Chapter 78: Go to a banquet together to confess and express your feelings to each other
Wei Jinyun followed his words and looked up again, her gaze sliding from his broad shoulders to the jade belt cinched tightly around his waist. Actually, she didn't have a headband for him, and he rarely wore one, so it looked quite ostentatious.
"How could I not be happy? I'm very happy. Lu Lan looks great in red."
Wei Jinyun nodded with satisfaction.
"Um."
She liked him dressing like this, so he went to the fabric shop and ordered a few more sets of this kind and always wore them for her to see.
The sunset glowed with a smile at the corners of Lu Lan's eyes. He gently rubbed the back of her hand with his knuckles. "The place on Shiquan East Street is far from here. You just finished making wedding cakes. It would save you some energy to ride a horse."
Wei Jinyun exclaimed, "Horseback riding? I've never ridden one before. Why don't we find Huihui? We can go ride Huihui."
"Gray is only one year old, aren't you reluctant to ride it?"
Lu Lan chuckled, "Just let it rest for a while. The eldest son of the Liu family is getting married in two days, and we need it to deliver wedding cakes to them. It's hard for it to get away from being lazy."
Lu Lan waved towards the street corner, and Jing Liulang came over leading a majestic reddish-brown horse.
He reached out and patted the horse's head. "Jingfan has been talking about you for quite some time."
Then he lowered his head and asked the horse, "Isn't that right, Jingfan? Do you want Ayun to ride you?"
Jingfan seemed to really understand. He snorted and rubbed Wei Jinyun's sleeve with his head.
Lu Lan took the opportunity to take her hand and lead her to the horse. "Look, it's obeyed."
Jing Liulang stood aside, feeling his teeth were sore and he had to go to Yunlaixiang to eat some snacks to make them feel better.
He only stayed for a moment and then ran quickly into Yunlaixiang.
After staying with Lord Lu for a long time, he can see all kinds of people.
"I don't believe your words to coax the horse."
Wei Jinyun grumbled, but couldn't help but touch Jingfan's smooth mane. After a year, Jingfan grew stronger and stronger. Even when new hair grew in the spring and mixed with the old hair, it was well-groomed and each strand was clearly distinguishable.
Before she could stand firmly on her feet, Lu Lan leaned over and grabbed her waist, his palms firmly supporting her knees, and with a little force, he lifted her up gently.
His movements were quick and gentle, and when his hand brushed against her waist, Wei Jinyun felt a shudder all over.
"Hold on tight."
Lu Lan raised her hand to smooth down the hem of her skirt, and then wrapped the reins around her hand twice, but she did not get on the horse herself. She just held the reins and walked slowly forward.
When the owner changed and sat on its back, Jingfan was not annoyed at all, and even kicked the horse's hooves twice as if he was happy.
Wei Jinyun looked down from his horseback and saw him walking steadily beside him. He glanced into the distance and said, "No, Lu Lan, Shiquan East Street clearly goes south. You're heading towards Changmen Wharf."
"It's still early, and the banquet hasn't started yet. I have nothing to do right now, so I'll show you around first."
"Okay."
Wei Jinyun nodded.
This was her first time riding a horse, and she was nervous but also a little excited. The horse's back was very high, and the scenery was different when she was on it.
The bustle of Changmen Wharf in February. As Lu Lan walked by with Jingfan, they soon came into view.
The sunset dyed half the sky orange. Cargo ships were moored at the docks, and porters hurried across the decks carrying their wares. Meanwhile, vegetable vendors were desperately hawking their produce, hoping to sell out before returning home with their loads.
The soldiers of the Inspection Office directed the boats at the dock in an orderly manner and checked the passes of passers-by.
But soon, they all leaned their heads over to look at the two of them, and huddled together to whisper.
"See? Our master's dream has come true."
"That's right. I only saw him holding Shopkeeper Wei's hand once before, but now he's riding a horse and parading through the streets, taking people shopping."
"Keep your voice down. We're on duty. We didn't see anything. We didn't see anything."
