Chapter 206 – Rumors Say He Looks Like a Beautiful Woman (Part Two)
“That being said, did Lan Ting also see Yi in his dreams?”
Han Yu asked, a gentle smile on his face, appearing calm and friendly, but his eyes held a hint of scrutiny… Who would believe such nonsense?
Indeed, another flaw in Jiang Pengji’s dreamy tales was the presence of an involved party—Han Yu himself.
If one paid close attention, they would notice that she only seemed surprised to ask Cheng Youmo and Wei Zixiao after hearing Han Yu’s courtesy name.
If this account were not contradictory, then Han Yu should have appeared in her dream too; otherwise, she was merely talking nonsense.
Expecting the man to have some sense of shame, Han Yu surprised everyone by nodding readily, “Yes, it’s a pity the dream was shrouded in mist; I could only see a silhouette without a face. I thought it was just a dream, but apparently, it truly exists.”
The audience in the live stream couldn’t help but admire Jiang Pengji’s performance.
【Join the group to see the fun】: When it comes to acting skills, I only admire the anchor. No need for retakes, it’s one continuous take. Even though her words are so ridiculous, she makes it sound believable… Truly, life is like a play, all about acting. At this rate, she could aim for an Oscar!
【Autumn Wind Sighs】: Tch, what’s an Oscar? No matter how remarkable the leading actors are, can they stay completely in character all day?
【Farmer Spring Water is a Bit Suspicious】: Sigh, I know the anchor is lying, but the way she speaks so earnestly is starting to waver my thoughts.
Even the viewers in the live stream began to doubt their own judgment, let alone the not-so-familiar Han Yu.
Han Yu’s lips twitched, forcing a stiff reply, “So, it seems that Yi and Lan Ting’s meeting is a fate gifted by the heavens.”
Jiang Pengji readily replied, “Yes, such a fate would indeed make for a lovely story.”
Feng Jin, believing it wholeheartedly, remarked in surprise, “People say what one thinks during the day, one dreams at night. Yet, Lan Ting has lived in Hejian all his life and never heard of Wen Bin and the others, and Wei Zixiao’s courtesy name was taken just recently… To think Lan Ting could dream up such a scene, perhaps it signifies some kind of fate? If he goes to Langya in the future, perhaps he could meet a friend from his dreams.”
Originally, Han Yu had some doubts in his heart, but upon hearing Feng Jin’s words, he felt more shaken.
Although this explanation had a hint of romantic fantasy, one couldn’t overlook the broader context.
Let’s rewind and take a look at what Jiang Pengji had said—she saw a celestial pool where a stunning fairy was bathing and lighting incense. Just as she thought to approach and ask, someone called her Zixiao, and the fairy replied, calling for her friend Mo…
In other words, the broader context was one of bathing!
That person was taking a bath!
Han Yu couldn’t imagine Zixiao in the dream taking a bath… Then what was he doing in the dream?
Even though Liu Xi was a boy, a small one at that, and the dream scene was hazy, only faint silhouettes could be seen, he should not have seen anything inappropriate… Yet… it still felt strange.
With this young body providing less suspicion, Jiang Pengji boldly asked Han Yu.
“That person called Youmo, is he really as good-natured, careful, and honest as you’ve said?”
Lost in thought, Han Yu subconsciously replied, “Of course, Youmo has a good temperament, is cautious and reliable; the master praises him highly.”
After finishing, he regained his senses and became even more convinced of Jiang Pengji’s previous dream tale.
Why did he believe it?
Cheng Youmo was always obscure among all the students, acting very low-key and having almost zero presence. Only a few who had a good relationship with him knew his talents and temperament; other strangers were completely unaware of Cheng Youmo, let alone Jiang Pengji, who was far away in Hejian.
Yet, she could accurately describe Youmo’s personality and greatest strengths, indicating there was some basis for her claims.
Now, Han Yu was actually interested in Jiang Pengji’s dream, abandoning the small unease in his heart.
“So… that Wei Zixiao…” Jiang Pengji suddenly smiled, asking, “Is he really as beautiful as a woman?”
Han Yu perked up his ears, eager to hear her response.
What happened next? He nearly choked on his own spit in public because of it.
Feng Jin was also speechless, yet Jiang Pengji wore a serious expression as she sought advice, making it hard for anyone to dislike her.
Han Yu replied, “Did you not say you didn’t see his face?”
Jiang Pengji feigned innocence, “I really didn’t see it! But I heard Wen Bin tease him, saying that he had accidentally dropped a sachet when leaving home, and a merchant picked it up, bringing it to a matchmaker to propose… I thought, if his looks weren’t far superior to a woman’s, how could someone mistake his gender?”
Spouting nonsense? That was Jiang Pengji in a nutshell.
But having told this fib so often, even the viewers in the live stream were starting to believe it.
【Farmer Spring Water is a Bit Suspicious】: Hahaha, being mistaken for a woman and proposed to? I can’t imagine how traumatic that must be for him.
【Call Me Grandpa】: I’ve been watching the live stream for several days, and I’ve noticed that the men in this world seem a bit soft, adorned with flowers and powder, embracing softness as beauty… If they look a bit androgynous, it’s easy to be mistaken. The psychological trauma must be immense, right?
A hint of crimson appeared on Han Yu’s delicate cheeks, as he seemed a bit anxious.
“This is a question that can’t be answered. If one day you meet him and slip up, who’s going to suffer the consequences? Not me, that’s for sure.”
He shook his head decisively, remaining silent on this matter.
However…
Han Yu continued, “But, what you said about Zixiao being teased in your dream could very well happen. Although, Zixiao doesn’t like others to focus too much on his looks, often saying that one’s appearance is given by their parents and children cannot choose whether to be handsome or ugly; in essence, aren’t we all just bones and skulls?”
In this era, being good-looking as a woman was dangerous, and being a handsome man didn’t guarantee safety either.
“Skulls and bones?” Jiang Pengji chuckled, “This person is quite interesting.”
How could he not be interesting?
In a time when looks influence one’s official career, appearance also becomes a significant criterion for officials, yet he claims it isn’t that important.
Either he’s just pretending to be profound, acting all righteous, or he genuinely believes it, showing remarkable awareness!
Han Yu knew that Jiang Pengji would be heading to Langya in a few months and smiled, saying, “If that’s the case, it will count as being classmates then. But Lan Ting shouldn’t rush; going to Langya three or four months later will still be timely.”
“Eh? Why is that?”
Feng Jin asked.
Han Yu helplessly explained, “Hua Yu must have forgotten. After March, all students who pass the initial assessment must go to the capital for the final evaluation, right? This year, many students passed the initial assessment, and the master might personally escort them to the capital… I remember Liu Junshou seems to be this year’s chief evaluator, so he must also head to the capital.”
If Jiang Pengji went to Langya according to her original plan, half the academy would likely be empty, especially regarding Mr. Yuanjing, who wouldn’t be there.
After pondering, she said, “In that case, I’ll leave for the capital with my father. Once the evaluation concludes, I’ll join Mr. Yuanjing’s group to Langya, making it just in time.”
Han Yu replied, “That’s a good idea; you’ll also get to experience the capital along the way.”
