Chapter 94 Chapter 94 She is bright, open-minded, brave and fearless. ...

Xue Yuanyin stood stiffly by the door, with her right hand holding the booklet behind her back. The first thought in her mind was that she was finished.

I was discussing whether a man is big or small with my best friend, and I got caught red-handed. What should I do in this situation?

When did he come? Did he hear it? How much did he hear?

Will she be killed on her wedding night?!

Xue Yuanyin calmly tucked the booklet into her sleeve behind her back, tucking it in a little deeper. After confirming that the sleeve was sufficient to cover it, she brought her hand to the front. Zhang Jingxuan seemed not to notice her small movement. He politely and distantly bowed to Princess Ning Yan, who was hiding in the corner with a guilty look on her face. Then he grabbed her hand and said,

"Come out with me."

Xue Yuanyin breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he didn't grab her wrist, otherwise he would have discovered the disgusting booklet she had hidden. Then she felt a little guilty and pretended to be calm.

"Why are you here at Changlong Building? It's not appropriate for us to meet at this time. I'm going back now. We can talk in detail next time we meet."

After saying that, she walked around Zhang Jingxuan and was about to leave, but he grabbed her and walked out, saying:

"It's okay. I've missed you so much lately. I don't mind if we can't meet."

Xue Yuanyin staggered and was forcibly pulled out of the private room by him. Before leaving, he turned around and cast a glance at Princess Ning Yan, but she gave him a helpless look in return and shrank into the corner feeling very guilty.

She resigned herself to her fate and followed Zhang Jingxuan out of Changlong Building and into a deserted alley nearby.

Zhang Jingxuan stood at the entrance of the alley, blocking her way out, and looked down at her with a very calm expression.

Before he could speak, Xue Yuanyin bravely explained:

"Princess Ning Yan and I just had a small get-together and chatted about some private things between girls. Don't think too much about it."

Unexpectedly, Zhang Jingxuan said with a smile, "Give it to me."

Xue Yuanyin played dumb: "What?"

Zhang Jingxuan said, "What's stuffed in your sleeve."

Xue Yuanyin didn't want to admit it, but he had obviously discovered it. However, it seemed that it was not impossible to give him this kind of thing... With a subtle feeling, she took out the booklet from her sleeve and gave it to him.

Zhang Jingxuan took it but didn't open it. Instead, he said, "Go back."

Xue Yuanyin uttered, "Don't you want to open it and take a look?"

Zhang Jingxuan said calmly, "I don't think it's anything good. I'll go back and ask Huaizhou to deal with it."

Xue Yuanyin was in the wrong first. Who told her to discuss the man's size with her good sisters and ruin his reputation? She wanted to stop him, but she didn't have the courage to argue with him. Finally, she struggled and said:

"Actually, you can go back and take a look before throwing it away..."

Go back and apologize to Princess Ning Yan. Give her some compensation for losing the booklet.

Zhang Jingxuan didn't say anything else, but called his own carriage and ordered the driver to take her back.

Xue Yuanyin boarded the carriage and was taken away, looking back every few steps.

Not until the carriage had gone far away did Zhang Jingxuan calmly open the booklet in his hand. It was a page with a folded corner, and it seemed that the person who was flipping through it liked it very much. He looked at the thin golden body chain worn by the naked man, and saw that all the key parts of his body were highlighted by the golden chain, and he looked particularly... dissolute and obscene.

He held the booklet in his hand, his eyes fixed thoughtfully on the thin golden chain. After a long moment, his brows raised slightly.

-

In the blink of an eye, half a month passed, and the Zhang family began to send invitations to major families in the capital. The wedding day was just around the corner.

A while ago, August 27th was the birthday of Master Kong. The Imperial College held a grand ceremony and invited all former students of the Imperial College to attend. However, Xue Yuanyin was busy preparing for her wedding and did not have time to go, so she missed the celebration.

The ceremony lasted twenty days, concluding on September 17th, the day before the wedding. Xue Yuanyin had previously promised to attend, so she changed into a jade-colored, green silk-trimmed gown and went to the closing ceremony with her former classmates from the "Rule of Law" class.

