Lin Chen paused.
"Mr. Lin, please come in and talk."
Xia Qingyi smiled and backed away from the maid next to her.
Lin Chen glanced at Liu Yanran.
"Go ahead, I'll wait for you outside." Liu Yanran stood up and walked out of the Huxin Pavilion.
In the pavilion, Lin Chen and Xia Qingyi sat opposite each other.
Xia Qingyi took off the veil on her face, revealing a stunningly beautiful face that truly captivated the whole country and was so beautiful that nothing could be compared to it.
"What's wrong with the eldest princess?"
Lin Chen glanced at it and quickly gathered his thoughts.
Xia Qingyi is indeed beautiful, on par with Liu Yanran, they are both top beauties.
However, Lin Chen's thoughts were all on training, and a woman would most likely only slow down his drawing of the sword.
"Master Lin, I wonder if you are interested in joining the Imperial Guard."
"With your talent and strength, you can lead the Imperial Guard." Xia Qingyi smiled, her beautiful eyes full of expectation.
She held a glamorous banquet, which actually meant to win over the talented people.
"You are a disciple of Lingtian Sword Sect, so there will be no problem in joining the Imperial Guard."
"Of course, if you don't want to come to the palace, you can take up a false position. Your freedom will not be restricted by anyone, and you can also receive generous resources." Xia Qingyi added.
"Sorry, I have to think about it again." Lin Chen clasped his fists.
This is actually a polite refusal.
The commander of the Imperial Guard has a rather intimidating reputation.
It's just a temporary position with no real power, but you can enjoy the treatment of a leader, which sounds good.
However, if Lin Chen agreed, he would not be able to refuse Xia Qingyi if he needed his help in the future.
Lin Chen didn't want to get involved in the battle between Dayu's royal family.
If you become the commander of the Imperial Guards, even if you are only on a temporary basis, you will be in trouble in the future.
"Mr. Lin, you killed Chu Siqi and offended Murong Xiu. If you become the commander of the Imperial Guard, the elders at Dayu Academy will not dare to touch you." Xia Qingyi said in a gentle tone.
What she meant was that as long as Lin Chen nodded, she would help Lin Chen bear all the pressure from Dayu Academy.
Dayu Academy was the royal academy of the Dayu Dynasty and had a close relationship with the royal family.
The dean of Dayu College was the third prince of the current dynasty, and he had a good relationship with Xia Qingyi.
As long as Xia Qingyi said a word, it would be impossible for those old guys from Dayu Academy to come to Lin Chen for revenge.
"Princess, please let me think twice." Lin Chen said seriously.
Lin Chen was indeed a little worried about the threat from Dayu Academy.
Although Langya is here, Lingtian Sword Sect has declined after all.
However, Lin Chen was not in a hurry to agree.
Lin Chen still didn't know the weight of Xia Qingyi's words.
"Actually, I understand that becoming the commander of the Imperial Guard is indeed a constraint for Young Master Lin."
"Since Mr. Lin doesn't want to, it doesn't matter."
"With this thing in hand, you can come to the palace to find me. If the young master needs any help in the future, Qingyi will be happy to help."
Xia Qingyi's eyes were soft, she took out a silver token and handed it over.
"If so, thank you very much, Princess!"
Lin Chen caught the token, clasped his fists, then turned and left.
Xia Qingyi watched Lin Chen leave, her eyes watery.
Lin Chen's talent was so amazing that she had only seen it in her life.
Xia Qingyi knew in her heart that with Lin Chen's talent, it would be difficult for her to bribe him and bring him under her command.
It would be better to become friends with Lin Chen.
There will definitely be no harm in making friends with a peerless talent.
Lin Chen not only has outstanding swordsmanship, but he is also an amazing alchemist.
…
Outside the pavilion in the center of the lake, Liu Yanran was still waiting for Lin Chen.
Seeing Lin Chen coming out, Liu Yanran immediately greeted him.
"Brother Chen, the eldest princess invites you to discuss in detail, could it be..."
"What?"
"I guess I'm falling in love with you."
Liu Yanran blinked her beautiful eyes.
"No, it's just our first meeting. The eldest princess just appreciates my talent and wants to win over me." Lin Chen said with a smile.
"That's it."
Liu Yanran grabbed the corner of her skirt with her delicate hands, seeming a little nervous.
"How are you doing at the Liu family?"
"Forget it, the old people in the family only value the interests of the family. In their view, as long as it can bring benefits to the family, it doesn't matter if they sacrifice a few juniors." Liu Yanran sighed.
Thinking of the marriage her family had arranged for her, she felt a deep sense of powerlessness in her heart.
Fortunately, Lin Chen took action and killed Li Daoyuan, so the marriage was naturally abandoned.
"Let's not talk about this anymore. Jinxiu Lake is very beautiful. Can you come with me for a walk?" Liu Yanran's beautiful dark blue eyes looked at Lin Chen with anticipation in her heart.
"good."
Lin Chen and Liu Yanran were walking by the lake.
The night wind is very cool.
However, Liu Yanran's heart has always been warm. She felt inexplicably relaxed when she was by Lin Chen's side. She didn't have to face the family's profit-minded elders or worry about all kinds of trivial matters.
"Brother Chen, do you want to go swimming in the lake? I heard it's very fun."
The two walked for a while before Liu Yanran suggested.
"Can."
Lin Chen had no experience of swimming in lakes before. When he was in Lingjian Sect, he practiced all day long or went to various dangerous secret realms to practice.
It seems good to get away from the lakes and mountains and relax once in a while.
Lin Chen has been practicing hard recently and needs to relax.
The two rented a boat.
The water of Jinxiu Lake glows with silver under the reflection of the moonlight, which is extremely beautiful.
Boats can be seen all around the lake.
At night, many young men and women come to visit the lake.
When passing a ship, Lin Chen even heard a woman's moans coming from inside, and the ship shook violently.
Lin Chen felt a little embarrassed.
Liu Yanran's face turned red and she said softly: "Brother Chen, why are you going to kill Li Daoyuan? Aren't you afraid of the Li family's revenge?"
"You are my fiancée. Not to mention the Li family, even the top forces in the Northern Wasteland will not try to bully you." Lin Chen smiled, with a relaxed expression, as if killing Li Daoyuan was just a trivial matter.
Liu Yanran's heart trembled, and she suddenly held Lin Chen's hand.
Lin Chen was a little surprised, he didn't expect Liu Yanran to be so proactive.
Although they were engaged, they had always been respectful to each other.
"Brother Chen...how much do you like me?"
Liu Yanran stared at Lin Chen with her beautiful eyes, her chest heaved and her breathing became rapid.
"I like it very much." Lin Chen smiled.
"How much do you like it?"
"Well, like the stars in the sky, like this pool of spring water."
Lin Chen whispered softly, caressing the beauty's hair with a gentle expression.
"This answer doesn't seem very reasonable, but I like hearing it."
Liu Yanran's delicate body trembled, and she snuggled into Lin Chen's arms. Her mind went blank, and a strong sense of happiness filled her heart.
She took the initiative to hold Lin Chen's big hand and looked at the lake. The night was quiet, and the boats sailed quietly on the water, making ripples.
For a moment, she didn't know what to say.
At this moment, the world was silent, and she hoped that time could freeze. It would be great if she could stay like this, hand in hand with Lin Chen, away from the hustle and bustle of the world.
"What's good about me that deserves your liking?"
Liu Yanran was blown by the evening breeze, her black hair was flying, and her beautiful face was even more beautiful under the moonlight.
