To outsiders, their behavior didn't seem like anything special.
After all, most of the people who came to register were already married, so there was nothing to be surprised about.
Besides, Meng Qingluan and Shen Yan are just a little close; that's normal between husband and wife.
After Meng Qingluan accompanied Shen Yan to register, the academy informed them that they should come for the academy examination the next day.
The two had barely stepped out the door when a lewd gaze followed them from behind.
"Sinking inkstone??"
Meng Qingluan and Shen Yan stopped and turned to look at the source of the sound.
Shen Yan turned his head and saw who it was. His brows furrowed slightly, but he quickly smoothed them out.
Meng Qingluan's face instantly showed disgust. Is this even human? He's as fat as a pig.
If a nearsighted person eats pig's head with this person, and they're not wearing their glasses, they might accidentally pinch the person's head with their chopsticks.
It wasn't that Meng Qingluan judged people by their appearance, but rather that the man's eyes alone were enough to send chills down one's spine...
The man stepped forward, glanced at Meng Qingluan, and then looked at Chen Yan.
What brings you here today?
Meng Qingluan interrupted impatiently.
"Of course we're here to sign up, what else would we be doing? Slaughtering pigs?"
The man laughed disdainfully.
"Pigs? This is an academy, where would you find pigs...?"
The man's voice trailed off halfway through his sentence, and his face darkened.
How dare she call herself a pig?
Just as the man was about to get angry, Shen Yan interrupted him.
"If there is nothing else, Young Master Zhu, my wife and I will take our leave now."
Young Master Zhu raised an eyebrow slightly, "Wife?"
"Oh—" Young Master Zhu said with a frivolous smile, "Now I remember, you're no longer a male prostitute at Nanfeng Pavilion, and you've married a wife."
Meng Qingluan looked at him warily.
Does this person know Shen Yan?
Shen Yan remained calm despite his few words.
Ignoring him, she took Meng Qingluan's hand and left the academy.
"..."
Young Master Zhu stared intently at Shen Yan's straight back, letting out a cold snort.
Meng Qingluan looked up and secretly glanced at Shen Yan's expression.
Shen Yan's expression remained calm, no different from when he registered.
Seeing Meng Qingluan peeking at him, Chen Yan pointed to his own face.
Is there something on my face?
Meng Qingluan shook her head.
"Shen Yan, who was that young master Zhu just now?"
Chen Yan: "A guest from Nanfeng Pavilion."
Meng Qingluan moved closer to him and asked in a low voice.
"Don't be afraid, he won't dare say anything nonsense! If he dares to talk nonsense, I'll..."
Chen Yan looked at her with amusement, stopped and asked her.
"So what?"
Meng Qingluan's eyes darted around, her brain working at lightning speed.
Slaughter his entire family? That's a bit too bloody.
Kill him, break his legs? Her petite frame would be flattened by Young Master Zhu before she could even make a move…
Meng Qingluan thought and thought, and finally managed to utter a sentence after a full minute of hesitation.
"I'll hang myself at his doorstep."
"Shh-"
Shen Yan raised his finger to her lips and said earnestly.
"Don't mention anything about death. You'll be fine as long as I'm here, understand?"
Meng Qingluan nodded.
She was just saying it...
Shen Yan looked at her with a smile in his eyes and said, "I'm not afraid. I'm not afraid of anything when you're by my side."
No amount of rumors or gossip could break him.
Meng Qingluan was moved to tears.
Is this the power of good friends? She has now been honorably promoted to the position of Shen Yan's confidante!
Meng Qingluan hugged Chen Yan.
My good brother! In my heart!
A smile welled up in Shen Yan's eyes.
She really does care about herself.
…
Time flies, and soon Chen Yan went to the academy to participate in the academy examination.
Meng Qingluan didn't set up her stall today; the sausages were still drying at home. While Shen Yan was taking her exam, she went to a clothing store and bought two outfits.
For this level of exam, Shen Yan could write down the answers almost after reading them only once.
Thinking that Meng Qingluan was still waiting for him outside, Chen Yan answered as quickly as possible.
He handed it to the examiner and left the academy.
As soon as he stepped out of the academy, Shen Yan's smiling face immediately fell upon seeing the person who had arrived.
Young Master Yu stood at the entrance of the academy dressed in white, his fur-trimmed cloak completely enveloping him.
Meng Qingluan's clothes were much thinner than his.
Chen Yan thought subconsciously.
Young Master Yu was initially in a daze, but when he saw Chen Yan emerge from within, he straightened up.
Shen Yan didn't even spare him a glance, and walked right past him and left.
"A sunken inkstone?!"
Young Master Yu's voice suppressed his anger.
Young Master Yu grabbed Shen Yan's hand and questioned him coldly.
"Why take this kind of exam? Once we return to the capital, won't the official position I give you be high enough?"
"You knew perfectly well that this exam wasn't going to be a good thing, so why did you listen to that ignorant and foolish woman? And why did you kill a good-for-nothing for her sake?"
Shen Yan withdrew his hand, his face covered in frost.
"I have my own plans, this is none of your business."
Upon hearing his words, Young Master Yu turned pale with anger. He moved his lips for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said...
"You know Meng Qingluan better than I do. Didn't you see her and Li Zhanlan arguing that day?"
“Chen Yan?? You know, Meng Qingluan and your slutty mother are the same kind of people, they're both bitches…”
Young Master Yu's cursing stopped abruptly as he looked down in disbelief at the dagger pressed against his neck.
"If you utter another single slanderous word about Meng Qingluan, then it won't just be a dynasty that will be overthrown."
Young Master Yu's eyes widened slightly, and after a moment, he gave a self-deprecating smile.
"You've fallen for her? You want to turn against me for her sake? Don't forget, we're the same kind of people, we're in the same boat!"
Chen Yan sheathed his dagger and smiled softly.
"It seems you still don't understand the current situation. I can overthrow this dynasty for you, and I can also help someone else overthrow you."
"Ah...?"
Young Master Yu felt a chill in his heart as he looked at Chen Yan with a wounded expression.
Chen Yan ignored him, a faint smile playing on his lips.
"But there's one thing you're very clever about. I do like Meng Qingluan."
"..."
"Chen Yan! Who are you talking to?"
Before Chen Yan could hide the dagger in his hand, Meng Qingluan's voice came from behind him.
Shen Yan hurriedly stuffed the dagger into his sleeve, his expression returning to its previous state.
"..."
Watching his fluid and graceful movements, Young Master Yu felt even more frustrated.
Shen Yan's expression was indifferent, but his eyes were filled with a subtle doting affection.
"You bought them all so quickly?"
Meng Qingluan nodded.
"I bought several pieces of clothing and a few bolts of cotton fabric. I have too much stuff to carry, so I was going to ask you to help me get it."
Shen Yan nodded, grabbed Meng Qingluan's arm, and tried to lead her away, not wanting her to see the people behind them.
Pushed by him, Meng Qingluan couldn't help but ask again out of curiosity.
"You still haven't told me who you were talking to just now."
Shen Yan used a combination of coaxing and deception.
"He's not someone important. I'll talk to you when we get back."
Young Master Yu found it laughable. Wasn't she just threatening him? What's going on now?
Was he afraid? Afraid that Meng Qingluan would see him as he was before?
Young Master Yu stepped forward and greeted Meng Qingluan.
"Ms. Meng, it's been a long time."
Shen Yan's hand froze, and she smiled as she looked at the young master Yu who had stepped forward.
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