The Colorful Crazy Empress 074 Yu Jin Luo Xia

  "Goodness gracious, it seems that Yun Qianye has been forced into a corner, otherwise he wouldn't have resorted to such a desperate measure! He's even going to seal off the city and collect grain!"

  Ruan Qincheng leaned against the beam of the pavilion, a hint of cunning in her eyes. The emerald green grapevine hung behind her, looking exceptionally beautiful.

  "Xiao Budian, your plan to profit from the grain prices is likely to fall through. Since the commander of the three armies has directly ordered forced grain requisition, who needs to buy grain at high prices anymore?"

  Huǒ Shén Yuè pulled out the cork from the water bottle, took a sip of the sweet spring water, and his proud voice was filled with a hint of coolness.

  "That's not necessarily true, does he think it'll work just like that? I told him to buy it and he definitely will! Just wait and see!"

  Ruan Qinchun's fingers lightly pinched a grape leaf, with a clear spring-like voice, carrying a hint of faint coldness. Her gaze fell on this emerald green grape leaf, rooted in the desert, making it even more precious. The value of things lies in their rarity, and it is precisely this principle.

  Yun Qianye, just wait for your turn!

  The lives of countless warriors are all in your hands.

  Things that can be solved with money aren't a big deal at all!

  It may not hurt you physically, but at least it can make your heart ache a little.

  Lan Mingxuan gently stroked her head with his hand, a smile on his face with a natural and indulgent affection.

  He knew that Ya Tou's heart was actually very kind, even if he hated Yun Qian Ye extremely, he never took the lives of other innocent people as revenge. Otherwise, she didn't have to hijack the grain and fodder and resell it to the front line. Directly letting Yun Huang destroy those grains and fodders, at that time, the soldiers on the front line would definitely collapse due to the lack of food and suffer heavy casualties.

  "Since we can't leave the city for a while, let's take our time and rest here for a day or two!"

  Ruan Qincheng gazed at the crowd surging outside the notice, slowly stood up, a long gown that was not stained with dust, in the vast world where sand and dust flew, it looked exceptionally elegant. Like a lotus flower, emerging from the muddy water without being tainted, washed by the clear stream without being seductive.

  "That's good too, the largest inn in Yu Jin City is Luoxiaju, we'll stay there for the next two days, how about it?"

  Lan Mingxuan's low-pitched voice was like a cloud drifting by, soft and gentle, yet with an extremely attractive power.

  "Ah! Alright!"

  Ruan Qincheng nodded and replied succinctly.

  Huǒ Shén Yuè silently followed behind her, with a cool and proud demeanor, forever giving off an unapproachable feeling.

  "The Feixia Residence of Di Que City, the Qixia Residence of Bi Yue City, the Luoxia Residence of Yu Jin City, and the Ningxia Residence of Qing Hua City are collectively known as the Yun Yan Four Great Inns."

  Lan Mingxuan walked and said, a faint color of appreciation floated in his eyes. He had his subordinates investigate the four major inns, and unexpectedly found that the four major inns that shook the mainland were actually under the same master. Yin Lvfeng was hiding very deeply, even he himself hadn't realized it before.

  "However, few people know that these four major inns are all owned by the Yin family. The Yin family is wealthy and powerful, and the young master Yin Lv Feng is a free-spirited and talented individual who has close relationships with the princes of various major cities, and is extremely successful in business! It's hard not to say that he's a rare talent!"

  "It's truly rare for someone to receive such high praise from Guoshi-dono!"

  Ruan Qincheng blinked her beautiful eyes, with a hint of playful smile in her tone.

  "Girl, are you jealous? If I had to say who I think most highly of in my heart, it would be none other than you!"

  Lan Mingxuan spoke bluntly and sincerely, his words filled with a genuine feeling that would not make people feel deceived by sweet talk.

  "Why is that? I really don't know what virtues or abilities I have, to be so appreciated by the National Master!"

  Ruan Qincheng walked amidst the throngs of people, her slender figure turning around, her long blue robe fluttering slightly. Her body exuded a spiritual aura, standing aloof and independent in the midst of the bustling red dust. As if in the vast expanse of heaven and earth, she was the only solitary person, with no one able to approach her side.

  Lan Mingxuan felt a slight pang in his heart, quickly walked to her side, ignoring the strange glances of others, and took her hand. His lips moved, each word falling clearly.

  "It's because it's you, whether your strengths or weaknesses, they're all the most touching to me!"

