In the Imperial Capital at night, it was splendid and colorful.
Hua Nongying looked at the young man standing there, still with an upright appearance, her heart uncontrollably fluttering like a startled deer.
This was the first time she had such a feeling.
A feeling of becoming prey.
Dancing with the clear shadow, how much better than being in the mortal world.
Just from these two lines, one can glimpse the shocking audacity of the entire piece through a tube viewing a leopard.
Yet, the young man did not complete the poem, deliberately taking out the line that carried her name, which made her heart feel as if it were being scratched by a cat.
If the whole poem had been written, her reputation would have spread throughout the land, perhaps allowing her to return to the top three among the Hundred Flowers…
Her beautiful eyes flickered between Xie Xuan and Li Mo, and she laughed softly:
“Master Li, you mustn’t say this poem was written by Xie Xuan; I’ve already experienced his literary talent.”
“?”
Li Mo looked at Xie Xuan, only then realizing he had also written poems at the Wind Moon Small Residence before, so he asked:
“What did you write?”
“I… I…”
Xie Xuan’s face turned red, stammering for a long time before saying:
“I once visited the Cloud State Hengyun Sword City and heard that Elder Zeng was very talented in literature, so I secretly memorized one of his works…”
“…..Why didn’t you say so earlier?”
Master Li fell into deep thought.
“Is his talent… not good?” Xie Xuan was puzzled.
“He’s a blacksmith, what’s the difference from finding any old blacksmith at an iron foundry!”
Li Mo felt a headache coming on.
He wanted to help Xie Xuan, but…
With your stubborn Bronze duo-queue, suddenly rising to beat the Kings, turning into a professional player, do you believe he got stronger overnight, or do you think someone hired a proxy?
“Master, please don’t play hard to get~”
Hua Nongying used a coquettish tone.
At the sound, everyone’s bones instantly softened; those who had just stood up all sat back down powerlessly.
They had never seen such a scene.
Who could have seen such a thing?
Master Li had seen it.
If this were in his previous life, his brothers would have started crazily tipping by now, and gifts would be flying around in the live stream.
Xie Xuan trembled all over.
Good news: He saw Hua Nongying, whom he had never seen before, unlocking a new expression.
Bad news: She wasn’t doing it for him.
“…..”
Ying Bing raised her noble face, coldly scrutinizing Hua Nongying with her phoenix-like eyes, her peripheral vision glancing at the little Master Li.
Creak!!
Suddenly, a mournful cry echoed in the silent courtyard.
Li Mo lowered his head to look at the big-headed doll, and his previously blurry eyes became clearer.
Ignoring Hua Nongying, he took out the big-headed doll from Ice Chunk’s palm and stood up.
“Well, I mainly came here because the moonlight at the Wind Moon Small Residence is so beautiful, so I came to admire the moon. Just now, I was just expressing my feelings.”
“Now, the sky is unkind tonight, with dark clouds covering the sky, as if the moon is angry…”
“I’m not looking anymore.”
After saying this, Li Mo was about to leave with Han Bingtuozi.
He really tried his best; not getting feedback on his investment was also something beyond his control.
However, since they were in the Imperial Capital, the probability of encountering a golden fate was higher here, so he could slowly think of another plan.
“Such a big moon, what did you say?”
Many high-ranking officials felt a sense of absurdity, and their teeth were nearly grinding to pieces.
Young man, do you know what you missed?
The thousand beauties of the Wind Moon Small Residence almost threw themselves at him.
Even if it was fishing, she also put out the bait this time! Isn’t it nice to touch hands without spending money?
Are you taking someone else home right now?
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Still, a noble young man?
Hua Nongying’s flirtatious expression froze on her face:
“Master, are you joking with me?”
“No, look, it’s already this dark, and it might start thundering and raining soon. I need to go home and take in the clothes.”
Li Mo waved his hand as if he hadn’t heard, putting away the big-headed doll and holding Ice Chunk’s delicate hand.
“Are you even a man?!”
Hua Nongying’s voice suddenly became sharp, and her usually composed face twisted slightly.
She could endure men teasing her.
She could endure men treating her as prey, after all, true hunters always appear as prey.
But she couldn’t stand being ignored by a real man; it was as if he trampled on her pride!
She had never encountered, nor imagined such a situation.
Hua Nongying bit her lip and said coldly:
“Mr. Li, you wouldn’t be… disliking women, would you?”
Upon hearing this, everyone leaned back slightly, instinctively moving away from Li Mo.
Now, it seemed possible…
It was one thing that Li Mo had been cold to Hua Nongying, but feeding that noble, jade-like young man vinegar-filled steamed buns, now he’s holding hands with her.
To say the young man was handsome was an understatement; his face was like cold jade, effeminate yet masculine, even women would envy him.
Everything began to make sense.
“?”
Little Li student was suddenly displeased.
But before he could speak,
Next second, the sound of black hair brushing against silk fabric reached his ears.
The night wind rose from somewhere, blowing through the three thousand strands of black hair, flowing in the night sky.
Those who frequented the pleasure quarters and were accustomed to seeing beautiful women held their breaths.
The small courtyard became very quiet.
At the gate, the noble young man had somehow transformed into a clear and coldly beautiful girl, standing in the moonlight like a hidden orchid, yet it seemed the moon rose because of her.
She held the illusory glass gauze in one hand and slipped her delicate hand into his palm.
“He likes women.”
She spoke softly, her ice-like eyes serene and holy, as if writing:
“This is mine.”
Li Mo tightened her hand, slightly raising his chin, feeling incredibly justified.
That was close.
Thank goodness Ice Chunk saved the situation, otherwise, it would have been hard to explain, and he might have gained even more strange nicknames.
“Let’s go.”
“What about?”
Ying Bing’s eyes reflected the night, her lips slightly opening: “When Master Li speaks, how can this servant dare to disobey?”
Everyone was enchanted.
A more fatal coquettish tone appeared than at the Wind Moon Small Residence, and it was a downgrade attack!
Who could resist?
Even the number one on the Celestial List might be powerless.
The Empress’s number one on the Celestial List indeed has some water in it…
Especially Xie Xuan, who looked dazed.
But he was staring at Li Mo, wondering how Li Mo managed to do it.
“!”
Little Li student was not as elated as others expected.
Instead, he broke out in a cold sweat behind his back.
Because the one who just said that.
Was clearly Bad Ice Chunk!
This was not normal coquetry; such behavior from Ice Chunk was already highly unusual!
She actually wasn’t playful at all!
