Where prosperity ends, flowers never end

Dali Temple

The Dali Temple is an important institution of Dachang. Anyone who trespasses without permission can be executed on the spot. However, Cheng Mo is the Minister of the Dali Temple, and he walked in with Ran Qianxi in a swagger.

As soon as I entered the door, I saw Xu Yuanchao sitting in the lobby, and opposite him was Tan Qianhuan.

Cheng Mo bowed generously, and Ran Qianxi ran over and hugged Tan Qianhuan.

"Godfather, I haven't seen you for a few days."

Tan Qianhuan smiled faintly and put his arms around her. He missed her after not seeing her for many days, but this action stunned Xu Yuanchao and Cheng Mo.

"Your subordinate is polite."

Tan Qianhuan smiled.

"No gift."

Cheng Mo bowed to the two of them, but Xu Yuanchao just glanced at him and ignored him.

Ran Qianxi couldn't stand his condescending attitude, so she pointed at the bookshelf behind the desk and started to criticize it.

"Hey, what kind of a show is this? It's so fancy."

Tan Qianhuan smiled faintly, Cheng Mo coughed, and Xu Yuan glanced at her. She seemed to have mastered the art of making indirect accusations.

"I have already issued instructions for the officials of each government office and fiefdom to take up their posts. Your Highness and Marquis do not need to come in person to take over."

Tan Qianhuan was still as gentle and elegant as ever. He stood up gently, and Cheng Mo ordered someone to drag Cheng Wen up.

"Good work."

Cheng Mo bowed in response.

Xu Yuanchao stood up and took Cheng Wen away without saying hello, and was again used as an excuse by Ran Qianxi.

"Oh, look at the big rooster in the yard. It's holding its head high and looking down on everyone."

Xu Yuanchao suddenly stopped and Cheng Mo reminded her.

"Xi'er."

"Oh, there's no rooster in the yard, huh? Did I see it wrong?"

She took a few steps forward, pretending to be surprised.

"Oh! It's Yu Anhou!"

Xu Yuan gave her a sharp look and ignored her.

"Hey!"

Ran Qianxi stood in front of him maliciously to block his way. She had not yet gotten over the anger she suffered in the Marquis' Mansion that day.

Xu Yuanchao approached step by step, and Ran Qianxi retreated little by little. Until he reached the stairs, he was still walking forward. Ran Qianxi retreated again and sat down on the ground with a plop.

"You murdered me?"

Xu Yuanchao glanced at her and left. Ran Qianxi pulled off his coat, and their eyes met. His heroic spirit and charm penetrated her heart.

"you..."

Tan Qianhuan and Cheng Mo came out immediately upon seeing this!

Ran Qianxi let go and stood up, but she sprained her foot and was supported by Xu Yuanchao.

"Are you crazy enough?"

Ran Qianxi pushed him away, and Cheng Mo walked forward and held her in his arms.

"I didn't mean to do that, but you're going to push me over, too, aren't you?"

"If you hadn't blocked my path, this wouldn't have happened. You brought this upon yourself and now you're blaming others."

Cheng Mo glanced at him and protected Ran Qianxi behind him. Before he started to reason, Ran Qianxi stood up first.

"What's wrong? I just don't like you. Is that a problem?"

Tan Qianhuan frowned slightly, his adopted daughter's tyranny was indeed as bad as her reputation.

"Why are you so arrogant? Even the Queen Mother is not as arrogant as you!"

Xu Yuanchao took another step towards her, and she subconsciously took another step back. The Marquis's aura controlled her invisibly.

"I have never provoked the Second Miss, so why have you been so vicious to her so many times?"

"What's wrong? I like scolding you, but I can't!"

Xu Yuan gave her a sidelong glance, waved his sleeves and left.

"Incomprehensible!"

Ran Qianxi strode after him. Cheng Mo bowed to Tan Qianhuan and was about to follow, but Manager Sun walked in.

"Mr. Cheng, His Majesty invites you."

Cheng Mo glanced at the two men's backs and followed Manager Sun into the car helplessly.

Tan Qianhuan stopped for a moment and returned to the Jibei Palace.

Ran Qianxi followed all the way to Yu'an Marquis' Mansion, and Xu Yuanchao turned back only then.

"How crazy do you want to be?"

"Tsk, you are just arrogant to begin with, and you won't let anyone say anything."