  Layer upon layer of gentle ripples, slowly spreading in Ruan Qincheng's heart. The whole heart was instantly filled with a sweet feeling.

  Huǒ Shén Yuè was surprised and looked at Lán Míng Xuān with some admiration for his frankness.

  He originally thought that a noble man like Lan Mingxuan would never stoop to win the favor of a woman. He seemed to be the kind of person who was aloof and distant to the bone, not even willing to say a few more words, but unexpectedly, in front of Xiao Bu Dian, he opened his heart and held it out in both hands.

  He finally understood why she kept a distance from others, but was unusually close to Lan Mingxuan.

  "Stop thief! Everyone catch the thief!"

  A clear and pleasant female voice rose above the din of the crowd.

  The crowd was in an uproar, and then a middle-aged man with a suspicious look on his face appeared, carrying a bundle in his arms. He rushed over to Ruan Qinchun's group, knocking over several stalls along the way.

  The stall was overturned, and the crowd suddenly became chaotic, making what was originally a smooth street impassable.

  "Haha, little girl still wants to catch me this local snake! Next life then!"

  The gray-robed middle-aged man with a sly look on his face held the bundle in his hand, looking at the crowd behind him that had become chaotic like a pot of porridge, and revealed a triumphant smile.

  He strode away with big steps, running towards a small alley on the side. Once he entered this winding little alley, who could still find him?

  Just as he was proudly running to the entrance of the alley, a snow-white silk handkerchief flew over and tied up the man's feet. The handkerchief threw towards the sky, and he was hung steadily on a poplar tree outside the alley.

  "Put me down! Do you know who I am? I'm..."

  The middle-aged man's words had just fallen when the bundle in his hand was blown away by a gust of wind.

  "Hmph, what a big nerve you have, sneaking up on me like that! What a joke, calling yourself a 'snake'!"

  A beautiful figure, gently descended from mid-air.

  Ruan Qinchun followed the sound and looked at the approaching person's attire, a hint of surprise involuntarily rising in her eyes.

  She was a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl, with light green long hair, like the willow buds on a spring day, high and coiled. On her head, she wore a silver crown with a pattern of plum blossoms carved on it, and the edges were adorned with small silver bells. She had a pair of solid silver earrings on her ears, and on her wrists, she wore delicate silver ornaments.

  She wore a high-collared, tight-sleeved jacket with a circle of white fur embroidered on the outside of the collar. The patterns of mountains, forests, flowers, grass and birds were vividly embroidered on her clothes, full of the flavor of nature. She wore a pleated skirt in rainbow colors below, with rich and gorgeous colors. A quiver was hung from her waist belt, and a long bow was slung over her back.

  This woman in colorful clothes gives people a sense of elegance and refreshment. Looking at her wearing so thickly without sweating, it can be guessed that she is definitely not an ordinary person.

  "Thanks for helping me out, little bro! Otherwise, my luggage would have been stolen by that thief! I didn't know it was so scary outside, no wonder grandpa never lets me go out!"

  The woman in the colorful clothes had a round and lovely face, with some baby fat. At this moment, she turned to Ruan Qinchun's direction and floated up a sunny smile. She opened her package to check it out, saw that everything inside was still there, and then re-packed her package.

  "Don't mention it, it's no trouble at all!"

  Ruan Qincheng looked at her and said in a gentle voice that sounded like a clear spring.

  The lotus steps lightly and did not continue to linger here.

  Lan Mingxuan and Huo Shengyue followed her pace, walking towards the direction of Luoxia Residence not far away.

  No one took this little episode to heart, it was just a fleeting encounter.

  "Stinky brat, let me down quickly, or I'll make you regret it!"

  A middle-aged man hung upside down from a tree and shouted loudly in desperation.

  "What a snake head, I think you're more like a mouse! Dare to steal from me? You'll stay on this tree then! Want to know what's a snake? Let me show you!"

  A woman in a colorful dress swung her long whip, and a number of brightly colored venomous snakes fell onto the branches above, staring intently at the middle-aged man.

  "Hiss——"

  As he watched the brightly colored venomous snake slithering towards him, the middle-aged man was so frightened that his pants were wet with urine, and there was not a trace of human dignity left!

  "Huh? Where are they? How did they disappear in the blink of an eye?"

  The woman in colorful clothes turned her head and saw that Ruan Qinchun and his group had already disappeared into the crowd.

  "Sly, quickly help me find out where they went!"

  A small black snake crawled out of the wrist of a woman in colorful clothes, and beautiful flowers bloomed on its body. If you look closely at its appearance, you will find that it looks exactly like Snow Mirror Crown, except for the color being completely opposite, one black and one white.

