Dating
As soon as Xu Lanxin was lifted onto the carriage, she was suddenly spun around and fell face down.
"Slap slap!" A painful sensation came from my buttocks.
She froze, her pupils widened, and her mind went blank.
Xu Lanxin, who was completely oblivious, let out a loud "Ah!" and started biting directly onto the legs where she was lying.
Try her sharp teeth.
Is this a leg? It's so hard and uncomfortable, like a metal plate.
He didn't utter a sound, and feeling a sense of despair, she slowly gave in.
Once again, she felt dizzy and disoriented, and found herself sitting on his lap, her slender waist tightly held.
"Would you dare to go on an adventure alone again next time?"
Cen Yan had a cold face, as if he was very angry.
Xu Lanxin felt wronged: "You, you're a scoundrel."
She put her arm around his shoulder and started to cry. Perhaps it was the grievance of being beaten by him, or perhaps it was the fear of coming to this other world that erupted at this moment.
At that moment, no one could stop her from venting; she cried uncontrollably.
"Fine, fine, I'm a scoundrel."
Cen Yan was startled by her actions and quickly hugged her to comfort her.
He kept reflecting, "It's not that heavy, he hasn't even used any force yet!"
"Don't cry, I was wrong, I was a scoundrel."
"You said you couldn't face the danger alone, so I pointed out the bluefish to you to protect you."
Cen Yan cradled her head in his hands, facing her, and wiped away her tears.
His cautious manner made her laugh.
He gently pressed her back onto his shoulder, stroked her hair, and caressed it.
"Alright, next time you encounter danger, protect yourself first."
"Hmm," Xu Lanxin looked up at him, "Isn't the master on duty at this hour?"
*Smack!* A sharp crack from the forehead. Okay, now you're not going to be moved at all.
"You knew about this too?"
Xu Lanxin rubbed her forehead and said with a smile, "Then as compensation, I will accompany you to the Dali Temple."
"My lord has finished his shift. Let's go on a date! My lord, please accompany me shopping tonight. I've never been shopping before."
Cen Yan smiled indulgently and patted her head.
"good"
As dusk settles and the moonlight becomes alluring, it appears somewhat shy against the backdrop of the colorful lights emanating from each house.
Even at night, Kyoto remains bustling with activity, as street vendors hawk their wares and young men and women stroll among their stalls.
Xu Lanxin wandered around the various stalls, touching everything curiously—masks, hairpins, clay sculptures.
She was on her way to the shadow puppet show stall when a large hand grasped hers, the base of the thumb showing some calluses.
She turned her head to look at him, and there was a slight smile on his lips.
Tonight, he wore a white robe and a soft turban, looking less cold and dignified than during the day, and more scholarly.
He led her slowly toward the shadow puppet show stall.
The shadow puppeteer is telling the story of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. The Weaver Girl's gauze dress is hidden by the Cowherd, and the two begin their poignant love story.
Xu Lanxin listened halfway through, but showed little interest and disdain on her face.
"My lord, let's go!"
Upon receiving a questioning look from Cen Yan, Lan Xin did not explain, but instead asked, "My lord, do you also think this is a story of love at first sight?"
What does that mean?
"This is clearly an accident. Doesn't it count as adultery for the Cowherd to peep on someone bathing? Doesn't it count as theft for stealing the Weaver Girl's clothes? Doesn't it count as abduction for confining her, making her have children, do laundry, and do farm work?"
What love at first sight? The idyllic life of a man tilling the fields and a woman weaving? All love at first sight is nothing more than lust at first sight. To drag the lofty Weaver Girl into the mire—did anyone respect her? Did they even ask if she was willing? To glorify it as a love story—do adults really believe it?
Cen Yan stared at her, unable to come back to his senses for a long time, his eyes deep and unfathomable.
It was as if I had just met her.
Suddenly, the crowd gasped in surprise as a person whose features were obscured rolled to the side, his fate unknown. Judging from his build, he appeared to be a man.
The oxcart driver was so frightened that he fell to the ground.
Lan Xin was about to step forward to check when Cen Yan grabbed her and pulled her behind him.
He then stepped forward to check the breath of the person on the ground.
The person's breath was faint; he was still alive.
The commotion quickly alerted the patrolling soldiers, who surrounded Xu Lanxin.
The lead constable asked first, "Who is causing trouble here?"
After Cen Yan stood up, he took out a token to prove his identity.
After looking at it, the man immediately bowed and then stepped forward to ask, "Sir, what has happened here?"
"Take the people on the ground and the driver back first, and then we will question them."
After giving instructions to the patrolmen, Cen Yan walked over to her and pulled her aside.
"Go back to your residence first, I'll make it up to you next time."
After saying that, he called out "Qingyun".
She had no idea where this person had been hiding, yet he suddenly appeared in front of her.
As soon as Xu Lanxin stepped into the mansion, she was summoned to see Xu Yingshan.
It must be about Xu You.
She also really wanted to see how happy Mrs. Feng and Xu Zhilan looked.
As soon as they entered, Xu Yingshan paced back and forth anxiously with his hands behind his back, while Madam Feng and Xu Zhilan stood by wiping away tears, looking utterly pitiful.
As if he heard her enter, Xu Yingshan walked over in a fit of rage and slapped her across the face.
There was no sound of a slap, but Xu Yingshan was shocked and speechless for a moment, his eyes filled with disbelief.
Xu Lanxin intercepted the slap with one hand and was now firmly gripping his wrist.
"What? Father wants to hit me without even asking?"
Xu Yingshan felt that he had acted impulsively, but he couldn't bring himself to do it, so he could only retort defiantly, "You rebellious daughter, why are you ruining your second sister's marriage?"
