Chapter 138
Chapter 138
As Lin Ruofan was escaping from the inn with Yue Ti in his arms, two men in black poked their heads out from a dark corner not far away.
"It's done, send a message quickly." said one of them.
The other person nodded, swiftly pulled out a paper bird from his arms and threw it into the air. It instantly turned into a vivid thrush with smooth and shiny feathers, chirping and fluttering its wings as it flew into the sky.
Not long after the two of them left, Baili Shun also walked out of the inn calmly. He looked around the lobby and couldn't see Lin Ruofan. After a little thought, he knew the story.
This place is not far from Qingyun, and her presence here shows her purpose. However, he looked at the bustling long street and the people behind him who were talking but dared not speak loudly, and he always felt that this was a sign of impending storm.
He raised his hand and twisted his fingers, sending a wisp of spiritual consciousness into the crowd, searching for Lin Ruofan's faint scent in the dull night...
At the same time, in Qi Feng's Mirror Flower Water Moon Pavilion, the charming young man tore off his red clothes with a look of relief.
He slumped in his chair, looking at the red things piled on the ground like garbage, and hummed a little tune absentmindedly.
Zhe Ye could hardly remember how long he had lived in this building. He only remembered that the servants around him had been replaced five times. Without exception, they were replaced by Ji Yuheng, who had a strong possessiveness, because they were too close to him.
It was said that he exchanged them, but in fact he just found an excuse to hold a "flower viewing banquet". After all, it was no secret that he used women as "flowers" for fun. He was evil by nature and although he did things ruthlessly, he always left room for maneuver. With the protection of his favored deceased mother, he was able to be so arrogant and domineering until now.
Ever since he was secretly sent to Ji Yuheng's Jinghua Shuiyue Pavilion as a spy, he knew that Qi Feng's life was about to change.
However, as a chess piece who can survive by being fed, he has no right to get involved in any disputes.
He was born to be a worthless person, and he had to accept it even if he didn't want to.
However, one day, he unexpectedly got a chance to reverse his fate.
This opportunity allowed him to find a rope to escape from the filthy quagmire. Even though the rope was full of sharp thorns that would prick his hands and make them bloody, he was happy to do it.
He used this opportunity to get the position of the leader of the killing group. He gained the greatest benefit, got the sharpest knife, and reached the highest position!
Afterwards, he would take revenge personally and skin Baili Shun alive, piece by piece!
All this injustice must be exchanged for Baili Shun’s flesh and blood, and the destruction of Tianshui Tower!
"Beauty fades easily, springtime beauty ends, and now the hairpins are broken and the red flowers are scattered, disturbing the spring water girl's heart, who can bear it..."
Having sung this part, Zhe Ye inexplicably couldn’t continue.
It was as if something was blocking his heart, making him feel empty all the time.
It seems painful but it’s not.
In a rage, Zhe Ye overturned the teacup on the small table beside him.
When Yun heard the sound and pushed the door open, he saw a young man with long hair loose, wearing only white trousers, half naked, sitting in a chair, staring at the ceramic fragments on the ground in a daze.
"master?"
This voice brought Zhe Ye back to his composure. The young man glanced at Yun, then slowly stood up and walked to the closet to pick out clothes.
"Master, are you reluctant to..."
"There's nothing I'm reluctant to give up. What do you think I'd be reluctant to give up?"
The tone was joking, but the expression on Zhe Ye's face was normal.
After picking and choosing in the wardrobe, he finally chose a light green gown, which was his favorite color, refreshing and clean.
Just as he was about to put it on, a triangular object suddenly fell out of the secret pocket inside the clothes. It was very light and fell to the ground silently.
Zhe Ye bent down and picked it up.
Yun was also curious, so he took a step forward to see what it was, but he was surprised to see Zhe Ye's expression become so solemn the moment he picked it up.
However, before he could get close, Zhe Ye clenched his fingers and hid the red and black thing in his palm. Yun was stared at with a fierce look in his eyes, and he was so embarrassed that he pulled back his raised foot.
"Master, the maid from the kitchen is here to deliver something. Although I don't think you will like it, but..."
"What?" Zhe Ye dressed slowly and sat down at the table, "Kitchen? How many times have I told you not to bother me with useless things!"
"This might be a little different..." Yun Chong waved his hand outside the door, and Shuanghua, who was wearing a light red silk dress, walked in carefully holding a tray.
"My dear, this is what Sister Lin asked me to bring to you when she left. She said that you have been drinking too much recently and you should drink more stomach-nourishing soup."
After saying that, Shuanghua gently placed the tray on the table. Just as she was about to leave the room, she heard a slightly disdainful snort from the boy opposite her.
