Concealing evil intentions in one's heart is a great sin.

  The streets are paved with bluestone, stretching far into the distance. The thin moonlight shines brightly, casting a soft glow over the pink walls and black tiles or the glazed golden roofs of the buildings, adding a touch of poetic charm to the bustling city of Chang'an.

  The shouting of the coachmen and the rumbling of the carriage wheels, the fluttering of wine flags in the wind and the banners in front of the gambling houses, are woven into a colorful picture.

  The crowd in front of the small stall dispersed, and everything returned to calmness.

  The lights were shining brightly, and the streets were crowded with people coming and going without a break. Suddenly, it became quiet and deserted.

  "Big brother, you've played with the jade enough, it's time to go back!"

  A young man in a blue alchemist's long gown emerged from the darkness, his face revealing an expression of helplessness.

  This young man is Nalan Fengyin's disciple Jun Shihun, and the other young vendor is the young master of the Jun family, Jun Wunian.

  "Second brother, can't you just let me play for a little while longer?"

  You looked at your younger brother's serious face and felt a headache. Although he was the older brother, why was he so afraid of his second brother?

  "I wonder what will happen if I tell Mother about you secretly taking out and selling the gambling stones from the Xian Shi Gambling House? Will Big Brother be confined for a month or half a year? Alas, it's really hard to guess!"

  Your voice trailed off with a hint of doubt.

  "Damn it! You're ruthless, I'm going back - isn't that enough?"

  Jun Wen heard his words and her expression fell.

  Walking into the darkness, he removed the disguise from his face, revealing a delicate and exquisite eyebrow and eye outline, a pair of watery ink pupils, exuding an air of playfulness and disrespect. A long string of sky blue ice crystal earrings on his ears added a few touches of unruliness to his appearance.

  Feng Mei Xue didn't know that they had directly made the young master of Jun's family lose all his money today, and a group of people were walking on the street looking at one after another prosperous gambling house.

  These gambling houses were opened by powerful forces and welcomed guests from all over the country.

  "You're coming to Macau for the first time and don't know your way around, so just stay at our Lan's place first!"

  Lan Xi's face showed a few points of unease as he asked timidly, with a hint of pleading.

  This time he came back alone, it's impossible to say that he wasn't afraid. If they were together, he could also muster up some courage.

  "Cut! You coward!"

  A cold and clear voice fell, looking at Lan Xi's timid appearance, couldn't help but despise her a little.

  "I'm just timid, what's wrong with that? It's not like I've committed murder or arson, is being timid a crime?"

  Lan Xi's face turned red, her eyes became slightly moist, and a hint of pain appeared on her normally honest face.

  When she heard his words, Qingyi was also stunned for a moment, and after careful consideration, she felt that his words were not unreasonable.

  It's not shameful for someone to be timid!

  She shouldn't use her own standards to measure others, after all everyone's experiences are different, and whether he is timid or brave, she has nothing to gossip about.

  "Lanxi's courage is not small, when the red fox arrives, you still stick to the front. It's normal for people to be more timid when they are close to their hometown, there's nothing to be ashamed of!"

  Feng Mei Xue looked at the two of them in a stalemate, her lips slightly opening, and her soft voice fell.

  "We promised the elder to send you back, so we will definitely see you off to the West. We'll accompany you to the Lan family's place for now, and make other arrangements after dawn."

  Lan Xi's eyes moistened as soon as he heard her voice. Looking at her encouraging gaze, he made up his mind to be strong and brave.

  "Do you still remember where Lan's family moved to?"

  Feng Mei Xue saw the flame of faith burning in his eyes, and showed a relieved expression, opening her mouth to ask faintly.

  "Mmm! Of course I remember!"

  Lan Xi nodded heavily and led a group of people towards the Lan family's mansion.

  This Xuanming City is extremely large in area. The Lan family's estate, located in the west of the city, covers a vast expanse of land that belongs to the Lan family as far as the eye can see.

  In the city of Xuanming, the Lan family is considered one of the top families, renowned for their medical skills and alchemy. They are a family of doctors with a high status in both Xuanming City and the entire Yunmeng Empire. The Jun family has been friends with the Lan family for generations, and they are both prominent figures in the world of medicine.

