Happy Rain on a Spring Night (2)

Xu Ning felt a little reluctant. The words "Dice King" sounded familiar, but she couldn't remember the name after thinking for a long time.

The gambling house has two floors, and its layout is a bit like Ruyan Tower. There is no giant upside-down umbrella on the first floor, but countless strings of wind chimes wrapped around the roof, which make a "dangdang" sound when there is a slight breeze.

"Big! Big! Big!" A gambler in tattered clothes, with bloodshot eyes, stared at the dice on the gambling table.

The Dice King sat at the main table and glanced at the dice roll. "Unfortunately, you lost again."

The gambler's eyes were filled with disbelief: "No, impossible! You must be cheating!"

The young man who had just closed his eyes in thought suddenly opened them, and a sharp flying knife flew out from his waist.

The gambler's finger flew onto the table, "Ah! Ah!"

The man rolled on the ground, and the woman in black next to the Three Absolute Dice King lifted him up from the ground, pressing her hands on the gambler's neck.

Xu Ning raised her eyebrows slightly, took a deep breath, and walked forward bravely.

The woman in black saw Xu Ning's face clearly, and a moment of surprise flashed in her eyes.

The lady who led the way sent someone to inform the king. The Dice King raised his eyes and Xu Ning happened to be looking over here. Xu Ning immediately lowered his head.

The Dice King chuckled and said something to his servant.

A few more women came and blindfolded Xu Ning.

"Hey! Hey! Hey! What are you doing? You are showing no respect for martial ethics!"

These women looked weak, and they tied up Xu Ning in no time.

"Hanxin, what are you looking at?" The Three Absolute Dice King's eyes were gentle.

"Nothing." The woman in black looked at Xu Ning's figure and came back to her senses after a while.

When she woke up again, Xu Ning was wearing a dance dress.

It wasn't really a skirt, just a piece of cloth covering the front of the body, with a clothesline hanging behind the neck, leaving the thin, snow-white back completely uncovered.

The hem of her skirt was a loose gauze skirt with red silk tied around her ankles. The dazzling red and the girl's fair skin were so eye-catching that it was hard to look away.

"Newcomer, you better behave yourself. The city lord has asked us to dance. Perform well, otherwise he will be angry and I can't protect you." The leading woman tapped Xu Ning's head.

What? A dance performance?!

How can I, a person with stiff limbs and shaky hands and feet, dance?!

Xu Ning apologized silently, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, please don't be angry later.

The female lead dancer looked at Xu Ning with disdain. Her figure was not as good as hers, and she was just a little bit pretty.

I heard that the mayor of Buhuo City has a stunning appearance and is known as "the most beautiful woman". If I could win his favor and become the mayor's wife, how honorable it would be.

The woman was immersed in her own fantasy, and in her eyes, Xu Ning did not pose any threat at all.

Xu Ning curled her eyes, and under her veil was an awkward yet elegant smile.

The sound of stringed instruments began to play, and dancers came out one by one, their long sleeves half spread out. Candles were lit in the dark palace, and a soft blanket was spread on the bluestone floor, so it was not too cold to step on bare feet.

Xu Ning really can't dance, she's as stiff as a puppet.

He was still learning and dancing on the spot, and was so flustered that he didn't know what he was busy with.

The man on the high seat was wearing a smoky-colored robe, with his face propped up and his eyes closed, resting.

A breeze blew, and the man heard a chaotic sound of bells.

Tang Xixu slowly opened his eyes, revealing a pair of eyes shining with the brilliance of stars and moons under his long eyelashes. His pupils were like a gem, and they seemed to have magical powers.

In the distance, Xu Ning and the young man's eyes met, and for a moment, he was stunned.

"Ouch." Someone deliberately tripped Xu Ning.

The person on the high seat raised his hand, and the music stopped abruptly.

"Everyone go down." The man behind the black and gold mask curled his lips.

Xu Ning breathed a sigh of relief, straightened his clothes and followed behind.

"You, stay."

Xu Ning turned his head and their eyes met.

