Jiuxi

Chapter 628: 626 [Stars and Moons Are Moving Like a Flash]

The flower hall of the Lin Mansion was brightly lit.

Lin Xi was wearing a purple dress with cloud-like black hair tied casually behind her head, tied up with only a jade hairpin. Although simple, she looked very elegant.

While pouring the tea herself, she scanned Lu Chen's face with her bright eyes, and the corners of her mouth curled up involuntarily.

Lu Chen took the teacup she handed over and said with a smile: "Senior Sister, if you want to laugh, just laugh. Why hold it back?"

"Giggle."

Of course, Lin Xi would not give up the opportunity to laugh at him. She walked over to him and sat down, biting her lower lip and said, "A dignified county lord actually wants to climb over the wall and break into a private residence late at night. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at by others? Humph."

Lu Chen said shamelessly: "Climbing over the wall on a moonlit night, stealing fragrance and jade, how artistic it is, don't you think so, Senior Sister?"

"You're a big-headed ghost!"

Lin Xi raised her hand and tapped his forehead, saying unhappily, "What do you mean by stealing beauty and jade? That's so ugly."

Lu Chen climbed up the pole and wanted to hold her hand.

Lin Xi pulled his hand back, subconsciously looked around, and said softly: "Sit down and talk, don't make trouble."

In fact, there was no one else in the hall, she was just a little nervous.

This is a very rare thing.

She grew up in the Seven Stars Gang, and everyone she met was a famous hero in the martial arts world. She made a name for herself in the Northern Green Forest when she was a teenager, and even dared to lead a group of people to assassinate the nobles of Jing State. Since Lu Chen met her, whether facing the dangers of the martial arts world or fighting on the battlefield, he had never seen her timid or nervous.

Lu Chen was not stupid and he understood it after a little thought.

For a woman, getting married is a major event that changes her destiny.

When the day comes for her wedding, she will no longer be the eldest daughter of the Seven Stars Gang, nor the feared Bodhisattva Barbarian among the common people, but Lu Chen's wife and the daughter-in-law of the Lu family.

As the saying goes, once you enter a marquis's house, it's like entering a deep ocean. Moreover, Lu Chen is the youngest duke in the history of Da Qi, so his harem is naturally not comparable to those of smaller families.

Not to mention the distant past, on that day, in addition to Lin Xi, there was another woman who was going to marry Lu Chen.

She was the legitimate daughter of Wang Zhailin, a true daughter of a noble family.

Although the Wang family of Zhailin moved southwards far away from their homeland, they are the most influential family in the north. It does not matter where they live. The key lies in the heritage passed down for thousands of years, specifically, talent and wealth.

The Wang family's full reliance on Lu Chen will be a great help to his career, which in turn will affect Wang Chulong's status in the Lu family's backyard.

Lin Xi does not feel inferior or timid because of this, but she is used to the romantic life of the underworld and the pleasure of revenge. Suddenly stepping into an unfamiliar environment and becoming the mistress of a family who strictly abides by the rules and etiquette in the eyes of the world, she is inevitably a little hesitant and nervous.

Lu Chen thought about the entanglement here and couldn't help but sigh.

Lin Xi lowered his head slightly, and said unnaturally: "I heard that you arrived in Guangling today, so I guessed that you would not wait until tomorrow, and would sneak here at night. You should also know that the Wang family is just two streets away, and Miss Wang must be wondering when you will show up. I am naturally very happy that you can come here first, and I know you will do this. But I want to say that you and I know each other, and Miss Wang has been with you for a shorter time."

Lu Chen's expression was somewhat complicated, and he listened quietly.

Lin Xi seemed to have entered a certain state, and his voice became smoother and smoother: "The Wang family can provide you with a lot of help, whether it is their connections in the north or the many outstanding people among the Wang family's children, they can all be used by you. Although I have never met Miss Wang, I have heard from Sister Bingxue that she is a beautiful and intelligent woman. I think as long as you spend a little more time and effort, she will treat you sincerely, so you should-"

"Sister."

Lu Chen suddenly interrupted her.

Lin Xi turned her head and saw his extremely serious expression.

Lu Chen said word by word: "I won't go anywhere tonight. I will just stay here with you."

Lin Xi was touched, but still insisted: "It's not right, even if you go a little later, you have to meet Miss Wang."

"Senior sister, listen to me."

Lu Chen slowed down his tone and said gently, "I know that Master and you will not be angry because I came to your house so late at night, but it is different there. The Wang family has always respected etiquette and rules. Sneaking over there in the middle of the night will only scare and disturb the Wang family. Tomorrow I will formally come to your house and meet Wang An in the name of the emperor's condolences, and then meet Miss Wang. That will be enough."

In fact, Lin Xi knew clearly in his heart that the so-called etiquette and moral principles were meaningless in Lu Chen's eyes. With his current status and position, what would it matter even if he sneaked in in the middle of the night?

Do the Wang family members dare to say no?
He said this just because he didn't want Lin Xi to have too much burden.

So Lin Xi said softly: "Okay."

Lu Chen didn't want her to dwell on this emotion, so he changed the subject and said, "Senior Sister, do you still remember the little regret we had when we first came to Guangling?"

"Ok?"

