Chapter 554: The Unexpected
When Xia Hua said the name Li Chen'an, Hua Manting was slightly taken aback.
But I wasn't too surprised.
A handsome young man like Li Chen'an, who is full of poetry and books, is of course the object of admiration in the hearts of many young girls.
This girl is indeed very beautiful, and her temperament is very good, she is the daughter of a wealthy family in Shuzhou.
Maybe Mei Fangxi knows.
Hua Manting poured Xia Hua another glass of wine and said with a smile: "It turns out that the girl also likes Li Chenan...... But the old man heard that he didn't just have a fiancΓ©e named Zhongli Ruoshui...... He also has a fiancΓ©e surnamed Xiao. β
"The girl seems to have come a little late."
Xia Hua raised her head, looked at the rain outside the pavilion, and said after a moment of silence:
"Actually, I don't know if I'm in love with him...... Probably not! β
She retracted her gaze and looked at Hua Manting, maybe Hua Manting was very kind, or maybe she didn't know her anyway, Xia Hua just wanted to talk to someone.
"How so?"
"I just think his poems are really good, and he can really be the name of the poet."
"It's supposed to be some admiration for him, that is, an appreciation for his talent. As for saying that I like ......"
Xia Hua thought for a while and shook it: "I'm sure I'm just a little curious about him, not like it." β
Hua Manting stroked his long beard and smiled slightly, he thought this girl was very cute.
Of course, he didn't encourage this girl to pursue Li Chen'an, wouldn't that add a competitor to his daughter.
"The old man thinks you don't have to be curious about him."
"Poetry and articles, for a girl of your age who has read books, if it is just appreciation, it can cultivate sentiment. But if you are addicted to it, you may even have fantasies...... That's poison! β
"He is the regent of Ningguo, and in the future he will ascend the throne and become the emperor of Ningguo...... Let's not talk about whether he will marry you after he becomes emperor, even if he marries you...... Marrying an emperor looks like a beautiful thing. β
"But how cold, lonely, and cruel the harem is, only the people in the palace know."
"The girl didn't like him, this is the best!"
"Think about it, emotionally, you came a little late, you definitely can't compare with Zhongli Ruoshui."
"That Miss Xiao, she has been with Li Chenan for more than half a year!"
"Live and die together, share joys and sorrows, and ride a donkey together! The two have not only experienced the test of time, but also have similar personalities and temperaments with each other, and they have reached the point where they are inseparable. β
"In terms of family background, you can't compare to Zhongli Mansion."
"In terms of martial arts, you can't compare to that Xiao girl."
Xia Hua looked at Hua Manting at this time, and thought to herself, how do you know that this girl can't compare to them?
My family background is not far behind the bell!
My martial arts...... Then Miss Xiao is better than me?
Hua Manting looked at Xia Hua's unconvinced appearance and grinned and waved his hand, "Putting these aside, in fact, you don't know much about Li Chen'an." β
"For a person like Li Chen'an, what the world thinks is beauty is secondary to him!"
"Besides, for the sake of Zhongli Ruoshui, Li Chenan still has to go to Wu State...... He didn't have the heart to like another girl now, and it was difficult for a third girl to come into his heart. β
When Xia Hua heard this, her eyes suddenly lit up.
She ignored the words of dissuasion in front of Hua Manting!
"You said he was going to the Kingdom of Wu?"
"That's right."
"What is he doing in Wu Kingdom?"
"I went to wash the Sword Tower, intending to find an opportunity to practice the Fuji Zhou Heavenly Technique to save Zhongli Ruoshui's life...... Many people know this, but don't you know it? β
"Ah......h
Xia Hua suddenly panicked: "I, I rarely go out." β
"Oh, Li Chen'an entered Chongqing Mansion today, have you been to see it?"
Xia Hua nodded, "I just saw it in the crowd." β
"Then don't look at it too much, and don't compare him with other teenagers!"
Hua Manting raised his glass, "The old man is worried that you won't be able to find Ruyi Langjun after comparison, but in the end, it will be your life, girl!" β
Xia Hua also raised her glass, and the old and the young drank a glass.
Xia Hua put down the cup, and her face was no longer the loss she felt when she came in.
She stood up slowly and bowed: "Thank you for the wine, thank you for your words." β
"It's time for me to go, goodbye!"
"Well, I'll have time to sit down."
"Good!"
Natsuka turned and left.
A look of joy.
Hua Manting picked up the book again, didn't take it to heart, just thought that he had saved a lost girl.
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Zhongli Garden.
Spring Pavilion.
It's a very lively place.
For the people of Zhongli Mansion, it is not only the regent of Ning Kingdom who came, but also the future uncle of Zhongli Mansion.
Most of the people here are seeing Li Chenan for the first time.
Although they had long known that Li Chen'an was only eighteen years old, after they really saw it, they were amazed that this young aunt was so handsome...... is not only handsome, but he really has the air of a superior person.
After all, he is the regent of Ningguo!
Zhong Liyou was extremely careless and welcomed Li Chenan to the top.
"The regent has been traveling all the way, and he is preparing a glass of wine for the regent to catch the wind and wash the dust!"
Li Chenan waved his hand and smiled slightly: "Uncle, this is too raw." β
"When I get to you, it's like I'm home."
"This is not in the court, and I am not a regent here, so you can call me Chen'an, so I think I can drink two more glasses of wine if I can stay for a while."
Li Chen'an's simple words impressed everyone who sat with him, and also made the atmosphere here a lot more relaxed.
Zhongli laughed: "That...... It's better to be respectful than to obey,"
He sat on Li Chen'an's left head, "Virtuous nephew, Uncle Rong will introduce you to all of you here...... They are all the core characters of Zhongli Mansion. β
So, Zhong Liyou introduced a circle, and Li Chenan remembered their names.
Especially Yuan Su!
This old man is the commander of the Divine Guard.
This reception banquet was relaxed and happy, and Li Chenan responded calmly and behaved moderately.
He was recognized by these people again, and at the same time, he also observed his words and looks, and there was a slight strangeness in his heart-
He didn't see from anyone's demeanor or words that Zhongli Mansion had any unfavorable intentions for him!
They really regarded him as Zhongli's uncle!
They desperately hoped that he would cure Zhongli Ruoshui's illness!
They even expected him to become the emperor of Ning Kingdom after curing Zhongli Ruoshui!
Drink a lot.
Or the painting screen spring produced in Shuzhou!
Many people were drunk, but among the drunken words, no one showed a trace of unfavorable behavior for him!
They love him from the bottom of their hearts!
Even people in the army like Yuan Su are no exception!
The banquet dispersed.
Zhong Liyou dismissed a lot of people, he took Li Chenan to sit in front of the tea table, and made a pot of tea with his own hands.
Sitting on Li Chen'an's side were Yuan Su, Yuan Sanye, Liu Chu, and Liu Daotai.
"Virtuous nephew,"
Zhongli was slightly drunk, but his thoughts were still clear.
"This painting screen spring has made Zhongli Mansion earn a lot of silver."
"According to the original agreement, the share that belongs to you has been handed over to Ruoshui."
"These are secondary,"
Zhong Liyou poured a cup of tea for Li Chen'an, Yuan Su and Liu Xi, raised his eyes to look at Li Chen'an, and his face became serious:
"Before my mother died, she sent me a letter!"
She said...... In the next hundred years, the rise and fall of Zhongli Mansion ...... It can be placed on your shoulders! β