Travel through troubled times and escape famine with the system

Chapter 415 Hanlin Academy

[Negative emotions from Zuo Yunfeng +30, +30...]

[Negative emotions from Duanmu Rong +80, +80...]

Two notification sounds rang out at the same time. Lu You turned her head to look at the two of them, only to see that they both turned their heads to look elsewhere.

Throughout the journey, after each of Lu You's antics, she would distribute sesame cakes as compensation.

Both of them were almost overwhelmed by the sesame seed cake.

Finished!

Judging from Zuo Xuan'er's eyes, the child has already been fooled.

Duanmu Rong's eyes were full of sympathy for Zuo Xuan'er.

Even now, she still doesn't understand how Lu You can turn into a pancake anytime, anywhere, nor does she understand why Lu You is always so keen on suddenly coming up to her side in the middle of the night to eat pancakes.

But this sesame seed cake is really delicious!

Zuo Xuan'er was a complete foodie, and her eyes lit up when she smelled the aroma of the sesame seed cake.

"Golden pastry?!"

Zuo Xuan'er asked curiously.

"To me, this thing is just a freshly baked sesame seed cake. Where did you conjure it up from?"

"Trying to appear completely indifferent," Lu You chuckled. "Then why were you swallowing?"

[Negative emotions from Zuo Xuan'er +60, +60...]

Zuo Xuan'er picked up a grape from the tea table next to her and put it in her mouth.

"You think you can tempt me with a pancake? Don't even dream about it."

"I'm not trying to tempt you, I'm giving it to you to try." Lu You placed the steaming hot sesame seed cake on the pastry plate next to her: "This sesame seed cake is best eaten now, it's crispy, crunchy, and fragrant."

"One bite, and the taste is unforgettable!"

"This is the most delicious thing in the world, you lose!"

As Lu You spoke, the Third Prince, who was sitting upright, raised the corners of his mouth and watched the battle between the two girls with great interest.

At first, he thought that Lu You wanted to take advantage of Zuo Xuan'er's gluttony to tempt her.

However, when the Third Prince heard that Lu You wanted to give the sesame cakes to Zuo Xuan'er to taste, he understood Lu You's true purpose.

Throughout the entire competition, Lu You never mentioned anything about what they were going to compete in.

Without a competition, how can we talk about winning or losing?

But it was this one sentence, "You lost," that instantly ignited Zuo Xuan'er's competitive spirit.

Lu You's purpose was never to tempt Zuo Xuan'er, but simply to get her to eat the pancake.

Now, if L-carnitine doesn't eat it, then there's no way to refute Lu You's statement.

But if she eats it, she will fall completely into Lu You's trap.

Lu You sat sideways, smiling as she looked at Zuo Xuan'er.

"The longer it sits, the worse the texture of the sesame seed cake will be. You can decide when to eat it..."

Smelling the aroma in the air, Zuo Xuan'er hesitated for a moment before reaching out and taking the spiced sesame seed cake in her hand.

"Eat it then, do you think I'm afraid of you?"

As he spoke, Zuo Xuan'er defiantly stuffed the sesame seed cake into his mouth.

But after just one bite, Zuo Xuan'er's eyes widened.

"Mmm...this pancake is delicious..."

Zuo Xuan'er looked at the sesame seed cake in her hand with curiosity and said something subconsciously. Then, as if she had realized something, she quickly pondered for a moment.

"Actually, the taste is just average!"

"Okay, take your time."

Lu You said casually, then turned around and sat down opposite Wu Quanwen.

"Your Highness, is there any news about Xiao Yi and the others?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Quanwen shook his head slightly: "There has been no news yet."

Although she was somewhat prepared, Lu You was still a little disappointed when she heard Wu Quanwen's answer.

Seeing Lu You's reaction, Wu Quanwen spoke again.

"Even though there's no news about him, you don't need to panic."

“Lu Yi is accompanied by the three black panthers you dispatched; ordinary people can't hurt them at all.”

Upon hearing this, Lu You turned to look at Duanmu Rong.

“She told me that during the bizarre massacre at the West Gate of Dingrang County, some survivors saw a group of men in black wearing silver masks chasing a man with three black panthers.”

"That must be Lu Yi. There's no one else in the world who can lead three black panthers like that!"

Lu You frowned, her tone becoming increasingly irritated.

Wu Quanwen tapped his folding fan lightly, signaling Lu You to calm down.

“I know about this, but what I want to tell you is that if those murderers really are my second brother, then you have even less reason to rush.”

"He targeted Lu Yi in order to use him as a hostage to control you."

"Therefore, Lu Yi is more useful alive than dead!"

Upon hearing this, Lu You sighed softly: "I know, I'm afraid that if those people catch Lu Yi, they will torture him and force him to tell me about me."

The horrific state of Lu Ming in the Jianhe County dungeon still haunts Lu You to this day.

If the Second Prince were to torture Lu Yi in order to find out his secret, Lu Yi, with his small frame, would definitely not be able to withstand it.

Lu You was only worried about Lu Yi's safety.

As for telling Lu Yi the secret about time travel, she wasn't worried at all.

After all, the airplanes, ships, rockets, and satellites she mentioned were things that people in this world simply couldn't understand.

This world lacks the concept of science and lacks a theoretical framework sufficient to explain time travel.

What she told Lu Yi was like a story of the Peach Blossom Spring.

If anyone could independently deduce concepts such as multiple universes from just a few words, she would definitely kowtow to that person.

The people here, at most, can only say that her origins are at the level of "celestial beings".

This does fit the so-called immortal sect she casually made up.

Seeing Lu You's worried expression, Wu Quanwen chuckled.

“Lu You, my second brother is a prince, not a bandit or a tyrant.”

"He has many ways to achieve his goal, but torture is definitely the most ineffective one."

"Don't worry, I guarantee that as long as Lu Yi is in his hands, his treatment will definitely not be worse than yours!"

Hearing Wu Quanwen's words, Lu You nodded slightly: "I hope so."

Wu Quanwen put down his paper fan, picked up his teacup, and took a small sip.

“I have already sent people to keep an eye on all twelve gates of Wudu. If anyone brings Lu Yi into the city, I will definitely be able to detect it immediately.”

"You can stay here in peace. With the clothes your father bestowed upon you and Mr. Guan's protection, no one in Wudu will dare to touch you."

Lu You was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, and then, as if she had thought of something, she began to look around.

"If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have completely forgotten. Where is Mr. Guan?"

"We're in his house. I've already taken a shower, why hasn't he come out yet?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Quanwen smiled and looked at Lu You: "It is the time for duty to begin, so Mr. Guan should naturally be in the palace to perform his duties."

"Still performing his duties?" Lu You said in surprise, "Mr. Guan is over seventy years old, and you still want him to teach the prince?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Quanwen was slightly taken aback, and his gaze toward Lu You also carried a hint of curiosity.

"Who said Mr. Guan was going to give a lecture to the prince?"

"Isn't Mr. Guan the Grand Tutor appointed by the Emperor himself?" Lu You asked in confusion.

"That was twenty years ago, when I was still young," Wu Quanwen said with a smile. "Do you even know what official position Mr. Guan holds in the court now?"

"A Grand Academician of the Hanlin Academy?" Lu You tried to answer.

"Then do you know what the Hanlin Academy actually does?" Wu Quanwen continued to ask.

“The Hanlin Academy…” Lu You hesitated before speaking, “It must be a place for compiling books and history, and for tutoring princes…”