Zhang Jingxuan had also been in Shuexing Hall, so he was also invited to attend the closing ceremony.

It was a rare opportunity for Xue Yuanyin to revisit the Imperial College. Before leaving, she tied her hair into a bun. Since she dressed as a man, she did not look very feminine. However, she could not be too delicate when visiting the Imperial College, so she was very satisfied with it.

Because of a legitimate reason, Zhang Jingxuan came to pick her up in a carriage. Xue Yuanyin wanted to refuse, but the carriage broke down unexpectedly, so she got on Zhang's carriage.

Zhang Jingxuan was sitting in the carriage, watching the birthday speech for August 27th. When he heard her getting on the carriage, he looked up and paused for a few seconds before saying,

"Why are you dressed like this?"

Xue Yuanyin was feeling uneasy because of the time he caught her peeking at the booklet. She sat across from him quietly. After hearing what he said, she was stunned for a second and asked, "What's wrong?"

Zhang Jingxuan glanced at her face and said, "Dressed up as a man again?" He looked at her face carefully. She used makeup, which made her look very youthful, not like a girl.

Xue Yuanyin was still wondering what was going on, but when she saw his expression, she suddenly understood something. She smiled and sat next to him, deliberately leaning closer. As expected, he retreated slightly, preventing her from kissing him. Her smile widened and she said:

"Why can't I kiss you just because I'm dressed as a teenager?"

Zhang Jingxuan put down his congratulations, raised his hand to her forehead, and said helplessly, "I'm not used to being so close to you when you're still a teenager."

After a pause, he was rarely frank and said, "It feels like some kind of Longyang quirk."

Seeing his awkward expression, Xue Yuanyin became interested. Suddenly, some evil thoughts came to her mind. She deliberately said:

"But I want to kiss you, what should I do?"

Zhang Jingxuan pressed her forehead and pushed her away, saying, "Switch back and kiss again."

Xue Yuanyin found it particularly interesting to tease him in disguise as a man, and she would poke him from time to time, making Zhang Jingxuan seem speechless. Seeing that his expression became dangerous, she thought of her wedding tomorrow and did not dare to tease him deliberately anymore, so she quickly sat back down obediently.

They soon arrived at the Imperial College. Xue Yuanyin got off the carriage and saw students coming and going in the Imperial College.

A group of people were standing in front, including Su Mian and Guan Bai. Gao Songlin had also come to the capital. When he saw her, he waved and called her over.

Suddenly, a shout came from behind. Xue Yuanyin turned around and saw Zhang Jingxuan sitting in the carriage. He had not yet gotten out. He looked up at her and said calmly:

"Come in with me later. We're already engaged, so there's no need to be shy."

Xue Yuanyin imagined the scene of her and Zhang Jingxuan entering and leaving the Imperial College together, wondering how much attention they would attract. Then she looked at Gao Songlin and others waiting for her in front, and suddenly felt guilty. She quickly refused:

"Let's not do that. I don't think it's a good idea... How about this, we pretend we don't know each other, and after the closing ceremony is over, I'll secretly go look for you."

Zhang Jingxuan looked at her with a half-smile and said slowly, "You want to have an affair with me here?"

He directly exposed her: "Why are you afraid of being seen by your former classmates? What is there to be embarrassed about?"

Xue Yuanyin was rarely as frank as him, considering how much they had been at odds before... Afraid that he would continue to persuade her, she rejected his proposal and hurried away. When she met up with Gao Songlin and the others, she urged them:

"Let's go! Let's go! What are you waiting for?"

"The closing ceremony is still a while away, why are you acting like you're asking for my life?"

Gao Songlin muttered something, but didn't care. He hadn't seen her for nearly three years and had a lot to talk about. He hooked his arm around her shoulder and began to reminisce about the past. Xue Yuanyin was worried that Zhang Jingxuan would see them, so she quickly slapped his arm away, pulled him three steps at a time, and fled from the square in front of the Imperial College gate.

After their figures disappeared, Zhang Jingxuan looked ahead with a slightly deep gaze until another Zhang family carriage drove up behind him. Zhang Zimo got out and called him in:

"Cousin, didn't you come here with Xue Yuanyin? Why are you here alone?"

