Qinghuai Academy was located behind the maple forest. When the breeze blew through the forest, the branches and leaves rustled, giving off a leisurely atmosphere.
Liu Yuanchun looked at the brown wooden door. There was a pair of stone lions on both sides of the door, looking rather ancient. Especially the couplet beside the door, which read-
In the book the years grow and fall,
the mountains and rivers under my brush are crisscrossed.
"This calligraphy is really good, vigorous and powerful. It must have come from a famous writer.”Liu Yuanchun spoke.
"Thank you for your praise, Furen." Yao Xuanye replied with a smile in his eyes.
Liu Yuanchun wasn't surprised, as he had already seen the Thousand Cranes Painting that he had personally drawn at the Jia Residence's birthday banquet.
"Was the word 'Qing Huai' written by you too?”She saw an irregularly shaped wooden plaque hanging on the door. On the plaque were four huge words,"Qinghuai Academy".
In fact, she was very doubtful that a person like him had anything to do with the word 'Qinghuai'.
However, even though he had doubts in his heart, Liu Yuanchun didn't have any direct evidence to prove that he was a corrupt official.
Yao Xuanye had come to the Academy today to give a lecture. Therefore, Liu Yuanchun and the other two sat down behind the lecture hall. They did not want to disturb the lecture.
The tribute students filed in. Almost everyone was stunned the moment they saw Liu Yuanchun, thinking that they were seeing a woman.
En Sheng did not like to deal with the tribute students, so he simply walked out of the school and waited.
Among the many tribute students, Liu Yuanchun suddenly saw a familiar face.
"Greensleeves, look at that white-clothed young master in front. Have we met somewhere before?”
Lu Xiu followed her instructions and looked over. She also had a familiar feeling.
After a while, she called out in a low voice,"Miss, I remember now!"”
"Who is he?"
"Miss, do you still remember the last time we went to Miaozhen Temple to offer incense?”
"I remember. I even met a pervert!" Liu Yuanchun snorted in annoyance.
"What is a pervert?" Green Sleeves asked in confusion.
"Uh, it's those two pig heads who wanted to take advantage of us, understand?”
"Yes." Greensleeve smiled.
Pig head? What a wonderful adjective!
"Ah! His name is Bo Xinren, I remember now.”Liu Yuanchun recalled that he was the scholar who had saved her and Luxiu that day.
"That day, Young Master Bo saved Young Lady.”Greensleeves said.
"Yes, I left in a hurry that day. Today, I finally have the chance to repay him.”Liu Yuanchun lightly smiled.
Because the Academy adopted the style of expressing one's own views, the atmosphere of the lecture was very enthusiastic. Everyone was brave enough to express their opinions. There was no other reason than to win the appreciation of the Minister of History, to become a supervisor of the Minister of History's Mansion, and to practice in the Minister of History's Mansion.
After all, ten years of hard work might not necessarily lead to a golden list. If he could go to the government office for an internship, he would have a greater chance of success.
Liu Yuanchun was also well aware of the corruption of the eight-legged essay selection system. Not only could it make the inferior lose their ambition to become a hero, but it could also lead to the decline of academics and the deterioration of mental skills due to the pursuit of quick success. Therefore, she decided to help Bo Xinren. She believed that a person who was willing to help a stranger would be a good official in the future.
Thinking of this, Liu Yuanchun's gaze landed on Yao Xuanye.
At this moment, what she saw in her eyes was a passionate and outstanding man. The usual politeness and cunning were gone.
Sensing her gaze, Yao Xuanye's eyes were filled with deep affection, frank and intense.
Liu Yuanchun's breathing became stifled, almost unable to breathe.
Did she see wrongly? She never believed in love at first sight, and she did not believe that he had such deep feelings for her not long after they met. She did not believe it!
She didn't believe that this cunning fox would lose control and be romantic. She didn't believe it!
That day, Liu Yuanchun did not acknowledge Bo Xinren due to his status.
The next night, Liu Yuanchun took the initiative to go to Yao Xuanye's study room where he was reading official documents.
"Will I disturb you if I come now?”She asked after pushing the door open.
Yao Xuanye's stern face softened because of her. "Sit." He stood up and poured a cup of tea for her.
Liu Yuanchun sipped his tea, hesitating on how to speak.
Yao Xuanye seemed to have seen through her thoughts and said,""Madam, you came uninvited, so you must have something you want, right?”His black eyes were bright, flashing with a sharp light.
As expected of an old fox!
