My Husband is a Drama King [Book Transmigration] 63p2

Chapter 63 p2: Touring the Capital

On the other side, Xu Zhici was also a bit sleepy in the inn. He went to rest first. Xie Huaichuan, on the other hand, went to wash up and then went to the Xiao residence.

He just had to ask anyone on the street and he would know where the Xiao residence was. When Xie Huaichuan reached the entrance, he saw the two stone lions and took a deep breath. He was stopped by the doorman as he walked to the door.

The doorman looked at him critically. Seeing that he was handsome, but the material of his clothes was ordinary, a hint of contempt appeared in his eyes.

“Who are you? This is the Xiao residence. Outsiders are not allowed.”

Xie Huaichuan had seen many people who bullied others with their power in the army camp. Hearing the doorman’s words, his expression did not change at all.

He took out a jade pendant with the character “Bang” on it. “I am a friend of the third young master in the army. If you have any doubts, you can take this jade pendant to find him and see if I’m lying.”

The doorman looked at the jade pendant in Xie Huaichuan’s hand. It was indeed a top-grade jade pendant, with the character “Bang” faintly carved on the back. A chill ran down his spine.

He quickly changed his expression and said with a smile, “Please wait here for a moment, young master. I’ll go and find the third young master.”

Xie Huaichuan nodded without showing any emotion, which made the doorman feel that he was even more unfathomable and more respectful to him.

The doorman took the jade pendant to find Xiao Bang. When Xiao Bang saw the jade pendant, he laughed. “He is indeed my friend. I have to go and welcome him personally.”

With that, Xiao Bang got up. When he saw Xie Huaichuan at the door, the smile on his face grew even wider. He went up and put his arm around his shoulder. “Brother Xie, come in. You said you were going to the village to find your husband. Have you found him now? You’re really something. You’ve missed the celebration banquet set up by His Majesty this time. There won’t be such a good opportunity in the future.”

Xie Huaichuan let Xiao Bang lead him into the Xiao residence. He did not dare to look around, but he was still amazed.

The Xiao residence was as large as a garden.

Seeing that the third young master had brought the man away so enthusiastically, the doorman was filled with awe and secretly rejoiced that he had not offended him. Otherwise, if the third young master had found out, he would not have been let off lightly.

He was also a bit confused. He also knew the third young master’s friends, but he had never seen this one.

He stopped thinking about it. This was also a reminder to himself. You can’t judge a book by its cover, and you can’t judge a person by their clothes. Otherwise, you would suffer a great loss sooner or later.

The doorman took note of this lesson and did not dare to be presumptuous in the future. The eldest young master was proper in his conduct, and the second young master was well-read. Only the third young master was like a dandy, but he was the one who played best with the Phoenix Lord, and he was also the apple of his parents’ eye.

Although he was a dandy, he at least knew his limits and had never caused any deaths or been obsessed with beauties.

Which of the other dandies in the capital was not debauched?

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After Xu Zhizhou had woken up, he stretched and started to unpack his bundle. He had only brought clothes with him. He thought that the clothes he had brought to the capital were the most respectable he had, and there was also an old set that he could wear at home.

The wardrobe looked clean, much newer than the one he had rented in Jinhe County. Xu Zhizhou opened the wardrobe and was blinded by something.

A light green official robe was hanging in the wardrobe, with a hat and boots neatly placed. They were brand new and bright.

Xu Zhizhou: “Wow.”

He couldn’t help but reach out and touch the light green official robe. The texture was very good and delicate. The belt was also hanging on it.

Xu Zhizhou touched the sleeve, his eyes sparkling. He had never seen this official robe before. Now he could just touch it in his own wardrobe. He didn’t know what his husband would look like in it.

A junior sixth-rank compiler. His husband had said that a county magistrate was a junior seventh-rank, so his husband was higher than a county magistrate.

The official Xu Zhizhou knew best was the county magistrate, and he liked to use him as a reference. He was in a good mood. He happily hung his own clothes next to the official robe, his joy like a lark about to fly out.

He heard footsteps.

Song Changxu came in from outside. Seeing that he was already awake, he said, “Time to eat.”

Song Changxu had made four dishes and one soup, just enough for the two of them. He gave a set of the house keys to Xu Zhizhou, and the two of them went out together.

Xu Zhizhou had been a little apprehensive when he had first arrived in the capital this morning. Now, after a nap and a meal, and with Song Changxu by his side, he was not apprehensive at all, only curious.

He looked at the capital and saw that there were many lanterns. The teahouses were all lit up, and the streets were also crowded. Xu Zhizhou saw some snacks being sold.