Zhang Jingxuan restrained the expression in his eyes and said calmly after a while: "Let's go."

…

The closing ceremony was held in the Biyong Hall. Xue Yuanyin was embarrassed to stand with Zhang Jingxuan, so she just listened to Gao Songlin lamenting his lack of recognition for his talent.

When the ceremony was over, the other students gathered together to talk and exchange ideas. Gao Songlin finally finished his nonsense and left the Biyong Hall with her, saying enviously:

"You actually became a female teacher in the Women's Hall! Did you know that all the teachers in the Imperial College will be recorded in the ancient books? That ancient book will be given to the court historian! In other words, your name will be recorded in the green pen history book!"

Xue Yuanyin suddenly realized why people had been coming to her house frequently to give her wedding gifts recently. She had thought it was because of the Zhang family's influence, but now she realized that those people had other intentions.

She raised her chin slightly and said, "Why, are you envious?"

Gao Songlin nodded honestly, began to ponder, and looked at her suspiciously:

"Tell me the truth, did you rely on the Zhang family to win over this female teacher? Now that you have established yourself in the capital, is it because of Zhang Jingxuan?"

Xue Yuanyin hummed softly, restrained her carefree look, and said seriously: "Of course not, I can become a female teacher by relying on myself."

Other classmates came up behind him one after another, casting vague glances at Xue Yuanyin, the protagonist who had been the talk of the town recently.

Xue Yuanyin noticed these gazes and became a little absent-minded. She wondered what was happening with Zhang Jingxuan. She hoped that he wouldn't be angry with her... She became more and more nervous. She turned around to leave and ran into Zhang Zimo.

He hesitated for a few seconds, then stopped her and said, "Xue Yuanyin, are you going to marry my brother?"

Everyone around immediately looked over; they had been paying attention to this topic for a long time.

How could these two get married?! It's unimaginable! Were they really not married out of hatred?!

Xue Yuanyin suddenly became the center of attention, but she didn't care about that. She leaned over to look behind Zhang Zimo, but didn't see Zhang Jingxuan. She breathed a sigh of relief, then raised her chin slightly and said:

"Yes, I am going to marry your brother."

Zhang Zimo said with a complicated expression, "Okay, I wish you and my brother a happy marriage. But I have a question for you—the Zhang family is not an ordinary family. Although I may not look like much...but that's not important. The Zhang family is indeed a noble and prestigious family. Have you really thought it through? Aren't you afraid that one day you will be replaced by someone else?"

Xue Yuanyin didn't get angry when she heard this. Instead, she raised her eyebrows and said seriously, "I'm not afraid. Let me tell you a secret—" She dragged out her voice, and under his gaze, she said half-jokingly, "I'm unique."

Zhang Zimo was suddenly disappointed. He thought it was some secret and was speechless: "Are you kidding me?"

Xue Yuanyin couldn't help but laugh out loud. She didn't continue to explain, but she knew in her heart that she was not afraid and she was not joking.

In this marriage, she never wanted to look up to him, nor did she want him to look up to her; just as he was serious, she was also serious.

Xue Yuanyin was just about to ask Zhang Zimo if he had seen Zhang Jingxuan, but unexpectedly Zhang Jingxuan walked out of the Biyong Hall. His eyes fell on her and he walked straight towards her.

The conversations of the surrounding students suddenly quieted down, and they glanced over secretly out of the corner of their eyes.

Xue Yuanyin gritted her teeth and didn't hide. She watched Zhang Jingxuan walk over and stand beside her naturally in front of everyone. He raised his hand and touched the top of her head. His tone was very close and natural. He said:

"Going back?"

There were faint gasps from all around, and then low jeering noises began to be heard.

Xue Yuanyin felt the heat on her face suddenly rise. She stole a glance at his expression. It seemed... calm? But could it be the precursor to a storm?

Thinking about how he came over without saying hello, she felt guilty for no reason. It seemed that he was indeed angry.

Xue Yuanyin pretended to be calm and said in the tone of a classmate, "Okay, it's on my way."