"I wonder if you have decided on the candidates for the tribute students who will enter the residence to practice as officials?”She asked directly.
"It's under review." He answered truthfully. There were many people in the court who were promoted to officials because of other reasons.
"Can you let me know who they are?”
"There are three people, Li Shou, Wang Jin, and Bo Xinren." Yao Xuanye said without hesitation.”
"Who do you mean?"
"Do you have any suggestions?"
"You're willing to accept a woman's opinion?”She was very surprised.
Generally speaking, women in ancient times had a lower status and their words carried little weight.
Yao Xuanye's eyes flashed." I choose to accept Congming's opinion.”
"I hope you can consider Bo Xinren.”Liu Yuanchun stared at this man who was as smart as a fox and finally spoke.
"Oh? What reason do I have to choose him?" Yao Xuanye's gaze on her turned cold and thoughtful.
"Because I don't want to owe him anything.”Liu Yuanchun was slightly wary of the instant change in his eyes.
What kind of man was he?
Was it a wise and worldly court official, or a cunning and cold corrupt official?
Liu Yuanchun couldn't figure out this profound man.
"What kind of favor do you owe him?" There was almost no hostility hidden behind her mellow and gentle voice.
"Once, when Luxiu and I went to Miaozhen Temple to offer incense, we met two guys who wanted to take advantage of me. Fortunately, Young Master Bo passed by and saved Luxiu and me.”Actually, she didn't think that it was saving her life. However, since she was in ancient times, it should be a very important matter regarding a woman's reputation. Moreover, that Bo Xinren was a good person, so she had the thought of helping him.
"It seems that Bo Xinren is a hero who helps when he sees injustice, right?”As Yao Xuanye spoke, he lowered his head and moved closer to her flawless face, but he did not touch her.
And his sudden approach caused Liu Yuanchun's heart to tremble.
"Uh, big…probably!" she mumbled.
Without warning, Yao Xuanye lifted her chin and sealed her lips.
A strange feeling surged up in Liu Yuanchun's heart, but he didn't resist.
After a long while, he finally raised his head and met her sparkling eyes.
"I promise you." His deep and mellow voice sounded a little hoarse.
"What?" Liu Yuanchun still couldn't come back to his senses and unconsciously stared at his good-looking lips.
Yao Xuanye chuckled and pecked her lips again. "I promise you that I will let Bo Xinren enter the Minister's residence to practice his administrative skills.”
"Really?" Liu Yuanchun's state of mind gradually recovered, and she sensed that he was revealing that fox-like smile at her again.
Damn it! She had actually been kidnapped by him again-no, it was one and a half kisses.
"A gentleman's word is a promise."
Gentleman? Was he?
Meeting his burning gaze, Liu Yuanchun felt as if he wanted to swallow her alive. Subconsciously, she licked her lips and felt her mouth dry.
"Another cup of tea?" he asked with a faint smile.
"No, I, I have to go." Liu Yuanchun hurriedly got up and was about to leave.
"Aren't you going to thank me once?" Yao Xuanye grabbed her hand and refused to let her leave.
" You…" Before she could finish her sentence, her lips were sealed by him once again.
Liu Yuanchun was once again stolen by a kiss!
She felt angry, angry that she was actually allowing him to be more and more presumptuous.
Now, she was in big trouble. She couldn't like this ancient person!
Huh? Liked it? Since when did she mention this word to this old fox?
Impossible, absolutely impossible!
Ever since Bo Xinren had started his internship in the Minister's Mansion, everyone in the mansion had a good impression of his gentle and hardworking attitude. Even the always picky Chief Manager Yao Fu praised Bo Xinren and often praised him in front of Yao Xuanye.
However, no one knew what Yao Xuanye was thinking. The only thing he could be sure of was that Bo Xinren's future was in his hands.
As the Japanese pirates burned, killed, plundered, and robbed merchants on the sea, Taizu specially established the Shenji Battalion to fight against the Japanese pirates.
Yao Xuanye was the official in charge of the Divine Arms Battalion and was in charge of purchasing cannons.
Early in the morning, Yao Xuanye brought Bo Xinren to the Divine Arms Battalion. Liu Yuanchun pulled Lu Xiu and appeared in a male disguise.
"I want to go too."
"No, the Divine Arms Battalion is different from the Academy. They are full of sabers and cannons. Girls can't go.”Yao Xuanye rejected her request for the first time.
"I'll be careful. I won't cause you any trouble.”Liu Yuanchun raised his small face in anticipation.