  The fox's tail pointed to the left, and a hint of puzzlement appeared in its shiny black eyes. It seemed to have sensed the presence of its kind, and it was absolutely a high-blooded one.

  "Hehe, thank you! We'll go find them now. Grandfather said that as a person, one must repay kindness! They helped me out this time, so I naturally have to return the favor."

  A woman in a colorful dress stepped on her boots and shuttled through the crowd. Soon, she saw the figures of Ruan Qindeng and his two companions.

  "Hey little brother, wait for me!"

  Ruan Qincheng heard a familiar clear and crisp voice, stopped in her tracks, and gazed at the woman in colorful clothes with a soft and shallow moonlit gaze.

  "What's wrong?"

  The lovely infant face of the colorful-clothed woman, with bright blue eyes sparkling with joy. She landed nimbly in front of Ruan Qincen, her clear and sweet voice ringing out crisply.

  "I just forgot to tell you my name, I'm Tao Xian Mei! You can call me Xian Xian or Mei Mei!"

  "Uh-huh, got it. Anything else?"

  Ruan Qincheng saw her naive appearance and smiled slightly before asking.

  "You haven't told me your name yet!"

  Taoyu blinked her round, lychee-like eyes at Ruan Qincheng, filled with expectation. Although she couldn't see his face, she could sense his expression, warm and gentle with a hint of calmness like still water.

  People with this kind of expression usually don't like to provoke trouble, but they also don't fear any trouble.

  "Qin Chen!"

  Ruan Qinchun's lips moved slightly, and her voice was like heavenly music, making people infatuated.

  "Qin Yin Wang Chen is really a great name!"

  Taoyu murmured to herself, savoring the name of Qin Chen, then lifted her head again, and Ruan Qincheng's three people had already entered Luoxia Residence.

  Luo Xia Residence was built with huge stones, looking majestic. Even the strong winds of the desert outside the Great Wall cannot shake it a bit. Unlike the luxurious and elegant Bixiao City, Luo Xia Residence is full of the wild and bold style of the desert outside the Great Wall everywhere.

  "The autumn water shares a color with the sky, and the setting sun is on an equal flight with the solitary wild goose."

  The large "Luoxia Residence" plaque hangs on both sides, with two rows of couplets standing out before one's eyes.

  The blue of the sky, the green of the forest, and the gold of the desert make up the main colors of Luoxia Residence. Ruan Qincheng walked into the spacious and bright Luoxia Residence, stepping on the clean marble floor, heading towards a corner where an unassuming table was located, which was also the only remaining table that could accommodate people in the entire Luoxia Residence.

  The consumption level of Luoxia Residence is not high, even ordinary people and passing merchants can get considerate service here, so it's often crowded. Looking back at the big men with rough faces, women wearing veils, and young children, all sorts of people gather here.

  The surrounding noisy discussions filled with a lively atmosphere.

  "How many of you are there?"

  "Three!"

  Lan Mingxuan's low and husky voice had just fallen when a sharp and piercing cry was heard, followed by the sound of something shattering.

  "It's four people! And me too!"

  Taohua sat opposite Huoshen Yue with a smile that was full of mischief and innocence.

  The waiter looked at them with difficulty, somewhat unclear about the situation.

  "Bring us some special small dishes and prepare four rooms for us."

  Ruan Qincen's slender fingers gently swayed the teacup as she softly spoke.

  "Alright, gentlemen, please wait for a moment!"

  The waiter said with a smile, very enthusiastic attitude.

  "Qin Chen, why didn't you wait for me just now?"

  Taoyu Meng supported her head with both hands, and the small silver bell on her silver crown made a crisp sound as she spoke.

  "Why should I wait for you?"

  Ruan Qincheng looked at Tao Xiumei with a mixture of laughter and tears, her tone calm and unruffled, as she elegantly lifted the teapot to refill the tea cup.

  "It seems that's also right, we don't know each other at all, and it's normal for you not to wait for me! However, since you helped me today, I want to stay and repay you!"

  Tao Xuan's gentle and sweet voice carried a hint of determination as she spoke slowly.

  "I didn't do anything for you, so there's no need to repay me. If you insist on repaying me, then consider this meal as payment and we'll call it even!"

  Ruan Qinchun took a sip of tea and said calmly.

  Lan Mingxuan's eyes swept towards Tao Xuanmei with a hint of profundity, looking at her attire, seemingly like someone from the Snow Sea Poison Valley.