Unexpectedly, Zhang Jingxuan said calmly, "You and I live in two different directions. I came here specifically to pick up my fiancée. I asked her to go back with me. Which route should we take?"

Xue Yuanyin: “…”

Her cheeks heated up, and she felt like she was being roasted by the scorching gazes from those around her. Especially the gazes from Su Mian, Guan Bai, and Gao Songlin, who were standing together, made her look like a traitor who had betrayed their small group.

She opened her mouth and tried to argue, but for the first time she felt she was at a loss for words and couldn't think of the most appropriate excuse.

Zhang Jingxuan did it on purpose!

Didn't she just not come in with him? He actually deliberately took revenge on her like this!

Gao Songlin couldn't help but say, "Xue Yuanyin, you two should just go together. You're getting married tomorrow anyway, and the whole capital, even me, knows about it! So stop pretending to be unfamiliar with your fiancé."

Xue Yuanyin: “…”

She stood there, uttered an "oh" stiffly, and cursed him in her heart.

Zhang Jingxuan took her hand and led her out of the Biyong Hall in full view of everyone. When they arrived near the school, which was deserted because Master Kong was celebrating his birthday, Xue Yuanyin shook off his hand with a flushed face.

"Why did you deliberately act so affectionate in front of them just now? You clearly know what kind of relationship we have in the eyes of outsiders!"

"Childhood sweethearts, a deep friendship, engaged couple, a match made in heaven."

Zhang Jingxuan said this, and then he approached her, blocking her against the pillar at the corner of the hall. He lowered his eyes and asked, "What other relationship could there be between us?"

Xue Yuanyin couldn't find the words to refute for a moment, feeling a little insecure: "Even so..."

She was blocked by his figure, with no way to retreat. She felt a little uncomfortable and said, "Aren't we going back? What are you doing here?"

Zhang Jingxuan's tone was calm as he said, "They were just wondering whether we got married out of friendship or out of hatred..."

He raised his eyes and glanced ahead. There were several figures gathered together. They were the classmates she had just spoken to, including Gao Songlin and others. They were walking towards the gate of the Imperial College, and the only way out was near this school.

It's about a few dozen steps away from here...

Zhang Jingxuan seemed to have seen nothing. He lowered his eyes and saw that she was blocked and had nothing to refute. He raised his hand to touch her face, stroking it gently, and said:

"You were so close to Gao Songlin just now, which made me very unhappy."

Xue Yuanyin was speechless. She always felt guilty about being seen by others in her relationship with Zhang Jingxuan, but she didn't expect Zhang Jingxuan to be jealous because of this... She took his hand and shook it gently, saying:

"So what do you want to do?"

Zhang Jingxuan's fingertips slowly moved to her chin. She was listening to him intently, completely unaware of the footsteps behind her. He lowered his eyes, stroking her cheek while listening to the footsteps. They were getting closer, and he would see them in just a few steps. Three steps, two steps, one step...

He suddenly lifted her chin, tilted her head, closed his eyes slightly, and kissed her on the lips.

Xue Yuanyin's eyes widened instantly, and she subconsciously wanted to struggle. This was the Imperial College, a place with a strong scholarly atmosphere and many rules, and he actually directly... But he pinched her so tightly that she couldn't struggle free at all. She whimpered twice, slowly gave up, raised her hands to hook them around his neck, and tilted her head back to accept his kiss.

She vaguely sensed some movement behind her, but when she listened carefully, the movement suddenly stopped. Just as she was thinking about whether to look back, Zhang Jingxuan pressed the back of her neck with his other hand, preventing her from moving. Xue Yuanyin's attention was taken away by him again.

This time he kissed her with great passion, his breath was hot and his breathing became heavier. She was so distracted by the kiss that she gradually let down her guard and joined in.

It was unknown how long it was before Xue Yuanyin was released by him, a little out of breath.

Perhaps because he could see that she was embarrassed, Zhang Jingxuan was unusually tolerant and asked her to go out first. He would go to the carriage to find her later.

Xue Yuanyin was overjoyed. Thinking that he was suddenly so kind, she smiled and said, "Then I'll wait for you in the carriage."

