The reborn beauty Ru Lan

Duanshui City, a wealthy capital city at the junction of the north and the south, was built on a tributary of a river, cutting off that section of waterway, so it was named Duanshui City, and this place is also the gathering place for many Jianghu people.

They arrived at this town they had never heard of before dark. It had been three days since they escaped from Xuzhou's Fu Mansion. In less than a few days, they would make a detour to Jinling and then go straight to Yangzhou by water.

But Xiao Xingyu is a prince who is famous for his extravagance. For the first time, his basic necessities are as simple as ordinary people, not to mention that the brocade cotton clothing made his skin red, he is not acclimatized, he is picky about food, and even After driving for several days, when they arrived at Duanshui City, they had already lost a lot of weight.

"In the past few days, I walked the deserted mountain road every day, and stayed at the villagers' homes at night. I didn't even have decent food. I finally felt comfortable."

There were many people on the street, hawkers, passers-by, young heroes with swords, delicate girls, and the lively and noisy scenes made Xiao Xingyu, who was almost out of touch with the outside world these days, couldn't help but let out a sigh.

Aunt Yu led the horse behind her and said nothing.

The route was drawn up by Xiao Xingyu himself. Although he has no scheming, he is not an idiot, and he is very vigilant. The roads he detours are all roads that others would not think of. Although it is a little far away, it is absolutely safe , When he said this route, Aunt Yu was also taken aback.

I thought Xiao Xingyu couldn't bear it, but he has endured it these few days. Aunt Yu thought he was just a lazy embroidered pillow with no ambitions. If it wasn't for the emperor's order, she would not protect Xiao Xingyu , Over the past few days, a sense of conviction has gradually developed.

No matter what, Xiao Xingyu is already her new master, and the child taught by the Supreme Emperor himself, even if everyone regards him as a fool, how could he be a real fool in reality?

Speaking of which, there are still some strange places on the road. Xiao Xingyu's original route did not include Broken Water City. He is more vigilant than anyone else. He is very afraid of death. He finally survived. God will have a second chance to favor him. He naturally cherishes his life more than anyone else.

But in the last village, when they were about to leave, a rock suddenly rolled down on the mountain road ahead, blocking the road, and they had to come to Duan Shui City.

In a severe drought, where do the rocks come from?Xiao Xingyu thought that if it was not God's will, it was man's will. Of course, he also realized that even if he retreated, it might be more dangerous in the future.

Xiao Xingyu ordered while walking: "Look for an inn to stay overnight, and leave immediately tomorrow."

He seemed to be in a good mood, probably because the delicate face of a passing chivalrous woman pleased him.

Aunt Yu said, "Leave so soon?"

Xiao Xingyu smiled and said: "There are too many people, too many people, Aunt Yu, I put my life in your hands, can you keep me safe in this situation?"

Aunt Yu was silent. From the first step into this city, she knew that most of the people here were passers-by from the rivers and lakes. There were martial arts knights and people from the Demon Cult. Duanshui City known as the source of martial arts.

It is very likely that the assassin will be mixed in the crowd, waiting for them to show their flaws.

Xiao Xingyu knows that he has few enemies, but he must not be underestimated. The seventh child is in charge of the world, and the eldest brother is the most powerful in the south of the Yangtze River. Whether it is the court or the rivers and lakes, the eldest brother has a hand in it.

What Xiao Xingyu is most worried about is the boss Xiao Chen. The boss is notoriously arrogant, and he always fights against the boss. If the boss really knows that he is still alive, he will inevitably make things worse and make him change from a fake dead person to a real one. of the dead.

Aunt Yu thought for a while, then said in a deep voice, "Fourth Master, this servant will do everything possible to protect your safety."

Xiao Xingyu smiled and said, "Thank you very much."

Aunt Yu was stunned for a moment, it was the first time she was thanked by a superior, she clearly realized that Xiao Xingyu was different from her usual master, even though he looked not smart and useless, Aunt Yu suddenly remembered what the Supreme Emperor said species of people.

Wisdom is stupid.

