Chapter 144 Chess Piece

In the city shrouded in night, many unknown things are destined to happen quietly. It is most of these behind-the-scenes manipulators who always live in the dark. In a lake in Jiangning City, an inconspicuous fishing boat is moored in the middle of the lake.

Lin Shiya said respectfully, "Lord, you have let Xiao Ran enter the top four unscathed."

A desolate voice came from the cabin: "Well done, Shiya, I know that you have a grudge against Xiao Ran. However, you should also know that I have always been rewarded and punished, and you should be very clear about the consequences of disrupting my plan. Unexpectedly, this person disrupted my plan and implicated so many forces that it might be more clever than the original plan. This important link is absolutely not allowed to make mistakes.

Lin Shiya seemed to be in awe of the Lord and said respectfully, "I dare not."

The Lord continued: "A group of jumping clowns dare to ruin my plan, and I will let them know the consequences." The boat slowly rowed away, leaving only a long wave on the surface of the water, and everything gradually recovered as before, as if nothing had happened.

The morning sun shines into the county guard through the clouds, dispelling the coolness of late autumn. The courtyard is deep. Xia Ruoyan stood in front of the garden and looked at the big autumn chrysanthemums. As soon as a hand next to the flower stem beside him was stopped by Mo Xianyun: "Brother Xiao, these flowers are in full bloom. If it is taken off, it will wither soon. It's enough to look at the smoke like this.

Xiao Ran originally wanted to pick one and wear it on her head, but when she heard Xia Ruoyan say so, she withdrew her hand. He said, "It's a pity that no one knows how to appreciate the beautiful flowers. Flowers are like this, and so are people.

Xia Ruoyan can always hear a sadness from Xiao Ran's words and said, "Flowers are not beautiful because someone watches them. They just want to bloom their beauty to their heart's content, even for a short time."

Xiao Ran seemed to have some understanding and forgot to take a look at the intelligent woman and said, "Yes, if it is a grass, no one will ever pay attention to it, and there will always be an attractive opportunity to watch it when the flowers bloom."

Xia Ruoyan suddenly said, "Brother Xiao, is there any way to make flowers bloom in the world?"

"Yes." Xiao Ran pondered for a long time.

Xia Ruoyan just asked casually and knew that it was impossible. She didn't expect Xiao Ran to answer like this. Looking at Xiao Ran with a pair of bright eyes, he said, "Really?"

Xiao Ran nodded and smiled. Xia Ruoyan never asked what Xiao Ran didn't say, because she knew that Xiao Ran would naturally tell her what she wanted to say. There is a huge sycamore tree in the courtyard, and now the bare branches are scattered with a few leaves. Under the tree is a simple stone platform with a set of tea sets. The two paced here and sat down.

Xia Ruoyan lifted the purple clay pot high and gently put her left hand on her right wrist. Let the tea go straight down, lift it up and down to pour water, and repeat it three times. The water flow is three high and three low, and the tea leaves turn in the water. The rise and fall of the pot is extremely natural. It is the "Three Nod" of Phoenix in the tea ceremony.

Xiao Ran picked up the teacup and said, "The tea ceremony of Yan'er is really smart."

Xia Ruoyan smiled indifferently and said, "Brother Xiao is ready for the top four tomorrow?"

Xiao Ran said, "Sooner or later, it will come. It's better to refresh yourself than to spend a day practicing."

Xia Ruoyan nodded and said, "Where are the third brother and the slender ones? Why didn't you see anyone early in the morning?

"The third brother told me yesterday that he would be satisfied with taking the fourth place. If he drew a group with me, he would admit defeat. If it is Feng Lian'er or Murong Yunfeng, try to aggravate their injuries. Maybe he wants to share some stress for me."

Xia Ruoyan also knew that the relationship between the three brothers was excellent, and they were really thinking about each other. He sighed, "How many brothers you have in your life are really enviable." Xiao Ran knew that Xia Ruoyan's identity and temperament were difficult to have a confidant. No wonder she secretly ran out.

At this time, a maid came over from a distance and said, "Miss, there are guests in the living room who claim to be your friend. If you don't see them, the maidservant will send them away."

