The starlight outside the window was like water, Chen Changsheng and Luoluo sat on the floor to eat supper, several exquisite pastries, two bowls of unknown herbal porridge, and a shallow plate of dried meat, which tasted good, the master and apprentice raised their chopsticks and Food, where can I still care about talking.
The porridge was exhausted, so Luoluo had time to talk, thinking about the carriage she saw at the side entrance of the Tiandaoyuan earlier, she couldn't restrain her curiosity anymore, and asked while chewing the jerky: "Sir, what are you doing?" What kind of grievances do you have with the East Imperial Palace?"
Chen Changsheng knew that it was difficult to suppress such things as curiosity for a long time, so he had long been mentally prepared for her question, and after saying a few words casually, he wanted to change the subject—his preparation was to bluff, and rely on his identity as a teacher to bluff the past. Not too difficult.
It’s just that the starlight is so beautiful tonight, and Luoshi couldn’t help it now. Seeing that he refused to answer, his eyes were wide open, and the black pupils kept rolling. He tentatively asked several possibilities, probably the son of an old friend, Gratitude will avenge these bloody plots.
Chen Changsheng admired her imagination very much, he didn't know how to answer, so he just kept silent.
Looking at the sky full of stars above the Orthodox Academy, Luoluo frowned and thought seriously, picked up a small green orange brought back from the forest with her little hand in front of her, put it in her mouth and chewed it tastelessly, suddenly , she looked back at him and let out a cry.
Chen Changsheng thought she was suffering from the sourness of the little green orange, shook his head and sighed: "I said it's too sour to eat, and it's really bad for the stomach."
Luoluo swallowed the green tangerine into her belly, she didn't look sour at all, looked at Chen Changsheng in surprise and said, "Sir, you won't marry Xu Yourong with your fingertips, will you?"
Chen Changsheng opened his mouth slightly, he didn't know what to say at all, he was very helpless in admiration, and was ready to admit it.
"Eh… "
Before he could react, Luoluo waved her hands again and again, her small face was full of self-mockery and embarrassment, and said, "I'm so confused, to think of such absurd thing, that's Xu Yourong, how is it possible?"
Chen Changsheng didn't know what he should say any more, so he shut his mouth slightly and remained silent, thinking that this matter was indeed too absurd, Luoluo, you respect me so much, yet you would think so? How could it be impossible for myself and Xu Yourong
"Go back to sleep." He thought for a while, and said to Luoluo, "I have something to do tomorrow, so come over later."
Luoluo was a little nervous, and asked anxiously: "Sir, you are not angry, are you?"
Chen Changsheng said, "Did you do anything to make me angry today?"
Luoluo thought about it seriously, and found that she really didn't do anything to displease her husband. At the Ivy Banquet in Tiandaoyuan, although she was too arrogant and not as obedient as usual, the husband said that she didn't blame herself. , then naturally it will not be blamed.
Where did she think that her casual sentence would hurt Chen Changsheng's self-esteem.
She did say it casually, so the injury is really serious.
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After Luoluo left, Chen Changsheng tidied up the food boxes and sundries on the floor, put the books piled up on the table back into the bookshelves by category, put them on the shelf, turned off the lights, walked to the library door and looked back for a while before taking advantage of the night Leaving, as if saying goodbye.
After returning to the small building, he began to pack his luggage and gathered the things that he had to take away into a box. Then he drew out the dagger at his waist, sat on the edge of the bed and began to close his eyes and meditate. Waiting for someone to come.
At the Ivy Banquet tonight, Tianhai Yaer will be ruined, and it will definitely cause great trouble. The trouble is for her, it is also for him, and it is also for the Orthodox Academy. He doesn't know who will come to trouble him later Who could it be, but he knew those people must be terrible.
He knew that Luoluo's life experience was mysterious and her background was extraordinary, otherwise Mao Qiuyu, the head of Tiandao Academy, would not have secretly protected her at the Ivy Banquet, but the little monster she deposed was, after all, the grandnephew of the Holy Empress, a member of the Tianhai family— That is the most terrifying Tianhai family in the entire continent.
If we talk about the beginning, Chen Changsheng still hoped that Luoluo's background would deter the other party, at least he would not dare to mess around in the open, but when Xu Shiji said that the Taoist priest would commit suicide tonight, he no longer took it too seriously. great hope.
