Chapter 6

Ruan Dongqian, your lies are truly too false!" Cheng Qi drew out his knife. "Today, we are all well-prepared. You have seen our faces and have pursued us relentlessly. For the sake of self-preservation, we must ask for your forgiveness.

I am currently supervising construction in Jinjiang. What I do most often is not overseeing the project or managing expenses; those tasks are handled by my assistants. What I do most frequently is accompany the workers in transporting stone bricks and relocating trees. If you are interested, once you are registered, you can come with me directly, as there is a significant shortage of workers there

"Why have you been staring out the window at the yard? Is someone coming to visit?" he asked

Cheng Qi and the others were left speechless, unable to utter a word for a moment

Seventh Brother, we can finally have a household registration now

"How is it?" The Eastern official raised an eyebrow, fanning the flames: "Do I need to take action myself to catch you? Let the five military governors search every household, turning over every inch of land in the capital. Are we still afraid we can't catch the seven of you?"

The East is not dark and surprising. From his perspective, he cannot see who has arrived; he can only distinguish the visitor from the shadows of the snow, which are definitely not Yilang or Huaining. Who has Ruan Dongqian made an appointment with?

"Do you expect your brother-in-law to consider your marriage as well?" Dong Fangfei remained silent.

She fixed her gaze towards Dongfang Fei, who was dressed in a dark purple robe. The white-collared inner garment was slightly turned up, and his damp hair fell casually over his shoulders, exuding a hint of languid beauty. Although it was clearly the attire of a young master, he wore it with a completely different charm.

No sound remains inside the house. Outside—

She did not notice the peculiarity in his tone, her smile undiminished: "I am fortunate in this life to have a brother like Lang and to be accompanied by Huaining. Huaining was originally my junior, but he is a little older than I am. In terms of martial arts, I, as his senior, am not as good as he is. I remember on his fifteenth birthday, he once told me while carrying me that he was a short-lived person, but he was willing to accept it." Her expression was slightly dazed, as if she had been pondering this matter for a long time.

No problem, anyway I have nothing to do tomorrow, I won't leave Beijing until the seventh day of the lunar new year. Brother Dongfang, let me make it clear first, you can talk about anything, just don't compose poetry or engage in poetic exchanges, I am not good at that.

Winter, do you really want me to risk great disrespect and speak the truth? Very well, even if there are ears on the other side of the wall, what of it? Last year's Ruan Dongqian was certainly not to the Emperor's liking, this year's Ruan Dongqian may at most catch his eye for a moment, but what about next year? The year after? I cannot guarantee whether your Emperor might one day take a fancy to you" He said with a smile, though there was no genuine mirth in his laughter

The East could not help but let out a sneer, and sure enough, a burst of laughter was heard.

Seventh Brother! It is him! He is the one who came out of the official's residence last year, I saw it with my own eyes! This person with the surname Ruan is deceiving us! He intends to capture us to take revenge for this individual

She shouted in alarm; unwilling to draw her sword and provoke further hostility, she could only rush over. She reached out to grab that subordinate, but heard Cheng Qi shout: "Don't hurt him!" She hesitated for a moment, missing the best opportunity, and could only quickly extend her hand to protect Dongfang Fei.

Seeing her completely unguarded, he suddenly felt a surge of happiness. "If you are not tired yet, why don't we have a candlelit conversation tonight?"

Dongfang Fei casually replied, "Once every one or two months, the Emperor will summon me to the palace for a banquet." Noticing her eager expression, Dongfang Fei slowly glanced over her even more beautiful face than last year. "Dong Gu, although we are not discussing official matters tonight, I would like to remind you of something while I am in a good mood. If you are fortunate enough to be summoned by the Emperor in the future, regardless of how close you are, do not raise your head."

