Translator: ChiFu
Wen Mingyu moved his lips and was about to say something to muddle through when the headmaster standing nearby coughed twice first and turned their way, sternly saying, “Enough chatting here. Are you all set for your exam?”
In the end, he was still a student. Although he usually had a more flamboyant character on weekdays, when up against the headmaster, he would instinctively pull back and lower his head while acting docile. He let out a sound and fled inside the school hall.
On the way, someone else muttered, “Isn’t there still some time left? What’s making you in a rush?”
Wen Mingyu was relieved because he didn’t have to fabricate lies. And as everyone else walked briskly towards the school hall, he followed suit. He subconsciously looked back, feeling thankful for the headmaster’s inadvertent assistance just now.
But he didn’t expect that when he looked over, he would happen to meet the headmaster’s gaze. The other person noticed, was momentarily astonished, and then lowered his eyes. He bowed slightly and silently saluted him, his movements suppressed as though he were worried about being noticed.
Wen Mingyu stared wide-eyed. He glanced from side to side before he had to be sure that he was really bowing to himself. It’s almost as if the principal in the future abruptly and respectfully bowed to himself, startling him. In addition, the headmaster was already past his prime, having gray hair at his temples. He could not afford to have a person who was nearly fifty years old submit to him.
Wen Mingyu was so scared that he stood there, a little paralyzed, and forgot to give a response. Ye Xu called out as soon as he realized he was far behind them, and he quickly followed.
On the way to the temple, Wen Mingyu couldn’t help but wonder why the headmaster would salute him. Was it the knowledge of his identity? There didn’t seem to be any other reason except this. In that case, just now, when the headmaster told them to end their conversation and quickly go prepare for the exam, he should have also deliberately spoken up to help him.
Wen Mingyu’s emotions rose and fell, but eventually he took reign of them and slowly calmed down. When he agreed to Mu Zhan’s marriage proposal, he thought that he would be saluted often in the future, and albeit awkward, it was all about getting used to it anyhow.
When Wen Mingyu entered the hall, he was already back to his usual self, greeting his friend beside him with a familiar smile.
There was an exam coming up soon.
But everyone was in different conditions.
Some were nervously cramming and making frantic last attempts, even clasping their hands together and muttering under their breath, begging to God. This one was a school slacker. Ye Xu was among the best at slacking as well. A dead pig was not afraid of boiling water. His family forcibly stuffed him here, but his ambition was not there. He didn’t care about grades.
Some were composed and ready to have a go at any time, well-prepared and not at all afraid of the exam. These were the scholar tyrants, Shao Yan and Chu Suli.
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Two quarters of an hour later, the teaching assistant who was invigilating the exam came in, distributed the question papers, and then announced the start of the exam, instructing the students to be quiet and not look around.
He didn’t know about other TAs, but this one enjoyed strolling around to do his exam rounds.
Wen Mingyu bowed his head and focused on the questions, not realizing it when the teaching assistant walked up to him. He didn’t move forward at first, simply halting at his side and staring.
Wen Mingyu was frozen solid, and in his mind, he really, really wanted to speak up and tell the teaching assistant to go away.
Sure enough, as he thought.
The teaching assistant looked away and suddenly sighed.
Wen Mingyu’s hand holding the writing brush paused, and his attention went uncontrollably to the teaching assistant.
Why did you sigh? What did I do wrong? Just say it, please. Can’t I change?!
Of course, the teaching assistant wouldn’t say anything. After shaking his head and sighing, he stood there for a little while longer before running off to scourge the next student.
Wen Mingyu searched feverishly through the answers he had written wrong on the test paper.
The student in front of him expressed a strong desire to die.
The morning went by, and the exam was finally over.
The majority of the students felt apprehensive, excited, and relieved. While they were relieved that the exam was over and they wouldn’t have to suffer any longer, they were also worried that they hadn’t performed well. Several students couldn’t resist matching their answers.
Ye Xu, who almost attempted to hand in a blank paper but then was stared at by the teaching assistant and had to write blindly for a while, waved his hand and declared in a dashing manner, “It’s over after the exam. Stop with the small talk and let’s grab some food at the canteen!”
Wen Mingyu had to return to the palace, so he couldn’t go.
Ye Xu asked curiously, “It’s so convenient to have your meals at school; aren’t you tired of running about like this?”
