The Dongcheng District of Shanhai City was originally the living area of the aristocratic class. Allen, who had not yet arrived, was driving the carriage through the few castle manors to the outskirts of the secluded place, and finally slowly slowed down in front of a small manor.

It has to be said that, except for a few strange things, the aesthetic taste of most nobles is still trustworthy, and the environment they live in is naturally quite good.

For example, at present, although this manor is located in a remote area and does not occupy a large area, the title of the previous owner is not high. But just look at the iron-barred gates surrounded by rows of lush trees, the interesting neat meadows, the exquisite lofts scattered in pairs, and the silver ribbon river that surrounds the back of the manor, you can see that this place is definitely well cared for, and you can't help but feel refreshed and happy to live in for a long time.

However, it is a pity that this aristocratic district of Dongcheng, which is usually luxurious and exquisite, and idle people are strictly forbidden to enter and exit the peep, is now a place of death where no one has set foot in it. Deserted and lonely, there is no place to bloom flowers but no one can appreciate it, and can only end up with the sad fate of self-pity for the shadow.

This is not normal, but it is understandable. It's not that there are no people in the gray-clothed army who are tempted by this place, especially those high-ranking officers who work hard and work hard. These stately castles, luxurious estates, etc., are quite tempting for most of them from poor and humble backgrounds.

But neither the leader Josia nor the commander of the army, Frey, had the slightest intention of moving here since they entered the city. And if they don't move, no matter how much those high-ranking officers scratch their hearts, they naturally don't dare to move, so they can only watch dryly.

So in the end. Now living here. It turned out to be a small number of nobles who did not abandon their homes and run away for various reasons, and were found out and tried for not being guilty of crimes.

Of course. There are always exceptions. For example, the small manor that Alan pushed the door into right now has a new owner who has a lot to do with the Gray Army......

Walking through the meadow, through the attic, onto the back garden path, Alan walked briskly all the way, until he reached the creek at the back of the manor, and then slowed down.

Look around. Gurgling water, rattling. A few large and small wooden houses, which are obviously newly built and not very elegant, but strong enough, stand on the bank of the small river in such a grand manner, which is obviously inconsistent with the elegant atmosphere here.

However, Allen, who looked a little anxious and irritable, naturally had no time to take care of these at this time, and after a slight pause, he wanted to step towards the largest wooden house where there was some movement. At this moment,

"Ahem...... Ahem, cough ......" coughed softly, and the door of the house was suddenly pushed open from the inside, and the black ash dust gas gushed out instantly. Immediately after that, a figure with his hands covering his face and his sideburns scattered quickly rushed out of it, and it seemed that it was really a wolf.

"Ugh. Sister Lena ......, "Hey, Alan, why are you here?"

Allen, who stepped forward, just took a look at the rushing figure, and both sides stopped at the same time, looking at each other, and couldn't help but be stunned. The latter was pleasantly surprised to see Alan here, and Alan didn't expect to reunite with the other party in such a long way.

That's right, it was Lena who rushed out of the house. That is, the former Nightingale of Laiyan City, the later alchemy master of the Yatang Chamber of Commerce, and the current important founding hero of the Gray Army!

Especially the latter's identity and merits, she has been respected and loved by almost everyone in the gray army. It is no exaggeration to say that except for the leader Josia and the old Marshal Oumeng, who retired to recuperate, her status in the gray army is no longer thought of by others, and she is almost on the same level as the commander Frey.

It was precisely for this reason that when she took a fancy to the terrain surrounded by a small river and was suitable for alchemy, Josia did not hesitate to grant her the manor at all, and the other officers and senior officers did not dare to complain about it......

"Sister Lena, are you okay?" Allen, who came back to his senses, hurriedly stepped forward to ask.