Yao Xuanye frowned slightly and said angrily,""I'm not afraid of trouble." She still did not understand his intentions.
"Then what are you afraid of?" Liu Yuanchun stared at him in confusion.
"Daren is afraid that Furen will be injured." Bo Xinren said fawningly.
"No! I'll be extra careful, okay?”Liu Yuanchun suddenly pulled Yao Xuanye's hand and begged for his approval.
Bo Xinren saw this and suddenly said,"
"If Daren is worried, I will help take care of Furen.”
Hearing this, Yao Xuanye was speechless. However, his dark eyes flashed with an imperceptible sharpness.
Just as Liu Yuanchun thought that his hopes were about to be dashed, a sentence suddenly sounded in his ears.
"Only once. Don't do it again." After saying that, Yao Xuanye took the lead and boarded the sedan.
Liu Yuanchun smiled gratefully at Bo Xinren and turned around to enter the sedan.
Bo Xinren was once again distracted by this smile.
Not long after the sedan chair left Jin Ling City, Liu Yuanchun's face turned pale again.
Heavens! She felt dizzy again. Ew…so, so nauseous…
"Come, open your mouth." Yao Xuanye suddenly leaned in close to her face.
Liu Yuanchun was slightly hesitant.
"Open your mouth." Yao Xuanye urged again.
Facing his concerned eyes, Liu Yuanchun opened his mouth obediently.
Yao Xuanye quickly put a pill into her mouth. "This will make you feel better.”Then, he took the opportunity to embrace her.
As expected, not long after the cooling pill entered his mouth, Liu Yuanchun's head was no longer dizzy, and the feeling of nausea also disappeared.
"Thank you." She rested her head on his shoulder and dozed off comfortably.
Yao Xuanye's eyes softened.
From the first time he saw her, he knew that this woman had an indescribable influence on him. Now, he was even more convinced of this feeling.
Not long after, they arrived at the Divine Arms Battalion.
Liu Yuanchun excitedly followed beside Yao Xuanye and looked around.
After reading so much history, it was not easy for him to see with his own eyes the "Wolf Pheasant" used by the Qi Family's Army to fight against the Japanese.
Liu Yuanchun stood still for a long time, looking at Lang Li, feeling emotional. The battles in history were more and more terrifying, and the weapons were more and more destructive each year. The weapons that killed people often developed faster than any medical or scientific knowledge.
Then, she saw the Pear Blossom Spear.
It was a kind of spear that was tied to the head of the spear and sprayed with gunpowder. When attacking the enemy, it would ignite the medicine to confuse the enemy and then stab. It was a combination of traditional weapons and gunpowder in China.
Along the way, Liu Yuanchun saw all kinds of divine machine guns and cannons that were imported from Annan.
Then, she came to the long saber alone.
The bright light of the knife reflected in her eyes. She couldn't help but reach out to take one of the steel knives and gently slide it over the blade with her fingertips.
When Bo Xinren saw this, he immediately went forward and said,""You can't-"
However, what followed this warning was bright red blood!
Liu Yuanchun didn't feel any pain.
In the next moment, Bo Xinren had already pulled her finger and gently wiped the blood away. He tore off the corner of his clothes and made a long strip to carefully wrap her finger.
"Thank you." Liu Yuanchun didn't avoid it and instead revealed a faint smile at him.
"Furen need not be distant." Bo Xinren said happily.
This scene was seen by Yao Xuanye, who had turned around to look for Liu Yuanchun.
"Didn't I tell you not to touch your weapons?”There was no anger in his voice, only a pair of dark eyes that flickered with a dangerous light.
"I…"
"Milord, please calm down!" Bo Xinren immediately added," It's all my fault. I didn't warn Madam in time.”He took all the blame on himself.
Yao Xuanye glared at him coldly. "There's no room for you to speak here!”Then, he said to En Sheng and Lu Xiu,""Send Furen to the sedan chair."
"No!" Liu Yuanchun did not agree.
"It's not up to you." As he spoke, Yao Xuanye grabbed Liu Yuanchun's hand and pulled her out.
En Sheng had never seen his master lose his temper at a woman, so he knew that Madam must have a very special weight in his master's heart.
" Madam..." Lu Xiu quickly followed after En Sheng.
What exactly was Daren angry at Furen for? Green Sleeves was still confused.
Bo Xinren was still standing beside the long knife, not in a hurry to catch up with them, and his usually gentle and handsome face was indifferent.
Finally, he stepped forward.
When he came to the side of En Sheng and Lu Xiu, his face had already returned to its usual peaceful expression.
