When Xiao Fu knew that he planned to continue taking the imperial examinations, he felt much happier. He believed that nurturing talents would bring joy to the whole world. For someone as talented as Lin Zikui, it would be a shame for him to be just a teacher.

After eating a few dumplings early in the morning, Lin Zikui was about to go back to Xixin Hall to review his lessons. He had the idea of ​​taking the exam again and needed the help of his book boy.

However, before he walked out of the East Guest Hall, he heard Xiao Fu say that he wanted to take a bath.

Yuanqing said, "Master, I will go and boil some water. It will take a while."

Xiao Fu thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll just go to the hot spring in the back mountain."

When he woke up this morning, he knew what he had dreamed about, and he even thought about it with his eyes closed when he woke up.

However, not long after waking up, I had forgotten most of it, and only a small part was still replaying in my mind.

Xiao Fu changed his clothes and was about to take a shower when he saw Lin Zikui standing under the banana tree outside the window, looking as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

"Lin Lang, do you want to go back to review your studies? I'll take you back to Xixin Hall."

Lin Zikui's lips moved slightly: "Zhao Ling, the hot springs on the mountain... are not very safe. Can I go and boil some water for you?"

Xiao Fu: "Huh? Why is it unsafe?"

Lin Zikui hesitated, "There are people living on the mountain, wild boars, and small animals... It's inevitable that people or animals will harass you. On the first day of the new year, there are so many pilgrims coming and going. What if... What if it's the same as what happened to me last time, then you'll be seen by others..."

When he finished the last sentence, his voice became so soft that it could not be heard.

Xiao Fu Yile said: "It's cold on the mountain, you stay in the charcoal room, I'll let Yuanqing accompany me."

"Brother Chen?" Lin Zikui's expression changed, obviously thinking of the disgraceful incident last night. He frowned and said hurriedly, "I'll go! Brother Chen, don't go. Anyway... I can't see you and won't peek at you. I'll keep watch for you."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yuanqing looked at him a few more times.

"Okay, Lin Lang, come with me." Xiao Fu was happy to do so. He picked up a book from the bookshelf and put some fruits in his pocket. He planned to read to Lin Zikui later and give him snacks if he was hungry.

As soon as he reached the back mountain, Lin Zikui felt a little regretful.

He couldn't see, so he had to rely on Miss Zhao Ling to hold his hand when climbing the mountain. If he didn't stand firmly, he would get nervous, but he wouldn't fall.

Because Xiao Zhaoling was holding him.

Just like that, they walked to the hot spring in the back mountain. Lin Zikui turned his back and sat aside.

Xiao Fu placed the books and fruits on the stone and saw Lin Zikui with his head tilted to the side, his face covered with a newly changed white cloth.

He undressed slowly, making rustling noises.

Lin Zikui heard it all, and his imagination emerged uncontrollably, with his fingers grabbing at his sleeves.

Xiao Fu took off all his clothes and placed them in his arms: "Lin Lang, can you help me fold them?"

“Okay, okay…” Lin Zikui heard the sound of him going into the water. The splashing sound was very light, but it easily created ripples in his heart.

Lin Zikui had no choice but to shake his head and started to fold clothes for him. He touched a piece of something that he didn't know was a jade pendant or a metal plate. There were delicate carvings on the plate, which seemed to be an animal. Lin Zikui couldn't find it out. Following the tassel, he found that the peace locket he gave to Xiao Zhaoling was also tied to the plate.

It turned out that Miss Zhao Ling carried the token of gratitude she had given him with her every day.

In addition to these two items, there was also an exquisite Persian dagger, almost as long as a forearm, inlaid with gorgeous gems.

Lin Zikui also put it away, thinking: Is that what Miss Zhao Ling tied there... wouldn't it be uncomfortable to tie it up with so many gems?

The thought flashed through his mind, and Lin Zikui carefully folded each piece of clothing for him, from the outside to the inside. When he reached the inside, he knew it was an inner garment, with a silky and soft texture. He was in a very delicate mood while folding it, and his movements were extremely careful.