If it weren't for his good looks, Ran Qianxi would not have been interested in making trouble for him. She followed him attentively all the way and even thought that she was finding fault with him because she was angry.

"I am not interested in playing games with you. Go back to your home."

Ran Qianxi raised his right hand and leaned it on the door frame, acting like a rogue.

"No, I won't leave until you apologize to me."

"Shouldn't you apologize to me?"

Ran Qianxi hummed an "I'm sorry" with an indifferent look on her face, and then continued to ask Xu Yuanchao to apologize.

"Sorry...it's your turn."

Xu Yuanchao didn't want to apologize to her in the first place. Even after receiving her apology, he still turned around and left.

"Hey, hey, hey, where's your apology?"

She kept pestering him and making indirect accusations, and instead asked him to apologize. Xu Yuanchao immediately shook off her hand impatiently.

"I really don't know how I have wronged you!"

Ran Qianxi blocked his way once again, still looking so arrogant and domineering.

"What was your attitude when I found your son for you that day?"

Xu Yuanchao sighed helplessly. Her son had never really intended to run away from home, but she was the one who brought him back.

"If it's because of that incident, I can only say that you are meddling in other people's business."

"Hey! Who are you saying is meddling in other people's business? Who are you talking about?"

Xu Yuanchao was very annoyed looking at Ran Qianxi in front of him. He wanted to raise his hand to push her away, but realized it was impolite, so he walked around her from the side.

Ran Qianxi took another step back to block him, and this went on for a few seconds until they retreated into the inner hall, still blocking him.

He continued to move forward, and Ran Qianxi had no way to retreat so she sat down on the stool.

Seeing that she refused to repent, Xu Yuanchao waved his sleeves and closed the door.

She finally realized the awkwardness and horror of the atmosphere and subconsciously covered her body.

"What are you going to do?"

Xu Yuanchao casually placed Cheng Wen on the table, leaned over and pressed her under him. She swallowed nervously but still remained firm.

"I'm warning you not to mess around."

His eyes seemed to convey some intriguing emotions. He stared at her for a moment, then unzipped his collar. Ran Qianxi panicked instantly.

"What are you doing? Don't you have any concubines in your house?"

Xu Yuanchao lifted her chin expressionlessly and stared at that beautiful face for a moment.

"No."

He slowly approached her and wanted to scare her away, but when he was about to kiss her, Ran Qianxi closed her eyes!

He frowned slightly. This girl was very different from what he had imagined.

He closed his eyes for a moment but did not see Xu Yuanchao kiss him. Ran Qianxi slowly put her arms around his neck and continued waiting. Xu Yuanchao was actually moved for a moment.

This awkward posture lasted for a long time. Ran Qianxi slowly opened her eyes, and her heartbeat suddenly accelerated when she saw that handsome face.

"Why don't you kiss me, sir?"

Xu Yuan slid towards her Adam's apple and pulled open her hands that were wrapped around his neck.

"go home."

"Why? You haven't apologized yet..."

He stood up gracefully and put his right hand behind his back.

"Feel sorry."

Ran Qianxi was stunned and stood up, then moved closer in a mean manner.

"Hey my... Lord, what did you say? Haha... You're not going to apologize even if you're beaten to death, are you? What's wrong? Have you changed your personality?"

Xu Yuanchao turned around and glanced at her. The excitement he felt just now rose up again. It seemed that she could easily arouse his passion.

"Take off your clothes if you don't want to go home. I don't have the heart to talk to you about this nonsense."

"Yo, yo, yo, what's up? Do you want women to be so stiff as well?"

"Will you do it? If not, go back!"

Ran Qianxi smiled gently and walked up. There was nothing she didn't dare to do, so she just reached out and undressed.

"I want to see if you dare."

As soon as the skirt was untied, he snatched it away and tied it back.

If he wanted to do these things, he could find anyone. There was no need for him to eat the forbidden fruit with the daughter of the head of the Hanlin Academy. He was just trying to scare her.

"Go home, and don't force me to ask someone to drive you away."

Ran Qianxi let him tie his skirt and laughed secretly. This guy pretended to be very convincing.

"My Lord, did your wife pass away a long time ago?"

Xu Yuanchao paused and continued to help her adjust her belt.

“Should you ask that?”

"Curious~"

After putting on his clothes, Xu Yuanchao put his hands behind his back again.

"Curiosity kills the cat, go back."

Ran Qianxi rolled her eyes at him and left in disappointment.