A portion of stinky tofu actually cost twenty copper coins.

“The things here are so expensive, husband,” Xu Zhizhou said after eating a piece of stinky tofu.

“They are more expensive than in the county.”

Xu Zhizhou looked at the people shopping here. They were all wearing beautiful clothes, with fair skin and elegant manners.

Xu Zhizhou pulled on Song Changxu and looked for a long time. When he saw some acrobatics, he stayed for a while.

A decadent sound came from a building with many colored silks. Xu Zhizhou could now read. He looked at the three characters on it.

“Xinyue Tower.”

Colored paper and silks fell down. Xu Zhizhou looked up and saw a few people with heavy makeup and seductive postures.

He didn’t dare to look anymore, and his ears also turned red.

Seeing his appearance, Song Changxu’s heart softened a little. He smiled. “Let’s go over there.”

Xu Zhizhou nodded with a red face. He muttered in a low voice, “I can look, but you can’t, husband.”

Song Changxu: “You can be a hundred percent sure that I won’t go.”

Xu Zhizhou: “I’m not saying I don’t trust you. I’ve read a storybook before. There was a poor scholar who had a wife from his humble days. The two of them supported each other, but after he became an official, he tormented her, and his husband died of depression. When the scholar wanted to marry the daughter of a high-ranking official, he was caught for corruption by His Majesty and beheaded.”

Xu Zhizhou: “You see, if the scholar had been honest and had not abused his wife from his humble days, and had not been corrupt, such a disaster would not have happened. I think this is his retribution for abandoning her.”

“Those who love their husbands will have a prosperous life. Those who wrong their husbands will have no wealth.” [1]

Song Changxu: “…”

It seems I’m being warned.

“You’re right, husband. This person first abandoned his husband to climb up the social ladder, and then he was disloyal to the monarch and did not love the people, and was corrupt. A person with such a bad record should be dragged down and beheaded.”

Seeing Song Changxu’s clear gaze, Xu Zhizhou held his arm, his eyes curving. “You’re right, husband.”

An ordinary couple was by their side. Seeing them walk away, their backs were drenched.

“How can he talk about torment, climbing up the social ladder, and even involving His Majesty, the people, and finally beheading?” a man said.

The ge’er carefully covered his husband’s mouth. “Don’t talk about His Majesty and the people. Say a few less words. That’s a beheading offense.”

The husband deeply agreed and immediately stopped saying such dangerous words.

Xu Zhizhou and Song Changxu reached the moat. The moat reflected the stars in the sky, as well as the reflection of the lanterns on the bank, like a jade belt.

“This place is so beautiful, husband.”

Song Changxu had been in the capital for many days. He had always passed by the night market in a hurry and had never looked so carefully. Only when he was with Xu Zhizhou would he look so closely, and his heart would also become calm in the hustle and bustle.

Song Changxu also took Xu Zhizhou to see the imperial palace. They stood in front of the palace gate. “I’ll be working inside in the future.”

Xu Zhizhou was amazed by the grandeur of the imperial city, his eyes filled with admiration and awe.

As a subject of the Ningxing Dynasty, he had a natural reverence for the emperor. He had never thought that he would one day be able to come to the capital and see this magnificent imperial city.

“Husband, you won’t be beheaded, will you?” Xu Zhizhou suddenly asked with worry.

Song Changxu: “…”

Can’t you wish me something good?

He was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. “I won’t be beheaded if I don’t do anything wrong.”

But how could this world be distinguished by right and wrong?

Xu Zhizhou believed Song Changxu’s words and was much more at ease.

The two of them walked on their way home. Xu Zhizhou’s steps were light. He looked up at the moon and the stars.

He said, “Then you have to be a good official, husband, and be good to the people.”

The wind was blowing hard at night. Gradually, it stopped, and the rustling of the leaves also disappeared. The lanterns of the shops lit the way ahead.

After a while, Song Changxu agreed with a smile. “Zhizhou, I promise you, I will be a good official.”

The two of them returned home. Song Changxu first lit a candle. When the room was bright, they went to wash up.

After his bath, Xu Zhizhou took a cloth to dry his hair. After Song Changxu had washed, he took the cloth from Xu Zhizhou’s hands and helped him.

When his hair was dry, who knew who made the first move, but their lips touched. The inner garments they had just put on were half-off, and their long hair was spread on the pillow.

Song Changxu’s lips moved from his brow all the way to Xu Zhizhou’s collarbone. The warmth of his lips made Xu Zhizhou tremble.

“Husband…”

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Author’s Note:

Little Song: It’s my turn.

Little Xu: I know you can’t bear to part with me. [Hugs]