I was afraid that if I folded it, it would become a flower bellyband, what would I do?

However, in the end, there was no bellyband as he had imagined.

He breathed a sigh of relief.

Xiao Fu sat by the pool, his shoulders down and everything under water.

Lin Zikui is a simple person. Whatever he thinks and does is reflected on his face. It is even more obvious since he cannot see and is not aware that he is being watched.

Xiao Fu looked at him without saying anything.

Only when he saw him exhale a breath of relief did Xiao Fu ask, "Are you coming down?"

“Eh?” Lin Zikui understood and turned his face away, “I… No, I won’t get off. I’ll stay here for you.”

Xiao Fu laughed, his hands still wet, and reached out to wipe his clothes twice.

Lin Zikui froze: "Zhao Ling..."

"I'll wipe my hands and take the book. Do you want to listen to a story? Let me see..." Xiao Fu wiped his hands and took the book, spread it out and read it, first reading the title, "Bian Er Chai? It seems to be a vernacular novel."

Xiao Fu had never read or heard of the author of this book. The miscellaneous books were bought by Yuan Wu, in a box.

In order to show off, Xiao Fu asked him to buy some, and told him: "Buy some of what scholars read, and buy some of what I read, otherwise he will think I have no knowledge at all."

This was also his first time to read it. Xiao Fuxian followed his lead and recited a poem with great emotion: "Life and death are caused by only one love. True love can always be a symbol of life and death..."

Lin Zikui just listened and judged that this was a love story about a lovesick man.

The protagonist's experience was extremely miserable, which was somewhat similar to his own. Both his parents had passed away, he met the wrong person, his family was declining, and he was tragically rejected by his marriage.

But the protagonist is very willing to read.

At the age of fourteen, she had already mastered the scriptures, was outstanding in talent, and was dressed gorgeously.

Then there is another poem praising the male protagonist for his appearance, saying that although his appearance is not as good as Miko's, his charming figure is still stunning.

Xiao Fu thought there was nothing wrong with this.

Lin Zikui didn't think so either.

He felt a sense of empathy when hearing what he heard, and sighed in his heart. The hero Wensheng's family fell into poverty, and he was a mere scholar who became an actor and was bullied by a man. He was saved by a chivalrous man named Yun Tianzhang, and Wensheng wanted to repay him.

However, Lin Zikui soon realized something was wrong and asked in confusion, "Wen Sheng...he wanted to repay his gratitude, so why did he seduce...Yun Tianzhang?"

He said hesitantly: "Wensheng is also a man, Yun Tianzhang is also a man, this Wensheng, is he a homosexual?"

Xiao Fu lay by the pool and now he understood what was going on.

This is a novel about Yanqin written by a homosexual author. It should be a banned book. How did Yuanwu buy it?

Xiao Fu glanced at Lin Zikui and said, "I find it interesting. Don't you want to listen, Lin Lang?"

"...If Miss Zhao Ling finds it interesting, then I will continue listening." Lin Zikui did not feel too awkward, and the confusion in his heart was only short-lived.

Male homosexuality was prevalent in the previous dynasty, and high-ranking officials liked to keep male favorites. However, in the Ye Dynasty, this matter was not allowed to be made public. Although Lin Zikui found it puzzling, he did not find Long Yang's behavior as disgusting as others did.

Xiao Fu continued reading.

The more Lin Zikui listened, the more surprised he became: "Yun Tianzhang was not tempted, and he remained calm, but this Wensheng actually changed into women's clothes. This, this...!"

Xiao Fu was also a little surprised.

He saw that Lin Zikui was surprised but not disgusted, and wanted to see his reaction, so he continued reading.

However, the further you read, the more unbearable it becomes. It's almost like a gay version of "Fire Avoidance Picture", telling the story of how Wen Sheng seduces and how he and Yun Tianzhang perform boudoir duties. The text is straightforward and crude, and is filled with every detail!

