After Qin Chongyi's deliberate acceleration, the scene in front of him suddenly changed faster. The people present watched the scenes in the virtual scene flow past like water, and the children in it began to pull up, and slowly grew up towards teenagers.
Mu Cai studied with Qin Chongjin in the Imperial College.
The age of enlightenment for princes is seven years old. Their companions are all of the same age as the prince, or slightly older than him. Only Mu Cai is the youngest, at least two or three years older than the others. Since he was less than five years old, he would often fall asleep on the table and take a nap in the middle of studying. His baby-fat cheeks would press against the pages of the book, and a little bit of soft flesh would appear, which looked easy to pinch.
Every time at this time, Qin Chongjin would pull the person into his arms and let the person lie on his knees so that he could sleep more comfortably. The first teacher at the Imperial Academy was also very tolerant of this extremely cute child who had been specially approved by the emperor, and never punished him when he saw him falling asleep.
Moreover, the third prince consciously and attentively studied, and could learn well without the supervision of a reading companion, unlike the second prince who frequently looked back and was often absent-minded. In addition, the emperor often came to the Imperial College to take a look after the morning court. Every time, he would hold Mu Cai and tease him, calling him a lazy cat. This made the teachers at the Imperial College more tolerant of Mu Cai.
Such days were very beautiful. Mu Cai stood outside the virtual scene and saw this scene passing by before his eyes. When he recalled the memory fragments of his original body, he couldn't help but have a look of nostalgia in his eyes.
Qin Chongjin naturally noticed Mu Cai's expression. The beauty in red opposite her had eyebrows spread out like distant mountains, her slender eyelashes drooped, and her expression revealed a touching tenderness.
This tenderness is simply intoxicating.
Qin Chongjin's heart moved, and then he looked greedily at the face of the person opposite him, wanting to take in all this tenderness in his eyes.
Mu Cai didn't notice the undisguised, straightforward gaze of the person sitting on the ground in front of him looking at him until Qin Zhongyi snorted coldly and raised his head.
He glanced at the other person, then turned his head and continued to look at the virtual scene in front of him. Qin Chongyi waved his hand again, and the progress of the picture accelerated. Soon, everyone saw that several children had grown a lot taller, and even the youngest, Mu Cai, began to look like a teenager.
And it was at this time that the good days came to an end.
One day, when the princes were going to the martial arts field to practice martial arts, a newcomer appeared next to Qin Chongjin. This man was about the same age as Qin Chongjin, high-spirited and quite handsome. He was Han Dan, the eldest grandson of the Minister of Civil Affairs.
Mu Cai had never seen this brother before, so he said hello obediently. Qin Chongjin was going to compete with the princes, so he left Mu Cai in the care of Han Dan and mounted his horse. Mu Cai rode around on his maroon pony and Han Dan's tall pony, watching from a distance the prince's brothers competing in the martial arts field.
His temperament was as lazy as ever. After riding for a while, he felt tired, so he grumbled to get down and sit in the shade to enjoy the coolness. It was the first time that Han Dan saw such an amazing person, so naturally he had no choice but to listen to the other person's opinion.
After Mu Cai sat down, he tugged at his belt and sleeves from time to time. When riding horses, you need to wear arrow-sleeved Hu clothes. Such clothes are tight and Mu Cai has never been used to wearing them, so he always wants to tug here and there.
He was already twelve years old, and it was time for him to grow taller. Mu Cai lost a lot of weight on his cheeks, his eyes looked bigger, the ends of his eyes were raised, and even his nose was more contoured. He was a little less cute than when he was a child, and a little more thrillingly beautiful. At this moment, he impatiently loosened the somewhat tight belt, and the front immediately fell down a little, revealing the snow-white undershirt and a faintly delicate collarbone.
Han Dan has been growing up next to the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and the rules are very strict. He must pay attention to his identity at all times, and there is no room for mistakes in his words and deeds. This was the first time he had seen someone pull off his belt by himself in public!
Han Dan glanced at the delicate collarbone and snow-white neck of the person opposite him almost uncontrollably, and even his throat couldn't help but swallow. When he realized what he was thinking, Han Dan's face turned red and he was confused. He couldn't help scolding: "Why are you wearing clothes?! Put on your clothes quickly!"
Mu Cai couldn't help feeling aggrieved when faced with the sudden scolding from this strange elder brother: "When I went out, the wet nurse tied my waist too tightly. Besides, I didn't take off my clothes either. Why is Brother Han Dan so fierce?" .”
He curled his bright red lips, his long eyelashes drooped down, and his cheeks were bulging, which made him look particularly distressed.
Only then did Han Dan realize that his attitude was indeed a bit excessive. Although he usually has strict rules, he only uses them to discipline himself and does not deliberately ask others. Among the classmates, there was also a person who didn't stick to trivial details. Even when he was shirtless on a hot day, he didn't say anything. Han Dan didn't know what was going on with him today, as his mind didn't seem to belong to him anymore.
His face turned red, and he was about to apologize when he heard the young man across from him mutter: "Brother Chongjin has never said that to me, and he even asked me to take off my clothes and loosen them quickly, and let me lie on his lap to sleep. "
When Han Dan heard this, his face quickly turned pale.
