In the live broadcast room
[A black screen is good too. I was almost scared to death. Why did God Xin suddenly transform without a heads up? I was still enjoying it.]
[Strongly suggesting that the system fix its crappy livestream. We’re adults, what can’t we watch? Even if it can’t be broadcasted, can’t it just blur a specific part? We’re watching for the plot, doesn’t the system trust our character?!]
[Brother, I don’t believe what you just said.]
[Hahaha, exactly, the black screen has lasted quite a while. Does that mean God Xin and the big boss had a candid meeting during those three minutes of black screen?]
[No, only God Xin had a candid meeting. The big boss was the one seduced.]
[Seduced without knowing it.]
[Maybe he knows but just tolerates it, after all, it’s enjoyable, only fools wouldn’t look.]
———————————–
After a brief interlude, Fanjia, having saved the person, was about to leave when Bai Lixin grabbed him.
Perplexed, Fanjia saw Bai Lixin pointing to the bamboo grove, “You’ve arrived. As the saying goes, a good person finishes what they start and escorts the Buddha to the west. Do me another favor.”
Three minutes later, Fanjia found himself holding a shovel, standing dumbfounded in the bamboo grove.
Bai Lixin had already dug a shovelful and turned to look at Fanjia, “What are you staring at? Hurry up and dig.”
Fanjia watched Bai Lixin’s actions, thought for two seconds and asked, “What are you looking for?”
Bai Lixin: “Concubine Shu said she knows there are more bodies here. I used my fox nose to smell and found a few places with strange odors. Help me dig and see if we can uncover any bodies.”
Fanjia watched Bai Lixin continue to dig. There was a flash of light in his hands, then the ground in front of Bai Lixin suddenly open by itself. In the mud, a set of white bones appeared.
Maintaining the posture of standing on the shovel, Bai Lixin stared at Fanjia for a moment, then heard Fanjia say, “I know spells.”
Simple but weighty words.
He paused and continued, “Have you forgotten?”
Bai Lixin: “…”
Even though he didn’t utter a curse, why did it feel like Fanjia was implying he was a fool?
‘Is the fox’s brain CPU really that pitiful?
It’s definitely not an issue with my intelligence; it’s the fox’s CPU!’
With the addition of the monk in the following moments, Bai Lixin’s efficiency greatly improved.
In no time, Bai Lixin had “dug” all the places with strange smells, and everything inside was unearthed.
There were four bodies in total, all female.
In addition to the bodies, there were some buried objects in the bamboo grove.
An emerald jade bracelet.
A guqin.
Calligraphy and a painting.
And… a pipa.
What a coincidence. Earlier today, he had Ping Er draw the appearance of Xiao Cui’s pipa. It didn’t exactly match the decaying one in front of him but it was eerily similar.
Except for being a little decayed, the pattern and shape were exactly the same.
After examining each item, Bai Lixin had Fanjia restore everything.
With powerful magic, Fanjia skillfully returned the bamboo grove to its original state, leaving no traces of disturbance.
Once everything was done, Fanjia asked again, “Is there anything else? If not, I’ll leave.”
“Wait.” Bai Lixin stopped Fanjia, who was ready to leave, “Master, thank you for coming to save me.”
“I’m very happy.”
“Also, I wish you sweet dreams tonight.”
When saying the last sentence, a beautiful smile appeared on the young man’s face.
Fanjia stared at that smiling face, and in a trance, he felt he was gradually losing himself in that smile.
When Fanjia snapped out of it, the young man was already far away.
Only he remained in the bamboo grove.
Smiling helplessly, Fanjia made a gesture with his fingers, turned it into a sea of flowers and left.
After a while, Fanjia returned to his small courtyard.
He first entered the meditation room, where something wrapped in a cassock lay on a lotus seat.
The lotus seat was constantly glowing with golden light, and the thing that was tightly wrapped kept sobbing and wriggling inside.
Seeing this, Fanjia muttered something, and the lotus seat, which had originally been a little weak, shone brightly again.
The monster in the cassock howled and became motionless.
After completing these tasks, he returned to the bedroom.
As soon as he entered, he casually swung his wide sleeves, and the bedroom door immediately closed.
The room door that was originally connected to the outside, turned into a hidden door.