Wen Mingyu replied, “It’s not bad, my home is very close.”
Ye Xu tapped his chin and ceased further questions. He took the small, short Wei Chen in his arms, and they went outside together. Wei Chen paddled his feet and patted him hard. After breaking free, he tidied up his disheveled outfit until there were no more creases, and then he was satisfied to stop. But it was immediately messed up again on purpose by Ye Xu.
Ye Xu found it particularly fun to tease the stinky kid and watch him change his face. Chu Suli passed by, paused, and still opened her mouth to ask Wei Chen if he wanted to go with her.
Wei Chen nodded without hesitation. “Going with someone smarter is more comfortable.”
Ye Xu followed in two steps. “Calling me stupid?”
With three people and Wei Chen standing in the middle, they formed an obvious canyon. However, he didn’t care and remarked, “Aren’t you? You are still stupidly asking why Wen Mingyu is not having his meal at Imperial College.”
“What’s wrong with that? Do you know why?”
Wei Chen looked at him with eyes looking at an idiot. “Think about the way he carries himself on a regular basis, the writing brush he uses, his carriage, and a lot more details. Though intentionally concealed, a little attentive eye can see that his background is not ordinary. You want to say that it’s normal for nobles to show up here, but by now, do you know which family is behind him? The more mysterious and unclear his identity is, the more evidence there is of a big background. I think he might be related to the imperial family.”
Ye Xu didn’t believe it after hearing this. On the contrary, he smiled and said, “How could that be? The children of the imperial family study in the palace with renowned teachers and masters, how could they join us? You spoke so mysteriously, then I’m also guessing that Wen Mingyu is the future empress! At the New Year’s, the whole country was informed that His Majesty wanted to appoint a man as the empress. I don’t know his first name, but he just so happens to have the surname Wen, this is even more coincidental!”
Wei Chen frowned, then nodded, stroking his chin and saying seriously, “You have a point.”
Ye Xu let out an exaggerated belly laugh. He was just blathering on, yet this stinky child really took it seriously. Silly, even with his toes thinking, how could the empress-to-be study with them. He was laughing with his head off and said that if this were true, he would admit that he was a complete moron and eats wheat in a handstand altogether!
Frowning, Chu Suli cringed when she heard him utter those words.
On the other hand, Wei Chen stated gravely, “A gentleman’s promise is worth a thousand gold.
He also pulled the passing Shao Yan along to stand by as a witness.
Ye Xu was unimpressed and confidently nodded his head in response.
And at this time, Wen Mingyu’s carriage proceeded to turn onto the palace road and head back toward Taiji Hall.
Mu Zhan was extremely productive in dealing with official matters today. After completing his duties, he returned even earlier than Wen Mingyu.
As soon as he entered the room, Wen Mingyu met Mu Zhan’s gaze and found him sitting, his face facing towards the doorway. His expression was flat, as if he had been watching and waiting for him to come back.
Wen Mingyu was stunned. He subconsciously trotted over. “I’m back.”
Mu Zhan also naturally pulled him into his arms and hugged him, responding with a low, “Mhm.”
For some reason, Wen Mingyu’s heart leaped with joy at such a simple gesture, and he couldn’t resist giving Mu Zhan a tight hug in return.
When he got home, there was someone waiting. He could say I’m here, and someone would answer back to him.
It’s so great to have a family.
ChiFu: I give my thanks to Shirayaki and my supporter for the kofi! Thank you ~
I checked the raws, and marriage seems to be just a few steps away!… and possibly some *cough* as well? omg!
Thank you for the chapter!
I think this might have uploaded out of order?
Thanks for the chapter..
Yeah the chapter is out of order 😂😂
Pregnancy is closer?
Thank you for your translation 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
I’m looking forward to the marriage and the cough cough! 🤧
cough, cough, cough A little of that as well… hahahaha. Thanks for the update 🤣❤️🐇❤️🤣
Thank you for the chapter 😍
Thank you for the chapter.. waiting for marriage & pregnancy. I hope he went back to his future self and found Mu Zhan and they reunite again 🥰🙈🤗
“A dead pig was not afraid of boiling water” hahaha maybe this dead pig should be a little bit afraid of Wei Chen though?
Thanks for the chapter
Thank you for the chapter! 😊