He looked at the breathtakingly beautiful face of the person in front of him, his thin shoulders, narrow waist, and two beautiful snow-white calves exposed because he rolled up his trouser legs due to the heat. All of them are exquisite, beautiful and fascinating.
Who can resist such a beauty? I'm afraid the third prince has already enjoyed it.
Han Dan suddenly had all kinds of feelings in his heart. He couldn't explain what kind of complicated and twisted thoughts he had now. In short, he swallowed the apology on his lips and continued to scold: "In front of the prince, you must pay more attention to your words and deeds! How unbecoming is it to be so half-dressed! When the time comes, I will report it to the prince and ask you to pay attention!"
Mu Cai didn't want to pay attention to this annoying Han Dan, turned his back to him, took out the treasured lotus seed cake from the small bag and ate it himself.
Not even a piece of it was given to him!
When the princes' competition was over and Qin Chongjin came riding, Mu Cai couldn't wait to complain. Unexpectedly, Qin Chongjin, who had always doted on him in the past, thought for a while, actually agreed with Han Dan's words, and even tightened his waist with his own hands.
Mu Cai touched his waist and felt incredible.
But not only that, since then, Qin Chongjin also began to gradually become alienated from him. From the beginning, the other party allowed him to sleep on his lap and stroked his hair, to then he began to refuse to have physical contact with Mu Cai, and his attitude gradually became cold.
Han Dan, the culprit who caused all this, would sneer at him every time they met, saying that he had no rules, that he was lazy and lazy, and even coldly refused his request to meet on behalf of Qin Chongjin.
Mu Cai stood on the blue brick floor and asked Han Dan, "Why doesn't Brother Chongjin want to see me?"
Han Dan waved his sleeves, looked at him from top to bottom, and then said coldly: "Your Highness is very busy. Not everyone is like Mr. Mu who has nothing to do all day long." When he said this, his tone became uncomfortable. He became impatient: "Master Mu, please come back. I have important matters to attend to."
Mu Cai could only turn around. It was actually difficult for him to see Qin Chongjin now. After he confessed his love to Qin Chongjin, the other party neither agreed nor refused, but simply stopped seeing him. It's time for him to realize what the other party meant.
Mu Cai walked on the road in despair. When he walked out of the Third Emperor's Palace, he saw Qin Chongyi waiting for him.
Qin Chongyi has grown much taller in recent years, and is no longer as domineering as before. When Mu Cai was still studying in the Imperial College, he often gave him raisins, mare's milk, and all kinds of fun things. And over the years, the other party has never alienated him like Qin Chongjin, and he often asks himself why he is unhappy.
Qin Chongyi saw him, smiled, and said warmly: "Caicai."
Mu Cai's eyes were a little wet. Brother Zhongyi was the only one who still called him that. He responded quickly: "Brother Zhongyi!"
Qin Chongyi came over, reached out and gently grabbed Mu Cai's arm. Mu Cai did not hide away like before, but instead gently leaned his head on the other person's shoulder, just like when he was a child, he often nestled on Mu's father for comfort: "Brother Zhongyi, I am so sad."
The smile on Qin Zhongyi's face became deeper and deeper: "What's wrong with Caicai? Let's talk to brother Zhongyi."
The two of them found a pavilion and sat down. Qin Zhongyi asked his bodyguard to guard the outside and not let outsiders in, while Mu Cai told Qin Zhongyi all the grievances he had suffered in recent days. He said that his parents were looking very sad recently, but he couldn't do much to help him. He also said that the emperor's uncle was in poor health and was bedridden and had not seen him for a long time. He also said that Han Dan treated him very badly and he couldn't care less about him. It's not pleasing to the eye, saying that Brother Chongjin may never pay attention to him again.
Qin Chongyi listened to his ramble. At the end, he smiled and said, "Do you want to see Qin Chongjin?"
Mu Cai nodded hesitantly. Although it was probably impossible for Brother Chongjin to accept him, he still heard what the other party said with his own ears, and it was better to give him a reason than to be neither good nor bad. After all, although Brother Chongjin doesn't see Mu Cai very often, every time he wants to give up, the other party will send someone to bring him some gadgets he likes so that he can remember him a little.
He really wanted to have a good talk with the other party.
Qin Zhongyi smiled and said, "I'll take you there."
Mu Cai followed the other party in confusion.
They circled around a few times and came to the edge of the rippling blue Taiye Pond. Mu Cai followed Qin Zhongyi and hid behind the flowers. He peeked out secretly and saw a small boat floating on the lake, with two people on it enjoying a drink.
Mu Cai took a closer look and saw it was Qin Chongjin and a young man in white.
The young man he had also met was Su Yao, this year's new top scorer. Qin Chongjin was in charge of the scientific examination at that time. When he saw his test paper, he praised it as a beautiful article.
It turns out that the other party's so-called busyness was just an excuse. He just didn't want to see him and wanted to see someone else.