Xu Ning wanted to leave, but her mother kept winking at her. The girl was so sad that she could not even cry, so she had to go ahead.

Don’t mess with me, don’t mess with me, I’m just an unlucky girl who traveled through a book.

Xu Ning twisted his sleeves and walked over slowly.

As her right foot stepped onto the steps, a pair of cold hands gently grasped her shoulders, and Tang Xixu carried Xu Ning back to the high seat.

Xu Ning lay in the young man's arms, the enchanting fragrance surrounded the girl. Xu Ning looked at his eyes and was speechless.

"You have beautiful eyes." Xu Ning's eyes were filled with burning sincerity. "I have a friend who also has eyes like yours."

The man narrowed his eyes. Friends? In her heart, just friends?

"Dang——" "Dang——" The bells on the roof ridge collide with each other and make pleasant sounds, as if a girl is telling her thoughts.

Tang Xixu stood up, curved his fingers and lightly scratched the girl's spine, all the way down, and a stream of sweet air flowed straight to her heart.

Xu Ning trembled slightly, barely noticeable.

Tang Xixu certainly noticed it, and the young man smiled faintly.

In a panic, Xu Ning stood up: "Sorry, I have something else to do, I'm leaving now!"

I inexplicably feel sorry for Tang Xixu.

Tang Xixu looked at the girl's flustered back, curled the corners of his lips, and felt a little successful.

"How is it, City Lord Wen, do you like it?" The Dice King came out from behind.

"You shouldn't have brought her here."

Tang Xixu's face darkened.

Pei Yuanchi pursed his lips and looked indifferent. I saw you were quite happy just now.

This palace is quite large and not very crowded. Xu Ning wandered around the city for several days but couldn't find anyone.

On the fourth day after arriving in Buhuo City, Xu Ning had almost spent all the money in his pocket.

She planned to go home.

That night, the city was unusually quiet, with few people setting up stalls and the gambling houses all closed.

Xu Ning couldn't find the person who brought her here that day, so she could only find the exit by herself.

"Wow, wow, wow"

Crows were flying around the beams, the moon was above the willows, and the guards patrolling the city were escorting a few newly arrived fugitives.

The criminal glared at Xu Ning.

"Excuse me, how do I get to the exit?" Xu Ning took out some small change and gave it to the guard.

The guard refused, his face serious: "The city is closed today, no one is allowed to enter or leave."

"May I ask what happened?"

The guard with a sword ignored him and walked away.

There was no other way but to find another way. The prices here were higher than in the capital, and Xu Ning's money was not enough to spend. He definitely couldn't stay in a hotel tonight.

Xu Ning searched many places, but no matter how hard he knocked, no one opened the door.

Everyone seems to be afraid of something.

It was around midnight, the place was thick with smoke, only lanterns were lit on the street, and no one was around.

Xu Ning didn't know how long he had been walking. The clouds and mist dissipated, and a tall house with bright lights appeared before his eyes.

The house was three or four stories high, with no doorman and utter silence, like a wild beast sleeping in the night.

Xu Ning walked in through the door, and a fragrance rushed into his nose. He thought it was the courtyard, but unexpectedly it was the main hall.

At the far end of the room was an exquisite couch, its rich curtains spread out on the golden brick floor.

The room was bright as if it were daytime.

Xu Ning moved forward carefully and observed her surroundings. There was indeed no one around. The girl felt a little panicked and would rather sleep on the street than take the risk.

"Bang!" The door behind me suddenly closed.

Xu Ning turned around immediately, feeling a little nervous.

"call--"

A cool breeze blew by, and all the candles in the room went out.

Xu Ning wanted to climb out the window, but the windows were locked.

The girl walked to the bed and wanted to grab a lamp to smash the window, "Ah."

A pair of long hands stretched out from behind Xu Ning and tightly grasped the girl's slender neck. The cold breath was like a poisonous snake in a damp place.

Xu Ning grabbed his hands and slapped them hard.

The man suddenly let her go. Xu Ning covered her neck and said, "Cough, cough, cough."

