Where prosperity ends, flowers never end

Shenshi-

As Ran Qianxi walked out of the classroom after class, she ran into Liu Xun waiting in front of the door with his hands behind his back.

"Sister-in-law?"

He stood with his back straight and shoulders broad, with an irreversible tenderness in his eyes and a gentle smile that was intriguing.

"I'll take you back."

"Okay."

Although the wedding date has been set, Liu Xun still can't help missing Ran Qianxi.

Just a few steps out of the academy, Xu Yuanchao came over in a dignified manner. Seeing this scene, he felt jealous again.

"Meet Marquis An."

"Master Liu, there is no need to be so polite. I am here to pick up the second young lady from school."

Liu Xun frowned slightly, and Ran Qianxi frowned. Normally, they didn't like to deal with people much, but today they emphasized the second half of the sentence.

"Marquis Yu An is not here to pick up Master Xu, but is here to pick up Miss Ran Er?"

Liu Xun also emphasized the four words "Ran Er Xiao Niang".

"The second young lady stayed at the Marquis of Yu'an's mansion copying the law code, working day and night. The marquis came to pick her up in person to show his respect."

The four words "working day and night" hit the nail on the head of Ran Qianxi's secret.

"Miss Ran has not returned home for a long time, and Lady Xiahou is worried about her day and night."

"I will deliver the message myself."

Liu Xun took a step forward, but unexpectedly Ran Qianxi took another step forward, blocking the two of them.

"Go back to Ran Mansion first, then to Yu'an Marquis Mansion."

At the same time, Qian Jingyang and Shang Zilai came over.

"Master Xi, take a day off tomorrow, drink in the evening..."

Seeing the two people in front of him, Qian Jingyang swallowed his words for a moment.

"Haha, you two look, I have an appointment, sorry..."

After he finished speaking, he pulled Qian Jingyang and Shang Zilai and ran away.

The day before Liu Xuncheng’s wedding –

Duanmu Yan's hometown was far away in Rouzhou, so Pingcheng Hou brought Duanmu Yan's stepmother to the imperial city a few days ago.

There was no mansion in the imperial city, so Duanmu Yan stayed in the Ran family to get married. The largest main room was Ran Qianxi's boudoir, but she gave it up unwillingly.

"cut…"

The servants of the Ran Mansion were busy as if they were celebrating the marriage of their eldest daughter.

The front and back yards were all decorated with big red "囍" characters. Although it was evening, it was still dazzling. Red silk and satin were hung from the beams and buildings, and the atmosphere was full of joy.

Passersby were talking a lot, but no one was polite.

"Oh, it's so great that the girl is finally married."

"Yes, it's shameful for a good daughter in her twenties not to get married."

Ran Qianxi strode out, scaring the audience away.

"Who said I'm getting married? I won't get married even if I'm eighty. Get lost!"

"Oh my, this is incredible. No one wants someone like her. Let's go, let's go..."

Ran Qianxi clenched her fists in anger!

"You are so wicked that you are criticizing me right in front of my own door?!"

The audience dispersed and Duanmu Yan walked over slowly.

"I'm sorry to cause trouble for Xixi."

Ran Qianxi turned away impatiently, but was grabbed by Duanmu Yan's wrist.

Ran Qianxi: "What else? Didn't I give you my room?"

Duanmu Yan: "Xixi, do you have someone you like?"

"You take care of me, just say what you want to say."

Duanmu Yan slowly let go of her hand. This moment was sad. She was sad that as a girl she had to bear the fate of taking care of her husband and children. She was sad that she couldn't be with the girl she liked.

"Nothing, just curiosity. The person Xixi likes must be extraordinary."

"cut."

Ran Qianxi thought for a moment and raised the corner of her mouth. She was born to cause trouble for others.

"I like your husband. How is it? Is he extraordinary enough?"

Duanmu Yan was shocked. Although she knew that Ran Qianxi had a normal sexual orientation, she was still angry that she mentioned men.

"Hmph, your plan has failed. I'm going to marry him soon. You'll never get him in this lifetime. Forget about it."