"We experienced a lot together at that time. You taught me martial arts, and I looked for stories for you. Later, we went to the Gu family mansion together to catch spies, led 500 cavalrymen out of the city to attack the camp, and fought with the enemy outside the city together. Looking back now, those scenes are still vivid in my mind. However, even though we did a lot of great things together, we never walked around outside to relax like ordinary men and women."

Lin Xi became more and more confused as he listened.

Lu Chen smiled and said, "That time when I was left behind by Su Yunqing, you came out to look for me. When we met by chance on the street corner, you said you had never been to Guangling City. Do you still remember?"

Looking back at the past, Lin Xi couldn't help but smile softly and nodded, "I remember."

"Come on, Senior Sister, I'll take you on a night tour of Guangling City!"

Lu Chen stood up and took Lin Xi's hand without saying anything. "Hey——"

Before Lin Xi could refuse, he pulled her out.

At this moment, she seemed to have forgotten that her martial arts skills had already ranked among the top ten in the world. Her internal strength alone was far superior to Lu Chen's. She only needed to exert a little effort to throw that guy away.

She was like a confused and helpless little girl, being pulled all the way out of the Lin Mansion by Lu Chen.

Perhaps she was more curious about the night tour of Guangling City.

The nights in the city during this era were extremely boring. Except for the occasional night watchman, there was almost no one to be seen on the streets. All that could be seen was a gray haze.

Fortunately, the moonlight was as bright as water, so we could see the general outline of this thousand-year-old city.

Breathing the fresh night air, the two walked hand in hand in the lonely streets, without a fixed direction, chasing the clouds and gazing at the moon as they pleased.

What even Lin Xi herself couldn't understand was that just by strolling aimlessly in the garden, the slight tension and uneasiness in her heart disappeared without a trace.

She finally came to her senses and realized that the so-called night tour was just Lu Chen's way of making her feel at ease.

"Sister, you know, you are the first strange woman I have ever met. I feel very lucky. God has been very kind to me, allowing me to meet such a beautiful and outstanding woman when I started this journey."

In the silence, Lu Chen's sudden confession made Lin Xi's heart palpitate.

Although there were some parts in this short paragraph that she did not quite understand, in the current atmosphere, she did not want to delve into topics that were too profound.

Lu Chen continued, "I know what you are worried about, but you don't have to worry about that, because I have never thought of making Bodhisattva Man, who is feared by all the villains in the martial arts world, live in seclusion. After marriage, you can stay at home or travel, it's up to you. I will support you in whatever you want to do. Marriage is just a procedure, and it won't change the way we get along. It will remain the same as before."

"I know."

Lin Xi held his hand in hers and said softly, "I'm not worried that you will restrict me, I just don't want outsiders to look down on me. If the wife of the county lord often shows up in public, it's inevitable that people will talk about her behind her back."

Lu Chen suddenly laughed.

Lin Xi asked angrily: "What are you laughing at?"

Lu Chen said with pity and amusement: "Senior Sister, have you forgotten Bodhisattva Man?"

Lin Xi was startled, then suddenly came to his senses.

She can be a dignified and elegant lady of a county duke, or a top master in the martial arts world. As long as she puts on that mask with green face and fangs, how many people know her true identity?

Thinking of this, Lin Xi couldn't help but smile and said, "That's right, you are still smart."

Before they knew it, they arrived at the shore of Mingjian Lake in South City.

The night wind blows gently, and the moonlight shines on the lake, causing ripples and spots of gold.

Lu Chen pulled Lin Xi to sit on the grass by the shore. Lin Xi leaned on his shoulder and said softly, "Don't think too much. I just couldn't come to terms with it for a while. After listening to you, I feel much more relieved."

"Senior Sister, I understand that you are not only worried about yourself, but also because you cannot see through the future situation, especially the future of the Seven Stars Gang."

Lu Chen embraced Lin Xi's body and said softly, "I have traveled around the capital and met many sinister and cunning people. I know that I need to tread carefully with every step in the future. Apart from my father, the people I trust most are you and Master, and this will never change. The Seven Stars Gang and I share the same fate, so I will discuss it with Master and ensure that all the brothers in the gang have a good destination. You don't have to worry about these problems, just wait happily to marry me, and then..."

Seeing that he was hesitant to speak, Lin Xi couldn't help but ask curiously: "Then what?"

Lu Chen turned to look at her, his eyes full of eagerness: "Then give me five children."

Even though they had been in very close contact, Lin Xi still couldn't hide her shame and spat, "Bah, who wants to give birth to your child? Go find them."

She had never mentioned it before, but now she finally showed some jealousy, and the word "they" obviously did not refer specifically to Wang Chulong.

Lu Chen didn't explain and just lowered his head and moved closer.

"You... um..."

The sound stopped suddenly.

Under the moonlight, only the figures of two people cuddling together could be seen.

Time flies by like water.

When the first glimmer of light appeared on the horizon, a guard outside Mingjian Lake yawned involuntarily and sighed, "The Lord is in a good mood to watch the moon by the lake all night."

Only people like them dare to make fun of it in private.

Qin Zilong looked up at the sky and said leisurely, "You know nothing. The master said this is called romance!"

The man asked curiously, "Brother Qin, do you also understand romance?"

Qin Zilong thought of how Li Chengen, Tan Zheng and others were already married, but he was still single. His face immediately turned red and he sighed, "I don't know shit about romance."

A suppressed laugh sounded quietly.

(End of this chapter)