nycdaug Chapter 624: "No. 1 in 1A, Ci Jinglin".
Chapter 624: "No. 1 in 1A, Ci Jinglin".
Lin Cheng's kiss fell on Jiang Luo's chest, gentle and passionate, as if he wanted to pour all his emotions into it. Jiang Luo's body trembled slightly, his fingers unconsciously grasped the bed sheet, and his breathing became rapid and disordered. He could feel Lin Cheng's palm wandering on his skin, with a possessiveness and pity he had never felt before.
"Xiao Linzi..." Jiang Luo's voice was low and hoarse, with a hint of shyness and uneasiness, "I... I don't know what to do."
Lin Cheng raised his head, looked at him with burning eyes, and said in a low and gentle voice: "Xiao Luo, don't think about anything, just follow me. I will be very gentle and won't make you uncomfortable."
Jiang Luo's cheeks were flushed, and his heart was beating so fast that it seemed to jump out of his chest. He nodded gently, his voice almost inaudible: "I believe you."
Lin Cheng's lips slightly raised, and a gentle smile flashed in his eyes. He lowered his head again and kissed Jiang Luo's lips, this time more affectionately and lingeringly.
Jiang Luo closed his eyes and let himself immerse in this sudden intimacy. He could feel Lin Cheng's breath completely enveloping him, and the warm and reassuring feeling gradually made him relax.
Lin Cheng's palm gently stroked Jiang Luo's waist, and the touch of his fingertips made Jiang Luo's body tremble slightly. He kissed Jiang Luo's ear, and his voice was low and hoarse: "Xiao Luo, do you know? I have been watching you since you were a child. I remember your every smile and every word in my heart."
Jiang Luo's heart trembled slightly, and he opened his eyes and looked at Lin Cheng, with a hint of surprise and emotion in his eyes: "Xiao Linzi, you...why didn't you tell me before?"
Lin Cheng sighed softly, and stroked Jiang Luo's eyebrows with his fingertips: "Because I'm afraid, afraid that you will push me away after you know it. You are the young master, and I am your bodyguard. I dare not expect too much. As long as I can stay by your side, I will be satisfied."
Jiang Luo's heart seemed to be tugged by something. He reached out his hand and gently stroked Lin Cheng's cheek, his voice choking with sobs: "Xiao Lin, you are such a fool. I never care about these things. I just want you to be by my side, that's enough."
A hint of joy flashed in Lin Cheng's eyes. He placed his palm on the back of Jiang Luo's hand and said in a gentle but firm voice, "Xiao Luo, from now on, I will be with you and will never let you face anything alone again."
Jiang Luo's heart seemed to be wrapped in a warm current. His eyes were slightly red and his voice was trembling: "Xiao Linzi, thank you. Thank you for always being with me. Thank you for everything you have done for me."
Lin Cheng shook his head gently and kissed Jiang Luo's forehead: "You don't have to thank me. Everything I did for you was done willingly."
Their eyes intertwined, as if thousands of words were being conveyed in silence. Jiang Luo's heart was beating fast, and he could feel Lin Cheng's breath coming towards him, with a reassuring power. His hand gently touched Lin Cheng's chest, feeling his strong heartbeat, as if responding to his own throbbing.
"Xiao Linzi..." Jiang Luo's voice was low and hoarse, with a hint of shyness, "I...I like you too."
A hint of surprise flashed in Lin Cheng's eyes. He gently stroked Jiang Luo's cheek with his palm, and said in a low and gentle voice: "Xiao Luo, what did you say?"
Jiang Luo's cheeks turned even redder, and his voice was almost inaudible: "I said... I like you too. Since I was a child, I have been accustomed to having you around. When you are not around, I feel empty inside. It was not until today that I realized that my feelings for you have long surpassed the relationship between master and servant."
Lin Cheng's heart seemed to be hit hard by something, and a trace of joy that was difficult to conceal flashed in his eyes. He lowered his head and gently kissed Jiang Luo's lips, his movements were gentle and affectionate. Jiang Luo closed his eyes and let himself immerse in this sudden intimacy, with an unprecedented sweetness and satisfaction in his heart.
The two people's breaths intertwined, and the air was filled with an ambiguous and hot atmosphere. Lin Cheng's palm gently stroked Jiang Luo's back, and the touch of his fingertips made Jiang Luo's body tremble slightly. His kiss fell on Jiang Luo's neck, gently sucking on the skin there, leaving a faint red mark.
"Xiao Luo..." Lin Cheng's voice was low and hoarse, "I will always be with you and will never leave you."
Jiang Luo's heart seemed to be wrapped in a warm current. He nodded gently, his voice trembling a little: "Xiao Linzi, I believe you."
That night, the two of them poured out their hearts to each other and talked all night long. It had been a long time since Jiang Luo had spoken so much.
Compared to the great achievement that Lin Cheng had won for him, he preferred Lin Cheng's company all the time. If he hadn't been by his side, he might not even have the desire to live.
The two of them fell asleep in each other's arms. It was a rare occasion that Lin Cheng didn't get up early the next day and stayed with him for half a day.
She touched his forehead carefully, examined his body seriously, bathed him and applied medicine to him, taking great care of him.
Jiang Luo's cheeks and ear tips were always light pink. He didn't expect that he would be so ridiculous last night. After drinking some wine, he couldn't control his heart. Maybe he was too fragile during this period of time.
