When Pei Zhi returned home, she wanted to talk to Lu Xiuyuan about his recent strange behavior.
When Pei Zhi returned, Lu Xiuyuan was still in the study.
Pei Zhi was afraid that Lu Xiuyuan hadn't finished his official duties, so she didn't want to bother him.
Pei Zhi originally intended to wait for Lu Xiuyuan to return in her room, but after washing up, she leaned against the bed and actually fell asleep while waiting.
That evening, Pei Zhi parted ways with Xiao Chengci. Although she hadn't done anything, she still felt somewhat tired.
Pei Zhi initially leaned against the bed, but gradually, she fell asleep.
When Lu Xiuyuan returned to the room, he saw that Pei Zhi had already fallen asleep, but the candle was still burning.
Lu Xiuyuan walked over, bent down and squatted down to help Pei Zhi take off her shoes and socks.
Lu Xiuyuan originally wanted Pei Zhi to sleep more comfortably, but he noticed the marks on Pei Zhi's ankles instead.
Holding Pei Zhi's feet, Lu Xiuyuan was stunned for a moment, then realized that this was what was written in the book...
In addition, Lu Xiuyuan also smelled a faint scent on Pei Zhi.
The scent unique to Xiao Chengci was ambergris.
Therefore, Pei Zhi must have met with Xiao Chengci again tonight.
Lu Xiuyuan really wanted to shake Pei Zhi awake. Since Pei Zhi was willing to be like this with Xiao Chengci, why did she want to marry him?
He was trapped in this deep swamp, wanting to get out, yet unwilling to leave.
Lu Xiuyuan really wanted to have a frank talk with Pei Zhi and let her choose between him and Xiao Chengci.
Don't be so indecisive; you'll only hurt his feelings.
But Lu Xiuyuan dared not.
What if Pei Zhi chooses Xiao Chengci?
Xiao Chengci is the Crown Prince. What does he have to compare with the Crown Prince of the dynasty?
If they really start talking, he will completely lose Pei Zhi.
Lu Xiuyuan dared not gamble, so he could only pretend he knew nothing.
Lu Xiuyuan held Pei Zhi's feet in his hands and lowered his head to kiss them, hoping to cover up the marks left by Xiao Chengci.
Pei Zhi was awakened by the strange sensation on the soles of her feet. When she opened her eyes, she saw Lu Xiuyuan kissing her feet.
Pei Zhi's expression was a bit strange. Did Lu Xiuyuan have some kind of quirk?
With such a beautiful woman standing in front of Lu Xiuyuan, how could Lu Xiuyuan even think of kissing her feet?
When Lu Xiuyuan saw Pei Zhi slowly waking up, he tugged at her skirt to cover the marks on her feet.
Did I wake you up?
Pei Zhi shook her head, got up and moved to the side, "You sit down."
Pei Zhi gestured for Lu Xiuyuan to sit down next to her.
Lu Xiuyuan stood up, straightened his clothes, and sat down about half a foot away from Pei Zhi.
Pei Zhi cleared her throat. "Today, my elder brother told me about some things you've been doing at the government office these past few days."
Pei Zhi asked worriedly, "I've noticed something's been off with you lately at home, is something wrong?"
Seeing that Lu Xiuyuan was bowing his head and remaining silent, Pei Zhi took the initiative to reach out and hold Lu Xiuyuan's hand.
“Xiuyuan, we are husband and wife. In this world, we are the closest people to each other. If there is anything, tell me and we will share it together.”
Pei Zhi looked at Lu Xiuyuan with sincere eyes, hoping that Lu Xiuyuan could tell her what had happened.
There were some things that Lu Xiuyuan couldn't bring himself to say, or rather, he was ashamed to say.
Recently, Lu Xiuyuan has been having a very difficult time in the government office.
Previously, his colleagues would always make sarcastic remarks, saying that he was just lucky to be the top scorer.
