Misty Rain of the Old Times

After two or three days of boredom, Chen Xuan felt that he had no motivation to do anything. Even his favorite activity, listening to the rain on rainy days, was not so pleasant anymore. Instead, he felt it was very boring.

I just feel annoyed, and I don’t know where it comes from. Young people’s annoyances are always so inexplicable.

He hadn't gone out for three whole days, which surprised Gao Jingming greatly. Is A Xuan such a person who can stay idle?

Xiao Gao knew that Chen Xuan was fine and well-behaved when he was young, but he became more and more unrestrained as he grew up. After going to Liuyu Academy, he never stayed at home for more than a day unless he was studying at the academy. Sometimes he would go out in the morning, and sometimes he would sneak out in the middle of the night. Especially after 'setting foot on the Xiantian', he was like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins. Unless he was studying or doing business, he was rarely seen.

That was when he was still serving as a book boy. After graduating from the academy and returning to Yang County, because of Chen Xuan's cultivation level, the job was just nominal. Did Chen Xuan spend a single day quietly at the Gao family during that period?

So how could Gao Jingming not be surprised when Chen Xuan didn't go out for fun these days?

Gao Jingming found it funny to see Chen Xuan tossing and turning. Ah Xuan was already an adult, and he had only been in the capital for a short time, yet he already had his own troubles?

It was a rainy day, and instead of bringing any coolness in the middle of summer, it was swelteringly hot.

Gao Jingming, who had been reading all morning, saw Chen Xuan scratching his skin in the pavilion, as if he had nails on his butt. He couldn't help but put down his book and walked over and said, "Xuan, if you feel bored, go out for a walk. Stroll around. Didn't you say you wanted to help me enjoy life? I feel uncomfortable staying at home."

"I don't feel bored. Maybe I'm disturbing the young master from reading because of me being around. It's not intentional," Chen Xuan said confusedly and apologetically. As a bystander, he didn't even realize it.

He was a little distracted when he was talking, and was secretly thinking in his heart, if the little princess didn't come to play with him, should he take the initiative to invite her? After all, it is not a good thing to let the little girl take the initiative all the time, she also has to save face.

Don't you feel bored? I'm too embarrassed to point it out to you. Gao Jingming laughed and said, "Don't you have friends? This kind of weather is perfect for a small gathering, drinking tea, reading a book, listening to music, it's also a pleasure."

The friend that Xiao Gao mentioned was of course Princess Fuyao, but because of her special status, he couldn't joke with her directly. As a scholar, he always paid attention to his words and actions.

His meaning was very clear. It was very likely that Chen Xuan's distraction was not caused by the little princess. The person who tied the bell must untie it. He just didn't say it so clearly.

Glancing at the sky, Chen Xuan hesitated and said, "It's so inconvenient to go out on a rainy day. What if she doesn't want to go out?"

It's quite ridiculous. He didn't feel anything before the little princess's birthday, but after that night, Chen Xuan couldn't act as casually and naturally as before, and was always hesitant.

"How do you know that the other person is unhappy if you don't ask?" Gao Jingming was speechless. Ah Xuan was not at peace. He was worried that he would scare the other person if he was too eager, but he was also afraid that if he ignored the other person, people would think too much. He understood this stage. He had gone through the same thing after he found out that he was engaged.

After being 'encouraged' by Xiao Gao, Chen Xuan also felt that it made sense, so he said: "Yes, today is the perfect day to drink tea and chat. I won't disturb the young master from reading. I'll go out for a while."

You are just being indecisive and using me as an excuse. Gao Jingming didn't know his mentality yet. Seeing him leave with an umbrella, he couldn't help but say, "Ah Xuan, you can't hide your love for someone. Don't care about their status. Be bold and take the initiative. As you are now, there is no one in the world who is not worthy of you. It's only that others are not worthy of you."

"Master, I don't understand what you are saying. We are just friends." Chen Xuan turned around and looked at me as if to say, "Don't talk nonsense."

