Chapter 95: Encountering Ye Changning by chance: "I'll send you—Xie...
Chapter 95
"What about your sister? Is she satisfied?" Lin Zhiyi subconsciously put himself in the woman's perspective and instinctively cared about Ji Wushuang's mood.
Ji Wuyou came back to his senses, adjusted his expression, and said with a smile: "Of course she is satisfied - being the prince's wife is also an honor for her."
The daughter of the Minister of Rites is a woman of good manners and courtesy. She must be gentle and considerate of the overall situation.
Xie Junxing was quite close to the Third Prince and knew his character well. He spoke a fair word for him, "The Third Prince is actually quite gentle. If he were to marry a princess, he would definitely respect and love her. Wuyou, there's no need to worry so much."
Ji Wuyou smiled and poured him some wine: "I'm not worried. I just can't bear to leave my sister."
Xie Junxing: "I didn't realize you were so attached to your sister."
Ji Wuyou blushed, "My sister treats me very well! You, who have no sister but only a brother, don't understand!" He turned to Lin Zhiyi, "Xiuyuan must understand, right?"
Otherwise, Xiuyuan wouldn't have asked that question just now - that was from a perspective that was entirely considering his sister!
Lin Zhiyi agreed, "Yes. I have four older sisters. I'm even more reluctant to let them go."
Zhou Mingyan has no sisters, only brothers, and his eldest brother is about to marry Miss Lin... Xie Junxing will also marry Miss Lin in the future...
He and Xie Junxing looked at each other and tacitly chose not to speak.
Lest I be blamed by the bride's brother...
There were only four of them in the private room - in addition to being classmates and friends at the Imperial College, they were also related by marriage - and they were naturally very close, so the topic inevitably turned to the title of "King of Chu".
Ji Wuyou: "Will His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu leave the capital and go to his fiefdom after getting married?"
His sister married the King of Chu. If the King of Chu left the capital, his sister would naturally leave as well.
Xie Junxing: "It's hard to say. Your heart is hard to predict. Maybe he will go. We should know the result after the new year."
Ji Wuyou sighed and drank a glass of wine. Suddenly, he remembered something: "Oh, Brother Xie, you will graduate from the Imperial College next year. Have you decided where to take up your post?"
Xie Junxing was quite confident about this: "I'm planning to go to the Ministry of Industry. Recently, I've learned a lot from... and the Fourth Miss."
Ji Wuyou said enviously: "That's great. I don't even know what I can do in the future."
Zhou Mingyan listened to their conversation from the side, drinking and eating meat, and was very carefree. Hearing this, he interjected, "Of course it's the imperial examination! You are the most knowledgeable one among us. It would be a shame if you don't take the exam!"
Xie Junxing couldn't help but agree, "Yes, I agree with Mingyan. Wuyou, you are suitable for the imperial examination. The Minister should also hope for you, right?"
Ji Wuyou felt depressed and had no motivation - his friends of the same age, Lin Zhiyi became a son-in-law of the emperor, and went to the Ministry of Revenue as a doctor, doing a great job and even had some achievements to show for it; Xie Junxing liked to design and build new things since he was young, and he found his future wife who shared the same ideals early on, and they went forward together and grew up together, and he would definitely be admitted to the Ministry of Works even if he had to pass the assessment; Zhou Mingyan practiced martial arts since he was a child, and his eyesight was not good before, but now he wears glasses developed by Xiuyuan, and his riding and shooting results have improved a lot. He is already the top student in the martial arts class of the Imperial College. He can either take the path of a martial arts champion, or go to the Dali Temple, or go to the barracks, Jinwu Guard and other places, it is up to him to choose what he likes, how wonderful!
I am alone, mediocre, and have no ambitions.
Everyone thought he might go to the Ministry of Rites, but how could it be so easy to get into the Ministry of Rites?
Even the top scholar of that year, Young Marquis Xie, hadn't even entered yet. How could he, a student who had never taken the imperial examination or graduated from the Imperial College, be qualified to join the Ministry of Rites?
You can't just rely on your dad, right?
There is no first in literature and no second in martial arts. Ming Yan has been practicing martial arts since he was a child. He has an advantage when he joins the military camp or Jinwu Guard. Besides, he has also achieved outstanding results and it is not due to General Zhou.
But as a scholar, it would be difficult for me to have a smooth career if I didn't have literary talent that could make a sensation in the capital.
Lin Zhiyi saw the true state of his mind - on the surface he seemed to be indifferent to everything, but he was actually a bit depressed and disheartened. He felt that he couldn't compete or fight, and he wanted to give up but was unwilling to do so. He wanted to rise but couldn't find the direction.
This is normal for young people aged seventeen or eighteen.
So, President Lin turned into a confidant and nonchalantly comforted them in a light-hearted tone, "What are you afraid of? We are still young, only in our teens and early twenties. We still have a long life ahead of us. We can think about what we want to achieve slowly and try it little by little. Family expectations and friends' suggestions are external factors. You know best what you like and what you are best at.
"Wuyou, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Gifted individuals like Ye Shaoqing and Young Marquis Xie are rare, and we're quite capable too. Besides, look at me. Before I married the princess, who could have predicted I'd end up working at the Ministry of Revenue?" She smiled. "Life is full of twists and turns, but also endless possibilities! Only by being resolute can you forge ahead."
There was total silence at the table.
After a while, Zhou Mingyan came back to his senses and said jokingly, "Oh my God, is this Xiuyuan? I almost thought it was a god who came down to earth to save all living beings."