Xia Ruoyan specially told her not to see guests today and accompany Xiao Ran for a break. If the maidservant hadn't seen the two well dressed and extraordinary, she wouldn't have dared to disturb them. Seeing Xia Ruoyan's uncertain appearance, Xiao Ran said, "I'll go and have a look with you."

Li Zhun, the king of Huainan in gorgeous clothes in the living room, sat on a chair tasting tea. The girl next to him pouted her little mouth and tilted her head to one side. Li Zhun shook his head and said, "Isn't it just playing all day? Didn't Dad bring you here?"

The pink skirt girl's exquisitely carved jade face was like a porcelain doll and hummed, "Dad doesn't keep his words. I won't believe it anymore."

The bead curtain opened, and Xia Ruoyan and Xiao Ran came out together. Xia Ruoyan was stunned when she saw the two and saluted the middle-aged man, "Godfather, Qingqing, when did you come here? Don't say hello to let Yaner prepare early."

Li Zhun smiled and said, "Walking in private, I don't want to disturb others."

Li Qing hurriedly ran over and took Xia Ruoyan's hand and said, "Sister Yaner, I was supposed to come yesterday, but my father was delayed."

The girl looked at Xiao Ran beside Xia Ruoyan and said, "This is Yan'er's sweetheart. Sure enough, she is not comparable to those prince's children."

Xia Ruoyan blushed and said, "Dead girl, make fun of me as soon as you come."

Introduced to both sides: "Godfather, this is Xiao Ran. Brother Xiao, this is my godfather. Just call me Uncle Li. This is my childhood playmate Qingqing.

Xia Ruoyan did not explain the identity of the other party, and Xiao Ran could also guess that he must be a big man and arched his hand and said, "Miss Li and Uncle Li, I'm Xiao Ran."

Li Zhun looked up and down at Xiao Ran and said, "I saw you yesterday and heard your name. Yan'er's vision is not bad. I believe Shuangtian will like you.

"Auncle Li is flattered."

Xia Ruoyan and Li Qing talked happily, as if they couldn't finish their words. My daughter's family's mind whispered in her boudoir. Li Qing said, "How did you and Brother Xiao know each other?"

Xia Ruoyan hesitated for a long time to tell the embbe that the flower picker was caught by the flower bee. Li Qing, who smiled, burst into tears and covered his stomach and rolled.

"Oh, no... It's so funny... I know my stomach hurts."

"No laughing, dead girl. If you laugh again, I want you to look good."

Li Qing covered his stomach and smiled for a while before saying, "Okay, okay, I don't laugh... Haha... Haha... What an old-fashioned hero to save beauty. Is that how you like him? I remember that you didn't look at many children in the palace when you were a child.

Xia Ruoyan's expression seemed to return to that stormy, lightning and thundery night and said, "You won't understand what it's like to be in despair and see hope. Moreover, he didn't know any martial arts at the beginning, and his body was seriously injured, and he was being chased by the three major factions of the devil. He can leave alone regardless of me, but he also chooses to take action..."

Xia Ruoyan said little by little about how she has been with Xiao Ran so far. Li Qing also sighed when she heard it, and she was afraid that she would be involuntarily. Li Qing suddenly said, "Do you have that?"

"Which one?"

Li Qing said for a long time, "Stupid, kiss. Will he not be moved by Sister Xia's beauty?

Xia Ruoyan had two red clouds on her cheek and said, "Dead girl, what have you been thinking about all day?"

"I'm just curious."

Xia Ruoyan shook her head blankly: "No."

“...”

Xiao Ran and Li Zhun are also quite related. Whether it is astronomical geography or Jianghu strange things, they can do it. Both sides were extremely surprised. Li Zhun has been taught by a bachelor in the palace since he was three years old and has read a lot of books. Be proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. Although Xiao Ran received training at the age of six and started late, he almost never forgot it. The hardships were not what ordinary people could imagine. The two talked about each other for a long time.

The next morning, because Li Zhun was inconvenient to reveal his identity, he had important things to deal with. Only Li Qing followed Xia Ruoyan to watch the battle. Li Qing's identity is also a relative of Xia Ruoyan. Xiao Ran was also shocked when Xia Ruoyan tore down the identity of Li Zhun's father and daughter. The identity of the prince is not available to everyone. There is no more than two slaps.