Where prosperity ends, flowers never end

Chapter 149 Confused Imperial Edict

Moon-catching Tower

As soon as Ran Qianxi walked in, she saw Yun Shuang playing the piano on the stage. She walked over nervously to admire him, but he ignored her.

"Ahem, um, mom..."

The madam came over upon hearing the noise, with a flattering smile.

"Hey, the second young lady is here? How are you drinking today?"

"Forehead…"

Ran Qianxi took out a silver ingot, and the madam's eyes lit up instantly.

"Ask Yun Shuang to come down."

The madam glanced at Yun Shuang, and it was obvious that she had a quarrel with Ran Qianxi.

"Well... Yun Shuang is not feeling well today..."

Ran Qianxi curled her lips and took out another silver ingot, but the madam was still in a dilemma.

She made up her mind and took out another silver ingot, and then another one. The madam was deeply moved by the one hundred taels and took it with great joy.

"Mom understands. Miss, wait for me~"

Ran Qianxi sat down expectantly, but a moment later it was Jianyu who came over.

"Okay! He won't let me touch him, right!"

Jianyu glanced towards the stage. If he had said that Yun Shuang was not there for him to serve Ran Qianxi normally, he would definitely not dare to do so now that the Third Prince was there.

"I wonder how Miss Ran made Yun Shuang angry?"

Ran Qianxi crossed her arms angrily, and Jianyu didn't dare to move at all because Yun Shuang was staring at her.

"Is it mad at him if I give him money to buy something?"

"silver?"

Jianyu was surprised. How could the Third Prince Nanyue be short of money? He must be angry that she was playing with him.

"Haha... this... Yun Shuang doesn't lack money..."

"Humph!"

Ran Qianxi slammed the table, stood up, and walked straight to Yun Shuang's room. After a while, he finished playing the piano and returned to the greenhouse.

As soon as he pushed the door open, he saw Ran Qianxi sitting on the bed waiting for him.

"Miss Ran is done with your work?"

Ran Qianxi stood up and walked to his side, handing him a dogwood bracelet.

"Na~"

Yun Shuang glanced at the arm ring and walked to the tea table with his hands behind his back.

"You went shopping with your friend and brought one for the little guy?"

It was common for the courtesan to lose her temper, so Ran Qianxi could only patiently coax him and followed him with a smile.

"Okay, honey, don't be angry. I was wrong. I won't abandon you anymore~"

Yun Shuang glanced at her, and Ran Qianxi put the bracelet on his wrist.

"Evacuate from disasters~"

Yun Shuang looked at her again, and she immediately sat on his lap and acted coquettishly.

"My dear, please stop being so angry, okay~"

After a moment's silence, Yun Shuang put his arms around her.

"I know I'm not from a good family, and you're a rich lady, but we've been in love for a long time, so we should have feelings for each other. Why do you always leave me alone without saying a word?"

Ran Qianxi gently stroked his back, feeling deeply loved.

"Okay, I won't leave casually anymore. Let's not be angry about it, okay?"

Yun Shuang held her steadily, with thousands of words in his eyes.

"During the holidays, you stayed at my place for a long time. We worked together every day, and I finally felt that there was no gap between us. But this morning, it changed again. No matter what you do in the future, can you tell me honestly?"

Ran Qianxi lifted his chin and kissed him lightly.

"I'll put you on the skirt tomorrow~"

The two smiled at each other and slowly took off each other's clothes.

The Double Ninth Festival has passed, and Yun Shuang has postponed his return home again for Ran Qianxi.

During every holiday, no matter what date she had, Ran Qianxi would go to Buyue Tower to find him.

In the winter of the 28th year of Taichang, Ran Qiongxi returned triumphantly to the court. Lord Baili Yong was very happy and appointed him General Dingsheng on the day of his return, in charge of the security of the imperial city and the surrounding areas.

College—

In order to pursue Ran Qianxi, Shu Han asked the Ministry of Personnel for a student pass from the Imperial City Academy and pestered her every day. Qian Jingyang and Shang Zilai almost fell out of favor.

Outside the school, there was white goose feathers fluttering in the air. Inside, the students looked tired and the teacher yawned unconsciously.

"Who wants to play the song I just taught you again?"

Ran Qianxi was sleeping soundly on the zither. The teacher shook his head helplessly, having given up on her long ago.

"Master, let me do it."

Master Cen stroked his beard with satisfaction. Shu Han played the piano with his long fingers, full of passion, causing an uproar in the room.

The sound of the piano radiates, like the sharp edge of a sword, and suddenly the melody fades. When the song ends, there is thunderous applause and the students cheer again and again.