  "What kind of people are you?"

  As soon as the group of people approached the Lan Mansion, they heard the cold shout of the guard at the door. Looking at their condescending expression, it seemed that they were used to seeing people coming to ask for medicine, so they didn't take these young people seriously.

  No matter who it is, when they need something from others, they still have to speak nicely and politely.

  They have seen many high-ranking officials who, when they need something from the Lan family, still have to put aside all their airs.

  "It's so late, our Lan Mansion doesn't receive guests at this hour. If you have any business, come back tomorrow and line up!"

  Another guard, also with a bad attitude, said directly and classified them as people seeking medicine.

  "Young master Lan is returning home, and you dare to block his way? When the time comes and the clan leader blames us, can you take responsibility?"

  Mo Yan's voice was cold and detached, falling like a thrown object, exuding an air of superiority that made the guards all tremble.

  His long hair floated gently in the night wind, and his whole person was a bit blurry.

  "What nonsense are you spouting! There's only one young master in our Lan Manor, and that's Young Master Lan Fan!"

  The guard, after being stunned for a moment, immediately spoke in an angry tone, completely forgetting that there were other young masters in the Lan Manor.

  Hearing their words, Lan Xi's face couldn't help but look a bit ugly.

  If it weren't for someone framing them back then, they wouldn't have had to flee their hometown and now that they've returned to their ancestral land, they're actually being rejected and shut out.

  Feng Mei Xue gently patted Lan Xi's shoulder, telling him not to worry.

  "You people of Lan Manor are really arrogant. You're just a gatekeeper, yet you dare to be disrespectful to your master! Isn't there anyone in charge coming out?"

  A sweet and clear voice, accompanied by a strong soul power, was transmitted to a very far place, startling many people.

  "What's going on so late at night? Why is it so noisy?"

  A faint and soft voice slowly echoed out, a sedan chair came to a stop in front of the Lan Mansion.

  "Big sister is back!"

  The guards were all stunned, looking over at a group of maids surrounding a young woman who was walking towards them. Although it wasn't raining, one of the maids was still holding an umbrella to block the wind for her.

  The autumn wind whispers, the reeds dance in the air, and the moonlight spreads a sheet of silver across the streets.

  The woman in her hand holding a heater, a cherry red silk skirt outside draped over a bright yellow velvet cloak with five-color tassel flowers embroidered on it, looking exceptionally gorgeous.

  As the woman approached, Feng Yuxue saw that she had a somewhat pale complexion, looking like someone who was still recovering from a serious illness. On her head, she wore a crystal-like hairpin with a long golden earring embedded with rubies that hung down to her shoulders.

  She seemed as if she might be blown away by the wind with every step she took.

  This woman is none other than Lan Jia's young mistress, Lan Yu Rou.

  "Big sister, you're back just in time! Someone just pretended to be our family's young master!"

  Guarding against flattery, looking at big sister Lan Rouxian, showing a flattering expression, pointing in the direction of Lan Xi and others.

  The young lady is the most spoiled person by Lan's ancestors, as long as she is satisfied, she will have a good life. Moreover, the best-tempered and gentlest person in the Lan family is this young lady.

  "What? Something like this actually happened!"

  Lan's pale face turned even whiter, seemingly due to shock, and became a few shades more transparent.

  Her gaze followed his arm, looking to the side, and in an instant, she saw a stranger with a straight figure and extraordinary elegance, and was immediately attracted to him.

  A sudden tremor in his chest, as if he had been struck by a high-voltage electric current, his mind went completely blank, and no one else even noticed.

  "Older sister Wan Rou!"

  Lan Xi saw Lan Wei Rou and her eyes reddened involuntarily, calling out in a loud voice.

  Upon hearing this familiar voice, Lan Rouyu finally shifted her entranced heart over and saw the familiar face of Lan Xi. She opened her mouth, somewhat taken aback.

  There is also a deep and complex color in the surprise, which is not like joy, but with a hint of disgust.

