Where prosperity ends, flowers never end

Ran Qianxi turned and left, went to the weapon shop and bought a small dagger for Ran Qiongxi. Sui Xue was confused again.

"This little dagger... is the gift you chose for the young master?"

"Yes, don't underestimate this dagger. It can definitely save lives in life-threatening situations."

Sui Xue was half-believing and half-doubting, but still felt that whatever the Second Young Lady said was right and whatever she did made sense.

"Then the eldest master will probably like it."

"Tsk, he must like it. If he doesn't like it, this is the only one."

Back at the Ran Mansion, Ran Qiongxi was practicing sword skills, and was unstoppable and invincible.

"Ran Qiongxi."

Hearing his sister calling him, he put away his sword and walked over.

"what happened again?"

Ran Qianxi rolled her eyes at him and took out the dagger.

"Hey~ Congratulations on passing the palace exam."

Ran Qiongxi took the dagger away, still muttering something.

"Why buy such useless things..."

"Then don't want it!"

Ran Qiongxi pulled out the dagger, and it was obvious that she was both pleased and happy, but there was also a hint of disgust on her face.

"Ahem...don't buy it next time, it's a waste of money."

Ran Qianxi turned around angrily, accepted her gift and continued to grumble.

"Good luck in high school."

After she left completely, Ran Qiongxi finally couldn't suppress the joy on her face. She looked at the dagger over and over again, and put it on her waist with satisfaction.

When it was dinner time, Ran Yuelian finally got a good rest, and the three of them sat around the table waiting for Ran Qianxi and Ran Qiongxi.

"I'll go first..."

Ran Qiongxi took a step back helplessly.

"You have to grab it even when you get in the door."

When he followed, they were both stunned when they entered the room. There was a handsome man with delicate features sitting at the dining table. He was gentle and elegant. They had never seen him before.

"Dad, who is this?"

Ran Qianxi sat opposite the man and saw his appearance clearly.

"Hey~ You look good, brother~"

"Cough cough..."

Ran Qiongxi pretended to remind him and then sat down.

"Miss Ran, don't you remember where you are?"

Ran Qianxi moved closer to him and stared at him for a long time, but still couldn't recognize him.

"I don't seem to remember it very well."

"I was humiliated in front of the medicine shop that day, and it was Miss Ran who gave me silver to save my life."

Ran Qianxi took a moment to identify him and found that he was the scholar who exchanged the painting for medicinal herbs that day.

"Oh! I remember now. It's the one who draws beautifully."

Cheng Mo smiled faintly and bowed.

"Miss Ran, you are too kind."

Xiahou Jin pulled Ran Qianxi.

"Do you really know him?"

"Yes, I really know him..."

Ran Yuelian smiled, added a chicken leg for Ran Qianxi, and picked up a braised prawn for Cheng Mo.

"This is our retainer, who won first place in the imperial examination."

"Look, I told you, you will definitely be fine. Good luck in the palace exam."

Cheng Mo smiled, and had already captured her in his eyes and imprinted her in his heart.

Ran Yuelian smiled faintly and understood his feelings for his daughter.

"Let's eat first."

It was almost dusk. Ran Qianxi was enjoying the breeze in the yard. She caught a tabby cat from somewhere and loved it very much. She was about to take it to show her mother. As soon as she reached the main hall door, she ran into Cheng Mo who came out. They both stopped at the same time.

"Miss Ran."

Cheng Mo bowed gracefully.

"Hello, did you have enough to eat tonight?"

"Thank you Miss Ran for your concern. Everything is fine with me."

Ran Qianxi looked into the hall.

"Is mother asleep?"

"The dean has been very busy during this period, so he must be exhausted."

Ran Qianxi felt a little disappointed and wanted to ask Xiahou Jin if she could adopt a cat to raise.

"All right…"

Cheng Mo glanced at the tabby cat in her arms and understood her loss.

"Miss Ran, do you want to show this little raccoon slave to Madam?"

"Yeah, how cute is that?"

Cheng Mo gently took the tabby cat and held it in his arms. It seemed that he also liked small animals.

"Cheng has a cat at home. It gave birth to a litter of puppies two months ago. Why don't we take Miss Ran to see it tomorrow and pick one that she likes to bring back to raise."

Ran Qianxi's eyes lit up. She really wanted to have a pet.

"really?"

"real."

