It must be said that women are truly emotional creatures.
This was perfectly fine, how did it suddenly become so strange?
Upon seeing this, Qin Yu's mind raced, and he quickly responded.
"Miss Bai! You've misunderstood!"
"I've been studying behind closed doors these past few days, and I haven't dared to slack off in the slightest."
"Sigh...it's just..."
"But what?" Bai Ruyan asked anxiously.
With a deep sigh, Qin Yu said with heartfelt emotion, "But separated by this shimmering water, we cannot speak to each other. I know that longing is futile, yet my melancholy is a kind of unbridled madness."
"I was really worried about you, so I took a break from my studies to come and visit you. I heard that a new rouge shop opened in the capital today, so I came to buy some gifts and came to visit you!"
Upon hearing this, Bai Ruyan's reddened eyes not only did not disappear, but she was even more moved.
"They gaze at each other silently, unable to speak."
"Young master, are you still thinking of me?"
Qin Yu nodded in response and naturally pulled her into his arms.
Leaning against her lightly, he could even hear the woman's pounding heartbeat.
A full half-incense stick's time passed before Bai Ruyan seemed to have calmed down, and then asked, "You said you were studying behind closed doors, are you preparing for the upcoming imperial examination?"
Didn't I just happen to guess the exact point?
Qin Yu responded repeatedly, "Of course! That's why I didn't have time to look for Miss Bai."
"Sigh..." Bai Ruyan secretly lamented, "If I had known this would happen, I would never have let you make a move today!"
Why is that?
After a moment of silence, Bai Ruyan's pretty face was filled with worry.
"Young master, don't you know? This Weng Tonghe is the chief examiner for this year's imperial examination, personally appointed by Prime Minister Sima."
"You exposed his daughter's scandal today, so why wouldn't Weng Tonghe take this opportunity to retaliate?"
As a woman of the night, she was able to receive such news very quickly.
Qin Yu's eyes were white, and she looked weak. She felt even more guilty.
"I see that you are not in good condition, and your eyes are white. You must be studying hard day and night for the imperial examination."
Working hard day and night?
Forehead.
If you insist on saying that, then it's fine; they certainly worked hard.
Qin Yu fell silent, quickly responding to the situation.
"Yes! This young master has indeed been so engrossed in memorizing books lately that his eyes are blurry, his days and nights are reversed, and he is feeling a bit unwell. I hope you won't find this amusing!"
Upon hearing this, Bai Ruyan felt extremely guilty.
"But today I'm going to ruin your ten years of hard work! I know that Weng Tonghe is known for his integrity, but that's not the case in reality. If that's the case, I'm willing to go to the Weng residence in person to apologize, so as not to implicate you, young master."
No! There's no need!
Qin Yu responded firmly, a hint of anger flashing through his mind.
Over the years, Sima Lie seized the opportunity to control the imperial examination system and promoted new talents under its guise.
They are not only implanting their power into the imperial court, but also into various regions.
If he continues to act recklessly like this, within a generation, the entire land of the Sima family will belong to him!
At that time, no matter how much I do, it will all be in vain!
Many of the old ministers and generals were corrupt; some had been bought off by the Sima family, while others had joined the Zhao family. The neutral faction mostly just coasted along.
It can be said that in such a large court, there were hardly any people worth using.
Whether considering the present or the future, I urgently need fresh blood!
Power is something you can't rush; it's like eating—you have to take it one bite at a time.
Now is a great opportunity. Sima Lie is engaged in a power struggle in Youzhou and has no time to attend to matters of the court. This is the perfect opportunity for me to seize control of the imperial examinations!
Seeing that Bai Ruyan still looked guilty and remorseful, Qin Yu sneered and comforted her.
"How could I possibly let Miss Bai suffer? You don't need to worry."
In this brothel, Bai Ruyan understood the terror of power better than anyone else. She knew that Qin Yu had neither a background nor financial resources, and was likely to suffer a great loss.
"Young Master Bai, they're in cahoots, they won't let you get away with this!"
Are they in cahoots?
Qin Yu was targeting their group!
He stood up abruptly, both to express his thoughts and to respond to Bai Ruyan, his tone firm and resolute.
"Even in poverty, I remain steadfast and will not lose my lofty aspirations! If no one helps me, I will still brave the snow to reach the mountain peak!"
Looking at the man's resolute face and soaring ambition, Bai Ruyan's heart trembled, and she was even more moved.
However, the brilliant light that flickered in her beautiful eyes quickly faded.
He was too confident in his talent!
I really wanted to tell him the pros and cons at this moment, but I still couldn't bring myself to hurt him.
"Young master, if you fail the imperial examination this year, then try next year! In any case, this place will always be your safe haven!"
As she spoke, Bai Ruyan, not knowing where the courage came from, inexplicably hugged Qin Yu from behind, who had just been filled with soaring ambitions.
Feeling the softness pressing against him from behind, Qin Yu's shameless heart burned with desire once more.
He knew it was wrong of him to lie to people like that, but all he could say was that it was a white lie.
We've finally managed to leave the palace, and we've come all this way, so we can't let this trip be in vain.
He turned around and pulled the beauty into his arms tightly.
"Miss Ruyan, I... um, young master, I am still a virgin, please be gentle."
The other party simply lowered her head timidly.
Soon, beautiful celestial music filled the private room.
Amidst a profusion of flowers, Qin Yu had finally tasted the flavor of the queen of flowers.
After a long while, Bai Ruyan, still fuming, gently got up with lingering emotions on her pretty face.
Then, she quickly cut off the glaringly bright red and shyly put it away.
Seeing that her legs were still trembling, Qin Yu felt a pang of sympathy and asked softly, "Miss Bai, actually I was very gentle just now."
"Yes, I know!"
Bai Ruyan lowered her eyes, too shy to respond.
Recalling the excruciating pain she had just experienced, she couldn't help but feel sorry for the women who worked as prostitutes.
Qin Yu was already being very gentle, and I felt like she was about to collapse from the strain. All those women did was eat, sleep, and be worked on. How could they possibly endure that?
Looking at the sun outside the window, Qin Yu felt that he had been delayed for too long. He couldn't stay in this place of pleasure for long, and he guessed that Anfu outside must be getting impatient.
Gently stroking the woman's hair, Qin Yu shamelessly made another promise.
"Miss Bai, as you know, I am still a scholar." Indeed, before he could finish speaking, Bai Ruyan silenced him with a kiss.
"Young master, you don't need to say any more. I know you still have to take the exam. Go and prepare!"
Sigh, that silly woman.
If only we didn't have so many concerns right now, we could rightfully bring Bai Ruyan back.
But the palace is now extremely dangerous!
Before leaving, Qin Yu didn't forget to make some harsh remarks to the madam and the pimp.
"Miss Ruyan is absolutely forbidden from taking customers from now on, and you cannot force her!"
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