Chapter 7
The days passed like this. I felt that time was running out, so I redoubled my efforts in reviewing my lessons. Ever since the teacher knew that I had passed the examination and ranked third, he was as excited as if I had been injected with chicken blood.
She, who used to dislike visiting friends, now began to discuss the imperial examinations with those famous people, causing her friends and mother to think that she wanted to become an official.
Fortunately, the teacher is a man of integrity and never told anyone about my exam. If I had only said I was interested, everyone would have misunderstood whether I was planning to teach at the Imperial College.
However, looking at me, the teacher's student, and considering my reputation outside, I couldn't help but shake my head. It made me very suspicious that I had done something out there that would anger God and people.
The teacher was very happy, acting like he was the only one sober while everyone else was drunk, which made me complain to my brother a lot.
When I complained to my brother about my reputation outside, he just smiled and said nothing.
Well, I admit that I am different from my brother who is famous for his talent. In order to gain some benefits by being unreasonable, I am a little bit crazy and shameless. That makes me almost the same as an ordinary playboy.
At the very least, I'm not one for the two things after eating, drinking, whoring, and gambling. At most, I've gotten into a fight, and well, I've gotten into a lot of fights. Actual combat is the best test of martial arts training, after all.
My brother was different. Firstly, it was common knowledge among the court officials that he gave his mother advice, but at home, it was inevitable that they would compare the education of other children with their own. Secondly, even if there was a bit of resentment and jealousy, it couldn't resist his brother's gentle and sincere words. After all, who could truly resist someone who was just like ordinary people?
Another day, my brother told me the evening before that we were going to go horseback riding and hunting in the suburbs the next day, and asked if I wanted to go. I said yes repeatedly.
Although I learned horseback archery, I was still young and had never ridden a horse. My brother was different. He knew how to ride a horse in his previous life, and although the world was different in this life, it didn't hinder him much.
After saying goodbye to my mother and father, we went out of the city together. The team was quite large, including the lingering Third Princess, my aunt's brother, the eldest daughter and eldest son of the Minister of Personnel Lin, the second daughter and eldest son of the Marquis of Lin'an, etc. There were about ten people in total.
As soon as we arrived, everyone came over to say hello.
The Third Princess glanced back at me and muttered to her brother, "Why did you bring this little one with you?"
I was so angry that I fell backwards and wanted to tear his mouth apart.
"Take her out for some fresh air. Lanlan, come here." My brother turned around and called me, "Stay with me later. When you act alone, make sure the maid follows you. Don't run off by yourself."
"Okay, brother." I replied and made a face at the third princess.
The Third Princess is actually very good-looking, very pretty, with long legs and fair skin, and a sense of chic. If it were in my previous life, she would definitely be the type of goddess sister I like very much. Of course, if she didn't insist on being my sister-in-law, I would also like her in this life. Otherwise, I also liked to play with her when I was a child.
However, ever since the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, I have been irreconcilable with her in my heart.
It is said that the third princess has started reading books and practicing martial arts, which makes the emperor very pleased.
I can't help but wonder if she was irritated by the fact that I told her my brother liked mature women. But looking at her now, although she's putting on a mature and adult front, there's a funny, fake, deep air about her. I wonder if she has some misunderstanding about maturity.
I sneered at the back of the group, and my brother turned around and glared at me, "Be more restrained!"
The Third Princess also turned back in front of us, watching us mutter and giving us a questioning look. My brother shook his head and continued walking.
When we arrived at the farm, everyone went to the hunting grounds first. "Let's go, take a walk, and add some food to our lunch," the Third Princess called out to everyone. The others quickly set off. I looked at my brother and said, "Brother, you should come too. I'm going to go ride horses in the field over there."
I think my brother would really enjoy that feeling. He told me, "Don't run around. I'll be back soon."
"Brother, have fun. I promise to be a good boy." He promised again and again, "Don't worry about me when we go out together this time. Otherwise, I won't follow you out next time." My brother touched my head and told the maid to follow me closely, then he got on his horse and left with the third princess.
Looking at the group of guards behind me, I secretly suppressed my worries. In fact, I was also worried about my brother. After all, this was his first time here, and I didn't know what was going on inside. But with the protection of the Third Princess's group of guards, he should be fine.
Although I really wanted to go, to avoid worrying my brother, I obediently went to the racetrack and rode around. Gradually, I started to run faster. The feeling of galloping was incredibly exhilarating.
After a quarter of an hour, I stopped. Hmm, I still wasn't quite used to it. My thighs were a little uncomfortable. I quietly strolled around the farm, but with nothing else to do, I went to sit by the woods and wait. Someone had already built a bonfire, apparently planning to stay overnight after the barbecue buffet.
