Chapter 523 - 273: A Fortuitous Encounter_1
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The Emperor waved them away, saying, "Don’t stop her, Yueyue’s flattery is something I haven’t tired of hearing yet." Then, smiling at Pan Yue, he said, "Yueyue, do I have any other strengths? Tell me all about them."
Seeing the Emperor encouraging her to speak, Pan Yue continued, "Yixiu also said that Daqian is a military powerhouse, and the Emperor is wise, not engaging in literary persecution... Daqian is prosperous and thriving, steaming... steaming... steaming..." She had forgotten what came after ’steaming’ and muttered softly to herself, "It couldn’t be steaming buns..." She felt so foolish for forgetting what her daughter said and for making a fool of herself in front of everyone, tears welling up in her eyes.
The things Pan Yue said weren’t taught to her by Qian Yixiu in advance; they were things Qian Yixiu had casually mentioned in conversations with Grandfather Sangui and Zhu Sujin. She didn’t know how Pan Yue remembered them, but now she was bringing them up in this setting. A woman recklessly discussing state affairs was not a good thing, especially since she didn’t know what else her little mother might blurt out. If she voiced her disapproval of the "sea ban," that could cause trouble.
Qian Yixiu was so nervous that she broke out in a sweat. Seeing Pan Yue get stuck again and looking like she was about to cry, she quickly said, "Mom, it’s ’progressing day by day.’" Then, comforting her, "You are so capable, mom. These are things Yixiu talked about long ago, and it’s amazing you still remember them now."
The Emperor glanced at Qian Yixiu, his eyes narrowing. Qian Yixiu’s heart fluttered, and she quickly shut her mouth and lowered her head. This was the smartest man in the world; it was best for her to say as little as possible.
The Emperor actually smiled and asked, "Did Yixiu also study with Jinjin under Yu Xiu before?"
Zhu Sujin quickly answered, "Reporting to the Imperial Grandfather, yes, my sister was also Mr. Yu’s student. However, her main focus was calligraphy."
The Emperor nodded and said to Pan Yue with a smile, "After hearing Yueyue’s words, the Imperial Uncle just found out he has so many strengths."
Hearing this, Pan Yue perked up and said, "Yes, the Emperor is capable, Yueyue is capable too. Everything Jiang brother said, and the praises for the Emperor, Yueyue remembers them all."
Seeing Pan Yue like this, Empress Dowager Fu shed tears again. Although she already knew about Pan Yue’s memory loss and her mind not being quite clear, seeing it firsthand still broke her heart. Holding her tenderly, she said, "Oh, my poor Yueyue, you were such a clever and proud child. What happened to you? What did you encounter? How did you come out of the mountains?"