There are two children living in the next room.

Lin Zikui remembered that Jinzun was good at martial arts and had excellent hearing, so everything he said and did was restrained and he didn't dare to speak loudly. His face turned red and he couldn't even utter the word "shameless".

Xiao Fu liked to see him speechless like this the most. He lowered his voice and said, "Why am I doing this? Is it disrespectful? I just want to do what Lin Lang wants. You don't allow me to do this or that. What's wrong with me borrowing your clothes?"

Lin Zikui frowned and looked at him with wide eyes. After a while, he turned his back and closed his eyes, looking angry.

Xiao Fu pasted up to him: "Young Master, are you angry? I'll give you a box of new clothes as compensation, okay?"

Lin Zikui lifted the blanket and covered himself with it, and said in a muffled voice: "The couch is too small, go sleep on the bed."

Xiao Fu's voice became aggrieved: "Lin Lang doesn't want me anymore?"

"Little, this couch is too small, you should sleep on the bed."

"I don't think it's too small. I want to sleep in the same bed with you." Xiao Fu put his arms around Lin Zikui and squeezed in, finally able to pull in the half of his body that was about to fall. With this hug, the embrace becomes tighter.

Lin Zikui's entire back was pressed against his chest. Xiao Zhaoling's heartbeat and his hot breath were all behind him and on the back of his neck, exuding aggression.

Lin Zikui endured it, worried that he was wronged, and finally couldn't help sitting up: "I'll go back to bed."

"I'll go back too." Lin Zikui was still looking for his shoes. Xiao Fu bent down and hugged him around the waist, which scared him out of his wits again. His wife always did unexpected things. Lin Zikui looked surprised and embarrassed, and met Xiao Fu's as-for-it-is face.

He gently placed him on the bed. The bed was cool. Xiao Fu pushed him inside and leaned over in his shirt. He stretched out his long arms and hugged him, holding him in his arms. His palm gently stroked the back of his neck: "You feel comfortable now, you can sleep now."

Lin Zikui was about to say something, but Xiao Zhaoling didn't give him a chance to speak.

He took off his glasses before going to bed at night, and the face of Zhao Ling was blurry in the night view, but the outline was clear, the lines of the jaw were sharp and smooth, the joints were distinct, the nose bridge and brow bones were high, and there was a prominent Adam's apple.

How could I have been so wishful in admitting my mistake when I had such obvious male characteristics?

He is still considered to be a girl with a boy's body and a girl's heart.

The next morning, Lin Zikui woke up at 11:00 a.m., but he had been kissing his wife for two hours last night, and he blushed when he thought about it now. Therefore, he only slept for three hours before getting out of bed to wash.

Xiao Zhaoling had to attend court every day in the palace and had to get up after the morning. He was forced to change his bad habit of sleeping until noon.

Lin Zikui got up and he woke up too.

Lin Zikui had just come back from washing his face, which was still wet, and his eyes looked extremely clear in the clear morning light. Seeing Zhao Ling lying on his side with his eyes open and looking at him, Lin Zikui was slightly surprised: "Did I wake you up?"

"Yeah." Xiao Zhaoling nodded.

Lin Zikui: "Then you continue to sleep. I will be more gentle and change clothes to go to the teacher for class."

Xiao Zhaoling stretched out his arms to him: "You woke me up, don't you want to give me some comfort?"

The arms were open, obviously wanting him to hug her. Lin Zikui's ears turned red, and he walked over and slowly bent down. As soon as he hugged her, Xiao Fu pulled her to him and whispered, "When will your teacher give you lessons?"

Lin Zikui had no choice but to lie on top of him, and her newly tied hair was messed up: "It's a quarter to the morning."

"That will take a while." Xiao Fu squinted at the sky, then took his hand and walked in. Lin Zikui was suddenly burned and his eyelashes trembled.

"I'm like this every morning. Can you help me, young master?" Xiao Fu showed an uncomfortable expression. As a man, Lin Zikui knew what it felt like to endure. It was a little hard to endure, but he would memorize it and forget it, and it would pass after a while. He would also do it himself occasionally.

He thought for a moment and said, "I have to go there in a quarter of an hour. Is a quarter of an hour enough?"

