Chapter 301 Remember to drink more hot water in the future

Su Zhi entered the palace?

It seems that all the evidence has been collected and she is ready to take action.

Chu Yian really wanted to eat the melon up close, but at this moment Su Zhi was probably crying to the emperor and the empress, asking for justice.

I am in the palace and cannot eat this melon for the time being.

But she was really anxious and wanted to know what would happen to Chang Yutang.

After struggling for a moment, he ordered his servants: "Find someone to guard the palace gate, and tell me as soon as Su Zhi leaves the palace."

She had to have a bite of this hot melon.

"yes."

The servant retreated, and Sheng Lingchuan was a little curious: "What happened?"

He hadn't been out for the past two days, and no one had told him what was happening outside, so of course Sheng Lingchuan didn't know.

Chu Yian glanced sideways at him and sighed.

Sheng Lingchuan:......

Chu Yian sighed again, and Sheng Lingchuan couldn't stand it any longer: "Can you please stop sighing in my face?"

Chu Yian said "oh", turned his head, sighed, and left.

Sheng Lingchuan: ...No, what does she mean?

Are you sick?

He wanted to chase after him, but seeing that Chu Yian was heading out of the mansion, he stopped because he was worried that if someone saw him with a bruised face, they would probably laugh at him.

The servant who had just returned to the Sheng residence to fetch a book came back with a smile on his face: "Master Sheng, the Third Young Master's wife said that you can stay in your room and read well today."

Sheng Lingchuan:......

Sheng Lingchuan gritted his teeth. Although his words were harsh, he didn't want to read at all.

The servant continued, "The Third Young Master's wife also said that you don't like reading now because you haven't developed the habit of studying hard. From now on, the servants of the Duke's Mansion will urge you to study hard."

Sheng Lingchuan frowned and snorted coldly: "How do you want to urge me?"

The servant said without blinking, "You are already in your twenties. You have lived for more than twenty years, enjoyed the best teaching resources, and have so many servants waiting on you, yet you are still only a juren."

"Master You was born in the countryside. There was only one old scholar in the village who taught him how to read and write."

"But he's won three first places in the imperial examinations and became a top scholar. How can you be so shameless..."

Sheng Lingchuan's face darkened as he interrupted him gloomily: "That's enough."

Does she want all the servants in the Duke's Mansion to whip him with these words every day?

He just doesn't like studying, so why is it considered a heinous crime in Chu Yian's eyes?

The servant lowered his head and said, "I deserve to die."

Sheng Lingchuan flicked his sleeves and was about to leave when the servant said, "The Third Young Master's wife also said that the young masters in the mansion are all very well-educated. Whether it's academics or other aspects, each one is outstanding."

"You've been in the Duke's Mansion for a while now. If you don't learn something, it will ruin the reputation of the Duke's Mansion."

Sheng Lingchuan:......

It's boring to not live anymore, really.

He just came to the Qin family to stay for a few days and was not a member of the Duke of Qin's Mansion. How could he have damaged the reputation of the Duke's Mansion?

Sheng Lingchuan bared his teeth in anger: "Has she ever thought about whether I can understand the book by myself?"

The servant nodded: "I have thought about it. Later on, the Third Young Master's wife will ask a teacher to come and teach you."

Sheng Lingchuan:......

Servant: "So you can stay here with peace of mind. Madam will send someone to inform the Sheng family and the academy so that you can study here with peace of mind."

"If you still fail to pass the next exam, it may be that you are born with a brain problem. The young lady said that we should be tolerant towards people with disabilities, so you don't have to worry too much."

Sheng Lingchuan:......

Who are you calling brain-dead? Sheng Lingchuan was furious and wanted to curse.

But the servant retreated as soon as he finished speaking, slipping away very quickly, leaving him no chance to perform.

After sulking alone for a while, Sheng Lingchuan finally calmed himself down.

It’s okay, isn’t it just reading?

Oh.

In fact, being able to pass the imperial examination at his age is like the incarnation of the God of Literature. He is absolutely gifted.

However, he took the exam early, and his current achievements were obtained a long time ago. Later, he was influenced by a group of bad friends and gradually became lazy. In addition, he failed the exam twice in a row, and he developed a deep resistance to studying.

This leads to worsening academic performance.

Sheng Lingchuan knew where his problem lay and he had thought about changing it, but he got annoyed when he saw the book...

He suppressed his irritation and returned to the yard.

I held the book in my hand, but I couldn't read it at all.

He simply threw the book aside and lay back on the table. He suddenly felt that he was not understood by the whole world, which made him feel more and more depressed.

Unable to stay any longer, he got up and left the house to find Chu Yian. He was so annoyed that he was not even afraid of being seen with his bruised face.

Anyway, it was Chu Yian who wanted him to study hard, so she would find a way to solve the problem for him. When he was no longer so annoyed by books, he should be able to understand them by himself.

Sheng Lingchuan believed from the bottom of his heart that he was the kind of person who could study, otherwise he would not have passed the imperial examination at such a young age.

