After I died, the scumbag prince cried down the city wall

He was obviously quite proud of being able to catch the opponent's weakness.

Just as everyone was immersed in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere, suddenly, a surprised voice cut through the air: "Isn't this Mr. Xie?!"

As soon as the words fell, the surroundings seemed to freeze in an instant, and everyone's attention was drawn to it. The originally playful expressions were restrained, and replaced by disbelief and awe.

After everyone was stunned for a moment, they saluted respectfully like a well-organized army: "Greetings, Sir Xie!"

Although there were many voices, they were unusually unified, revealing deep admiration for this great man.

Song Yanyi walked out slowly from the high attic. His figure looked particularly tall and straight under the morning light. The haze in his eyes seemed to have been deliberately concealed, leaving only a barely perceptible depth.

His gaze swept across everyone's faces, finally stopping on Lin Han, who seemed a little embarrassed in the crowd. He couldn't help but recall the scene half a month ago.

It was a warm afternoon at the spring banquet at the Xie Mansion. In the woods where peach blossoms were flying, the figures of Lin Han and Xu Cui Rong were vaguely intertwined, and there was a hint of youthfulness and intimacy in their words and actions.

The memory of this moment caused Song Yanyi to feel an inexplicable surge of complex emotions in his heart.

"Are you all the scholars taking the exam this year?"

Song Yanyi asked, his tone gentle, trying to ease the tense atmosphere caused by his presence.

"Exactly! We are eagerly awaiting the results. We heard that Mr. Xie will be giving a lecture at Xie Family Academy today, so we came early in the morning to wait for him! It is truly a fate that we have cultivated for three lifetimes to be able to see Mr. Xie in person!"

One of the young scholars answered excitedly, his eyes sparkling with infinite longing for the future.

"The list hasn't been released yet, so you may be more talented."

Song Yanyi's words were full of encouragement, and his humble attitude made the scholars present admire him even more.

"Your Excellency is too modest!"

Everyone responded, their admiration was beyond words.

At this moment, Song Yanyi's eyes inadvertently fell on the sachet in someone's hand. The sachet was delicately embroidered and extraordinary. "This sachet is exquisite."

He admired softly.

The owner of the sachet was startled, as if he had suddenly got the opportunity to show off his treasure. He quickly picked it up with both hands and presented it to Song Yanyi as if offering a treasure: "My lord, please take a look. This is Lin Han's thing."

As he spoke, he secretly cast a sly look at Lin Han, as if hinting at something.

Song Yanyi took it gently with his left hand, carefully observing every stitch, his eyes becoming more profound when he touched the flower and bird pattern on the sachet. The design and craftsmanship of this sachet, except that the theme changed from pine and crane to flowers and birds, was surprisingly similar to the one that Xu Cui Rongrong had given him!

Ma Chongshan beside him saw something was going on, and nudged Lin Han gently, lowering his voice to suggest, "If Lord Xie likes it, just give it to him generously. If you can win Lord Xie's favor, what will you be afraid of in the future?"

However, after a brief hesitation, Lin Han did not speak.

At this moment, Song Yanyi suddenly raised his head and looked directly at Lin Han, his voice calm with a subtle fluctuation: "Where did you buy this sachet?"

Lin Han hesitated for a long time, and finally responded in a low voice: "No, I didn't buy it, it was... given to me by someone else."

Ma Chongshan nudged Lin Han again with his elbow and interjected with curiosity, "I knew it was the careful work of some girl, right?"

Lin Han's face flushed, and he glanced at Song Yanyi awkwardly: "Thank you, sir. This sachet means a lot to me. It's a gift from my sweetheart, so it's inconvenient to give it to someone else."

"Sweetheart."

The corners of Song Yanyi's mouth rose slightly, with a complex expression that made it difficult to guess his true emotions. However, a restrained and sharp aura emanated from his body, as if he was trying his best to restrain some impulse.

Lin Han was immersed in his vision of a happy life in the future and did not notice the subtle changes around him. He said frankly: "I will propose to her when the results are announced."

As soon as these words came out, there was a burst of joking laughter all around: "Whose daughter is it that could make you so infatuated?"

Although Lin Han was excited, he kept his mouth shut about the identity of his sweetheart, fearing that accidentally revealing it would bring trouble to her. So he turned to look at Song Yanyi and said firmly: "Thank you for your forgiveness, sir. This sachet means a lot to me and I really can't give it up."

Upon hearing this, Song Yanyi gently handed the sachet back to Lin Han. This action seemed ordinary, but it seemed to contain many unknown emotions.

Lin Han hurriedly reached out to take it, and when his fingertips just touched the delicate fabric, he looked up suddenly and met Song Yanyi's sharp gaze.

At that moment, as if he was shocked by an irresistible force, his whole body trembled unconsciously, and even his fingers couldn't stop shaking slightly.

Song Yanyi slowly let go of his hand, said nothing more, turned around and left resolutely, leaving behind a lonely and arrogant back.

Lin Han stood there in a daze, feeling mixed emotions. Was that look just now just his illusion, or was there some emotional entanglement that he failed to perceive?

Seeing this, Ma Chongshan patted Lin Han's head gently and said half-jokingly and half-seriously: "You are such a fool! Lord Xie is obviously very interested in this sachet. If you are willing to give it to him, you may get a priceless reward. But you refuse it so stubbornly."

Lin Han came back to his senses from his trance and stammered in defense: "This is not an ordinary item. It is something a woman wears close to her body. How can I give it away casually? What if it damages her reputation? What crime will I be charged with?"

"That being said, the fact that she is willing to take such a risk to give it to you is enough to prove her deep affection for you. You are so lucky, boy!"

Ma Chongshan made faces and spoke in a teasing tone.

Lin Han forced a smile, but his heart was in turmoil. Looking at Song Yanyi's back getting farther and farther away, an inexplicable uneasiness and worry quietly crept into his heart.

At the same time, Su Yan followed closely behind Song Yanyi. Seeing that his face looked unusual, he asked with concern: "What's wrong with you? Why are you so angry all of a sudden?"

Su Yan and Song Yanyi have a close friendship, so he is naturally very sensitive to his emotional changes.

You know, this is the first time in all these years that he has seen Song Yanyi lose control so obviously.

Song Yanyi has always been known for his calmness. Everything is under control and very few things can trigger his emotions.

Su Yan was extremely confused by this. Even when he was investigating a case in Jiangnan and encountered assassins sent by local officials, Song Yanyi was able to remain calm. Why would he be angry with a few ordinary scholars now?

"It doesn't matter."

Song Yanyi's tone was indifferent, but the fierceness in his eyes that had not completely dissipated said it all.

"Then what are your plans next?"

"To give lectures."

Song Yanyi's answer was brief and powerful.

"But your hand is still bleeding!"