"Brother-in-law, I have not obeyed anyone in my life, except you."
At the banquet hosted by Nangong Ling, Shangguan Tong raised his wine glass and joked to Zhong Wen, "For women, you even demolished the emperor's Golden Palace."
"Aren't I venting my anger on you, uncle?" Zhong Wen scratched his head, feeling quite embarrassed.
"I, Shangguan Tong, have been in business for many years, and I still have some self-awareness." Shangguan Tong laughed and said, "How could you do this for an old man like me? Come on, let's go together!"
After saying that, he slammed the cup in his hand against Zhong Wen's wine glass, then raised his head and drank it all.
After Zhong Wen drank a glass of wine, he heard Shangguan Tong pointing to Thirteen Niang and others in the distance and saying: "Brother-in-law, you have good taste. These girls are all stunning beauties rarely seen in time. It's okay for a man to be too fickle. Just remember, Don't like the new and dislike the old, you have treated Junyi badly, otherwise I will not spare you."
After that, he had another drink with Zhong Wen.
Seeing that Shangguan Tong was in high spirits, Zhong Wen could only help him drink cup after cup of yellow soup with a wry smile.
Not far away, Thirteenth Niang and Shangguan Mingyue were holding hands and whispering. The two girls, who had been quarreling with each other not long ago, seemed to have settled their differences and were as good as sisters.
On the other side, Nangong Ling was softly comforting Li Yiru, who was heartbroken by his brother and was depressed.
The two "chess friends" Coral and Tongtong reunited after a long absence, and they chatted very animatedly.
In the corner, Gou Datong and the Lin brothers were exchanging cups and cups, bragging about the elegant life they had in Liangshan Mountain. Lin Chaofeng's eyes were shining with envy, and he wished he could abandon his identity as a minister and go to the mountain to rob houses and houses. happy days.
But Brother Lin Chao listened absentmindedly, just staring at Tongtong who was chatting with Hualu without blinking. Whenever he found any sign of her and Zhong Wen getting closer, he would become nervous unconsciously and wanted to rush forward. Go and force the two of them to separate.
"Sister Ling'er." After three rounds of drinking, Thirteenth Mother suddenly came to Nangong Ling with a cup in hand, "Thank you for your generous action and saving the corals and Liangshan brothers. I'd like to give you a drink, sister."
"What did my sister say?" Nangong Ling smiled slightly and raised a toast, "We are comrades in arms, how can I allow the prince to act against my elder sister and Shangguan's sister?"
"Sister Ling'er, I just accepted your kindness. I haven't had time to repay it, so I shouldn't have any extravagant hopes." After finishing the glass of wine, Thirteenth Niang suddenly straightened her face and bowed respectfully to Nangong Ling. He bowed, "There is just one thing, but I would like to ask you for a favor anyway."
"Sister, there is no need to be polite between us." Nangong Ling hurriedly stepped forward to help Thirteenth Niang up and said softly, "But it doesn't hurt to talk."
"Today, with the help of everyone, I finally saved the day, but I can't always rely on you and Zhong Wen in the future." Thirteenth Niang said slowly, "In the end, you must control your destiny in your own hands, so I want to ask Sister Ling'er to do it for you. Recommended to let Coral enter Piaohua Palace to learn skills."
"Sister, are you going to drive me away?" Coral beside her was shocked when she heard this.
"Silly girl, why would my sister drive you away?" Thirteenth Niang smiled softly, shook her head and said, "Now in this world, you are the closest person to me. I send you to learn art because I hope that you will not only have Protect your own abilities. When you become stronger in the future, you will also have to take on the responsibility of protecting other brothers."
"Sister, will you go with me?" Coral said, pulling Thirteen Niang's sleeves.
"If I leave too, who will lead the brothers?" Thirteenth Niang shook her head and said, "It's not like we won't see each other anymore, I just sent you to study for two years. My sister has seen through it. These days, if you don't It’s hard for a master to survive in any profession.”
"I, I don't want to leave you." Coral's eyes turned red and she was about to shed tears.
"Silly girl, think about what happened today." Thirteenth Niang gently stroked Coral's hair and advised softly, "You can't count on Zhong Wen to save us every time, right? Only when you are strong, will you not be People bully at will.”
Coral lowered her head and said nothing, her white and tender little hands still tightly holding Thirteen Niang's cuffs, full of nostalgia.
"If Sister Huan doesn't mind," Nangong Ling said with a smile, "Master, let me tell you, she will probably not reject such a beautiful and lovely female disciple."
