"lady."
Upon hearing this, Li Chang'an turned around and looked at Chun Tao, who was walking towards him, and asked, "What's wrong?"
Chun Tao glanced at Li Chang'an, then casually glanced at Qin Yubao beside her, before saying, "Oh, I just wanted to ask, what dishes would you like to eat later?"
"You can decide what to do. I'm all alone anyway, so I can eat whatever I want."
Li Chang'an answered without hesitation.
Then, she suddenly felt a pang of melancholy.
Before, at least Zhuque had Zhuque to eat with, but now that person is still lying in the Regent's Palace.
I hope she gets better soon!
After letting out a sigh in his heart, Li Chang'an suddenly wondered if he was being a little too sentimental.
Thinking back to how I used to be all alone, and it all passed by just fine, didn't it? But now I even need someone to accompany me to meals.
Perhaps there really is no one in this world who can truly endure loneliness!
If it weren't for a last resort, who would want to experience loneliness?
"Okay, then I'll go prepare now..."
Chuntao nodded, then turned to leave.
"I think I've seen this older sister before? I remember now, last time you were whispering with Sister Xing'er, right? You two must be good friends!"
Just then, Qin Yubao suddenly pointed at Chun Tao and spoke.
"Huh? You, you must... you must have mistaken me for someone else, right?"
Upon hearing this, Chun Tao paused slightly in her steps, and then hurriedly explained, her words seemingly tinged with nervousness.
"No, I definitely saw you last time!"
Qin Yubao frowned and looked Chun Tao up and down again, then said with great certainty.
"No, no, no!"
Chun Tao was getting a little anxious, and her speech became increasingly stuttering.
"Of course it is, I couldn't be wrong!"
Qin Yubao expressed his dissatisfaction and began to argue his case.
"No...that's not it!"
Chun Tao's eyes welled up with tears.
Li Chang'an watched from the sidelines, utterly exasperated—why were these two arguing?
"Oh, alright, alright, stop arguing! It's perfectly normal for Yu Bao to have met Sister Chun Tao before. She used to serve in Aunt's courtyard, but now she's here with me. You should hurry back, or Aunt will worry if she can't find you. Come on, I'll see you out."
In the end, Li Chang'an stepped in as a peacemaker, which stopped the argument between the two.
After hearing these words, Qin Yubao nodded, then couldn't help but glance at Chun Tao before obediently following Li Chang'an.
"Madam, well, I'll head back now."
Chun Tao spoke timidly, her cheeks slightly flushed.
"good."
Li Chang'an nodded slightly, his expression gentle.
"Hey, wait a minute."
Just then, she suddenly called out to Chun Tao's back again.
"W-what's wrong?"
Upon hearing Li Chang'an's voice, Chun Tao visibly froze, then turned to look at him again before quickly lowering her head.
"Oh, I meant you could make some of your favorite dishes, and we can eat together in a bit."
Li Chang'an smiled faintly, then turned around and took Qin Yubao's small hand, escorting her to the door.
Goodbye! Um... I'll come back to visit you again sometime!
Before leaving, Qin Yubao waved to Li Chang'an with a smile.
"It's a deal!"
Li Chang'an felt a warmth in his heart and suddenly had an impulse to keep the child with him for a while, have a meal together, and then let him go.
But upon further reflection, I dismissed the idea.
"Brother Bao! Brother Bao!"
"That's strange, how come the person disappeared again in such a short time!"
Just then, the two suddenly heard a familiar shout in the distance. Qin Yubao immediately widened his eyes and his face showed a slightly frightened expression.
Oh no, there's an enemy!
Before Li Chang'an could react, he saw the little guy disappear without a trace like a startled rabbit.
"Slow down!"
Li Chang'an couldn't help but shout again towards the spot where the small figure had disappeared, before shaking his head and turning back to his own courtyard.
"ah!"
Just then, a scream suddenly came from behind.
Li Chang'an's heart tightened immediately, and then he saw Chun Tao's pale face and a black figure about to take off.
A dangerous glint flashed in Li Chang'an's eyes, and then he rushed towards the dark figure.
Because that man was holding that silver spear!
They're from the Dark Night Pavilion!
How dare they rob us on our own turf in broad daylight?
This is absolutely outrageous!
The dark figure performed a nimble somersault, leaping onto the roof beam. Then, with a light tap of its foot, it climbed up the beam and onto the roof.
Li Chang'an followed closely behind and quickly climbed onto the roof.
The man ran back and forth on the roof, the dark red tiles creaking under his feet, making one's heart tighten.
The two drew closer and closer, and then Li Chang'an reached out and pulled out the hairpin from his head and threw it forcefully at the other person.
The hairpin shot out of Li Chang'an's hand like an arrow, heading straight for his back.
At the most crucial moment, the opponent suddenly seemed to sense something and dodged to the side. However, the silver spear malfunctioned at this moment. Due to its weight, the person's movement was slightly hindered, and the hairpin struck the shoulder.
"Halt! Does your Dark Night Pavilion enjoy doing such underhanded things?!"
Li Chang'an shouted loudly, then seized the opportunity to draw the dagger from his waist and thrust it straight at his opponent.
This is the decisive, killer blow that will decide the outcome!
The woman's eyes held a ruthless glint, as if they came from a battlefield, filled with murderous intent, and a raging fire seemed to be surging within her chest.
The revenge for Suzaku can be taken today!
Just then, with a clang, the man also threw his silver spear at Li Chang'an.
The silver spear pierced towards Li Chang'an with lightning speed, like a ferocious silver serpent.
Li Chang'an's expression immediately tightened. He then bent his waist into a beautiful arc, stretched out one foot and kicked the silver spear upwards with force, then reached out and grabbed it, and the silver spear landed steadily in his hand.
At the same time, the man in black suddenly turned around and threw two objects at Li Chang'an. After two muffled thuds, the objects exploded, and a strangely colored smoke filled the surrounding air.
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