Blurb
The academy is abuzz with gossip: Xu Muhan is fond of men, and has developed indecent thoughts about his roommate, Lin Qi.
It started as a rumor, but it quickly spiraled out of control. Soon everyone at the academy knew about it. Those discussing it spoke with such certainty, as if they'd watched from under the bed. Bad news travels fast, and the rumor even reached the girls' academy next door. The many noble young ladies who admired Xu Muhan were all heartbroken.
The old dean personally came to save his favorite student. "Muhan, our Great You kingdom has many scholarly families and noble young ladies, and countless beauties too. Why must you...?" His own daughter was a fine match as well. There went the son-in-law he'd had his eye on.
Xu Muhan said, "Dean, I... I really haven't."
His hesitation only deepened the dean's suspicions. The old man sighed and left.
When Lin Qi returned from leave, Xu Muhan found him even harder to face.
Xu Muhan said, "Brother Lin, everyone at the academy is saying... saying I have feelings for you. Please don't believe them."
Lin Qi said, "It's all right, Brother Xu. I know how deeply you feel for me, but I've already fallen for my cousin. Could we just treat each other as brothers?"
Xu Muhan: "..."
Several months later, Xu Muhan caught the person behind the rumors, only to discover it was Lin Qi himself...
Xu Muhan said, "...Why would you do that?"
The other man smiled slyly, rose onto his toes, and whispered in his ear, "So I could have you."
The second volume of Springtime in Peace
Theme: As long as we're happy.