They said to speak in a low voice, but everyone's eyes couldn't help but move over here. It was okay for a few people to whisper, but right now the people from the Inspection Office and the people from Changmen were whispering together.
She has such long ears!
Wei Jinyun heard it clearly and quietly tugged at Lu Lan's sleeve, "Lu Lan, we're going to Shiquan East Street."
Lu Lan, however, acted as if he hadn't heard anything and simply said to the soldiers in a deep voice, "Do your duty well."
"yes!"
The shouts broke the sky.
Walking back along the Changmen Gate, Lu Lan went around to Shantang Street. Pingjiang Prefecture in late spring was full of the atmosphere of fireworks.
There were also vendors selling sweet rice wine, carrying their loads on their shoulders and shouting, "Sweet rice wine - so sweet to the heart -".
The shop assistants were collecting the new cloths outside the shop. The pink and green cloths were particularly bright. There was also a young woman selling flowers with a white magnolia in her hair and a basket on her shoulder. The fragrance of the magnolias wafted in with the evening breeze.
"Master Lu, are you taking Shopkeeper Wei out to relax?"
The owner of the cloth shop smiled and bowed.
"Shopkeeper Wei is here too. I just bought your taro paste and pork floss bread this morning. My son loves it."
The owner of the herbal medicine restaurant stood at the door. She greeted Wei Jinyun warmly, "We have just added magnolia soup. If you have time, come and try it. It's much better than gentian porridge."
Wei Jinyun initially responded with a smile, feeling quite comfortable on horseback. But after passing Changmen, Shantang Street, and Fengmen, Lu Lan took her around to Yanzhi Street. As the sun began to set, even the magnolia soup Lu Lan had bought her had been completely consumed by her, yet he still kept on taking her around.
Finally, she couldn't hold it in any longer and leaned over to whisper in Lu Lan's ear, "Lu Lan...when are we going to Mr. Li's house? If we go any further, the banquet there will be over."
Lu Lan stopped, looked up at her, and said matter-of-factly, "No rush. Mr. Li invited us to thank you for the wedding cake you made, and also to bring joy to his young lady. We should at least choose a birthday gift for the child, so as not to be disrespectful, right?"
As he spoke, he reached out and touched Jingfan's horse ear.
"so what?"
"So let's go to the Louhe market again and look for good things."
"There are people all over the place!"
“That’s why there are good things.”
The Louhe Market is even more lively than Shantang Street, with hawking sounds coming one after another.
But when the two got there, they saw Lu Lan, dressed in red and white, leading a horse, and Wei Jinyun, wearing a goose yellow skirt, sitting on the horse's back. The bright red and the delicate yellow collided with each other, making the shouts around them fade a little.
Hey, Lord Lu is shopping with Manager Wei.
Lu Lan walked around the market and took her to a jewelry store. She did not dismount, leaving Lu Lan in full charge.
He looked for a while and picked out a Ruyi lock for the Li family's granddaughter. The silver Ruyi lock was adorned with many small silver bells that chimed when shaken, making it perfect for a newborn baby.
"That's it."
Lu Lan took the Ruyi lock and glanced at the velvet hairpin next to it. It was in the shape of a winter jasmine flower, with tender yellow velvet flowers gathered into a bud and a round pearl adorning the tip.
Lu Lan didn't hesitate much, picked up two of them, paid the money and left.
"Xiangxiang is seventeen now, so it's time for her to get some new jewelry. This one is for you, and you can help me bring the other one to her."
He raised his hand and gently pressed her shoulder, "Lower your head."
Wei Jinyun lowered her head, and he carefully inserted the winter jasmine hairpin firmly into the side of her bun.
"Yeah, it looks good."
Lu Lan didn't know whether to admire the flowers or the people. She handed another hairpin to her, "Xiangxiang has been playing around all day. I don't know where she's been running off to. Please help me pass it on. She's sure to be very happy."
Wei Jinyun held the Ruyi lock in her hand and said to Lu Lan, "Before I even finished speaking, the hairpin was already inserted?"
