Minglong

Chapter 443 Revisiting the old place?

Under the bright sunshine, many ladies from wealthy families gathered in the connecting corridor on the side of the academy, gazing at the examination hall in the distance.

As a female doctor specializing in gynecological and pediatric diseases, and also the mistress of the newly risen nobleman of the court, Marquis Danyang, Lin Wanyi was naturally the center of attention. If it weren't for the strict prohibition against making noise in the academy, she would probably be chattering away.

Even if they couldn't make a loud noise, the many ladies gathered together would inevitably whisper among themselves, and Li Jing, who was inspecting the examination hall, would be chirped at as he passed by.
"Isn't Director Li seventy years old? Still no wife..."

"It seems not. He was a young master of the Li family of Hualin before, so it shouldn't be like this..."

"I think this old lady Li still retains her charm..."

……

Lin Wanyi stood in the crowd wearing gold-rimmed glasses, exuding an intellectual and elegant demeanor. She seemed to be listening to the ladies gossip, but her heart had already flown to the capital, after all, her husband was supposed to be back today.

Moreover, when she went to deliver the message last time, Miss Ye was the first to offer her tea!
As the eldest sister, how could she not show some appreciation when her younger sister returned? She recently spent a fortune to have a set of Phoenix Silk Robes custom-made, the kind that changes color depending on the level of pleasure. She herself couldn't bear to wear it and specially saved it to give to her sister Yun Chi.

However, the academy's major exams at the end of spring and beginning of summer are quite important. New students take the exams to enter the academy, while older students like Zisu have their research budget for the year determined by their grades. If they do poorly on the exams, the academy will reduce their allocation of materials and equipment.

Therefore, she dared not be careless and came here today specifically to accompany him.

After waiting for a while, before the bell rang to signal the end of the exam, a beautifully sculpted little girl skipped and hopped out, waving as she went:

"Old Li, I'm going back now..."

"The exams are over already?"

"Of course! He scared Old Zhang away on the spot, and he's probably vomiting right now..."

"Oh? Really?! I'll go check..."

……

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanyi's expression changed, and she quickly stepped forward to pull the mischievous girl to a secluded spot:

"You've caused trouble again?! We sent you here to take the exam, why did you poison Mr. Zhang?"

"Ah~ Auntie, I was wrong..."

Lin Zisu, afraid of ruining her makeup and hair that she had spent the whole morning styling, quickly raised her hand to protect it, and then explained:

"I didn't poison him. The exam tested his ability to concoct medicines, and Old Zhang was required to test the medicines..."

"What kind of medicine are you making?"

"Haosheng Takakomaru!"

As Lin Zisu finished speaking, she slightly puffed out her chest, showcasing her graceful figure as she blossomed into womanhood:

"This medicine is extremely potent. Once a single pill is ingested, regardless of the circumstances between the two parties, even if they are simply having the worst luck, pregnancy is guaranteed! Of course, eunuchs, lesbian couples, and homosexual couples are exceptions..."

?

Lin Wanyi was taken aback, thinking that the medicine did sound powerful. If it really worked, the nickname "Poisonous Hand Medicine Girl" would have to become "Goddess of Mercy Who Grants Children"!
"Why did you induce vomiting, sir? Don't you want the baby?"

"Sigh, this medicine is supposed to help with fertility, but after taking it, you'll definitely crave more attention. Auntie, you don't know, Old Zhang only tasted a tiny bit and started getting distracted. He ignored the exam hall and just walked out. I actually suspect he went to find Zhang's wife to relieve his pent-up desire. And then Old Li ran off... Ouch~ Ouch ouch ouch..."

Lin Wanyi raised her hand and slapped her rebellious daughter's bottom:
"Where did you learn such foul language? And 'venting'... A young lady should be careful with her words, if I hear it again..."

"Hehe~ I know! Auntie, don't be angry. Let's go back quickly. Xie Lang and Empress Dowager Guo are still waiting at home. Empress Dowager Guo has a special constitution and may not be able to conceive easily. I prepared this medicine specifically for her..."