"It's okay, ahem...... It's just a small operation error, and it's normal. Lena waved her hand calmly, signaling Alan not to approach herself covered in dust, and then raised her hand to remove the mask covering her face, trembled, and looked at Alan beside her who was full of concern and smiled gently, "Long time no see, Alan." I heard you're engaged, well, is that the same Annika I saw last time? She's a nice girl, congratulations. ”

"Uh...... Thank you. Hearing this, a little imperceptible bitterness appeared at the corner of Allen's mouth, and it disappeared in a flash, and then his expression regained the anxiety he had when he first came, and he hesitated, but still said in a deep voice, "Sister Lina, you have also received an invitation." ”

With a slight pause in her arm, Lena turned her head to look at the implicitly angry Allen, slowly withdrew the mask in her palm, nodded, and replied lightly: "Received, you are also here for this, right? After the calm words fell, he turned around and left.

"Sister Lena!" Alan clenched his fists and took a step forward, his expression suddenly becoming extremely excited, "Maybe there are some things I shouldn't say, but ...... You're going to fight!"

With her back froze for a moment, Lena looked up and seemed to exhale softly. Then he turned sideways and looked at Alan pointing to his dusty coat, his smile was still gentle, "Let me clean up and make you a cup of tea." ”

......

A moment later, under a bent old willow on the riverside, a small wooden table with short legs was used as a tea table, and the two sat opposite each other on the ground, the water vapor rose, and the drooping willow branches swayed gently in the wind, as if to make a welcoming appearance.

The tea is very ordinary, and when it enters the throat, it is first light and then slightly sweet. It's a pity that Allen, who was impatient, couldn't wait for the slightly sweet taste to turn up, went down with a cup of tea, and eagerly persuaded again: "Sister Lina, I know your feelings for Mr." Since the first acquaintance of Laiyan City, after a few years, are you so willing to give up......"

"Or else?" pinched the black porcelain teacup between his fingers, as if pinching a thin petal. Lina's expression was not sad or happy, there was no complaint or sorrow, as if she was talking about what happened to others, and her tone was extremely flat, "You let me fight, but how can I fight......? Or, just run to the wedding scene for no reason and make a fuss, so that people can watch a crazy person sprinkle?"

"Uh......"

"Alan, Sister Lena, thank you for your kindness. It's true. Nodding and chuckling. Then he shook his head and sighed. "But who I am...... Filthy and unworthy of his ......"

Suddenly received the news of Don and Josia's marriage, and Allen, who came in a hurry, only wanted to stand up for Lena, but he ignored an important issue, that is, the teacher was unknown. This is not a negative scumbag, a junior and so on, Lena has just been in unrequited love and crush from beginning to end, and has never taken any action at all, and has not even said it. What is the position of the fight?

But after a little stunned, when Alan heard Lina's last soft sigh, his expression suddenly became excited, and with a bang, he slammed his fist on the wooden table, "Dirty? Who dares to say that you are dirty! No, Sister Lena, did someone say something strange about you, mentioning your past? Who are you suing me...... By the way, then Josia is from Lay Rock City. Isn't she? I'm ......."

"Alan!" Seeing Alan's increasingly hideous expression, Lena couldn't help but be stunned. Then he frowned and drank lowly.

"Whew......" Gasping heavily, Alan raised his hand and pulled his collar, slightly steady, "I'm sorry, Sister Lena." You are the best woman in the world, and I will not allow anyone to insult you. So I, so I ......."

"I understand, I understand. Leaning over and gently stroking Ellen's shoulders violently, Lena said softly, "Thank you Ellen, take a sip of tea first......"

"No, you don't understand, Sister Lena, you'll never understand!" In a tone that seemed to be excited and regretful, Allen's face turned red, and his hands were fiercely wrenched under the table, "I, I, I...... I am...... I'm not...... I like Sister Lena's ......."

"I know, you like Sister Lena. ”

"It's not like, it's not right, it's not that kind of like, I, alas, ......"

"Hehe......" Looking at Alan who was incoherent and wanted to speak, like restless ants on a hot pot, Lena couldn't help but shake her head and chuckle a few times, and then pressed Alan on the shoulder again, "Sister Lena really understands, you like me, right?"

This time, the word like is obviously a little heavier, revealing a little different.

Alan understood, and his excited expression instantly died down, hanging his head and lowering his waist, like a child who had stolen candy and was discovered by an adult, and his body was a little cringe: "Yuan, it turns out that Sister Lina, you ...... You know what?"