Shuanghua thought she had done something wrong, and when she raised her eyes, she met Zhe Ye's dark eyes for a second.
Zhe Ye had a faint smile on his face that could make people's heart beat faster, but his phoenix eyes, which were staring straight at Shuanghua, were full of coldness.
Although he sneered at Lin Ruofan's action, he couldn't help but recall the day when Lin Ruofan was drunk and met him in the corridor.
At that time, her expression was complicated and strange, which he still remembers vividly. Her slender fingertips stroked her lips, and Zhe Ye sneered twice.
"She doesn't even need the help of a slave, and she still performs such a complete play. It's really hard for her!"
Shuanghua was originally looking at the white soup bowl on the tray in silence, but after hearing Zhe Ye's words, she, who had always been cautious and careful with her head down, couldn't help but defend Lin Ruofan.
She had been bought into Jinghua Shuiyue to be a servant until now, and she only shared similar interests with Lin Ruofan. After spending these days together, she had long regarded Lin Ruofan as a good friend. Although she had no special abilities, she could still say a word or two for the other party.
"That's not true! Sister Lin told us before she left that we have a lot of servants in the kitchen, and she also..."
"Really? And then?"
"She said you didn't like the hangover soup that was too bitter, and she told me again and again to add some ingredients to the hangover soup to make it sweeter. She really cares about you."
"This oiran doesn't need anyone's concern."
The extremely cold and indifferent attitude made Shuanghua stand there in a daze. The words on her lips seemed to be covered with a layer of paste, making her feel a little disgusted after she said them, as if she was making empty excuses.
Yes, he is the oiran.
Having seen the ups and downs of life, used to wearing silk and satin, eaten delicacies from land and sea, and listened to flattery, how could you care about this bowl of soup?
Shuanghua felt sorry for Lin Ruofan in her heart. She was still so worried about the courtesan when she left. She could see that Sister Lin was reluctant to leave here...
Fortunately, Sister Lin left. If she knew that her feelings were so insignificant in the eyes of the courtesan, she would be so sad...
But Shuanghua thought again and felt that it was a good thing that Lin Ruofan did not express his feelings.
Such a cold-hearted person will not really take anyone seriously. Two people who are destined to have no future together can just separate like this.
Seeing that Zhe Ye was calm, Yun pushed Shuanghua out of the room, but he didn't expect that the next moment he was also pushed out of the room by Zhe Ye in the same way.
Outside the room, a man and a woman looked at each other in silence.
After just a short while, Yun, who had excellent hearing, heard a soft curse coming from the room, which was too faint for ordinary people to hear.
The moonlight was faint, and the night faded away like the tide, disappearing into the horizon.
Lin Ruofan didn't know how long he had been running. By the time he reached the ferry, his legs and feet were already weak and powerless. At this time, the ferry was full of passers-by waiting to get on the boat. They were carrying large and small bags and were arguing fiercely with the boatman.
The boatman who jumped off the ferry from the bow was a burly man with dark skin. He held a blade of grass in his mouth and blocked the step of the boat with a fierce look on his face. He stretched out his hand and shouted to the group of people at the ferry, "It costs two taels of silver to go to Cangzhou. Not a penny less!"
"Shopkeeper, wasn't it only one or two taels a few days ago? You're raising the price too fast and too drastically!"
"You can't make money this way!"
"The Third Prince will be leaving today. Can you lower the price a little bit? In the future, we..."
"Don't be so mean!" The boatman spit out the grass leaves, with a look of contempt, "You all practice cultivation, and those of us who can't practice cultivation can't compare to you. We can only rely on the right time, place and special circumstances to earn a little money to support ourselves. Do you think we earn two or three taels from you every day? Besides, you all have great abilities, how can you still be short of these two taels?"
Hearing this, everyone had an embarrassed look on their faces, including Lin Ruofan who was squeezed at the back.
Although she was at the ferry now, all the money she had used to get on board was left at the inn. Her pockets were empty and she was as poor as a beggar.
Seeing the boatman collecting money from each person and about to put his hand in front of him, Lin Ruofan, who was frowning, suddenly felt someone patting his shoulder gently.
"Little girl, you ran so fast. I couldn't use Apparition. I almost lost you."
A chuckle came from behind, which startled Lin Ruofan. The slight shiver from his body seemed to be keenly noticed by the person behind him, who chuckled again and motioned Lin Ruofan to look back at him.
"You, you..." Lin Ruofan's tongue was tied and he turned back in panic.
But the person behind him was actually an old man in a black robe with gray hair, a gloomy face, and a bunch of insect, snake and round mirror accessories hanging on his chest.
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