On the carriage!
Ye Ruoruo was sitting close to Chu Yuan. In her eyes, although there was a sense of leaving home, she was bewildered.
But more importantly, she felt a sense of peace with Chu Yuan by her side!
“Sir!”
“Tell me, what is Kyoto like?”
Chu Yuan smiled slightly!
His eyes were clear and bright as he looked into her eyes and said softly, "Kyoto has beautiful scenery and many interesting people and things."
"But at the same time, there will definitely be open swords and spears and hidden crossbows!"
"So you must learn to deal with these things!"
As for Ye Ruoruo!
Chu Yuan also taught her a lot.
After all, she, like Ye Xian, was his student.
Naturally, Chu Yuan would not treat one differently from the other!
It's just that, as a young girl, she couldn't follow him around like Ye Xiao.
"Ruoruo understands!"
Ye Ruoruo tilted her head, leaning against Chu Yuan, full of determination and seriousness.
Until now!
She still remembers before leaving home, her grandmother holding her hand, telling her:
"Ruoruo, you must remember…"
"Mr. Chu is not only your teacher but also your support!"
"If you are bullied by your second mother in Kyoto, go to your teacher. Ask him for help whenever you need it, he is a very talented person.”
"Listen to your teacher, you won’t go wrong!"
Thinking about this!
Ye Ruoruo leaned closer to Chu Yuan.
As if!
With her teacher around, even if Kyoto was full of ferocious villains, she was not afraid.
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…
Kyoto in March!
With the Spring Examinations approaching, the weeds along the roads outside the city were cleared, and the flying swallows were frightened away by the scholars who came to enjoy the spring scenery.
Outside Kyoto, only the rows of willow trees!
Showed the vitality of life.
At this time, a carriage procession consisting of three carriages from the Duke's Mansion came from afar.
They lined up on the official road, waiting to enter the city!
The carriage curtain was lifted.
Revealing a young face full of sunny smiles.
Looking at the towering city walls of Kyoto, then at the peaceful people around her, Ye Ruoruo took a deep breath:
"Sir, this is Kyoto?!"
Chu Yuan smiled!
Before he could speak, the Duke's Mansion guards beside him were already explaining to their young mistress.
At the same time!
They also smiled and told Chu Yuan about the Spring Examinations.
Along the way, Chu Yuan's relationship with these guards became more familiar.
It must be said that!
People like Chu Yuan are always easy to get along with.
These Duke's Mansion guards were no exception!
During their idle chat, the three carriages of Chu Yuan's party did not have to wait in line. They only checked their badges and entered the city.
Obviously!
This was also the privilege of the Duke's Mansion.
Not long after!
The carriage finally arrived at the Duke of South Compass Mansion.
The Duke of South Compass Mansion was located in the East City of Kyoto. Here lived the high-ranking officials and nobles of Kyoto.
Obviously.
There were no ordinary people living here, so it was relatively quiet.
On a rather quiet street!
Basically, every few dozen yards there was a grand and luxurious mansion gate.
It was not hard to see from this…
The Duke of South Compass, as a third-rank Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, was able to own such a luxurious mansion.
It is evident that he has the Emperor's favor!
…
…
There was no imagined intimidation!
Nor was there any suppression like what Ye Xiao encountered when he first arrived at the Duke's Mansion.
There was no side door!
All the way inside, the courtyard of the Duke's Mansion was extremely luxurious, with artificial hills and lawns, the scenery was quite elegant.
Not only that!
As they passed by, some servants and maids, upon seeing someone coming, would politely bow.
There was no chaos, the etiquette was excellent!
It must be said that!
Compared to the old manor in Tanzhou, the Duke's Mansion in Kyoto was many times larger.
If it were an ordinary person!
At this time, entering the Duke's Mansion in Kyoto for the first time, they would feel a little nervous and uneasy.
Afraid of making a mistake!
But obviously, Chu Yuan was not an ordinary person. Not to mention he was a person from two lives, but just his current strength, comparable to a ninth-rank superior.
He would not show any timidity, on the contrary, he had an indescribable sense of ease!
So as he walked along!
He smiled, without the slightest constraint, his demeanor was so elegant that the maids in the mansion felt a little shy.
It was the kind of joy they felt when they saw an excellent man!
As for Ye Ruoruo!
It goes without saying, a child's mentality, although she was a little uneasy entering the Duke's Mansion for the first time, she also knew this was her home.
The two of them walked along!
Calm and composed.
After walking for a while, Chu Yuan finally reached the inner courtyard under the guidance of the servants.
However, interestingly…
Whether intentionally or unintentionally, the servant, after leading Ye Ruoruo to the inner courtyard.
Did not let Chu Yuan leave.
Just as Chu Yuan was about to say something, a maid came over, secretly glancing at Chu Yuan.
Then she said to him:
"Mr. Chu, the Second Madam wants to see you.”
Chu Yuan was stunned!
His original plan was to leave after sending Ye Ruoruo to the Duke's Mansion.
As a result, he was led to the inner courtyard, and not long after!
The Second Madam of the Mansion actually wanted to see him?
…
…
Soon, in a main hall.
Chu Yuan finally met the mistress of the Duke's Mansion.
Second Madam Liu!
From Chu Yuan's point of view, this Second Madam of the Duke's Mansion was also a rare beauty.
She had a beautiful and delicate face!
With a touch of noble grace in her dignified appearance.
This person.
Was Ye Xiao's second mother!
"It's Mr. Chu, please sit down!"
In front of Chu Yuan!
Second Madam Liu did not put on the airs of a mistress of the Duke's Mansion, but smiled and motioned for Chu Yuan to sit down.
"Thank you, Madam!" Chu Yuan smiled faintly.
After finishing!
He did not show any hypocrisy or pretentiousness, and sat down.
In his previous life, Second Madam Liu's reputation was good. For various reasons, she became a certain type of preference in the eyes of many people.
Although he was amazed by the woman's beauty!
But Chu Yuan showed no signs of it on the surface, and he would not be like some protagonists in books, unable to move when he saw a beautiful woman.
"Mr. Chu!"
"I've heard from the Steward that you are incredibly talented and knowledgeable, I thought he was flattering!"
"Today, I finally understand that he wasn't lying!"
Second Madam Liu laughed and praised him.
Chu Yuan smiled!
He didn't reply, but simply showed an attentive expression.
He knew very well…
This Second Madam was never a foolish woman from a wealthy family, on the contrary, she was a woman with a bit of shrewdness.
Other than being a little shallow, she had no major flaws!
Therefore!
Chu Yuan was curious as to why she wanted to see him?
Soon, Chu Yuan learned the answer!
"I also have a young son, called Ye Sizhe, who is only three years old this year. He is still very young and naive, which makes me very worried."
"So, I would like to hire you to continue serving as the tutor of the Duke's Mansion!"
"What do you think, Mr. Chu?!"
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