Fanjia sighed softly, his tense shoulders suddenly relaxing.
He took off his monk’s robe, cleaned up, and went to bed wearing only a single layer of clothing.
As usual, he first sat cross-legged, silently recited a mantra, extinguished the lamp this time, and went to sleep.
Drowsiness came over him, but in an instant, he entered a dream.
In the dream, he seemed to have opened his eyes and returned to the temple bedroom of that day.
The young man sat on top of him, gazing at him with affectionate eyes.
He kissed his cheek, then the corner of his lips, then entered his mouth.
He conquered like a general in a forceful and invincible manner.
The young man continuously tempted him, as if knowing he liked it.
Gradually, the young man removed his clothes and lowered his head.
Though Fanjia was aware it was a dream, the dream was terrifyingly realistic.
He saw the young man’s back shaking and undulating, and even felt a joy that shouldn’t exist in the dream.
Suddenly, there was a flash of white light in the dream, and Fanjia abruptly opened his eyes.
In the pitch-black night, the door was empty, with only him on the cold bed.
No young man, no warmth, only his lonely self and the cold mattress.
Fanjia turned over, and his expression suddenly froze when he felt the change in his body.
The next second, he sat up from the bed with a “whoosh,” heading straight to the connected bathroom.
Cold water poured over him, washing away the stains and stickiness on his body, but couldn’t wash away the heat on his body.
After a long time, Fanjia walked out of the bathtub, wet, and casually used a purification spell to remove the water droplets from his body. He then returned to bed in a daze.
Images constantly flashed in his mind, uncontrollably swaying back and forth.
Furry little fox.
The young man smiling.
The young man crying.
The young man eating.
The young man seriously solving a case….
The young man’s expressions and actions appeared in his mind like a revolving lantern.
Fanjia shook his head, but quickly stopped.
He wanted to shake the young man out of his mind.
But he couldn’t bear to let the young man go.
There was some sweetness and some bitterness in his heart.
Looking at the empty and cold bed, Fanjia recalled the warm expression and smile of the young man in the dream, and felt increasingly lonely.
After contemplating for two seconds, Fanjia slowly stood up, walked to the wardrobe, and opened it.
He then took out a neatly folded set of clothes and carefully spread it out on the bed.
Then, Fanjia silently got into bed, lying beside the set of clothes and slowly fell asleep.
The night is long, and after prolonged loneliness, a hint of warmth is needed to accompany you.
—————————-
The crown prince woke up the next day and, from a distance, heard laughter coming from the dining room. In this laughter, he seemed to recognize a familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar voice.
The crown prince hesitated for a moment, and then quickened his pace in the next.
When he arrived at the dining room, he indeed saw Bai Lixin sitting steadily, chatting and laughing with the princess.
“Not to brag, but our Shen’er has been intelligent since childhood. He is well-versed in the Four Books and Five Classics, and various documents are a breeze for him.”
“Sir, it’s delightful that you stayed during the day. By the way, sir, did you sleep well last night?”
Bai Lixin clasped his fists and bowed, “Thank you for your concern, Princess. This humble one slept very well last night. I slept peacefully until dawn, it was quite comfortable.”
The crown prince: “…”
‘You slept peacefully, huh?
I didn’t sleep a wink all night!
How can you sleep?!’
The crown prince walked in, visibly annoyed.
In the dining hall, there were only the princess and his sister. His father had not arrived. The crown prince scanned the room and directed his gaze at the princess, “Mother, where is Father?”
The princess smiled, “Your father went out for a drink last night, came back late, and is still sleeping. Sit down, we’ve been waiting for you.”
The crown prince pursed his lips, “Is Father out enjoying with those friends again? Mother, why didn’t you stop him? He’ll be influenced by them.”
The princess looked gentle, ”Let him be. You know your father has unresolved issues in his heart. Drinking is his way of drowning his sorrows.”
The crown prince: “Drowning sorrows with more sorrow. How could Father not understand this principle?”
The princess: “Ah, ever since we came from the capital to here, your father has been uneasy. Be understanding. If you pity your father, go and bring him a cup of sobering soup later. He’ll appreciate it.”
“Of course, if you can achieve academic success and participate in the imperial examination, your father will be even more pleased.”