"As adults, to speak frankly about such matters can only be between brothers. You are a high-ranking official, and I am merely a lowly assistant; I still need to protect my own head." She said with a smile

"Are you still my elder brother tomorrow? Will you still be the Prime Minister of the dynasty?" she asked with a hint of ulterior motive

In the East, her small face revealed a hint of mischief, completely different from her usual decorum in court. He was not angry; on the contrary, he felt quite pleased and said

The subordinate who just called out to Seventh Brother appeared anxious and easily agitated. When she displayed her strength, he was already quite frightened. As soon as Dongfang Fei appeared, he instinctively and impulsively lunged at Dongfang Fei with his long knife.

Seven, Brother Seven ... ... "Should we eliminate them completely?" Everyone thinks this in their hearts, yet no one dares to voice it. Seriously injuring the court officials means certain death!

He smiled and said, "Happy New Year, Dong Gu. This year, your adoptive brother cannot accompany you to celebrate the New Year with * pictures * and books, but I, as your one-day elder brother, can still be of some use."

She laughed heartily: "You must be joking, sir. It is already quite a challenge to fit three people in this room, where would a servant come from? Household chores can be done casually." When Ichiro was around, he did everything, but now it is just her... Really, it can be done casually.

Why

Why? She pondered for a long time and naturally replied: "Because I am an official, and I should consider the well-being of the subjects of the dynasty."

Cheng Qi and the others were also taken aback

Ruan Dong slowly turned around, gazing at his handsome face that bore the seductive allure of a venomous snake

You are truly kind to your stepbrother

I do not wish to harm anyone; I only want you to walk uprightly under the sun. With that, she pressed down her long knife, which sank completely into the snow, leaving only a short hilt visible on the surface.

Your elder brother will eventually marry and have children; how can he protect you for a lifetime

I do not want to damage the house; it is rented. My salary is barely enough for food," she said with distress

"It doesn't matter, I will just stay here for one night," he said nonchalantly

This young man from the Ruan family is truly straightforward; he claims to be a brother for a day, yet he engages in casual conversation. If it weren't for Dongfang Fei's discreet assistance, he would have been in a dire situation, as a cunning person could easily extract information from him. Wouldn't this straightforward young man be doomed?

So he was ill? Dongfang Fei had no interest in those two people; he was merely captivated by the expression of reminiscence on her face

If Brother Yilang could help me think about it, that would be great, as it would save me trouble. Unfortunately, Brother Yilang and Huaining do not have a strong willingness, sigh. They need to make some compromises; in the future, whoever marries her will also save her trouble, truly.

"Interest?" She scratched her head and said candidly, "Brother Dongfang, although I do not understand human affairs, I do comprehend what you are saying. How about this: tomorrow I will go to the pharmacy to inquire about a few prescriptions, which may be of help to you"

"Entertainment?" The East does not seem to smile or frown: "If I were idle and had nothing to do, I would naturally look for someone to play with. However, since you said not to discuss official matters, such topics are certainly off-limits." If we were to talk about how he framed the court officials, this fellow would definitely turn hostile. Today, he is inexplicably in a good mood and does not want to see Ruan Dongqian's sour face, so he picked a safe topic and said: "I always choose a day each month to go to the Happy Wine House; their roast goose is even more flavorful than what the imperial chef makes"

"I am already overwhelmed by your lordship's promotion, how could I possibly harbor any dislike?" She smiled.

He saw her right hand tightly clutching her left hand, as streams of fresh blood continuously oozed from her mangled left hand ... . ... Dongfang felt a chill in his heart, instinctively looking at the patches of blood on the snow, where amidst the bright red blood, there was unexpectedly a slender white pinky finger.

Just now he was holding ... ...

"Shut up!" Cheng Qi said angrily, glaring at Ruan Donggu. "There must be a trick! You think that after writing down our names, you can capture us all at once? Ruan Dongqian, do not forget that you are just one person, while there are seven of us, each stronger than you. It would be an easy task to kill you!"

"Ruan Donggu, what do I need your fingers for?"

If you can do it, then I can do it too. Dongfang Fei also sat down.