She touched the velvet flower in her hair and felt the round pearls. She couldn't help but urge, "It's time to go to the banquet. I've been busy making wedding cakes all afternoon. I'm so hungry..."
"Just go."
Lu Lan smiled and took the reins, finally turning towards Shiquan East Street.
Shiquan East Street was bustling with activity. Mr. Li's buffet spread from the courtyard to the street, red lanterns draped across the street. Every table was filled with people, the sounds of guessing games and laughter filled the air.
The bridesmaid in red was carrying a tray and walking around, saying to everyone she met, "Congratulations, congratulations."
Several patrol officers were standing in a corner, peeling red-shelled eggs.
When they saw Lu Lan and Wei Jinyun coming, they hurriedly hid their eggs behind their backs, "Hello, sir! Hello, Manager Wei!"
Lu Lan waved, "It's alright, eat and share in the joy of the young lady from the Li family. You've been busy patrolling the streets, and there will be birthday cakes made by Ayun later, and I think Mr. Li will give them to you as well."
"Thank you, sir!"
Several people quickly agreed, and when Lu Lan walked over with the horse, they gathered together and whispered.
"Did you hear that? The adults have called Ayun, and Jingfan won't kick anyone."
"That's right, this relationship is stable."
"If the adults are happy, I will be happy too."
"What are you doing here?"
"What do you know? I'm happier that you can get what you want than I am for myself to marry a wife!"
Lu Lan led Jingfan to the hitching post, tied the reins neatly, and patted the horse's neck.
When he turned around, Wei Jinyun was holding the saddle and moving down little by little. He strode forward, put his arms firmly around her waist, and with a little force, he carried her down horizontally.
His arms were strong and powerful, with a familiar warmth, and Wei Jinyun was caught off guard and bumped into his arms.
The scent of oranges on him was very strong today, stronger than ever before, and Wei Jinyun almost buried herself in his clothes. When she reacted, she pushed his chest and used her hands and feet to struggle out of his arms.
"Now you know you're hiding?"
Lu Lan chuckled, "I don't know how many times you've buried it before."
Wei Jinyun adjusted the hem of her skirt. "Impossible! At most two times... No, three times?"
Lu Lan stopped teasing her and said, "Okay, I won't argue with you. If you keep dawdling, you'll really pass out from hunger."
The two walked to the registration office in front of the Li Mansion. Wei Jinyun handed the Ruyi lock to the registration clerk and slipped a red envelope in. The clerk accepted the gift and smiled as he wrote their names side by side on the gift list.
He wanted to call out to Mr. Li to come out and greet them, but Lu Lan raised her hand to stop him, "No need to bother, we can just find a table and sit down."
They were invited to the banquet in the first place and were not relatives. If we made a grand ceremony and told them that the inspector was accompanying them, everyone would have to be cautious and would not be able to enjoy the meal.
Seeing that he insisted, the manager said no more.
Most of the tables were full of people. After walking around for a while, they finally saw a table on the street with two or three empty seats, so they squeezed over.
As soon as the two sat down, a woman in a red jacket came over from the seat next to them.
She had a gentle smile on her face and was eating a handful of cashews with relish.
"Oh, this young lady looks unfamiliar. She must be a relative of Rong Niang's."
The woman spoke familiarly, "You're as pretty as Rong Niang was when she was young, with that charming look in your eyes and eyebrows, as if they were cast from the same mold. Are you Rong Niang's younger sister? Are you here with your family for the wedding banquet today?"
Rong Niang is Li Yuanwai's daughter-in-law and a native of Pingjiang Prefecture, while Li Yuanwai's family moved from Bian Jing.
Wei Jinyun was still drinking the hot tea that the servant had just poured in. The tea had barely entered his mouth when the woman's warmth intensified. "They look friendly to me. I've heard of the two young ladies from the Rongniang clan, but I've never met them. How old are you, young lady? Are you engaged?"
She suddenly turned around and shouted behind her, "Hua Ge'er, come here quickly and sit next to me. Don't crowd over there!"