  When her face still showed a gentle and elegant smile, she perfectly demonstrated the demeanor of a mature and refined lady.

  "Lanxi, you're back, it's really great!"

  Her joyful voice, paired with her excitedly flushed face, looked truly overjoyed.

  "Ah, I'm back!"

  Lan Xi nodded, her voice full of excitement, as if she had found a reliance, and the bottom of her eyes became even more tender.

  Feng Mei Xue saw Lan Wan Rou staring at Mo Yan Hua in a daze, and felt slightly displeased. It was as if her own treasure was being coveted by someone else, this feeling stronger than ever before.

  And she caught a glimpse of the disgust in Lan Wei's eyes, although it was only a faint expression, but it made her feel vigilant.

  In this noble family, where is there still a pure person?

  Which one is not a wolf in sheep's clothing, waiting for an opportunity to get the greatest benefit.

  Some people appear to be friendly and smiling on the surface, but behind their backs they are hiding knives and needles. Such people are far more terrifying than those who openly wield swords and guns!

  "Big sister, what's this?"

  Shou Wei heard that Lan Ou Ruo actually knew this person, his face immediately changed, and his voice trembled with a few words of inquiry.

  "He is the young master of the Lan family, you quickly go and inform the ancestors!"

  Lan Wan's face revealed a faint smile, and she said softly, her eyes warm and pure, looking nothing like the gaze that a woman from a noble family should possess.

  She coughed a few times, her eyes looking at Mo Yanhua and Feng Meixue with a friendly smile.

  "Who are these people in Lanxi?"

  "These few people are my friends, this time thanks to them for sending me back."

  Lan Xi's face revealed a shy smile as he introduced Feng Mian Xue and the others to Lan Wan Rou, without any guard up.

  "Thanks for sending Lanxi back, everyone come in quickly!"

  Lan Wan's gentle eyes looked at Mo Yanhua, really wanting to take off his bamboo hat and see what he looked like. Such a magnificent man must have a face that matches his temperament.

  "Go and arrange for several side rooms to be prepared for a few honored guests."

  "Yes, young lady!"

  The maid behind her said respectfully and hurriedly walked into the house to prepare.

  "This woman is definitely a tough cookie!"

  Feng Mei Xue secretly evaluated in her heart, looking at those maids being so afraid of Lan Wan Rou, it can be seen that her prestige in the manor is not low. Moreover, her gaze is too pure, so pure that it seems fake, making Feng Mei Xue have no good feelings towards her.

  The environment she was in doomed her to be at odds with each other, brothers and sisters vying with each other, ending up in a life-and-death struggle.

  After such a cruel struggle, who can still be gentle and harmless all the way through?

  It's always right to be prepared and on guard, no matter whether this Lan Wei Rou is genuinely pure or fake!

  The faint moonlight makes the originally quiet night scene become enchanting. The clear radiance falls down, like a lover's melancholic eyes.

  In the Lan Mansion, all kinds of orchids are planted, with a refreshing fragrance that is soothing to the heart. Many of the orchids are rare and precious varieties, a feast for the eyes.

  "The Blue Mansion is so beautiful!"

  Asakusa followed Feng Yuxue's back, her big eyes rounded and staring at the surrounding flowers and grass, saying in admiration.

  "Our ancestors in Lanfu particularly loved orchids, be careful not to knock over these orchids!"

  Lan Wanru saw the orchid in the shallow grass and wanted to pick one, she immediately spoke softly, with a hint of disdain flashing at the bottom of her eyes.

  With such a sloppy maid, it seems that these few people are not big shots either. It seems she was overthinking things.

  "Oh! So that's it! Sorry, I just wanted to pick an orchid for the young lady to take a look!"

  Asakusa stuck out her tongue and smiled mischievously, then pulled her hand back.

  "Every orchid here is worth a thousand gold, if you damage it, you may not be able to afford it!"

  Lan Wanru glanced at Qingshui with a hint of sarcasm and arrogance, as the eldest miss of the Lan family.

  In Yunming City, she was a beauty sought after by many, with suitors lining up at the Lian family's doorstep, her face and family background giving her the capital to be proud of!

