Jinbao trotted behind him all the way, holding an oil-paper umbrella in his hand, daring not to say a word.

He followed his master to inspect the water conservancy in the outskirts of Jinling today, and it started to rain just before noon. Fortunately, there were umbrellas in their carriage, and Duke Yongning was very serious and stubborn in his work, so they braved the rain until just now, after inspecting the fields and rushing to the city.

As soon as you enter the city, two miles east is Linjiang Acade. There was no one on the road at the moment, and through the window, could just see a scholar running all the way home in the rain.

The rain soaked the gown.

"Stop." Xue Yan, who was sitting by the window, suddenly said.

They came out today in the Yamen's car. There was a mighty road all the way. As soon as Xue Yan's car stopped, the cars of the officials who followed behind stopped.

"Master?" Jinbao hurriedly stepped forward and waited for his order.

"Go and tell Shen Zhifu, I have something to do, let them go back to the yamen first." Xue Yan said.

Jinbao hurriedly got out of the car in the rain and went to find Shen Zhifu.

Therefore, the car at the front of the convoy drove away from the road and turned towards Linjiang Academy.

"What is the master going to do in the academy?" Jinbao was puzzled.

Xue Yan put one hand on the side of his head, closed his eyes and fell asleep, as if he hadn't heard his question.

Jin Bao closed his mouth angrily.

He didn't know that yesterday, his master was so drunk that he was half dizzy and half awake, and he still remembered clearly that Jun Huailang said that he would come to Jiang Academy to study these days, or to go with that Shen Liufeng.

This person who doesn't like to eat sour can remember it for a long time after eating it.

Linjiang Academy was built on the edge of the river. Although it occupies a large area, due to the terrain, the road at the entrance is not wide. All the official roads in Jinling City can run four carriages in parallel, but only two carriages can run in parallel at the entrance of Linjiang Academy.

It was raining heavily today, and there were many cars coming and going. In addition, there were many people and there was water on the road. The carriages that entered were blocked at the intersection for a while, making it difficult to move forward.

The carriage stopped at the intersection, so it had to dodge the pedestrians with difficulty and move in little by little.

Xue Yan frowned.

When he came today, he didn't know if Jun Huailang had left, nor if he brought an umbrella. Just thinking that he might return to the house in the rain, he couldn't help but come here.

This would make him feel a little irritable when he saw that there were so many scholars on the road.

If you can't get in for a long time, what if Jun Huailang has already left in the rain?

"Stop." Thinking of this, Xue Yan said loudly.

The carriage stopped by the side of the road.

Before Jinbao could react, he saw Xue Yan took the umbrella from his hand, bowed and got out of the car. Jinbao was in a hurry, he quickly took out a spare umbrella from under the seat, and jumped out of the car.

He saw his master holding an umbrella, stepping across the bluestone ground full of stagnant water, and walking all the way to the academy.

Jin Bao followed in confusion, until he saw the blue figure under the eaves of the academy, and then he suddenly realized what his master was here for.

Jinbao smiled secretly behind him.

Jun Huailang under the eaves was also a little surprised.

Following the direction of Fuyi's finger, he saw Xue Yan coming with an umbrella.

It rained heavily, blurring the surrounding scenery and the people coming and going. I saw him holding an umbrella all the way and coming towards him.

Thousands of raindrops poured down from the sky, and the surrounding scholars who were sheltering from the rain were chatting enthusiastically. Amidst the noise, Jun Huailang's heart suddenly poured into a warm emotion.

...But it's raining, why did he come?

Xue Yan approached.

It is clear that he is the same age as the people around him, and even many scholars who are studying here are much older than him. But he had a calm and majestic aura about him, and as soon as he approached, the surroundings became quiet for a while.

Jun Huailang saw that his boots and hem were soaked with water.

He was speechless for a moment.

He saw Xue Yan stopped in front of him.

Jin Bao, who was at the back, hurried forward, slapped the umbrella in his hand on Shen Liu's limelight in the rain, and then watched his master stop in front of His Royal Highness.

His Royal Highness was standing on the steps, he was standing under the steps, the two of them were looking at each other, next to the green bamboo planted in the academy, rustling in the rain.

"Don't bring an umbrella?" his master asked.

Jun Huailang was stunned for a while, and said, "It was sunny in the morning, so I forgot."

Then, he saw Xue Yan looking sideways, and said to Fuyi next to him, "This is not an example."

The aura was cold, making Fuyi forget that this is not his master for a while, and Nuonuo nodded.

"Let's go." Xue Yan said, throwing the umbrella in his hand onto Jun Huailang's head.

Jun Huailang followed and took a step, and was brought to his side by Xue Yan.

The wind was blowing from the east, and Xue Yan stood beside him, blocking all the wind.

And along the direction of the wind, Xue Yan's cold and heavy breath could just float to the end of his nose.

Light, but somber, a haunting sandalwood.

Jun Huailang raised his head and glanced at him involuntarily.

Cold and quiet, there is an inescapable power and hostility in his eyes.

This smell should usually be in the Buddhist hall, enshrined before the Buddha, but now smell it from Xue Yan's body, and miraculously it does not violate the harmony.

