My Wife is Unbeatable in the Whole World, Touch Me If You Dare!-Chapter 276 - 158 Kiss as Usual

Early morning.

Song Residence.

Li Nuo sat up from bed, comfortably stretching his arms.

Last night he had overstepped his bounds, his wife hadn't kissed him, but she hadn't hit him either.

That was already a good start.

Before, she would never take the initiative.

After the first time, there would be a second time.

This time it was a kiss on the face, next time it might be somewhere else.

Kissing more often, it would become routine.

After envisioning a beautiful future, Li Nuo got out of bed to wash up, then continued to sweep through the books.

At this time.

Chang'an County Government.

County Magistrate Pei opened the prison's large gate, saying to Zheng Zhi and four others, "You can go home now, remember to mind your words and actions from now on, if you're arrested again, it won't be as simple as spending a night here…"

Zheng Zhi and the others, who were arrested yesterday for slandering His Majesty and defaming the court officials, had spent the night in the Chang'an County Government.

Though they were given several thick blankets, the night had been tough.

Zheng Zhi, looking at the official before him, said with a face full of disappointment, "I thought the Chang'an County Magistrate was a person of integrity, but it turns out you are just like them, flattering those above and bullying those below…"

"Flattering the influential and bullying the weaker?" Pei Zhe was almost amused by the accusation, saying, "If it weren't for me, just based on what you said yesterday, you might have died last night in the Imperial Guard's Imperial Prison or the Ministry of Justice's Heavenly Prison. I only detained you for a day, didn't use torture, and yet you still blame me…"

Although he said this, his gaze toward the four men was somewhat gentle.

Since he left the academy, it had been a long time since he had seen such passionate young people.

Youth is wonderful.

Vibrant, fearless, speaking and acting freely...

Always filled with hope for the future, eagerly wanting to achieve great feats.

Once they leave the academy and enter the court, start facing the actual world, that sharpness and spirit will gradually wear away.

To Pei Zhe's words, Zheng Zhi and the others were not appreciative; Zheng Zhi stood tall and said, "What is there to fear in death? If my death can make His Majesty turn back, can inspire the courtiers to eradicate the evil, then what does it matter if Zheng Zhi dies?"

As his words fell, an invisible aura burst from within him, impacting two prison guards who fell to the ground, looking bewildered.

Pei Zhe remained unphased, as if he was expecting this.

The next moment, a similar aura emerged from his body, appearing imposing to Zheng Zhi and the others.

"Vast True Qi, you actually possess Vast True Qi!"

The four's expression changed, and even their tone grew more respectful.

For a Confucian Disciple, one did not need to know his past; anyone who could cultivate Vast True Qi was definitely a true person of integrity, concerned for the world and the common people.

Pei Zhe placed his hand on Zheng Zhi's shoulder and gently patted, saying, "You're not afraid of dying, but what if it is a meaningless death? No one will know why you died, and besides your family and friends, perhaps no one will even remember you. Would you accept such a death?"

Zheng Zhi was momentarily at a loss for words.

Pei Zhe continued, "Whether you spoke wrongly or acted wrongly, I will not judge, but only by protecting your current self, can you hope to achieve what you wish to in the future… isn't that so?"

They had disregarded the County Magistrate's words before.

Now, they were listening earnestly.

Looking across the court, among numerous Confucian officials, barely one in a hundred could cultivate Vast True Qi.

This official's words were not meant to harm them.

Pei Zhe patted each of the four men on the shoulders, saying, "Go back. Today's incident should not be mentioned to outsiders, and from now on, stop saying such things outside…"

Soon after, the four men walked out of the Chang'an County Government shoulder to shoulder.

Zheng Zhi looked back and said, "Who would have thought, there are still officials like Lord Pei in the court, there is still hope for the Xia Dynasty…"

Another person added, "Lord Pei makes sense, we are still too weak now, unable to change anything."

Zheng Zhi asked, "If in the future, Cui Hao, you become a high official, what would you want to do?"

The young scholar said, "I want to completely reform the Imperial Examination, eliminate those useless subjects, lower the barriers to the Imperial Examination, and allow all disciples from poor families to have a chance to change their fate through the examination…"

Another young man said, "If I become a high official, I will definitely abolish the Redemption Silver system, creating an Xia Dynasty that is legally equal for everyone… Wang Jie, what do you want to do?"

"I want to sweep all the corrupt officials from the court. It's because of them that the Xia Dynasty is mired in darkness… Zheng Zhi, among us, you have the highest chance of becoming a top scholar, what do you want to do?"

Zheng Zhi thought for a moment and said, "I want to do all that you wish to do, and I also want to reform the land system. Those famous families have taken too much land; the common people have hard lives, and even in bumper harvest years, people starve by the roadside…"

…

Pei Zhe, hands behind his back, stood at the entrance of the government office, watching the four figures recede into the distance, his face reflecting a contemplative mood.