"Hmph, what is grievance? Since I took office, I have never experienced a single day of grievance. Do you think that a villain like me only finds joy in luxurious clothing and food?" He said dismissively. Seeing her pause her chopsticks in deep thought, he chuckled softly and said, "Why are you thinking so seriously about this? This is my path, not yours."

No matter how strong you are, you are still just one person

I have always acted according to my whims, and what tomorrow will be like depends entirely on my mood. He provocatively remarked, 'Dong Gu, don't blame me for not reminding you, you have already revealed in your words that your sworn brothers have secrets about you.

Out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of a slender white pinky finger in the snow. He crouched down, picked up the severed finger from the pool of blood, and after staring at it for a while, he gritted his teeth and tightly grasped the cold fingertip that no longer belonged to Ruan Dong.

Do not use your usual tactics on me! Ruan Dongqian, I have never uttered a single falsehood since I became an official. Even if I were to eliminate a thorn in my side, I would never conceal my malice. What? Have you learned to speak in bureaucratic jargon and are now eager to apply it to me?

Why are you doing this

"It is not you from the East—" Before she could finish her sentence, the situation suddenly spiraled out of control

Her fingers! Her fingers!

Upon seeing Huaining embrace Ruan Dong, Feng Yilang did not hesitate to close the wooden door right in front of Dongfang Fei

Dongfang Feijian really handed over his marriage matters to that Yilang brother, feeling an inexplicable annoyance in his heart, said

A flash of white light darted like lightning, akin to a shooting star in the blink of an eye. The speed of the movement was so swift that it was not until Cheng Qihu felt a sharp pain in his mouth that he suddenly realized the long knife had been knocked away from him.

Brother Yichiro is always a refined and gentle scholar, while Dongfang Fei, even when dressed in the robes of a scholar, possesses an aura that is distinct from that of commoners. Especially in this small room, he appears to be at ease, yet his strong presence makes it evident that he does not belong to this place.

"Adult, you are joking again," she said with a smile, walking into a room and emerging with a long robe.

Upon hearing this, she gazed at him for a long time, and only then did the corners of her mouth slowly rise as she smiled

Since you have no interest in beauty, I am curious to know what kind of woman you are particularly fond of

He spoke in a captivating tone: "Deputy Minister Ruan, although I am a few years older than you, I still consider my physical strength to be on par with yours. However, since you have studied martial arts, it is not impossible for you to destroy my body and erase all traces of me."

Dongfang did not expect her to suddenly block his way. As blood splattered, he regained his senses and quickly embraced Ruan Dongqian, who had collapsed in his arms

"You are spreading rumors about us everywhere, Ruan Dongqian. I have heard that you are the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and you are here to eliminate us, aren't you?"

Ruan Donggu, do you see only your sworn brothers in your eyes? Is it only in front of your sworn brothers that you can refrain from showing off? ... He slowly lowered his head, gazing at the arms that had just embraced Ruan Donggu ... . ... Doubt gradually etched itself into his phoenix eyes.

The Eastern figure's handsome face was slightly somber, indifferent to the biting cold wind

He focused his gaze and discovered a young man in black attire standing before Ruan Dongqian, holding a sword. The young man lowered his head and saw her bleeding profusely, momentarily taken aback. He quickly crouched down to seal her major acupoint, and upon looking again at the snowy ground.

Haha! She couldn't help but burst into laughter. "One day, my elder brother. Brother Dongfang, my elder brother Yilang once said that Dongfang Fei is different from other officials, and advised me to be more cautious and vigilant when I return to the capital. However, if I encounter great difficulties, among all the officials, the only one who would extend a helping hand would probably be Dongfang Fei."

She looked at him with a strange expression, returned to the table and said: "I don't know. Brother Dongfang, you must be hungry too, right? Aunt Zhou has gone away for the New Year. Is it alright for you to have plain rice with wine?"

