Quick Transmigration: After Fake Death, All the Protagonists I Flirted With Went Crazy

Time flies in the capital, and it's already late January.

And the planned "life-saving grace" will arrive as scheduled.

Looking up at the sky, dark clouds loomed overhead, and a storm seemed imminent.

With the imperial examinations approaching, the students of the capital city arranged one last gathering, which also served as a platform for mutual exchange.

Gu Yao was not surprised to receive an invitation.

These days, Gu Yao has been using his poor health as an excuse to politely decline the numerous invitations he has received.

They were quite happy to have some peace and quiet.

Gu Yao looked at the exquisite floral stationery, which also had the fragrance of plum blossoms. It was a new product from his Chun Zai Tang shop.

These plum blossom-patterned stationery pieces were quite popular among prominent families.

Gu Yao smiled. This Shen Zi'an was indeed an unparalleled business genius.

I only gave him a few pointers, and he handled things exceptionally well.

Gu Yao was in a good mood and accepted the invitation.

Even if this is a "trap," Gu Yao will still go.

Otherwise, how can this play continue?

In the spring of the twenty-second year of the Tianqian era, a major assassination attempt occurred in the capital, resulting in Prince An falling into a coma due to serious injuries, one death, three serious injuries, and five minor injuries.

The court and the public were shocked, and the capital was abuzz with discussion.

The emperor was furious and ordered a thorough investigation.

However, the perpetrators appeared and disappeared without a trace, making this case a famous unsolved mystery in the capital.

Prince An, who was not favored by the emperor, received many rewards for his meritorious service in protecting the students at the Spring Gathering.

Rumors in the capital say that after this incident, Emperor Xuan's opinion of Prince An has changed considerably, and he may regain power.

Court officials are adept at changing their tune depending on the wind, and judging from the current situation, they have all begun to visit Prince An and inquire about his health.

Compared to its previous quiet state, the Prince An's Mansion is now bustling with people coming and going.

Although Gu Yao was protected by Xi Yue, he still suffered some minor injuries. It took him three or four days to recover before he could get out of bed and move around.

When the steward of the Prince An's mansion saw Gu Yao being helped by Qingzhu, he forced a smile.

"Young Master Gu, the Prince is already waiting for you."

Gu Yao was taken aback, then nodded and followed the servant into the front yard.

Xi Yue, wearing his undergarments, leaned against the headboard and read a book.

The warm yellow sunlight of the morning streamed through the window and fell on his handsome face, casting dappled patterns of light. His loose black hair softened his sharp profile, making Xi Yue appear even more gentle.

Gu Yao was momentarily reluctant to spoil this beautiful scene, and his steps faltered at the doorway.

Xi Yue saw him first, and the moment she saw him, she smiled.

Gu Yao was caught off guard and stumbled into the tenderness that Xi Yue's eyes had not yet concealed. He rolled over and fell in, never to emerge again.

The two of them stood apart, gazing at each other from a distance.

Xi Yue waved to him, signaling Gu Yao to come over.

Gu Yao quickly stepped forward and bowed in greeting.

Xi Yue made him sit on the chair by the bed.

The two just looked at each other, not knowing what to say.

The atmosphere was a little awkward. Gu Yao curled his fingers and clenched his sleeves.

They used to talk about everything.

Xi Yue seemed to sense that the atmosphere was a bit stiff, so he coughed twice and spoke.

"Is Young Master Gu's injury any better?"

Gu Yao lowered his head, his eyes filled with guilt, like a child who had done something wrong.

"I'm much better now, all thanks to Your Highness for saving me."

Gu Yao glanced at Xi Yue and saw that he was covered in bandages, indicating that he was seriously injured.

This was all to save him.

Guilt filled Gu Yao's eyes.

Looking at Gu Yao awaiting judgment, Xi Yue felt a pang of pity and unconsciously clenched the corner of the blanket.

We cannot be soft-hearted; it's all for the greater good.

I closed my eyes briefly, and when I opened them again, that trace of reluctance had completely vanished.

Xi Yue, abandoning his usual gloomy demeanor, put on a gentle expression and said softly, "Young Master Gu, there's no need to be so reserved. If you don't mind, you can call me by my courtesy name, Cheng Duan."

Gu Yao's heart trembled, yet he also felt a secret joy, and he spoke in a trembling voice.

"Chengduan."

The clear, melodious voice of the young man, trembling slightly, brushed against Xi Yue's heart like a feather, bringing a subtle, tingling sensation.

His heart seemed to have recognized this boy, and was trembling at the boy's address, which made Xi Yue almost unable to maintain his gentle fake smile.

Gu Yao seemed to have made a great decision. He clenched his fist and looked up directly at Xi Yue.

"This year marks my coming of age, and my family has already given me a courtesy name. If you don't mind, Your Highness may also call me by my courtesy name, Le'an."

Xi Yue smiled and readily agreed, saying softly, "Le An."

The two simple words, spoken by Xi Yue, sounded as if he had said them a thousand times.

The name was chosen by his family long ago. He had never thought his name was particularly outstanding before, but now that Xi Yue had called it that, he savored it carefully and found it quite sweet.

A smile unconsciously appeared on his face.

If Xi Yue wanted to strike up a conversation with someone, it would make that person feel like they were bathed in a spring breeze.

We can talk about it from the far south to the far north.

Gu Yao also relaxed during the question-and-answer session.

Having grown much closer to Xi Yue, Gu Yao's face, despite looking sickly, regained its radiance.

After leaving the Prince An's residence, Gu Yao felt that his back pain and leg soreness had subsided, and his body felt much lighter.

Tea stalls on the street.

Gu Jizhou sighed as he looked at the undisguised joy on his child's face.

Are you this happy just from seeing him once?

As soon as Gu Yao got into the carriage, his smile vanished.

"Little Jiu, you didn't give anything away just now, did you?"

"Host's acting is superb."

""That's good.""

Gu Yao breathed a sigh of relief. Heaven knows how he felt when he heard the system alarm as soon as he left the Prince An's residence.

Prime Minister Gu is nearby.

Gu Yao was so frightened that he jumped.

He thought that this part only required him to put on a good show in the Prince An's mansion, and he would relax completely when he came out.

Unexpectedly, Prime Minister Gu gave us an extra question.

It almost crashed.

Fortunately, I had previously set up the system to monitor the vicinity for any important figures.

Gu Yao breathed a sigh of relief, slumped onto the soft couch, and had the coachman drive back to the Prime Minister's residence.

In the prime minister's house.

Gu Yao leaned back on the soft couch, reading a storybook while eating pastries.

He looked quite relaxed and comfortable.

In the story, the original owner was well protected by Xi Yue and was not injured. In order to enter the court as soon as possible to help Xi Yue, she even participated in the imperial examination and was implicated in the cheating case.

Gu Yao had no intention of getting involved in this mess, and took the opportunity to suffer a minor injury.

When the corruption scandal comes to light, the entire court will be purged, leaving positions vacant.

The imperial examination will be rescheduled, and all those who have not registered before are welcome to participate.

Emperor Xuan valued talent and was eager to recruit capable individuals. He believed it was not too late to bring someone into the court once the court and the country were at peace.

Gu Yao felt a bit dizzy from lying on his side, so he put down the book in his hand, got up, and walked to the window.

The rain outside the window was drizzling, and the withered trees had begun to sprout green buds.

A new spring is coming.