"so amazing!"

The Master nodded proudly.

"Well, the young marquis has a bright future."

Shu Han smiled politely, but Ran Qianxi was still sleeping soundly.

"I can sleep really well."

thump -- thump -- thump --

When the bell rang for the end of get out of class, Ran Qianxi woke up immediately.

She wiped the corners of her mouth sleepily.

"get out of class has ended?"

Shang Zilai calmly handed over a towel. Ran Qianxi took it, wiped it a few times, and then returned it.

"Thank you Zilai..."

Qian Jingyang walked to the table and patted her, then pointed at Shu Han, who was being joked around by beauties.

"Don't you care about your man?"

Ran Qianxi frowned and looked at him puzzledly.

"You just woke up too?"

Qian Jingyang shrugged disdainfully. Before Shu Han joined the class, he was the one surrounded by beautiful girls.

"Then if he keeps pursuing you and showing his love to you, everyone will think you have changed men again."

Ran Qianxi curled his lips helplessly. He just simply hated Shu Han.

"Oh, I get it. Didn't it just steal all your suitors away? I'll be back soon."

Qian Jingyang smiled with relief and sat back at his desk in a leisurely manner.

Ran Qianxi straightened her hair and walked over without saying anything. All the beauties left tactfully.

She turned around helplessly, and Shu Han pulled her into his arms, her whole body boiling.

"Are you jealous?"

Ran Qianxi's heart beat faster because of his teasing. Just as she was about to speak, Liu Xun walked in gracefully.

With a 'bang', he dropped the textbook on the table.

"stand up!"

Ran Qianxi was startled and stood up quickly. Liu Xun was so angry that his face turned red.

"I don't know what this is about, get out!"

Ran Qianxi walked over awkwardly with a guilty smile on her face.

"Okay, okay, don't be angry~"

Liu Xun closed the door in anger. Ran Qianxi was startled and sat dejectedly in the corner.

He had not stood there for half a moment when Liu Xun opened the door again.

"Come in and stand..."

Ran Qianxi shuddered all over, the wind and snow hit her, and her nose felt itchy and she sneezed.

"Oh, what a shame..."

Liu Xun frowned, immediately took off his cloak and pulled her into his arms.

"Don't do this kind of thing under my nose again."

Ran Qianxi smiled lightly. He was either angry or jealous.

"Uncle, you are jealous."

Liu Xun quickly tied her cloak and tightened it, causing her to take a step forward.

“Ouch…”

"Go in and attend class."

Ran Qianxi walked in with a smile, and her body instantly felt warm.

After school, Shu Han took off her cloak and put on his own.

Liu Xun's eyes turned slightly and he handed the cloak over.

"Master Liu, take it."

Liu Xun had a slender figure, a thin back and broad shoulders, and showed no intention of taking it.

Shu Han smiled faintly.

"Master, are you waiting for your student to put it on for you?"

Liu Xun raised his hand and took it, fixing his icy eyes on him.

"I hope the young marquis will understand what it means to be moderate and restrained."

Shu Han's lips curled up, and everything was said without words.

"Thank you for your teachings, Master."

Ran Qianxi walked over confused, and they both stretched out their right hands.

"I'll take you back."

Ran Qianxi looked at the two hands that were stretched out at the same time, listened to the words spoken in unison, and was confused and didn't know how to respond.

"I...I can just go back by myself..."

While he was hesitating, Ran Qiongxi strode over, handsome and elegant.

"Big brother."

He held the imperial edict with his hands behind his back, looking embarrassed.

"What's the matter?"

After a moment of silence, he held the imperial edict to his chest.

"open to take a look."

Ran Qianxi took it expectantly, thinking it would be Baili Yong's reward to his brother, but fell silent after a moment.

She glanced at Ran Qiongxi and read the imperial edict again in disbelief.

"The little girl of the Ran family is lively and well-mannered. She is waiting to be married. Thinking of her father and brother's contributions to the country, I have something to say. However, I met An Hou Xu Yuanchao, who is loyal to the emperor, has many military reputations, and is a good parent. The two families are a perfect match. They will be married on the first day of June next year."

After the imperial edict was read, Liu Xun and Shu Han were instantly frozen.

"Grant...grant marriage?"

"The imperial decree was issued long ago and I was not aware of it. I'm sorry to you and Wei Jiguo."

Ran Qianxi thought quickly and read the imperial edict again. No matter how she read it, she focused on educating children well.

"Let me marry Xu Yuanchao's son?"

"what?"

Shu Han grabbed the imperial edict and read it for a long time and came to the same conclusion.