I am cannon fodder, but I can hug thighs

In the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Xia Zhengan looked down at Yin Fushu and said: "You have a beautiful appearance. I wanted to appoint you as the third place in the imperial examination at the Apricot Blossom Banquet. However, the third place would lose your talent, so I appoint you as the first place in the imperial examination." Then he appointed the second and third place in the imperial examination.

Thirty female tribute scholars, including Yin Fushu and Li Yazhi, kowtowed to express their gratitude.

Yin Fushu wore a gauze hat, a scarlet round-collar robe, a silver belt around his waist, and a brocade knee-guard. He rode a pure white Ferghana horse on the streets of Chang'an. The top scholar paraded through the streets, and the people rushed to see the top three winners of this year.

"The results of the imperial examination in the Eastern Capital have not yet been announced, but thirty-three people have already returned on horseback. Today is even more exciting, as we ride our horses at full speed, and see all the flowers in Chang'an in one day." Song Shixia was looking at Yin Fushu who was riding a tall horse from the upstairs.

"Of course." Yin Fushu has the spirit of Wenqu. If she can't get the top spot, who else can?

Lin Jin raised her hand and threw a hairpin into Yin Fushu's arms. It was the hairpin with a crown flower made of velvet flowers that she bought from Yin Fushu's stall. It complemented the velvet flowers on Yin Fushu's official hat.

After the hustle and bustle died down, Lin Jin and Song Shixia went to Yipinzhai to buy some cakes before returning home. Outside the Prime Minister's Mansion, a young man in a white robe was leaning against a white horse, looking at the neem flowers sticking out of the wall with a dull look.

Lin Jin rubbed his eyes to make sure he was not mistaken: "Huai Ning!"

Tu Huaining glanced at her, snorted, ignored her, and looked at Song Shixia, nodding slightly: "Second Miss Song."

"Miss Huaining, long time no see, hope you are well." Song Shixia smiled and nodded in response to Tu Huaining, "Miss, since you are here, please come to your house for a cup of tea."

"I came here to find you." Tu Huaining asked someone to lead his horse in, and then he entered the mansion with two people.

Tu Huaining took Song Shixia's pulse carefully, his expression did not change at all. Even if Lin Jin wanted to see, she could not tell anything. She could only wait anxiously by the side until Tu Huaining finished taking Song Shixia's pulse, then she asked anxiously, "How is it, how is it?"

"You won't understand even if I tell you, you idiot." Tu Huaining looked disdainful, "Where are Fang Zhining and Luo Wensheng? I'll go find them."

"It's in the academy." Lin Jin wasn't sure, anyway, it was either in the academy or in Liu Zhengqing's house, "I'll take you to find it."

"No, I still know the way." Tu Huaining waved his hand and declined Lin Jin's help. "Put your heart back in your stomach. I will ensure that she lives a long life."

Lin Jin was overjoyed: "Really?"

"If I tell you it's fake, are you going to die again?" Tu Huaining took out a small bottle and threw it to Song Shixia, "Take one pill a day for a month. Don't worry about it during this month and take care of yourself."

Song Shixia looked at the pure white porcelain bottle and said, "Thank you, Miss Huaining. I am sorry for your trouble."

Tu Huaining wanted to say something but hesitated. In the end, he said nothing, picked up his bag and left.

"Huaining..." Lin Jin planned to chase after him.

"Don't follow me."

She paused and looked at Song Shixia helplessly: "Sister Shixia, did I make her unhappy in any way?"

"She must be angry that you didn't look for her." Song Shixia saw through Tu Huaining's awkwardness at a glance, "Go have a good chat with Miss Huaining later and explain everything to her and everything will be fine."

Lin Jin thought about it and it made sense, but then again, why would Tu Huaining, who was in the Divine Doctor Valley, know about Song Shixia's affairs?

Just as he was thinking about it, Shi Nian and the black snake came in from the door in a swagger, leaving a trail of inky footprints behind them. It was easy to guess what bad things they had done again.

Lin Jin wailed, "Song Shinian, why are you picking on their study room for no reason?" She picked up Shinian and said, "Sister Shixia, I'll take it to wash it first. If Song Shiqiu comes, you'll say you know nothing!"

Damn you, prodigal son.

The black snake coiled up on the ground, staring at Song Shixia without blinking. When it noticed that the other person's heartbeat was a little fast, it slowly crawled out.

Song Shixia then heaved a sigh of relief, even though Shi Nian played well with the snake, it was still scary anyway.

The fire in the bamboo stove was just beginning to turn red as the tea was boiling. Song Shixia gently stirred the tea and salt in the stove. When the tea was ready, he poured out a cup and tasted it. When he looked up, he saw Liu Zhengqing standing outside the yard.

Song Shixia stood up and walked towards him: "Master Liu, are you here to see Ajin? She is bathing Nian'er, so you may have to wait a little longer."

Liu Zhengqing nodded without saying much. The black snake coiled up beside his legs. It had just eaten a poisonous insect and was happily spitting out its tongue.

Song Shixia couldn't help but take a step back, and was stunned for a moment when he saw the black snake being so intimate with Liu Zhengqing: "This, this snake was raised by Lord Liu."

"Yeah." Liu Zhengqing lowered his eyes and stared at the black snake. After the black snake understood what he meant, it quickly disappeared from Song Shixia's sight again. "I'm sorry for disturbing you, young lady. Please forgive me."

Although Song Shixia's limbs were a little stiff, he still shook his head: "It didn't hurt anyone. I'm timid and can't stand seeing such a pet. I'm sorry to make you laugh. Song Er made tea. If you don't mind, please have a cup."

