frightfiction Chapter 122 Seriously, what rank does Xiao Feng hold? Crown Prince, you're even more ruthless t
Chapter 122 Seriously, what rank does Xiao Feng hold? Crown Prince, you're even more ruthless t
Lou Yunsu was so frightened that he almost fell flat on his face again.
No way! If he were to become a male concubine in the princess's residence, wouldn't he fall even deeper into the clutches of Xiao Feng, that living devil? How would I possibly survive then!
"Your Majesty... this student... this student is not suitable..."
He just wanted to annoy Xiao Feng, but he didn't want to risk his life!
Emperor Longyun feigned anger, "What's inappropriate about it? Is my princess not good enough for you?"
"No...no..." Lou Yunsu was about to cry. "I didn't mean that Her Highness the Princess was bad. It's just that my cousin, that master and mistress, is determined to skin me alive!"
Emperor Longyun was secretly laughing his head off.
"He wouldn't actually make a move, would he? Besides, you seem quite bold, so why are you afraid of him? I'll back you up!"
Lou Yunsu was heartbroken and utterly desperate. "Your Majesty! I fear that before you can support me, my cold-hearted cousin will skin me alive and drown me! Please spare my life, for the sake of my usefulness!"
Hahahaha! What a clown! What a clown!
Lin Shiming curiously poked his head out again, which was full of mischievous ideas, intending to join in this interesting topic. However, Lu Yuxi, who had been watching him closely, quickly and ruthlessly shoved his head back in, forcibly silencing him.
Emperor Longyun, who was behind his desk, couldn't hold back any longer. He covered his upturned lips with a sip of tea and said, "Alright, if you're unwilling, then so be it. I'll ask Xiao Feng what he thinks and let him choose a few himself."
Lou Yunsu, having survived a calamity, felt as if he had been granted a pardon. "This student thanks Your Majesty!"
Waaaaah! I'm so lucky to be alive!
*
After this troublesome rascal finally left Xuanzheng Hall, Lin Shiming was mercifully released by Lu Yuxi.
Once freed, he angrily questioned the "prison guard" who had forcibly disconnected him, "Why didn't you let me watch or speak!"
Lu Yuxi calmly straightened her messy cuffs and nonchalantly opened her mouth (and threw the pot).
"I'm doing this for your own good. Xiao Feng is ruthless and vindictive. Lou Yunsu is always going against him, so he's bound to get his comeuppance. If you get involved, be careful he doesn't retaliate against you too."
Lin Shiming was skeptical. "Really?"
"nature."
Lu Yuxi answered calmly, but Lin Shiming still felt that something was wrong.
He tilted his head and thought for a moment, "But I don't seem to be afraid of him."
"No." Lu Yuxi remained calm and continued to smear her brother-in-law, "You don't know, Xiao Feng is a very ruthless person. He is a master at setting traps and exploiting people's weaknesses."
"Take you for example. He can't touch you, but he's incredibly cunning. Nine times out of ten, he'll set a trap for you so your brother can give you a good beating." Lu Yuxi threatened his Crown Princess without batting an eye, "And it'll be the kind of thing where your brother does it himself!"
Wow! Making Lin Shihe do it himself! Wouldn't that take half his life?
Lin Shiming's pupils dilated in shock, and he felt a rare sense of fear towards anyone other than Lin Shihe.
There really are such cunning and ruthless people!
"I will definitely stay far away from Lou Yunsu and my brother-in-law from now on!"
Lu Yuxi got what she wanted and was pleased with herself, but her face remained expressionless.
"Don't worry, as long as you stay with me at all times, especially when Lou Yunsu is around, I will definitely protect you from Xiao Feng's schemes!"
Lin Shiming was deeply moved and immediately threw himself into her arms, clinging to her like a bird. Lu Yuxi happily embraced Lin Shiming, enjoying the support and adoration of her daughter-in-law.
Emperor Longyun, who had witnessed Lu Yuxi's entire attempt to deceive and intimidate Lin Shiming, was speechless.
Seriously, who does Xiao Feng stand out from the crowd? Can he even compare to His Highness the Crown Prince?
Your Highness, you are even darker than Xiao Feng.
*
In just a few words, the innocent Lou Yunsu was blacklisted by the petty, possessive, and extremely wary Black Sesame Prince because of Lin Shiming's "like".