"In that case, I would like to thank Sister Ling'er." Thirteenth Mother bowed solemnly again.
"In a few days, after the Nangong family affairs have been handed over, my little sister will set off to return to Qingfeng Mountain." Nangong Ling pursed his lips and smiled, "At that time, little sister Huanhuan will go with me. If nothing happens, we will be there soon." You're going to call me 'Senior Sister'."
Thirteenth Niang gently pushed Coral's shoulder.
"Thank you, sister Ling'er." Coral lowered her head and muttered.
Not far away, Tongtong, who was alone, was looking at the strange-looking Lin Chao brother in front of him with confusion: "Mr. Lin, do you have anything to do with me?"
"Miss Tongtong." Brother Lin Chao's face was red, his expression was nervous, and he hesitated, "Can, can I invite you to play at home?"
He wanted to say "being a guest", but he thought it was too formal and was afraid of scaring the girl's family, so he adopted a more tactful way of expression.
"What are you playing for?" Tongtong asked.
"Ah?" Brother Lin Chao was stunned when she asked him. He thought the answer would be "go" or "no". Unexpectedly, Tongtong was so simple-minded that she really thought that Brother Lin Chao invited her to "play". He didn't know what to do for a moment. The answer is good.
"Do you have a backgammon in your house?" Tongtong already knew about Brother Lin Chao's temperament. Seeing that he was starting to be in a daze again, she didn't feel surprised and asked instead.
"What is backgammon?" Brother Lin Chao asked curiously, having never heard of such a thing as "backgammon".
"You don't even know backgammon?" Tongtong applied the exact words that Hualu said to her to Brother Lin Chao, and even faked a look of surprise in her eyes.
"This...please forgive my ignorance, I have never heard of it." Lin Chaoge suddenly felt that he didn't know backgammon, which was really a big mistake. He blushed and said, "Please give me some advice, Miss Tongtong."
"Since you asked the question sincerely, I would like to give you some advice." Seeing his sincere attitude, Tongtong's vanity was greatly satisfied, and she immediately introduced the game with great interest, "Backgammon is interesting, there are two kinds, black and white... …”
It’s great to be young!
Looking at the young girl talking in the distance and the young man nodding frequently, Zhong Wen, who is only seventeen years old, couldn't help but sigh with sincerity.
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"Miss Ning, long time no see."
In the guest room of the "Smell Inn", Zhu Cong's eyes lit up as he looked at the stunning pair of girls opposite.
Ning Jie's creamy skin was still unpainted, but it could not cover up her natural beauty. However, Zhu Cong felt keenly that Ning Jie at this time was a little different from the last time they met. different.
The fairy, who has always been cold and elegant, with a sense of alienation, seems to have a more delicate and charming charm between her eyebrows, as if the originally half-opened delicate flower has finally fully expanded its petals, showing the world an unparalleled and peerless style, which can be seen directly. Zhu Cong's heart was beating wildly, and the admiration he had suppressed for a long time suddenly surged into his heart, making him almost unable to control himself.
In comparison, although Ran Sujuan next to her was also charming, her appearance and mental state were slightly inferior.
"Brother Zhu." The smile on Ning Jie's face was gentler than ever before, "Congratulations."
Zhu Cong's heart skipped a beat, and he felt that Ning Jie looked at him as if she was looking at...her brother-in-law.
Damn bitches!
He secretly hated Ran Sujuan for talking too much, but his face was filled with joy: "Thank you so much!"
"Brother Zhu, do you plan to never set foot in the academy?" Ning Jie said with a smile in her eyes, "Now you are half one of us, and your situation is different from before."
"Well... there was an agreement after all." Zhu Cong smiled awkwardly and said, "Unless the young man agrees, Zhu cannot break the agreement at will."
"Brother Zhu is honest and my little sister admires him."
When Zhu Cong mentioned Zhong Wen, the two women had different expressions. Ning Jie's eyes flashed with tenderness, but Ran Sujuan's face darkened inexplicably.
"Miss Ning, this time Zhu has the audacity to invite me. I really want to ask you for advice on some theological issues." Zhu Cong looked at the expressions of the two girls calmly, "I hope Miss Ning will not hesitate to give me some advice."
"Brother Zhu, it's okay to talk." Ning Jie suddenly became energetic when she heard that she was going to discuss divine literature.
"Miss Ning, please take a look." Zhu Cong took out the "Tian Yan Jue" that the fortune teller had given him and handed it to Ning Jie.
