After hearing this, Xue Lianyu looked indignant and began to defend Cheng Xiran. "This is just too much! Who on earth gave them the nerve to bully you like this... Xiran, don't worry. I'll surely find an opportunity to teach them a good lesson later. Everyone should know that our Xiran is not someone to be trifled with."
Seeing him clench his fists in anger, Cheng Xiran couldn't help but smile. "Master Xue is always gallivanting among the ladies. I'm afraid you're not very good at martial arts, are you?"
"Absolutely not. Anyway, I'm good friends with Mu Tou [Helian Duo]. I often practice martial arts with him."
Xue Lianyu's eyes sparkled. At the mention of Helian Duo, the smile on Cheng Xiran's lips froze. Would Helian Duo take any action against her today? The look in his eyes and the tone of his voice yesterday clearly indicated that he had something in mind.
"The Feiyu Mountain Villa and the Left Prime Minister's family have always kept out of each other's way. I advise you not to go after them. I'm just a commoner. I don't want to cause a big ruckus between the two sides because of me. That would be a great sin on my part."
Cheng Xiran responded in a teasing tone. At this time, Chu Liyin beside her came up with an idea. "Sister, what are you worried about? Just let Xue Lianyu do it. He can come up with some ways that won't expose his identity easily."
Cheng Xiran didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "The mother - daughter pair have a good reputation outside and have never had any enemies. If they get hurt one day, won't the first person they think of be me? They know I don't have the ability to do it alone, so they'll naturally think of the Feiyu Mountain Villa behind me..."
After hearing Cheng Xiran's explanation, Chu Liyin immediately nodded in understanding and couldn't help but praise her. "Sister is so smart. I didn't even think of that. If Xue Lianyu does something bad, they'll come after you... It seems we need to think this over carefully."
"You come up with such bad ideas..."
Xue Lianyu and Chu Liyin started to bicker for no reason again.
Cheng Xiran found the noise unbearable. So she lifted the light - purple curtain and looked out by herself.
Today, they were boating on Yue Lake, the most famous lake in the capital. It was favored by many literati because the scenery was beautiful all year round. In spring, everything came back to life and it was extremely lively. In summer, the lake was covered with lotus flowers, giving off a pleasant fragrance. In autumn, the ginkgo leaves covered the ground, presenting a splendid view. In winter, it was just right to drink wine in the pavilion and enjoy the snow. How wonderful it was!
There was a zig - zagging long corridor by the lake, winding like a swimming dragon. All around were planted various kinds of lotus flowers, complementing each other. Further ahead, a pavilion could be faintly seen. There was a round table in the pavilion with all kinds of fruits and preserved snacks on it, which Helian Duo had arranged in advance.
Moreover, he must have reserved this place or sent people to surround it. Otherwise, in Cheng Xiran's opinion, there should have been a lot of people here every day, not as deserted as it was now.
To her surprise, Helian Duo was also wearing a light - purple robe today, just like a matching couple outfit with hers.
Xiao Qi was wearing a rose - red robe today... but under the sunlight, it actually looked a bit purple...
That's why Xue Lianyu looked at Xiao Qi, then at Helian Duo, and then at Cheng Xiran. He couldn't help but ask, "Did the three of you make an appointment today? Why are your clothes so similar?"
Chu Liyin gave Xiao Qi a disgusted look. Xiao Qi didn't notice because all her attention was on Helian Duo.