  "Miss Lan is really thoughtful!"

  Feng Mei Xue heard her tone of disdain for shallow grass and naturally understood that she was referring to herself in this speech.

  After all, Asakusa is the person by her side, whatever happens, it's still blamed on her.

  "Don't get me wrong, I didn't mean to say you're poor!"

  Lan Wei explained it carefully, fearing they would misunderstand.

  But in Feng Mi Xue and the others' ears, her explanation sounded more like boasting and reminding, as if she was afraid they hadn't caught her drift, so she deliberately repeated it again.

  "Take a few honored guests to the side room to rest! Lanxiang will follow me to see the old ancestor, he knows you're back and will be overjoyed!"

  Lan Wanrou and Lan Xiqian went to pay their respects to the elderly ancestor of the Lan family, while Feng Miao Xue and Mo Yanhua were led by the maidservants to their respective rooms to rest.

  The Lan Mansion has two gardens, east and west. The East Garden is built on the mountain and by the water, where the direct descendants of the Lan family live. The West Garden is a place with artificial hills and flowers, where guests reside.

  Between the two gardens lies a deep pool of water, its surface vast and wide, with algae growing in every direction, and willows along the shore swaying gently.

  Walking through the ancient and elegant waterside pavilion, Feng Mianxue looked at the flying eaves and ridge tiles as well as the couplets on the doors of the houses along the way, all of which exuded a refined atmosphere. The Lan family was a scholarly family with strict discipline for their children.

  "You'll be staying here tonight!"

  The maid pointed at the two side rooms with an unpleasant attitude, apparently looking down on their simple appearance and not taking them as any high-ranking officials.

  "Only two rooms?! We have so many people, and you Lang Manor are so short on rooms?"

  Asakusa's words were straightforward and quick, directly pointing at the maid girl. Her clear voice pierced the vital point, making the maid who originally wanted to make things difficult for them blush without warning.

  "This is the young lady's orders, you can do as you like! If you think the place is too small, then go sleep on the big streets outside!"

  This maid was Lan Wei's personal maid, named Qingmou. Thinking of Miss's instructions in her ear, she gained some confidence.

  "We know, you can go!"

  Feng Mei's eyes narrowed as she gazed at her smug little face, without any harsh words, but it made her feel inexplicably afraid for no reason, and she hastily walked outside to report back to Lan Wanrou.

  "Miss, how can you just let her go like that? I think we should put her head directly into the chamber pot to vent our anger!"

  Liu Li's face also showed a huffy expression, seeing a small maid, she dared to show off in front of the young lady, she was really fed up.

  "Hmph!"

  Everyone who heard this couldn't help but burst out laughing, and they had to admire her for coming up with such a clever way to tease people!

  "Take a rest! You four have been troubled for one night, we will send Lanxi back today and leave tomorrow. There is no need to get too entangled with them, just consider it as the guest house room is not enough, so be content with one night!"

  Feng Mei Xue said lightly, soothing the emotions of several people. Whether others look up to her or not is their freedom. She herself knows whether she has the capital to make people look up to her, and that's enough!

  But she was just a stranger, why should she care how they looked at her!

  "Miss, since you don't bother with those petty people, we won't bother with them either!"

  Asakusa nodded in agreement, thinking that Feng Muxue's words were reasonable.

  The four of them headed towards their room, fortunately there were two beds, two people slept on one bed, which was enough.

  Feng Meixue and Mo Yanhua also walked into the bedroom, closing the door behind them. Along the way, they had been wind-swept and rain-soaked, and none of them had rested well, even though they had spent the previous night in a tent. Because her heart was preoccupied with the safety of others, Feng Meixue was also restless, and she hadn't slept soundly.

  "I also don't know if Lian Chen and Ling Xuan have escaped safely?"

  Feng Mei Xue sat on the soft couch, one hand propping up her cheek, with a look of deep worry on her face. She had promised her elder brother to take good care of Zi Ling Xuan, hoping that nothing would happen to her.