Ning Jie stretched out her slender hand, took the book and flipped through it a few times, with excitement in her eyes: "It's such a mysterious technique. There are at least 30% of the text in it, but my little sister doesn't understand it at all."
I can only decipher 20% of it, but at such a young age, she can already decipher 70% of it!
When Zhu Cong heard this, he couldn't help but feel a surge of fear in his heart. He knew that Ning Jie's attainments in divine literature were far superior to his own, but once the gap was quantified, it still had a huge impact on his self-esteem.
"Miss Ning, Zhu's knowledge is limited, and the deciphering of this book is imminent." Zhu Cong said frankly, "I have no choice but to ask you to come here, and I also ask the girl to help!"
"What did Brother Zhu say?" Ning Jie said with a smile, "Not to mention the relationship between you and Sister Juan, my little sister already loves divine literature, and I have to thank Brother Zhu for having the opportunity to come into contact with more classics. "
"Miss Ning, Zhu has been studying this book for some time." Zhu Cong's eyes flashed with hope, "If you and I work together, maybe we can completely decipher this "Tian Yan Jue" within a week. .”
"One week is too short." Ning Jie shook her head and said, "The saint has arranged many tasks these days. I am afraid that my little sister will not be able to devote all her energy to this book."
"Miss Yi Ning, how long will it take?" Zhu Cong asked hurriedly, feeling anxious.
"The words in the book are difficult and obscure, and it will not be easy to decipher. If you devote yourself wholeheartedly, it may take a month." Ning Jie thought for a while and said, "Judging from the current situation, even if the little sister devotes all her free time to this I'm afraid it will take three months to write the book."
"Three months... In this way, there is Miss Laoning." The anxiety in Zhu Cong's eyes flashed away, and he said sincerely, "Zhu will never forget the kindness of the girl."
"Brother Zhu is so polite." Ning Jie's smile contained a rare hint of naughtiness, "Now we all belong to our own family. As long as Brother Zhu treats Sister Juan well, if there is anything that needs help, I will do my best."
"This, this is natural." Zhu Cong forced a smile, stood up, set the cups for the two women, and lifted the wine flask to fill them up one by one.
"No drinking." Ran Sujuan seemed to have thought of something and suddenly glared at him.
"Don't worry, sister Juan, I will never drink alcohol again in my life." Zhu Cong said with a flattering smile, "What is in the pot is ordinary tea."
"That's pretty much it." Ran Sujuan raised her teacup and took a sip, showing satisfaction.
Seeing this, Ning Jie took a sip of tea while holding the cup, while looking back and forth between the two of them with watery eyes. She felt that Zhu Cong was already a bit strict with his wife before marrying Ran Sujuan. I couldn't help but find it quite funny.
"It will take three months for you and Xiaojie to discuss divine literature." Ran Sujuan suddenly said, "Do you really want to stop enrolling in the palace? Can you bear to watch Xiaojie running back and forth?"
"This..." Zhu Cong's face froze and he said hesitantly, "But..."
"Besides, you should...you should meet my parents." Ran Sujuan's voice suddenly became twitchy, and two red clouds appeared on her fair cheeks. She was really as beautiful as a peach and plum, and it was intoxicating. "You are Junior, we can’t let the second elder come out to visit you, right?”
"Brother Zhu, the bet between you and Zhong Wen was just an impulse. In fact, there was no serious conflict." Ning Jie also encouraged from the side, "Just go in. If Zhong Wen asks, I will break up with him." explain."
"..." Zhu Cong hesitated for a long time, and finally nodded and said, "Then there is Miss Lao Ning."
"It's such a small thing, why bother..." Ning Jie suddenly felt dizzy in the middle of her words. Her hands trembled and she couldn't even hold the teacup.
"Clang!"
The tea in the cup spilled on the table, spread along the table to the corner of the table, and dripped down.
"What's the matter, Xiaojie?" Seeing Ning Jie's expression changed, Ran Sujuan couldn't help but asked with concern.
"I don't know why I suddenly felt dizzy." Ning Jie covered her forehead and said weakly, then flopped on the table and stopped moving.
"Xiaojie..." Ran Sujuan was startled and was about to help her when she suddenly felt sore all over, dizzy and unable to get up.
"I'm sorry, Zhu really can't wait three months to inherit the Divine Calculation Hall." Zhu Cong's gentle voice came to his ears.
"You..." Ran Sujuan seemed to understand something, but when she was about to speak, her vision went dark, and then she didn't know anything anymore...
