Traveling to ancient times, with space

Chapter 211 The Imperial Preceptor's Hall

After all, as long as Gu Yuan can return to Shangdu smoothly, there is no doubt that a fierce struggle will inevitably take place.

She was determined to compete with her own son for the position of the next marquis!

Therefore, no matter the cost or the means, that wicked woman would always come up with all sorts of schemes and strategies.

All this was to successfully stop Gu Yuan and prevent him from returning to Shangdu unharmed.

At this moment, Su Yue sat leisurely to the side, cracking sunflower seeds, and asked with a face full of curiosity, "Tell me, why did your scumbag father insist on supporting his concubine to a high position? Didn't he ever have even the slightest suspicion about the shady dealings involved?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan was furious and replied through gritted teeth, "Hmph! That wicked woman and her whole family have committed heinous crimes. According to the law, they should all be exiled to the frontier to suffer."

But who would have thought that the wicked woman, through some shady dealings, would unexpectedly become a concubine in our Marquis's mansion.

Even more unexpectedly, that wicked woman's brother has now transformed himself, infiltrated the Imperial Preceptor's court, and is even highly regarded!

"The Imperial Preceptor's Hall?" Su Yue looked blank, clearly unaware of this.

Seeing Su Yue's bewildered and ignorant appearance, Gu Yuan couldn't help but feel a little surprised and said with a hint of sarcasm, "You don't even know the famous Imperial Preceptor Hall? I really don't know where you came from."

The Imperial Preceptor's Hall is currently enjoying immense prestige and influence! It is the Emperor's most prized possession, receiving the Emperor's utmost favor!

After saying that, Gu Yuan glared at his current predicament, then sighed helplessly and said to Su Yue with a bitter smile, "Look at how pathetic I am now, do you think I still have a chance to go to Shangdu?"

"Help me return to Shangdu to take revenge, and in return, I will find a way to free you from your unregistered status!" The man stared intently at the person before him, his words earnest and resolute.

"Cough cough... What nonsense are you talking about? Who, who said we are unregistered residents!" Su Yue retorted upon hearing this.

Gu Yuan, who was standing to the side, also looked very weak, but he still managed to speak: "Miss, if you are not an unregistered resident, then you should not have been in that grove of trees that night, but should have been in the city."

"Hmph, I just want to stay there, so what!" Su Yue remained defiant.

Seeing Su Yue's stubbornness, Gu Yuan sighed softly and continued to explain, "Miss, you may not know this, but even if you manage to sneak into this city, there are still other cities you will need to pass through."

The road to Shangdu was particularly fraught with checkpoints and the inspections were exceptionally strict.

Without legal identity and household registration, it would be impossible to reach Shangdu.

Even if you do manage to reach Shangdu, your identity will be exposed sooner or later.

Because in Shangdu, whether entering the city, seeking lodging, or even begging on the street, one must have a clear identity and household registration.

The city is divided into three layers: inner, middle, and outer. The outermost layer is mostly inhabited by ordinary people and merchants.

The middle layer houses various renowned academies; as for the inner layer, anyone without official status or corresponding identification is strictly prohibited from entering.

Therefore, if you want to successfully enter Shangdu, cooperating with me is the only way out.

In the capital, even a dog needs an identity and household registration. Do you think you can sneak into the capital? Gu Yuan blurted out everything he knew.

“Well… actually, it’s not that I absolutely have to go to the capital.” Su Yue said casually, fiddling with the melon seeds in her hand.

She came here simply to have fun, and whether or not she went to the capital was indeed irrelevant to her.

"Since that's the case, why don't you tell me in detail what this Imperial Preceptor's Hall is all about, so I can consider whether or not I should make this trip?"

Su Yue stared at the other party with great interest, her heart filled with curiosity about this so-called Imperial Preceptor's Hall.

Gu Yuan composed himself and slowly said, "This Imperial Preceptor Hall is a place specifically for refining elixirs, divining divination, and predicting the fate of the nation for the current emperor."

Moreover, it is rumored that everyone in the Imperial Preceptor's Hall possesses immortal techniques and has extraordinary abilities! As he said this, a look of longing involuntarily appeared on Gu Yuan's face.

He then added, "Not only that, the Imperial Preceptor's Hall recruits new disciples from various academies every six years."

Coincidentally, next year will mark the sixth year of this selection process. At that time, several neighboring countries will send their royal family members or noble children to participate in the selection.

If anyone is fortunate enough to be chosen by the Imperial Preceptor and taken under his wing, their entire family will rise to prominence and achieve great success!

Hearing these words, Su Yue, who had only been listening with a "let's see what happens" attitude, couldn't help but feel her heart flutter.

"This Imperial Preceptor's Hall is so powerful? It seems it's really worth a visit!" Especially when they heard that they were not only skilled in alchemy, but also in flying and teleportation.

This made Su Yue wonder if these people were all legendary cultivators.

This was the first time she had heard about this since she came into this world.

"If you can help me get revenge, I can give you my identity and take you to the capital. How about it?" Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan, who had been calm as still water, suddenly became excited.

He stared wide-eyed at the person in front of him, as if grasping at the last straw.

"What identity are you giving me? Could it be that besides your current identity, you have some other unknown identity?" Su Yue frowned slightly, a hint of curiosity rising in her heart.

She looked Gu Yuan up and down, trying to glean something from his expression and demeanor.

Gu Yuan took a deep breath and slowly said, "The jade pendant I gave you before is not an ordinary item, but a unique identity jade token for the children of the Gu family. As long as you hold it, from now on, you are mine!"

Su Yue was taken aback at first, then couldn't help but laugh out loud: "I am you? Do you mean I have to disguise myself as a man and go to Shangdu? Are you stupid or am I stupid? How can such a thing be kept secret?"

As she spoke, she shook her head, clearly finding Gu Yuan's suggestion utterly absurd.

However, Gu Yuan did not give up because of Su Yue's doubts. He continued to persuade her, "I left Shangdu when I was six years old, and it has been nine years since then."

Even if you go back in my place, I doubt anyone will recognize you easily.

Moreover, after the girl has avenged me, she can leave on her own.

Moreover, given the Gu family's influence in Shangdu, you might even become a disciple of the Imperial Preceptor's Hall!

At this point, a glimmer of anticipation appeared in Gu Yuan's eyes.