Chapter 2: Marriage

Upon realizing that there was no hope for survival, he indulged in music to the fullest extent possible last night

I know ... ...

Arrival: Soul.

... ...

The dishes are from Shengyun Tower's banquet, featuring braised sea cucumber, sauced pig knuckle, four happiness meatballs, stir-fried kidney, and exquisite tofu, among others, along with a bowl brimming with pear blossom wine

Xu Xiaozai, Xu Xiaozai

In the circle of distinguished individuals, one would feel embarrassed to face others without possessing some medical skills. Composing one's own remedies is considered a trivial matter

She certainly hails from Zhangtai, yet she is ultimately still a courtesan

Before long, the expression on his face darkened instantly

The Ding-level prison houses officials who have committed offenses ranging from the ninth rank to the fifth rank. Unlike other prisoners, as long as their crimes do not warrant the death penalty, these officials can return to the court after serving a sentence of one or two years, or even just a few months, in confinement.

Bachelor Su on the left leaned in, scrutinizing Xu Xing for a few moments. Noticing his pale complexion, shallow breathing, and the fact that he inhaled more than he exhaled, he shook his head and said earnestly

The sky is getting dark, my husband

Scholar Su shouted

While eating halfway through the meal, several inmates from the adjacent cell shouted.

Indeed, let us also enjoy some amusement

It seems that he will not be able to leave the dungeon anytime soon

Moreover, although Scholar Su is somewhat indiscreet in his speech, he enjoys a good reputation both in the court and among the people. Recently, his interactions with others have also been quite harmonious

The atmosphere in Fengxi Country is just like this; if he were to truly regard Zhao Yunniang as a "person," it would instead make him an outlier. However, after this remark, it is sufficient to make several nearby officials keep their mouths shut

He nodded slightly

Last night, inspiration suddenly struck

With the ability to become the revered emperor of the Nine-Five, he would not feign benevolence and righteousness to decline.

Scholar Su was a second-class Jinshi in the imperial examination, and his literary talents in essays and poetry were exceptional. According to the townsfolk, Scholar Su was once expected to become the top scholar, but the chief examiner lowered his ranking to second-class because he felt that Scholar Su's writing style resembled that of his own disciple

The eyes of the two individuals met

Xu Xing brought the joyous scale and lifted the bride's red veil from the table

Poetry

I may indulge in pleasure, but the legitimate wife cannot

To indulge in self-destructive behavior and abandon oneself.

Xu Xiaozu, come here and see how my new poem is.

With a flick of his sleeve, he turned and left, no longer paying attention to Scholar Su, and lay down on the straw in the prison cell, remaining silent.

He is not a pedantic person who is blindly loyal to the monarch and patriotic

I am merely a plaything among the gentry; if the master is pleased, it is common for the concubine to accompany guests.

The reason he is not paying attention to Scholar Su at this moment is that something suddenly appeared in his mind

It is not comparable to such trivial subjects as arithmetic.

Time flow rate: 1 to 5

Xu Xiaozu, your life is drawing to a close

The heart once again turned cold and silent.

The four diagnostic methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine: observation, listening and smelling, inquiry, and palpation

A bronze ancient artifact

Without discussing whether Scholar Su has the ability to become a chancellor, even if Scholar Su were to become a chancellor, he would not seek to overturn the case, for overturning the case would be tantamount to overthrowing his own authority

Scholar Su regained his cheerful disposition and waved to Xu Xing, pointing at a poem he had written on the ground with a wooden stick

If the ruler is not discreet, he will lose his ministers; if the ministers are not discreet, they will lose their lives

Those who pass the highest imperial examination and become Jinshi are often referred to as "the white-robed ministers"

Even ... ... to depose the Chongming Emperor, I will go and sit!

Xu Xing's marriage to Zhao Yunniang was merely that of a concubine

Any university scholar of some renown has essentially perused the classics

So ... ...

Scholar Su knew that Xu Xing was wronged. After spending the past few days together, he could not help but feel a sense of compassion in his heart, and thus made a promise to Xu Xing.

The two individuals began to eat their dishes while engaging in simple conversation

Dying on a woman's belly is certainly better than being skinned and turned into grass.

Scholar Su, I only have this one concubine, Yun Niang. If she truly bears me a child, after my death, she will be my legitimate wife...

Xu Xiaozu, you are getting married, what is the purpose of all this red cloth? We are all prisoners in the heavenly prison, not brothers but better than brothers.