Dongfang shot her a glance. "Whether to marry or not is my decision; I do not care if Dongfang has descendants. What I want is not merely a warm body. " Seeing her small face filled with curiosity, he did not hide anything. "Being both virtuous and talented holds no significance for me; what I seek is a woman who can pique my interest."

"How is it? Do you think I am not as good as your sworn brother, that I am unworthy of being your brother for even a day?"

Then, no one should have seen me enter this room, right

She laughed heartily again, handed him the clean clothes, and said casually:

She thought for a moment and replied, "You can inquire and find a way to learn about my character. I believe there is nothing about me that cannot be made public. If you think I can be trusted, then..." Before she could finish her sentence, there was suddenly a commotion in the room. She instinctively turned around and saw Dongfang Fei already standing at the door.

Ah? She was taken aback and was momentarily speechless

Ruan Dong was momentarily taken aback; although he did not understand why the other person fluctuated between anger and joy, he recalled that Yi Lang had mentioned that Dongfang Fei was inherently wicked, yet he was indeed a true scoundrel

"Eastern brother, have you ever tasted the Imperial Feast?" she asked curiously

"How did you know we would come today?" The man's voice carried a hint of hostility

Haha, do you think a man would be completely satisfied with having three thousand beauties? Such tricks of increasing pleasure through theft can be seen everywhere in the palace. You must think carefully about what kind of person you are truly devoted to.

Ah, you have come. " She suddenly raised her eyes and said with a smile

She came to her senses and smiled, saying: "Perhaps what Brother Dongfang said is correct. I have become accustomed to it; my elder brother has told me that I have had this flaw since childhood. I tend to ponder over problems I have never encountered for a long time, regardless of whether they are reasonable or not"

She blinked and said with a light touch, "Let us not discuss official matters today. Brother Dongfang, what is your leisure activity when you have nothing to do?"

"Alright." she said readily

What? Turning to look at the snowy scene outside the window, Ruan Donggu almost slipped.

Are you really going to fight

He squinted his eyes, revealing a murderous intent

Cheng Qi and others stared at her right foot

Her cheek was pale with a faint blush, and her eyes sparkled like stars. Her long hair, casually tied up, fell loosely over her shoulders, appearing both familiar and different from usual. The snow on the ground shimmered with a soft silver light, casting a subtle glow around her. His heart skipped a beat, and he felt a surge of annoyance. Ruan Dongqian should be his alone to toy with; he absolutely could not allow that old emperor in the palace to ruin her!

He remembered that he had been engaged in an animated conversation with Ruan Dongqian earlier, and they had talked until the late hours of the night. Feeling somewhat drowsy, he closed his eyes to rest. Now, he was draped in a thin outer garment, yet the room was completely empty.

I do not know. I think I have only been in the capital for a little over a month; one day you will come. She smiled as she stood up, and the shadows on the snowy ground immediately stirred.

"Little finger, that's good enough..." she said weakly, suddenly grasping Huaining's tense arm from the beginning to the end, and leaning close to his ear, she said: "Huaining, don't take action. I already owe him a finger, and returning it will suffice..."

She touched her nose. "I was born with great strength; at the age of three, I dislocated my father's arm. Therefore, I went up the mountain to learn martial arts and control my strength. I have an impatient nature and always thought that if we started earlier, you could begin a new life. However, I also understand that it is not easy for you to trust me. How about this: I will leave on the seventh day of the first month, and you can come to live in this house. There will be no need to hide. If you decide to start a new life, please have the landlady send me a letter. I will return to the capital next year and will arrange everything as soon as I arrive."

What nonsense are you talking about? Come on! Cheng Qi displayed a fierce determination, swinging her long knife. She easily dodged and effortlessly tightened her grip on his hand. Cheng Qi thought she intended to break his bones, so he hurriedly released the knife, and she effortlessly smiled as she took it.

Is that so ... ... '' She sighed in relief and fell into a faint.

