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Life in the cold palace may seem peaceful and comfortable, but Su Jin's heart is filled with a constant hope and anticipation for a change in her fate. She often dwells on the sorrow of her ruthless boyfriend's abandonment, recalling their once-sinister vows, those sweet words still ringing in her ears. But now, alone in this strange ancient world, her heart is filled with pain. Sometimes, she laments the twists and turns of her life. In the modern world, her parents constantly work away from home, raising her under the arduous care of her grandparents. During those loveless years, she studied tirelessly, believing her excellent grades and exceptional abilities would change everything, only to find herself trapped in this cold palace. However, through her perseverance and intelligence, she was the only girl from her small village that year to be admitted to a top university in China. Her academic performance was exceptional, earning her a year-round scholarship and leading a team in successfully conducting publicly funded research projects while still a student.

As Su Jin spent more and more time with Xiao Taozi, her tender yet sweet heart grew stronger as she gazed upon this sweet yet tender girl. Xiao Taozi, in her innocent youth, should have been enjoying a carefree childhood, freely absorbing knowledge in a bright and spacious school. She should have been wearing vibrant clothes, playing with her friends, not trapped in this cold palace, enduring the injustice of fate alongside him. Since it was unlikely that she would be released from this prison anytime soon, Su Jin secretly resolved to launch the "Xiao Taozi Rehabilitation Project," a plan to help this child grow and gain something from this challenging environment.

At the beginning of the lesson, Su Jin said, half jokingly and half seriously, "Little Taozi, come here quickly. I'll teach you a few words so you can find a good husband after you leave the palace." Little Taozi blushed instantly, her hands flailing around in panic, her head lowered even further, her eyes flickering, not daring to look Su Jin in the face. Her heart was pounding. She said frantically, "Your Majesty, this is absolutely unacceptable. How can I bear the thought of you teaching me personally?" Although Su Jin had always urged Little Taozi to treat her like a sister, the deeply ingrained hierarchy of the palace had long been etched in Little Taozi's heart. She was well aware of the distinctions between high and low, and despite Su Jin's kindness, she was filled with a thirst for knowledge but also with a fear that overstepping the boundaries would bring unforeseen consequences to herself and Su Jin.

Su Jin said patiently, "Xiao Taozi, there aren't so many rules in this cold palace. We keep each other company, and it's always good to learn something." Xiao Taozi bit her lip, her eyes full of confusion, her brows slightly furrowed, and a fierce struggle in her heart. After hesitating for a long time, she said in a voice as thin as a mosquito, "Your Majesty, Xiao Taozi is of humble status. I'm afraid that learning these things will be useless and will only cause trouble for you."

Su Jin gently held Xiao Taozi's hand and looked at her firmly: "Xiao Taozi, don't think too much. As long as you study hard, it will always be useful." After Su Jin's repeated persuasion, Xiao Taozi finally plucked up the courage and nodded.

At the beginning of the lesson, Su Jin used a charred twig to write simple characters, stroke by stroke, on a flat wooden board. Then, holding Xiao Taozi's hand, he guided her along the strokes. Xiao Taozi stared intently at the board, her eyes filled with nervousness and awe, carefully crafting each stroke, as if this wasn't just writing, but a sacred and solemn ritual. Her hands trembled slightly, and beads of sweat formed on her forehead, yet she dared not let the slightest slip.

As time went by, Xiao Taozi gradually adapted and her studies improved. Whenever the morning sun streamed into the cold palace courtyard, Xiao Taozi, no longer as reserved as she had been at first, would take the initiative and sit obediently beside Su Jin, her eyes filled with a thirst for knowledge, a bright gaze that seemed to illuminate all darkness. She learned to read at an ever-increasing rate, often surprising Su Jin.

Once, Su Jin taught Xiao Taozi to write a more complicated character. At first, Xiao Taozi frowned and looked confused. Her little face was full of confusion, and she was reluctant to put down the branch in her hand. Su Jin held her hand patiently, demonstrated stroke by stroke, and explained the order and structure of the strokes in a soft voice. "Xiao Taozi, look, write this horizontal stroke first, steadily and powerfully, and then this vertical stroke..." Xiao Taozi listened very carefully, staring at Su Jin's demonstration without blinking. After Su Jin's many patient demonstrations and explanations, a glimmer of enlightenment suddenly flashed in her eyes, and then she excitedly picked up the branch and carefully wrote the word on the wooden board. Looking at her focused look, Su Jin couldn't help but praise: "Xiao Taozi, you are so smart!"

During the day, after finishing their gardening and vegetable gardening, Su Jin and Xiao Taozi would sit beneath the old locust tree, accompanied by the gentle breeze and birdsong, and continue their literacy and reading lessons. Xiao Taozi, no longer as timid as she had been at first, would boldly ask, "Sister, why is this word written like this?" Her voice no longer trembled, but was filled with a thirst for knowledge. Su Jin would patiently answer each question, "This word evolved like this in ancient times..." The scene was warm and beautiful, as if time had stood still for them. The gentle breeze ruffled their hair, and the rustling of the locust leaves seemed to encourage them in their studies.

At night, the bright moon hangs high in the sky, casting a silvery glow. Su Jin will share some modern beauty knowledge with Xiao Taozi, and teach her how to use simple ingredients to care for her skin. Occasionally, Su Jin will take Xiao Taozi to stretch her muscles in the yard and teach her a few sets of simple fitness exercises. Su Jin's posture is light, and she stretches her arms and makes graceful movements, like a dancing fairy. Xiao Taozi was fascinated by what she saw, her eyes full of envy. Su Jin smiled and said, "Xiao Taozi, come, follow me." Xiao Taozi followed Su Jin's movements and tried to imitate him. Although she was a little clumsy, she was full of enthusiasm.

During this period of mutual learning and mutual benefit, Xiao Taozi's curiosity and thirst for new knowledge intensified, and her passion for learning continued to grow. Su Jin, in the process of teaching Xiao Taozi, also found inner peace and comfort. She hoped that this knowledge would pave a broader path for Xiao Taozi's future, and that even after leaving the cold palace, Xiao Taozi would be able to rely on what she had learned to establish herself. Perhaps, in this difficult situation, they could work together to create a miracle of their own.