Chapter 544 I wonder what brings you here by following me?
Lan Xiyue was amused by the two of them and burst into laughter. He simply put on the posture of a playboy, lazily unfolded a folding fan that he had taken out at some point, and gently shook it. With waves in his eyes, he said in a deliberately drawn-out tone: "Oh? That's great! If I really meet a few beauties who like me and fall in love with me, I'll have beautiful women to accompany me along the way... hm?" She raised the end of her voice, full of teasing and amusement.
Before she finished speaking, she mischievously cast an extremely alluring glance at the two girls, Chuchun and Chuxia.
The look was three parts evil and seven parts romantic, as if it contained a small hook.
Chuxia and Chuchun had never seen their master act so impudently. Even though they knew she was joking, they were still caught off guard by this sudden "electric eye."
Their cheeks flushed instantly, like ripe apples. They shyly and hurriedly looked away, their heartbeats involuntarily speeding up.
"Master... Master!" Chu Xia called out in an angry tone.
Chuchun also lowered her head and smiled, but she didn't dare to look at those too seductive eyes again.
The carriage was filled with lighthearted laughter, carrying a group of people's infinite longing for an unknown journey, and gradually disappeared at the end of the morning mist on the official road.
Time passed like a white horse, Lan Xiyue walked and stopped, and before she knew it, more than ten days had passed.
One day, they arrived in Jinling City and found an inn to stay.
Tomorrow is New Year's Eve. The whole county seems to be swept by a wave of festivity. The streets and alleys are decorated with lights and are bustling with people. Everywhere is filled with the hustle and bustle of bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new.
Lan Xiyue leaned against the window on the second floor of the inn, looking at the bustling street below.
The people carrying chickens, ducks, fish and meat, and holding cloth and New Year pictures all had satisfied and expectant smiles on their faces. The people in Jinling City were rich and were not affected by the winter. The air seemed to be filled with the sweet fragrance of rice cakes and the fireworks of firecrackers.
"Master, be careful not to catch a cold." Chuchun walked over lightly and carefully draped a thick brocade cloak on Lan Xiyue's shoulders.
Almost at the same time, Chuxia came in with a tray containing steaming hot fragrant tea and several plates of exquisite snacks.
She placed the things on the coffee table by the window, and said with a hint of emotion: "Tomorrow is New Year's Eve, and it is also the wedding day of the eldest young master and Miss Qian. Master, you can't attend. Miss Qian will probably nag you countless times."
A hint of melancholy flashed across Lan Xiyue's eyes, and she sighed softly, "Yes, it's a pity to miss Big Brother and Duoduo's wedding banquet. I can only silently wish them a happy marriage and long-lasting health from thousands of miles away."
Chuchun was just about to speak to comfort her, but she saw Lan Xiyue open the folding fan in her hand with a "swish", and the melancholy in her heart was instantly replaced by a free and easy look.
A smile appeared on the corner of her lips, and she casually clapped her folding fan in her palm: "Forget it, there's no point in thinking about it. Let's go down and join in the New Year's fun!"
"Okay, okay!" Chuxia immediately jumped for joy, and the gloom on her face disappeared.
The master, servant and two others went downstairs and joined the noisy crowd.
On both sides of the street, the shouts of vendors can be heard one after another. There are people selling candied haws, blowing sugar figures, writing Spring Festival couplets, and hanging lanterns. The dazzling array of goods is overwhelming, and the rich festive atmosphere is overwhelming.
Lan Xiyue was in high spirits and said loudly to Chuchun and Chuxia beside her, "I'm having a great time today. Just buy whatever you like. It's my treat!"
Upon hearing this, Chuchun and Chuxia smiled in surprise and bowed quickly, "Thank you, Master!"
An Yi, who was following behind, rubbed his hands, put on a simple smile, and stepped forward and said, "Master, what about my subordinates? You can't be partial."
Lan Xiyue turned around, glanced at An Yi with a mischievous smile in her eyes, and waved her hand generously: "Okay! I'll cover all the expenses for the three of you today!" Before she finished speaking, she neatly pulled out a thick stack of silver bills from her wide sleeve pocket and gave a few to each of them.
Chuchun, Chuxia and Anyi were holding the banknotes, their faces beaming with joy.
Lan Xiyue waved her fan at them casually and said, "Go and have fun by yourselves. Take whatever you like and we'll meet at the inn lobby later." After saying that, without waiting for their reaction, she turned around and, like a nimble fish, dived into the more crowded and noisy crowd on the left.
Chu Xia subconsciously tried to follow, but An Yi stepped in front of her and stopped her. "Hey," An Yi lowered his voice, "The master has ordered us to gather at the inn, meaning that she doesn't want us to follow. Don't worry, with the master's abilities, who on this street can touch her?"
Upon hearing this, Chuxia could only snort, took Chuchun's arm, turned and walked towards a stall selling pearl jewelry, and was soon attracted by those exquisite little gadgets.
An Yi folded his arms and followed the two girls silently, not too far away, scanning the surroundings with a vigilant look.
Chu Xia picked out a pearl flower, turned around and saw An Yi, and deliberately said angrily: "Why are you following us?"
An Yi scratched the back of his head and chuckled, "There are a lot of people here and there are many eyes. You two are not as good at fighting as the master. What if you meet someone who is blind? Of course I have to protect you."
After hearing this, Chu Xia curled up the corners of her mouth and snorted, but she didn't chase him away and continued to choose with great interest.
Lan Xiyue strolled leisurely, feeling the atmosphere of the world.
However, she hadn't walked far when she felt like she was being watched. She remained calm and glanced at the crowd of people behind her. Sure enough, she caught a glimpse of a few furtive figures looming in the crowd.
A cold arc appeared at the corner of her lips, and she turned around and seemed to casually turn into a relatively secluded alley.
The alley is far away from the hustle and bustle of the main street. With only a few closed back doors, it seems particularly deep and deserted.
Lan Xiyue stopped in the middle of the alley and turned around leisurely.
Three burly, unfriendly-looking men blocked the alley entrance and were approaching her step by step. They were wearing coarse shorts, their eyes were greedy and fierce, and it was obvious that they were not here with good intentions.
Lan Xiyue raised her eyebrows, gently waving the folding fan in her hand, and said with a hint of amusement: "Brothers, I wonder what brings you here, following me all the way?"
The big man in the lead grinned, revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth. His eyes wandered over Lan Xiyue's pretty face like a poisonous snake, and he laughed hoarsely: "Hehe, pretty boy, you're so damn handsome! Stop talking nonsense, be smart and hand over all the banknotes you have on you! If we are satisfied, we will send you to a good place." He deliberately emphasized the word "good", and the vulgarity in his tone was self-evident.
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