Song Shixia invited him into the yard and poured him a cup of tea: "My Lord, you have worked hard on this journey. A Jin was still talking about you a while ago and wanted to know when you would come back."

There are frequent floods in spring and summer every year, and many people die from them. Someone of Liu Zhengqing's status could have assigned all tasks to his subordinates, so he wouldn't have to rush around to control the floods every year. However, he still led the way and ran around everywhere.

"Brother, you really didn't misjudge me." Song Shixia curved his eyebrows and handed the tea to Liu Zhengqing.

"Thank you, Miss Song." Liu Zhengqing took the tea without changing his expression. After taking a sip of the tea, he slowly said, "When I was sorting out A Jin's belongings, I happened to see that Miss Song had an unfinished chess game. I heard that it was a game between Miss Song and me."

It’s not entirely true to say that it hasn’t been completed, it’s just that it’s hard to tell which is better.

"Hmm?" Song Shixia's eyes were a little confused, as if there was such a thing, "So, Lord Liu wants to...?"

"I would like to ask for advice. I wonder if Miss Song would be willing to do me the honor." Liu Zhengqing curled his fingers unconsciously and looked at the clear tea in the cup, not knowing what he was thinking.

Song Shixia realized what he meant and couldn't help laughing. She didn't stop until she noticed the subtle embarrassment on Liu Zhengqing's face. She pressed her handkerchief to the corner of her lips to hide the smile that hadn't completely disappeared. "My Lord, what you said is just a game of chess. Song Er will accompany you. Qingyun, bring the chessboard."

Lin Jin gave Shi Nian a bath, wiped her hair half dry, and then held her to warm herself by the fire, warning her not to roll on the ground before her hair was completely dry: "If you let me bathe you for free, I'll deduct a meal from you."

"Ouch!" Shi Nian cried out in dissatisfaction, but still stayed obediently on the small table next to the brazier and dried his hair.

Lin Jin then went out with peace of mind. After looking around, he finally saw Song Shixia playing chess, and then his eyes fell on Liu Zhengqing.

Her face was full of confusion, and she felt helpless, like a pig trying to dig into her own cabbages.

Forget it, forget it, just let it be.

Liu Zhengqing's attention was all on the chessboard. Every move Song Shixia made seemed casual, but murderous intent was everywhere, as if he could decide someone's life or death in the midst of a conversation.

Although Lin Jin didn't understand chess, she could understand Liu Zhengqing's expression: "This is going to be a loss."

Could it be that Go was the reason Liu Zhengqing fell in love with someone?

No way? No way?

The game of chess was not over until Song Shiqiu came back to settle accounts with Shi Nian. Song Shixia looked at the evidence of Shi Nian's crime in his brother's hand and said, "Brother, Nian'er is still young, so it's inevitable that he is not sensible."

What Song Shiqiu was holding in his hand was a landscape painting. The painting was not valuable, but the poem written on it was valuable.

"A loving mother often spoils her child. It's because you and Ajin spoiled it too much that it dared to come into my study and cause trouble again and again."

Lin Jin was the first to disagree: "Don't lie. It has had this bad habit since it was young, and it hasn't changed even though it's almost five years old. You are primarily responsible."

Liu Zhengqing stood up and said, "It's getting late, so I won't bother you any more. Miss Song is a great chess player, and I'm willing to admit defeat."

"Why don't you stay for dinner before leaving?" A strange look flashed in Song Shiqiu's eyes. Usually, Liu Zhengqing would stay for dinner, so why did he do that today?

"No, Huaining has come to the capital, and I have to go back." Liu Zhengqing declined his invitation.

"Brother, I'll take you there." Lin Jin hurriedly chased after him, "Brother, was it you who invited Huaining back?"

Liu Zhengqing didn't say yes or no: "Don't worry, Huaining said that Song Er can be saved, it just takes some time."

"That's the best." Lin Jin looked at him with a smile, "Brother, are you here today just to play a game of chess with Sister Shi Xia?"

Liu Zhengqing: "What else can I do?"

Lin Jin nodded, and what he said began to hurt his heart: "That's right, what else can we do? After all, Sister Shi Xia doesn't look like she would be interested in you, brother. Ah, no, I should say that Sister Shi Xia has never thought about other things."

"I heard that His Majesty intends to let Song Er teach the prince. Has Song Shiqiu told you about it?" Liu Zhengqing turned his head to glance at the two siblings on the other side.

"Huh?" Lin Jin was a little surprised.

Song Shixia was just like Lin Jin, and had never expected Xia Zhengan to have such a plan: "Your Highness the Crown Prince?"

Those who can teach the prince are carefully selected and all of them are masters. She is just an unknown Miss Song San, how can she have the qualifications?

"You don't need to think so much, just say whether you are willing or not, and I will take care of the rest." Song Shiqiu always only needed an answer from others to arrange everything properly, "You don't need to worry about the rest."

He actually didn't want Song Shixia to agree. Now Song Shixia's body has not fully recovered yet, and he didn't want Song Shixia to be too exhausted, but he hoped that she could make her own decision.

"I was born and raised in the capital. I have never traveled far since I was young because of my weak body. If I take on the responsibility of teaching the prince, I am afraid I will be trapped in the capital for the rest of my life. I beg my brother to help me refuse the kindness of His Majesty." Song Shixia looked at the crescent moon in the sky. "The mountains and rivers of Daxia are vast, but I have only seen the tip of the iceberg. It is really a pity."

She has read thousands of books, and when she recovers, she will travel thousands of miles and visit the mountains, rivers and lakes of Daxia.

Song Shiqiu was silent for a long time. He had traveled all over the country when he was young, but his sister could only be trapped in Chang'an. It was really wrong: "Okay."