Where prosperity ends, flowers never end

Due to the busy imperial examination preparations, Ran Yuelian went out early and came back late for a month. Ran Qianxi went to school as usual, but Shang Zijun was worried and did not pick her up from school.

That day, a girl suddenly came to the college and asked for her by name.

"Excuse me for disturbing you, but do you know the address of Ran Qianxi, the daughter of the president of the Hanlin Academy?"

Qian Jingyang looked her up and down. Although she was not as charming and elegant as his own Xi Ye, she was also fresh and refined. She seemed to be a sensible and proper lady from a good family.

"I'll take you there."

The girl bowed, and her manners were quite graceful.

"Good work."

The two walked into the classroom, and Ran Qianxi was rolling dice with his classmates, having a lot of fun.

"I win again. Hey, let me ask you... Is there any girl in our school that you like?"

The boy felt a little embarrassed, his ears turned red and his face was shy.

"Oh, you know... I don't like girls..."

"Ouyo!"

There was a commotion all around, and Ran Qianxi smiled faintly, not feeling that there was anything difficult to say.

"Haha, what's the big deal? It's your freedom to like whoever you want. Come on, continue..."

At the same time, the girl came over with a smile.

"But Miss Ran?"

Ran Qianxi put down the dice and looked over.

"who are you?"

The girl bowed to her again.

"My name is Ke Nian, and I want to discuss something with you."

"Oh... tell me..."

"Miss Ran, please lend me a hand to talk."

Ran Qianxi looked at her impatiently, but still got up and followed her.

"You guys play, you guys play."

The two men arrived at the pavilion, and Ke Nian bowed again.

"Hey, what do you always worship?"

"Please ask Miss Ran to help the Ke family."

Ran Qianxi was stunned. When did she become the savior, helping this and that?

"Hiss, what can a rich girl like me do to help your family?"

After hearing this, Ke Nian immediately knelt down, as if a disaster was really about to happen.

"Please ask Miss Ran to cancel the engagement and help our family."

Ran Qianxi frowned, not sure where this Cheng Yaojin came from.

"My father's business ran into problems and he is heavily in debt. Our family is in turmoil and we have dozens of people to support. I know that the eldest son is concerned about you and has proposed marriage to you, but the Ke and Shang families have already made an engagement. It is not my intention to force you. The Ke family is in danger and can only be saved by marrying into a Shang family. Please spare us a hand."

Ran Qianxi was stunned for a moment. Although she didn't want to marry Shang Zijun, it was really uncomfortable to be controlled by moral sentiments.

"But... I don't have the final say on this matter..."

"I know you don't want to get married, otherwise you would have been the young lady of a merchant. Your father is an official in the current dynasty, and your future is limitless. It would be easy for you to marry a prince or an emperor. But we, the lowly merchants, are different from you. Without this marriage, the Ke family would really disappear from the merchant world."

Ran Qianxi looked at her in confusion.

"You are morally blackmailing..."

"Ke Nian, please."

"But if he doesn't like you, you won't be happy either."

Ke Nian's eyes instantly turned red.

"What happiness can I ask for? As long as the whole Ke family is able to live without shelter, I will be content."

Ran Qianxi hesitated for a moment and helped her up. Although what she said was a disguised form of coercion, the fact that the lowly merchants were different from the officials was true. She knew that love and marriage should not be confused.

"If I break up with Zijun right away, he will be heartbroken, and it will hurt me too. The only solution is for you to be the bad guy and I won't show up."

"Thank you Miss Ran! Thank you Miss Ran!!"

"Go back, it's up to you what to do."

"Yes."

After she left, Ran Qianxi turned around and saw Shang Zilai.

"You heard it all."

Shang Zilai came over.

"Don't you like Big Brother?"

Ran Qianxi smiled sadly.

"I like you, but the daughter of the president of the Hanlin Academy is different from a wealthy merchant. I never wanted to marry your brother."

"But aren't you sad?"

"Haha... I'm just a little upset. Shall we go out for a drink tonight?"

Shang Zilai smiled and agreed to her request.

"it is good."

In the evening, the three of them came to Buyue Tower. For some reason, Yun Shuang was not there. The madam said that she had gone home to visit her relatives, so they ate and drank under the stage.

Seeing that there was no sadness on her face, Qian Jingyang couldn't believe it.

"Master Xi...you are heartbroken, why aren't you sad?"

Ran Qianxi was already a little tipsy.

"Why should I be sad? Zijun and I are not suitable for marriage. It's okay for us to just date."

After drinking one cup after another, Jianyu came over.

"Miss Ran, can I serve you?"

Ran Qianxi gently embraced him and kissed him, which surprised Qian Jingyang and Shang Zilai.

"Do you still have your virginity?"

Jianyu smiled gently.

"Yes, I left it for Miss Ran."

"Okay, then keep it for me. I want it next time."

Jianyu brushed the loose hair on her forehead.

"I don't know when Miss Ran will be next time, and I don't know if I can keep this virginity."

Ran Qianxi took out a small stack of silver bills and handed it to him.

"Is it enough?"

Jianyu looked at the banknote in confusion.

"This is…"

"Is it enough for you to keep for me?"

Jianyu took the banknote with a smile.

Originally, she was ordered by Yun Shuang to take care of her when he was away, but she never expected that she would remain calm.

"enough."

Ran Qianxi lifted his chin and kissed him again.

"That's enough."

After three rounds of drinking, Ran Qianxi was already drunk. Qian Jingyang and Shang Zilai were afraid that she might have an accident, so they didn't drink more and sent her back soberly.

The streets were crowded with people, and the carriage of the young girl was fragrant all the way. The two men supported her and just passed the Marquis Yu'an Mansion when they ran into Tan Qianhuan.

He was wearing a sandalwood robe with his sleeves not yet tied, and looked quiet and gentle.

"I pay my respects to the King of Jibei."

"Be flat."

The two of them stood up. Tan Qianhuan walked over, glanced at Ran Qianxi, and then picked her up.

"Thank you both, I will take her back."

"Yes."

Ran Qianxi moved back and forth in his arms. She was drunk and thought she was swimming. Her movements were sometimes high and sometimes low, but he still held her steady.

"I am a fish...haha..."

Tan Qianhuan's faint smile amazed the moonlight. At this moment, Ran Qianxi suddenly raised her upper body and held his face.

"Do I look like a fish to you?"

The corners of Tan Qianhuan's mouth were slightly raised.

"picture."

"Hahaha…"

Ran Qianxi stared at his face for a long time before recognizing him, then she leaned forward and gave him a kiss.

His eyes paused. She always stirred his heart.

"How much did you drink?"

"Haha... I drank eighty-eight jars, isn't that impressive?"

Tan Qianhuan took a look at her and concluded that she was still drunk.

“That’s amazing.”