"Rise." A deep voice slowly came out from the sedan.
The group left the Divine Arms Battalion and ended their routine patrol.
Liu Yuanchun soaked in the wooden barrel, so comfortable that he almost dozed off.
In ancient times, taking a hot bath was not an easy task. It would take a lot of time just to fetch water and boil water. It was very troublesome.
However, Liu Yuanchun felt that the wait was definitely worth it. Once again, she sighed comfortably and closed her eyes.
When Yao Xuanye returned to his room and came to the wooden barrel, Liu Yuanchun still didn't sense anything.
His deep eyes that were staring at her quickly lit up with two clusters of flames. He couldn't help but lean down and kiss her smooth pink lips.
Liu Yuanchun abruptly opened his eyes and immediately met a pair of blazing eyes.
"No!" She pushed him away in shock, her hands covering her body that was still soaked in the water.
Yao Xuanye looked down from above and took in her alluring figure without moving.
"Quickly retreat!" Liu Yuanchun raised his small face and shouted with half vigilance and half fear.
"I'm your husband. I naturally have the right to appreciate everything that belongs to me.”Yao Xuanye stared at her with a domineering look on his face.
Liu Yuanchun didn't have the time to reply and instructed him to seal his lips.
Not only did Yao Xuanye kiss her, but he also reached into the water and pulled her up.
"I want you!" He pressed his lips against hers and whispered. His large hands locked her thin shoulders and pressed her against him.
Liu Yuanchun dodged his kiss. " No, don't. You promised not to force me…" Her voice was trembling.
Yao Xuanye stared at her without blinking." I promised not to force you to consummate our marriage, but that doesn't mean that I'll allow you to seduce other men.”The jealousy and anger that he had suppressed for the entire day exploded in an instant.
It was undeniable that when he saw her and Bo Xinren's intimate appearance as if no one else was around, he almost wanted to kill that kid.
No one had ever been able to affect his calm mood, but she had done it so easily!
It was only today that he realized that his feelings were deeper than he had imagined.
Seducing men? When did she do that?
Looking at his extremely serious eyes, Liu Yuanchun asked softly and tentatively,""May I ask who I seduced?"
"You know it best." Yao Xuanye frowned.
Cuff! Old fox! He was clearly setting a trap for her to jump into!
What if she casually mentioned a man's name? Wouldn't he take the blame and charge her with adultery?
Hey! She wasn't an idiot, so he couldn't fool her!
"I don't know anything!" She looked up innocently.
His dark eyes flickered.
"It's fine. I just want you to be mine.”As he spoke, he tightened his arms and carried her out of the wooden bucket, walking towards the bed.
"No…you can't do this.”Liu Yuanchun shouted in a low voice.
"No one can control what I want to do.”He gave her a domineering look.
Oh no!
"You swore!" She reminded him that only a month had passed since the half-year agreement. She still had five months to think of a way to leave him.
"I can stop being a gentleman this once!" Yao Xuanye smiled wickedly, his burning gaze scanning her beautiful body.
"You, you scoundrel!" Liu Yuanchun was both embarrassed and angry, but he was unable to stop him.
What should he do? If she allowed him to continue being so presumptuous, she might really die in the hands of this ancient man.
Suddenly, a plan flashed through her mind.
I wonder if it's possible to cry within a minute? I've seen it on TV a few times before, hehe! She might as well give it a try.
Just as he was kissing her neck, Liu Yuanchun was trying hard to recall the past that made her sad.
It was very difficult at the beginning, but when Liu Yuanchun thought of his grandmother who had passed away, he suddenly felt a wave of heartache, and then he really cried.
" You…" Yao Xuanye raised his head in surprise. He knew that he wasn't rough with her!
The more Liu Yuanchun cried, the more intense it became. In the end, he actually couldn't stop and cried extremely sadly.
It was probably because he couldn't go home! She was once again touched by the thought that she had never dared to think about.
Seeing how sad she was, Yao Xuanye gently hugged her and let her lean against his chest. "Don't cry. It's my fault. I shouldn't have regretted it.”The melon that was plucked by force was not sweet. He had no intention of forcing her.
Everything was caused by jealousy.
Liu Yuanchun shook her head and didn't say anything. There were too many things that she had no one to confide in. Anyway, no one would believe her even if she told them.
That night, Yao Xuanye hugged her to sleep. That was all.
However, it was also from this night that he hugged her to sleep every night.
He believed that one day, he would win her heart.
He knew this day would come!#
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