Duanmu Yan turned away. She didn't like Liu Xun at all, but she didn't understand why he spoke so harshly to the girl he liked. She just wanted to have a good talk with her.

"Hey! You can't take a joke at all? Tsk..."

Next day –

At the wedding, there was red tape, noise and disturbance, the guests spoke eloquently, and the wedding congratulations were repeated over and over again without any repetition.

Liu Xun smiled in response. On their wedding day, the only common emotion between the couple was sadness. The person Pianpian liked was someone who would never be with her.

Since Ran Qianxi couldn't get in, she drank a few glasses of wine. Seeing that the banquet was almost over, she picked up the gifts she had prepared and went to the Prince of Jibei's Mansion.

"Happy birthday, godfather."

Although she drank two bottles of liquor, she didn't seem drunk at all. Tan Qianhuan stood up gracefully. She actually kept her promise.

"Xi'er, are you really here?"

Ran Qianxi took out the gift with a smile.

"Yes, yes. My aunt's wedding happened to be on the same date as my stepfather's birthday. My mother and I had a few bites of the feast before coming here."

Tan Qianhuan smiled and held her in his arms.

"Thank you Xier for celebrating my birthday."

"Oh no, why are you saying thank you to me? I'm going to make you some longevity noodles."

Ran Qianxi struggled gently, and as soon as she turned around, Tan Qianhuan hugged her from behind, with his big hands tightly wrapping around her slender waist.

"what's wrong?"

"Xi'er, let me hug you again."

Ran Qianxi smiled slightly and held his hands.

"Okay, then hold me long enough before you go downstairs."

"Will Xier still accompany me on my birthday from now on?"

"Of course there is. I have always been with my godfather."

"Xi'er, can you please stop calling me foster father?"

Ran Qianxi turned her head away half-comprehendingly.

"What's that called?"

"I don't know, but I always feel that the word 'adoptive father' is strange."

Ran Qianxi gently pushed him away, she knew the atmosphere at the moment very well.

"Haha... Qian Huan? What should I do? I can't say it..."

Tan Qianhuan smiled faintly, and changed the address in an instant, which sounded a little awkward.

"It's okay, take your time."

"Okay, Huan."

Tan Qianhuan raised his hand and touched her hair. He had heard this voice called "Ah Huan" when they were in love.

"I want to eat the noodles Xier made."

Ran Qianxi typed a word with a snap of her fingers, then walked out of the study room in a carefree manner.

"Then wait a moment."

Tan Qianhuan carefully opened the gift box, which contained a congratulatory note and a dagger.

'I wish my godfather a happy birthday, and may you be invincible. Xier will always be with you, and you are not allowed to be annoying.'

Tan Qianhuan picked up the dagger and looked at it, and when he saw the words "I will always be with you", he couldn't stop smiling.

"Okay."

After one stick of incense, Ran Qianxi walked in with longevity noodles.

"Godfather, come quickly, eat it while it's hot."

Tan Qianhuan smiled and looked back, taking the longevity noodles, his eyes full of joy.

"So fast?"

"Yeah, it must be fast down there."

Ran Qianxi pushed the longevity noodles towards him.

"Try it. This is not my first time cooking, but it is my first time making longevity noodles for others."

"Xier can cook?"

Ran Qianxi smiled awkwardly. She only knew how to cook soup and cheese, and had no idea about any other cuisine.

"I can make cheese, and soup is dangerous."

She thought again of the bowl of Ten Ingredients Big Whip Soup, which made Shang Zijun's nose bleed.

"Xier loves cheese, so she learned how to make it?"

"Yeah, how come you're so smart?"

Tan Qianhuan ate the longevity noodles. Although the taste was average, it was enough to surprise him.

Ran Qianxi's eyes were full of anticipation.

"how is it going?"

Tan Qianhuan smiled.

“It’s delicious.”

Ran Qianxi patted her thigh happily.

"I knew it was too salty the first two times. I hope it's edible this time."

Tan Qianhuan's eyes seemed to be filled with autumn water, so gentle and delicate that people dared not look directly at him.

"It's hard for Xi'er."

"It's not difficult, as long as it's edible."