"How can that be enough?" Xiao Fu lifted the quilt and pulled him in, then he tapped his lips thoughtfully, "You can kiss me with your mouth for a quarter of an hour."

“…”

Lin Zikui probably knew what he meant and shook his head subconsciously. He couldn't accept it.

Thinking that it would take at least a quarter of an hour, Xiao Zhaoling exerted some strength in his trembling hands, hummed muffledly, and pressed his face against his shoulder. Xiao Fu used his nose to push Lin Zikui's clothes open, and he bit and kissed his milky white neck skin. His movements were like those of a playful puppy, pushing, rubbing, biting and licking.

After finally serving Xiao Zhaoling, about two quarters of an hour later, Lin Zikui hurried to wash his hands. Xiao Fu pulled him, panting, with tears in his eyes: "Isn't Lin Lang coming?"

"I have to go to class." Lin Zikui was so anxious that his hair crown was shaking, so he put on his shoes and ran away.

But you must not make the teacher wait impatiently.

Xiao Fu lay there enjoying the pleasure and really didn't want to move. When he thought of Lin Zikui, he started again.

After a few days of classes at Xue's mansion, Xue Xiang was the first to get anxious: "You and that Xiao guy, go back to Jinling first. I don't think he will go back without you."

When the man surnamed Xiao came, it was obvious that Lin Zikui's attention was not as good as before. Xiao Zhaoling came to see him from time to time, and then came again, bringing drinks and food, and sat on the tree to watch Lin Zikui study.

This caused Lin Zikui to be distracted frequently and glance at him out of the corner of his eye. Although Lin Zikui could answer whatever he asked, Xue Xiang still couldn't stand it as he was trying to do two things at once.

Why didn’t I realize before that Duke Changguo gave birth to a vixen?

Just leave with the vixen right away!

The Regent goes out of the palace every day to date, how unacceptable!

Fortunately, Xue Xiang took a look, otherwise, seeing Lin Zikui’s swollen mouth, he would have cut down the tree.

When Lin Zikui heard that Xue Xiang wanted him to leave, he couldn't help but ask, "What about you, teacher?"

"I have a large family to support me. I'll come back in a few days. You go back to Jinling first."

Lin Zikui: "Teacher, why don't you stay in Huainan after all the traveling?"

"No, that won't work. How can I rest assured if I don't see you pass the imperial examination with my own eyes? By the way, my old house in Jinling has been sold. Take this letter and go find Prince Yuwen Kai and give it to him for me. I will come later."

Lin Zikui still accepted the letter and put it in his arms.

The carriage going to Beijing was much slower than when Xiao Fu came back. They were afraid that Lin Lang would not be able to bear the bumpy ride, so they stopped and started frequently.

Seven days later, Lin Zikui arrived in Nanjing, but did not see any notice stating when the imperial examination would be resumed.

Xiao Fu said: "The inside information I got cannot be wrong. There should be news tomorrow."

Xiao Fu had an exquisite villa in Jinling City, just two streets away from the Imperial Examination Hall.

Lin Zikui moved in and felt a little uneasy, as he felt that he was living with his wife, eating his wife's food, and even his teacher was introduced by his wife. He had no ability and could not give her anything.

When will the imperial examination be resumed?

His desire to take the imperial examinations and become a Jinshi degree candidate grew day by day. With the new emperor ascending the throne and internal and external turmoil at a time when the court needed people, his teacher said that he had many opportunities.

As soon as he returned to Jinling, Xiao Fu had something to do, so he went back to the palace and sent someone to call the Minister of Rites.

Upon hearing that the Regent King was in such a hurry to return, Master Pang even forgot to put on his official uniform, and hurried into the palace, kneeling in the hall: "Your humble servant pays respect to His Majesty."

The Regent stood with his hands behind his back and said, "Master Pang, issue a notice and post it in all the guild halls and examination halls in Jinling, and notify people along the streets that the examination will be held on the first day of August."

Pang Da thought it was some urgent matter, but it turned out to be this.

It is quite urgent. The court is short of people now, and the examination has been postponed. The food and accommodation of 5,000 students in Nanjing have to be provided. If the Regent had not approved a sum of money, the Ministry of Rites would have run out of money long ago.

