Where prosperity ends, flowers never end

Chapter 145 Different

Returning to the table, Ran Qianxi sat down next to Tan Qianhuan as if nothing had happened. She was so clean that no one could see any flaws.

"Godfather, let me peel the shrimp for you."

Tan Qianhuan looked at her with a smile.

"Okay, Luo Yu will pay tribute with a BMW. After the banquet, the Ministry of Revenue will organize horse training. I will take you to see it."

Ran Qianxi smiled happily.

"Okay~"

Parade ground

The fierce horse stood in the center with its head held high, the soldiers surrounded the training ground, the Minister of Revenue had not arrived yet, Xie Ying sat in the center of the high platform, and the ministers and generals were eager to try.

Tan Qianhuan had arrived and naturally had a private seat, but he didn't expect that Xu Yuanchao had already been seated.

Ran Qianxi turned her head and glanced at Xie Ying. The distance was too far so she couldn't see his appearance clearly, but Xie Ying could see her clearly.

“Is this horse difficult to train?”

Tan Qianhuan gave an intriguing smile. It was not that the horses were difficult to tame, but that most of the generals in the court were useless.

"Fortunately, it's not difficult."

Ran Qianxi was peeling melon seeds with a vague understanding.

"Ow..."

A general on the field mounted his horse in a cool and graceful manner, but the fierce horse refused to be ridden and went mad like a beast. In less than half an incense stick of time, the horse fell off with a scream.

"Oops..."

With a wail, the tragic scene frightened Ran Qianxi so much that she stepped back.

"Don't fall to your death, my God..."

The general on the field was carried away, and another one came on stage, but the result was similar, he fell down again.

Ran Qianxi stared at the horse in a daze, the plot of the picture book seemed familiar...

"Godfather, can you subdue it?"

Tan Qianhuan smiled and modestly denied it.

"This horse is very fierce. I can't subdue it."

"All right…"

After a while, no one surrendered. Xie Ying glanced at Xu Yuanchao. The two of them had already had a grudge against each other.

"If you meet Marquis An, who is brave and good at fighting, it won't be difficult to subdue this horse."

Xu Yuanchao kept looking at Ran Qianxi until he heard Xie Ying speak and then looked back.

"I am not talented."

"Haha, Lord Marquis, why should you be so modest? You are a brave general of Dachang. If you are not talented, wouldn't it mean that Dachang is too picky about people?"

Listening to Xie Ying's constant criticism, Ran Qianxi wanted to smash a cup at his head.

"This uncle of the emperor is just a show-off, but he actually set up Xu Yuanchao."

"Xi'er is worried that he can't surrender?"

Ran Qianxi glanced at Tan Qianhuan.

"Even my godfather said it was difficult, so he definitely can't do it."

Tan Qianhuan smiled and touched her hair.

"I am old, and Yu Anhou is in his prime."

"Bah, bah, bah, you are talking nonsense, my godfather is younger than him."

Xu Yuanchao, who was the center of everyone's attention, was not surprised by the fame or criticism. He gently put down his wine glass and walked to the center of the training ground.

"What the uncle said makes sense. As a brave general, how can I let an unarmed person look down on me?"

Ran Qianxi's face was full of anticipation, Xu Yuanchao was in a trance, and Tan Qianhuan's eyes were full of anger.

"Xu Yuanchao rides for him to see!"

As soon as she heard the name being called, she knew it was Ran Qianxi. Luo Yi shouted "Come on, Lord Marquis" with stars in her eyes.

Xu Yuanchao calmly jumped onto the horse, and the fierce horse tumbled forward and backward. The whole audience was terrified, and Xie Ying looked like he was watching a show.

"Come on, Lord!"

Ran Qianxi wanted to stand up to cheer, but seeing Luo Yi being so attentive, she peeled grapes in boredom.

"You have such a loud voice... Godfather, please eat some grapes..."

Tan Qianhuan observed her expression and thought she was jealous.

"Xi'er don't want to watch it anymore?"

"No, why not? I'm happy to do anything with my godfather."

Tan Qianhuan smiled.

People were chatting and laughing here, and the wild horses in the field were still going wild. The whole field was extremely tense, but Ran Qianxi didn't think he would fall down.

"Xi'er, aren't you worried?"

Ran Qianxi was still feeding Tan Qianhuan grapes, which made others envious.

"Why worry? It's just a horse."

"Xi'er really trusts Yu'an Hou?"

Ran Qianxi smiled faintly and wiped the corner of his mouth.

"Haha, my godfather's expression tells me that this horse is just a game for you and him, and the other person was too stupid to fall off."

"How did Xier know that?"