Lin Wanyi knew that Zisu was engrossed in reading miscellaneous books and wanted to bring together the ill-fated couple, Empress Dowager Guo and Xie Lang. She secretly shook her head, intending to get on the carriage and return to the capital as soon as possible. After taking a few steps, she saw a large black bird flying over from the archway of the academy:
"Goojigji?"

"Huh? A lump of coal!"

Lin Zisu's eyes lit up, and she quickly ran up to catch it:
Wow~ You've gotten quite tanned after going out for a while, did you sunbathe too much?

"Goo?"

The coal ball looked blank.

Lin Wanyi's eyes also lit up with a hint of joy as she looked around.

"Xie Jinhuan is here?"

Coal Ball had just come with Xie Jinhuan, but seeing dozens of sluts gathered around Old Li cricketing, Ah Huan didn't dare to go in. He just told it to wait for a message. At this moment, it tilted its head and gestured to Qingquan Lane:

"Gooji!"

Lin Wanyi naturally understood what was going on and quickly pulled Zisu towards the back of the Princess's residence...
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Qingquan Lane.

The once quiet alley where Xie Laomo started his business has become a well-known tourist attraction in Danyang, attracting a constant stream of people who want to visit. The previously idle courtyards are now full of people.

However, for privacy reasons, residences number five, six, and seven remained unrented. The interiors were kept spotless by the Princess's residence, and in late spring and early summer, the courtyards were filled with various flowers, creating a very tranquil environment. Only faint sounds could be heard coming from the main house's bedroom, where the doors and windows were tightly closed.

Splat! Splat...

The veil and weapons were placed on the dressing table in the bedroom.

Nangong Ye's icy face was filled with shame and indignation, yet he was helpless. He could only grip the bed sheet tightly, silently enduring the impact so as not to be heard by the neighbors in the alley in broad daylight.

Xie Jinhuan, with his long, black-stockinged legs pressed down, looked down at his dream girl, whose face was flushed:
"Are you satisfied now?"

"You...you broke your promise!"

"How am I breaking my promise? Isn't this just returning to a familiar place?"

Nangong Ye gritted his teeth, but even speaking was difficult, so he decided to ignore the brat.

Just now, she and Xie Jinhuan were searching for traces of the Underworld Cult's spies in the city, but found nothing. So they went to the academy. Because there were too many people around, Wanyi was afraid of being recognized and having rumors spread. So Xie Jinhuan suggested going to Qingquan Lane to take a look, saying something like:
"Just revisiting the old place, nothing else."

She knew the trip was dangerous, but Xie Jinhuan had promised, and she wanted to come back and see for herself, so she foolishly followed along. As expected, Xie Jinhuan's 'revisiting familiar places' didn't refer to the house in Qingquan Lane at all, but rather to the Jianbing Temple and its rear hall, which she insisted on visiting in and out of every corner.

Unable to resist his persistent pleading, Nangong Ye reluctantly agreed, but before the tour was even over, he faintly heard voices coming from the alley outside:

"Wanyi, you're back!"

"Yes, taking Zisu to the academy for the big exam, Sister-in-law Yang has become even more beautiful."

"Sigh, what's so special about Shui Ling? Da Biaozi is always out and about, leaving me to take care of our daughter all by myself..."

"Men should prioritize their work. I'm also busy taking care of my daughter all day. Isn't this Yaya? She's grown so much. This is your sister Zisu. I used to hold you. Do you recognize her?"

"Sister Zisu..."

……

Nangong Ye was slightly startled and quickly nudged Ah Huan, signaling her to get up.

The brat in front of her perfectly illustrated the meaning of 'serving a customer to the end.' Hearing the commotion, he didn't stop; instead, he covered her mouth and went full speed ahead…

“Wu——?!”

……

After a while.

Lin Zisu teased the Yang family's little maid for a while, then walked towards the mansion with Lin Wanyi. Halfway there, her ears twitched slightly, and she asked in confusion:

"Auntie, is someone crying?"

