Upon hearing Xu Yun's call.

Old Su first glanced at Old Jia and the others who were busy counting.

Then he quietly left the study with Xu Yun.

Afterward, the two came to the courtyard, where Xu Yun proactively said:

"Master, the issues involving Mr. Tongyu and others are quite challenging and may take several days.

My words are humble, so I hope, Master, you can persuade Mr. Tongyu a bit, and not let them damage their health."

Xu Yun spoke these words earnestly, truly fearing something might happen to Old Jia and the others.

Looking at history, both domestic and foreign,

people involved in research mostly have a common flaw.

Using a certain idiom to describe it, it's easy for them to become interested in hunts they encounter:

Whenever they encounter topics of interest, they not only like to delve deeply but also frequently ignore the time, even affecting their biological clock.

Actually, Xu Yun is one of those people.

Not to mention the distant past.

Just take the recent fifth generation Ci Insect Forest development for example.

At the most critical stages, Xu Yun, Qiu Sheng, Zhou Peiyao and others hardly rested well.

Qiu Sheng and the others simply laid a sleeping bag in the next room, each taking turns on night watch.

Xu Yun was most clear about how alluring his problems were for Old Jia and the others, not to mention the few partially solved formulas he wrote.

The truth, like a mountain peak shrouded in fog.

While the clouds are swirling, one can truly grasp some parts that seem within reach.

Therefore Xu Yun dared to guarantee.

If no one is watching Old Jia and persuading him, he will surely calculate nonstop day and night, neglecting food and sleep.

If Old Jia were Younger Jia, that would be relatively easier.

Young people, after all, pulling an all-nighter or two is no big deal.

But now Old Jia is already ** years old, his body truly can't take such wear and tear.

If no one watched over this old man, he might really pull that death-by-dawn stunt upon learning.

Should it truly be the case.

At that time, Old Jia might laugh heartily all the way to the grave, but Xu Yun would be left with nowhere to cry.

So, in emotion and reason, he cannot let these elders whose average age rival the AC Milan defense line go their own way.

Old Su clearly understood this point too, since he is somewhat experienced.

Without much hesitation, Old Su nodded cleanly and said:

"No problem, leave this matter to me, they will still listen to me."

Xu Yun then felt slightly relieved, then asked casually:

"By the way, Master, will Prince Jian be coming to class tomorrow?"

According to Xu Yun's previous agreement with Xiaoli, Xiaozhao, and others,

the small class of the trio is held once every three days, during which Xu Yun would leave some 'homework' for them to spend two days thoroughly digesting the knowledge.

This frequency was somewhat better for Xiaozhao and Xiaoli than having a class every day.

As for Old Su...

it is one class a day, or even several classes a day.

After all, his studies are quite broad; the trio's class currently focuses mainly on physics, differing in direction and positioning.

And tomorrow is the day the trio's class starts, so Xu Yun, as the 'Class Teacher', being concerned about the students' situation is also normal.

Old Su paused for a moment upon hearing this, looked around a few times.

He led Xu Yun to a more secluded corner and said:

"Xiaowang, you must prepare yourself, Prince Jian... might skip class tomorrow again."

Xu Yun felt a slight anxiety within, asking:

"Master, has Empress Dowager not yet recovered?"

Old Su shook his head, initially not wanting to speak.

But thinking of Xu Yun's background, he finally said succinctly:

"In short... not optimistic."

After hearing the news brought by Xiaozhao earlier, he specifically asked someone to inquire about the situation inside the palace.

Even though he has been retired from the position of Prime Minister for nearly two years, his network is still there, thus he learned more inside information.

The most crucial piece of information is...

Empress Dowager Xiang not only fell this time, but fell rather severely:

While getting up from bed in the middle of the night, supported by only one leg, Empress Dowager Xiang lost her balance and her head hit the bed's edge.

Don't underestimate these wooden beds of this era, the bed materials are top-grade agarwood that's fully infused with oil!

Agarwood, agarwood.

Referring to the kind of fragrant wood that sinks in water, a class of wood with extremely high density.

Without any cushioning.

The head collided with vast dense agarwood, the injury is not much less severe than hitting a stone.

Using later era terms, it's...

besides fractures and problems from blood conduction caused by the fall, Empress Dowager Xiang also suffered a concussion.

This led to a brief period of unconsciousness, prompting the emergency call for Xiaozhao to come over as a precaution.

Even Xiaoli could hear such news, suggesting a hand behind the scenes pushing this information outward, eager for more people to know.

Thinking of this,

Old Su couldn't help but sigh complexly.

Emperor Zhezong had only passed away for less than four months, and now another heavyweight in the palace had an accident...

Although personally, Old Su was somewhat dissatisfied with Empress Dowager Xiang's choice of designating Emperor Huizong of Song, believing Prince Duan unfit for huge responsibilities.

But aside from this matter.

Empress Dowager Xiang generally didn't have much problem.

Even one could say.

The Great Song Court at present must rely on Empress Dowager Xiang's experience and methods for transition; the transfer of power could never be too peaceful.

It's truly a stormy time...

Seeing Old Su unwilling to delve into the discussion, Xu Yun pondered thoughtfully.

Although he doesn't understand the specific insider details, historically Empress Dowager Xiang lived perhaps only another half a year—this was still without likely having fallen.

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