Da Tang Si Zi: My Six Super Rich Little Nuggets!

Chapter 96: Secret Code - Will Zhen and Qiu be able to successfully travel through time?

As soon as the school bell rang, Zhen Xiaosi threw off her schoolbag and skipped towards Qiu Rongmu.

As Zhen Xiaosi and Qiu Rongmu walked along the road, the conversation suddenly turned to ancient official titles.

Xiao Si sighed: "You know what? If we could time travel and become officials, how awesome would the Grand Master of Ceremonies be? A first-rank official, in charge of important affairs of the court, with a bunch of eunuchs and servants by his side, he would be so glamorous wherever he went."

Qiu Rongmu laughed and said, "Grand Master of the Palace? You're not talking about the first rank. We need to have some background too. We can't be like Wu Shiyue, who was just a timber merchant and only rose to the rank of military advisor."

"Haha, speaking of Wu Shiyue. He later became that official. He didn't study history well, did he?" Xiao Si snorted.

"Did you know that the Grand Master of the Palace in the Sui Dynasty was no ordinary person? The second rank was equivalent to the second rank of the official, the gold and purple rank was the third rank, and the silver and green rank was the third rank of the official. It was simply the most powerful among the powerful. Just by saying this title, even your breath would exude an air of nobility."

“Yes, in the Tang Dynasty, the Grand Master of the Palace was a second-rank official, with gold and purple robes as the third rank, and silver and green robes as the third rank…” Qiu Rongmu deliberately dragged out the tone, “With that level of status, he would be a big boss even now.”

Xiao Si curled his lip: "Although the Grand Master of the Palace in the Tang Dynasty was one rank higher than in the Sui Dynasty, the Grand Master of the Palace in the Song Dynasty was really awesome! The Grand Master of the Palace in the Song Dynasty was a first-rank official, the Grand Master of the Palace in Gold and Purple was a second-rank official official, and the Grand Master of the Palace in Silver and Green was a second-rank official official. These names alone represent their high status!"

"What about Jin and Yuan?" Qiu Rongmu raised an eyebrow. "Did they directly upgrade to Gold-Purple and Silver-Azure, ridiculously high levels?"

“You’re right. During the Jin and Yuan dynasties, the rank of Grand Master of the Palace (Guanglu Dafu) skyrocketed. Gold-purple and silver-blue ranks were above Grand Master of the Palace. It felt like either of them could almost become emperor.” Xiao Si’s eyes lit up. “Look, in the Ming and Qing dynasties, the title of Grand Master of the Palace became even more luxurious—first rank, second rank, practically a god in the officialdom!”

Qiu Rongmu couldn't help but laugh: "Now that you mention it, I really want to go back to ancient times and be a Grand Master of Ceremonies. Just hearing that title makes me feel incredibly proud."

Xiao Si patted Qiu Rongmu on the shoulder, "See? Just the name alone is enough to convince people. If we time-traveled tonight, let's see if we could directly become a Grand Physician of the Imperial Palace, how cool would that be!"

Qiu Rongmu chuckled, a hint of longing in his eyes, "However, I still prefer to be a scholar or writer, it's more carefree."

"Alright, see you in my dreams tonight. We both need to change our identities to Grand Master of the Palace, starting with this official title." Xiao Si said, shaking his hand as if he had already grasped all the riches and honors in his hands.

The two laughed as an autumn breeze swept across the school's stone path, carrying fallen leaves with it a refreshing yet slightly chilly feel.

"Qiu Rongmu, what's your family like after you transmigrated here?" Zhen Xiaosi asked, raising an eyebrow with a hint of concern and playfulness.

Qiu Rongmu spread his hands and smiled: "It's still the same combination of parents and sister, everything is as it was before."

"Then it's settled. How about we meet tonight and dream together?" Xiao Si suddenly leaned closer and asked in a low voice, her eyes gleaming with an undeniable light.

Qiu Rongmu was a little stunned: "Weren't you just joking? How could you do that?"

Xiao Si took a box of ginseng oral liquid out of her bag and handed it to him.

"This box was developed for me by my brother. He's a technician at a pharmaceutical company. This little bottle is full of the essence of wild ginseng, which you can't buy on the market at all. Keep it safe. Drink one before you go to bed. See you tonight." She smiled, as if she had already prepared everything.

“Remember, the code word is—” Xiao Si whispered, “the first part: Cui Dunli is Changsun Wuji’s man.”

Qiu Rongmu smiled slightly and continued, "In the struggle between the newly rich and the meritorious, Wu Zetian was the one who broke the deadlock."

"That's right, good memory."

The streets were becoming less crowded, and behind the school's iron gate, parents were lining up to pick up their children, while traffic continued to flow.

Dusk gradually seeped into the air, and the evening breeze carried a hint of coolness.

Zhen Xiaosi and Qiu Rongmu walked briskly in the last rays of sunlight, their hearts filled with anticipation for tonight's journey through time.

"So, we can enter a dream and return to the Tang Dynasty palace?" Qiu Rongmu asked curiously, his eyes sparkling with anticipation.

“Of course!” Xiao Si squinted, the box of ginseng oral liquid in her hand seemed to contain endless energy. “We’re going to see a big event now—the family history of the Li and Wu families, the turmoil of a thousand years ago.”

"It was Li Yuan, or more precisely, the father of Princess Jinyang, Li Mingda. When he was suppressing the anti-Sui rebels, Wu Zetian's father, Wu Shiyue, was very close to him. He would always invite him to drink and eat, and he was very supportive of him, urging Li Yuan to raise an army?" Qiu Rongmu smiled, seemingly pondering the intricacies of history.

“That’s right! Wu Meiniang’s father, Wu Shiyue, was a real old fox.” Xiao Si paused.

"Although Li Yuan did not agree on the surface, he actually shared the same idea as Wu Shihuo. 'Sharing wealth and honor' was his goal. Then, when the situation became unstoppable, Li Yuan stayed in Taiyuan, and Cui Dunli, a small merchant, was conscripted as a military advisor. As a result, he accidentally got a formal position and paved the way for the girl to become the empress without even realizing it."

Qiu Rongmu found it amusing and nodded: "Haha, and Gao Junya and Wang Wei have already noticed something was wrong and have begun to suspect Li Yuan's rebellious intentions. At this time, Wu Shiyue used his good relationships to help Li Yuan cover up the situation, playing both sides like a mastermind behind the scenes."

"That's right! So tonight we can travel back in time and see the court intrigues of that era."

Xiao Si's eyes revealed a hint of fear. "Maybe we'll overhear some crucial conversations and see how Wu Zetian built this family up. But I really hope those ruthless power-seeking stories are true."

"Wu Zetian really is a bit like her father, intelligent and shrewd. She knows when to act and when to hide," Qiu Rongmu said, looking up at the sky.

"She's quite shrewd; she can get along with everyone from all walks of life! She can use anyone from all walks of life!! She always keeps herself aligned with and at the center of power."

The two walked faster and faster until they reached the street corner, where they prepared to get into their parents' cars.

"Alright, see you tonight then. Are you ready?" Xiao Si pointed at the oral liquid and held it out to Qiu Rongmu. "Make sure you can match the code words."

"Don't worry, I can handle it." Qiu Rongmu smiled slightly, and the two exchanged a glance.

The noise of traffic gradually subsided, and the surrounding night began to envelop us, as if preparing to enter a time and space full of intrigue and strategy.