Note: The body of the Mirror Master is the body of the Mirror Master himself. After the alteration of destiny concludes, it will transform according to the results obtained by the Mirror Master, converting into the inherent fruit of the Mirror Master's path, which will exist eternally.

I am joking, Your Excellency

Xu Xing's expression was complicated as he muttered to himself, "In this life, I am destined to die an untimely death, which is why I am so unfortunate. After much difficulty, I finally became an eighth-rank stable supervisor, only to be made a scapegoat..."

Moreover, his imprisonment and execution appear to be a result of Han Sui framing him, but fundamentally, it is due to the incompetence and folly of Emperor Chongming, as well as the unjust verdicts made under the influence of his favored relatives and courtiers

Curiosity in a leisurely manner

Upon hearing the words of these offenders, Zhao Yunniang's body stiffened, and she nervously raised her head to look at Xu Xing, fearing that Xu Xing might truly heed the words of these offenders and remove the curtains hanging around the prison cell, leaving her utterly humiliated

Two joyful candles illuminate the entire room with a red glow

Teasing the legitimate wife, this is an irreconcilable enmity of life and death, and it will also be looked down upon by the world

Fate: A life of untimely death (Gray)

The medical classics are naturally included as well

As the saying goes, if one cannot be a good minister, one should strive to be a good physician

To be carefree in death is also to find joy in being carefree

The next morning

However, after calling out three times and seeing that Xu Xing still did not respond to him, he also realized his own fault, uttered an apology, and then wiped away the poetry on the ground with his sleeve

Enter another world, using his body to change fate, and then feedback to my original body, thereby avoiding the calamity of death

Mirror Master: Xu Xing

The curtain is drawn back, and the beauty departs

Moreover, he knew that Scholar Su would soon be released and return to the court, so he could not offend him too much

However, in the hearts of most people, courtesans are merely prostitutes, objects for their enjoyment.

I see, the investment was a mistake

The Dao fruit: none

When the day comes that I am in charge of the court and become the chief minister, I will certainly overturn your wrongful case, allowing your descendants to have a clear name

It is a song titled "The Wedding Chamber Song"

Xu Xing did not rush to scold these shameless old people

The Taipu Temple embezzlement case is a long-standing issue of the current dynasty; exonerating him would be equivalent to shaking the foundations of the court.

Once the "official wife" blank check was issued, Zhao Yunniang's gaze towards Xu Xing instantly changed from before. Her almond-shaped eyes were veiled with a thin layer of mist, as if she had truly developed a hint of affection for Xu Xing

As the words fell, Xu Xing felt a sense of emotion, yet could not help but roll his eyes.

Xu Xing knew that Scholar Su had a straightforward nature, and the atmosphere in Fengxi Country was relatively open. Therefore, although he felt a slight discomfort in his heart, it had not reached the point of blacklisting Scholar Su.

Different people, different treatment

The atmosphere of the literati is characterized by indulgence in courtesans and the romantic pursuits of life

The sky outside the prison window gradually darkened, and Zhao Yunniang's cheeks were adorned with a rosy hue. She slightly lowered her head, tidied up the messy plates on the table, and then shyly draped a red veil over herself, her voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz.

In any case, there are only a few days left to live.

The shortage of warhorses is a long-standing issue of the current dynasty

After everything has been reviewed

Alright, as long as you are willing

It is fundamentally impossible to confront state violence with one's own strength alone

Scholar Su did not take Xu Xing's pulse, but merely by observing Xu Xing's complexion at that moment, he could tell that there was a deficiency of kidney water, and that the vital energy and blood were depleted. Furthermore, due to the recent imprisonment and lack of proper recuperation, it was only a matter of time before the outcome would be fatal

The ancient setting is simple and unadorned, not much different from the copper mirror on a woman's dressing table, except that there are some indistinct patterns and bird inscriptions on the back of the mirror

He leaned over to take a look

Change fate

Therefore, compared to other prisoners, their mindset is the most cheerful, with little pressure regarding life and death

Sleep

The Musk Dragon Powder has indeed nearly drained him of all his vital energy.

Thus, Xu Xing's response was carefully considered by the brain. If Scholar Su were a sentimental person, he might still take into account their past as fellow inmates and help take care of his orphaned wife and mother...

World: Late Qing and Republic of China (Various Heavens)

After a long period of imprisonment, under the dual torment of both mind and body, Xu Xing's eyes regained their luster for the first time