  Huǒ Shén Yuè's face was filled with disdain, looking at Táo Suī Méi with a cold gaze, clearly not having a good impression of her.

  "But I don't have any money on me!"

  Taoyu's small face flushed with embarrassment, and she spoke up timidly.

  "Hmmph!"

  Huǒ Shén Yuè heard her words and immediately sprayed beautifully. This guy has no money, but he still dares to follow them, saying something about repaying kindness! He should be here to freeload instead!

  Lan Mingxuan was also quite surprised, raising an eyebrow, with a hint of incredulity in his eyes.

  Although the Snow Sea Poison Valley is not a clan among the six major ancient clans, even the six major ancient clans are quite wary of the Snow Sea Poison Valley. The financial resources, strength and foundation of the Snow Sea Poison Valley are no less than those of the six major ancient clans.

  If Taohai Mengruo was a person from Xuehai Du Valley, how could she be so down on her luck?

  Ruan Qincheng saw her embarrassed appearance, and a faint smile floated on his lips. What a lovely woman! It seems that she should be inexperienced in the world, and all her emotions were written on her face.

  "Don't look at me like that, I...I really came to repay the kindness! Originally, I had money when I sneaked out, but on the way, I saw so many people who couldn't eat their fill, and I gave all my money to them. As a result...as a result, I found myself without even a single copper coin left."

  Tao Xian's big eyes immediately turned red and puffy, with a hint of helpless grievance. She had no idea that things were so complicated outside; she still thought Grandpa was just fooling her!

  "But I can sell myself! Will you buy me? I'll warm your bed and it's really cheap!"

  "Hmmph!"

  Huǒ Shén Yuè's cool face cracked again. He really suspected that the woman he saw had a mental illness?

  "How much cheaper is it?"

  Ruan Qincheng held the teacup, looking at Tao Xunmei with a rather amusing expression. Although she was no longer young, she still had a simple heart, it seemed that her family had protected her very well.

  "One silver coin is enough!"

  Tao Xian thought for a moment with her head tilted, then solemnly opened her mouth and said.

  "That's so cheap, I'll take it!"

  Ruan Qinchun took out a shiny silver coin and placed it on the table, his lips curled up high, full of cunning and agility.

  "En en, then I'll be yours from now on!"

  Taoyi Meng held the silver coin in her hand, revealing a row of white teeth, smiling like the sunshine on a summer day.

  "By the way, can you tell me what you're going to use this silver coin for?"

  Ruan Qincheng's eyes, as black as obsidian, gazed at her joyful face and asked curiously.

  "Of course I'm paying it back! Xiaochen didn't say to let me treat, did she? But I don't have any money, so I can only sell myself and then exchange for money to pay the bill!"

  Taoyu Meng patted her small chest, and her round face was filled with pride.

  "Hmm——"

  Huǒ Shén Yuè jiǎo xià yī zhèn liàng zhuàng, zhí jiē jué dào dì shàng. Zhè nǚ rén hái gǎn bù gǎn zài bái chī yī diǎn?

  Translation:

  The Fire God's feet stumbled and he fell directly to the ground. Does this woman dare to be even more stupid?

  He actually wanted to remind her that the silver ornament on her body, which looked like it was going to kill her, would be enough for her to repay him if she just pulled a little bit off!

  "Wow, you're amazing! I admire you! I admire you!"

  Ruan Qincheng's heart was slightly stirred in the wind, and she couldn't help but admire Tao Xunmei's determination to repay her kindness!

  She was just joking with her, but it seems like it might actually come true!

  "Sir, your meal is served!"

  The servant of the Luoxia residence brought over a few simple dishes, as well as some fragrant roasted meat skewers, and placed them on the table. Being able to taste green vegetables in the desert was already a pretty good enjoyment, paired with the roasted meat skewers and a pot of fine wine, it was also a pretty good enjoyment.

  "Dig in! You guys go ahead and eat, don't be polite with me!"

  Tao Xian Meng said with a happy expression, having a bit of the heroic spirit of a Jianghu heroine. However, when the three people looked at her happy appearance, the corners of their mouths all twitched simultaneously. What kind of weirdo had they encountered?

  Digression

  Thank you xiao880608 for the 3 flowers, thank you bel2012 for the 2 flowers, and thank you 15738020 for the 200 flowers! The three of you are familiar faces that Xian'er often sees, love you all!

  The weather has been scorching hot lately, and Xian'er's body hasn't been feeling well these past few days. The update is a bit late, making everyone wait for a long time!