Chapter 11: Knowing the Truth
It took about two incense sticks' time for Lu Yuner to slowly chew and swallow her meal. She looked around the dining hall and found that she was the only one left, so she was about to clean up the food box and leave.
Suddenly, a strong and powerful arm rested on Lu Yuner's left shoulder. However, her shoulder didn't sink, indicating that the person knew how to control their strength.
Before she could turn around to see who it was, she heard a familiar voice in her ear, with a hint of anger mixed in the complaint, "Sister Yuner, why haven't you finished your meal yet? I've been looking for you for quite some time."
"Sister Lan, what do you need me for?" Lu Yuner looked at her puzzled, while continuing her actions without stopping.
Liu Lan withdrew her hand, and in the next second, her body gracefully turned like flowing water, sitting opposite Lu Yuner. She stared at the calm Lu Yuner, her worries somewhat fading, and her tone became a bit more serious, "You were bullied, why didn't you say a word to your sister? Do you think your sister's words are just empty talk?"
Lu Yuner's hand on the food box paused. She put the tidied food box aside and responded, "Sister Lan, you misunderstand. The officialdom has always been unpredictable. Before the dust settles, everything is variable. This is just a normal change in affairs for me, it's best to let nature take its course."
But Liu Lan didn't think so. She recalled that when there was nothing to do in the past, the three of them would meet up, and Sister Yuner and Ranzhi would often chat about these official matters. Although she had never been interested in these things, she had heard a bit.
Liu Lan sneered, "Although I've been through many battles, I don't understand the twists and turns of the officialdom, but I at least know 'black and white'. This old thing is clearly taking revenge for personal reasons. Wait, this general will give that old thing..."
"Sister Lan, don't be reckless." Lu Yuner immediately stopped her. Her originally calm face rippled with a watery color, no longer as peaceful as before, and her hurried voice contained a hint of worry.
Although General Liu had been on the battlefield for many years, experienced in battles, and skilled in military affairs, she was indeed at ease.
But after all, the officialdom is different from the battlefield. In the year since Lu Yuner's soul transmigration, she deeply knew that the officialdom was dark and dangerous, full of scheming and intrigue. There were those who sold themselves for glory, those who disgraced themselves for fame, those who [censored] for titles, countless in number.
She also knew that since ancient times, many loyal ministers who had devoted themselves to protecting the country and benefiting the people, didn't die on the battlefield but were framed by treacherous officials and died unjustly in prison, which was extremely painful.
Although she had met the Jijiu (Director of Studies) a few times, he seemed obsequious, flattering superiors and bullying subordinates, but actually had honey on his lips and a dagger in his heart, hiding a knife in his smile. Moreover, this Imperial Academy was not as simple as imagined.
As Lu Yuner thought of that "haunted" bamboo forest, her expression became complicated. It seemed she needed to have a good discussion with Sister Ranzhi.
Liu Lan's dark bright eyes looked at her, seeing that she seemed a bit excited. Although she found it strange, she still responded, "Alright, I'll listen to Sister Yuner." She frowned and then asked puzzledly, "What's wrong with you?"
"It's nothing." Lu Yuner came back to her senses, covering up the worry in her heart, and changed the subject, "By the way, where's Sister Ranzhi? I haven't seen her today."
Liu Lan's expression slightly sank, "Last night, an urgent letter came from Langzhou. Her father-in-law passed away due to illness. She accompanied her young husband back to Langzhou. They left in a hurry, so she hasn't told you yet, but she probably won't be back until after the Qingming Festival."
Lu Yuner nodded thoughtfully.
Liu Lan suddenly changed her tone, leaning half her body forward towards Lu Yuner, staring at her like a predator eyeing its prey, her gaze carrying a naked sense of coercion, "By the way, in a few days, the women's academy will hold a polo match. You must come!"
It seemed that she had kept the last polo match in her heart. With her uncompromising personality, she would definitely seek another match.
However, she had just started teaching in the men's academy, and there were still many things she hadn't gotten the hang of. But seeing her predatory gaze, Lu Yuner didn't dare to refuse, "Alright."
Liu Lan then changed her tone, her eyes showing undisguised excitement, "However, I've met quite a few polo experts in the martial hall these past few days. I think Sister Yuner should bring a helper!"
Hearing this, Lu Yuner raised her eyebrows, immediately understanding thoroughly. The two looked at each other and smiled, understanding each other without words.
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