boyutpedia Chapter 183 Homosexuality
Chapter 183 Homosexuality
"After a while? What kind of favor could Changning possibly need to keep thanking you for?"
"Here's what happened: Changning encountered robbers, but a man happened to be there and chased them away. The man was a scholar, so Changning bought him writing brushes, ink, paper, and an inkstone to thank him."
Gu Ziying thought for a moment after hearing this and said
"So, when you were at the Ink Bamboo Pavilion that day, you kept staring straight ahead because you saw Changning."
"My Ziying, you are so intelligent, you are right."
Gu Ziying was somewhat angry
"Isn't buying writing materials once enough? Do you have to buy them multiple times? How can you repay a debt like this? Are you going to take care of his writing materials for the rest of his life?"
Li Shuchen quickly patted Gu Ziying back to calm her down.
"Don't be angry, don't be angry. Originally, Changning only bought him paper and pens once, and the two of them had no further contact. Later, after that man learned of Changning's identity, he took the initiative to write a letter to borrow money from Changning, and that's when the two of them resumed their relationship."
Gu Ziying was even angrier upon hearing this.
"That man can't even afford writing materials, yet he dares to associate with Changning. In just a few days, he claims to love only Changning. Could it be that he's after Changning's money?"
"Intelligent, absolutely right."
Gu Ziying frowned
"Does Changning know about this?"
"How could Changning possibly see that? She only knew that the man was fond of her and treated her well."
Gu Ziying crossed her arms, indignant.
"Be good to her? How? With words? Changning has grown up in luxury. What can that scholar offer her? We must tell Changning this."
"Ziying, let's not panic. Changning isn't truly in love with him, but she doesn't realize it and thinks she is."
Gu Ziying's anger vanished immediately upon hearing this.
"Huh? How did Shu Chen know?"
"I found out by asking. Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on Changning."
"Don't let her go astray."
Li Shuchen patted his chest and assured him...
"Don't worry about me handling things. On the fifteenth, Ziying, remember to dress up nicely."
Although Gu Ziying didn't know Li Shuchen's intentions, she still replied.
"it is good"
October 15th, Chen Shi (7 AM)
Li Shuchen rode in a carriage and hurried home.
As soon as you enter, you can hear Xiao'er's clear reading voice. Looking around, her parents are still not home.
Li Shuchen walked to Li Lingxiao's door, knocked, and called out.
"Xiao'er"
The door creaked open.
"Sister, you're home! Please have a seat."
Li Lingxiao put the book away and poured tea for Li Shuchen.
"Xiao'er, I have something to ask you."
"Please speak, elder sister."
"You previously mentioned that your classmate boasted to you that he bought jewelry from Baogui Pavilion as a gift. Do you know who he gave it to?"
Li Lingxiao thought for a moment and said...
"Xiao'er doesn't know her name, but she seems to be the daughter of a wealthy businessman."
Li Shuchen smiled knowingly upon hearing this.
"The daughter of a wealthy businessman."
"Yes, because a wealthy merchant donated a lot of money to the academy, the headmaster asked him to accompany the merchant's daughter around the academy. Many people saw this, and later someone asked him if the merchant's daughter was the one he had his eye on, and he admitted it."
The dean used the money to renovate the dormitory, and Xiao'er slept exceptionally well, leaving a deep impression on her.
Li Shuchen took a sip of tea
"Your classmate's writing implements, ink, paper, and inkstone were probably gifts from a wealthy merchant's daughter, weren't they?"
"Exactly. Every time a wealthy merchant's daughter brings him writing materials, he makes sure many people see it, then pretends to be completely indifferent. His behavior is extremely hypocritical. Neither Brother Xiao nor I associate with him."
But how did my sister find out about this?
Li Shuchen smiled faintly.
"My older sister guessed."
Li Lingxiao's eyes widened upon hearing this.
This older sister guessed it right; she's incredibly clever!
"Sister, why did you suddenly ask me about this? Could it be because of Princess Changning?"
Li Shuchen raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.
"He also boasted to you that Princess Changning gave him writing materials?"
"Yes, he saved Princess Changning. All the students, teachers, and even the dean of the academy know about it. He's been enjoying immense prestige lately."
However, he became increasingly arrogant, adopting a condescending attitude and openly and subtly mocking me and Brother Xiao. It was utterly disgusting.
"During this period, did that wealthy merchant's daughter send him any writing materials?"
"Yes, but it seems the two of them had a fight. I only remember that he was a little angry when he came back, but I don't know the specifics."
Did you have a fight? Because of Changning?
"Does Xiao'er know which day the daughter of a wealthy merchant usually sends him writing materials?"
Li Lingxiao was confident.
"I know. On the 10th, 20th, and 30th of each month, regardless of the weather, the wealthy merchant's daughter will personally deliver the goods."
Li Shuchen clicked his tongue in amazement upon hearing this. So much pampering!
"He sends it three times a month, which is quite frequent. But with so much ink and brush, can he even use it all?"
Li Lingxiao said somewhat angrily
"He gave them to other classmates, and because of that, he gained quite a few followers. Humph, he even pretended to be kind and offered to give some to me and Brother Xiao. I have the writing materials my sister bought for me, so I don't need his. Brother Xiao is even more disdainful of it."
He then gathered a crowd to speak ill of us, and many students in the academy would whisper and murmur amongst themselves whenever they saw Brother Xiao and me, and some even deliberately avoided us.”
Li Shuchen slammed his hand on the table and said angrily.
"There's such a thing?"
Li Lingxiao quickly spoke up to persuade him.
"Don't worry, sister. We'll just ignore them. It'll give us some peace and quiet, which will be better for our studies. This whole thing hasn't affected us at all."
Li Shuchen clenched his fists
Fine, if bribery fails, then malicious slander. Xiao'er is young and doesn't understand the meaning, but she does. He actually spread rumors that the two of them have homosexual tendencies; what a despicable character!
Li Shuchen glanced at the time; it was already 10 AM. Composing himself, he stood up and said…
"Xiao'er, don't study for too long, go and rest for a while. Your older sister has something to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."
"Okay, sister, please be careful on the road."
"understood"
Li Shuchen sat in the carriage, thinking that when he met the man later, he would definitely put on a good show and support Xiao'er.
Back to the Inn
"Yes, miss"
Li Shuchen sat in front of the dressing table in the Three Treasures Hall.
"Grape, bring me the set of gold and pearl jewelry that Princess Changning gave me."
"Yes, Miss, would you like to change into this set of jewelry?"
"right"
After finishing her makeup, Grape covered her eyes with her hand and deliberately said...
"Miss, it's so dazzling and radiant, it's almost blinding the grapes!"
Li Shuchen smiled upon hearing this.
"When did grapes learn to be so talkative? I'll just have to make them shine like that."
Her orange-yellow dress with gold patterns, coupled with her extravagant headdress, was enough to blind the man!
"What time is it?"
"Miss, it's almost noon."
"Let's set off at noon."
"okay"
At noon, Li Shuchen finally boarded a carriage and leisurely made his way to Xiangchi Tower.
Private room on the second floor of Xiangchi Tower
Gu Ziying sat elegantly and gracefully on the east side.
Princess Changning sat on the south side, and the man sat opposite her.
The western position was naturally left vacant for Li Shuchen.
Princess Changning kept looking towards the door, but Li Shuchen was nowhere to be seen. She said anxiously...
"Ziying, she won't be angry with me and won't want to come, will she?"