"Oh, my silly brother, have you forgotten what your sister had been through? ”

"Am I as obvious as the appearance?" Subconsciously scratching his head, Alan lowered his head and smiled bitterly, "So Sister Lina, you have already found out?" Hehe, no wonder you only stayed in the Gray Army later and didn't want to return to the merchant group...... I'm sorry, Sister Lena, but I'm the one who made it difficult for you. ”

Shook his head calmly, "It's not too early, although I was aware of it at first, it's not good to confirm it." It wasn't until later, when you brought your lover Annika, who was somewhat similar to my sister, to me that I was really sure...... Silly brother, don't do this kind of thing in the future. Then Annika is a good person and treats you very well. You can't afford each other, otherwise my sister won't let you go. ”

“...... Okay, Sister Lena, I'll definitely marry her. Alan nodded slightly bitterly, although he didn't say it explicitly, but they knew that this was a tactful way to sort out the relationship.

Lena nodded, "Well, so be it." It's getting late, it's time for you to go back to the wedding. ”

"But...... Sister Lena, what are you going to do?"

"I don't have to do anything, I'm drinking tea alone, reading ancient books, doing practical things, and occasionally making out a few alchemy gadgets, it's good, isn't it?"

Lina said indifferently, even satisfied, but when Alan heard this, he felt more and more distressed: "Since that's the case, Sister Lina, you might as well try...... Try to forget about Mr. Jì. ”

"Why...... That won't make me better. Lena spread her hands, "I don't need to forget him, and I won't forget him." He thought the same way, because I was so light and insignificant to him, like this cup of slightly astringent weak tea that clears the stomach after a meal. He doesn't need to think about it all the time, just need him to take a sip once in a while to change the taste...... For me, that's the greatest blessing. ”

With the undisguised joy of the end of the words, and the gurgling of water, the atmosphere here was silent for a while. After half a ring, Eren stood up and saluted, turned and strode away.

Out of the gate of the manor, driving the carriage back according to the way it came, couldn't help but turn his head, through the gap of the iron railing, vaguely saw Lina's figure still sitting in place, the bent old willow, serving tea to drink, and drinking in the wind. Then he turned his head, as if he saw it, and waved his hand to this side, he should be laughing......

When Alan raised his hand, the rows of trees beside the road were already in the middle, and they were never seen again......

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(PS: This chapter is written so that the tanuki is a little stuffy.,After checking and sending, I sat on the chair in a daze.,I thought about a lot.,It's probably about the regret of the first love.,Bitterness wrapped in a little insignificant happiness......

I don't know what to say, I don't know what to say...... In that case, let's break the news.

Tanuki confesses that in the original outline, the character of Lena actually didn't have much ink, or more accurately, she should have received a bento before the end of the first volume. The reason is that there are seniors who sue sù tanuki, and writing is the most taboo NTR, and it is not good to touch the edges, especially in the supporting roles that interact with the protagonist, it is taboo to have characters like prostitutes and girls. So according to the original plot, Lena should have died in the hands of Bevan, so that Don would have enough reason to go crazy and kill and run away......

The idea was firm.

But then the tanuki left Lena, and only hurt her. The reason is also very simple, that is, during that time, Tanuki paid a lot of attention to the book review area, novices, and paid special attention to other people's opinions. As a result, I saw a book friend, in an extremely positive tone, specifically saying that the tanuki forgot jì, probably 'The plot is too simple, and at first glance, I know that Lena will definitely die!'

Somehow, the tanuki became angry when he saw this, and he rebelled against it, so he immediately changed the plot and let Lena survive...... To survive is to survive, it doesn't matter, the key is to bury the pit you dug. So the tanuki then worked hard to modify the outline, change the character design, adjust the plot, etc., etc., etc., etc., and finally let the living Lena have room to play......

Cover your face......

The anger is cool for a while, and the modification is tired and broken!

Well, the tanuki thinks about it now and thinks that he was so naïve at that time...... (To be continued......)