Chu Yian was strolling around the street arm in arm with his little sister, chatting and laughing all the way, when suddenly a bruised face appeared in front of them, scaring the girl next to him so much that she trembled and almost screamed.

Chu Yian's eyelids twitched wildly. He looked at Sheng Lingchuan's horrible expression, then turned his eyes away with a stern look, gritting his teeth a little: "Aren't you reading in the mansion? Why are you out?"

Sheng Lingchuan snorted: "I don't want to study, I just want to relax."

Chu Yian: ...How long has she been out? She only read the book for a few minutes before she started to relax.

The girl holding her arm hesitated for a moment, let her go, and said considerately: "Sister Chu, if you have something to do, go first, and we will go out for a walk next time."

Chu Yian nodded, really not wanting Sheng Lingchuan to scare others with this look.

The girl smiled and bowed. As she turned to leave, she suddenly said, "By the way, Sister Chu, tomorrow my sister from the Dai family and I are going out of town to Anchan Temple to burn incense. We'll be staying there for a day or two. Sister Chu, are you going?"

Chu Yian thought about it and realized that Qin Huaishu would be leaving early tomorrow morning, so he would have nothing to do in the mansion. He happily agreed, "Okay, I'll go with you."

Jiang Qing's eyes curved. "Then Dai's sister and I will come pick you up tomorrow."

Chu Yian hummed, watched Jiang Qing walk away, then looked at Sheng Lingchuan and frowned: "What's wrong with you?"

Sheng Lingchuan lowered his head, hesitated for a moment, and said honestly: "I get bored when I see books, and I really can't continue studying... Sometimes when I see you working so hard, I feel like I can do it too."

"But I get bored when I pick up a book. I can't finish it at all. I don't want to learn."

Chu Yian was stunned. She knew something about Sheng Lingchuan. She used to think that this guy had been led astray and became lazy.

It seems that this is not just one problem.

Is this person... tired of studying?

He knows that studying is important and he knows that he has to study. His family and the people around him are forcing him to study.

But I just can't concentrate on learning.

Chu Yian tutted his words and scratched his head: "Why didn't you say so earlier?"

Sheng Lingchuan raised his head and glanced at her quietly, then lowered his head again. His voice was filled with a hint of grievance: "I've told my parents about this before, and they always said that I've had it easy for too long, or that a grown man like me can't handle a little setback..."

He actually thought about whether he was really too fragile and just failed the exam twice. He was still young and had time to continue working hard.

But whenever he picked up the book, he would think of the accusations. He forced himself not to think about it and just read the book carefully, but he found it increasingly difficult to continue.

Coupled with his family's disappointment in him and the occasional cold words, he became increasingly annoyed and rebellious.

Chu Yian felt a little regretful. He should have not let his aunt send this guy here.

How could this be sent to her to vent her anger? It was clearly sent to her to help solve the psychological problems of teenagers.

She leaned against the wall and asked, "Do you really not want to study anymore and want to do something else, or do you just not want to study at this stage?"

Sheng Lingchuan was a little confused and shook his head: "I don't know, but I used to like reading."

When he was young, he was often praised by his teacher and family, and was even called a child prodigy for a while.

Chu Yian thought about it and asked a key question: "Do you want to just eat and wait for death in the future, or do you want to do something to stand out?"

Sheng Lingchuan looked at her blankly again.

This person only knows that he doesn't want to study, and he just wants to muddle through the days, one day at a time, without thinking about anything else.

Chu Yian was a little helpless: "The Sheng family is big and powerful. If you just want to eat and wait for death, we can support you for the rest of your life and make sure you have enough food and clothing."

Sheng Lingchuan hurriedly shook his head. If possible, he still hoped to achieve something like Qin Huaishu and didn't want to continue like this.

Chu Yian understood, and knew that he couldn't get anything out of the question, so he stopped asking.

She rolled her eyes and waved at him: "Come with me."

After saying that, he raised his foot and walked in another direction. Sheng Lingchuan hurried to catch up, a little curious: "Where are you taking me?"

"You'll know when you get there."

After turning several times, she soon stopped outside an inn where many people were eating.

Before she even entered, the busy little girl saw her, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she ran out quickly, her face slightly flushed with excitement, and she called out in a crisp voice, "Miss, you're here."

Chu Yian nodded and gently wiped the sweat off her face.

Bai Xiaozhu lowered her head somewhat embarrassedly: "Miss, you haven't been here for a while."

Chu Yian raised the corners of his lips: "Yes, so I came to see you today. How are you? Are you used to it?"

Bai Xiaozhu nodded vigorously: "I'm used to it, Miss. Uncle Fu taught me a lot, and I learned it very seriously."

Chu Yian touched her head, his eyes could even be described as gentle, completely different from the look he had in front of Sheng Lingchuan.

Sheng Lingchuan felt as if he had seen a ghost. He had never seen her so gentle in his life, really.

But who cares? Chu Yian half-armed Bai Xiaozhu's shoulders as they walked in: "Xiaozhu is very good, but don't just focus on learning. You are still young, so you should pay attention to getting more rest, okay? You look so thin."

Bai Xiaozhu looked up at her, then lowered his head and nodded softly.

