ting anyone from going out. Even at the inn's entrance, there were two teams of soldiers guarding, claiming to be protecting their safety, but in reality, it was to prevent them from leaving the stree...Chapter 826: Hou Yushu's Dream Lover

Hou Yushu's face turned cold, and he sneered: "I didn't expect that a wastrel who got into the palace exam by relying on his elders would dare to be sarcastic here. Instead of wasting time on this, why not go back and study hard, so as not to embarrass yourself in tomorrow's palace exam and shame your uncle, the left minister of the Ministry of Revenue."

Xu Junlou's face stiffened.

He wanted to take the imperial examinations and enter officialdom, but he hated it most when others exposed his shortcomings.

He indeed got this imperial examination opportunity through his uncle Xu Changqing.

The initial list for the imperial examination was well-known to everyone, but later, someone was suddenly added to it. This blatant manipulation was impossible to conceal.

With a deep breath, Xu Junlou said coldly, “What use is it for you to say these things here Tomorrow's palace examination, we shall see the real deal!”

Hou Yushu burst into laughter and said, “You got here by relying on your elders for the palace examination, and you dare to compare yourself to me If I lose to you, I, Hou Yushu, will strip naked and run around the capital city! Xu Junlou, if you lose, I won't make you strip naked and run around the capital. I just want you to kneel before your uncle and bark like a dog three times in front of him. How about that”

As soon as he said that, the people around burst into laughter.

Everyone looked at Xu Junlou with a mocking expression.

Obviously, no one thought Xu Junlou would win against Hou Yushu.

Xu Junlou flew into a rage, gritting his teeth and saying, "Good! I'll go all in with you, Hou Yushu. But I hope you won't regret this!"

After finishing his words, Xu Junlou left with a flick of his sleeve.

Hou Yushu glanced at his back and let out a sneer, saying, "Everyone, just wait to see him, Xu Junlou, barking like a dog tomorrow. I bet his uncle's expression will be quite something then."

Several disciples exchanged glances and bowed respectfully, saying: "We've been eagerly awaiting the moment to witness Young Master Hou stepping on Mr. Xu Junlou."

Just at that moment, Hou Yushu saw a carriage pass through the street from the corner of her eye. It seemed to have been parked there all along and had just started to leave.

Seeing the mark of General's Mansion on the carriage, Hou Yushu bolted after it.

"Wait a moment!"

Hou Yushu ran frantically to the carriage and flung his arms out to block it.

The carriage driver was startled and quickly pulled on the reins.

The horse whinnied as it was pulled, narrowly stopping in front of Hou Yushu.

The coachman was both startled and angry. He scolded, “You look cultured and well-dressed, yet you’re acting like a madman! If you get hit and killed, who will I be accountable to”

"But Hou Yushuwu didn't care about him. He just stared into the carriage and asked urgently, 'Is it Miss Jinpa' "

After a moment of silence in the carriage, Su Jinping's voice finally broke it.

"Young Master Hou, although we know each other, we are not close. Please be respectful and call me Miss Su. My father has always taught me that a woman's given name should not be spoken by others lightly."

In ancient times, the segregation between men and women was strictly enforced.

The same applies to the naming conventions for women.

Except for one's parents, siblings, spouse, it is absolutely improper for outsiders to address someone by their given name only and not their surname.

Su Jin's cold tone calmed Hou Yushu down. He stammered, "I was too bold just now, please forgive me, Miss Su."

"Miss Su, it's been many days since we last met. I have something I'd like to discuss with you in detail. Would you be willing to grace me with your presence and step out of your carriage for a chat"

Faced with Hou Yushou's earnest, almost servile pleas, Su Jinpa's response was a single, indifferent word.

"I have some things to attend to today and can't spare the time. Let's reschedule for another day. Please make way, sir."

In the distance, a group of scholars were watching the commotion.

Under the gaze of all, Hou Yushu's face flushed red and white after being rejected.

He clenched his fists, feeling only immense shame.g court.Li Chen had a large number of matters to pass through this morning court session, forming the official resolutions of the imperial court.For example, immediate priorities include rewarding, c...