Chapter 3, Love at First Sight

Two individuals crossed over Yuan Chenglie's table and sat at the table opposite.

Yelü Yan and Yuan Chenglie both possessed martial skills, making it easy for them to pursue an individual. Ahead, five guards from the Qi faction blocked the way, while behind them, Yelü Yan and Yuan Chenglie caught up, skillfully positioning themselves to block the person from the left and right.

Do not, flow freely, do not give me

She turned her head and said softly: "If you marry me, everything of the Murong family will belong to you. We are relatives, so the benefits should not go to outsiders."

Murong Xue never ate meat in the morning. After picking at a few bites of noodles, she set down her chopsticks and eagerly waited for Pei Jian to finish eating and provide her with a satisfactory answer

Ye Lyu, Murong Xue silently recited this name, feeling as if a stream of sweet nectar flowed through her lips and teeth, leaving her heart and mind enveloped in a serene sweetness

Pei Jian glared at her from a height, saying fiercely: "Just because you are short, does that mean others are not allowed to be tall"

Pei Jian rolled her eyes in frustration and leaned against a willow tree, gasping for breath

The waiter shamelessly proclaimed: "Our establishment offers only delicious food, there is nothing that is not tasty."

Being selected in a talent show is not guaranteed

The young man following her also had a handsome appearance, but he wore a stern expression and did not seem very happy

Murong Xue clutched her chest, took a breath, and uttered two words: "Feelings"

Yuan Chenglie: "... ..."

It is truly embarrassing to be captivated by a man. Murong Xue came to her senses, covered her heart that was racing, and smiled at Pei Jian: "Sit down, don't just stand there like a bamboo pole."

Yelü Yan smiled faintly, finding the people here quite interesting

Your Highness, the food outside is likely not very clean

"How tasteless..." Murong Xue sighed softly, turned around, raised her hand, and called out to the waiter in a crisp voice: "Four bowls of beef noodles"

Murong Xue stared at him in a daze, her heart leaping lightly as if the frozen earth had suddenly cracked open, allowing strands of spring breeze to flow in. She seemed to see green sprouts swaying in her heart in an instant. This secret, known to no one, made her blush and her heart race

Yelü Yan walked as if he were oblivious, with his hands clasped behind his back, down the Crescent Moon Bridge. Following the bluestone path along the Huanhua Creek, he arrived at the tavern mentioned by County Magistrate Qin Zhi'ang and chose a seat at the entrance.

Murong Xue stared with a pair of bright and clear eyes, and said more earnestly: "You will definitely choose me, I am so beautiful."

Yelü Yan had long been numb to the infatuated or astonished gazes of women, casting her a cold glance before indifferently turning his head away

A suppressed low laugh came from behind. Murong Xue was just about to shoot a glare, but when she turned her head, she saw the elegantly poised man, and a blush involuntarily appeared on her face

Pei Jian jumped up with a cry: "If you bring it up again, I will turn against you."

Yelü Yan glanced at him lightly and said, "Earning money through one's own abilities has never been a shameful matter"

Yelv Yan inadvertently lifted his eyelids and couldn't help but be slightly taken aback. What intrigued him was not the young girl's outstanding beauty, but rather her attire. He did not expect to see such a luxurious garment as the hundred-bird skirt even in a small county town.

Yelü Yan smiled faintly and said, "My name is Yelü."

Yuan Chenglie has always believed that individuals of such a disastrous caliber are better kept in seclusion. However, this individual lacks self-awareness, often leaving the capital to wander and enjoy the scenery, unknowingly intoxicating countless hearts and disappointing many deep affections.

Pei Jian rolled her eyes and said, "What do you know?"

Thank you both for your righteous assistance, Murong Xue is immensely grateful. She keeps her word and presents ten taels of silver. Her slightly flushed cheeks are even more delicate than the begonia flowers. Yuan Chenglie silently recites her name, Murong Xue, and feels an overwhelming sense of enchanting beauty, perfectly matching her exquisite charm.

Yelv Yan turned his head to glance at her and asked, "What did he steal from you?"

By the banks of the Huanhua Stream in the early morning, the willows are like smoke and the water like mist. The figure of the young girl resembles the most brilliant spring light. Unfortunately, the spring light is somewhat disheveled. She holds up her skirt with one hand and waves her bundle with the other, shouting without any grace: "Catch the thief! Catch him, and I will reward you with ten taels of silver!"

Yuan Chenglie summoned the shopkeeper and asked, "What delicious food do you have in the shop?"

Without much effort, four bowls of beef noodles were placed on the adjacent table. Yuan Chenglie was astonished to find that the young man had actually taken three bowls for himself. He picked up his chopsticks and quickly devoured one bowl, then another, finishing all three bowls in a whirlwind manner, and shamelessly extended his chopsticks into the young woman's bowl. To his surprise, the young woman obediently offered him half of the noodles from her bowl. He picked up his chopsticks again, quickly finished another bowl, and once more extended his chopsticks into the young woman's bowl. The young woman, without hesitation, gave him half of her noodles again. The young man was indeed quite unreserved and did not hold back in his eating.

Two baskets of crystal dumplings and two bowls of congee

Yuan Chenglie examined the bun closely; it was indeed exquisite, not much larger than a copper coin. Each one had thirty-six pleats on top, thin enough to be almost transparent, revealing the juices inside sloshing about. Yet, when lifted, it did not break. Taking a small bite, a fragrant yet not greasy broth slid into his mouth, instantly awakening his taste buds.

