Kunyang City.

There is Lichen Villa outside the city, and there is Lichen Restaurant in the city. I don't know how the villa is, but in the stormy night, the restaurant always has a story.

It was getting darker, and there was only the last glimmer of sunset left. The wind and rain poured in, but instead of bringing coolness, it made people damp and sticky. Although the wooden windows were tightly closed, they were constantly squeezed by the turbid air currents on both sides of the walls, as if someone was knocking desperately.

- Because of this, when someone really knocked on the door outside the room, Yu Chengran didn't notice it for a long time.

Yu Chengran sighed silently. There was an omission at the beginning, and it was unlucky.

He shook his head slightly, quickly cleared the thoughts in his heart, and said, "Come in." ”

The door was then carefully opened. Outside, there was a man in black, his face so ordinary that it was indistinct. He seemed to be afraid that the wet and heavy rain on his body would disturb the stability of the people in the house, so he only clasped his fists outside the door and saluted, and returned to his life respectfully.

"Owner, Madam, he's here. ”

Here it comes.

Yu Chengran bent over and coughed violently, his voice deep and depressed.

It was the hottest summer months, and there was a fire burning in the house. When the man in black opened the door, after all, he brought in the wind and rain chill outside.

The woman who was sitting side by side with Yu Chengran hurriedly took out a white porcelain bottle from her arms, patted his back, and said softly: "Brother Cheng......"

"Qiushui, I'm fine. ”

Yu Chengran quickly eased up. He gently pushed the porcelain vase back and said to his wife, "It's just choking for a while, it doesn't matter." ”

How could Yin Qiushui believe this kind of meager comfort? Her slender fingers holding the porcelain vase subconsciously tightened, and she persuaded in a low voice: "Brother Cheng, why don't you go back to the villa first." I can do it alone, trust me. ”

"What do you say," Yu Chengran smiled, shook his head and said, "At most, there is only a quarter of an hour difference, what is the difference between returning early and returning late?"

"Say ...... again"

His eyes were calm and clear, and he smiled: "It's been a long time since a junior disciple from the Martial Academy has come to the villa as a guest. Qiushui, do you remember the days when we lived in the martial arts academy? ”

Although the woman's eyebrows were still sorrowful, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but bloom with a sincere smile with his words. She recalled, winked and smiled: "I suddenly remembered that year...... It's also summer, and you still owe me a cup of Lingguo tea in the library!"

"Okay, let me think about the recipe - when I get home......"

The young couple whispered and laughed as they walked out together.

Yu Chengran paused in front of the door, squinted at the sky in the face of the wind and rain, and took a sandalwood oil-paper umbrella handed by his subordinates.

......

At the other end of Kunyang City, Lu Qiming was walking slowly in the dark rain.

He walked slowly, perhaps specifically to keep people waiting, or perhaps to give people time to prepare. Or both.

He was holding a large umbrella, enough to cover him and Xiao Dizi, but this was not the real reason why their clothes were dry and tidy—if other practitioners were present, they could feel that there was always a light wind surrounding the master and apprentice.

So the rain went away with the wind.

Turning another street corner, Lu Qiming paused.

There is a couple of beautiful people standing under the restaurant in front, the man holds an umbrella, the woman carries a lantern, and at a glance it is clear that they are husband and wife. When pedestrians passed by, they couldn't help but stop their eyes on the woman in it.

The woman's temperament is soft and resilient, as beautiful as a red plum and proud snow. Her eyes are very bright, and her cheeks are a thin layer of pink that looks healthy and bright. The woman only smiled and stood there, which made people feel that the surrounding scenery had brightened.

It is only when people wonder who is so lucky to marry her that people turn their attention to the man standing side by side with her.

The man was also wearing the "Edake Brocade", which was also famous for its noble texture. It's just that it's too warm and heavy, and it's a restrained frost blue, so it doesn't look like summer, but is suitable for autumn and winter. In fact, if you look closely, he is also a handsome character, but unfortunately he is too thin and pale, more like a weak scholar.

The contrast between the two is so stark that when they stand side by side, no one can take them apart, and that unique, inseparable aura - unless it is a very loving lover, there will never be.

Lu Qiming stood in the distance and looked at it for a while, and suddenly laughed in a low voice: "Little flute, I changed my mind." ”

The girl let out a long sigh like a little adult and muttered, "I knew that Master would definitely ......"

Lu Qiming smiled, took the girl's little hand, and walked straight to the restaurant.

At that time, the Yu couple also noticed Lu Qiming and immediately smiled in his direction.

......

When the night finally obscured the last line of sky, the two carriages drove out of the East Gate one after another, and headed for the Dusty Villa further east. Mr. and Mrs. Yu were sitting in the carriage leading the way.

"I didn't expect Lu ...... The junior brother is such a gentle person, I used to think that he was a difficult person to get along with. ”

When Yin Qiushui said this, he subconsciously turned his head and glanced behind him—as if he could see the young man surnamed Lu in this way. She forgot for a moment that she was sitting in the carriage.

"Why is Qiushui so confused?" Yu Chengran looked at his wife and said softly: "The style of the family should be like this." Besides, Senior Brother Lu did not come out of nowhere, as early as five days ago, he asked someone to send a letter to me -- Qiushui, you also know about this; ”

"But he ......" Yin Qiushui bit his lip and didn't continue.

Yu Chengran pondered for a moment, guessed and asked her: "The Yin family and the Lu family have always been good friends, could it be that Qiushui has heard rumors about Senior Brother Lu?"

Nakasu is not the only Maison, and it is impossible for the Maison to communicate with the Maison alone. For example, the Xunzhou Yin family, which is in the same territory as the Lu people, is one of the families that are related to the Lu people. Although it is still not a family, the Yin family from Yin Qiushui is also a very famous surname.

This natural speculation made Yin Qiushui stunned. Her gaze wandered, as if she wanted to look behind her and then temporarily retract. She shook her head and denied: "I don't have much contact with the family, and I know even less about Senior Brother Lu, I have only heard that he is a ...... All-rounder. ”

Yu Chengran looked at his wife for a long time and sighed: "Qiushui, I know that you are flexible. But if there is anything to do, you must consult with me carefully, and do not carry it alone—promise me, okay?"

Yin Qiushui lowered his head a little ashamedly, and said for a while: "Brother Cheng, it's that I'm not good enough." ”

"Stupid words. Yu Chengran shook his head and smiled, patted the woman's hand gently, and said, "There is me." ”

Yin Qiushui hummed lowly.

When she was quietly holding her husband's hand, Yin Qiushui thought about the scene when she saw Lu Qiming not long ago - the young man's face was delicate and soft, and he had a convincing calm look. He also brought a little girl carved in pink......

"Autumn water?"

Her husband's familiar voice pulled her back from her thoughts, and she realized that she was subconsciously clenching her hands. She hurriedly let go and said apologetically: "Brother Cheng, I just ......"

Yu Chengran didn't care about this, he only asked with concern: "Have you encountered any problems?"

Yin Qiushui was silent for a long time, and sighed faintly: "I was just thinking that this Senior Brother Lu looks like a very good person. ”

Without waiting for her husband to ask again, she took a deep breath, looked up and smiled, "It's okay, I'm fine." ”

......