Where prosperity ends, flowers never end

There was a loud bang and a huge thunder struck the sky. Everyone was startled and no one was willing to leave the pavilion. However, outside the pavilion, on the long street, a girl holding an umbrella threw fruits onto the carriage.

"Oh my gosh, what is this for?"

Ran Qianxi stood up in surprise. The carriage was obviously coming towards the pavilion. The boys and girls shouted at the top of their lungs, almost going crazy.

"Li Zhengzhong!"

"He entered Yunting!"

"Hurry, hurry, wait for us!"

The shouts from all directions had swallowed up the rainstorm. Ran Qianxi's ears gradually widened and she immediately became interested.

"Li Zhengzhong?"

Mou Lan had heard of Li Zhengzhong's reputation, and thought that Ran Qianxi was also impressed by his beauty, so he smiled knowingly.

"Miss Xi also loves Li Zhengzhong?"

"What?"

Ran Qianxi asked the question in confusion, but she did not stop looking. She shook her head, trying to see his appearance clearly.

Mou Lan asked, "Isn't it?"

"I just want to see why he sold his broken fan to me for three thousand taels!"

After hearing her answer, Mu Lan suddenly felt embarrassed to speak again. The two of them were completely on different paths.

"You know my father, but you still sell it to me at such a high price. Is it because it's gilded?"

Hearing her complaints, the scholars around immediately looked over, and some even walked over directly.

"May I ask if your father is Lord Ran, the president of the Hanlin Academy?"

"Yes, who are you?"

The scholar straightened his clothes and bowed politely.

"I am Yan Wuyan. I wonder if Lord Ran can come with the young lady? Can you introduce one or two?"

Ran Qianxi frowned and waved her hand.

"Your purpose is too obvious and your words are too straightforward. If you want a career, then take the imperial examinations. If you want fame... um... then just write more poetry."

When faced with rejection, Yan Wuyan's expression obviously turned pale.

"I never thought that the Miss Ran in the rumors would be so arrogant and frivolous!"

Ran Qianxi looked at him helplessly without responding, but he became more and more excessive.

"I guess Dean Ran is so high up that he taught his daughter to be so ignorant of current affairs."

"Hey! You can scold me if you want, but why bring my dad along? Who the hell are you?"

"you…"

Ran Qianxi turned around arrogantly.

"What do you mean? The imperial court has changed its system, and merchants can also participate in the imperial examinations. Instead of studying hard, you are here to flatter others and even dream of becoming successful overnight. What's wrong with you?"

"Such brazen words are beyond my control!"

Ran Qianxi rolled up her sleeves and was about to fuck him, but was stopped in time by Mou Lan.

"Miss Ran, don't be impulsive. After all, women are weaker."

Ran Qianxi glanced at her and put down her arm.

"It's not that my family doesn't support retainers, but at least you have to have some achievements. You are an amateur, so who knows if you have any real skills?"

"Humph! I won't go to such a family that despises the poor and loves the rich!"

"Hey? Who do you think is scornful of the poor and in love with the rich? Go drink some wine!"

Yan Wuyan looked at her coldly but continued to argue.

"So and so, when I join the Grand Master's school, I will let you look at me differently!"

"Oh, do you know who the Grand Tutor is? We are all one family, and we all despise the poor and love the rich."

While the two were arguing, Li Zhengzhong walked into the pavilion holding up his clothes.

"Don't be offended, this talented man. The Second Miss does not look down on you, nor does she say that you are incompetent. You are a man of foresight. Please allow me to convey my message."

Ran Qianxi stared at him blankly for a moment, and a feeling of pride surged in her heart.

"Humph, why bring it? Isn't he very powerful?"

"This is inappropriate. A capable person should not be bothered by others or act on impulse. Just let Li convey the message."

Yan Wuyan bowed generously to Li Zhengzhong, and then cupped his hands towards Ran Qianxi.

"Yan said something wrong, please don't blame me, young lady."

Li Zhengzhong's faint smile is better than the spring breeze, making people feel comfortable and relaxed.

"That's good. It's raining outside the pavilion, and I don't know when it will stop. Since we are here by chance, why not discuss it?"

