Lou Yunchun's question reminded Xu Jiang of Du Hui's teachings when they attended the banquet at Yuan's mansion that day.
When two people walk together, they need to support each other in order to last.
She looked at Lou Yunchun and couldn't help asking herself: Have I ever thought about staying with Lou Yunchun for a long time?
After her master left, she wandered around, exiled not only her body but also her heart. She was used to making her own decisions, gritting her teeth and persevering in times of trouble, and was also used to approaching people and things she loved, and then saying goodbye naturally.
Fate brings people together, and fate ends when fate ends. Enjoying life in the moment and following nature's flow has always been her philosophy of fulfillment. Maintaining relaxed, comfortable relationships and not bringing trouble to others has become her habit. In this process, she values the tangible, secure present moment over the ethereal, elusive, and elusive.
She felt the same way about Lou Yunchun, treating him as nothing more than a scene in the capital, a wonderful experience. She appreciated and approached him as she pleased, without caring about the future or the day ahead, simply enjoying the momentary pleasure.
But human hearts are fickle and greed is endless.
After a moment, you will be greedy for a day; after a day, you will be greedy for a month; after a month, you will be greedy for a year; after a year, you will be greedy for years.
That's why there is a saying on Lantern Festival: 'Every year has this day, every year has this morning.'
She had unknowingly promised him a long-lasting love.
Now that I have made a promise, how can I let you down?
Xu Jiang took a deep breath and decided to follow Du Huizhi's instructions and apologize quickly.
"I was wrong. I shouldn't have made you worry. Next time if something happens, I'll let you know immediately and discuss it with you before taking any action. Okay?"
Lou Yunchun secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He was afraid that Xu Jiang would say that this was her own business and she didn't want to trouble others.
He didn't want to be categorized as someone else.
He embraced her again and solemnly warned, "This capital is prosperous, but it also has hidden dangers. While it may appear that the Jisheng Book Bureau is bullying the market and oppressing its peers, secretly, it's the struggle between the old and new factions in the court. These disputes aren't fought openly, but rather by invisible arrows. You and I are close, and you have connections with the masters of the Imperial College. You are already considered one, and it's inevitable that you will be targeted, both openly and covertly. So, don't try to be stubborn on your own when things get tough. Always remember that you still have me."
It's rare to hear him talk so much in one breath. I guess he is really anxious.
Xu Jiang patted his back, his eyes rolling as he replied, "I'll save that. From now on, when I encounter something, I'll first recite it in my mind, 'Look at the moon, look at the moon, look at the moon...' to clear my head, and then I'll consult with you before making a decision. Okay?"
Lou Yunchun's heart itched and his throat tightened at her words. The melancholy in his heart was swept away, replaced by a love that he didn't know where it came from and didn't know how to place.
Seeing that he was silent, Xu Jiang thought he was still depressed, so she continued to call out, "Zhaoyue, Zhaoyue, Zhaoyue... Hmm?"
Lou Yunchun answered with action: Zhaoyue was beside her and on the tip of her tongue.
Recently, the bookshop has had many new customers, many of whom are looking for the "New Collection of Elementary Studies". Newly admitted students of the Imperial College have also sent messages to ask when the book will be delivered. Xu Jiang and Liang Mo had to work day and night to bind the book.
Finally, Xu Jiang delivered the one hundred sets from the Imperial College before February.
Both she and Liang Mo were exhausted.
This year's imperial examination was scheduled for the second day of the second lunar month. After a period of collective review, audience, and official visits, candidates, including students and local candidates, were qualified to take the examination. All qualified candidates were required to enter the Ministry of Rites' Imperial Academy within the imperial city before the hour of Yin on that day to take three sessions of the examination, totaling nine days.
After Yinzheng, the Imperial Examination Hall will be locked, and no one is allowed to enter or leave without permission during the examination.
On the eve of the exam, the gates of all the neighborhoods were opened for the candidates, and the sounds of carriages and horses heading to the imperial city could be heard on the streets all night long.
Xu Jiang made a large box of cakes for Hu Xu and asked Zeng Zhui to deliver it to him. Manager Wang also gave him ginseng slices to help him wake up.
And pray that he will be successful in the imperial examination.
A few days later, the bookstore was particularly deserted. By this time, most of the binding work had been done. Xu Jiang asked Liang Mo to go home and rest for a day, while he locked the door and went to Nanshan Academy.
Mrs. Lin no longer recognizes people.
Xu Jiang walked quietly to the backyard of the school. Lin Hongchu was staring at the stove in a daze. The medicine on the stove was spilling out, making the stove sizzle.
Xu Jiang walked over and opened the lid a little, and added more firewood to stop the boiling. Lin Hongchu looked at her in a daze, with a blank face.
Xu Jiang squatted down and looked at her pale face. He touched her forehead and found that she didn't have a fever. He asked, "Didn't you sleep well?"
Lin Hongchu's throat was hoarse. "I didn't sleep. I was afraid that once I fell asleep... I would never see her again." Her lips were shaking at the end.
Xu Jiang hugged her lovingly, patted her gently, and then said, "The bookstore is closed today. I'll watch over it here. You go to sleep. I'll call you if there's anything."
Lin Hongchu shook his head.
"If you fall, who will take care of Aunt?" Xu Jiang continued, "The teacher will have to teach, and he'll be worried about Aunt and you. How can he handle it?"
Lin Hongchu stayed in Xu Jiang's arms for a moment, then took a deep breath and said, "Okay, I'll go to sleep for a while. Sister, please call me if you need anything."
"Yes, I will, don't worry." Xu Jiang helped her up and sent her back to the house. After watching her lie on the bed and close her eyes, she went to Mrs. Lin's room to visit.
Madam Lin lay in her quilt, looking haggard, like an old tree on the verge of falling. Her eyes were half-closed, their once bright pupils now cloudy, and her expression bore the numbness of someone nearing death; it was impossible to tell whether she was awake or asleep.
Xu Jiang recalled the first time she met her. Although she looked sick at that time, she was gentle and kind, with a faint glow in her eyes, which made people admire her at first sight.
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