Chapter 76 Shen Lingyin is up to her old tricks again
The day of the school's small exam was fast approaching.
This time, the students from the West Campus took the exam at the same time as the girls.
Xu Chumian had prepared to leave early in the morning. As soon as she opened the courtyard gate, she saw Xiao Qingyan waiting outside with his horse.
It was snowing in the early morning, and Xiao Qingyan was covered in a layer of frost.
Xu Chumian immediately asked Xiao Tao to go in and fetch some hot water.
Why didn't you go inside?
"It's so cold outside."
Xu Chumian frowned and brushed away the fine snowflakes from Xiao Qingyan's hair on his shoulder.
Xiao Qingyan chuckled, "I've only been here a short time, I haven't been standing here for long either."
Xu Chumian glared at him, "Don't ride a horse, come with me in the carriage."
With that, Xu Chumian forcibly pulled Xiao Qingyan's hand and got into the carriage.
Xiao Tao brought over three hot towels.
Although Xiao Qingyan was wiping his hands and face, his gaze remained fixed on Xu Chumian's face.
Xu Chumian: "Why are you looking at me like that?"
She looked in the mirror before leaving the house, and there was nothing on her face.
Xiao Qingyan did not return to the city last night. The former subordinates of Prince Ding gathered at a farmhouse outside the city last night, urging Xiao Qingyan to return to the north and take them with him.
They had followed Prince Ding for years, and when the prince plotted a rebellion, how could they possibly back down!
Xiao Qingyan raised his hand, his rough palm gently stroking Xu Chumian's cheek. Just as she was about to speak, Xiao Qingyan leaned down and took possession of her softness.
We are on our way to school now.
Xu Chumian suddenly pushed Xiao Qingyan away. She had an exam later... She was already nervous, and after being kissed by Xiao Qingyan, she blushed and muttered, "I have a quiz later."
If her teachers and classmates noticed anything unusual about her lips, she would be incredibly embarrassed.
Xiao Qingyan burst out laughing, laughing so hard that tears were almost streaming down his face.
This was the first time in a long time that Xu Chumian had seen Xiao Qingyan without the weariness between his brows.
A smile appeared on her face.
Xiao Qingyan held her in his arms. The woman in his arms was fragrant and soft. For a moment, he wanted to ask Xu Chumian to go to the North with him.
He knew that he had been despicable.
He broke his promise to Xu Chumian and even demanded that she abandon everything in the capital and rebel with him. If they failed, Chumian would have to wander with him.
Those words lingered in Xiao Qingyan's heart.
It was so suffocating that he couldn't breathe.
He could only hold Xu Chumian tightly, trying to squeeze out the unease deep in his heart.
We arrived at the school gate.
Xiao Qingyan got off the carriage first.
Not far away, Zhao Yu was also escorting Zhao Lingyao over.
Their eyes met, and the two were on the verge of drawing their swords.
Xiao Qingyan raised an eyebrow at Zhao Yu, then helped Xu Chumian down.
As soon as Zhao Lingyao arrived, she called out "Sister Chumian".
Several students around looked over.
Xu Chumian also saw Zhao Yu. Her eyelashes trembled slightly, she looked away and smiled at Zhao Lingyao. The two of them went inside together.
A young man who knew Xiao Qingyan couldn't contain his curiosity and winked at him, "Young Master Xiao, you and Miss Xu..."
Xiao Qingyan smiled faintly: "She is my fiancée."
Xiao Qingyan's voice was neither too loud nor too soft; people nearby could hear it.
Zhao Yu was no exception; his brows were furrowed with frost.
Xiao Qingyan smiled, turned and left.
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The mini-exams are held in two sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
Xu Chuming had already thoroughly mastered all the assessment content, so she was the first to leave the school.
Not far from Luming Pavilion, they saw Yu Shan pulling and tugging at a maid.
"Young Master Yu, our young lady has been busy lately and has no time for you."
Yu Shan was distraught. "She had said before that she would be with me in the future."
The maid chuckled, "Young Master Yu, it was just a joke. Why did you take it so seriously? Our young lady is the future Crown Princess. You shouldn't say things like that."
Yu Shan looked up and clearly saw the maid's expression.
It's as if to say, how could my young lady possibly be with a merchant's son like you?
Yu Shan had to admit it.
It turns out that Shen Lingyin was only using him.
Yu Shan looked dejected and turned to leave, only to see Xu Chumian standing not far away.
Yu Shan immediately lowered her head, as if she dared not see Xu Chumian, and ran in another direction.
However, his legs were not fully recovered, and he still limped when he ran.
Xiao Tao couldn't help but snort, "What karma!"
Xu Chumian said calmly, "Let's go first."
Tomorrow is the Winter Snow Appreciation Banquet, which Luming Academy has chosen to hold at the Plum Garden.
It is said that enjoying plum blossoms and snow in winter, brewing tea and reciting poetry is a wonderful experience.
Xu Chumian has been busy preparing spices lately, and she wishes she could break her time into pieces to use it all.
Back at the Xu family courtyard.
Xu Chumian called out to Zhao Nai from under the eaves.
A person immediately jumped down from the roof.
The two maids in the courtyard screamed in fright, and Liu Da, Liu Er, and several guards were also startled.
Zhao Nai: "Miss Xu."
Xu Chumian pursed her lips, "You will come with me to the banquet tomorrow, and you can act as a guard."
"yes."
The plum garden covers a vast area, with endless plum groves stretching as far as the eye can see, right next to the moat.
She wouldn't believe it if Shen Lingyin and Xingyang didn't cause trouble.
That night, Xu Chumian tossed and turned, unable to sleep.
She sat up. The room was pitch black, and the wind and snow were howling outside.
She simply got up and began transcribing the translation.
I've written about half of it now.
Meanwhile, in Shenfu.
Shen Lingyin stepped down from a carriage with a charming expression and entered through the side gate of the Shen residence.
The carriage quickly drove away.
As soon as Shen Lingyin entered the courtyard, her maidservant said, "Miss, those beggars have all entered the plum garden and have all contracted the disease."
"After tomorrow, Xu Chumian will be completely ruined."
Shen Lingyin was in a good mood today and felt comfortable. She casually took off the hairpin from her hair and tossed it to the maid.
"Take it."
"Yes, Miss."
"Remember, nothing can go wrong."
"yes."
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