Daily life in the academy

The Mountain Resort was built halfway up the mountain, surrounded by lush vegetation, giving it a sense of tranquility and depth.

This summer resort was originally built by a private businessman in order to attract dignitaries to come and relax and play. However, due to poor management, the businessman finally absconded with the donations. The workers who contracted the construction were all villagers from the foot of the mountain. They worked hard for half a year but did not get the proper compensation. They complained and blocked the gate of the government office for more than half a month. After that, the matter was reported to higher authorities. Finally, the emperor waved his hand and ordered the Ministry of Revenue to provide funds and work with the Ministry of Works to re-measure, draw blueprints, and continue to hire those workers to complete the remaining construction.

After the completion of the work, the Ministry of Revenue settled the wages according to the market price, and the matter was finally settled.

Therefore, although the entire summer resort was later built according to the new drawings, it was still slightly modified based on the original design. Therefore, the entire summer resort is very large and is mainly divided into three areas: the front yard for reception, the middle yard for accommodation, and the back yard for entertainment.

After the emperor bestowed the villa last year, the palace sent people to take care of it and also left permanent servants here. Last night, the housekeeper Li of the summer villa received the news that Yan Qingchen was coming to stay for a while, and he brought people to wait at the door to greet him early in the morning.

After the four of them disembarked from the carriage, Steward Li hurried to greet them. "Welcome, Prince. The meals and guest rooms are ready. Would you like to rest first, or have your meal?"

Yan Qingchen nodded: "Send someone to put our luggage away and have dinner first."

"Yes, Prince." Butler Li assigned the four servants behind him to carry the luggage, and then bowed slightly to invite Yan Qingchen and the other four into the villa.

"My Lord, young masters, please come this way."

While in the carriage, Bai Zhi had already heard Yan Qingchen talk about the origin of the summer resort. Since she got off the carriage, she felt that the businessman had some vision to find such a suitable platform in the depths of the mountains and forests to build the summer resort. The shade of the trees also blocked the overwhelming heat.

In contrast to the calmness and self-possession of Yan Qingchen and Wenzhe, Bai Zhi and Mu Bailian seemed like monkeys that had just come down the mountain. Without changing their established trajectory, they looked left and right, sighing from time to time.

Wherever they went, as long as they asked questions, Butler Li would diligently answer them and knew every tree and blade of grass in the villa like the back of his hand.

The dining hall was built in the middle courtyard. It took them a quarter of an hour just to walk from the front courtyard to the middle courtyard. Baizhi was so hungry that she felt dizzy.

"Butler Li, how far is it?"

Butler Li pointed to the third house in front and said, "Master Bai, it's right in front."

Bai Zhi placed half of her weight on Mu Bailian and said weakly, "Go, go! I'm starving."

Although Mu Bailian said some words of disdain for his uselessness, his hand was holding him firmly.

Yan Qingchen chuckled: "You were quite energetic just now, but now you're dying?" There was a hint of sarcasm in his tone, as between acquaintances.

Bai Zhi retorted, "We set out at noon and haven't eaten a single bite... It took another two hours to get out of the city and up the mountain. It's already noon now."

"All the cakes on the carriage went into the dog's stomach."

“That’s not enough to fill you up…”

Wenzhe stepped in to smooth things over: "Azhi is the youngest among us. He's in the growth phase, so it's normal for him to consume more energy."

Bai Zhi nodded repeatedly: "That's right."

"Ouch." Bai Zhi suddenly cried out, turned around and glared at the 'armrest': "Mu Bailian, why are you pinching me?" She quickly stood up and stepped back, covering her waist that had just been pinched.

Mu Bailian said innocently, "We're brothers, so what's wrong with a pinch? Your body isn't good, it's all soft and useless, that's why you can't resist hunger." He pinched his waist seriously, "Look, I've been training lately and my muscles are getting firmer."

Then, he met Bai Zhi's distrustful eyes and became a little impatient: "If you don't believe me, pinch it. It's very solid."

Bai Zhi smiled evilly, her plan having succeeded: "You said so."

"Pinch it, pinch it. If you scream in pain, I lose." Mu Bailian said as he moved closer.

To be honest, when Bai Zhi leaned against Mu Bailian just now, she had already sensed the fruits of his training over the past ten days. How could she miss the opportunity to experience his strength? Without hesitation, she reached out her claws, first exploring and feeling the muscle texture at his waist. The thin summer clothing he wore made the touch feel a bit better...

Mu Bailian only felt an itch on his waist and twisted it twice in dissatisfaction: "I asked you to pinch it, not to tickle me."

"Oh." Bai Zhi tried hard to control her smile. She grabbed the most vulnerable part of her waist and found that there was indeed no excess fat. "Okay, you're right."

"I told you so." Mu Bailian smiled complacently, turned his head to look at Yan Qingchen, met his indifferent eyes and immediately turned to Wenzhe, and then said to Baizhi: "Azhe's flesh must be harder than yours, why don't you go and pinch it too?"

Wenzhe shook his head with amusement: "Forget it. I didn't expect Young Master Mu to be chased and beaten every day in the past ten days." He started to make fun of him.

"Wenzhe..." Mu Bailian looked at him resentfully.

Yan Qingchen said nothing, but felt that Bai Zhi's smile was a little strange. He didn't know why he felt inexplicably irritated and interrupted him: "Aren't you hungry? Hurry up."

"Yes, yes, let's go." Bai Zhi raised her hand and urged Mu Bailian to come over and help her.

Mu Bailian uttered an "oh" and was about to raise her hand when Yan Qingchen took the lead and grabbed Bai Zhi's arm, his voice slightly annoyed: "Stop dawdling. Let's go."

Bai Zhi's eyes widened in fear, and she turned to the two people behind her and silently asked: What's wrong with him? Why is he suddenly going crazy?

Wenzhe also shook his head in confusion: I don’t know.

Mu Bailian was stunned for a moment, his mind started working, and he shook his index finger towards his waist with sudden realization: Brother Yan must be angry that we played this just now and ignored him.

Baizhi rolled her eyes: Do you believe it yourself?

Mu Bailian spread his hands: Then I don’t know either.

This time there was no delay and they soon arrived at the dining hall. The lunch prepared by Butler Li was very rich and fragrant, which whetted their appetite.

Yan Qingchen let go of Bai Zhi and returned to normal, saying calmly, "Let's all sit down and have our meal." With a command, the three of them quickly sat down, leaving the main seat for him.

Although only Baizhi was complaining about being hungry, the others felt their hunger instantly aroused when they took their first bite. They ignored the small talk and started eating except for occasionally sharing delicious dishes.

"Burp—" Bai Zhi burped without any image and touched her stomach. "I'm full. I feel so satisfied."

Butler Li smiled with satisfaction: "Master Bai, as long as you like it."

Bai Zhi then realized that Butler Li was still waiting nearby. She looked at Yan Qingchen and said tentatively, "Brother Yan, can Butler Li go downstairs for dinner?"

Yan Qingchen nodded in agreement: "Yes."

I had thought Steward Li would thank me and leave, but he said, "I'm in no hurry to eat. Wait until the Crown Prince and the other young masters have dinner, and then I'll take you to your respective quarters."

Interjection:

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