The crown prince nodded earnestly, “I understand, Mother. Later, I will send Father sobering soup.”
The princess nodded with satisfaction, “Good child, sit down and eat.”
Just as the crown prince sat down, the princess added, “Oh, Shen’er, Sir said he would stay today to assist you with your studies.”
“Mother, last night he…” The crown prince began to speak, but the princess stopped him with a glance.
“Shen’er, I know what you want to say,” the princess smiled. “You blame Sir for leaving without notice last night. It’s not Sir’s fault, I asked him to rest. Sir is not only your teacher but also the scribe of Qingcheng Town. After consecutive days of hard work, we shouldn’t mistreat him.”
“Sir teaches you, and you should address him as ‘Teacher.’ We value propriety and should respect our teachers. If you disrespect the one who imparts knowledge, how can you handle great responsibilities in the future?”
“Moreover, look. Sir rested all night, and today, not only is he more energetic than last night, but he also has more time to teach you. Isn’t this a mutual exchange of courtesy?”
The crown prince listened quietly, and gave a reluctant, “Mother is right. I follow Mother’s advice.”
With that, the crown prince bowed politely to Bai Lixin, “Teacher, I was wrong last night. Please forgive me.”
Bai Lixin glanced at the people around the dining table thoughtfully, and gave a polite response.
Just when they were halfway through their meal, a figure rushed in, bypassing everyone and sitting directly in the main seat.
Bai Lixin stopped his chopsticks, silently observing the prince who looked unhappy.
The prince’s face was a bit red, and there was a faint scent of alcohol on him.
Seeing this, the princess quickly asked, “Why did you get up? Your Majesty, are you feeling better?”
The prince rubbed his forehead in pain, “I have a headache, I feel uncomfortable, and couldn’t sleep. Help me massage, your technique is the best; it always makes me comfortable.”
The princess: “Sure, Your Majesty.”
The crown prince had already silently put down his chopsticks, watching the princess massage the king.
He opened his mouth several times, wanting to speak but stopping himself. Finally, he pursed his lips and continued eating silently.
The dining table became unusually quiet since the prince’s arrival.
The prince sat crookedly on the chair, closed his eyes and let the princess massage him. After the princess massaged him for a while, the prince exhaled heavily from his mouth, pushed the princess’s hand away and sat up straight, “That’s enough, that’s enough.”
At this point, the prince’s face looked much better, and the previous pained expression was gone.
He smiled at the princess, and asked a servant to serve him a bowl of soup, “I told you, your massage is the best.”
“I felt so uncomfortable in my room just now. I couldn’t bear it, so I came to find you. Madam, I’m lucky to have you.”
As he said this, the prince took the princess’s hand, gently stroking it affectionately.
The princess looked calm, her eyes full of concern, “Your Majesty, drinking harms the body. You always feel so uncomfortable after drinking. Next time, be more moderate.”
“I know, haha.” The prince dismissed her concern, “I usually don’t drink much, but last night, I was so happy. I inevitably drank a bit too much.”
After speaking, the prince’s face once again revealed a smile.
The princess asked: “Your Majesty, why are you so happy?”
The prince: “Haha, after so many years in Qingcheng Town, my imperial brother finally remembered me and wants to summon me back to the capital!”
“No, not just me—us!”
“Shen’er, you don’t need to strive so hard for academic success anymore.”
The princess and the crown prince exchanged glances again, both showing joy.
The princess: “Has His Majesty calmed down? When did this happen?”
The prince: “Just yesterday. The eunuch from the capital came in person. Right now, he’s settled in the Tongfu Inn.”
“That’s great,” the princess exclaimed with excitement, clasping her hands together and bowing to the sky. “Heaven has eyes, His Majesty has finally calmed down. When shall we leave?”
The prince: “The sooner, the better. My imperial brother is capricious, he summoned us back because he suddenly dreamed of our father. He feels uneasy, so he wants me to return. In case he changes his mind in a few days, and we won’t be able to return.”
The princess: “Then the sooner, the better, right? We have a lot of things at home, and we need to tidy up.”
The prince: “There’s no need to tidy up, let’s leave the things here first. We’ll only take some valuables back to the capital. Other things can be packed by servants later.”
The princess’s face changed slightly, then she nodded, “Alright.”