Lin Zhiyi almost spit out his wine: "...That's an exaggeration, brother."
Ji Wuyou smiled and said, "Xiuyuan is right. I'm grateful for your advice!"
Xie Junxing looked at Lin Zhiyi with admiration: "Xiuyuan, you are indeed different from before."
Lin Zhiyi cleared his throat and asked with a little trepidation, "What's the difference?"
Don't let anyone see anything...
Xie Junxing: "Temperament. More free and unrestrained. Before spring, you were more cautious than indulgent, and more indifferent than passionate."
"Because we are all good friends now." Lin Zhiyi smiled brightly and raised his glass. "Cheers to my best friend, to the young people."
The other three were also excited and clinked their glasses with her: "Cheers to my best friend! Cheers to the young man!"
The four of them had dinner together, which strengthened their friendship and made them feel happy and cheerful.
After dinner, the four of them came out of Piaoxianglou and went back to their homes.
Ji Wuyou hosted the meal, so he arranged for his three friends to get on the carriage before leaving.
Lin Zhiyi leaned back in the carriage, feeling relaxed and comfortable.
She was thinking about what gift to bring to Jingyue later. Hundred Flowers Wine alone was not enough... She heard the faint aroma of sugar-roasted chestnuts on the street, so she stopped the carriage, lifted the curtain, and got out.
Ji Feng stepped forward and asked, "Master, what's wrong?"
"I'm going to buy some chestnuts."
"I'll do it for you."
"No, I just had a few drinks and it's a bit boring in the carriage, so I'll take a walk."
"yes."
Lin Zhiyi walked over to the stall selling sugar-roasted chestnuts and said, "Boss, two pounds, please."
"Okay, please wait a moment."
"Boss, can I try one?"
"Of course, please."
Lin Zhiyi took a chestnut and peeled it. The sweet smell filled her nose. Just as she was about to eat it, Ji Feng grabbed her wrist: "Young Master..." He used his eyes to remind her subtly to be careful with what she ate from outside.
Lin Zhiyi was slightly stunned, but when she saw the child who had just bought chestnuts from this stall eating them happily, she wondered if she was making a big deal out of nothing.
Fortunately, Ji Feng was quick-witted. He looked past Lin Zhiyi, looked behind her, and changed his words, "Young Master—it's Ye Shaoqing and Young Marquis Xie."
This is a good opportunity to interrupt the tasting.
Lin Zhiyi hid the peeled chestnuts in his palm without letting the shopkeeper see it. If the other party was innocent and an honest businessman, it would be very hurtful to him to suspect him like this.
She turned around and saw two young talents walking side by side, and her eyes lit up.
It's really rare to see these two walking together.
Ye Changning and Xie Junnuo both smiled at Lin Zhiyi and raised their hands to salute.
Lin Zhiyi stopped him and said, "Hey——"
They didn't call her "Prince Consort" but just saluted with their gestures and called her "Brother Xiuyuan——"
Lin Zhiyi followed suit, "Brother Ye, Brother Xie, what a coincidence." She asked, puzzled, "Are you two here to buy sugar-roasted chestnuts too?"
Ye Changning and Xie Junnuo said in unison: "Exactly."
Then explain separately -
Ye Changning: "I bought it for my little sister."
Xie Junnuo: "My grandmother loves to eat it."
"I see." Lin Zhiyi also had an excuse, "I bought it for... His Highness..."
Her little action of hiding a chestnut in her palm naturally did not escape the eyes of Ye Changning and Xie Junnuo.
Ye Changning thought: She must want to eat it herself, and she is using the princess as an excuse.
Xie Junnuo guessed: The prince consort actually loves sweets and is so concerned about his reputation... He is a little childish and unique.
His eyes suddenly focused - if he looked closely, the Prince Consort's fingers were so white and tender...
Xie Junnuo's gaze moved upwards, landing on Lin Zhiyi's face, but he didn't linger for long, withdrawing it after a moment: The prince consort's face is surprisingly so handsome, so beautiful that it's hard to tell whether it's male or female...
Thinking about the last time he strongly recommended Lin Fu Ma to be the Langzhong of the Ministry of Revenue and what he saw in the palace, the absurd idea that flashed through his mind at that time resurfaced.
Xie Junnuo shook his head.
Ye Changning could already smell the alcohol on Lin Zhiyi. His expression froze, "Have you been drinking? And you only brought these two people?"
"It's okay, just a few drinks. Brother Ye, don't worry. And you can imagine there are more than just two people." Lin Zhiyi wasn't drunk, of course, but she was slightly tipsy, so her reactions were a little slower than when she was completely sober. So, she subconsciously connected Ye Changning to the previous assassinations and accidents, and said with great trust, "Besides, with Brother Ye here, I'm safe. You've saved me several times, thank you! The sugar-roasted chestnuts are on me!"
Ye Changning lowered his eyes: "It's my duty, no need to be polite."
Xie Junnuo looked at Ye Changning, then at Lin Zhiyi, and always felt that the atmosphere was a little subtle.
Lin Zhiyi smiled at him, "And Brother Xie's, I'll treat you too! Boss, pack two kilograms for each of them, no, five kilograms each!"
Ye Changning and Xie Junnuo: "No, it's too much to finish. Just two pounds is enough. Just two pounds is enough."
Lin Zhiyi: "Okay then, let's each take two kilograms."
After receiving the sugar-roasted chestnuts, Ye Changning took the initiative to say, "I'll take you back home—Brother Xie and I will take you back home."
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