In the past year, there has been only one person who could pique his interest

Do you know what the Ministry of Revenue is responsible for?" Seeing that they did not respond, she smiled and said, "It is responsible for the income and expenditure of the imperial court. After I joined the Ministry of Revenue, I once checked the Huangce... You are not listed there, are you?"

I have inquired. There are robbers in the capital, yet there are no murder cases. Since one is engaging in acts that go against their conscience for the sake of survival, why not seize the opportunity to turn over a new leaf?" After a pause, she said earnestly: "If you walk too much on dark roads, you will eventually encounter ghosts. Although I am not clear why you have not been registered in the yellow book, I can guess about seventy to eighty percent of it. My days in the capital are numbered, and I cannot guarantee what my fate will be next year. It would be best if I could resolve matters properly in these few days.

She laughed and said, "Brother Dongfang, you are a good person today. How wonderful it would be if this could last long?"

"No need." Dongfang, seeing her content in this dilapidated house, suddenly recalled the pearls beneath her teeth. "Lord Ruan, do you not have any servants in your residence?"

I am a person who harbors secrets and can also conceal illness, which is why I have always been straightforward with others. I do not care at all if they have secrets. Brother Dongfang, if you intend to stir up trouble, I can honestly tell you that even if in the future Brother Yilang and Brother Huaining were to strike at me with a sword, I would never doubt them. " She glanced out the window and smiled at him, saying, "Brother Yiri, the sky has truly darkened; on such days, there are no palanquins on the road.

Well... I didn't think that much

Dongfang walked over to her, and together they gazed at the snowy scene in the small courtyard, casually asking:

He raised his eyes and saw Ruan Dongqian sitting on the bench outside the door

"Can you only tell the truth to your sworn brother now, Ruan Dongqian?" Dongfang Fei said with a complex expression: "Alright, then I am not your superior, and you are not the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, so let us address each other as brothers today."

That fellow must have said with a face full of indulgence, right? Dongfang Fei, not mocking but rather subtly implying, naturally smiled and asked: "Have you known your adoptive brother since childhood? He is certainly not an ordinary person... You have a face that is clearly unhappy, which is also an undeniable fact. His head of white hair is certainly not something that has appeared in recent years; I have seen such people before."

Wait! Whose pace is quick enough to take this official token back to the Eastern residence to summon the imperial physician? If you cannot, none of you will be spared - aiming for the sun of tomorrow! After all, he is not solely a martial figure, and his pace is too slow in the snow

You all heard it. The voice was flat, and there was no turning back to see if Cheng Qi had left. He took her from Dongfang Fei's embrace.

"Just the two of us, there are no outsiders. Winter, you can relax now; it is perfectly fine to close your eyes and faint away." Feng Yilang said softly

"Am I missing a hand or is something broken..." she asked, her lips pale. She only felt unbearable pain, yet she still could not figure out which part of her body was lost.

The eastern room was very close, and at the moment the door closed, I heard Ruan Dong inside the room asking in pain:

His gaze followed her. "Aren't you quite annoyed with me? This is precisely an opportunity."

Wait, don't—" Cheng Qi was taken aback. If an official is killed, everything will be over!

Ruan Dong is ultimately unfamiliar with matters of love, somewhat understanding yet not fully grasping, merely uttering a sound and no longer engaging in conversation

From the tone of your voice, it is evident that you are still a young lad. Has your sworn brother never taken you to see the world?

It is merely a little finger

"During the festive season, it truly is a pity for you." She seemed a bit gleeful at the misfortune.

I wonder if the article you wrote for the exam back then was taught to you by your elder brother?

Dongfang could hear the unreserved pity in her tone. That person named Huaining was also her weakness; if those two were removed, Ruan Dongqian would likely be left in despair. A cunning thought crossed her mind, and she suddenly saw her smile at her.