  "Rest assured, Lian Chen will definitely protect Ling Xuan well. That guy's identity is not simple at all. No matter how big the danger is, he can handle it!"

  Mo Yan's gentle pats on her hand, with his soothing and prolonged tone, had a magical power that calmed her down.

  "Lotus Dust? Didn't he return to secular life already? Besides that deadly abbot position, what else is there?"

  Feng Mei Xue's curiosity was piqued, her thick and curled eyelashes, dotted with sparkling starlight, added a touch of charm and allure in the dim glow of the lamp.

  "Lotus Dust is a person from the spiritual realm, and he also has the blood of the divine clan. I remember my master mentioning that he was a descendant of the Moon Upper Divine Clan, but I don't know why he ended up in the Buddhist sect. I think it's highly likely that he was stolen away by the Buddhist sect, haha!"

  Mo Yanhua took out a cloak and wrapped her slender body in it, lest she catch cold. Her body was now delicate and weak, how could she withstand the autumn chill?

  "Lotus Dust on the Moon! Is that really the name of that little monk?"

  Feng Mei Xue's sweet and clear voice gently fell, more moving than the music of the heavens.

  "Hmm! That's right! Yue Shang Lian Chen is that guy's name, a divine bloodline, always bursts out with potential at the most critical moment, so he definitely won't die!"

  Mo Yanhua was very confident in Lotus Dust, and there wasn't a hint of worry on her face.

  "But---you've been talking for half a day, isn't Lian Chen very safe, and Ling Xuan not in danger?"

  Feng Mei Xue said with a mixture of laughter and tears, looking at Mo Yan Hua's confident and handsome face, wondering where he got his confidence from.

  "If Lian Chen is safe, then Ling Xuan won't have any problems either. Can't you see? When he looks at Ling Xuan, his eyes have the same sparkle as when I look at you."

  Mo Yanhua wrapped her in his arms, smelling the fragrance on her body, and his face was filled with satisfaction and happiness.

  "Hmm!"

  Feng Mei Xue leaned against his body, thinking that no matter how great the danger was, he would always protect her at all costs.

  Lotus dust must also be extremely fond of Ling Xuan. As long as he still has a breath, Ling Xuan is equally safe.

  Thinking of this, she also felt at ease.

  "It's late at night, let's get some rest!"

  "Hmm!"

  Feng Mei Xue changed into a set of pajamas and lay down on the bed with fresh sheets, finally relaxing.

  "Xue Er, you still look a bit unhappy? What's wrong? Is something uncomfortable?"

  Mo Yanhua lay on the bed, gently wrapping her waist, her voice with a few warm and caring questions.

  "I just don't like other women, I've always been staring at you!"

  Phoenix's snow-powdered tender lips, slightly pouting, the absolutely beautiful face also becomes vivid due to this lovely expression, with a hint of vinegar in her voice.

  "The way you pout is really cute. If you don't like staying at the Lan's house, we can leave early tomorrow morning, okay?"

  Mo Yanhua looked at Feng Mianxue with a doting smile on her face, gently pinched her jade-like nose, and said with a shallow smile.

  "Hmm! Now Lanxi has also arrived at the Lan's house safely, tomorrow we should leave too."

  Phoenix Snow entered his arms, her small hands gently pulling at his hem, a few points of satisfaction on her face.

  "By the way, what about the nine poisonous cauldrons? How's your investigation going?"

  "Hmm, I've already sent someone to investigate. If nothing unexpected happens, we should be able to find some clues on Nan Gong's body. Moreover, Nalan Bo's residence is also within Xuan Ming City. If he finds out you're here, he'll definitely rush over immediately!"

  Mo Yanhua's fingers gently passed through her hair, the action full of pampering.

  "Hehe, anyway we'll meet sooner or later, no need to rush. Where will we stay after leaving Lanfu tomorrow?"

  Feng Mei Xue smelled the refreshing plum fragrance on his body and her lips curled up slightly with a hint of a smile.

  "As long as I'm here, you won't have nowhere to live! I have a mansion in Yunmeng City, but it hasn't been decorated yet. When the time comes, you can do whatever you want with it!"