It's like an angry-eyed King Kong in a shrine, and it's like an enlightened fighting Buddha.

At this moment, Xue Yan raised his hand, pressed his shoulder, and brought him closer to his side.

The sombre sandalwood enveloped him.

"Be careful, don't go outside the umbrella." Xue Yan said.

Only then did Jun Huailang react, and he was a little lost.

He was a little uncomfortable, cleared his throat, and asked, "Why did you come here today?"

Xue Yan looked at the road ahead, his eyes did not move, and he said lightly: "Just passing by."

This... Jun Huailang had walked many times on the way back from the suburbs. No matter which one, it will not happen to pass by Linjiang Academy, right?

He glanced at Xue Yan again, but Xue Yan was silent.

Jun Huailang had to withdraw his gaze.

Jin Bao, who was walking behind, sighed softly.

"What's the matter?" Fu Yi, who was following next to him, asked in a low voice.

Jinbao shook his head and did not speak.

His master thought he was covering it up well, but he didn't know how stiff his back was when looking from behind.

The shoulders are straight, as if facing a big enemy, especially the hand that just grabbed the opponent, and after releasing it, he was not willing to take it back at all.

Like a precious treasure hidden in his arms.

——

After getting into the car, the carriage and the curtains separated the rushing rain outside the window, and the clamor of rain beside Jun Huailang's ears became less loud.

He let out a breath and looked down at the hem of his clothes.

No matter how careful he was on the road just now, he still got his shoes and socks wet. It's always a little uncomfortable to stick to the body wetly at the moment.

At this moment, he saw Xue Yan's clothes from the corner of his eye.

The dark hang silk fabric, although indistinct, let him see it, and the other party's clothes were soaked through.

He looked up at Xue Yan, and saw him sitting quietly in the carriage, looking sideways out the window.

And his robe, wet from his shoulders to his chest, only the half next to him was dry.

Jun Huailang was taken aback.

He remembered that in such a heavy rain, he didn't get wet at all.

Xue Yan felt his gaze, turned his head to look at him, and asked, "What's wrong?"

Jun Huailang raised his hand unexpectedly and touched his wet shoulder.

Sure enough, the cloth was cold and wet, sticking tightly to the flesh. Through the wet cloth, could still feel the firm and firm body inside, exuding vigorous heat.

Jun Huailang suddenly seemed to be scalded and withdrew his hand.

Xue Yan finally came to his senses and knew what he was looking at.

He didn't even notice it himself. He came today because he was afraid that Jun Huailang would get caught in the rain, so he would naturally cover him with an umbrella on the way.

... Besides, the two of them were so close just now, not to mention it was just rain, even if the sword was smashed from the sky, he probably wouldn't feel the pain.

"It's okay." Xue Yan looked back, only to feel his pulse beating suddenly under the piece of flesh he just touched. "How can there be no rain on a rainy day."

Jun Huailang thought to himself, I didn't get wet.

But he was speechless. After a while, he hummed lightly, turned his eyes away, and looked out the window.

Just now, the inexplicable warmth in his heart gradually spread to his limbs in the quiet and silent carriage.

He was used to protecting the people around him, and he never felt that he needed to be protected.

His father was indifferent, and his son's education should be stricter. And Jun Huailang was the eldest son, whether it was his younger siblings, or his mother and aunt, they all wanted him to protect him.

In his previous life, his parents died before he was crowned. He assumed the title, and the burden of the entire Yongning Palace fell on him.

He never felt that anything was wrong.

Until this life, even for Xue Yan, after agreeing with him, he subconsciously protects him - in his opinion, there is nothing wrong. Even if he is a prince, his situation is much worse than him. Everyone hates him and avoids him, and he lends a helping hand as he should, within the scope of what he should do.

But he never thought that he would be guarded by the other side.

Even if it is a rain that is no big deal to me.

The carriage drove quietly all the way back to the Governor's Mansion.

When their car stopped, they no longer needed to hold their own umbrellas. Some servants were waiting at the door with umbrellas and opened the curtains for them. Jun Huailang got out of the car and was caught by an umbrella over his head.

The surrounding rain rustled and splashed on the ground.

For no reason, he thought of the umbrella that was leaning over his head in the academy just now.

He turned his head and glanced at Xue Yan.

Xue Yan didn't seem to notice his gaze. He was holding the curtain of the car by Jinbao, bowed slightly, and jumped out of the car.

At this moment, a faint, almost inaudible cat meow rang in Jun Huailang's ear.

He turned around, and in the fine rain, he saw a small dark shadow outside the gate of the Governor's Mansion, curled up in the corner of the gate, moving slightly.

It's a place where the rain can't hit.

The servant who held the umbrella for him didn't realize it, and was about to lead him to the mansion. Jun Huailang stopped, and ordered, "Wait."

Then, he took the umbrella and took two steps towards the corner.

Under the corner of the white wall, lay a little fluffy wild cat. It's a tabby color. Seeing someone coming, the kitten raised its head and shrank into the corner in fright, but it didn't forget to show its little deciduous teeth and purr at him intimidatingly, like a fierce little tiger.

Those eyes turned out to be amber.