She was stunned upon hearing this

Dongfang let out a grunt, glanced at her pale, bloodless face, and then stood up to call a halt to Cheng Qi and the others

"Do you think that I was born to be above everyone else?" After receiving the clothing and taking off the official robe, I noticed that she glanced a few times before awkwardly shifting her gaze away. "Are there no other officials this year to take you out to indulge in pleasures in the capital?"

"Sir, the wind and rain outside have stopped. Should I go to the Eastern Mansion to invite someone to come and fetch you?" Ruan Donggu asked, hurriedly starting a warm fire in the room

"If we can log into the Yellow Register, do we really need to reach this point?" Cheng Qi gritted his teeth and said.

The sound was very familiar to Dongfang, and he suddenly recalled that it was this person who had intercepted the sedan and committed robbery last year

"Huaining, Huaining..." She was drenched in cold sweat, her pain causing her mind to become somewhat hazy. "Let them go, it was my carelessness... Tell them, what I said must be done, it still counts..."

Brother Dongfang, Happy New Year She raised her glass

A dilapidated house, a broken table, a worn-out bed... In his eyes, such a house is hardly capable of providing shelter from the wind and rain, yet outside it is labeled "Ruan's Residence"

In the dead of night, a sudden cold wind abruptly awakened Dongfang Fei

Brother Dongfang, how about you? I have always believed that the renowned Prime Minister should have a beautiful wife and numerous concubines. It was only after arriving in the capital that I learned you have no family. Later, when I entered the court, um...

After all, he is still just a child

Ruan Dong frowned upon hearing this, suddenly exerting a bit of force to step on the bench, which immediately shattered. She innocently asked:

"... ... My brothers ... ... believe that it is better for a man to keep himself pure." She stammered

Ruan Donggu explained: "I secretly tore the paper from the yellow book. Tell me your names and birth dates, and I will write them down. Tomorrow, I will return it to the Ministry of Household without anyone knowing. After that, you will no longer have to hide. However, you must promise that from now on, you will wash your hands of this and have legitimate jobs by the time I return next year"

Brother Ichiro, it hurts so much... Is it just you and Huaining in the room...

Indeed, if they have someone they like, I could not be happier. When I was in Jinjiang, I noticed that a girl had feelings for Huai Ning, and I even went out of my way to give him a chance, but unfortunately, that wooden person... really is quite wooden.

The Eastern figure could discern the implications behind her words. "By tomorrow, when you see me, you will still reluctantly have to call me 'my lord.' I intend to hold your weaknesses against you, compelling you to kneel and plead for mercy."

She glanced at him, her lips curving into a smile, and served each of them a bowl of rice from the rice bucket

She shrugged. "I have been with Yilang since childhood; he is my study companion, yet his academic prowess astonishes even the master. I still remember that one year when the master suddenly suspected that Yilang was under the influence of supernatural forces, which explained his pale complexion at such a young age and his ability to read ten lines at a glance without forgetting. In a fit of anger, I dyed my long hair white, scaring everyone in the household. " Reflecting on the past, she laughed heartily. I still remember that one year when the master suddenly suspected that Yilang was under the influence of supernatural forces, which explained his pale complexion at such a young age and his ability to read ten lines at a glance without forgetting. In a fit of anger, I dyed my long hair white, scaring everyone in the household. " Reflecting on the past, she laughed heartily.

I cannot tell. Brother Ichiro said that you do not understand, which is something easily grasped among men, yet I cannot recognize it. By the way, Brother Dongfang, you have not mentioned your advanced age; why have you not yet married?

My family member is merely a minor official in the court, there is no need for the Chief Minister to personally summon the imperial physician. I have a slight understanding of medicine, so please return to your residence!" As Feng Yilang arrived at the rented house, he immediately realized something was amiss when he saw Dong Gu fainting into Huaining's arms.

Should we kill? Should we kill? ... On a day of wind and snow, the corpses can be buried for several days ...! ... Cheng Qi gritted his teeth, seeing his out-of-control subordinates now trembling in fear. Last year, this man was right; sooner or later, he would be harmed by this subordinate. Yet, he is the boss, with no way out! He made a decisive decision, snatched the blood-stained knife, and without hesitation, decided to kill them all!