In fact, she has gained a lot of weight and is not as thin as before.

After entering the inn, I found a table in the corner and sat down.

There are many people entering the inn now. After chatting for a while, Bai Xiaozhu went about his own business, and did not forget to ask the kitchen to prepare a table of delicious dishes and send them over.

Chu Yian supported his chin and watched her running around, feeling quite distressed.

The inn was not big, and there were only two waiters, Bai Xiaozhu and a young boy about her age.

Both of them were so busy that they couldn't stop.

Sheng Lingchuan was very puzzled: "You brought me here to treat me to a meal?"

Chu Yian shook his head, pointed at the two people who were running and sweating profusely, and asked, "Do you think they are very tired?"

Sheng Lingchuan looked over and hummed, "It's indeed hard work."

After a few seconds of pause, he continued, "But you don't have to compare me with them. They have their sufferings, and I have mine... They are different..."

Before he finished speaking, Chu Yian looked at him with a strange look in his eyes: "What nonsense are you talking about? When did I compare you with them?"

"If I really wanted to find a few miserable people to show you what a truly miserable life is, would you come here?"

Sheng Lingchuan was even more confused: "Then why did you bring me here?"

Chu Yian's eyes curved up and he smiled sweetly.

Sheng Lingchuan suddenly felt a chill on his back, as if he was sitting on pins and needles.

Every time this guy shows this expression, he's up to something bad. What does he want to do this time?

He looked at Chu Yian warily.

Chu Yian patted his shoulder and gave him a reassuring look, which made Sheng Lingchuan even more alert.

She smiled and said, "This inn should actually add a few more people to help out and share the burden."

Sheng Lingchuan opened his eyes wide, looking at her in disbelief, then looked at Bai Xiaozhu and the other boy running around, his voice trembling: "You want me to wait here?"

Chu Yian tutted his words and looked at him with disdain: "What are you talking about? You are not qualified yet."

"Besides, you have a bruised face and nose. Don't scare my guests away."

"What I mean is, the kitchen is short of someone to wash dishes and sweep the floor. You can start with those."

Sheng Lingchuan:......

Sheng Lingchuan's face darkened. Is there any difference?

Isn't it that they want him, the second son of the Sheng family, to work like a slave here?

Seeing that he looked unhappy, Chu Yian comforted him, "Don't worry, just focus on your work here during this time, and don't think about studying for now. If anyone from the Sheng family comes, I'll help you stop them, how about that?"

Sheng Lingchuan's expression eased slightly after hearing this, but he was still very conflicted.

After hesitating for a moment, he whispered, "You really can make reading books less annoying for me in the future."

Chu Yian nodded firmly and patted his chest to assure: "Absolutely."

The reason why this kid went from being studious to hating studying was definitely due in large part to the suppression and scolding from the Sheng family elders, in addition to the great psychological pressure.

In addition, he also felt that he had to learn, and for more than a year, he didn't give himself any time to adjust. He kept thinking about learning and couldn't continue learning, so he started to indulge himself and then fell into self-blame, jumping back and forth repeatedly.

Instead of doing this, it would be better for him to put down the book and take a good time to adjust himself and relieve stress.

But this kid tends to run around and play around with a group of young masters to relieve stress, which will only accelerate his downfall.

Instead of doing this, it would be better to find him something to do and save her some wages.

Chu Yian felt depressed when he thought of this. Jiuan needed a steady supply of money, but the book had not been updated for too long, and the money he earned was like a knife cutting his neck.

She is very short of money now!

Sheng Lingchuan was still a little uneasy: "But I have fallen behind in a lot of lessons."

Chu Yian quickly stopped him: "You can't even read the book you picked up, and you sit in the school just to comfort yourself that you have learned today."

"We're all adults now. It's fine to just lie to others, but it's pointless to lie to yourself."

I didn't see him anxious when we went out to the lake and play, but when I asked him to come to work, he started to feel anxious and stopped reading.

I usually don’t even look at the books more than once when I hold them in my hands. I can’t comfort myself that I have learned today just because I hold the books in my hands, right?

Is this interesting?

Since we are just wasting our time anyway, why not come here and do something practical?

Sheng Lingchuan was choked by such straightforward words. Although it was the truth, could he be more tactful?

He felt a little aggrieved: "Do I have to wash the dishes? I can't."

Chu Yian didn't make things difficult for him: "I have other shops, you can choose any place to do odd jobs."

Sheng Lingchuan thought about it and decided to start from the basics. After thinking for a while, he said, "Then I'll help light the fire here."

At least it's a little easier.

Chu Yian: ...

Chu Yian looked at his fair, tender and elastic skin, wondering if it would be roasted dry and blackened in a month.

She hesitated to speak.

Sheng Lingchuan frowned: "What's wrong? Is it not possible?"

Chu Yian pulled the corner of his mouth: "Okay, why not."

I just hope that when we return him, he won’t be roasted like an African boy, otherwise my aunt won’t be able to recognize that he is her own son.

After hesitating for a moment, she kindly reminded him: "Remember... drink more hot water next time."

Sheng Lingchuan:?