Lou Yunsu, the protagonist, was completely unaware of this.
Lou Yunsu, who greatly admired the Tingyun Army, was completely unaware that he had missed the opportunity to befriend Lin Shiming, the young general of the Tingyun Army.
So much so that when Lou Yunsu later learned the truth, he was so angry that he almost couldn't catch his breath.
However, he obviously won't know for the time being.
*
April 18th.
At the beginning of the Si hour (9-11 AM), the grand ceremony of announcing the winners took place. This year's top scholar, Yu Xinghan, stood out from the crowd, forming a three-way balance with the second-place scholar, Chu Chiteng, and the third-place scholar, Lou Yunsu, all of whom were granted the title of Jinshi (进士).
At noon, the grand ceremony of announcing the results of the imperial examinations concluded. Emperor Longyun announced that the imperial examinations would be held on the tenth day of the fifth month, and that the top three candidates in the first rank would be exempted from the examinations and granted official positions.
At the beginning of Shenshi (3-5 PM), the successful candidates wore flowers in their hair, and the top scholar paraded through the streets. The capital was bustling with activity. Many successful candidates were asked to find husbands after the results were announced. Lou Yunsu, the third-ranked scholar, was especially adorned with flowers, handkerchiefs, and sachets by young ladies and wives.
At the hour of You (5-7 PM), the Qionglin Banquet was held in the Zhonghe Hall. Lin Shiming dragged Lu Yuxi, who had just finished writing a three-thousand-word self-reflection letter for him, to join in the fun. During the process, he made sure to stay far away from Lou Yunsu, for fear of being implicated and schemed against by Xiao Feng.
At the hour of Xu (7-9 PM), Lin Shiming, having eaten and drunk his fill, happily returned to the East Palace with Lu Yuxi. Before leaving, Emperor Longyun reminded them to remember to pick someone up at the city gate the next day.
*
April 19th, early noon.
Lin Shiming and Lu Yuxi received the itinerant doctor invited by Lin Yunyue and sent him directly to Fengyi Palace.
The father and his two sons waited anxiously in the side room for Nan Gu to take Bai Qiongzhu's pulse.
The hourglass in the corner flowed slowly, and a quarter of an hour later, Nan Gu finally came out of the inner room.
Emperor Longyun immediately went to greet him, "How is it? Can you cure him, sir?"
Lin Shiming and Lu Yuxi also joined in, their faces filled with eagerness and anticipation.
Nan Gu calmly took out a handkerchief and wiped her hands. "Your Majesty should know that the Empress is troubled."
"I know," Emperor Longyun said earnestly. "Please speak frankly, sir. I can accept it."
Nan Gu looked up at Emperor Longyun's excited face and said, "If we can resolve Her Majesty's inner conflict, I can save her life by ten years."
Ten years! Ten years later they will be fifty years old, which would be considered an age of peaceful death in ancient times!
Emperor Longyun's eyes reddened with excitement, and his voice trembled.
"Please proceed with the treatment without hesitation, sir. Whatever your needs, I will do my utmost to fulfill them!"
“Your Majesty, please do not be agitated.” Nan Gu’s expression remained unchanged. “This humble subject said that only by resolving the Empress’s inner conflict can her life be extended by ten years.”
"If Your Majesty remains so depressed and unable to see the light, then no matter how hard I try, it will only be like a funnel, with water flowing in and out. In the end, it will still only last a year or two."
"A year and a half..."
Emperor Longyun took two steps back, "But I can't untangle her knot in her heart..."
Hua Min cannot be brought back to life, and the memories of the past are like wood with nails driven into it; even if the nails are pulled out, indelible marks remain.
Unraveling Bai Qiongzhu's inner turmoil is no easy task.
Having witnessed countless partings and deaths, Nan Gu glanced at the three people in front of her, their emotions stirred for only a moment before she resumed her businesslike tone.
"This humble subject will do his best to treat Your Highness. As for how to resolve your inner conflict, that is up to you all."
"Alright." Seeing that Emperor Longyun remained silent for a long time, Lu Yuxi stepped forward and said softly, "Please do your best to treat him, sir. As for what happens next... we will find a way."
Nan Gu nodded and then turned and went into the inner room.
Half an hour later, a long sigh from Emperor Longyun was heard from the side room.