A young man in a long blue cloth gown, sitting at the opposite table, came over. He was stocky and had a simple look on his face. He didn't know how to talk to anyone, but just scratched his head and chuckled.
The woman simply stood up and vacated her seat, pushing him to sit next to Wei Jinyun. "Hurry up and sit down. Have a good chat with your sisters."
The man obediently sat down next to Wei Jinyun. Before he could speak, Lu Lan beside him suddenly coughed softly. He moved quickly, and before Wei Jinyun could react, he had already taken her wrist and moved back to his original position.
He sat steadily between Wei Jinyun and the man, separating the two without making a sound.
The woman looked at Lu Lan's series of actions, a glimmer of understanding flashed in her eyes, and she asked, "Oh, this young man is your..."
Wei Jinyun thought for a long time before replying, "This young man...came with me."
After hearing these words, Lu Lan felt inexplicably depressed.
That's right. He has neither proposed to marry nor gotten engaged. Now he doesn't even have a proper identity. How can Ayun introduce him?
We came together, we came together...
So angry.
So angry!
Lu Lan silently handed the peeled pistachios to Wei Jinyun, "Ayun, eat some first to fill your stomach."
Seeing this, the woman immediately smiled and tried to smooth things over. "Oh, it's good that you came together. Come on, eat your food! The cold dishes have just been served and they are all delicious. The hot dishes will be served soon."
Servants quickly came in carrying trays and placed dishes on the table.
First came a plate of crystal braised pork, sliced thin and translucent, white as jade, especially appetizing when dipped in the fragrant vinegar on the side. Soon came the three dishes of fermented rice, a combination of wine and meat aromas: fermented rice chicken, fermented rice duck, and fermented rice porridge, all neatly sliced. Then came crab roe tofu, tender white tofu coated in golden crab roe, as well as large crabs braised in soy sauce, and various fish...
After a few rounds of dishes, the woman at the next table, along with several relatives, toasted each other with wine glasses. "Today, Rong Niang has added such a precious little daughter to the Li family. It's truly a great joy. Looking at this child's features, I know she'll be both talented and beautiful in the future, just like her father's ability and Rong Niang's beauty."
As she spoke, she nudged her son Hua Ge'er beside her and said, "Quick, toast your sister with a glass of wine to share in her good luck."
The man handed the wine glass to Wei Jinyun in a simple manner. As soon as he called out "sister", Lu Lan stretched out her hand to stand between the two of them.
He turned to Wei Jinyun and said, "Ayun, don't drink today, okay?"
Wei Jinyun asked doubtfully, "Didn't you just say you wanted to share in the good times? Don't worry, I can handle alcohol pretty well and I sober up quickly."
"I know you wake up quickly."
Lu Lan lowered his eyes and looked at her, "But today is different. I have something to say. Can you please stop drinking, Ayun?"
She can't drink much at all, and she doesn't sober up quickly at all.
The teeth marks on the tip of his ear remained for several days.
If she got drunk, he would have wasted the whole day, and now was the time they finally had to be alone together.
Lu Lan softened her tone, and her narrow eyes became rounder than usual. Wei Jinyun was completely unable to resist.
Beauty can really mislead people!
She nodded quickly, "Okay, I won't drink it."
Lu Lan immediately breathed a sigh of relief, turned around, took the wine glass from the man's hand, and drank it all in one gulp.
She then picked up the soup spoon in front of Wei Jinyun, scooped a full bowl of water shield and whitebait soup and handed it to her, "I'll drink it for Ayun, and you drink the whitebait soup."
The woman looked at Lu Lan's protective look and understood about 70% of what was going on. She pulled her son beside her and sat down next to Lu Lan, then moved her son to the other side and back again.
Wei Jinyun was concentrating on the dining table and paid no attention to what was happening here.
She picked up a river prawn fried in orange peel oil. The shell was crispy, the meat tender inside. The fragrance of the orange peel neutralized the greasy feeling of the oil. One taste revealed that it was Li Shiwan's craftsmanship. She must have been the chef for the banquet. It seemed that her friend, like her, had received a large order.
