RNP Chapter 70 I'll Really Dislike You
Chapter 70 I'll Really Dislike You
February 11th, the fifteenth year of Shun'an
As the tightly closed gates of the examination hall were opened, numerous candidates, as if they had been imprisoned for three days, walked out one after another.
Changdong and Anfeng were waiting at the entrance of the examination hall early in the morning.
As the gate opened, the two men stared intently at the entrance of the examination hall.
The next moment, Changdong's eyes lit up, and he quickly waved, "Young Master! Young Master! Over here!"
Afraid that Wen Zongji wouldn't see him, he kept jumping up to make himself more conspicuous.
Wen Zongji wasn't blind; he followed the sound and saw the two people.
Upon meeting Wen Zongji, Chang Dong and the other man quickly led the way for him, and the group walked together to the carriage.
Wen Zongji got into the carriage and immediately saw Pei Rujing sitting inside.
Shengji Pastries were placed on the low table in front of me.
Pei Rujing clearly took Wen Zongji's words to heart and brought him the best food.
Upon seeing Wen Zongji, Pei Rujing blurted out, "You went to jail?"
Compared to the day before, Wen Zongji's clothes were not only disheveled and wrinkled, but his stubble was also messy, and he looked rather listless, truly resembling a prisoner released from prison.
Wen Zongji sat in the spot furthest from Pei Rujing: "Almost. I smell bad, so please don't come near me, Princess."
These words successfully dispelled Pei Rujing's desire to get closer.
Pei Rujing pushed the pastries towards Wen Zongji, saying, "Shengji's pastries are the best."
Wen Zongji picked up his teacup and gulped it down: "I ate pastries for three days inside, and now I feel choked whenever I see pastries."
Pei Rujing asked in confusion, "Didn't I also ask you to bring meat?"
Wen Zongji said, "It's cold, so the meat will get cold. It's okay on the first day, but it will become hard and greasy later on. Pastries are more convenient and keep you full."
To avoid needing to defecate, Wen Zongji ate as little as possible.
Pei Rujing looked at him with sympathy: "The imperial examination is so torturous. When my older brother finished the exam, I asked him about it, and he said it was nothing."
"My older brother can handle more than I can."
Even in the most difficult times of his previous life, Wen Zongji had never been in such a predicament. After all, not being free to use the toilet was a very painful thing.
"By the way," Wen Zongji lifted the carriage curtain and asked Changdong, "Did the manor send anyone to pick up Second Brother?"
Chang Dong said, "Aunt Zhou has come in person to fetch the Second Young Master."
"That's good."
Wen Zongji was relieved.
Pei Rujing said, "Shuyu also planned to come and pick you up, but I didn't agree."
Wen Zongji leaned back in the carriage, relaxing his body: "There's no need for so many people to come. Next time, the county princess shouldn't come either. It's cold outside, and she might catch a chill."
"don't want!"
Pei Rujing refused: "I'm coming to pick you up."
Wen Zongji was only away from the mansion for two nights, and Pei Rujing felt very uncomfortable. She woke up several times during the night, staring blankly at the empty bed beside her.
She had only been married for a few months, but she was already familiar with Wen Zongji's presence.
Wen Zongji raised an eyebrow: "Don't you mind the smell?"
The carriage was only so big that even if the two were far apart, Pei Rujing could still smell Wen Zongji's scent.
Wen Zongji noticed that she had covered her nose several times.
Having not changed his clothes for a long time and having spent three days with the chamber pot, one can imagine the stench emanating from Wen Zongji.
If the cell hadn't been without a door and constantly ventilated, Wen Zongji's odor would have been even more pungent.
Pei Rujing said, "Why don't you just change your clothes after your next exam?"
Wen Zongji brought in clothes for him to change into, but he forgot to change.
After handing in his answer sheet, Wen Zongji couldn't wait to leave, not wanting to stay a moment longer.
Wen Zongji said helplessly, "Why does the county princess have to make things difficult for herself? Wouldn't it be the same if she waited for me at the mansion?"
Pei Rujing raised her chin slightly and said arrogantly, "I didn't come here specifically to pick you up. I mainly took the opportunity to go shopping. Picking you up was just a casual thing to do."
When a young wife says one thing but means another, she will unconsciously blink more frequently.
Wen Zongji saw through her lie at a glance, but he didn't expose her. He cupped his hands and said, "Then thank you very much, County Princess, for coming to pick me up."
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Back to Yunguangyuan
Wen Zongji went to the bathhouse to take a bath immediately, and Chang Dong prepared new clothes and placed them on the screen next to the bath tub.
While taking a bath, Wen Zongji asked, "Has anything happened in the manor these past few days?"
Chang Dong said, "The heir of the Duke of Zhao brought his eldest aunt back yesterday."
Wen Zongji: "Anything else?"
Wen Shuxuan is, after all, a married woman, and cannot stay at her parents' home forever. With this warning, Zhao Hongrong will surely behave himself a lot.
"Miss Zuo sent an invitation to the county princess, inviting her to play mahjong at the county residence. The county princess declined, and that was the end of it."
Wen Zongji nodded.
After a relaxing hot bath, Wen Zongji came out after changing his clothes, and dinner was already prepared.
After taking a bite of the hot food, Wen Zongji was very satisfied: "It's still best to be at home."
Pei Rujing put some food on his plate, saying, "Eat more."
There's an exam tomorrow, so Wen Zongji dared not overeat. He ate until he was about 70-80% full, just like he usually does, and then put down his chopsticks.
Pei Rujing didn't eat much; she had already put down her chopsticks and was watching Wen Zongji eat.
"Are you full already?"
"Hmm, you can't eat too much."
Wen Zongji noticed that Pei Rujing's gaze kept falling on him, and guessed that his little wife must be missing him.
After having the servants remove the dinner, Wen Zongji took Pei Rujing for a walk in the courtyard.
The weather is nice today, and the moonlight is very bright.
Seeing Pei Rujing remain silent, Wen Zongji said, "Why doesn't the county princess ask me how I did on the exam?"
Pei Rujing took his arm and said, "Grandma said we shouldn't let it affect your mood; the exams aren't over yet."
Granny Feng knew Pei Rujing well and had given her some instructions beforehand.
Wen Zongji smiled: "Granny has considered everything very carefully."
Pei Rujing looked up at Wen Zongji: "Wen Zongji, I don't require you to pass the high school entrance exam."
Wen Zongji asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"
Pei Rujing pouted: "While I was waiting for you today, I heard that a candidate fainted during the exam because he was too nervous. When he woke up, he couldn't move the right side of his body."
"If you become like that, I'll look down on you."
God knows how panicked Pei Rujing was when she heard about this. For a moment, she even wanted to rush into the examination room, drag Wen Zongji out, and stop him from taking the exam.
Wen Zongji sensed Pei Rujing's worry and squeezed her hand: "Princess, don't worry, I'm in a good mood."
What storms hasn't he weathered?
How could someone possibly have a stroke due to stress from just one exam?
Pei Rujing stared at him intently and emphasized, "I really will find you repulsive."
Wen Zongji winked at her: "I will definitely not give the county princess the chance to dislike me."
Pei Rujing pursed her lips: "That would be best."
Wen Zongji bent down and hugged her, his voice gentle: "Be a good girl and wait for me at home until I finish the exam. Then I'll take you to travel outside the city."
Pei Rujing nestled in his arms, inhaling the lingering fragrance of his freshly bathed body, and closed her eyes slightly.