Lin Zikui almost wanted to cover her ears after hearing this: "Miss Zhao Ling, this book is not good, how about... stop reading it?"

Xiao Fu stopped and asked: "What's wrong?"

"It's just not good. How can I read this?" Lin Zikui blushed: "Who bought this book?"

Xiao Fu looked at him: "Yuan Wu bought it."

"Brother Chen, what are you buying this for... Could it be him..." He was surprised.

Xiao Fu: "Him?"

Lin Zikui asked quietly: "Is he... also a gay man?"

Xiao Fu smiled and said, "Do you think he looks like me?"

Lin Zikui shook his head: "I can't tell. You said Brother Tang is it, but I can't tell it either. I don't understand this."

"I know you don't understand, little fool, what do you think after listening to this story?"

Lin Zikui thought for a moment and said, "If Wensheng hadn't encountered those things, with his talent and knowledge, he could have passed the imperial examination. Unfortunately, fate plays tricks on him."

Xiao Fu: "That's all you heard? You didn't listen to the rest?"

“I listened…” Lin Zikui whispered, “You read to me, how could I not listen? It’s just that this book is not very good, it’s not elegant…” It was the first time in his life that he listened to such a book and was shocked by the words used. What was even more shocking was that Zhao Ling could read it without changing his expression.

Xiao Fu rested his chin on his arm. "Why do you think Wensheng wore women's clothes to seduce his savior? It's because the secular world stood between the two lovers, and he had no choice. He loves Yun Tianzhang, you have to forgive him."

Lin Zikui: "I understand. He went against the world and resorted to this desperate measure."

Xiao Fu: "If you were Yun Tianzhang, would you be able to forgive Wensheng for doing this?"

"Yun Tianzhang knew that Wensheng was a man, but because Wensheng was beautiful and wore women's clothes, he was bewitched and willing to... have sex with him. If I were Yun Tianzhang," he paused, "how could I be Yun Tianzhang?"

Xiao Fu: "If you are, you must answer me seriously and not give me a perfunctory answer."

It is really difficult for Lin Zikui to discuss this kind of miscellaneous books.

But because Xiao Fu insisted, he had to think carefully. What if he was Yun Tianzhang, and he was a chivalrous man who saved a poor, beautiful actor from a poor family?

The actor is a man and he wants to seduce me.

I was not tempted by the woman, and the actor pretended to be a woman, and I was tempted to have sex with her...

Lin Zikui put himself in the shoes of Yun Tianzhang and quickly came up with the answer: "If I were Yun Tianzhang, and I was confused by Wensheng and did that with him... then how could I blame Wensheng? Wasn't that my own fault? It was Yun Tianzhang who was obsessed with sex, not Wensheng."

Xiao Fu suddenly realized something and peeled some fried peanuts in his hand: "So this is what you think."

Lin Zikui thought he was probably satisfied with this answer and breathed a sigh of relief.

Xiao Fu fed him a peanut: "What if you were Wensheng? Do you think you are wrong?"

Lin Zikui bit a peanut and scratched his face in distress.

Why do I have to answer these questions myself?

In order to please his wife, he buried his head in thinking again.

"If I were Wensheng, my life would be so miserable, and Yun Tianzhang would save me from danger. I am also a homosexual, and I would love him and could not help myself... If I were Wensheng, he would not be wrong."

Xiao Fu nodded: "So both of them are right, it's the secular world that is wrong."

“Yes, yes.”

Xiao Fu nodded and proposed another hypothesis: "What if Wensheng was originally dressed as a woman? Yun Tianzhang didn't know he was a man, he just saw his beauty and was attracted to him. Wensheng was afraid that he would not like it, so he didn't dare to tell the truth. If it were you, could you forgive Wensheng?"

"This..." Lin Zikui hesitated, thinking from the other person's perspective, and nodded after a while. "Since it's not intentional deception, then it's not wrong. What's the crime of love?"