"Sir, I'm sorry to bother you. I didn't mean to bother you. I just don't know why the city was suddenly locked down today, and I can't leave. I don't have much money on me, so I'm looking for a place to stay. I'm really sorry."

Xu Ning couldn't see the man's face clearly, but his voice sounded familiar.

The person opposite did not speak for a long time, and she could feel a pair of eyes watching her.

"Master? Master? Are you still there?"

"That's fine. In that case, please have a good rest tonight."

I finally felt relieved. This person's attitude changed 180 degrees, and he was completely different from before.

The two of them didn't speak, and the man didn't leave. Xu Ning couldn't see him, and there was an indescribable feeling in the air.

Xu Ning didn't dare to sleep. About half an hour later, the man was ready to leave.

"Ah Xu, are you feeling better?"

As soon as he entered the door, Xu Ning became suspicious.

The footsteps really stopped, and Tang Xixu smiled bitterly.

The two of them stayed in silence for two quarters of an hour, and the house was desolate and silent.

Xu Ning was most afraid of this, being alone in a big empty house.

The young man sighed.

That’s enough. It’s too late and Ningning won’t be able to sleep again.

When in Lin Yao, Tang Xixu discovered that once the Chouzheng period passed, Xu Ning would suffer from insomnia.

"I'm scared. Can you stay with me, please?" Tang Xixu had never heard a girl's voice so soft, like a piece of candy, sweet.

The young man was silent for a moment: "Okay."

It seems like compromise, helplessness, and happiness.

The bed was big enough for three people to sleep on, and Xu Ning was used to sleeping on the innermost bed.

"Don't you want to rest? It's so late." After asking this question, Xu Ning felt a little regretful. She didn't know why she said it so naturally.

Tang Xixu noticed her embarrassment and smiled faintly. She was still so casual.

"No, I just woke up." Tang Xixu's voice was very soft, like a feather falling on Xu Ning's heart.

The second half of the night was the most restful sleep Xu Ning had had in the past two years.

Tang Xixu was also on the couch, half-lying on his side, his plain undershirt spread across the brocade quilt, his long, loose hair plastered to Xu Ning's earlobe. The young man watched Xu Ning all night, and the girl slept soundly, her sleeping posture very regular, occasionally tossing and smacking her lips.

If the corner of the quilt fell off, Tang Xixu would gently tuck it back in, and then quietly look at the girl, as if he could never look enough.

Under the moonlight, Tang Xixu clearly counted the girl's eyelashes, looked at her chubby face, and couldn't help but poke it.

In the early morning, the sky was bright and the breeze blew the branches. When Xu Ning woke up, it was already noon and Tang Xixu was nowhere to be seen.

Xu Ning hadn't seen anyone for half a day. The ghost town was open at night. According to the tradition of the ghost town, on April 14th every year, the city lord Qiang Yu Ci Ming would choose one person and fulfill any wish of his.

As for how to choose, it’s different every year.

This year, there is only one word: "fight".

The range is wide and the chips are varied.

Those who have money pay, and those who don’t have money buy “special goods”.

"Race 21, Liu San versus Xie Si. Content of the competition: 'Drama'."

One of the black-faced men presented his first: "My 'play' must be the best, and the red number must be the highest."

Getting red is similar to getting votes. Non-participants can participate in the "giving red" of each game. Each person has a pen and votes for one contestant, and can only vote once.

Xu Ning was stunned by the performance.

The red cloth was lifted, revealing an exquisitely dressed human-pig standing in the center of the platform.

The human pig has delicate facial features and looks like a man.

He was speechless, his eyes were filled with fear and sorrow.

"This is my new gadget. I spent a lot of money on it, and today I want to make a profit here."

Xu Ning frowned, feeling a little creepy, and turned her eyes away to look elsewhere.

To be honest, I haven't seen Qiang Yu Ci Ming for such a long time. I wonder if he will help me.

"It's unusual this year. The City Lord actually went down. I heard that the Dice King and Qing Yi Wu You also went."