"August..." How much more will it cost?

Master Pang said, "Your Majesty, it is now the middle of May. If the news reaches the various provinces, it will definitely take half a month. For the students to come to Beijing, a month will be enough. How about the first day of July?"

"July is too hot, let's go to August."

August is a little cooler, so Lin Lang won’t get a heat stroke during the exam.

Pang Daren: "Yes... yes, but."

Xiao Fu frowned: "If you have something to say, just say it quickly."

Pang Da was sweating profusely, and hesitated to speak: "There are so many students... the court is responsible for their accommodation and food..."

The Ministry of Rites has no money.

The national treasury should no longer be overspent.

Xiao Fu: "What's the big deal? I'll give you three thousand taels of silver from my private treasury. The exam will be in August."

Mr. Pang breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the Regent was the grandson of the Yunnan Palace, and the Yunnan Palace was very rich. He took the opportunity to mention the opening of the special examination next year: "Your Majesty, the official position is vacant now. If we hold the special examination next year, we can recruit a group of talents."

Xiao Fu: "Okay, go ahead and post the notice."

Lin Zikui was sitting in the villa and also heard the announcements from the gongs and drums on the street.

"Young Master! Young Master, there seems to be news! The examination is confirmed!" Mo Liu rushed in and shouted happily.

Lin Zikui was also overjoyed and stood up: "Let's go and take a look."

The Imperial Examination Hall had already posted a notice saying that the examination would be held on the first day of August. Lin Zikui smiled and said, "That's great."

All the students who were about to take the exam also clapped their hands in celebration: "Finally, the exam is coming, finally!"

Mo Liu: "Madam is really powerful. What he said is true. It is really the exam in August. It is amazing."

Lin Zikui speculated: "Maybe he has familiar relatives in the Ministry of Rites."

The villa where he lives now is small but exquisite, and quiet, suitable for him to study. But this location doesn’t look cheap at first glance, I don’t know how expensive it is.

Lin Zikui didn't feel very secure living here. He was indeed a little afraid that the threshold of Xiao Zhaoling's family was too high and he couldn't reach it, which would make people look down on him. Zhao Ling has never brought himself home until now. He occasionally mentions his parents, saying that his mother is a generous person, but she may not be able to accept the fact that he is married for the time being. She needs to work harder and think about it carefully.

Lin Zikui knew that it was not so easy to let his family know about the affair.

But I feel a little uncomfortable in my heart.

Plus, when I got back, Zhao Ling was gone. He said he had family matters to attend to and would be back in the evening.

Lin Zikui felt a little depressed. He remembered the letter his teacher asked him to bring to Prince Shuo, so he took Mo Liu and Jin Zun out the door. There was a carriage parked outside the door, and the coachman said, "Master Lin, where are you going? I'll take you there."

Lin Zikui got on the carriage: "Let's go to Prince Shuo's Mansion."

"When we get to Prince Shuo's mansion later, Mo Liu, you must not look too much and be rude. Jin Zun, I know you don't talk much, so just follow me closely, don't say anything, and keep your head down, okay?"

Jinzun agreed and nodded.

Mo Liu: "Prince Shuo, he seems to be the brother of Emperor Wen Tai. I heard that Prince Shuo often hangs out in red-light districts and loves to listen to music. He is a mediocre person."

Lin Zikui called the carriage to stop: "Mo Liu, you go back first."

Mo Liu was stunned: "Young Master..."

"Go back and be obedient. When my wife comes back, you can tell her where I am."

Lin Zikui was worried about his mouth, so he insisted that he go back first. Although what Mo Liu said was true, everyone knew that Prince Shuo was such a person, but since the teacher was on good terms with him and had given him the letter, he was an elder and could not be offended in any way.

The carriage moved slowly in the city, and after a while, it arrived at Prince Shuo's Mansion. Lin Zikui got off the carriage and presented the visiting card.

King Shuo, who was inviting a group of people to listen to music and watch a play in the courtyard, received a post from Lin Zikui.

Prince Shuo opened it and took a look: "Hey, a tribute student, is he Xue Jianzhi's student?"