It's just a friend, how can you make such a fuss to celebrate someone's birthday? With contempt in his heart, Gao Jingming turned and said jokingly: "But, Xuan, if you like two people at the same time, you must hide it well, don't end up with nothing. After all, there is only one title of wife, unless someone is willing to be a mistress..."

Giving a thumbs up, Chen Xuan said admiringly: "Young Master is worthy of being a Young Master, he has read a lot, and what he said is very sophisticated. I am convinced."

After saying that, he turned around and left. Okay, Chen Xuan admitted in his heart that he was probably really in love with the little princess whose personality and conversation were very compatible with his. But he didn't know how to win over one of them, let alone two. Am I, Chen Xuan, such a fickle person?

Seeing him leave, Gao Jingming thought he was finally 'quiet' and continued reading. When Ah Xuan was around, he couldn't help but observe his reaction, which made him lose focus...

When Chen Xuan was leaving, he happened to meet Geng Hong and Zhao Erhe coming back chatting and laughing. Xiao Gao was studying hard at home. As guards, they had a lot of free time to go around the capital. After returning, they could brag about the capital to their relatives and friends. It would be a pity not to come here once in their lifetime.

"Uncle Geng, Brother Zhao, what are you talking about so happily?" Chen Xuan asked casually when passing by to say hello.

Geng Hong said with a smile: "Xuan Ge'er is going out again. The rain is getting heavier. Be careful to avoid the rain."

"I have an umbrella with me," Chen Xuan shook the umbrella in his hand.

Zhao Erhe took over the conversation and said, "It's nothing. I went out with Brother Geng a while ago and heard a story everywhere. There's a manor thirty miles south of the capital. The owner has changed. It seems very wealthy. After moving in yesterday, they transplanted a very special tree. I heard it's three meters tall, its trunk is like iron, and its leaves are like jade. When the wind blows and the rain beats, the leaves can make an intoxicating sound. I don't know if it's true. Many people want to go and experience it. We can only listen for fun and have no chance to see it."

"Although we don't know whether it's true or not, many people are spreading this story when we go out. It seems to be quite magical. Some people even say that listening to the sound of the leaves can cure diseases. It's getting more and more outrageous," Geng Hong nodded.

Chen Xuan smiled and said, "It's just a rumor, don't take it seriously. Okay, you guys are busy, I'll go out for a while."

After they separated, Chen Xuan wondered whether he should go directly to the Princess's residence to ask the little princess out, or be more subtle and send a note. Undecided, he overheard people around him discussing the tree Geng Hong and the others had mentioned. With Chen Xuan's keen senses, he could gather much more information than Geng Hong and the others had.

"Its branches are like gold and iron, and ordinary people cannot even damage them with swords. Its leaves are like jade, and when the wind and rain blow, they are like natural music. Is it really that magical?"

After hearing this information, Chen Xuan had an idea. Doesn't the little princess like to collect leaves? This is just an excuse. He should go and see if he can ask the owner for a few leaves, and then ask the little princess to come out under the pretext of asking her to appreciate the leaves she has never seen before.

He had no intention of using force to rob or steal.

"As expected of me, I can even think of a legitimate reason." Secretly praising himself, Chen Xuan turned around and headed towards the south of the city. He disappeared from the spot as he took a step, and he didn't even realize that he was too impatient.

The point is not the leaves, but boredom. I guess I need to see someone to calm down.

Gao Jingming couldn't even criticize him for his current emotions. Instead, he fully understood them. After all, every man and woman behaves a little neurotically at the beginning. Only after time has passed do they realize how ridiculous they were at the time. It is also a rare and precious memory.

It is said that Chen Xuan has never had a serious relationship in his two lifetimes. This is the first time for a young lady to get into a bridal sedan chair, so she has no experience.

