Time flew by, and only seven days remained until the imperial examination. During this period, Li Xianxian sought out Li Youyun nearly every day, leading them to quickly regard each other as brothers, and their bond grew exceptionally strong.
The Four Books and the Five Classics, astronomy, and geography — nothing was off-limits in their conversations; they had the feeling of regret for not meeting sooner.
However, the closer Li Xianxian got to Li Youyun, the more hostile Lin Feiyun's gaze toward Li Youyun became. Yet he dared not do anything to Li Youyun, since he could not afford to offend Li Xianxian.
But Lin Feiyun harbored a growing resentment toward Li Yunfei, and he had set a trap, waiting for Li Youyun to fall into it.
At the Laifu Inn.
"Brother Youyun, tomorrow is the imperial examination. I believe that you will surely excel and become the top scholar. We shall meet at the Golden Throne Hall," Li Xianxian said, raising his wine cup and draining it.