Lu Xiuyuan simply laughed off such remarks.
In Lu Xiuyuan's view, luck is also a kind of strength.
Otherwise, how come he's the only one with this kind of luck?
Lu Xiuyuan knew from the beginning that he was the top scholar, handpicked by the Crown Prince.
Lu Xiuyuan considered it an honor not to know about the relationship between Xiao Chengci and Pei Zhi.
Perhaps it was His Highness the Crown Prince who appreciated him, which is why he strongly recommended him to become the top scholar.
It wasn't until Lu Xiuyuan stumbled upon the secret between Xiao Chengci and Pei Zhi that things came to a head.
Lu Xiuyuan began to suspect the origin of his title of "top scholar".
Did His Highness the Crown Prince make him the top scholar because of Pei Zhi?
If that's the case, Lu Xiuyuan doesn't deserve the title of "top scholar".
"Aya, what if I say I want to resign from my post?"
If Lu Xiuyuan's remarks were made outside, who knows how much he would be criticized.
After ten years of hard study and finally passing the exam, he wants to resign from his post?
Lu Xiuyuan thought that Pei Zhi would also scold him to bring him back to his senses.
Pei Zhi simply raised an eyebrow. "Were you bullied at the government office?"
Lu Xiuyuan shook his head: "It's not just that."
As a real man, Lu Xiuyuan could endure this kind of grievance.
Lu Xiuyuan simply couldn't accept that his fame and success were obtained through Pei Zhi's relationship with the Crown Prince.
Lu Xiuyuan has been suffering every day in the government office these days.
Pei Zhi could tell that Lu Xiuyuan had something he couldn't say, so she didn't bother to ask.
"Hey," Pei Zhi said, feigning nonchalance, "If you're not comfortable being an official, then you might as well resign."
"Anyway, I don't think being an official is any good. You leave early and come home late every day, and you don't have time to spend with me."
Pei Zhi didn't care whether Lu Xiuyuan was an official or not; all she wanted was Lu Xiuyuan himself.
"Really?" Lu Xiuyuan looked at Pei Zhi anxiously. "Can I really resign from my post?"
Pei Zhi nodded: "Of course."
"If you're unhappy in this official position, why continue in it?"
Lu Xiuyuan continued, "What if I said we should leave the capital and find a small town to live our own lives? Would you still be willing to come with me?"
Pei Zhi continued affirming, "Of course, we are husband and wife, we are one, so naturally wherever you go, I will follow."
The dark clouds that had troubled Lu Xiuyuan for many days were simply and easily blown away by Pei Zhi.
Pei Zhi held Lu Xiuyuan's hand tightly, giving him strength.
"Xiuyuan, you should know that when you were still a scholar, I wanted to marry you. It really had nothing to do with whether you became an official or not."
Pei Zhi didn't know what had happened to Lu Xiuyuan, so she could only offer him encouragement.
"Moreover, you must believe in yourself. You are very, very capable to have stood out from so many students."
Lu Xiuyuan hesitated and said, "But everyone thinks I am not worthy of the title of top scholar."
Pei Zhi pursed her lips. It wasn't just Lu Xiuyuan's colleagues.
Pei Zhi initially thought that Lu Xiuyuan was not good enough for her.
Lu Xiuyuan was somewhat taken aback, "Even I myself am a little..."
Lu Xiuyuan was not one to wallow in self-pity; his scholarship was comparable to that of the other candidates in this imperial examination.
Lu Xiuyuan himself could see the difference, so it's no wonder others said so.
If Lu Xiuyuan himself had solid knowledge, he naturally wouldn't care about what others said.
Pei Zhi said matter-of-factly, "Then Xiu Yuan, you just need to work harder."
"Take their words as motivation for your progress. You don't need to conquer everyone, just get past your own conscience."
It must be said that Pei Zhi is a great inspiration.
These words completely ignited Lu Xiuyuan's motivation.
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