Dongfang was aware that she possessed considerable strength, yet he was still astonished by the extent of her power, which exceeded his expectations

Her sitting posture was casual, and her clothes had been changed. This was somewhat strange; previously, both of them had been soaked by the wind and snow, yet she did not change her clothes until he fell asleep. He had a slight suspicion but did not think deeply about it. Seeing her focused on digging into the leftover food in the rice bucket, he couldn't help but chuckle to himself

It is uncertain whether the Eastern nonchalance has gone unnoticed, as there is not even an attempt to avoid it. A pair of phoenix-like eyes, imbued with peculiarity, gazes at the overly delicate person in their embrace

Consciousness slightly awakened, she lifted her Danfeng eyes and discovered that she was resting her chin on one hand, dozing off at the edge of the table

She turned around and smiled, saying, "Thank you for the reminder, I have never been particularly interested in beauty." Huaining was handsome, yet she had never been moved by him, which could be considered as not being fond of beauty.

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Fei's beautiful and delicate face involuntarily revealed a smile

His traditionally capricious and handsome face is now filled with complex and inscrutable emotions ... Light snow begins to fall again ...

The young man is not only seen as someone who bravely advances in the officialdom, but he is also a great fool when it comes to matters of love between men and women

"Seventh Brother, what is that?" someone asked in a low voice

Since that is the case, Brother Dongfang, Donggu is my childhood name, and only those close to me can call me that. You are completely soaked; please change your clothes. By the way, this is a coarse cloth long gown worn by my sworn brother; I hope you don't mind

"No, he is in very good health, having not experienced any illness for a year." She blinked and made a funny face, saying, "My master knows a bit about 'unorthodox methods' and believes that if he is told he will have a short life. He is truly a fool, isn't he?"

The originally calm and handsome face was now filled with anger, as Dong Fang fixed his gaze on her and scolded:

Ruan Dong raised her eyes and met his gaze, shaking her head with a smile and saying

Cheng Qi stared at her candid eyes for a while before saying, "How am I supposed to trust you?"

I have also heard that I have a penchant for broken sleeves? Do you think I look like I have a penchant for broken sleeves?

The East did not find her back to be stiff, nor did he feel anything unusual in his heart; he simply smiled: "Your sworn brother may be exceptionally astute, yet he has miscalculated in this matter. Does he not know that heroes often find it difficult to overcome the beauty barrier? If someone were to present a beauty scheme, it would be very easy for you to fall into the trap due to your lack of experience"

Where have you gone? If it is not what I wish to conquer, even if there are numerous beautiful concubines in the mansion, they are merely a pile of dung. What on earth is this fellow thinking!

In an instant, a piercing pain erupted from her left hand, causing her to cry out in agony

The East did not speak, neither affirming nor denying. Clearly, her adoptive brother could predict his every move, understanding his capricious nature even better than the current Ruan Dongqian, yet he showed no interest in her adoptive brother

There is no need for ... ... '' She is as angry as a thread.

He appeared calm, ignoring the other unfamiliar men, and walked into the courtyard to bow, saying: "At this late hour, the Ruan family is unable to entertain you all, esteemed Chief Minister, I shall not see you off. Huaining, carry the esteemed minister inside." Although his tone did not reveal any unusual emotion, his fists at his side were already tightly clenched

"Ruan Dongqian, do you not believe that I have the ability to summon the imperial physician out of the palace?" Dongfang Fei glared at her

Indeed, I think so too. Clearly, they are young and strong, yet they risk their lives engaging in robbery activities under the emperor's feet... If they are not registered, they will have no land, no house, and no job, and they cannot leave the capital. If this continues, you will live your lives in obscurity, so I have come up with a plan..." She took out a few sheets of paper from the chair and blinked. "Alright, tell me your names."