People need emotional bonds. Now that his parents are gone, Xiao Linzi is his only relative.
The spring examination is approaching, and the feelings between the two are tacit. Xiao Linzi is still a powerful warrior on the battlefield. After a great victory, the emperor asked him to return to Beijing to report on his work. If nothing unexpected happens, he will be rewarded greatly.
The emperor had suffered in the northern border for a long time. Who could have imagined that a powerful general like Lin Cheng would appear from heaven?
Jiang Luo also followed him to Beijing to take the exam, and the two of them got on the carriage together.
After a bumpy journey, the two finally arrived in the capital within ten days. Although the spring scenery was beautiful along the way, they had no intention of enjoying it, nor did they have the heart to appreciate the prosperity of the capital.
In order to make it convenient for Jiang Luo to come in and out, Xiao Linzi rented a nice mansion and prepared for the Spring Examination in a few days.
On the eve of the Spring Examination, the capital was already bustling with activity. Candidates from all over the country gathered here, some with a wealth of knowledge, some with the trust of their families, and some, like Jiang Luo, carrying a heavy past and unfinished obsessions. Jiang Luo stood in front of the window, looking at the bustling crowd outside, but his heart was unusually calm. His hand gently stroked the pen, ink, paper and inkstone on the table, as if he was stroking a destiny that was about to unfold.
Lin Cheng pushed the door open and walked in, holding a pot of hot tea in his hand. Seeing Jiang Luo standing in front of the window in a daze, he asked softly, "Xiao Luo, are you nervous?"
Jiang Luo turned around and smiled: "No, I just feel like this is all a dream. I once thought that I would never have the chance to stand here again, but now it's really here."
Lin Cheng walked up to him, handed him the teacup, and said gently: "You are not dreaming, all of this is what you have fought for. You are talented and should not be buried. I just paved a path for you, and you are the one who really walked on it."
Jiang Luo took the teacup and took a sip. The fragrance of the tea spread in his mouth, bringing a hint of warmth. He looked up at Lin Cheng, his eyes full of gratitude: "Xiao Linzi, if it weren't for you, I might have given up on myself. It's you who made me find the meaning of living again."
Lin Cheng patted his shoulder gently and said firmly, "Xiao Luo, you don't have to thank me. I just hope that you can realize your ambitions, vindicate the Jiang family, and clear your own name. Tomorrow is the Spring Examination, you just need to do your best, and leave the rest to me."
Jiang Luo nodded, with a hint of determination in his eyes: "I will."
The day of the Spring Examination finally arrived. Before dawn, Jiang Luo had already gotten up and washed. He wore a plain green robe, a square scarf on his head, and held a pen and ink, looking particularly elegant. Lin Cheng personally sent him to the entrance of the examination room. Before leaving, he whispered: "Xiao Luo, don't be nervous, just answer the questions step by step. No matter what the result is, I will wait for you at the door." Jiang Luo smiled slightly, nodded, turned around and walked into the examination room.
The atmosphere in the examination room was solemn. Jiang Luo sat in his seat, took a deep breath, and tried to calm himself down. Following the examiner's order, the test papers were distributed. Jiang Luo unfolded the test paper and quickly scanned the questions. The questions involved classics, policy essays, and poetry, all of which tested the candidates' knowledge and insights.
Jiang Luo picked up his pen and dipped it in ink. After a brief pause, he began to answer the questions. His pen tip danced on the paper, and his handwriting was neat and powerful. In the part about the meaning of the classics, he quoted classics and analyzed them layer by layer, showing his profound knowledge. In the part about the policy, he put forward a series of practical suggestions based on the current situation. In the part about poetry, he wrote a poem with profound artistic conception and beautiful words, entitled "Spring River Moon Night".
Time passed by minute by minute, and the only sound in the examination room was the rustling of the pen tip rubbing against the paper. Jiang Luo was fully focused, as if he was in a world that only he was in. His thoughts flowed between the words, and his emotions poured out in the ink. At this moment, he was no longer fighting for fame, but for his own beliefs and dreams.
Three days later, the Spring Examination was over. Jiang Luo walked out of the examination room and saw Lin Cheng waiting at the door. Lin Cheng came forward and asked with concern, "How is it? Is everything going well?"
Jiang Luo nodded, a tired but satisfied smile on his face: "I have answered all the questions that need to be answered, the rest depends on God's will."
Lin Cheng patted his shoulder and said with a smile: "You have always been talented, you will definitely be admitted to high school."
In the following days, Jiang Luo and Lin Cheng wandered around the capital, enjoying a rare peaceful time. They went to the most famous teahouse in the capital, tasted delicacies from all over the country, and climbed the tallest tower in the city to overlook the prosperity of the entire capital. Jiang Luo gradually relaxed and smiled more.
However, he was always thinking about the result of the Spring Examination. On the day when the results were announced, Jiang Luo came to the imperial list early, and Lin Cheng stood beside him, holding his hand tightly, as if giving him strength.
There was a crowd of people in front of the imperial list, and candidates rushed forward to check their rankings. Jiang Luo's heart was beating fast, and his eyes were fixed on the list, afraid of missing his name. Suddenly, his eyes fixed on the top of the list, where it was written - "First place in the first class, Ci Jinglin".