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There's no such thing as a free lunch in the world!

When Zhou Yi heard about the Epiphyllum Treasure Tome, his first thought was his father's words: "If someone lets you eat for free, it's either poisoned or they want your life in exchange."

"Ephemeral beauty!"

Upon further reflection, he found descriptions in Shuowen Jiezi: As beauty fades with age, as fireworks vanish in a flash, as petals wilt in a flick of the fingers…

Zhou Yi suddenly thought of something and raised his head to look at his tutor, who was speaking eloquently.

Since coming to the palace a year ago, there had been two people Zhou Yi felt close to: Little Xi, like a brother or friend, and his tutor, like a mentor or parent, bringing warmth to the cold imperial palace.

Now, as his tutor gently induced him, he omitted any mention of the flaws of the Epiphyllum Treasure Tome, speaking only of diligently cultivating for promotions and wealth, and an unlimited future.