Dressing as Ziwei makes the Qing Dynasty more powerful

"Listen to the wind and rain from a thousand-share building, look at the world indifferently, with clean hands and ten thousand swords in the distance."

Little Swallow happily ran over to the man and sat down across from him. She beamed, clapping her hands excitedly as she said, "Wow! That poem you just recited was fantastic! 'Traveling the world with a flute and a sword'—that kind of life sounds so enviable!"

The man's lips curled up slightly, and he looked at Xiaoyanzi with interest and asked, "Young lady, you actually know how to appreciate poetry?"

Little Swallow shook her head mischievously and laughed, "Haha, I don't know how to appreciate those flowery poems, but I know a thing or two about swordsmanship! The sword in your hand is so beautiful!" As she said that, she couldn't wait to reach out and pick up the sword on the table, gently pulling it out of the scabbard, only to see the sharp blade flashing with a cold light, which made people's eyes bright.

Xiaoyanzi couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow, this sword is truly amazing! Is this the only sword and the flute you rely on to roam the martial arts world? Isn't the world of martial arts truly fascinating?"

The man looked at Xiaoyanzi's curiosity and couldn't help but laugh. He replied, "Most people in the Jianghu are very generous. They spend their days wielding swords and guns, but they live a simple and comfortable life."

Xiaoyanzi's eyes lit up and she said excitedly: "Wow, you are a really nice person! You are worthy of making friends. In that case, I will introduce my good friend to you! What's your name? My name is Xiaoyanzi." After that, she stood up and prepared to find Erkang.

"My name is Xiao Jian!" Xiao Jian replied with a smile.

"Xiao Jian? What a good name! One Xiao and one Jian. You're quite an interesting person." Xiao Yanzi muttered, thinking the name was very special. Then, she skipped and ran towards Er Kang, calling out, "Er Kang, Er Kang..."

Xiao Jian watched Xiao Yanzi's receding figure, his lips curled up slightly, a shrewd glint in his eyes. He knew that this acquaintance would change many things.

Falcon finally breathed a sigh of relief after seeing Little Swallow rescued. Then, the waiter brought the food over, and Falcon began to devour it. When Little Swallow came running to call him, he was gnawing on a chicken leg with great relish.

"Erkang, come on, let me introduce you to a new friend." Xiaoyanzi ran over happily, grabbed Fu Erkang and was about to walk out.

"Xiaoyanzi, what are you doing? What new friends? Aren't they just Liu Qing and Liu Hong? Let me meet them after I finish eating." Falcon spoke incoherently with his mouth full of food, and at the same time struggled to break free from Xiaoyanzi's hand.

Xiaoyanzi's eyes widened and she said dissatisfiedly, "No, it's the friend who just saved me. His name is Xiao Jian."

Falcon was a little curious after hearing this, but he still insisted on finishing his meal first. He continued to wolf down his food while saying to Xiaoyanzi, "Let him wait. I'm very hungry now. It's not too late to meet him after we finish eating."

Xiaoyanzi shook her head helplessly and could only stand aside and wait for Falcon to finish eating. After a while, Falcon finally ate and drank enough, and then followed Xiaoyanzi to meet the new friend - Xiao Jian.

"Xiao Jian, this is my friend Fu Erkang. Erkang, he's Xiao Jian. You can tell by the flute and sword in his hands. Let me tell you, Xiao Jian just saved me. Not only is he skilled in martial arts, he can recite poetry, and he's also a well-known figure in the martial arts world!"

She excitedly introduced the two of them, not noticing the intense sparks in the two men's eyes as they looked at each other.

Falcon sat down and stared at the other person closely. "Mr. Xiao, you are not from the capital, are you? How come you happened to be here today?"

Xiao Jian smiled faintly, raised his head, drank a glass of wine, and said casually, "I am alone, and everywhere is my home. I use the sky as my blanket and the ground as my bed. Wherever I go is my home. I have been to the Jiangnan area with its small bridges and flowing water, and I have also seen the colorful sea of ​​flowers in Dali. Now I just want to go north to see the scenery along the way."

"Brother Xiao is really knowledgeable. If there is anything fun in the north, it would be better to go to Mongolia. Galloping on the endless grassland is a real pleasure." Falcon took out a fan and fanned himself elegantly while showing the superiority of his noble family.

"You're right. It seems like you've been to a lot of places, brother. Please recommend a few places to me later."

Falcon: ……

Recommendation! Aside from the last trip with the Emperor, he had never left the capital since he was a child. Who the hell was this Xiao Jian? Was he really here for fun?

"Hahaha, Xiao Jian and I are really kindred spirits. Xiaoyanzi, I also like to eat, drink and have fun. In this capital city, there is nothing that I, Xiaoyanzi, don't know. Later, I will be your guide and take you around the capital city." Xiaoyanzi finally interrupted.

Xiao Jian smiled and nodded, a barely perceptible light flashed in his eyes, and he gave Xiao Yanzi a brilliant and charming smile. That smile seemed as warm as the spring sun and as cool as the summer breeze, almost blinding Xiao Yanzi's eyes.

"Miss Xiaoyanzi is really straightforward. I'll wait for you to travel around the capital together with me," he said softly, with a hint of anticipation and tenderness in his tone.

Xiaoyanzi smiled triumphantly, her face brimming with confidence and pride. "Don't worry, I'll go find the emperor tomorrow..." However, before she could finish her words, Fu Erkang suddenly covered her mouth. Fu Erkang covered her mouth tightly, dragged her aside, and said in a low voice, "Xiaoyanzi, don't spread palace news outside. Don't let strangers know you are a princess in the palace."

Xiaoyanzi widened her eyes and felt a little unhappy. Although she didn't know what he was worried about, she nodded to show that she understood.

Falcon finally let go of his hand. Xiaoyanzi glared at him fiercely and complained, "Erkang, damn it! You've almost deformed my face."

Falcon sighed helplessly and explained, "Xiaoyanzi, when you marry Ertai, my uncle will be your uncle, right? Do you remember what I said?"

Xiaoyanzi pouted and muttered, "I know, I'll pay attention next time. But, that Xiao Jian looks pretty good, and I think he's very interesting."

Falcon frowned and reminded her, "Xiaoyanzi, we know a person's face but not his heart. We know nothing about this Xiao Jian, so we can't take it lightly."

Xiaoyanzi snorted disapprovingly, but secretly remembered Falcon's words in her heart.

At this moment, Xiao Jian silently watched them, a sly look in his eyes. He gently took a sip of wine, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, as if he didn't care about what was happening before his eyes.

After a while, Xiaoyanzi suddenly remembered something and turned around to look for Xiao Jian, but found that the person who was originally sitting there had disappeared.

"Erkang, it's all your fault. Xiao Jian left in anger." Xiaoyanzi stomped her feet in annoyance, looking frustrated.

Falcon looked at Xiaoyanzi, shook his head helplessly, and comforted her: "Xiaoyanzi, don't worry, maybe he just has other things to deal with. We will have a chance to see him again."

Xiaoyanzi sighed. Although she felt a little disappointed, she reluctantly accepted what Falcon said.

Xiao Jian stood at the corner and watched this scene. Xiaoyanzi, are you looking forward to seeing you next time?