This is what villains are like

The moonlight had just passed the third eaves, and before it reached Haishi, Jiang Lan left Yuxianfang and returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion with a group of guards.

After Emperor Xia informed him of the relevant news about Hualong Pond, he left without explaining why the corresponding reward for a leader was suddenly added.

Every time the Hualong Pond is opened, a lot of heavenly materials and earthly treasures are required, and only the royal disciples with extremely talented talents are qualified to enter it.

Jiang Lan didn't think that Emperor Xia took special care of him because he was too seriously injured and his face was pale.

Most likely, she was forced by someone...for example, Jiang Rushian, who made her hold back her anger and humiliation.

This was completely beyond Jiang Lan's expectation.

However, Emperor Xia specifically informed him in advance, which clearly meant that he was being prepared to send some men to seize the leader of the Qianyuan Mansion.

It can't be said to be shady.

After all, it was not easy for her to open the Hualong Pond for him on her own. The Xiangguo Mansion and the royal family were at odds with each other. To a certain extent, her behavior was considered to be opening a small stove for him.

Spread this out so that no one will doubt or think too much.

The Southern Hunting Exercise is about to begin. The royal family has changed its previous hostile attitude towards the Prime Minister and has become ambiguous. This makes people doubt whether the two have reached some kind of ulterior secret and are planning together. What.

No matter what the reason is, throwing out the ranking of Hualong Pond and letting a group of younger generations compete for it is the best and seemingly fairest way.

"It's just that I look so sick, do I think I can compete for the leadership of Qianyuan Mansion?"

"It just brings me some trouble."

"But Li Mengning has been able to rush back to the Prime Minister's Mansion tonight, and it seems feasible for her to represent the Prime Minister's Mansion."

"With her strength, it's easy to compete for the top spot."

In the chariot, Jiang Lan leaned on the couch, thinking slightly.

He has no interest at all in matters like the Qianyuan Mansion dispute, and it is not of any benefit to him. As for becoming famous, he doesn't even care.

Who doesn't know him in Daxia today? Does he still need to become famous?

It's just that Emperor Xia came to him personally and asked him to compete for the position of Hualongchi. He had no choice but to give her face. After all, in general, this was her kindness.

If you don't give her any response, maybe the goodwill you have cultivated over this period of time will be wasted.

After returning to the Prime Minister's Mansion, Jiang Lan had just set foot in the backyard when he noticed a quiet, icy atmosphere shrouding the surroundings. It was obviously a summer night, but it seemed as if a biting winter was coming.

The moonlight is gorgeous and the bamboos are rustling.

In front of the white jade table, a tall and slender figure stood quietly.

Wearing a plain blue gauze with a slightly wide gauze long skirt, her hair is in a cloud-like bun with a hosta inserted sideways, and the mist-like veil lightly covers her fair and flawless face.

A pair of clear eyes like glass, without a trace of emotion, like an ice sculpture, with a frosty aura, keeping strangers away.

At this moment, those clear eyes were staring at the girl in black dress who was trembling nervously in front of her, with a sense of scrutiny that made her dare not move at all.

A pair of small hands as delicate as white jade tightly grasped his sleeves without daring to raise his head.

Let the waterfall-like dark blue hair cover her face, like a trembling kitten being stared at by a natural enemy.

"Meng Ning, you are back..."

Jiang Lan seemed to have just noticed this scene, with a look of surprise on his face, and then walked over.

Hearing his voice, You'er timidly raised her head. Her amber eyes were full of joy, as if she had seen a savior, but she still didn't dare to move.

She didn't know who the mysterious woman in front of her was, but she could appear in Jiang Lan's courtyard at will, so she must be someone very close to him.

Moreover, enveloped by the other party's powerful aura, she couldn't move even if she wanted to.

This mysterious woman is too powerful.

Li Mengning knew that Jiang Lan had returned, but she ignored him when she heard his voice. She still stared at You'er in front of her, making her head hang even tighter.

Jiang Lan clearly felt that Li Mengning was a little unhappy now.

When he brought You'er back to the Prime Minister's Mansion, he had already guessed that today's scene would happen.

That's why he didn't take You'er with him when he went out tonight, because he was afraid that Li Mengning would come back and feel that he "liked" You'er too much and would never leave her.

"Have you had dinner yet? I'm going to order someone to cook your favorite purple jade lotus seed porridge..."

"You've been rushing back from Taiyimen. You've been tired from traveling. You'll have to take a shower and have a good rest later."

He smiled helplessly, walked over and tried to hold her Rou Yi.

"..."

However, Li Mengning just glanced at him, and then retracted her hand to the side, not letting him hold it.

"After returning to Taiyimen, why do you still look thinner?"

Jiang Lan continued to smile and didn't care. He stretched out his hand to hold her waist, and then hugged her in his arms.

Li Mengning tried to struggle a few times, but failed to break free. Seeing Jiang Lan hugging him tightly, she followed him, but still didn't pay attention to him.

"Sure enough, you are a little thinner than before. Although cultivation is very important, you should not practice like this day and night. You still have to rest..."

"You don't feel sorry for your body, but I do..."

Jiang Lan shook his head slightly, and then as if to verify his statement, he suddenly squatted down slightly, then grabbed Li Mengning's legs and held her in his arms, as if this was the best way to verify who she was. Not much thinner than before.

Li Mengning's pair of quiet eyes suddenly opened wider, and then she subconsciously wrapped her hands around his neck.

"I'm a full six ounces thinner than I was a while ago, so I said I couldn't be wrong..." Jiang Lan said seriously, feeling the soft fragrance in his arms.

As for whether it was this number, he couldn't guarantee it...

In short, Li Mengning is angry now. The best way is to coax her away first, otherwise she won't listen to the explanation.

Even if I heard it, I wouldn't think about whether it was the reason, I would only feel more angry.

"Jiang Lan..."

"You...you put me down..."

The base of Li Mengning's ears felt slightly hot, and she finally couldn't help but speak in a low voice.

"Why didn't you listen to me? Didn't I mean that you don't have to work as hard as before? Should you give me an explanation..." Jiang Lan lowered his head and looked into her quiet eyes that seemed to be filled with mist.

"I..." Li Mengning didn't know why Jiang Lan seemed angrier than herself...

But before she could explain, she felt that the veil on her face was lifted by Jiang Lan.

"Well……"

Everything she wanted to say was blocked.

You'er on the side had kept his head down, but when he heard the movement, he couldn't help but raise his head secretly, but his eyes couldn't help but widen, and then a haze-like blush appeared on his fair face.