The Emperor's heart is won, she sits on the Phoenix Throne! The Divine Physician's Eldest

"When Mr. Tan compiled this book, he was a young man, and more than fifty years have passed since then. At that time, Zishan had cassava. Now, decades have passed, and the climate and soil and water have changed a lot. Indeed, cassava has not been grown in the area for more than ten years."

Song Siyao looked at Jiang Yu and said, "Mr. Jiang, you have been to the area and were able to say what you just said, so you must have done your research. Judging from your conclusions, the people you investigated were either young people who did not understand the situation back then, or they were completely ignorant and talking nonsense!"

Jiang's expression changed drastically.

She had already investigated Song Siyao before returning to the capital, and knew Song Siyao's strength. She knew that Song Siyao would not speak carelessly, and since she spoke so decisively, it must be the truth.

Jiang traveled to various parts of the Great Zhou Dynasty to study, and also took the opportunity to correct some of the books that the academies wanted to use as teaching materials, especially travelogues and local gazetteers.

It is often said that reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles.

Over the past four or five years, Jiang Yuxing has traveled far more than ten thousand miles. She is well-read, knowledgeable, and experienced.

She is a true woman of great talent.

This time, she went to Zixian County and verified the authenticity of the county annals with local people. She did indeed look for young people.

Later, some people, drawn by her reputation and eager to curry favor with her, found her some people, and it was these people who caused the problem.

Over the years, she has been traveling around and is quite exhausted, both physically and mentally. She never expected that a moment of laziness would lead to such a joke.

Jiang Yu is a perfectionist, and such a careless thing would never happen to her.

"Mr. Song, have you ever been to Zixian? How do you know that Mr. Tan has passed away? You're just making this up, aren't you?"

When Jiang Yu was in Zi County, he inquired and learned that Mr. Tan had only gone out to travel and had not said that he had passed away.

She likes to point out the mistakes of celebrities and experts to show off her abilities.

“I’ve never been to Zixian, but I know more about it than you do.” Song Siyao’s tone was icy, and her face clearly showed displeasure. “I was there when Mr. Tan passed away. As for the cassava planting, just ask any local old man in his sixties or seventies. The cassava was only planted for three years, and many locals don’t even know that.”

Four years ago, Mr. Tan traveled to Fengshadu. He was already old and had fallen seriously ill. Fortunately, he met Song Siyao, which allowed him to live for a few more months.

Over the course of those months, Mr. Tan told Song Siyao everything about Zixian County.

City dwellers don't grow crops, so of course they wouldn't know.

People in the countryside who didn't experience those events back then wouldn't know.

This is also the reason why Jiang made a mistake this time.

Jiang Yu was still unwilling to give up and wanted to continue to refute, but Song Siyao made the final decision.

"Mr. Jiang, this county gazetteer is the first version written by Mr. Tan. The county gazetteer is revised every twenty years. Twenty years later, when it was time to revise the county gazetteer, something happened in Zi County, and the revision was delayed. Twenty years later, Zi County carried out the third revision based on the county gazetteer written by Mr. Tan. This third version is the one that Zi County is currently using. This version is now in the Hanlin Academy."

Song Siyao looked at Yan Wei and said, "Yan Wei, take my waist token and go to the Hanlin Academy to get the county annals of Zi County."

"Yes, sir." Yan Wei took the waist token and left.

Jiang Yu was stunned. Why were Yan Wei and Song Siyao acting so casually?

She knew Yan Wei; he seemed gentle, but was actually sharp, and exuded an aura that kept strangers at bay.

Their conversation took place during the time when Song Siyao went to Anzhou to treat the plague.

It seems she overestimated Song Siyao; Song Siyao knows how to use her beauty to win people's hearts.

Shen Pei, Huo Ye, Yan Wei, Chen Jiang...

These wealthy and powerful people in the capital were all entangled with her.

Jiang Yu felt she had seen through Song Siyao. Song Siyao was nothing special, lacking real talent, and she looked down on her.

Living off one's beauty is the lowest form of living.

Only by relying on one's own talent can one live a fulfilling life, just like her.

While Jiang was mentally rehearsing a scene, Yan Wei had already retrieved the county annals of Zi County.

After comparison, the county annals published by the Hanlin Academy were indeed the latest editions.

The county annals of Qingyun Academy were compiled for the second time, and were also the first version.

Accompanying Yan Wei was a compiler from the Hanlin Academy, who said with a smile, "Princess Youfeng, the county annals of Zi County were only delivered yesterday. We haven't had time to copy them and send them to the academy yet, which is why we made this blunder today. I'm truly sorry."

"Editor, you flatter me." Song Siyao handed the county gazetteer back to the editor, who took it back with him. She looked at Jiang Yu and continued, "Mr. Jiang, are you convinced?"

Jiang Yu slammed the book in his hand heavily on the table, his face cold. "Mr. Song, I don't have your power or your access to information. The Zixian County Annals only arrived yesterday, and you already know about it today. I'm impressed. The capable should do more. From now on, you will be in charge of revising the academy's books."

After she finished speaking, she turned and left without waiting for Song Siyao to say anything.

“Mr. Song, don’t take it personally. She’s just taking advantage of her abilities and the academy’s favor. She often throws tantrums at the academy. I’ve been annoyed with her for a long time.” Mr. Luo looked at Jiang Yu’s departing figure with dissatisfaction.

"Are you Luo Xin?" Song Siyao asked with a smile.

Luo Xin's eyes lit up. "Mr. Song, you know me?"

“I know,” Song Siyao replied.

"I never expected that you would know me, Mr. Song. It is truly an honor." Luo Xin teaches etiquette, but she is the least polite person in the academy. She is carefree, lively, and active. "From now on, we will be colleagues. Mr. Song, please give me your guidance."

"We can learn from each other," Song Siyao said politely.

The two chatted for a few minutes, then said goodbye and went their separate ways.

Song Siyao stepped out of the academy gate and saw Shen Pei standing with his hands behind his back, his face serious, staring intently at the academy gate.

The moment she appeared, Shen Pei's expression changed instantly, becoming extremely gentle.

"Yaoyao." Shen Pei called gently as Song Siyao approached, "Why did it take you so long to finish today?"

"They're giving a lecture," Song Siyao asked, puzzled. "Didn't the abbot tell you?"

"No, what's going on?" Shen Pei asked, puzzled.

Song Siyao told Shen Pei the whole story, and Shen Pei's eyes turned cold. "When I came here, the academy had not yet closed for the day. I have been here the whole time and have not seen the academy supervisor."

Meanwhile, in the supervisor's room.

Jiang Yu flew into a rage, "The Zixian County Annals arrived at the Hanlin Academy yesterday, and you didn't even know? You made me look bad in front of everyone! How am I supposed to maintain my authority in the academy after this?"

Supervisor Chen Chen looked at Jiang Yu, letting her vent her anger. He was helpless and humbly tried to appease her, "Miss Jiang, please don't be angry. We didn't manage to get back at Song Siyao this time, but next time, I'll think of an even more ruthless way!"