“I’m doing this for your own good! Do you want those pure men downstairs to draw their knives?” Although he was a beauty-killer, most of those beauties were taken. To prevent chaos at the Red Yan Pavilion, she had to keep this silly goose from appearing, otherwise, the world would truly be in chaos.
“Do you think they would dare?”
Before her words could fall, Dong Fang Che’s cold voice negated them. He was a Wang – would he fear these nobodies? Turning his head, he looked at Lan Ling’er, a triumphant smile on his lips. So, she was jealous!
A wild wind swept by, and the Red Yan Pavilion rang out with pleasant bell sounds.
“Was this your idea too?” The beautiful voice made it hard to believe his wang fei had such a clever mind.
“Of course!” This was her design based on modern wind chimes, and she was pleased with herself!
Yan Ran stood opposite them, giving a thumbs-up as the bells rang, her face full of pride. The music was quite successful!
“Let’s go quickly!” Seeing Dong Fang Che’s enjoyable expression, Lan Ling’er pulled him inside. She knew of a secret passage created by Yan Ran for her.
“Are you pulling this Wang to do something sneaky?” Retracted his enjoying ears, he was pushed into the room by her, sitting carefree on the bed.
“Shut your ivory-less mouth! I’m thinking of your precious life!” Pressing the vase on the bedside, the bed sank, revealing a dark hole.
“Are you trying to murder your husband?”
“Fortunately, he was quick-eyed and quick-handed; otherwise, he would have fallen in an embarrassing manner. Just now he praised her intelligence, and now everything was back to square one. This woman must have left her brain outside!
Let’s go!” Closing his eyes, he pulled the talkative Dong Fang Chen and jumped down.
“Ah!” Everything was pitch black, only hearing Lan Ling’er’s nervous cry.
The bed returned to its original state as if nothing had happened!
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Tired after a long day, she looked at the scattered silver coins on the table and smiled faintly. After deducting extra expenses, she still earned 500 taels. It was fortunate that Ling’er suggested charging silver taels, and that the guests and judges accepted it; otherwise, she would have had her Red Face Pavilion torn down.
“Knock knock!” Just as she was about to extinguish the lamp and sleep, the nervous knocking at the door dispelled her fatigue, and she dragged herself to open it.
“Brother!” Opening the door and seeing Luo Ran’s worried face, Yan Ran was startled and quickly helped him sit down.
“Yan Ran, our plan is progressing! I’ve already notified the White Lotus Sect members; they are preparing and will take action on the fifth of next month!”
Taking the tea Yan Ran handed over, he slowly sipped it, and his purplish lips gradually calmed down.
“Really? That’s great! Brother, we can finally fulfill our ancestors’ wish!” Yan Ran jumped up excitedly, looking at the moon with bright eyes, “Brother, look!”
“It’s that prince!” He suppressed his worried expression, following Yan Ran’s gaze with a hint of hatred flashing in his eyes.
“Brother, rest for a while! I’ll go!” Yan Ran quickly put on black clothes, covered half her face with a cloth, and jumped out the window.
“Your Highness, we’re out so late. If the Emperor and Empress discover us, I wouldn’t dare to defy their orders!” Eunuch Li followed behind, complaining.
“Eunuch Li, you’re afraid of offending my parents, but aren’t you afraid of me? Keep talking and I’ll cut out your tongue!” Dong Fang Hong threatened, turning back.
“Yes!” Eunuch Li hurriedly covered his mouth, trembling.
Yan Ran quietly followed, gripping her sword, secretly tracking them to uncover their plot.
Much better! Little Yi, I’ve been thinking today, and I’ve decided to sell this Shen residence. Living here feels empty, and we don’t have much money left. The funds Ling’er provided are almost used up, and I don’t want to trouble her anymore!
I’ll sell this house first, then rent a small place, so we’ll have more money for the second half of our lives. What do you think?”
Since her parents passed away, she hadn’t gone out for a long time. Last time, thanks to Ling’er’s help with the hooligans harassing Little Yi, she would have been completely alone.
“What Miss says makes sense! Miss Ling’er has been so good to us, often coming to chat and bringing silver. We can’t accept her money anymore!” Little Yi was full of gratitude for Lan Ling’er. Fortunately, she was there to talk with Miss; otherwise, Miss wouldn’t be as cheerful. Miss was reluctant to sell the old house, but she repays kindness, so selling it was a last resort.
Yanran listened through the paper window, unable to help but smile: So, Ling’er is a great philanthropist!
As she tiptoed away from the old residence and walked on the deserted street, she thought about telling Luo Ran this in the morning. However, when she went upstairs, she saw his room was still lit, so she knocked and called out,
“Yanran, how did it go?” He had been worried about her absence, and seeing her now eased his concern.
“Brother, Dong Fanghong went to the old residence.”
I’ve seen it, and only two young girls live there! Brother, I learned a secret!” Yanran sat in the chair, drank some hot tea, and continued: “Ling’er has been helping the master and servant of the Shen residence. They’ve known each other for a long time!”
“What about Dong Fanghong?” Luo Ran asked, focused on the purpose of Dong Fanghong’s visit.
“Actually, it was just a false alarm! Dong Fanghong has taken a fancy to the young lady of the Shen residence and wants to marry her!” She found it laughable that she had followed him for two streets and almost froze to death.
“Is it that simple?” Luo Ran wiped the sword with a cloth and turned back to Yanran.
“Yes, it is! Brother, what are you doubting?”
“Yanran, it’s not that I’m being suspicious! This matter is of great importance, and we cannot have any slip-ups. Your life, my life, and the lives of many believers depend on this. Do you understand?” He had been converted for a long time and didn’t want their efforts ruined by any mistakes.
“Freeze to death, serves you right!” Lifting her head, her eyes teary. This guy who didn’t understand romance should be shot!
“You heartless woman! Following you early in the morning and getting dizzy! Are you trying to get yourself killed?” Dong Fang Che gritted his teeth, angrily shouting at Lan Ling’er who was crouching on the ground.
“Dong Fang Che, let’s go watch the sunrise! The sunrise during snowfall must be beautiful!” Lan Ling’er stopped crying and laughed, suddenly standing up and pulling Dong Fang Che towards the mountain.
Is this woman crazy? Dong Fang Che thought to himself.
“You know? When I was young, whenever it snowed, the orphanage mother would take me to watch the sunrise and sunset. She once told me that the most beautiful moments in life are watching the sunrise and sunset. Now, I want to take her to see the sunrise!” Lan Ling’er smiled at Dong Fang Che and spoke softly.
“What’s so good about the sunrise? Let’s go home!” Did she think the prince had nothing better to do? He took a few steps back, wanting to leave, but was pushed back by Lan Ling’er.
“Accompanying a beautiful woman to see the sunrise is giving you face, understand? Cherish it! Look! The sunrise!”
During Lan Ling’er’s speech, the sun emerged through the clouds, revealing its reddened face. Brilliant sunlight filtered through the dark yellow leaves, penetrating the morning mist, spreading over them.
“The sunrise is beautiful, isn’t it?” She turned to the seemingly stunned Dong Fang Che, her smile growing wider.
“Just okay!” Though he denied it, his heart was captivated by the dreamlike scenery. He withdrew his surprised gaze and responded coldly.
