Dual Transmigration: American Prison, Surviving to a Fantasy Development Stage

Su Qin nodded repeatedly, her eyes filled with shock and admiration:

"Young master, you are amazing."

This painting is exactly the same as Master Zhang's original work.

Even the position and pressure of the seal were perfectly accurate.

If you take this out, who can tell it's a fake?

Young master, this seal…

Lin Feng smiled and casually made up a story: "Oh, I once received guidance from Lord Zhang. He thought my style was like his, so he gave me this seal as a keepsake."

He pointed to the drawing, "How is it? Does it look like the real thing?"

"It's not just similar, it's exactly the same! This is the original!" Su Qin exclaimed in shock.

"Even Lord Zhang's own handwriting couldn't be better."

"Young master, your talent is simply extraordinary. Lord Zhang must have taught you everything he knew back then, otherwise you couldn't have learned to this extent."

Lin Feng smiled but didn't explain.

To impart all one's knowledge and skills?

If Zhang Chengwen knew, he'd probably be so angry he'd come back to life.

"Alright, alright, enough nonsense." Lin Feng waved his hand. "Have the maid take this painting to be framed; I'm giving it away as a gift."

"Yes, young master."

The three women responded in unison, carefully putting the painting away as if it were a priceless treasure.

The next morning, after having breakfast, Lin Feng changed into clean and presentable clothes, took the framed painting, and left Fumanlou for the Gu residence.

The Gu family mansion was located within the inner city.

Enter the inner city and head west.

On a wide street, there is a vermilion gate with two majestic stone lions at the entrance, and the plaque above it bears the two large gilded characters "Gu Mansion".

The gatehouse was guarded by servants, and it looked quite impressive.

Lin Feng stepped forward and said to the servant, "Please inform them that an old friend from Yong'an County has come to visit and requests an audience with Miss Guyu."

The servant at the door glanced at Lin Feng and said, "Where did this brat come from? What does he think the Gu residence is?"

"Do you think you can just see my young lady whenever you want?"

Seeing that the other party was looking down on him, Lin Feng didn't waste any words. He took out the jade pendant that Gu Yu had given him and threw it over.

The servant took the jade pendant, examined it carefully from all angles, and after confirming that it was a token possessed only by members of the Gu family, the contempt on his face vanished instantly.

He looked Lin Feng over again, his attitude becoming much more polite, and nodded:

"Wait here, I'll go report it right away."

After saying that, he turned around and quickly went into the mansion.

Lin Feng stood at the entrance, not in a hurry, leisurely looking around at the facade of the Gu residence.

The fact that the Gu family could occupy such a prime location in the inner city of the capital shows that their background is indeed extraordinary.

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, a series of hurried footsteps came from inside the door.

Lin Feng looked up and saw a girl emerge from behind the screen wall, almost running out.

With bright, beautiful eyes and a refined, elegant demeanor, her light blue cloud-patterned outfit accentuated her shapely figure.

A matching silk sash around her waist gave her a smart and capable look.

Her long, jet-black hair cascaded down her back.

With each running step, her body swayed gently behind her, making her look both beautiful and dashing.

The visitor was none other than Gu Yu, whom we hadn't seen for many days.

Their eyes met, and Gu Yu's cheeks instantly flushed red. A hint of shyness flashed between her brows, and she couldn't help but slow her pace.

She stood inside the threshold, her bright eyes fixed on Lin Feng, yet she dared not step forward.

"You...have come."

She spoke softly, her voice trembling slightly.

Looking at her like this, Lin Feng felt a strange tenderness in his heart and smiled, "Yes, you're here."

Gu Yu was about to say something when her expression suddenly changed, as if she had remembered something important.

"Lin Feng, didn't you participate in the state examination?"

She asked anxiously, her eyes filled with worry.

According to her calculations, if Lin Feng were to take the state examination normally and then set off for the capital after the examination, it would take him at least a month to arrive.

But how long has it been since the state exams ended?

The fact that he arrived in the capital so quickly suggests only one possibility—he didn't participate in the provincial examination, and perhaps he didn't even participate in the prefectural examination.

Seeing her anxious expression, Lin Feng couldn't resist teasing her.

He laughed and joked, "What? You're ashamed that I didn't pass the martial arts exam? You think I've embarrassed you?"

Gu Yu was taken aback, then shook her head repeatedly, afraid that Lin Feng would misunderstand.

He actually took a step forward, grasped Lin Feng's hand, and earnestly explained:

No, I didn't mean that.

I just... based on what I know about you, I think you should be able to pass the exam.

I was just wondering how you got here so quickly…

Her hands were soft and slender, and felt slightly cool to the touch.

Lin Feng felt the warmth of his palm and was very satisfied.

This girl, at least, isn't a snob.

Upon hearing that they might not pass the exam, their first reaction was not disdain, but rather anxiety and concern.

He smiled, took out a token from his sleeve, and handed it to Gu Yu.

Gu Yu took the token, looked down, and was immediately stunned.

Martial Arts Examination Candidate Identity Token.

Moreover, the ranking—fourth—is clearly engraved on it.

She looked up at Lin Feng with an incredulous expression.

It wasn't that people were shocked that Lin Feng could pass the martial arts exam, but rather that they were shocked by Lin Feng's speed.

"Lin Feng, how come you arrived in the capital so quickly?"

Her eyes widened. "How long has it been since the provincial examination ended? It's impossible for us to arrive in the capital so quickly."

Moreover, since you're coming from Liangzhou, the journey will take a long time...

Has the state examination been moved up?

Normally, after the prefectural examination, the newly appointed military candidates would rest locally for a period of time before setting off for the capital to participate in the metropolitan examination.

Lin Feng, on the other hand, was already in the capital not long after the provincial examination ended.

That speed was as if it had wings and flew over.

Seeing her shocked expression, Lin Feng couldn't help but smile mysteriously: "It's a secret that can't be revealed."

Gu Yu was so angry she wanted to punch him, but he held her hand, so she could only glare at him.

Just then, a soft cough came from inside the mansion gate.

"Cough cough."

The two turned around and saw a graceful and plump noblewoman who looked to be about thirty-five or thirty-six years old standing smiling inside the threshold.

His gaze fell on their clasped hands, a hint of amusement in his eyes.

Gu Yu's face instantly turned bright red, like a frightened little rabbit. She quickly let go of Lin Feng's hand, took two steps back, and lowered her head, not daring to look at anyone.

"Mother..." she whispered, her voice barely audible.

Lin Feng, with a calm expression, stepped forward and bowed respectfully, saying, "Greetings, Auntie."

Mother Gu smiled as she looked Lin Feng up and down, her eyes lighting up. She looked him over again, nodding frequently with satisfaction in her eyes.

"Not bad, not bad, a handsome young man."

She smiled and spoke gently, "I've heard Gu Yu mention you before, and seeing you today, you are indeed a fine young man."

As she spoke, she looked at Gu Yu, her tone slightly teasing:

"Now that the guests have arrived, why let them stand at the door and talk?"

Aren't you going to invite the guests in?