But these things have a strong storytelling aspect, and because the writer is so passionate, the readers easily get infected by it.
Not only Bai Erlang, but Bai Shan and Zhou Man also enjoy reading these sorts of unofficial historical records, so Bai Shan follows Bai Erlang to linger in this room.
Most things in the Hanlin Academy are not confidential; aside from the current emperor's Daily Records, they can even view the previous emperor's Daily Records, not to mention those from former dynasties.
It's merely a difference in the amount of paperwork involved.
Also, materials from the Hanlin Academy cannot be taken outside.
Transcribing these things isn't meaningful, so Bai Shan could only regretfully tell Manbao, "I originally wanted to borrow a volume for you to relieve your boredom, but I can't take it out. I can, however, recount it to you."
"Is there any particular curious tale?"