Mu Cai was furious, but there was sour sadness in his heart. At this time, it was Qin Zhongyi who gently held his shoulders and comforted him: "Don't be sad Caicai. If my third brother treats you badly, you should come to brother Chongyi. Brother Chongyi will support you. I will never abandon you."
He leaned on Qin Chongyi's shoulder. When he heard these words, he felt the peace of mind that he had not seen for a long time, and finally said "hmm" very softly.
As expected, Qin Chongjin stayed with Su Yao for a long time after that. Whenever Mu Cai sees Su Yao, Qin Chongjin will definitely be standing next to him.
Of course he was unhappy with Su Yao, had a bad attitude towards him, and would occasionally make rude remarks. The No. 1 scholar in the clear breeze and bright moon seemed to be at a loss and could only stare at him blankly. But Qin Chongjin, who used to protect him, now only scolds him.
When Mu Cai found Su Yao again, he forcibly pulled Qin Chongjin aside to talk to him alone.
Qin Chongjin, whose face had become unfamiliar, stood opposite with a cold expression.
By this time, Mu Cai's heart was strangely calm. Probably because of Qin Chongyi's comfort and assurance during this period, he felt that there was no need to continue to be entangled like this. Why would he go to someone who treats him badly and hurt him
So Mu Cai went straight to the point: "Your Highness, what did your Highness plan to do when I confessed to him last time?"
Yes, now Qin Chongjin is no longer his brother Chongjin, but the prince of the Liang Dynasty.
The moment Qin Chongjin heard Mu Cai's words, cracks appeared on his cold face. He rarely frowned and finally said: "Caicai, don't talk to me like that."
Mu Cai was completely disheartened. He could see that the other party had no intention of facing this matter directly, and wanted to drag it out in such a unclear manner. Therefore, Mu Cai turned around and left until he walked out of the palace gate and got on Qin Zhongyi's carriage to return home.
He returned to the mansion, packed up all the things from childhood to adulthood that the other party had given him, and returned them to the prince's mansion.
The Prince's Mansion refused to accept it and sent it back to him. But Mu Cai didn't care anymore and pawned all the things he could and distributed the money to the beggars on the street. Those that could not be pawned were thrown into the utility room and never looked at again.
After Mu Cai returned home, he began to think about his future. He decided to follow his father's advice, study with his teacher, and take part in next year's scientific examination. He wanted to pass the exam, then leave Beijing to take a job abroad, and then take his parents there to reunite. Their family would stay far away from the capital, a place of right and wrong, and separate from the rest of the Mu family.
However, just when he rarely devoted himself to studying, something happened in the capital. The old emperor died and a new emperor ascended the throne. The first imperial edict issued by Qin Chongjin was actually for himself.
He, Mu Cai, committed the crime of disrespect and was to be exiled to the remote Yongdi, where he would not be able to return for three to five years.
Amid his father's worried look and his mother's cries, Mu Cai packed up his baggage and set out on the road away with a heavy heart along with his two servants.
Before leaving, only Qin Zhongyi came to say goodbye.
The other party looked quite haggard and did not say much. He only handed Mu Cai a scroll and told him to wear it at all times and not to take it off easily.
Mu Cai agreed and immediately embarked on the journey.
Yongdi is remote and the people are not yet enlightened. Mu Cai renovated a small house with the help of poor local villagers. This house belonged to a former teacher here. He couldn't stand the poverty in Yongdi and finally left.
Mu Cai heard the village chief stumbling to explain this to him in dialect with a strong accent, and then looked at the thin children with muddy faces, staring blankly at him, and the ones who were facing the loess and back to the sky and diligently helping him repair his house. Villagers, he was determined to do something big.
He wants to teach these poor children so that they can read, count, keep accounts, write essays, and then change their own destiny.
Oddly enough, Mu Cai was originally the one who couldn't bear the most hardships. He only ate what he liked and wore the clothes he liked. But after arriving in Yongdi, he ate the coarse grains, some vegetables and an occasional egg sent by the poor villagers as a supplement, and slept on a narrow and hard wooden bed, and he actually felt very happy.
He still used to wear his own clothes because they were more comfortable.
After teaching under Mu Cai for more than half a year, the students have begun to read and learn simple arithmetic. Mu Cai is very happy with his achievements.
But what he never expected was that Qin Chongjin still wouldn't let him go after such a long time.
One afternoon after class, Mu Cai, dressed in red, stood in front of the window and said goodbye to his students. He had lost a lot of weight, and his waist was almost as wide as a palm.
Mu Cai's body was coated with a golden brilliance by the sunlight. His smile was so breathtakingly beautiful that the group of children who left were so fascinated that they forgot to look at the road while walking and almost fell to the ground.
At this time, the children did not know that behind the teacher's hut they loved and admired, a group of officers and soldiers were ambushing, waiting for them to leave.
The author has something to say: Han Dan: I think I have been misunderstood...
Su Yao: I also feel that I have been misunderstood...
Qin Chongjin: I am different. I have already felt the weight of the pot...
Hey, as expected, I set up a fg. I still haven’t finished writing the previous life qwq, but it’s just a little bit closer! Little angels, just think that I have finished writing my (pseudo) past life =w=