And now, upon reflection, it truly was full of loopholes.
If Xiao Hen were still alive, all of Huo Jijiu's actions and reactions would make sense.
Ning Zhiyuan caressed his jade ring, his eyes deep: "Xiao Hen, the young Jijiu, young lord hou!"
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Hanlin Academy.
"Liulang, Liulang, Liulang!"
Xiao Liulang suddenly woke up from his sleep, opened his eyes, and looked up to see Ning Zhiyuan standing in front of his desk with a shocked expression, his hand that poked Xiao Liulang's shoulder hadn't even been withdrawn yet.
"Are you okay?" Ning Zhiyuan asked, looking at Xiao Liulang oddly. "You're all sweaty; do you feel uncomfortable? Did you not rest well last night?"
Xiao Liulang mumbled an acknowledgment: "Went to bed late."
Ning Zhiyuan suddenly realized: "No wonder. I was thinking why you hadn't come out for so long after your shift ended. You shouldn't do this next time; if Han Xueshi catches you, you'll have some serious consequences to face."