The Duke of Changguo, who was sitting next to him, took a look and said, "Xue Jianzhi's student? He has always been very picky and ordinary people cannot be his students. He even refused to accept your son."

"Yes, I remember your Xiao Fu was his student for about fifteen days."

Duke Changguo's face darkened and he remained silent.

King Shuo closed the letter and ordered, "Housekeeper, bring this Lin Zikui in."

Outside Prince Shuo's mansion, Jinzun's weapons were confiscated. He was very unhappy and raised his fists, but was stopped by Lin Zikui: "Jinzun, you should stay outside too."

These two kids are more troublesome than the other.

"No," Jin Zun said seriously, "My master has ordered me to follow the young master."

"Then remember, you must not be violent towards anyone. No one can be violent towards anyone. We cannot afford to offend the nobles inside."

"Young Master, you are here to deliver a letter, not to be bullied, so why can't you afford to offend me?"

"That's right," Lin Zikui rubbed his head. Jin Zun reluctantly turned his head. Lin Zikui smiled and said, "But we are insignificant and our words are not taken seriously. We should be more careful, okay?"

"All right……"

Just like that, Lin Zikui followed the steward of Prince Shuo's mansion into the house. He saw so many people in the yard, with a stage set up to listen to an opera. Judging from their demeanor, they all seemed to be important figures.

Lin Zikui took a breath, still calm, and bowed slightly: "Junior Lin Zikui, on the order of the teacher, has a letter to bring to Prince Shuo."

"Your teacher is Mr. Xue?"

"Yes." He stood up straight. "Here is the letter."

King Shuo said, "Present it."

All the princes and nobles who were listening to the opera in Prince Shuo's Mansion looked at this young talent with sidelong glances. He was Mr. Xue's student, not just his disciple, so he must have something extraordinary.

Just looking at his appearance and demeanor, he is top-notch.

Prince Yan, who was leisurely eating melon seeds, took a quick glance and his eyes were fixed on it.

Isn't this that guy?

Xiao Fu’s lover!

Prince Yan recognized him. Lin Zikui's appearance was not one that people would forget after seeing him. Prince Yan remembered that the scholar was poisoned. Xiao Fu looked anxious and rode his horse to carry the man back to the Duke of Changguo's Mansion.

I don't know what was written in the letter, but I know that after reading it, Prince Shuo immediately asked the butler to invite him: "Mr. Lin, please take a seat. Do you want to eat? It's almost dinner time in my house. Why don't you stay for a simple meal and listen to some music first?"

After hearing this, the people present looked at Lin Zikui differently. Could it be that this Lin Zikui came from some extraordinary family?

His last name is Lin...I don't remember his family background.

Lin Zikui himself was also surprised and confused, and quickly said that he was not worthy of the title. After he sat down, King Shuo was very warm-hearted and introduced people to him one by one.

"Duke Changguo, Marquis Qiguo, Earl Zhongyong, Minister Tan of the Ministry of War, Prince Yan of the Yunnan Palace..."

They were all famous. Lin Zikui was shocked but did not show it on his face.

Lin Zikui greeted everyone one by one, and King Shuo said to him: "It's just a home-cooked meal, there's no need for you to be so polite. Sit down, sit down."

However, Prince Yan was very interested when he saw Lin Zikui and raised his hand to greet him.

Lin Zikui bowed: "My Lord."

"Don't be shy, would you like some melon seeds? You think you like them, right?"

Lin Zikui's eyes widened slightly. Prince Yan was about to come forward, but was pushed away by Prince Shuo unnoticeably: "By the way, Mr. Lin, this is our son Yuwen Can, who is a few years younger than you. Brother Can, call me Brother Lin." Yuwen Can looked like a handsome and autistic child, and he called out Brother Lin in a timid voice.

Lin Zikui returned the greeting: "Meet the young prince."

Prince Shuo smiled and said in a friendly manner: "Your teacher said he will return to Jinling in a few days. He will be wherever you are. I wonder if Master Lin has a place to stay in Jinling? Do you think my Prince Shuo's Mansion suits your taste? If your teacher comes to teach, I, your son, will benefit from it."

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Xiao: When I got home, my wife was gone