I hope that the fourth prince is really such a person.

Joy Inn.

One of the largest inns in Broken Water City, I heard that the green plum wine here is very famous.

Xiao Xingyu decided to stay in this inn.

When entering the door, a boy in ragged clothes ran out of the room. He was in a hurry and didn't look at the road. He bumped into Xiao Xingyu straight away. Aunt Yu hurried forward to help Xiao Xingyu, with a cold expression : "Fourth Master, are you okay? Who are you, kid, why did you bump into my young master?"

The half-grown boy lowered his head and hurriedly apologized after realizing it.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry for this sister, I didn't notice your son, please don't blame me, if you don't bump into the villain again..."

I kept thinking about it, and the voice should be a young man who is in the period of changing his voice, and his stature is also very thin.Xiao Xingyu rubbed his sore shoulder, subconsciously touched the purse, realized that he didn't have any money with him, he frowned in relief and said, "It's okay, let's go."

The kid nodded and said thank you, then ran away in a hurry, as if someone was chasing after him.

Because he was hit, Xiao Xingyu still remembered some of his features, but this man kept his head down, Xiao Xingyu only noticed that his neck was very thin and white, and there was a scar near the right collarbone. A pink birthmark the size of a fingernail, like a plum blossom imprint on the snow.

This little accident didn't make Xiao Xingyu's mood worse. He was picky about his food, and he was hungry for several meals these days. When he came, he asked for two upper rooms, and ordered a table outside the spacious and lively hall. Food and wine, the tradition of his childhood education made his eating posture very elegant. , looks no different from ordinary people.

There are many people eating in the inn at this time, there are people from the rivers and lakes walking by, rich businessmen talking about things, and common people. Xiao Xingyu's table does not look outstanding, just like an ordinary person with a little money and a well-educated family.

But Xiao Xingyu didn't look for trouble, the trouble came to him.

Xiao Xingyu's alcohol capacity is average, he can drink a few glasses, but he doesn't like to drink. He thinks that beautiful girls like clean men rather than smelly men who smell of alcohol.

Rejecting the wine that Xiao Er wanted to bring, Xiao Xingyu ate on his own, and Aunt Yu was also quietly eating slowly, but at this moment, their neighbor table suddenly started a riot coming.

In order to avoid trouble, Xiao Xingyu had already run to the corner of the second floor, he didn't notice the man at the next table, he seemed to be very embarrassed at this moment, because he seemed unable to pay the bill after eating and drinking up.

The shop waiter blushed and reasoned with him, saying that you are a good-looking guest officer, but you can't eat the overlord's meal.

The man was carrying a picture scroll on his back, and it seemed that because of the noise of the waiter, he had attracted the attention of many people, which made him very shy. He took off the scroll behind him, and slowly unfolded it for the waiter to see, while explaining: "I'm not I didn’t give money on purpose, but my purse has just been snatched away, so I can’t do anything about it...Xiao Er, otherwise, I’ll keep my painting and pay for the meal, how about it?”

The waiter in the shop sneered at this, "What kind of thing is this pair of orchids of yours? How much money can you earn by buying them on the street? I have a small business, and I invite you to put away your paintings and pay for the meal quickly." Bar."

People around him started to point and point, and there were still many strange eyes looking at the man. The man took back the scroll in embarrassment, but he didn't quite agree with the waiter's words. He said: "This is an orchid in Youlan Valley. Not worth the money anymore?"

The waiter didn't admit it, and was still cursing, but Xiao Xingyu, who didn't want to be troublesome, lit up when he heard the word Youlan Valley, and put down the chopsticks slowly. .

Xiao Xingyu said: "Shop er, how much money this guest officer owes you, I will give it to you."

Hearing that the waiter and the man were both stunned, Xiao Xingyu noticed the man's appearance, dressed in white, elegant and handsome like a scholar, the only thing that stood out was the golden hairpin on his head.

"Really, really? Guest officer, do you really want to pay for him?"

Xiao Xingyu smiled, and bowed his head to Aunt Yu who didn't know why, and Aunt Yu easily took out the silver.