Li Zhengzhong sat down steadily, and scholars from all over the place surrounded him and flattered him.

Ran Qianxi understood that he was helping herself out and protecting the Ran family's reputation, so she generously handed him a chicken leg.

"Hey, I'll treat you to a chicken leg worth three thousand taels."

Li Zhengzhong smiled faintly, obviously knowing what she meant.

"The second young lady personally presented me with a priceless treasure, and I am deeply grateful."

"Eat yours. Sell it to me at a lower price next time."

Li Zhengzhong took the chicken leg and looked at the table in front of her. There were still three chickens untouched. Ran Qianxi instantly understood what he meant.

"I want to eat the whole chicken. Have you ever thought about how many smoked chickens you can buy with 3,000 taels..."

"That's wrong. Zhongdao won't take a cent, and it's hard for him to accept the kindness of Lord Ran."

Ran Qianxi slammed the smoked chicken on the table. Even though he was stunningly handsome, she couldn't forgive him for asking for three thousand taels from her.

"It must be my father who said something about things being equal and cause and effect being related. Anyway, he just let me pay for it myself."

"Haha, that's right... Second Miss, don't be angry. If you feel unhappy, I would like to draw a few more pictures for you."

Hearing him say it so easily while swallowing up her three thousand taels of silver, Ran Qianxi was even more dissatisfied.

"I don't want to work with people who have different ideals."

Li Zhengzhong couldn't help but smile, and Ran Qianxi seemed to be provoked.

"cut."

Ran Qianxi looked at Xiaoyi who was eating happily, and suddenly remembered that she didn't have a name yet, so she walked over to her attentively.

Li Zhengzhong suddenly looked back, and the two of them looked at each other at a subtle distance, sparks flying in their hearts.

"What to do?"

"Hey, hey... do you know how to give a name? Why don't you give this little girl a name?"

Li Zhengzhong smiled with red ears, glanced at Xiaoyi, and said a few words that made people admire him.

"The little girl speaks coyly, and her cleverness and gracefulness flow. How about the two words 'wanxiu'?"

Ran Qianxi didn't understand his eloquent speech, but she felt that the two words "Wanxiu" were easy to remember.

"Okay, aren't you a literary master? A fan costs three thousand taels..."

"Ha ha ha ha."

Li Zhengzhong laughed heartily, and Ran Qianxi's scalp tightened when she heard it. She felt that there was something ambiguous in his laughter.

“It’s ridiculous…”

Mou Lan stepped forward and bowed. Although she was already a mother, her outstanding appearance and figure were still fascinating.

"Moulan thanks Mr. Li for giving my daughter a name."

"Madam, you are so polite. It's just a small favor. No need to thank me."

Ran Qianxi walked to Xiaoyi with a smile and touched her head, with no less emotion in her eyes than Mou Lan's.

"Mou Wanxiu sounds much better than Xiaoyi."

The heavy rain outside the pavilion stopped. Ran Qianxi said hello and left with Mou Lan and her daughter.

"Let's go. See you later."

When she returned home, Duanmu Yan was waiting for her at the door with her arms folded.

"You still remember to come back?"

Ran Qianxi smiled and picked up the smoked chicken left for her.

"I didn't dare to come back until I brought you two smoked chickens."

"Cough cough..."

Duanmu Yan coughed a few times as if pretending to do so, but she was actually extremely happy.

"Left it for me?"

"Yes, yes, eat it quickly, it's not cold yet."

Duanmu Yan took it with a smile, and saw that Mou Lan looked displeased.

"They will sleep in the living room tonight."

Ran Qianxi was stunned. "Ah? Don't we have three guest rooms? Give them one~"

"No way, this is my home."

Duanmu Yan refused outright, successfully angering Ran Qianxi.

"Okay, I'll sleep in the guest room then."

Duanmu Yan was speechless for a moment!

"you…"

"What should I do? Anyway, you let them sleep in the living room and I will sleep in the guest room."

Duanmu Yan couldn't persuade her and could only sigh to herself. Worried that she wouldn't be able to sleep well, she gave in again.

"Okay, okay, okay..."

Ran Qianxi smiled and took Duanmu Yan's wrist.

"Thank you, Aunt Fairy."