She scooped another spoonful of crab paste and tofu, which was delicious. Since she didn't drink any alcohol, she ordered some rice and mixed the crab paste and tofu into the rice. The mixture was fragrant and really went well with the rice.
Wei Jinyun ate mouthful after mouthful of rice and drank the coconut juice that Li Yuanwai's family had shipped from Lingnan. She was completely immersed in the delicious food and had no idea what the world was.
The woman came close to Lu Lan and asked quietly, "Young Master, I have sharp eyes. I see that you are very concerned about our little sister. Have you not told the young lady about your feelings yet?"
Lu Lan held the wine glass, turned his head to glance at Wei Jinyun who was eating happily, and hummed softly.
"Don't tell me, I see you treat her like your sweetheart."
The woman looked even more anxious than he was. "This young lady is very pretty and has a good temper. You better hurry up. Do you want me to teach you a few tricks?"
Hearing this, Lu Lan's originally cold eyebrows and eyes became more interested. She turned slightly and asked, "Hmm?"
"Young Master, you have a handsome appearance, you must use it well!"
As the woman spoke, she leaned over to whisper in his ear, imparting to him all the tricks she thought were there.
After he finished speaking, he patted his arm and whispered to him, "Just listen to me, you won't go wrong!"
Lu Lan listened intently, his bowl already overflowing with food. Wei Jinyun took a bite of the braised pork and bamboo shoots with his chopsticks, and she broke off a giant crab leg for him, filling half the bowl completely.
She looked up and saw the two of them whispering together. She asked vaguely, "What are you two whispering about?"
Lu Lan quickly withdrew his thoughts and said naturally, "It's nothing. Eat quickly. The food is getting cold. Ayun, eat more."
Wei Jinyun didn't care, still eating voraciously. After a brief struggle with the children at the table, she snatched a large chicken drumstick for Lu Lan. As for the pistachios, she generously shared half with the children.
After eating for a while, the woman secretly winked at the people at the table.
Now, first the relatives at the same table came over with wine glasses in hand, and then the guests at the neighboring table also came over after hearing the noise, toasting Lu Lan with "young and promising young master". Especially when they saw Wei Jinyun protecting him, the booing became even louder, "Oh, young lady, you are protecting us like this, we have to drink two more glasses for the young master!"
Wei Jinyun stood up anxiously, stretched out his hand to block Lu Lan, and waved to the person who was toasting, "Don't toast, don't toast, he has to go on duty tomorrow, and drinking too much will only make things worse."
"Young lady, you are protecting me too tightly!"
The toasting person laughed and joked, but did not put down the wine glass in his hand, "Just drink a glass, and take advantage of the blessing of the young lady of the Li family, it's no big deal!"
Amidst the shoving and jostling, Lu Lan, fearing that Wei Jinyun might be squeezed, reached out to shield her behind him, then took the wine glass and drank it. People came to toast one after another, and he didn't want to spoil everyone's fun, so he had to drink one glass after another.
In the end, Lu Lan's fair cheeks turned red and his eyes were filled with mist. The people who toasted him smiled and let him go.
Wei Jinyun leaned over and gently touched his cheek, "Lu Lan, are you drunk?"
“No…no.”
Wei Jinyun saw that Lu Lan's neck was extremely red, and she was sure that he must have drunk too much. If he stayed any longer, he might be forced to drink more.
The sounds of finger-guessing and booing were heard all around. She was really worried, so she stood up and whispered to Lu Lan, "Let's go first. If we wait any longer, you'll be drunk."
Lu Lan nodded obediently, reached out and skillfully grabbed her wrist.
His hands were hot, but his strength was much lighter than usual.
The two turned around, and the woman sitting next to them said, "Young lady, you're done eating now. Why don't you stay a little longer? The hot dishes haven't arrived yet. There will also be pastries and a fruit platter later."
Wei Jinyun smiled and shook her head, "No, auntie, I'll take him back to rest first."