Lin Wanyi looked around and shook her head, saying:
"Sigh, it's normal for kids who didn't pass the academy's big exam today to get beaten up. Let's go find Xie Jinhuan first."

"Oh……"

Lin Zisu knew that her aunt was longing for her lover, so she didn't say much. She carried the coal briquettes to the outside of the courtyard and jumped over the wall.

As soon as the two passed through the moon gate, they saw a cold and aloof young man in white robes emerge from the main house in the backyard:
"Wanyi, Zisu, are you done with your work?"

"Yes!"

Lin Zisu was even more excited than her aunt when she saw Xie Lang, and wanted to ask about the aftermath of the night attack on Empress Dowager Guo.

But at that moment, an icy female warrior dressed in a black dress and wearing a veiled hat walked out of the house.

The female warrior appeared composed and dignified, but she stumbled as she crossed the threshold, giving the impression that she was quite drunk, dizzy, and somewhat disoriented, her steps unsteady...

?

Lin Wanyi walked beside Zisu and, seeing the way the "Hoho Fairy" made her entrance, knew she had been bullied and looked rather strange.

But with Zisu present, she couldn't very well summon her master to mock her, so she simply greeted him politely.
"Sect Leader Nangong is here too? Have you been waiting long?"

Nangong Ye was completely bewildered, not knowing what he was doing, and habitually nodded:
"Just come and take a look around. You can chat all you want. I still have to go to Zihui Mountain, so I'll take my leave now."

After saying that, he leaped up onto the wall, looked around for a while, and then headed towards Zihui Mountain.

Lin Wanyi knew Nangong Ye was easily embarrassed, so she wasn't surprised. After he fled in panic, she came up to him and secretly pinched Xie Jinhuan:
"What are you doing waiting here in broad daylight?"

“There was an exam at the academy just now, and you were surrounded by ladies and young women, so it wasn’t appropriate for you to get too close. Come on, I’ll take you home.”

As Xie Jinhuan spoke, he put his arm around Wanyi's waist, picked up Zisu Daxian, and lightly touched the wind with his toes, heading towards the direction of Jingzhao Prefecture.

Lin Wanyi was a little afraid of heights, so she quickly grabbed the man's robe and asked:

"Aren't you going back with Sect Leader Nangong?"

"Don't you know her personality? If she wants to be alone, she'll go home by herself tonight."

"Humph……"

Lin Wanyi wanted to say something to Xie Jinhuan, but since Zisu was there, she decided against it and instead quietly checked Xie Jinhuan's body to see if he was injured.

Lin Zisu, however, had fewer concerns. Being carried and soaring through the air, she curiously observed the large coal ball flying beside her, and then asked:

"Last time I examined Empress Dowager Guo, Young Master Xie rushed over, and in the end, did he...?"

Xie Jinhuan was a little embarrassed; "I was just accidentally kicked in. Afterwards, Sister Guo scolded me and kicked me out, but it's nothing."

Lin Zisu was a little disappointed: "So, you mean, you and Empress Dowager Guo traveled together, but your old feelings didn't rekindle?"

?

Xie Jinhuan felt that it wasn't impossible; he had already kissed her, and he would still be squeezed dry by the "Yuehua Juicer" when he got back. But how could he bring up such a thing? He just laughed it off.

Lin Wanyi frowned and said:
"You're engrossed in your book, aren't you? Stop thinking about these trivial things all day..."

Lin Zisu did not think that Xie Lang and Empress Dowager Guo had no affair, but Xie Lang rushed into the room and pressed down on the naked Empress Dowager Guo. How could nothing have happened?
Could it be that the Empress Dowager, due to her status, has some reservations...?

No!

The two characters in the book couldn't end up together. If they were to go through the same troubles in real life, wouldn't "The Secret History of the Empress Dowager" become a tragic drama?

It seems this great immortal has to step in and lend a hand...

Lin Zisu's eyes flickered slightly. Seeing that her aunt was telling her not to talk nonsense, she didn't say anything more. She simply admired the magnificent scenery of Danluo and sped towards Luojing...

(End of this chapter)