Chapter 245 My Fiancee's Room

Although it is not very humble to say this, Chen Zhengbai believes that he is quite good-looking.

Therefore, even though his family was poor and his parents were not yet fully alive, relying on his good looks and status as a top scholar, a matchmaker would come to his house every few days to arrange a marriage for him.

But Chen Zhengbai did not want to exchange his life with the woman for his own rapid career or wealth.

Whether it is power or wealth, as long as he is strict with himself and studies hard, he will have it sooner or later.

Therefore, he seriously rejected all the matchmaking attempts in the past.

He had also thought about what it would be like when he reached the highest position in the country.

Someone once told him that when he truly possesses power and status, his aura will be different, and his nobility will be apparent to everyone at a glance.

When Chen Zhengbai heard this, he waved his hand indifferently, thinking that those people were exaggerating.

And now, when Chen Zhengbai saw the man in front of him, he finally believed those words.

The man in front of him was clearly the same as him, only wearing a black robe, but just standing there, he made people feel dignified and noble, so handsome that people couldn't take their eyes off him.

The man's dark pupils were cold and gloomy, like a cold pine tree and ancient jade. When he lowered his eyes to look at him, his long eyelashes cast a large area of ​​shadow under his eyes, without any ripples.

Although he didn't know the identity of the visitor, Chen Zhengbai bowed unconsciously.

Jiang Hui wanted to die.

——When Mr. Chen said "I don't care" just now, he realized that something was wrong.

It was too late to drive him away. When Jiang Hui reacted, the young master was already standing behind this young master Chen.

His scalp was tingling, but Jiang Hui still bowed with his fists clasped together, showing no sign of straightening up.

Rong Jian's black robe fluttered, and only the corner of the tail that was dragging on the ground was sewn with gold thread and embroidered with silver patterns. In the sunlight, the dark patterns were faint, and the gold patterns were dazzling.

It is a dignity that no one can achieve.

The man stood in the dazzling sunlight, his tall and slender figure like a cold pine or cypress, cold and indifferent.

He clearly didn't speak.

Chen Zhengbai bowed slightly and said in a gentle voice, "My name is Chen Zhengbai. May I know who this gentleman is?"

Rong Jianxue is half a head taller than Chen Zhengbai.

But the sense of alienation it gives people is far more than half a head.

The man opened his thin lips slightly, his voice cold and calm: "Rong Jianxue."

Hearing the name, Chen Zhengbai looked up suddenly, his pupils trembling violently, and his eyes were full of shock and astonishment as he looked at the man!

"You, you are Rong Jianxue? The eldest son of the Rong family, the current Prime Minister Rong Jianxue!?"

Rong Jianxue remained calm and said nothing, which was considered as his agreement.

Chen Zhengbai was at a loss for words. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but seemed afraid of offending the man. He straightened his robe and gave a scholarly greeting: "I, Chen Zhengbai, greet the Prime Minister."

His eyes were filled with admiration and yearning. Chen Zhengbai spoke respectfully, "I have read your 'Outline of Governing the Country,' and also read the entire 'Gentleman's Behavior,' which is compiled based on your daily words and deeds. Your knowledge is broad, and whether it is governing the country or disciplining yourself, you are a role model for me to follow!"

There was no scholar taking the imperial examination who did not know Rong Jianxue.

If the pursuit of military generals is to be granted titles of nobility and appointed as prime ministers, and to be granted the title of Lord Langjuxu, then the role model of Yunlan's civil officials is the powerful minister Rong Jianxue.

【Civil officials should be like Rong Jun's counsel.】

Becoming a powerful official like Rong Jianxue is the goal of countless scholars taking the imperial examinations. It is also a mountain they intend to climb but can only look up to.

And now, that mountain is standing in front of Chen Zhengbai.

The civil official whom he had seen, mentioned, and admired in countless historical records, the civil official who should have existed in poems, calligraphy, and paintings, was now standing before him.

I admire you like a mountain.

The two of them were only a few steps apart, yet it felt like an insurmountable chasm.

Chen Zhengbai's posture became even more respectful. He bowed his head respectfully and spoke humbly, "I have always admired you, sir. Meeting you today is a great honor for me!"

Behind Chen Zhengbai, Jiang Hui broke out in a cold sweat and didn't dare to say a word.

Men are used to looking down at people.

He was tall by nature, and even if someone was taller than him, they would have to bow their heads in front of him.

"Is it Chen Zhengbai, the top scorer in Luzhou City this year?"

He spoke, and although it was a question, he already had the answer.

Chen Zhengbai's eyes widened. He obviously didn't expect that the current Prime Minister would actually remember him. He was flattered for a moment. "Yes, I am fortunate to have won the title of Luzhou Jieyuan this year. I will be going to Beijing to take the exam soon."

"Your answer sheet for the provincial examination was sent to me by the Luzhou County Magistrate, who surpassed three ranks. I've reviewed it," Rong Jianxue said in a cold and emotionless tone. "Your argument was clear, your thinking was precise, and you proposed an effective strategy for governing the country. It's truly an excellent answer sheet."

Chen Zhengbai was deeply apprehensive and humble, saying, "I have read your books thoroughly, and most of my ideas and judgments were inspired by them."

"I remember a point in your answer," Rong Jianxue said calmly, "'A gentleman values ​​righteousness over profit, while a villain forgets righteousness when he sees profit. To take away someone's beloved is not only immoral, but borders on the behavior of an animal.'"

Chen Zhengbai said seriously, "Yes, this is indeed the common people's point of view."

Rong Jianxue nodded, her voice cold and calm.

"So, now that you're courting my fiancée, can you call that an animal?"

…

When Chen Zhengbai left, he was in a daze and looked confused.

Rong Jianxue took a step forward and glanced down at Jiang Hui.

Jiang Hui understood and bowed to apologize, "Please forgive me, sir. I failed to take good care of you."

Without saying anything else, Jiang Hui lowered his head and left.

Open the door.

The warm scent of jasmine fills your air.

The man walked to the bed and saw that she was covered with a quilt and resting with her eyes closed.

——Her long eyelashes couldn't stop trembling.

Rong Jianxue lowered her eyes and did not expose anything about her.

Pei Jingxu closed his eyes and pretended to sleep, but even so, he could still feel the gaze coming from above his head, as if it were real.

I didn't dare open my eyes.

Soon, she heard the rustling sound of clothes rubbing against each other.

——It was Rong Jianxue who took off her thin outer robe.

Before Pei Jingxu could react, a hand grabbed her waist the next second.

Rong Jianxue lay behind her, holding her in his arms.

Without the cold silk on his body, Pei Jingxu felt the man's warm breath.

She lay with her back to Rong Jianxue, not daring to move.

The man didn't seem to be planning to do anything. He just held her in his arms, breathing steadily.

"It took seven days of traveling from the capital to Luzhou, day and night. Let me rest for a while."

As he said this, he rested his head on the back of her neck, and Pei Jingxu could feel the man's regular breathing.

The flood that did not break out made Pei Jingxu even more helpless.

"He's not okay."

Rong Jianxue spoke in a low voice, calm and cold.

Who is not good?

Pei Jingxu's mind turned and he finally understood what he meant.

Are you saying that Chen Zhengbai is not a good person?

"He said if you have your reasons, he doesn't care about the past."

"Pei Jingxu, I'm different."

"Even if you have no hardship, even if you want to kill people and burn things, I will be your invincible sword."