The woman said "Oh", but the tail end was very long, and then she laughed a few more times.
The two left the banquet and walked to Jingfan. Wei Jinyun looked at Lu Lan's flushed cheeks and misty eyes, and reached out to support his arm. "Lu Lan, why don't you ride the horse? I'll lead you. Don't worry, I will take care to take you back to the Lu Mansion safely."
"don't want."
Lu Lan tilted her head and rubbed the top of her head, her voice sticky, "I want to be with Ayun."
Wei Jinyun exclaimed, "Ah!"
"Ayun goes up first."
Lu Lan held her hand tightly. Seeing that she stood still, he moved closer, his warm breath brushing against the tip of her ear. "If you don't go up, I'll carry Ayun up."
After hearing this, Wei Jinyun dared not hesitate any longer. He stepped on the stirrup on the side of the horse, pushed the saddle with his hand, and jumped onto the horse's back in a flash, moving extremely quickly.
Lu Lan's eyes lit up with smiles as he praised, "Ayun got on the horse really quickly."
As he spoke, he took a long stride and swiftly turned over to sit behind her, holding her firmly in his arms, his chin gently resting on her shoulder. "Next time... I'll teach Ah Yun how to ride a horse, okay? Ride Jingfan, it runs really fast."
The smell of alcohol mixed with the faint orange scent on his body became stronger, and the warm breath wrapped in the night breeze blew on his neck. Wei Jinyun's back was pressed against his strong chest, and her heart was beating fast.
Jingfan walked slowly. The red lanterns of the Li family stretched all the way along the street. The warm yellow light shone through the gauze on the lanterns, casting a faint shadow on the two of them.
Wei Jinyun bit her lip, her ears burning. The orange scent on Lu Lan was too strong. She couldn't help but whisper, "Lu Lan, did you do this on purpose?"
He knew he was drunk, but he was still so clingy.
Lu Lan didn't respond, but tightened his arms around her waist.
The next moment, he suddenly lifted her waist gently, exerted a little force, turned his body, and turned her so that she was sitting face to face with him on the horse's back.
Wei Jinyun was so shocked that she quickly grabbed his arm, sat up straight, and looked into his eyes.
Those green eyes were drenched in alcohol, shimmering with the light of a lantern. They were so close, his warm breath met her face. Wei Jinyun clutched Lu Lan's embroidery. It was the first time they were so close, face to face, and she suddenly felt nervous, her voice trembling. "What...what are you doing?"
Lu Lan stared at her flushed cheeks, raised his hand and gently rubbed her earlobe, "Ayun, you are so wet."
Wei Jinyun wanted to look up at the sky when he looked at her, but she still said a few words, "Yeah, thank God for blessing me with food. My face has not changed as before, and you can nag about it."
This face really looks exactly the same as it did before she came to the Song Dynasty.
"I'm not nagging, it's beautiful...Ayun looks beautiful no matter how you look at her."
As he spoke, he raised his waist slightly to let her get closer to him, and said in a hoarse voice, "Ayun, touch me."
Wei Jinyun stumbled back, "Bang, what did you bump into..."
"The jade belt is so tight that it hurts my waist."
Lu Lan loosened the jade belt slightly, revealing a small slender waist. Years of martial arts training had given him a sleek waistline, and his skin was a healthy honey-colored. Through the gaps in his belt, he could see the firm lines of his body.
Wei Jinyun followed his gaze and looked down, only glancing at it briefly before quickly looking away, muttering softly, "This, this is not good..."
"Why not? I'm wearing this outfit today just for Ayun to see."
He shook her arm gently and urged, "Ayun, touch it quickly, just touch it."
Wei Jinyun was so annoyed by him that she poked his waist cautiously.
Lu Lan nodded in satisfaction, "Well, it won't hurt anymore."
Wei Jinyun quickly withdrew his hand and couldn't help asking, "Lu Lan, what exactly do you want to say today?"