In today's world, even the royal family of the Chen family has to look up to Tianhai's family, and the teachings of Tiandaoyuan have to die because of Tian Haiya'er's disability, let alone Luoluo and himself who directly caused the other party's disability? What's more, the other party wanted to abolish the Orthodox Academy
He waited for the arrival of those people and was about to leave. Although he was a little bit reluctant to leave the Orthodox Academy and regretted that he would miss next year's imperial examination, but what had happened could not be changed, so he should at least make this matter relatively complete. ending.
In his plan, the Orthodox Academy would turn into a sea of flames later.
He naturally has a way to leave.
The Orthodox Academy paid the price for Tian Hai Ya'er's disability, and Luo Luo is also extraordinary, so the other party should be satisfied.
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this night.
Chen Changsheng was alone.
Sitting alone in the room.
At his feet, there was a dilapidated suitcase.
He silently waited for another change in his life.
He waited with a calm silence well beyond his years.
No one knew, he waited for a whole night in the Orthodox Academy, and no one knew until countless years later. Only he himself knew how long and difficult this night was, and how much courage he had put in for it.
Nothing happened until the morning light illuminated the campus.
This night, many people were silently watching the Orthodox Academy.
Those people, like him, thought that the cruel officials of the Qing Dynasty would rush into the Orthodox Academy under the cover of night, and take him to Zhou Prison, where countless ministers and strong men were terrified, or that the masters from the Li Palace would come here under the cover of night, Then they murdered and set fire silently, turning this Orthodox Academy, which was loathed by the Holy Empress, into a terrifying sea of flames.
But none of that happened.
The morning light is like yesterday, the smoke from the kitchen in Baihua Lane is faint, and the bells in the palace not far away are ringing loudly.
Chen Changsheng opened his eyes, walked to the window and looked at the quiet morning scenery of Kyoto. He was a little puzzled, but then he understood.
Because of his confession last night, Luoluo didn't come to the Orthodox Academy from Baicao Garden until noon. Of course, she didn't forget to carry the heavy food box.
Chen Changsheng asked her to inquire about some news.
Before lunch was finished, a flute sounded from the other side of the wall, Luoluo lowered her head slightly and listened quietly for a while.
"No one has seen the teachings of the Heavenly Dao Academy."
She raised her head, looked at Chen Changsheng and said, "Vice President Zhuang received the dictionary, so it looks like he is asking for resignation."
Chen Changsheng remained silent. Looking at his expression, Luoluo also understood something.
After resigning, he disappeared without a trace. Whether he returned to his hometown to retire or went to a deep mountain to meditate is something no one knows, and it is impossible to find out in a short time.
Not to resign, but to pass away.
Last night, there might have been an extra piece of white silk on the mansion of the teaching of the Heavenly Taoist Academy, and in the Luoshui this morning, some ashes might have sunk into the mud at the bottom of the water.
Such a big man died quietly like this.
Chen Changsheng felt a little cold, and looked at Luoluo with complicated eyes.
This is a conspiracy, a conspiracy against the Orthodox Academy, or a conspiracy.
No matter how the Orthodox Academy responds, something will happen... because he is the grandnephew of the Holy Empress, if he wins, the Orthodox Academy will naturally collapse, and if he loses, the Orthodox Academy will collapse. It will also usher in the anger of the palace.
However, no one expected that the final outcome of this conspiracy was that the teaching order of the Heavenly Dao Academy endured the anger of the palace and became a dead person. The boys and girls in the Orthodox Academy don't have to bear any responsibilities. Why? Because Luoluo is very powerful, and because of Luoluo's origin, she is even more powerful... In short, Luoluo is too powerful.
Chen Changsheng looked at her and sighed, "It seems that you are even more remarkable than I imagined."
Luoluo felt a little embarrassed, and said, "Sir, you are the truly remarkable person."
Chen Changsheng scratched his head and said, "Is it appropriate for us to flatter each other like this?"
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Chen Changsheng has always believed that life is only for hundreds of years, and time is fleeting and should be cherished. If it is only for tens of years, then it should be more so. Since there is nothing wrong, then he should continue to study and practice. He and Luoluo didn't put down their books until dusk. , finished the dinner sent by Baicaoyuan, and began to walk along the lake in the Orthodox Academy.
Walking seems like a waste of time, but he doesn't care because he knows it's good for his body.
