of them were discussing in a low voice in the house, and the eavesdropper outside the window seemed to gradually relax his vigilance. At this moment, Jiang Zhiyu suddenly stood up and shouted out the window: "I know you are there, come out!"

There was silence outside the window, and then a figure walked out slowly. It was Zhao Xiaoyue, one of the female disciples in the Imperial College.

Zhao Xiaoyue smiled awkwardly and said, "Zhiyu, Mengmeng, I...I was just curious for a moment, so I eavesdropped on your conversation. Please don't be angry."

Jiang Zhiyu looked at Zhao Xiaoyue coldly and said sternly, "Zhao Xiaoyue, the Imperial College is a sacred place for us to study. How can you behave like this?"

Zhao Xiaoyue blushed, lowered her head, and apologized: "I know I was wrong, please forgive me, Zhiyu and Mengmeng."

Liu Mengmeng looked at Zhao Xiaoyue with a hint of sympathy in her eyes. She gently patted Zhao Xiaoyue on the shoulder and said, "Zhao Xiaoyue, we are all students of the Imperial College and should respect each other. Since you have admitted your mistake, we will not pursue it any further. But in the future, you must not behave like this again."

Zhao Xiaoyue nodded, looked at Liu Mengmeng gratefully, and said, "Thank you Mengmeng, I will definitely correct it."

The three chatted for a while, and then Jiang Zhiyu and Liu Mengmeng took Zhao Xiaoyue to the library. Along the way, they talked and laughed, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

In the library, Jiang Zhiyu found the mysterious ancient book. She gently opened it and saw that the book recorded many truths of the world, which was breathtaking.

The three of them sat together and studied the book. Jiang Zhiyu secretly sighed in his heart, how nice it would be if such days could last forever.

……

After being away for many days, Jiang Shuyuan returned to Mei Mansion. When the servant saw her, she said that the mistress and the master were waiting for her in the side hall to have dinner together.

Jiang Shuyuan nodded slightly. Although her face was calm, her heart was already filled with ripples. She lifted her skirt and walked slowly towards the side hall. In the side hall, the warm yellow candlelight flickered and reflected on the faces of Mrs. Mei and Mei Zixu. The two were sitting at the table, talking softly.

"Madam, Master, Shuyuan is here." Jiang Shuyuan said softly, with a barely perceptible tremor in her voice.

Madam Mei raised her head, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and she hurriedly stood up to greet her: "Shuyuan, you are finally back. We have missed you so much these days."

Mei Zixu also stood up, with a gentle smile on his face: "Yes, Shuyuan, when you are not here, this side hall seems to have lost its vitality."

The three of them sat down, and the servants brought the dishes one after another. For a moment, the side hall was filled with laughter.

"Shuyuan, is there anything new when you come back this time?" Mrs. Mei asked curiously, with concern in her eyes.

Jiang Shuyuan shook her head gently: "Nothing new, I just stayed at home with my parents, and when I had nothing to do, I embroidered some flowers and plants."

Madam Mei smiled slightly: "You are always so quiet, unlike other girls in our Mei Mansion who are lively and cheerful. However, it is good this way, quiet girls are more likable."

Mei Zixu added: "Yes, the tranquility of Shuyuan is what I appreciate most. It's not like those women who only know how to fight for favors all day long."

Jiang Shuyuan's face flushed slightly, she lowered her head and said softly, "Thank you for the compliment, young master."

Madam Mei looked at Jiang Shuyuan, her eyes revealing satisfaction: "Shuyuan, do you know why I like you so much?"