  Mo Yanhua smiled and said, with a gentle expression on his handsome face, and an inexplicable aura of dominance in his tone.

  "Okay, then we can go shopping tomorrow and decorate our new home!"

  Feng Mei Xue's face lit up with a hint of excitement, thinking that they could decorate their new home together, her heart felt a wave of warmth.

  "Hmm, as long as you're happy, arrange it however you like!"

  Mo Yan Hua tightly wrapped her in his arms, gently moving, pressing her body close to himself, transferring the scorching temperature on his body to hers.

  The two people's hair is intertwined, sharing the same pillow, covered by the same quilt, sleeping on the same bed.

  A hundred years of cultivation can lead to sharing a boat together, a thousand years of cultivation can lead to sleeping on the same pillow.

  Piercing through the barriers of time and space, meeting in the vast ocean of people, sharing a common destiny, the wonderful fate is beyond words.

  In the East Garden of Lanfu, lights are shining brightly, and big red lanterns have been hung high up, filling the air with a joyful atmosphere.

  It's said that the young master of Lanxi, who had been missing for many years, suddenly returned. The servants are all guessing and speculating about what he wants, especially on the eve of the clan leader election.

  Even the other young ladies and gentlemen in Lan's mansion felt a sense of unease, thinking that Lan Xi's return this time was definitely not simple.

  They thought the Lanxi family line had long been extinct, never expecting him to return!

  His return made the dark ghosts who secretly participated in the conspiracy against them tremble with fear. It was as if they had seen a vengeful spirit crawling out of its grave, stretching out its hand towards them, seeking revenge from beyond the dead!

  Lan Xi followed Lan Wan Rou, walking through the winding corridors and entering the main hall of the Lan family.

  He raised his head and saw an old man sitting on the high seat in the hall, staring at him with excited eyes.

  "Rong Yu, you go down first!"

  "Yes, our ancestors!"

  Lan Wan bowed and walked out, her eyes fixed on the outside as she left the hall. As she did so, a flash of sinister intent flickered across Lan Xi's face.

  The hall is tastefully decorated with exquisite potted plants.

  The idle people had already dispersed, and when Lanzhou's ancestors saw Lanxi's face, they excitedly waved at him.

  "Come here quickly, child, and let your old ancestor take a look!"

  Lan's old ancestor stood up, opened his eyes wide, and wanted to see Lan Xi's face more clearly. Lan Xi was also his descendant, and Lan Xi's father was one of his most beloved juniors.

  Perhaps it was because he loved him too much that he would be envied and hated by others, and eventually framed to the point of being homeless. Lanxi's parents were even poisoned to death.

  If Lan Mengke hadn't narrowly escaped death that year and cleared his parents' names, he would have really thought he had misjudged the person.

  Now that I think about it, there is still a sense of regret in my heart, and I regret not protecting that child well enough. Now when I see Lan Xi, he can't help but shed tears.

  Without saying much, he simply patted Lancui's back gently and sank into the memories of the past.

  Lan Xi originally thought he would ask questions, or confirm his identity, but nothing happened.

  Until late at night, Lan Xi mysteriously walked out, and in her heart, she didn't know what was wrong with her ancestors either.

  At the same time, in a Lan Xiang Pavilion in the East Garden, Lan Yu Rou was taking a bath under the care of Qing Nuo, with white jade lan flowers floating on the water's surface and the room filled with a fragrant and intoxicating atmosphere.

  "Big sister, you say that Lang Xiang young master has returned at this time, what does he want to do? Looking at the old ancestor's attitude towards him is not ordinary!"

  Qing Ya said doubtfully beside him, having followed Lan Wanrou for so long, she had also learned many tricks.

  "What can a man who is about to die do? Even if he wants to do something, we can make it so that he can't do anything!"

  Her gentle and soft voice spoke out venomous words, her face still wore a smile, revealing pure eyes, harmless like a white lotus floating in the water.

  Some people who shouldn't have come back to life in the first place, since they're going to return, are staying at the forefront of the storm, so it's no wonder she took the initiative to strike first!