The two walked to the other side of the lake, and came under a very tall banyan tree. Chen Changsheng suddenly became stubborn and proposed to climb up to have a look at the scenery. Luoluo always obeyed him, let alone such a fun thing. There are reasons not to follow.
After a while, the two climbed to the middle of the big tree. The branch they were standing on was very strong, and they were not worried about breaking it. It was about ten feet away from the ground, and they could see the streets far away. You can even faintly see the outline of Li Gong.
Under the setting sun, the scenery of Kyoto is really good.
The Baihua Lane outside the wall of the National Education College can be seen at a glance. It is as quiet as usual, but both he and Luoluo know that Baihua Lane is different from before. In those shadows, under the eaves by the well, there are countless pairs Staring at the wall.
"I'm sorry, sir."
Luoluo said softly. She felt that Chen Changsheng was dragged into this muddy water because of her own reasons. She knew that he cherished time very much and valued a peaceful life of practice, so her apology was very deep and sincere.
"I should be the one to apologize."
Chen Changsheng said: "If I hadn't written your name on the roster that day, and you were not a student of the Orthodox Academy, how could you have encountered these troubles? Although you are not afraid of these troubles, troubles are troubles after all."
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Time does not depend on human will, otherwise the time around Chen Changsheng would definitely be as hard as a rock.
A few days later, the second night of the Ivy Banquet came as scheduled.
Looking at the invitation card on the floor, he was a little surprised. Whether it was what Xu Shiji said that night or the reminder from Priest Xin, logically speaking, this year's Ivy Banquet should be a little different from previous years. After the bloody battle, he thought that the second night would be postponed for a while.
Luoluo asked, "Sir, are we really not going to participate?"
Chen Changsheng shook his head and said, "Not going."
The Ivy Banquet is a spontaneous activity organized by various academies in Kyoto, and it will not affect the participation in the Great Court Examination next year. He went to participate on the first night, mainly to find out the rules of the Great Court Examination, and also to see what Xu Shiji is. Such a person, now that both goals have been achieved, why go again
And on the second night of the Ivy Banquet, there must be countless people staring at the Orthodox Academy, staring at him and Luoluo, he was not used to that feeling.
Luoluo didn't expect that he would really refuse to go if he couldn't, she was a little puzzled and regretful, and said, "If I go, maybe I can really get a good ranking."
The rest of the Ivy League test and the military test, such as the Dachao test, have specific rankings, and they will definitely not end in a hurry like the first night's battle. If Luoluo continues to participate in the martial test and Chen Changsheng participates in the literary test, Maybe it can really make the Orthodox Academy shine again.
Chen Changsheng said, "It doesn't make much sense."
Luoluo looked at him admiringly and said, "Sir, he regards a false name like a floating cloud, it's really admirable."
Chen Changsheng said honestly, "It's mainly because I'm afraid of causing trouble."
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On the second night of the Ivy Banquet, the Tiandaoyuan must have been very lively, while the Orthodox Academy was quiet as usual, and the Baihua Lane outside the courtyard finally became truly quiet. The reason for the banquet left.
Every night after dinner, I would take a walk around the lake. Although the lake light and tree shadows are beautiful, it is inevitable to get bored if you look at them too many times. The big banyan tree climbs too many times, but it doesn’t mean much. Seeing Baihua Lane There were far fewer people who were an eyesore. Luoluo was not willing to miss this opportunity. She did everything she could to be coquettish and cute, and finally pulled Chen Changsheng up from the floor of the library. Lane started shopping.
Not far from Baihua Lane is the famous night market in Walong Lane. Under the rule of the Queen Mother, Kyoto has been peaceful and prosperous for a long time. tempting.
Chen Changsheng bought a candied haws for Luoluo. Luoluo was a little surprised, and then happily took it, without any courtesy at all—it's a matter of course to respect Mr. Shu Xiu and three meals a day, and it's only a matter of course for Mr. to buy some snacks for himself.
She took the candied haws and licked them carefully, worried that only a wooden stick was left after licking without paying attention, which frightened the husband.
The little one is very cute.
Walking to a stall selling clam omelets, she looked curiously at the clams that were still moving in the batter, and was about to ask Chen Changsheng if he could eat them, when she suddenly saw a burly figure squatting by the wall behind the stall While washing the dishes, her brows frowned slightly.
Small looks very serious.
Of course, it's still cute.