Looking at the figure of the beautiful woman, Yuan Chenglie murmured: "Your Highness, do you really want her money? If someone were to discover your identity, wouldn't it be somewhat..." The two words "embarrassing" rolled on his tongue, only to be swallowed back down.

In the third month of apricot blossoms, the city is filled with drifting catkins, and the rain falls when the plums turn yellow

Thank you, Young Master Ye. If you do not mind, Murong Xue would like to be friends with you. " After saying this, she regretted it and wished she could bite her tongue off. Ah, ah, ah, it is of utmost importance for a woman to be reserved, reserved.

The restaurant is located by the Huanhua Creek, with a weeping willow at the entrance that can be embraced by two people, its branches hanging down to the ground, exuding a fresh green aura. The small bridge and flowing water, along with the nearby homes, indeed create a refined and tranquil place.

She wore a light apricot-colored sheer garment, beneath which was a skirt adorned with a hundred birds. In the morning light, the skirt shimmered with vibrant colors, dazzling and captivating, yet it could not compare to the radiance of her unadorned face. She appeared to be merely sixteen or seventeen years old, with brows and eyes as if painted, and a complexion like flowers in spring dawn. Especially her pair of eyes, glistening like autumn waves, lively and clear, as if holding a wave of shimmering water, drawing one in irresistibly

No, I am not familiar with you

Yuan Chenglie, who has always been compassionate towards the delicate and the beautiful, felt an intense anger within.

We grew up together as childhood friends, innocent and untainted by the world.

You see, your words are rather distant. When we were children, every time you went to the restroom, I was the one who brought you toilet paper. Have you forgotten?

Pei Jian rolled her eyes and said, "Beef noodles"

What would you like to eat? Now is the time to seek his favor, and she could not afford to offend him. With a pleasing smile on her face, her eyes sparkled like a lake of starlight reflected in clear blue water

Yelv Yan nodded and said: "It is an immense honor. I, Ye, particularly enjoy befriending generous individuals like Miss Murong. Until we meet again"

Pei Jian silently tugged at her hair: "I really cannot elope with you; my uncle will break my legs."

Soon, two bamboo steamers of crystal dumplings were brought up. Yelü Yan took out a slender silver box from his sleeve, opened it, and retrieved a pair of silver chopsticks

He took a bite, just about to praise it, when suddenly his chopsticks paused, and his eyes widened. A man and a woman entered through the door, and even though he was accustomed to seeing stunning beauties, he could not help but say that the young girl before him was truly breathtaking

The two individuals were not concerned about the chase, but the hidden guards were also alerted, encircling from both sides of the road

A bend of spring | Water, half a city of willow smoke, Yelv Yan stands at the bridgehead with his hands behind his back, tall and elegant, as the wind brushes past his sleeves. He merely stands there casually, and the three characters "Yueya Bridge" engraved on the stone pillar at the bridgehead seem to become even more beautiful and refined.

"We shall meet again." Murong Xuehong said goodbye to him with a flushed face, walking away while secretly regretting why she had said that. She should have inquired about his residence to pay her respects, and then... But would such a proactive approach make him look down on her? Would he think she was a frivolous and reckless woman?

Murong Xue nodded again and replied very seriously: "I understand birds as well"

His smile is truly captivating, and even the most beautiful spring colors of Jiangnan cannot compare to the faint, weary glance he casts. She suddenly feels as if she has searched for him a thousand times among the crowd, and all the tenderness and affection in her heart are stirred, surging forth like a spring tide. This feeling of heart-pounding excitement is a first for her; could it be that this is love at first sight? She gathers her courage and asks, "May I inquire your esteemed name?"

Several customers having breakfast in the restaurant also chased after them

Yelü Yan took the silver without hesitation and handed it over to Yuan Chenglie, smiling as he said, "You're welcome"

However, the heartless Pei Jian wiped his mouth and said seriously: "I really cannot marry you. Although you are my cousin, I have always regarded you as my own sister, do you understand?"

Yelv Yan looked around at the spring scenery of the Jiangnan region, where the grass was lush and the orioles were flying. Only then did he step down from the bridge and leisurely said: "I have heard that the crystal buns at the Yiwei Restaurant are quite famous; let us go and try them."

Yuan Chenglie was momentarily taken aback; weren't these two cousins? How could it be that in the blink of an eye, the cousin had turned into a thief? Before he could react, he saw a figure move beside him, and Yelviyan had already chased after him. Yuan Chenglie hurriedly followed suit.

Murong Xue hurriedly arrived and said, "Do not see the official off"

She nodded and said, "I understand"

Yelü Yandun immediately felt as if he had been teased. He darkened his expression, extended a long and clean hand, and with an extremely refined and elegant face, uttered an exceptionally crude remark: "Thank you, Yin."

Yuan Chenglie could not help but let out a snort. Even the faces of the five expressionless guards twitched a few times.

Murong Xue inadvertently raised her gaze, meeting Yelv Yan's intense stare, and her heart skipped a beat. She had never seen such a dashing and ethereal man, his graceful demeanor was truly astonishing. Especially the pair of starry eyes beneath his sword-like brows seemed to possess a captivating power, and as she looked into them, she found herself momentarily entranced.

But are you just going to watch me fall into the fire pit?

"Stealing. Deliver to the authorities." Yuan Chenglie rolled up his sleeves, ready to strike, having long found Pei Jian displeasing to the eye

Yuan Chenglie was listening intently with his ear pressed close, when suddenly he saw a shadow flash before him, and the young man darted out with a whoosh. Immediately after, the young woman grabbed her bundle and chased after him.