flstandardbreds Chapter 149 The Villainous Female Supporting Character's Mind Was Read 4
Chapter 149 The Villainous Female Supporting Character's Mind Was Read 4
Gu An should actually be called Gu Yanli.
The original Gu An had died three months ago after accidentally hitting his head, which led to Gu Yanli from another world inexplicably possessing his body.
Gu Yanli was originally the Prime Minister of the Eastern Ling Dynasty, second only to the emperor.
Although he held a high position as a minister, he was born with a congenital toxin and spent many years in a jar of medicine. He died at the young age of twenty-two.
When he woke up again, he found himself reborn in Gu An's body.
Fortunately, the original owner's memories were still intact, which allowed Gu Yanli to impersonate Gu An and deceive others.
The body he regained looked exactly the same as before, and although it wasn't in perfect health, it was far better than before.
The only thing he wasn't entirely satisfied with was the low status of this body; it was that of a slave.
It's really awkward to see someone with the exact same face as him doing such obsequious things all day long.
Gu Yanli, even if he were not prime minister, was still the eldest son of a noble family. He was always served by others, so there was no reason for him to serve others.
Therefore, it was imperative to get rid of slavery!
Unfortunately, three months have passed and he still has no clue about the matter of slavery. Instead, he is exhausted by the various chores he does every day.
It was a coincidence, perhaps heaven heard his prayer, that he happened to meet Lin Shuwan, who had fallen into the water.
The original plan was to find a long stick to pull her up, so as not to ruin her reputation.
He arrived a little late; she couldn't hold on any longer.
He hesitated for a moment, but still decided to go into the water to save her.
Firstly, such opportunities to make a contribution are rare, and if he missed them, who knows when the next one would come; secondly, he simply couldn't bear to see a human life die in front of him like that.
It seems the result is not bad.
The old lady of the house was kind and did not beat him to death for touching Lin Shuwan's body; the matter of his slave status was also about to be resolved.
Things went incredibly smoothly.
Aside from the fact that he could inexplicably hear Lin Shuwan's thoughts.
The reason is currently unknown, but the noise is real.
For example, right now, this girl's mind is filled with a jumble of random thoughts.
(Why do I ask for nothing more?)
(How could this piece of paper, a contract of servitude, possibly be enough to buy my life!)
(He stopped asking me for gold and silver; could he have ulterior motives?!)
(It seems my grandmother once said that the more someone has ulterior motives, the more likely they are to appear indifferent to desires.)
(Could it be... that he's... after me?!)
(Yes, yes, that's how it's always said in plays, like repaying a life-saving debt with one's body, and besides, my beauty is unparalleled in Shengjing!)
(He's definitely after my beauty! His ambitions are truly enormous!!!!)
(Hmph, how dare he, a mere servant, presume to have designs on me? Doesn't he even know what he looks like...)
(Ahem, they do look alike, and they're actually quite passable, but not really...)
(No, no, no, I like Yiheng-gege, how can he be with someone else?)
(However, upon closer inspection, he does bear some resemblance to Yiheng...)
"Ahem, Miss." Gu Yanli couldn't stand it anymore. If she kept letting herself ponder, who knew what she would think of next.
"Hmm? Hmm. What, have you decided what you want?" Lin Shuwan put on airs, head held high, arms crossed, looking arrogant. "Let's make this clear first, this young lady can..."
Gu Yanli interrupted her directly: "Miss, may I present An with the Four Books and Five Classics?"
“No, ah, the Four Books and Five Classics?” Lin Shuwan looked at Gu Yanli with a strange expression. “What do you need these for? Could it be…”
An Yu wanted to participate in the imperial examination.
"The imperial examination system?!"
Lin Shuwan's eyes widened in shock, and even Chunman, who usually had no expression, looked surprised.
"Yes, the imperial examination."
After arriving in this world, Gu Yanli struggled to escape his slave status, but he had already made plans for what would happen next.
For him, the only thing he was good at was being an official.
He died young before fulfilling his ambitions in his previous life. In this new life, he must see the peaceful and prosperous world he imagined, so that his second life will not have been in vain.
After much thought, I realized I had to take the imperial examination route again.
This dynasty is almost identical to the one he lived in before. Apart from the change of the names of the dynasties and the people on the dragon throne, the other historical documents, poems and songs seem to be the same, and even some major historical events can be matched.
This was of great benefit to him.
After all, when it comes to the imperial examinations, probably no one is more knowledgeable than him, the prime minister of the Eastern Ling Dynasty who achieved the highest rank in all six examinations.
However, Lin Shuwan and Chunman's expressions served as a reminder to him that the original owner of this body was an illiterate servant, and that if he stood out too much, it might cause trouble.
It would be best to retrieve the indenture and leave the capital immediately. I imagine Old Madam Lin would agree that he, who has disgraced her granddaughter's reputation, should stay far away.
After he passes the imperial examination and returns to the capital, he will have achieved official rank and fame. Even if someone notices him, they should try to win him over even more.
Thinking this, Gu Yanli suddenly regretted the words he had just said to interrupt Lin Shuwan's wild thoughts.
Given Lin Shuwan's mischievous nature, if she knew he wanted to take the imperial examination, his departure from the mansion would likely cause unforeseen complications.
"You? You can't even read a few characters, and you want to take the imperial examination?" Lin Shuwan frowned, her face full of disbelief.
“It’s just wishful thinking on my part, Miss. Please pretend I never said that,” Gu Yanli said smoothly.
"No way! Since you've said it, I'll make it happen for you."
Lin Shuwan's eyes darted around, and a smile suddenly appeared on her lips. She said with great interest, "I'll go prepare the books. Once you're better, I'll personally teach you to read and write. Next spring, you'll pass the imperial examination and become a student."
“Miss, this is not appropriate. How can a young lady teach a servant to read? Besides, he is a man. This is not right,” Chunman advised.
Although she had been by Lin Shuwan's side for nearly ten years, she still felt exhausted by her young mistress's occasional reckless actions.
If you don't send them far away, why keep them hanging around all the time? Otherwise, you'll really ruin your reputation.
"What's wrong with that? Just say he's my distant cousin. If that doesn't work, make him my father's adopted son. That would be perfectly legitimate." Lin Shuwan said dismissively, then turned to Gu Yanli and asked, "What do you think?"
Gu Yanli reluctantly cupped his hands and said, "If Old Madam Lin agrees, I dare not disobey."
He had witnessed firsthand Miss Lin's ability to act on a whim, and he figured Old Madam Lin would not agree.
"Alright, it's settled then. I'll go find Grandmother. Chunman, let's go!" Lin Shuwan waved her hand and, with an aura of unyielding strength, marched proudly toward Old Madam Lin's courtyard.
(If I could teach a student to become a prodigy, I'd definitely make those people's jaws drop, hahaha...)
Gu Yanli deliberately ignored Lin Shuwan's words and silently calculated the distance; it seemed that the range within which this thought could be heard was ten meters.