In the live broadcast room
[A black screen is good too. I was almost scared to death. Why did God Xin suddenly transform without a heads up? I was still enjoying it.]
[Strongly suggesting that the system fix its crappy livestream. We’re adults, what can’t we watch? Even if it can’t be broadcasted, can’t it just blur a specific part? We’re watching for the plot, doesn’t the system trust our character?!]
[Brother, I don’t believe what you just said.]
[Hahaha, exactly, the black screen has lasted quite a while. Does that mean God Xin and the big boss had a candid meeting during those three minutes of black screen?]
[No, only God Xin had a candid meeting. The big boss was the one seduced.]
[Seduced without knowing it.]
[Maybe he knows but just tolerates it, after all, it’s enjoyable, only fools wouldn’t look.]
———————————–
After a brief interlude, Fanjia, having saved the person, was about to leave when Bai Lixin grabbed him.
Perplexed, Fanjia saw Bai Lixin pointing to the bamboo grove, “You’ve arrived. As the saying goes, a good person finishes what they start and escorts the Buddha to the west. Do me another favor.”
Three minutes later, Fanjia found himself holding a shovel, standing dumbfounded in the bamboo grove.
Bai Lixin had already dug a shovelful and turned to look at Fanjia, “What are you staring at? Hurry up and dig.”
Fanjia watched Bai Lixin’s actions, thought for two seconds and asked, “What are you looking for?”
Bai Lixin: “Concubine Shu said she knows there are more bodies here. I used my fox nose to smell and found a few places with strange odors. Help me dig and see if we can uncover any bodies.”
Fanjia watched Bai Lixin continue to dig. There was a flash of light in his hands, then the ground in front of Bai Lixin suddenly open by itself. In the mud, a set of white bones appeared.
Maintaining the posture of standing on the shovel, Bai Lixin stared at Fanjia for a moment, then heard Fanjia say, “I know spells.”
Simple but weighty words.
He paused and continued, “Have you forgotten?”
Bai Lixin: “…”
Even though he didn’t utter a curse, why did it feel like Fanjia was implying he was a fool?
‘Is the fox’s brain CPU really that pitiful?
It’s definitely not an issue with my intelligence; it’s the fox’s CPU!’
With the addition of the monk in the following moments, Bai Lixin’s efficiency greatly improved.
In no time, Bai Lixin had “dug” all the places with strange smells, and everything inside was unearthed.
There were four bodies in total, all female.
In addition to the bodies, there were some buried objects in the bamboo grove.
An emerald jade bracelet.
A guqin.
Calligraphy and a painting.
And… a pipa.
What a coincidence. Earlier today, he had Ping Er draw the appearance of Xiao Cui’s pipa. It didn’t exactly match the decaying one in front of him but it was eerily similar.
Except for being a little decayed, the pattern and shape were exactly the same.
After examining each item, Bai Lixin had Fanjia restore everything.
With powerful magic, Fanjia skillfully returned the bamboo grove to its original state, leaving no traces of disturbance.
Once everything was done, Fanjia asked again, “Is there anything else? If not, I’ll leave.”
“Wait.” Bai Lixin stopped Fanjia, who was ready to leave, “Master, thank you for coming to save me.”
“I’m very happy.”
“Also, I wish you sweet dreams tonight.”
When saying the last sentence, a beautiful smile appeared on the young man’s face.
Fanjia stared at that smiling face, and in a trance, he felt he was gradually losing himself in that smile.
When Fanjia snapped out of it, the young man was already far away.
Only he remained in the bamboo grove.
Smiling helplessly, Fanjia made a gesture with his fingers, turned it into a sea of flowers and left.
After a while, Fanjia returned to his small courtyard.
He first entered the meditation room, where something wrapped in a cassock lay on a lotus seat.
The lotus seat was constantly glowing with golden light, and the thing that was tightly wrapped kept sobbing and wriggling inside.
Seeing this, Fanjia muttered something, and the lotus seat, which had originally been a little weak, shone brightly again.
The monster in the cassock howled and became motionless.
After completing these tasks, he returned to the bedroom.
As soon as he entered, he casually swung his wide sleeves, and the bedroom door immediately closed.
The room door that was originally connected to the outside, turned into a hidden door.
