Time Travel: Did My Sister-in-Law Get Slapped in the Face Today?

He then poured wine for Li Lan.

Li Lan picked up his wine glass, drank it all in one gulp, and said, "Good wine."

Upon seeing this, Mr. Zhu couldn't help but nod in admiration, saying, "Young Master Li is upright and magnanimous, truly admirable!"

Li Lan had been poisoned before, but when faced with the wine he was offered, he was able to drink it all without any fear. Such courage is rare among ordinary people!

"We have already drunk the wine, and I, Li Lan, fully appreciate Mr. Zhu's kindness."

Li Lan said calmly, "The Lin family only knows how to serve the country with utmost loyalty and never gets involved in other matters. Li Lan also has no intention of relying on others. Therefore, Mr. Zhu, there is no need to bring it up again."

Mr. Zhu was even more surprised and admired him even more, saying, "Young Master Li Lan is indeed extraordinary."

Although Li Lan had already guessed his purpose, he still said:

"I've heard that Lin Ruoxue has no true feelings for Young Master Li Lan. Brother Li, why should you sink into depravity with the Lin family? There are countless beautiful women in the world. With your talent, you have a bright future ahead of you. Why worry about not having a wife!"

Upon hearing this, Li Lan smiled, picked up the wine pot, and poured a cup for Mr. Zhu as well: "What you said is exactly what I wanted to say."

"At this banquet, the distinction between host and guest has not yet been established. With your wisdom, why take your place so early? Besides, a good bird chooses a good tree to perch on. With your talent, it would be a pity to be confined to a withered tree."

"Moreover, with your talent, you can roam freely across mountains and rivers, and travel the world freely. Where in the world can't you go? Wouldn't that be a joy? To be willing to work for others for a mere livelihood is nothing but breaking a fragrant orchid and disgracing a pure lotus. What a pity, what a pity!"

After saying that, Li Lan smiled, lifted the curtain, and left.

"gentlemen,"

The coachman spoke up, "This man is disrespectful. Should I kill him now?"

But Mr. Zhu shook his head and said, "No."

He stared at Li Lan's retreating figure, a hint of melancholy in his eyes: "After years of dominating the capital, I find my soulmate here. Heh."

A hint of sadness flickered in his eyes, but it was fleeting. He raised his glass, poured the wine into it towards Li Lan's retreating figure, and then poured it onto the ground.

"We have different paths, and you will eventually die, but... it's a pity you died."

He murmured, drew the curtain, and locked himself in the dark, unlit carriage, saying softly, "Let's go."

……

Three days later.

Results were released in Kyoto.

The top scholar is Li Lan!

The entire city was shaken.

At the same time, Li Lan's article spread throughout Kyoto in an instant—his famous work "Five Vermin" was published, astonishing the world!

Beneath the golden list of successful candidates, countless scholars discussed the matter, and the name Li Lan spread like wildfire throughout the land.

"Five Vermin... How could there be such a great talent in the world!"

"Li Lan's talent... is truly astonishing. If 'Spring River Flower Moon Night' was plagiarized, then where did this article come from?"

"The Five Vermin's masterpiece is worthy of being sung for thousands of years. Li Lan, the top scholar, truly deserves his title!"

This article not only circulated among scholars but also quickly reached the imperial court, where various great Confucian scholars read it and were full of praise!

……

A procession, beating gongs and drums, went straight to the Lin residence to announce the good news.

Everyone in the Lin family was overjoyed.

"My son-in-law has become the top scholar in the imperial examination!"

"Great, great!"

"so amazing!"

Everyone was overjoyed.

……

Li Lan, however, was reading a book in the pavilion in the back garden when Yue Ran came running in excitedly, saying, "Young Master, that's wonderful! You've become the top scholar! You've become the top scholar!"

Her pretty face was flushed, and she was very excited.

Li Lan smiled and said, "Yueran, come over and give your son-in-law a shoulder massage."

"Young master! What time is it? Everyone outside is waiting for you!"

The moon dyes the road.

"No, it's been a while since I've been able to enjoy Xiaoyue Ran's massage techniques. Give me a massage."

Li Lan lay on the armchair, seemingly indifferent to all the noise outside.

Seeing her son-in-law being so shameless, Yue Ran had no choice but to walk behind him and start massaging him, saying, "Young master, once you become the top scholar, you can become an official. You've finally accomplished what your father has always wanted..."

"Miss should be happier. Although she gave up martial arts, being the wife of a top scholar is still quite prestigious."

Li Lan simply smiled, neither confirming nor denying.

He closed his eyes to rest, as if enjoying the last moments of bliss.

"Secret Intelligence Division on duty! Where is Li Lan?!"

"Li Lan colluded with examiner Cen Jingchi to cheat in the examination and steal the honors. We are now ordered to arrest Li Lan. All bystanders, get out of the way!"