  "The young lady is wise and clever, the young sprout knows what to do now!"

  Qing Ya's face revealed a hint of a smile, after helping Lan Rou wipe her body clean, she walked towards the door.

  "Remember to destroy all evidence!"

  Lan Wan's gentle reminder was as if she were saying "don't forget to close the door", with not a hint of unusual color on her face.

  "I understand!"

  Qing Ya held a rope in her hand and hid it under her sleeve.

  She had just returned to Lan Fu, and Lan Xi felt that everything here was so familiar, yet there was a strange atmosphere, completely without the feeling of home.

  He couldn't sleep, so he went out and sat by the pool to get some fresh air. The moonlit pool looked exceptionally calm, with silver ripples dotting the surface of the emerald green water plants.

  He wore a thin and simple shirt with no adornments, looking plain and unpretentious. Just like him as a person, without too much complexity.

  Qing Ya searched for half a day and finally saw his figure by the pool, with a ferocious smile on his face. He took out the rope he had prepared from his sleeve and crept towards Lan Xi.

  He stared blankly at the pool water, completely unaware of the danger approaching him.

  Qing Ya tightened the rope around his neck, almost suffocating him, when suddenly a loud thud was heard from behind, and the deadly noose on his neck loosened.

  "Do you know how pigs die?"

  A cold and crisp voice floated over from a nearby willow branch.

  Lan Xi sat on the ground, panting heavily, looking at Qing Hui who was leaning against a willow branch. The slender branch could actually support her body without breaking!

  Is it because the willow is too resilient or is she too light? It seems that the latter possibility is more likely!

  "How did he die?"

  Lan Xi hastily got up, turned his head and saw Qing Ya holding the broken rope in her hand, with a ferocious expression, her face was pale purple, she had already died beyond recognition.

  "Of course, you're just as stupid! I've seen foolish people before, but never anyone as foolish as you! A grown man like you almost got killed by a mere servant girl!"

  Qingwei leaned on the willow branch, her feet swaying in mid-air, her white embroidered shoes with green floral patterns constantly fluttering in Lanchuan's line of sight.

  "I——I——"

  Lan Xi's face also showed a hint of embarrassment when he heard her words. Thinking that she was still outside so late, he couldn't help but ask.

  "You're so late, why are you still here? Don't you need some rest?"

  "Isn't it enough that you don't have enough guest rooms at home? Six people in two rooms, I'm not used to squeezing onto one bed with others, so I came out!"

  A clear and cool voice, with a hint of sarcasm, and a strong sense of discontent.

  "Sorry, I'm powerless in this Lan family and have dragged you all down with me!"

  Lan Xi said apologetically, with a hint of dimness in his eyes. Thinking that he had just returned and hadn't even had a moment's rest, yet someone was already trying to kill him, his heart grew even colder.

  "You still haven't gotten rid of this guy? It's going to be a hassle later!"

  Qing Wei saw his wooden appearance and said in a bad temper. Looking at this silly green appearance, it's going to be eliminated by someone sooner or later!

  Can't help but wonder in his heart, why should he help him?

  I was foolish once and suffered the consequences.

  Watching the family's turmoil and blood rain, those clear eyes with a hint of stubbornness made her feel as if she saw her former self again.

  "Thank you, I still don't know what your name is?"

  Lan Xi suddenly thought of himself and had never asked for someone's name, so he quickly opened his mouth to ask.

  This time, she saved her own life, and although this person looks like ice, her heart is still quite good!

  "Clear and calm!"

  Qing Wei pouted and unintentionally spoke out loud, only to realize afterwards that she had actually told him her own name, which made her slightly regretful.

  "Qingwei, clear water ripples, what a beautiful name!"

  Lanxi murmured her name softly, the gentle tone of her voice adding a hint of unspoken tenderness to the spoken name.

  "Be careful of that woman yourself, there's no one good here, only you think whoever is good to you! When the time comes, there won't be anyone else who can save you!"

  Qingyi said with a hint of meaning that there weren't many women in the mansion she had seen, and as soon as she spoke, Lancui knew she was referring to Lan Wanrou.