Fanjia sighed softly, his tense shoulders suddenly relaxing.
He took off his monk’s robe, cleaned up, and went to bed wearing only a single layer of clothing.
As usual, he first sat cross-legged, silently recited a mantra, extinguished the lamp this time, and went to sleep.
Drowsiness came over him, but in an instant, he entered a dream.
In the dream, he seemed to have opened his eyes and returned to the temple bedroom of that day.
The young man sat on top of him, gazing at him with affectionate eyes.
He kissed his cheek, then the corner of his lips, then entered his mouth.
He conquered like a general in a forceful and invincible manner.
The young man continuously tempted him, as if knowing he liked it.
Gradually, the young man removed his clothes and lowered his head.
Though Fanjia was aware it was a dream, the dream was terrifyingly realistic.
He saw the young man’s back shaking and undulating, and even felt a joy that shouldn’t exist in the dream.
Suddenly, there was a flash of white light in the dream, and Fanjia abruptly opened his eyes.
In the pitch-black night, the door was empty, with only him on the cold bed.
No young man, no warmth, only his lonely self and the cold mattress.
Fanjia turned over, and his expression suddenly froze when he felt the change in his body.
The next second, he sat up from the bed with a “whoosh,” heading straight to the connected bathroom.
Cold water poured over him, washing away the stains and stickiness on his body, but couldn’t wash away the heat on his body.
After a long time, Fanjia walked out of the bathtub, wet, and casually used a purification spell to remove the water droplets from his body. He then returned to bed in a daze.
Images constantly flashed in his mind, uncontrollably swaying back and forth.
Furry little fox.
The young man smiling.
The young man crying.
The young man eating.
The young man seriously solving a case….
The young man’s expressions and actions appeared in his mind like a revolving lantern.
Fanjia shook his head, but quickly stopped.
He wanted to shake the young man out of his mind.
But he couldn’t bear to let the young man go.
There was some sweetness and some bitterness in his heart.
Looking at the empty and cold bed, Fanjia recalled the warm expression and smile of the young man in the dream, and felt increasingly lonely.
After contemplating for two seconds, Fanjia slowly stood up, walked to the wardrobe, and opened it.
He then took out a neatly folded set of clothes and carefully spread it out on the bed.
Then, Fanjia silently got into bed, lying beside the set of clothes and slowly fell asleep.
The night is long, and after prolonged loneliness, a hint of warmth is needed to accompany you.
—————————-
The crown prince woke up the next day and, from a distance, heard laughter coming from the dining room. In this laughter, he seemed to recognize a familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar voice.
The crown prince hesitated for a moment, and then quickened his pace in the next.
When he arrived at the dining room, he indeed saw Bai Lixin sitting steadily, chatting and laughing with the princess.
“Not to brag, but our Shen’er has been intelligent since childhood. He is well-versed in the Four Books and Five Classics, and various documents are a breeze for him.”
“Sir, it’s delightful that you stayed during the day. By the way, sir, did you sleep well last night?”
Bai Lixin clasped his fists and bowed, “Thank you for your concern, Princess. This humble one slept very well last night. I slept peacefully until dawn, it was quite comfortable.”
The crown prince: “…”
‘You slept peacefully, huh?
I didn’t sleep a wink all night!
How can you sleep?!’
The crown prince walked in, visibly annoyed.
In the dining hall, there were only the princess and his sister. His father had not arrived. The crown prince scanned the room and directed his gaze at the princess, “Mother, where is Father?”
The princess smiled, “Your father went out for a drink last night, came back late, and is still sleeping. Sit down, we’ve been waiting for you.”
The crown prince pursed his lips, “Is Father out enjoying with those friends again? Mother, why didn’t you stop him? He’ll be influenced by them.”
The princess looked gentle, ”Let him be. You know your father has unresolved issues in his heart. Drinking is his way of drowning his sorrows.”
The crown prince: “Drowning sorrows with more sorrow. How could Father not understand this principle?”
The princess: “Ah, ever since we came from the capital to here, your father has been uneasy. Be understanding. If you pity your father, go and bring him a cup of sobering soup later. He’ll appreciate it.”
“Of course, if you can achieve academic success and participate in the imperial examination, your father will be even more pleased.”