Lu Lan, however, seemed not to have heard this. Her satisfied green eyes were now filled with anxiety. She asked stubbornly, "Ayun, whose betrothal gift is that?"
Wei Jinyun was stunned for a moment. "What betrothal gift? Where can I get a betrothal gift?"
"It's your betrothal gift!"
Lu Lan frowned slightly, with a sticky smell of alcohol, and held her hand tightly, with a bit of grievance in his eyes, "I heard that someone offered you a betrothal gift... I'm going to kill him! Ah Yun, you are mine, only mine..."
Wei Jinyun was both angry and amused, and said helplessly, "You really are drunk. Where did you hear that? Where did the betrothal gift come from? I figured that out myself... You're just talking nonsense when you're drunk. Let's talk about it when you wake up."
"no!"
Lu Lan's green eyes were filled with moisture, and she said anxiously, "Tell me, I'm so anxious that I feel uncomfortable, unhappy, and miserable..."
Seeing his expression, Wei Jinyun coughed lightly and replied, "I told you, will you really kill him?"
"I......"
Lu Lan thought about it, his eyes becoming particularly serious and fierce. "I'll try my best to make him feel better."
After saying this, Wei Jinyun could no longer hold back. She bent over and laughed so hard that her shoulders trembled. She reached out and poked his face, "How stupid! That betrothal gift is for Lu Changce."
"For Lu Changce?"
Lu Lan's eyes widened completely, not reacting at all. He repeated blankly, "Is it for Lu Changce?"
Wei Jinyun came closer to him and said with a smile, "Yes, it's the betrothal gift for Lu Changce. What? Are you going to kill him?"
Lu Lan's green eyes were instantly filled with ecstasy, and the drunkenness seemed to have mostly dissipated.
He took her hand back, applying a little force but not too much, and said in disbelief, "Ayun proposed to me? Then I'm willing! I'm willing to marry Ayun!"
Just as he finished speaking, he was afraid that this was just a drunken hallucination, so he hurriedly asked incoherently, "You are not trying to fool me, are you? Are you really giving it to me? Are you not lying to me?"
Wei Jinyun nodded seriously, "Yes, it's really for Lu Lan, for Lu Changce, and for my distinguished Peony Card member, Inspector Lu."
"Ayun is so nice..."
Lu Lan lowered his head and was about to rub her neck.
Wei Jinyun smiled and dodged, "Don't disbelieve me, just wait."
After saying that, she slowly got off the horse.
Lu Lan immediately reached out and grabbed her, "What are you going to do?"
"Wait for me."
Wei Jinyun patted his hand soothingly, turned around and ran quickly to the river.
The river water in February was shimmering, reflecting the red lanterns on the shore. She bent down, carefully scooped up a handful of water with her hands, and quickly ran back to the horse.
She stood on tiptoe and held the water in her palm in front of Lu Lan, saying seriously and attentively, "The water of Pingjiang Prefecture also flows through the Yangtze River. It is considered Lu Lan's favorite Yangtze River water. This is my betrothal gift to Lu Lan. I am very pleased with Lu Lan."
The water in the palm of her hand was clear, dripping down her wrist, reflecting the moon in the sky and her smile.
The clear water in her palm swayed, and she looked extremely serious.
A smile mixed with bitterness appeared in Lu Lan's eyes. He reached out and pulled her into his arms, holding her waist firmly and letting her sit back on the horse in front of him.
He hugged her, lowered his head to rub the top of her head, and said with drunken tenderness, "Stupid Ayun."
His hand gently brushed the remaining water stains on her palm. He leaned over to her ear and said, "Why would I go to the riverbank to pick up the water of the Yangtze River that I love? I love Ayun and I adore Ayun."
He tightened his arms, holding her tightly in his embrace, with a smile on his face.
"My Yangtze River has long been by my side."
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Author's Note: Jinyun: Stupid Lu Lan. [rolls eyes]
Mr. Lu: I like it. I like it. [Poor] I like Ayun the most (riding a horse to show off Ayun
(Finally we talked to each other [sunglasses]
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