These few, they reminded him of those days…

Certainly not himself.

Throughout his life, he tread carefully, never involving himself in protests or reforms, always prioritizing survival, and based on that, doing what he could.

He was just reminded of his former fellows.

They too, were once like Zheng Zhi and the others.

Young, full of vigor and passion.

Part of those people had already lost the sharpness and passion of their earlier years, thoroughly assimilating into the court environment.

There were also those who remained forever at that point in time.

Reforms in the Imperial Examination, Law, and land system..., there had been individuals who harbored the same ideas, wanting to initiate a comprehensive reform, but had ultimately ended in failure.

This was something even a Sixth-Ranking Scholar couldn't achieve, let alone them.

By the time they graduated, realizing that ten years of hard study was merely to run errands and watch over a warehouse in some department at the court, they would understand how naive their current ideas were...

...

Song Residence.

Li Nuo had just returned from the County Government.

He had asked County Magistrate Pei and several others about Zheng Zhi, who had been detained for one night before being released.

Although Li Nuo appreciated his unforgettable memory.

But he also really wanted Pei Zhe to remind them to watch their words and tread carefully, to avoid disaster coming from the mouth.

These scholars from other regions didn't understand Chang'an.

Speaking words that should not be said could genuinely result in death.

At Chang'an County Government, Ministry of Justice, even at the Ministry of Justice, Li Nuo could still pull some strings for them.

But if they were arrested by the Imperial Guard, even he could not help.

While walking back to his courtyard, Li Nuo saw from afar a white figure flashing past in the yard.

Li Nuo wondered—hadn't his wife said that she was going out to practice swordsmanship today?

With her cultivation level, if fully exerted, she could demolish the entire Song Residence; thus, she often went to the open fields for cultivation.

He wondered what she was doing surreptitiously in their room?

Li Nuo, curious, circulated a force within himself, concealing all his aura, making even the sound of his footsteps disappear.

As he reached the doorway and saw the figure pacing around the room, searching everywhere, he asked, "What are you looking for?"

The figure, clearly startled, turned around abruptly, her face showing a look of panic.

Li Nuo entered, looking at his wife, puzzled, "Didn't you say you were going out to train today?"

Song Jiaren paused, then cleared her throat and said, "I'm leaving right away."

Li Nuo asked again, "What are you looking for?"

Song Jiaren shook her head, "It's nothing, I just can't find a book."

Li Nuo exclaimed, "Could it be that we've been robbed again?"

Since the last incident, there had been no theft in a long time at home.

Song Jiaren didn't say much, simply stating, "I'm leaving to train."

As she passed by the zither, her steps suddenly paused, and she said, "I want to listen to you play a bit before I go…"

Li Nuo walked to the zither, about to sit down, when a sudden thought struck him— he pointed at his own face.

Song Jiaren asked, confused, "What are you doing?"

Li Nuo glanced at her, still pretending to be clueless?

He tilted his face slightly, and Song Jiaren finally realized something, her face flushing. After a moment of hesitation, she swiftly pecked his cheek.

Like a dragonfly touching the water, the contact was brief.

Li Nuo stood still, taken aback; he had just been joking.

Even if his wife hadn't kissed him, he would have played for her.

Unexpectedly, she agreed so readily.

Doesn't this indicate that their relationship had invisibly moved a step closer?

With both hands on the strings, Li Nuo was still somewhat distracted.

That kiss was too brief, he only felt a momentary soft, warm sensation.

Due to his cultivation method, cold True Qi circulated within his body, and his wife's temperature was slightly cooler than normal people; her kiss was also cool. Yet that kiss made Li Nuo feel somewhat warm...

Perhaps it was an illusion brought by a sense of happiness...

Li Nuo asked absentmindedly, "What piece should I play?"

Song Jiaren replied, "Anything."

Li Nuo pondered, then a soothing, romantic melody started to flow through his fingers.

A figure stood behind him, watching his focused demeanor, her face breaking into a sweet smile.

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After the piece ended, Li Nuo turned around and asked, "Do you want to hear something else… huh, wife?"

He looked around the room, then went out into the yard, but he couldn't find her anywhere.

Li Nuo shook his head, murmuring, "She left without saying a word…"

With his wife not at home, he also felt bored. After thinking it over, he went out again, heading towards the Ministry of Justice.

In another courtyard of the Song Residence.

After practicing her swordsmanship a few times, Song Ning'er looked at the figure leaning against the tree, lost in thought for a long time. She bit her lip and continued to swing her long sword.

She didn't know what had happened to her master and sister during their outing, but they had come back different. She wouldn't dare to stop unless they told her to…