Xiao Xingyu asked, "Is that enough?"

That is a ten taels of silver.

The waiter in the shop piled up with a smile on his face, took the silver and didn't care about anything else.

"Enough is enough! Even your table is enough, guest officer, please take it easy, the younger ones will go first."

The shop waiter went downstairs, and the upstairs was much quieter, and the man came to his senses and bowed his head to Xiao Xingyu, expressing his gratitude.

"Thank you, young master, for helping me out."

Xiao Xingyu smiled, asked him to sit down and chat slowly, and said: "Just now I couldn't see clearly at a quick glance, may I have a look at the young master's painting?"

The man nodded and said, "Of course."

He slowly unfolded the portrait, revealing a beautiful orchid petal, and slowly opened the scene in the painting. When the portrait was fully unfolded, he heard Xiao Xingyu's sigh.

"This painting of orchids in the empty valley is lifelike, and the artistic conception is perfect. This painter is really amazing."

The man said shyly: "My lord has won the prize, and this painting is only done in my spare time. If you like it, I can give this painting to you."

"Did you draw it?"

Xiao Xingyu was a little surprised, and then saw a party signed in red letters in the corner of the portrait.

"Duan Qingfeng? Young Master is..."

Xiao Xingyu was so shocked that he couldn't speak. The reason why he helped this person was because he said the word Youlan Valley. Where is Youlan Valley?Rumor has it that Mrs. Lan, the number one beauty in the world, is the owner of the Youlan Valley. Outsiders are never allowed to enter the Youlan Valley, but the orchids inside are unique in the world.

Xiao Xingyu had looked up to this rumored number one beauty in the world for a long time, and knew some calligraphy and painting techniques. Once he saw the signature, he knew who the man in white was.

"You are Duan Qingfeng, who is known as the painter of the golden brush in the world?!"

Duan Qingfeng, a gold pen painter, as the name suggests, not only holds a gold pen, but also the paintings are worth thousands of gold.And that gold pen was a gift from the late Emperor after he saw Duan Qingfeng's paintings. Since then, it has become a symbol of Duan Qingfeng's identity, and it is also his personal possession, never leaving him at every step.

Xiao Xingyu silently looked up at the golden pen presented by his father, the golden hairpin on Duan Qingfeng's head, isn't it...

Duan Qingfeng nodded and smiled lightly: "I didn't expect you to recognize me, and it is Duan Qingfeng."

Xiao Xingyu suddenly laughed: "If the waiter in the store just now knew your identity, Brother Duan, he must feel that he has lost money."

This is a portrait worth thousands of dollars, but the waiter in the shop said it was worthless.

Duan Qingfeng laughed and said: "Let the young master see the joke, I don't know how to call the young master, thanks to the young master's help just now."

Xiao Xingyu said: "My surname is Xiao, and my name is Xing Yu. I am Xiao Mingchuan's son. My father and you have been close friends for many years. I often hear my father talking about Brother Duan."

Now it was Duan Qingfeng's turn to be dumbfounded, he was stunned for a while, and then faltered, "You...you are..."

Xiao Xingyu slowly pressed his hand pointing at him excitedly, and said with a slow smile: "Brother Duan, you don't need to be polite, it's so inconvenient to go out, Xing Yu is lucky to have met Brother Duan once. "

Duan Qingfeng stabilized his mind, smiled wryly and said: "Indeed, it's the first time we meet, but I didn't expect Brother Xiao to see such an embarrassing scene, I really feel guilty."

Xiao Xingyu waved his hands, and said with a rather open-minded smile: "In life, there will always be some unpleasant things. But Brother Duan, I am more curious about one thing. How did you get into Orchid Valley? See you, Brother Duan Have you ever been to Madam Lan? To be honest, I have admired Madam Lan for a long time, but I wonder if Brother Duan has a portrait of Madam Lan?"

The more Xiao Xingyu talked, the more excited he became, and his two black and white eyes looked at Duan Qingfeng brightly.

The author has something to say:

What I wrote was probably a martial arts novel...