The crown prince nodded earnestly, “I understand, Mother. Later, I will send Father sobering soup.”
The princess nodded with satisfaction, “Good child, sit down and eat.”
Just as the crown prince sat down, the princess added, “Oh, Shen’er, Sir said he would stay today to assist you with your studies.”
“Mother, last night he…” The crown prince began to speak, but the princess stopped him with a glance.
“Shen’er, I know what you want to say,” the princess smiled. “You blame Sir for leaving without notice last night. It’s not Sir’s fault, I asked him to rest. Sir is not only your teacher but also the scribe of Qingcheng Town. After consecutive days of hard work, we shouldn’t mistreat him.”
“Sir teaches you, and you should address him as ‘Teacher.’ We value propriety and should respect our teachers. If you disrespect the one who imparts knowledge, how can you handle great responsibilities in the future?”
“Moreover, look. Sir rested all night, and today, not only is he more energetic than last night, but he also has more time to teach you. Isn’t this a mutual exchange of courtesy?”
The crown prince listened quietly, and gave a reluctant, “Mother is right. I follow Mother’s advice.”
With that, the crown prince bowed politely to Bai Lixin, “Teacher, I was wrong last night. Please forgive me.”
Bai Lixin glanced at the people around the dining table thoughtfully, and gave a polite response.
Just when they were halfway through their meal, a figure rushed in, bypassing everyone and sitting directly in the main seat.
Bai Lixin stopped his chopsticks, silently observing the prince who looked unhappy.
The prince’s face was a bit red, and there was a faint scent of alcohol on him.
Seeing this, the princess quickly asked, “Why did you get up? Your Majesty, are you feeling better?”
The prince rubbed his forehead in pain, “I have a headache, I feel uncomfortable, and couldn’t sleep. Help me massage, your technique is the best; it always makes me comfortable.”
The princess: “Sure, Your Majesty.”
The crown prince had already silently put down his chopsticks, watching the princess massage the king.
He opened his mouth several times, wanting to speak but stopping himself. Finally, he pursed his lips and continued eating silently.
The dining table became unusually quiet since the prince’s arrival.
The prince sat crookedly on the chair, closed his eyes and let the princess massage him. After the princess massaged him for a while, the prince exhaled heavily from his mouth, pushed the princess’s hand away and sat up straight, “That’s enough, that’s enough.”
At this point, the prince’s face looked much better, and the previous pained expression was gone.
He smiled at the princess, and asked a servant to serve him a bowl of soup, “I told you, your massage is the best.”
“I felt so uncomfortable in my room just now. I couldn’t bear it, so I came to find you. Madam, I’m lucky to have you.”
As he said this, the prince took the princess’s hand, gently stroking it affectionately.
The princess looked calm, her eyes full of concern, “Your Majesty, drinking harms the body. You always feel so uncomfortable after drinking. Next time, be more moderate.”
“I know, haha.” The prince dismissed her concern, “I usually don’t drink much, but last night, I was so happy. I inevitably drank a bit too much.”
After speaking, the prince’s face once again revealed a smile.
The princess asked: “Your Majesty, why are you so happy?”
The prince: “Haha, after so many years in Qingcheng Town, my imperial brother finally remembered me and wants to summon me back to the capital!”
“No, not just me—us!”
“Shen’er, you don’t need to strive so hard for academic success anymore.”
The princess and the crown prince exchanged glances again, both showing joy.
The princess: “Has His Majesty calmed down? When did this happen?”
The prince: “Just yesterday. The eunuch from the capital came in person. Right now, he’s settled in the Tongfu Inn.”
“That’s great,” the princess exclaimed with excitement, clasping her hands together and bowing to the sky. “Heaven has eyes, His Majesty has finally calmed down. When shall we leave?”
The prince: “The sooner, the better. My imperial brother is capricious, he summoned us back because he suddenly dreamed of our father. He feels uneasy, so he wants me to return. In case he changes his mind in a few days, and we won’t be able to return.”
The princess: “Then the sooner, the better, right? We have a lot of things at home, and we need to tidy up.”
The prince: “There’s no need to tidy up, let’s leave the things here first. We’ll only take some valuables back to the capital. Other things can be packed by servants later.”
The princess’s face changed slightly, then she nodded, “Alright.”
