After traveling through time, I was raised by a little brat

The New Year holiday lasted only three days, and before Tang Wenshu and the Crown Prince had a chance to see each other again, school had already resumed. Perhaps because the Crown Prince had invited Tang Wenshu again on New Year's Eve, her classmates' hostility towards her intensified after the start of the semester. They often deliberately made things difficult for her, even deliberately embarrassing her in class. However, Tang Wenshu did not succumb to this pressure, but instead responded with an even harder attitude towards study.

However, strangely, despite Tang Wenshu's impressive strength and confidence, no one was willing to surrender to her. This left her feeling confused and frustrated, as she couldn't understand why others wouldn't recognize her despite her exceptional abilities. She had forgotten that her brother, Tang Qi, had fabricated a crazy and foolish persona for her to protect her before she joined the intermediate class.

This madcap character's reputation spread not only within the Duke's Mansion but throughout the capital. Everyone knew that the eldest daughter of the Duke's Third House was a lunatic, her behavior erratic and unpredictable. Even more infuriating was the fact that, because she had previously saved the Crown Prince's life, he had remained loyal to her. This news further tarnished people's impression of her, leading them to believe that she had only relied on luck and background to gain a foothold in the academy.

As a time traveler, Tang Wenshu deeply understands the importance of connections for personal development. She doesn't seek to achieve great feats or dominate this alien world, but she longs for a group of like-minded friends with whom she can grow and progress together. Especially after meeting the Crown Princess, Tang Wenshu felt a strong sense of mission, determined to fully assist her and create a prosperous era for the country.

Tang Wenshu wanted to calm down and study hard, but the reality was always unsatisfactory. Her books were often soiled, her desk and chair were tampered with, and someone even deliberately tripped her.

In the face of these situations, Tang Wenshu always adhered to the principle of "conquering others with virtue." She would not reason with the other party, but would directly use force to solve the problem, regardless of whether she could win or not. It was precisely because of this that her reputation for madness gradually spread.

Although she hadn't fully mastered the morning exercises taught by Ah Da and the others, she had learned quite a few insidious tactics from the fights she'd fought in the academy. She didn't care if her actions were gentlemanly or not, as long as she could win. After all, history was written by the victors, and she wanted to be that victor, too.

That day, Mr. Du assigned the students an interesting class assignment: draw a picture of the person most important to them. Everyone grabbed their brushes, ready to depict the person they cherished most. Surprisingly, many students chose His Royal Highness the Crown Prince without hesitation. They meticulously sketched the Crown Prince's image, as if imbuing every line with their admiration. Looking at the drawings, Tang Wenshu couldn't help but exclaim, "So many people are fans of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

As she lamented, she suddenly thought about who she should paint. After a moment's deliberation, Tang Wenshu decided to paint the Emperor. After all, in this era, the Emperor wielded supreme power, deciding the life and death, honor and disgrace of all. A single word could alter the fate of an entire nation and family. This was especially true for a large family like the Tang Guogong Mansion. So, in a sense, the Emperor was the pivotal figure who could influence the rise and fall of the Tang Guogong Mansion.

Tang Wenshu is well aware that in this world, everyone lives under the shadow of imperial power. The emperor's moods, decisions, and preferences can all influence people's fates. Therefore, for Tang Wenshu, the emperor is undoubtedly one of the most important figures. Through this painting, she hopes to express her awe for the emperor and remind herself to remain vigilant and prepared for possible changes.

Unexpectedly, what had been a simple classroom assignment had somehow reached the emperor's ears. For a time, rumors swirled throughout the capital that the eldest daughter of the third branch of the Tang Guogong Mansion was so ignorant of her own limitations that she had the audacity to consider the emperor the most important person in her life. She was truly overestimating her own abilities!

In the Imperial Study, His Majesty was concentrating on reviewing memorials. Suddenly, he looked up and said to the Crown Prince standing beside him with a half-smile, "I heard that your little wife says that I am the most important person to her."

Upon hearing this, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince smiled bitterly inwardly, but his face remained calm and composed, saying nothing. However, his eyes revealed a hint of helplessness, as if to say, "Can this be blamed on me?" At the same time, he rolled his eyes so much that only the whites were visible.

The emperor looked at her without answering, and then said to himself: "Bring her to me someday."

Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince repeatedly waved his hands and shook his head, his face full of resistance, and he muttered, "No, there's nothing to see. You'd better take care of yourself first, or give me another brother!"

The emperor was speechless when he heard this, and he sighed helplessly. He sighed deeply, his tone revealing a hint of bitterness and helplessness, and muttered to himself: "Alas!"

The emperor knew very well that it was almost impossible for him to have another child due to his physical condition. If he could have a child, he would have done so long ago. For so many years, he only had one child, the prince.

Although the emperor did not summon Tang Wenshu to an audience, he was not one to be stingy and gifted her many valuables. The eunuch general, bearing the imperial edict and gifts, swaggered toward the Duke of Tang's residence. Even before reaching their destination, rumors of the emperor's favor for Tang Wenshu, his generous gifts, and even the possibility of a marriage for her, had already spread throughout the capital. This fueled jealousy and resentment among Tang Zigui and others at the Duke of Tang's residence, who resented Tang Wenshu.

The chief eunuch, accompanied by a group of junior eunuchs, hurried to the hall's entrance. Their robes fluttered in the wind, making a gentle rustling sound. The people within the Duke of Tang's residence were already waiting respectfully, lined up in neat rows. The silence was so intense that even breathing was noticeable. When the chief eunuch entered the hall, everyone knelt in unison, bowed their heads, and placed their hands on the ground, ready to listen to the imperial edict.

The chief eunuch stood in the middle of the hall, cleared his throat, and then read aloud: "The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims: Miss Tang Wenshu of the Duke of Tang's Mansion is gentle and dignified, extremely intelligent, and possesses both ability and virtue, and she is deeply loved by me. I hereby reward her with a gold-inlaid jade hairpin, a phoenix-playing-with-peony hairpin, and a golden tiger-patterned comb to commend her virtue. I decree this!" His voice echoed in the hall, as if the whole world was shrouded in this sacred decree.

Not only that, the chief eunuch also took away the painting that Tang Wenshu had painted for Your Majesty when he left.

As soon as the head eunuch left, the Duke's Mansion erupted in chaos. Everyone complained, wondering why all the good things were going to Tang Wenshu. Tang Wenshu was also somewhat puzzled, wondering if the Crown Prince was using her as a target. But on closer inspection, that seemed unlikely, as she was far from qualified to be a target, both in status and intelligence. Besides, the Crown Prince and her sister couldn't possibly treat her like this.