Chapter 349 I'll Bring You Back the Top Scholar Title

Lin Luoxi is now completely unconcerned about the master's presence and is directly discussing with Xie Hanchuan about staying here for a few nights.

"You may stay here, but you must stay separately. This is a place for Buddhist practice; you can't just do whatever you want..."

Master Shanhui, who was intently fiddling with the abacus, seemingly calculating something, overheard Lin Luoxi and Xie Hanchuan's conversation and suddenly uttered this remark.

"Wife, how about we go home?" Xie Hanchuan didn't want to stay here anymore as soon as he heard that they couldn't sleep together.

He and his wife have been married for various reasons, but they haven't taken the final step yet. However, he has already gotten used to sleeping with his wife in his arms.

If he's going to sleep separately from Lin Luoxi, he might as well go home and sleep.

"Why don't you go back first, Brother Hanchuan? I really want to stay here for a few days." Otherwise, she felt that she had donated so much money for nothing, so she should stay for a few days and eat vegetarian meals for a while to feel at peace.

Besides, she took a stroll around the back mountain this evening; the scenery there is the most beautiful, and you can see the entire capital city.

If you stay here, you should be able to see the sunrise in the early morning.

Upon hearing Lin Luoxi's words, Master Shanhui's lips curled into a faint smile, and he began to manipulate the abacus even faster.

"Then forget it, I'll stay here with you!" Seeing Lin Luoxi's insistence, Xie Hanchuan could only nod resignedly and agree to stay here.

That evening, Master Shanhui didn't ask Lin Luoxi for help. Instead, he told them to go to the back mountain to enjoy the night view, while he himself was busy in the Prajna Hall.

"Brother Hanchuan, look, isn't the scenery here beautiful!" Taking a break for half a day, Lin Ruoxi led Xie Hanchun to the back mountain.

Huguo Temple was quite generous, hanging lanterns all along the path leading to the back mountain, which was quite fitting for the occasion.

The warm-colored lanterns were heartwarming to look at, complementing the scenery on both sides of the road and allowing Lin Luoxi to relax completely.

"If you like it, we can come and stay here often in the future..." After all, Master Shanhui had spent so much money, so he should at least reserve a room for them!

Xie Hanchuan rarely saw Lin Luoxi with a relaxed expression, and he felt a little sorry for her.

It's likely that his wife has been focused on expanding and strengthening the Lin family business for the past few years, leaving him no chance to catch up.

Now at Huguo Temple, she has finally let go of her tough exterior and is being herself.

Fortunately, I didn't let my wife go back today, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to see her like this.

"Okay, sure!" The sandalwood incense from Huguo Temple wafted into her nostrils, making Lin Luoxi lean more relaxed against Xie Hanchuan.

"Brother Hanchuan, are you angry with me?" They've been married for so long, and there's always something to disturb their wedding night.

"Why blame you? Since we're husband and wife, we're one. We should solve problems together. Isn't this a normal thing?"

"Besides, you haven't started menstruating yet. I've heard that if a woman has sex before she starts menstruating, it can harm her health. I'll wait until you're older..."

Xie Hanchuan's words were entirely for Lin Luoxi's sake, without a trace of complaint.

He is already incredibly lucky to be able to marry Lin Luoxi; as for that kind of thing, he can wait.

It would be a lie to say that Lin Luoxi wasn't moved by Xie Hanchuan's words.

She once thought that she didn't care who she married, but she married Xie Hanchuan because she knew him well.

But life can't be the same no matter who you live with. Looking at Xie Hanchuan, who always thought of her, Lin Luoxi was indeed moved.

"By the way, the Xie family's injustice has been cleared. Why don't you go back to acknowledge your ancestors?" More than a month has passed since the Xie family's incident, and Xie Hanchuan has not mentioned going back to acknowledge his ancestors.

If Xie Hanchuan were to return to the Xie family now, he could inherit his father's marquisate, saving him many years of struggle.

"Never mind, I think it's good to just stay by your side like this."

"If you care that I don't have any official title, I'll take the imperial examination when it starts and bring back the top scholar title for you."

Now, in Xie Hanchuan's heart, those empty titles are no longer important. What matters most is to spend the rest of his life hand in hand with the person he loves.

“You should follow your own heart, not look at me…” Lin Luoxi was really afraid that Xie Hanchuan would say it was for her sake, and she couldn’t bear that accusation.

"It's not for you, but because I've lost all faith in the court. My father tried so hard for peace in the land, but this is how the people of the land treated him..."

"I don't have my father's grand ambitions. I just want to take care of my own little family, earn enough money for us to live out the rest of our lives..."

Fearing that Lin Luoxi might misunderstand, Xie Hanchuan quickly spoke his mind.

"Okay, whatever you want to do, I'll support you..." Seeing Xie Hanchuan's serious expression, Lin Luoxi didn't argue anymore. Instead, she pulled Xie Hanchuan and walked towards the pavilion at the highest point of the back mountain.

"Brother Hanchuan, look, you can see the whole capital city from here..." Standing in the pavilion, Lin Luoxi leaned against the railing and gazed at the night view of the capital city.

"If you like it, we can stay here long-term..." Xie Hanchuan thought Lin Luoxi's eyes were full of the light of the capital, and said tentatively.

"I don't like the capital city. I still prefer the local customs and culture of Quanshan County..." After arriving in the capital, Lin Luoxi felt even more that Quanshan County was more suitable for her to live in.

Such bustling cities are suitable for tourism and sightseeing, but not for long-term residence.

"After we've explored all the surrounding areas, we'll head back to Quanshan County..." Xie Hanchuan said to Lin Luoxi, each word spoken earnestly.

"Hmm!" Lin Luoxi sat leaning against the railing of the pavilion, feeling drowsy from the night breeze. She vaguely heard Xie Hanchuan say something and nodded subconsciously.

Xie Hanchuan kept watching Lin Luoxi. When he saw that Lin Luoxi was so sleepy that her eyelids were drooping, he didn't say anything more and just quietly looked at Lin Luoxi's sleepy eyes.

The next moment, Lin Luoxi's body quickly tilted to one side.

Xie Hanchuan swiftly reached out and caught Lin Luoxi, who was about to fall, lifting her up in his arms and walking steadily towards the side room.

After taking off Lin Luoxi's shoes, he wanted to continue watching Lin Luoxi sleep, but then he heard Master Shanhui coughing softly outside the room.

Like a kitten that has just stolen some cream, Xie Hanchuan stood up and quickly walked outside.

"Master Shanhui, you're still awake!" When he was alone, his aura was completely different, and he looked at Master Shanhui, who seemed to be passing by, with a sharp and imposing gaze.

"Benefactor Xie, aren't you still awake?" Master Shanhui glanced at Lin Luoxi's room door out of the corner of his eye, then smiled at Xie Hanchuan.

"I'll go back and rest now!" Xie Hanchuan felt that Master Shanhui's smile was fake when he was facing him, as if he was not very welcoming.