Traveling through ancient times, I led my family to prosperity

Shen Liu was not as obsessed with the mountain scenery as Xiao Lan. Since coming here, his eyes had hardly left Xiao Lan. "How about it? Isn't it beautiful here?"

Xiao Lan pretended to ponder for a while, then nodded and got on the horse and galloped along the lake. The lake was not very big, and it didn't take Xiao Lan long to understand its full picture. The lake was formed by springs from the mountains, and there were several waterfalls of different sizes on several steep cliffs.

Xiao Lan smiled and asked Shen Liu, "Master Liu likes this place very much, right?"

Shen Liu nodded. "Every time I come back, as long as I have free time, I will come here to take a look. Even though it is beautiful now, it will be a completely different scene in winter."

Xiao Lan nodded. Although she had not seen the scenery here in winter with her own eyes, she could imagine how beautiful it would be if it was covered with a layer of snow.

"Sixth Master, what is the name of this place? And what is the name of this lake?" Xiao Lan asked.

"...It doesn't have a name yet," Shen Liu said, then looked at Xiao Lan and smiled, "Look here, and this lake, what's a suitable name?"

Xiao Lan didn't believe that this place didn't have a name. Shen Liu was probably teasing her. Even if this place didn't have a name originally, Shen Liu liked it so much that she didn't believe that Shen Liu wouldn't give it a name.

Seeing Xiao Lan's unbelieving expression, Shen Liu said, "There really is no name here. When have I ever lied?"

Seeing that Shen Liu didn't sound like a joke, Xiao Lan just said "oh" and nothing else.

"...I have never brought anyone other than my family here...Xiao Lan, you are the first..." Shen Liu said suddenly.

These words really shocked Xiao Lan. Shen Liu's words were so profound that it took Xiao Lan a while to come back to her senses.

"Whatever name you like, this place will be called that from now on..." Shen Liu said again.

Xiao Lan just smiled and didn't say anything. There was a huge gap in status between her and Shen Liu... There were some things she didn't even dare to think about.

When the horse reached a flat area, Xiao Lan was about to dismount. However, Shen Liu got off the horse before her, and then naturally came to Xiao Lan's side, offering her a hand to help her dismount. Originally, Xiao Lan wanted to jump down directly, because there was no dismounting stool in the forest, and she was a carefree person... But at this time, Shen Liu had already stood beside her in a lunge, and patted his thigh, obviously wanting Xiao Lan to step on her to get down.

Xiao Lan hesitated for a moment, then stepped lightly on it. Shen Liu reached out and gently helped Xiao Lan. Xiao Lan was very skilled and now she was standing steadily on the ground.

Shen Liu took advantage of the situation to hold Xiao Lan's hand, just as he had just supported her, and never let go. The two walked to the water's edge, Xiao Lan squatted down and played with the water with her hands, and then took the opportunity to shake off Shen Liu's hand.

Shen Liu looked at Xiao Lan deeply and did not force her.

The lake water is clear, but it is already autumn now, so Shen Liu said, "The water is cold, don't play around and get frozen."

Indeed, the water temperature of this lake is low. Xiao Lan agreed and stood up. At this time, Shen Liu had taken out a blanket from the saddle, spread it on a flat stone, and called Xiao Lan over.

After Xiao Lan sat down on the big rock, Shen Liu sat down next to her. For a long time, neither of them spoke, as if they were both immersed in the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains.

"I can stay at home for a few more days this time. The border has been relatively peaceful recently..." Shen Liu started chatting with Xiao Lan.

"That's great, but don't you go to the capital every year?" Xiao Lan said.

"That will happen after winter. I have to report to His Majesty and also go see the Queen..." Shen Liu said.

"We will be together through life and death, holding your hand, and growing old together." Shen Liu held Xiao Lan's hand and slowly recited the Book of Songs. If Shen Liu's actions just now had some hints, then now Shen Liu made it clear. Shen Liu made his feelings clear in this way, leaving Xiao Lan with no way to avoid it. Did she have to grow old together with Shen Liu?

In this era, for girls, getting married and having children is the only path allowed for them. Xiao Lan has actually imagined her future husband, future in-laws, and future married life. In fact, her requirements are not high. She just requires her husband to be a good man and her in-laws to be a kind and well-behaved family. As for married life, it is just an ordinary life. As for love, she never expects it. No matter what era it is, love is a luxury and an existence that can be expected but not sought. She has always held a natural attitude. Love is just a condiment of life and it is dispensable. Even without love, life must go on well. In fact, Xiao Lan just wants to live a peaceful and stable life, let herself live as long as possible, and cultivate a family relationship with her future husband that is stronger than love in the process of getting along after marriage.

It would be even better if her future husband could share some common interests and hobbies with her, have common topics to talk about, and appreciate each other. Xiao Lan dared not ask for more. Marriage is based on the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words. In this era, couples have never met before getting married, and most families get married blindly. When Xiao Lan thought about her future husband, Shen Liu and the Shen family were never in her consideration.

At this time, Xiao Lan glanced at Shen Liu, who was looking at her intently, waiting for her answer. However, judging from the strength and temperature in Shen Liu's hands, Shen Liu was determined to win this matter.

Xiao Lan never considered Shen Liu as a candidate for her future husband. She saved Shen Liu when she was a child, but she also received help from Shen Liu and the Shen family. Xiao Lan has always been intentional and hardworking to maintain a good relationship with Shen Liu and the Shen family, but also kept a certain distance, because her family is big and powerful. If they don't rely on a big tree, their family will have no support and may be swallowed up by other businesses without leaving any bones...

Of course, during their interactions, Xiao Lan unexpectedly discovered that she and Shen Liu actually got along very well. But thinking of Shen Liu's identity, she gave up the idea of ​​being friends with him. She was not without regrets, but she always had to face the reality. The gap in identity and status between the two sides was too big. Even though she deliberately kept a distance, Shen Liu was very good to her and her family. As she grew older, Shen Liu's actions and intentions became more and more obvious. Today, she could not avoid it and could not face it directly.

Xiao Lan is not stupid, on the contrary, she is quick-witted. Today's encounter in the suburbs was obviously carefully planned by Shen Liu. From the encounter to now, every step can be arranged by Shen Liu. Xiao Lan believes that Shen Liu's confession at this time is definitely not a momentary impulse, but a move after careful consideration and careful planning.