About half an hour later, people finally came out one after another. Everyone was in high spirits and brought more or less prey, mostly pheasants and rabbits.
After a while, the Third Princess and my brother also came out. I felt that the Third Princess had been looking at my brother nervously, so I went to greet her, "Brother."
Before I could even get close, the Third Princess dismounted and ran to my brother's side, offering her hand. He hesitated, then reached out. I hurried over. "What's wrong, brother? Are you hurt?" He used the momentum to dismount and said, "I twisted my ankle." The Third Princess tried to embrace him, but I pushed her aside.
In public, although under special circumstances, the distinction between men and women is not emphasized, it is still forbidden for men and women to touch each other. Moreover, he had "bad intentions" towards his brother.
I glanced at the maids and guards my brother and I had brought with us, and there really wasn't anyone who could hold her. Then I looked at my own small body, and I hated it.
I vaguely heard the Third Princess's sneer, and I looked at her fiercely.
My brother pursed his lips and patted my shoulder, "It's okay," then turned to look at the Third Princess, "Sister Chenxi, I'm in trouble."
The Third Princess was just asking for it. "Why are you being so polite to me?"
It would be better if her mouth didn't stretch to her ears. I slowly moved away and followed behind. Seeing this, the others also stood up, showing concern.
The brother explained gently again, "It's just a twisted ankle, it's okay. You guys play, I'm going back to my room first."
We went straight into the hall, and the accompanying doctor also came over. My brother glanced at the Third Princess and said, "Then put me down."
After my brother sat down, I hurriedly pulled the Third Princess, who was still standing beside the chair, out, leaving only the doctor and my brother's attendant. "What are you doing?" The Third Princess was still unhappy.
I wanted to bite him. "My brother's foot is injured, he needs to take off his shoes." The Third Prince didn't say anything. I looked at her in confusion, only to see her face gradually turn red. It really made me so angry. I could only pace in front of the door.
After a while, the door opened and I hurried over to ask, "How is it, doctor?"
"It's not serious, just a sprain, there's nothing wrong inside. But you need to rest for a month and don't exert any force. I'll prescribe some medicine for you to apply every day." After saying that, he went to get the medicine.
The third princess squatted in front of her brother and said, "Wait a minute, I'll take you back. The ride tomorrow won't be as bumpy." I didn't expect her to have such a considerate side.
"How can you, as the host, leave the guests here alone? It's okay. An Lan and I can just go back. It's not dark yet." My brother looked at the third princess and said. I also quickly interrupted, "That's right."
After getting the medicine, the third princess carried her brother to the prepared carriage, and I didn't ride in. When we walked away, I still saw her standing there.
The car was very well-equipped, especially the thick cushions, which made it completely comfortable. I pouted, and my brother couldn't help but laugh. "Why do you look like a little pufferfish every time you see her?"
"Aren't you worried that she might snatch you away?" I asked frivolously. "Brother, how did you get hurt?" I asked seriously.
My brother glanced at me and said, "There shouldn't be anything unusual. I stepped into a hole when I dismounted to check on the rabbit hive. I looked around and there's nothing unusual."
"That's good," I lowered my voice. "Thankfully, the umm here is fine." My brother and I exchanged glances, remaining silent. Even someone with good hearing wouldn't understand.
My brother also whispered, "Reincarnation is fine." I changed the subject, "The Third Princess, you fool, won't make a big fuss about holding you, will she? Alas, I was still too young."
The elder brother thought for a moment and said, "I don't think so. However, there will definitely be rumors. There are quite a lot of people here today. It's okay. This place is relatively open. It won't force you into marriage because of this." The elder brother sighed and said, "I don't know if I can grow any taller. I'm not as tall as before."
I couldn't help but gasp in amazement. "Brother, you're the tallest man now, taller than our father. But the women here are really tall."
When we got home, the carriage drove us straight to the yard. I helped my brother get out of the carriage, and something hissed. My mother and father came over and asked what happened, and my brother slowly explained.
My mother took my brother back to his courtyard and sent for the imperial physician. When the physician arrived, he examined him again and told him not to exert himself and to limit his movements.
My mother and father also gave some instructions and left.
My brother also urged me to go back, "What are you doing here? Go back and rest. It's not a big deal. It's not broken."
I couldn't stand hearing this, so I quickly stood up and said, "Brother, I'll make you a crutch. You mustn't move for the time being. Don't take it lightly." Then I hurried out the door, leaving my brother confused. "What's wrong with you?"
I ran back to the yard, asked them all to leave, closed the door, threw myself on the bed and couldn't help crying. From sobbing at first, I couldn't help but burst into tears.
My brother has no idea how worried I was all day. I was so worried, I was afraid he might have fallen from somewhere and broken something.
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