The capital city is very large, and ordinary people can't cross from north to south in a day. However, Chen Xuan arrived at the south of the city in a few breaths. He was too lazy to follow any procedures, so he climbed over the wall silently and headed straight for his destination.

It would not be difficult for him to find a manor thirty miles outside the city if he had a general target.

He quickly arrived at the approximate location, stood on a high place holding an umbrella and looked around. He did not see the so-called manor, but on the official road leading to the capital a few miles away, countless people were still traveling in the rain.

"Could it be that the manor is in a quiet place far away from the official roads? But the area around the capital is barren for dozens of miles, so where can there be a quiet place?"

Thinking in his heart, Chen Xuan expanded the search range, but after a while he still found nothing. There were many manors and villages in this area of ​​dozens of miles, but he did not find the manor with a tree as people said.

After a short pause, Chen Xuan stood on a hilltop, lost in thought. Where could he find it? Should he ask someone? He hadn't even bothered to ask for the specific location, having just done it on impulse.

When he was slightly hesitant, he raised his eyebrows slightly and looked into the distance. Under the hazy rain, he saw a huge figure approaching him rapidly. It was more than ten feet tall, with two heads, and carried a giant axe as big as a door panel and a black long stick as thick as a bowl.

Next to the huge figure was a young man in black, with an expression of arrogance between his brows.

"Prince Luo of Rong State and his two-headed bodyguard, are they coming for me?" Chen Xuan understood what was going on in an instant.

Putting aside other things, isn't King Luo of Rong a hostage? Can he wander around freely? That's right, when I was in the Xiantian realm, I could change my appearance at will, so it wouldn't be a problem for him to sneak out quietly.

The surrounding wild mountains and hills are sparsely populated, and it's quite interesting that they came straight to me.

Chen Xuan slapped his forehead, completely convinced of himself. Where had my IQ gone? Could it be that liking someone really makes you stupid? It was obvious someone was setting him up, and he'd actually fallen right in.

It was obvious that the little princess loved collecting leaves; it was no secret, and since I had a close personal relationship with her, someone might be using that to spread rumors about some magical plant. Given our relationship, how could I not find a way for her to get one? After all, no one else had the chance to give it to her.

"No wonder Rongguo is called a barbarian. Their method of luring me here was so clumsy. But the key is that I actually believed it."

Speechless, Chen Xuan didn't take it seriously. No matter how much you scheme, strength is the confidence. Conspiracies and tricks are only effective against those who lack firepower.

Now that he realized what was happening, his IQ took the upper hand again.

King Luo and his guards were obviously being used as knives. As barbarians, they were easily fooled by the slightest trick from others.

"Prince Jiang, huh? You finally can't help it after all this time? I'll talk to you later. Probably not, you'll probably be here soon." Chen Xuan curled his lips. If something like this happened, it was definitely Prince Jiang's fault; he was the biggest suspect.

The reason is very simple. Apart from the old emperor and the little princess themselves, he is probably the first person to know about his private relationship with the little princess. He wants her to get out of here because she is blocking his way.

And it was very simple for King Luo to be lured into targeting himself. Firstly, the people of Rong State are usually straightforward and it is not without reason that they are called barbarians. Secondly, Rong State is suffering from a severe drought and needs help from Jing State. If he can marry the little princess, he can get support and the problem will be solved. He received some information about his private relationship with the little princess, which is related to the disaster of Rong State. Even if there is a possibility of marrying the little princess, no accidents can be allowed to happen. If there is an accident, it must be solved. Why is he not rushing up in a hurry?
Standing quietly in the rain, Chen Xuan waited for their arrival, wanting to see what tricks they were up to. Are you trying to play a trick on me? I'm not happy about it, so I'll beat the shit out of you before you've done it cleanly!

So does such a tree exist?
Chen Xuan was still thinking about this matter and didn't care about other minor issues.

Since it is a conspiracy against me, huh, it must exist even if it doesn’t exist. Whoever spreads the rumor will be held responsible!
...(End of chapter)