"Great, great, great, I've always wanted to raise one, but my eldest brother wouldn't let me, saying I was just being too enthusiastic."

Ran Qianxi was so beautiful under the moonlight that he couldn't help but look at her several more times, and every glance was engraved in his heart.

"Miss Ran is so kind, she will definitely treat Li Nu well."

"Haha, I find that you are not only good at drawing, but also pleasant to the ear."

Cheng Mo smiled, and Ran Qianxi took the cat back.

"Would you like to sit together for a while?"

Cheng Mo originally thought that he would have to work extra hard to get her invitation, but he didn't expect her to be so kind.

"May I?"

"Of course..."

Ran Qianxi turned around and Cheng Mo followed immediately.

"I can't ask for it."

The two of them sat in the pavilion, the moonlight became brighter and brighter, the close contact made Cheng Mo's heart beat, but there was no topic at all, so he could only sit with her quietly.

"How old are you this year?"

Cheng Mo came back to his senses, seeming a little nervous and excited.

"twenty."

"Then you are one year younger than me. I am twenty-one."

"Yes."

Ran Qianxi turned her head back gently, wondering why he suddenly spoke less than before.

"Are you nervous? Why are you talking less?"

"I…"

Ran Qianxi smiled slightly and moved closer to him. The closer the distance was, the more dry his mouth suddenly became.

"You're nervous even when talking to me, what are you going to do about the palace exam?"

"I'm not nervous about the exam, I'm only nervous when I'm with Miss Ran."

Ran Qianxi sneered. The man in front of her was really young and passionate.

"Then you should get closer to me. You won't be nervous when you get used to it."

Cheng Mo twirled his thumbs nervously and blushed when he looked at her.

"This distance... is enough..."

Ran Qianxi pulled him towards her, and the stool accidentally tilted, and he instantly fell into Ran Qianxi's arms, feeling extremely ashamed.

"Miss Ran..."

Ran Qianxi let go of him awkwardly and covered her chest with clothes.

"Sorry, sorry, I didn't mean to pull you."

Cheng Mo swallowed and brushed the hair that fell over his shoulders in shame.

"It was Cheng's fault that he didn't sit firmly. It has nothing to do with Miss Ran."

Looking at his shy face, Ran Qianxi became very interested. Such a shy little scholar is a rare treasure, and his head is full of dirty thoughts.

She slowly placed her hand on the back of his hand, and he was startled for a moment and pulled his hand back.

"Miss Ran...Miss Ran, what do you want to say..."

Ran Qianxi let go of the little civet cat. He was much more interesting than the cat. She directly pulled his hand and put it on her face.

"Amo~"

The sudden sound of Ah Mo ignited his whole body. His blood flow accelerated wildly. He looked at her hesitantly, not daring to move his hands.

"What's wrong? Amo doesn't like touching my face? Then..."

She deliberately left him in suspense, lifted her legs and straddled him, then put his hands around her waist.

"Do you like touching my waist?"

Cheng Mo stood up quickly, and before Ran Qianxi could get off him, she fell to the ground with a thud.

"Mom...what are you doing? Do you understand romance?"

Cheng Mo tried hard to calm his heat and impulse.

"Cheng is a man of integrity, and I am not worthy of your kindness."

Ran Qianxi stood up helplessly, rubbing her butt in pain.

"My coccyx is broken!"

"I'm sorry, Cheng didn't mean it, but I just can't bear the mistake of loving you."

Ran Qianxi dragged her legs with difficulty and took a few steps towards him. He seemed even more interested than before.

She gently pulled off her outer coat, and his eyes fully saw her shoulders and bellyband. She quickly turned her head away.

"Hey Amo, take a good look at me~"

Cheng Mo clenched his hands tightly, not daring to look back. In such a situation, perhaps only Liu Xiahui could remain calm.

Ran Qianxi walked forward a few steps, gently touched his earlobe with her right hand, then turned to him and pulled off her coat.

"Do you think the color of my bellyband is pretty?"

Cheng Mo subconsciously lowered his head to take a look, and instantly became aroused with desire, so he immediately turned his head away.

“Good… looks good…”

Ran Qianxi held his cheek.

"Then take a good look at it. Do you want to look inside?"

Cheng Mo pushed her away and hurriedly fled the pavilion.

"Tsk, what? Even more timid than Shang Zijun."