Empress Lin Yuerong gazed at the scholar in front of her, a hint of surprise flashing across her face.
She had thought this teacher was an old pedant, but who would have guessed he looked to be a middle-aged man.
She focused her attention and asked, "You claim to be a commoner, does that mean you hold no official position in the Imperial Court?"
Wuu Yong shook his head and reported, "I hold no official position. I was recommended by the Duke of Qi to do some miscellaneous tasks at the Hanlin Academy. Occasionally, I met the Little Princess, and thus became her teacher."
"So, you privately took on the role of teacher for the Princess? Are you aware this is a grave crime?"
Lin Yuerong was somewhat annoyed.
Wuu Yong said, "Learning is endless, and anyone can be a teacher. A teacher imparts knowledge and receives insight, it is merely a title. If this too is a crime, Empress, you may punish as you see fit."
"You certainly have some backbone!"