Ran Qianxi picked up half a bunch of grapes and put them in her mouth.

"King Jibei is a god of war, how could he not be able to subdue a fierce horse? My godfather said he couldn't subdue it because he didn't want to attract attention. And you don't need to prove your strength with such a boring thing."

Tan Qianhuan smiled knowingly, his beloved was so smart and clever.

"Xixing is a country on horseback. Xu Yuanchao was able to defeat them, so he must be a master. There are young and energetic generals on the field. You naturally don't want to squeeze in and steal the limelight from them."

"Then do you think Uncle Xie understands this principle?"

Ran Qianxi glanced at Xie Ying.

"Of course he knew, but he found him on a whim. The two of them must have become enemies."

Tan Qianhuan smiled.

"Xier is wise."

"Hahaha, what kind of wisdom is this? Anyone can see that."

After a while, Xu Yuanchao subdued the fierce horse as expected, causing an uproar in the arena.

"Yu Anhou is brave and courageous."

Xu Yuanchao also didn't want to attract attention, so he wasn't very happy even if he tamed the wild horse.

Ran Qianxi was still eating happily, and Tan Qianhuan slowly stood up.

"Let's go."

Ran Qianxi followed suit.

"Ok."

The next day—

Luo Yu paid tribute while raising troops, which was truly despicable.

Baili Yong received an urgent report that the current generals in the court were Tan Qianhuan and Hao Biao, and the new generals were Hao Yu and Ran Qiongxi. An urgent meeting was held in the morning court, and Hao Biao and Ran Qiongxi were nominated, with each holding half.

"What do you think, Ran Qing?"

Ran Yuelian was reluctant to let Ran Qiongxi go to the war. After all, he was a civil servant and going to the war would be extremely dangerous.

"Your Majesty has high hopes for me, and I dare not doubt them, but my son is young and boastful, and I am afraid that he has not thought carefully about the march."

"In the battle of interests, Ran Qiongxi is capable of taking on the responsibility."

Ran Yuelian glanced at Ran Qiongxi, there was a determination to win in his eyes. It is natural for a young bird to leave the nest, and he should let go and let it fly higher and farther.

"In that case, I will obey your order."

Ran Qiongxi couldn't suppress the joy in his eyes. Ran Yuelian glanced at him, and he immediately knelt in the hall.

"Ran Qiongxi, listen to my orders."

"Chen is here!"

"Today I appoint you as the new victorious general. You will be the commander-in-chief of the Luoyu Campaign. You have six months to recapture the city of Dachang!"

"Your Majesty! I will definitely fulfill your mission!"

Moon-catching Tower

It was almost dusk, Ran Qianxi, Qian Jingyang and Shang Zilai were eating and drinking to their heart's content, while the sound of the slender bamboo pipa was fascinating.

"Are you still living in the Jibei Palace?"

Ran Qianxi glanced at Qian Jingyang.

"Of course not. It's not good for a single man and a single woman to always live under the same roof."

"Oh, you still know it's not good?"

Ran Qianxi ignored him. Halfway through the drink, Xianzhu was taken away alive, and everyone in the room was dissatisfied.

“How is this business done?”

"It's not even finished yet, how can we leave during the intermission?"

"Yeah, do you look down on us?"

Ran Qianxi turned around suddenly and saw the madam looking embarrassed.

"I'm so sorry, everyone. A distinguished guest ordered Xianzhu."

As soon as she heard the distinguished guest, Ran Qianxi stood up.

"What distinguished guest? We brothers are still listening..."

The madam looked helpless.

"I'm so sorry, Second Miss."

The madam didn't give them face, so Ran Qianxi stepped forward to stop them.

"Hey? I want to see who wants to die. Go and tell him that I want to listen to Xianzhu playing the pipa."

"this…"

The madam hesitated for a moment and sent someone to the private room.

Shu Han was surrounded by beauties on both sides, with golden cups and jade bowls on the table, and the table was covered with gold, silver and jewels. He lazily lifted the prostitute's chin and smiled evilly.

"You're good-looking."

At this time, the waiter walked in cautiously, and Shu Han put down his right hand.

"What about people?"

"Don't blame me, my lord. Miss Ran said that Xianzhu was busy today. If you have anything to ask, please go find her."

Shu Han looked confused.

"Which Miss Ran?"

"She is the daughter of the current president of the Hanlin Academy, Ran Qianxi."

Shu Han suddenly put down the cup and sat up straight, remembering yesterday's tenderness vividly.

"Is it her? ... Go and call her over quickly, and I'll give you fifty taels."

The waiter hesitated for a moment, then walked out with the silver.