Xu Lanxin shook off Xu Yingshan's hand, turned around, found a chair, and sat down. She was in no hurry and did not forget to instruct the maid next to her: "Serve tea."
Seeing that the maid was unmoved, he said coldly, "What, can't even a drink of water be given to a father here?"
Xu Yingshan gave the maid a meaningful look.
Xu Lanxin took a sip of tea before speaking, "Father, what are you saying? I don't understand. Why are you telling me to ruin my second sister's marriage?"
"How come I didn't know my second sister was already engaged?"
Before Xu Yingshan could speak, Xu Zhilan interrupted, "Elder sister, you know the Sixth Prince is infatuated with me, so why, why is it the Third Sister?"
Lan Xin didn't want to listen to her nonsense, so she cut her off: "What nonsense are you talking about, Second Sister? How would I know that the Sixth Prince admires you? Besides, I don't know any Sixth Prince."
"Besides, what does today's matter have to do with me? I went in after you, so why don't you say that you helped me?"
"Father, shouldn't we be happy that my third sister has found a good match today? Why are you not satisfied with this marriage? This is a marriage bestowed by the Emperor."
She touched the rim of the teacup, put it down, and said with a sneer, "Father, when you marry the Emperor, does it matter which one is more important than your daughter? If this attitude of yours reaches the Emperor's ears, I wonder if the Xu family will still be able to enjoy the lotus flowers next year?"
"Alright," he said, looking at the Feng mother and daughter. "Xin'er, what you said makes sense. Since the marriage is settled, you should choose a good husband for Lan'er."
"Father, you said you would help your daughter, are you going to abandon her now?"
Xu Zhilan excitedly ran towards Xu Yingshan, grabbed his clothes, and looked at him with expectant eyes.
Seeing that he remained unmoved, she wiped away her tears and pleaded:
“Father, how about I switch places with my third sister? I will marry in her place. Ah, Father.”
Xu Yingshan, who had initially felt a little guilty and wanted to make amends to her, completely lost his desire and kicked her away.
"You've gone mad! Guards, take the second young lady away and lock her up. She's not allowed to leave the courtyard until the third young lady gets married."
This play is truly captivating. Xu Lanxin got up and left, not wanting to stay any longer; it was too noisy.
Behind her came the cries of Madam Feng and the curses of Xu Yingshan, which she treated as a farewell celebration.
As soon as she returned to the courtyard, Xiao Xi told her that Xu You was waiting for her inside.
As soon as she stepped inside, the man gave her a deep bow, which startled her so much that she quickly helped him up.
These ancient people really knelt down at the drop of a hat; it was a really bad habit.
"Thank you so much, big sister."
"I told you, this has nothing to do with me; it's your choice."
"Elder sister, I understand. If you hadn't given me this opportunity, I don't know who Mother would have arranged for me to marry. Even as the eldest daughter, Mother arranged the same marriage for you."
Besides, I am a concubine's daughter. If it weren't for the opportunity given to me by my elder sister, I would have been at the mercy of the mistress, who would have molded me into whatever she pleased.
"I have no way to repay my elder sister's kindness in saving me; I can only express my gratitude by bowing to her."
After saying that, he was about to kneel down.
"Alright, you should go back now. Staying here too long will only incur the wrath of that Feng family."
Hurry up and leave, don't cause me any trouble, I'll be thankful.
After sending Xu You away, I finally have some peace and quiet. The thought of making Madam Feng feel like she had swallowed a fly is strangely satisfying!
"Xiao Xi," Xu Lanxin called to the maid.
"Do you have any wine? I'd like a small sip."
"This servant will go and fetch it right away!"
Xiao Xi was probably also infected by her good mood.
Xu Lanxin insisted that they accompany her, and Xiao Xi seemed to have accepted her as she was.
However, the bluefish never dared to overstep its bounds.
The master and servant drank to their hearts' content, staggering about, unaware that someone had entered.
When Cen Yan entered, he saw her drunken state, her cheeks flushed, making a ruckus.
He shook his head helplessly and helped her up.
Xu Lanxin's legs went weak and she fell down, desperately clinging to him as if she were grabbing a piece of driftwood in the water.
But I saw that her eyes were glazed over, and she was still smiling foolishly.
She suddenly hugged his neck, playfully pointing her finger at his nose, her finger reeking of alcohol.
“I know who you are, you are Cen Yan, haha.”
Cen Yantong seemed to have thought of something, and asked, "Then who are you?"
She pointed her finger at herself and said, "Me? Who am I? I'm Lan Xin!"
After saying that, she kept pulling down.
"Xu Lanxin, stand at attention!"
Cen Yan half-carried her and helped her to the bed.
"Who is Xu Lanxin? My name is Lanxin, Lanxin, my surname is not Xu."
Cen Yan's pupils contracted, his eyes revealing a dangerous glint.
Who exactly are you?
"I am Lanxin, Lanxin, I want to go home, I want to go home."
After saying that, she hugged Cen Yan and started crying.
This woman can cry or laugh in an instant; her mood changes faster than turning the pages of a book.
He was also helpless. He held her and comforted her until she fell asleep before leaving.
Back at Qingzhu Garden, Qingyun happened to walk in.
"Sir, the man has woken up; he had fainted from hunger."
"However, his tongue was cut out and the tendons in his hands and feet were severed, so he was unable to provide any useful information."
"Let's find a place to settle down first."
After Qingyun left, Cen Yan walked to the antique shelf and took out a few sheets of paper from a hidden compartment.
It contained Xu Lanxin's information, which he lit and threw into the brazier.
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