  "I got it!"

  Lan Xi didn't refute her words, but instead busied himself with pushing Qing Ya's body into the lake, his eyes filled with a hint of inexpressible shock and helpless sorrow.

  He had thought that in this big Lan Mansion, at least one person would still welcome him back. He always felt that Lan Wanru was the most gentle and kind-hearted elder sister, and he always thought she was the best to him.

  Sometimes innocence is happiness, and disillusionment is just the beginning of growth.

  If someone else said that Lan Wei Rou was a bad person and wanted to kill him, he wouldn't believe it. But coming from Qing Yu's mouth, he felt it was so believable.

  He and Qingwei were just fleeting acquaintances, but he had a different feeling towards her.

  From the moment he first saw her, her figure had been floating in his mind, unable to be shaken off.

  Maybe this is what people call love at first sight!

  "Idiot! Destroying evidence isn't just about throwing it in water or burying it in soil! Watch me!"

  Qing Wei saw his clumsy move and directly jumped down, giving him a slap on the head. She took out a bottle from her sleeve and poured it onto Qing Ya's body.

  A white mist-like water flow came down, and then the white mist "hissed" and turned the body of the green sprout into nothingness, without even a speck of residue left.

  Lan Xi stared at her neat and tidy method of destroying evidence, his eyes almost bulging out.

  "What's wrong with you? You really have no knowledge, don't even know about the water that dissolves corpses?"

  Qingyi shook the bottle in her hand, causing him to tremble with fear, afraid that the bottle in her hand would accidentally spill out, and a single drop of corpse-dissolving water would be enough to melt his bones clean.

  "Is this something you made yourself?"

  Lan Xi really didn't know about the poisonous water, seeing Qing Wei use poison so fiercely, it could be said that he was out of his mind, and he timidly opened his mouth to ask.

  "Hmm! Yes! Various poisons, I can refine them all!"

  Qingyi rarely said so many words, put away the bottle in her hand, and her voice was still as cool as ever.

  "You're really something! Poison is also a kind of medicine, but it's the hardest one to control!"

  Lan Xi sat beside Qing Wei, gazing at her with adoration.

  "This is quite something..."

  The two of them talked for a long time by the pool, and time passed unnoticed.

  "Qingwei, you... what kind of man do you like?"

  "Like a young master..."

  "You're just like Young Master..."

  "No, it should be like our miss..."

  "Ah——men like your young lady——"

  "Yes! I like men like our young master, if the young master were a man, I would definitely stick to him——"

  “……”

  Originally quiet and not fond of talking, it was because she didn't know what to say. But after discovering that when speaking with Lan Xi, there were always endless topics to discuss, she wouldn't feel the awkwardness of not knowing what to say.

  Even if she doesn't speak, it feels very natural and won't feel restless. This feeling makes her quite enjoyable.

  It wasn't until dawn broke that Qingyi noticed the change in the sky and got up to return to her room, so she wouldn't be asked by others and have a hard time answering.

  Lan Xi gazed at her back, with a hint of warmth in his eyes. If he could be bolder and more fierce, would she look at him a few more times?

  The gentle voice floated in through the open window and into the room, where Xue Qing and the others were already awake, washing and dressing.

  "Has our Qingying sister gone out to meet her lover in the middle of the night?"

  Asakusa smiled with a pursed mouth, wiping with a hot towel in her hand, and her crisp laughter fluttered in the morning breeze.

  "Hehe, it seems our Qingyu sister is going to have a romantic affair!"

  Xue Qing also joked on the side, making Qing Yu's cold face blush a little.

  "Be quiet, don't stare at the young lady and gentleman!"

  Qing Wei put on a cold face and said, making them all shut up, not daring to laugh and make noise again.

  Digression

  Thank you for the 400 flowers and 40 diamonds sent by relatives and friends!

  Thank you Qīn Wēi Yǐng Zǐ Qíng for the 2 flowers! Thank you Qīn Bā Gē 12345 for the 2 diamonds!

  Thanks to dear Yufen for sending 10 diamonds! O(n_n)o

  Mua mua da! Pu dao!