Then he left briskly.

After she walked away, the heads of the people hiding behind the wall popped out. Thinking back to the passionate kiss just now, they felt their faces flushed and their hearts beat fast, and they couldn't bear to look at it anymore.

Luckily, they were all family and wouldn't tell anyone. But even if they did, it probably wouldn't matter, as it would just mean they were getting married tomorrow.

Gao Songlin said angrily and complained, "Who on earth said they married out of hatred? They're really hurting me! Those people are still wondering if they like it or not. Their eyes are so thready, how can you say they don't like it?!"

Su Mian said, "I told you they've been having an affair for a long time. If you lose the bet, remember to send the fifty taels of silver to my house tomorrow."

Zhang Zimo didn't want to talk. Don't think he didn't see the look his cousin gave him. His cousin was deliberately waiting for them to kiss!

Is this still his gentle and modest cousin? He is simply a beast in human clothing!

Master Kong's closing ceremony was the most solemn event in the capital. Ning Chu, who was leading a squad of imperial guards on patrol at the Imperial College, passed by and watched for an unknown amount of time with his arms folded. He always spoke whatever came to his mind, and upon hearing this, he said coldly:

"Do you know what that is? That's how a male dog in heat marks its territory."

The people in front turned to look at him, and Gao Songlin said, "As expected of Master Ning, you're the most direct."

It's also the hardest to hear.

Zhang Jingxuan straightened his collar and sleeves, then raised his eyes and looked over at them, as if he had just noticed these people. His brows were gentle and he nodded in greeting.

He had heard what she had just said, but he had no intention of correcting her. If he were to take off his clothes, he would probably be more willing to do something even more beastly in his possessiveness of her.

Especially since she was too close to her classmates, he had discovered this three years ago.

Therefore, whether what he did today was a spur of the moment or a long-planned act, the reasons behind it are no longer possible to investigate.

…

After everyone had dispersed, Zhang Jingxuan walked to the gate of the Imperial College and waited for Huaizhou to come.

Half a month ago, he drew some blueprints and secretly ordered Huaizhou to go to Duobao Shop to make some things.

Zhang Zimo said goodbye to him and went back home first. Before getting in the car, he thought of something and hesitated for a while. Then he walked over with a guilty look and said:

"Cousin, I apologize for my previous prejudice against her. She's actually quite nice, and a perfect match for you... I wish you a happy wedding tomorrow."

Zhang Zimo left, and Zhang Jingxuan looked up at the carriage in the distance.

Tomorrow is his and her wedding day. Their journey has not been easy. They have gone through many ups and downs, but fortunately they have finally been able to have their wedding.

His decision to marry her would not change in the slightest because of anyone else.

Everyone was surprised at his and her sudden marriage, but no one thought they were inappropriate or unworthy of each other.

Everyone is saying that they are a perfect match, a match made in heaven.

She is bright, open-minded, brave and fearless. From childhood to adulthood, she has never been defeated by the wind and frost.

She was fine, he had always known that.

He was actually hypocritical, arrogant, and far from gentle and humble, wearing a veneer of appearance to become the lauded eldest grandson of the Zhang family. His true nature was far different from what outsiders saw.

And she is the only one who knows his flaws.

He and she were meant to be together.

Huaizhou hurried over from a distance. Zhang Jingxuan collected his thoughts and asked, "Did you get the things?"

Huaizhou handed him the box and said, "Sir, it's all here."

Zhang Jingxuan nodded, took the box, put it in his sleeve, and walked towards the carriage.

…

Xue Yuanyin waited for a long time, and was almost asleep due to boredom, when Zhang Jingxuan finally got on the carriage.

She couldn't help complaining, "Why did you come just now?"

After saying this, she thought about tomorrow. She glanced at the sky. It was already dark. After tonight, tomorrow would be here soon. She suddenly felt a little nervous, her heart pounding. She said:

"Zhang Jingxuan, we are getting married."

Zhang Jingxuan sent her back to the house and said, "Well, we are getting married tomorrow."

After a pause, he looked at her with a slightly meaningful look, and said slowly:

"Qiaoqiao, see you tomorrow night."