This was a reassurance. Xiao Fu was really afraid that Lin Zikui would turn around and hate him. Perhaps that wouldn't happen. He was just afraid that he would not want to associate with him anymore.

"My Lin Lang is kind-hearted, so I knew you would think so. This is a good book." After the fifteenth day of the lunar year, and as soon as his emperor nephew dies, Xiao Fu will cross these books out of the list of banned books.

He closed the book, stood up, wiped the water off his body, and asked Lin Zikui for clothes.

Lin Zikui gave them to him one by one. When he received the dagger, he couldn't help but say, "This dagger is inlaid with gems. It will be uncomfortable if you keep it close to your body. How about I find a skilled craftsman to make a small and light one for you?"

Xiao Fu took a look and said, "It's okay. I have plenty of daggers."

Lin Zikui added: "I think it would be just right to put it in the boots?"

"Well, I'll listen to you and put it in my boots."

After changing clothes, Xiao Fu took him back to Xingzhi Temple. Lin Zikui reviewed his lessons with the help of his servant, while Xiao Fu leaned on the couch and read the rest of Yanqin's novel with great interest.

The book was not long and was divided into several stories. Xiao Fu read slowly and repeatedly studied the parts that Lin Zikui found unbearable to read. He felt a little irritated and couldn't help but glance at Lin Zikui's serious study.

He had a book boy accompanying him in his studies. Whenever the book boy said a word, Lin Zikui would smoothly continue with a whole sentence.

The red wolf fur suits him very well.

It was almost 4 p.m. when Lin Zikui came in after reviewing his books. Xiao Fu had just woken up from a nap and was still diligently reviewing his books for the second time. Seeing his enthusiasm for reading, Prime Minister Xue had to say that he was a teachable boy.

Seeing Lin Zikui, Xiao Fu waved and called him, "Come here, Lin Lang. I will read to you."

Lin Zikui was about to go in, but when he heard that, he stood by the door with some resistance: "That again..."

Xiao Fu said: "I changed it to a new one."

Lin Zikui: "What is it this time?" He regretted it as soon as he said it. He thought that what Miss Ling was reading was not a serious book. How could a woman like to read such things? He immediately said, "Forget it, I won't ask anymore."

Xiao Fu sat up and said, "I'm so bored if you don't watch it with me. Watch it with me for a while." Xiao Fu had already pulled him to sit down. "I'll read it and you just listen. If you don't like it, just cover your ears."

This book is vulgar, but Zhao Ling likes it, so Lin Zikui can't cover his ears no matter what. I had no choice but to listen patiently. After listening so many times, it didn't matter. But every time when they talked about the details of the bed, Lin Zikui would stop them and say, "Don't... don't read it. Skip it."

Xiao Fu tilted his head while holding the book: "Are you embarrassed?"

Lin Zikui nodded honestly. He was indeed embarrassed to hear it and felt it was too vulgar. "These contents will make people have distracting thoughts. The Taoist temple is a place for meditation. It is not good for people to hear them."

"It's not very good." Xiao Fu simply leaned forward and whispered in his ear: "Then I'll read it in a low voice. Is that low enough?"

...It was a low voice.

Lin Zikui thought that probably no one could hear it except himself. The heat from Xiao Zhaoling's voice made his ears itch unbearably, and he could only hear a few words of the story.

What sin have I committed that my wife has to read such lascivious music to me? Now he knew everything, had distracting thoughts, and could not calm down. Lin Zikui could not help thinking: How could the author make a man having sex sound like the most blissful thing in the world? Is it really that good?

Forget it. The gay issue has nothing to do with me anyway.

Fortunately, Zhao Ling is not a man, otherwise he would have been corrupted by this book.

Lin Zikui looked melancholy.

Zhao Ling, why haven't you finished reading it yet? Why are you so interested?

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PS: "Bian Er Chai" is a BL novel from the Ming Dynasty, and it really contains that content.