The night in the Imperial Capital is dazzling and colorful.
Hua Nongying looked at the young man standing there, still with the air of a virtuous gentleman, and her heart couldn't help but flutter.
This was the first time in her life she had felt this way.
It felt like I'd become the prey.
Dancing with my shadow, how unlike the mortal world!
These two sentences alone offer a glimpse into the entire work, revealing just how astonishing and unconventional it is.
Unfortunately, the young man didn't finish the poem. He deliberately chose a line that served as a transition and included her name, leaving her feeling utterly frustrated.
If the complete work were available, her name would spread throughout the world, and she might even regain her place among the top three of all flowers...
Hua Nongying's beautiful eyes swept over Xie Xuan and Li Mo, and she chuckled softly:
"Young Master Li, please don't say this poem was written by Xie Xuan. I have personally witnessed his literary talent."
"?"
Li Mo looked at Xie Xuan and realized that he had also written poems at Wind and Moon Cottage before, so he asked:
What did you write?
"I... I..."
Xie Xuan's face flushed red, and he stammered for a long time before finally saying:
"I once visited Cloud-Crossing Sword City in Yun Province and heard that an Elder Zeng was exceptionally talented in literature, so I secretly memorized one of his masterpieces..."
"... Why didn't you say so sooner?"
Young Master Li fell into deep thought.
"Isn't his literary talent... good?" Xie Xuan asked, puzzled.
"He's a blacksmith, what's the difference between him and any random blacksmith you find at Sword Furnace!"
Li Mo has a headache.
He wanted to help Xie Xuan make amends, but...
Your stubborn Bronze player, who you duo queue with, suddenly dominates Challenger players, transforming into a pro. Do you believe he became strong overnight, or do you think he hired a boosting service?
"My lord, please stop playing hard to get."
Hua Nongying used a clipped consonant.
Upon hearing this, everyone felt their bones go weak. Those who had just stood up to leave slumped back down, utterly exhausted.
They had never seen anything like it before.
Who has ever seen it?
I've met you, Young Master Li.
If this were a previous life, the big spenders would have already been showering the live stream with cash, and gifts would be flying everywhere, right?
Xie Xuan trembled all over.
Good news! He met Hua Nongying, whom he had never seen before, and unlocked a new expression.
The bad news is, they weren't after him.
"..."
Ying Bing raised her noble face, her cold phoenix eyes scrutinizing Hua Nongying, her peripheral vision also glancing at a certain young official, Mr. Li.
Squeak!!
A mournful cry suddenly rang out in the quiet courtyard.
Li Mo looked down at the Big-Headed Doll, his already clear eyes becoming even clearer.
He ignored Hua Nongying, took out the Big-Headed Doll from the palm of the Ice Block, and then stood up.
"Well, I mainly came to admire the moon because I heard that the moonlight at Wind and Moon Cottage is beautiful. What I said just now was just a spontaneous remark."
"The weather is not cooperating tonight; dark clouds cover the sky, as if the moon is angry... I'm not going to watch it."
After saying this, Li Mo took Ice Block and prepared to leave.
He really tried his best, but if he didn't get the expected investment returns, there's nothing that can be done about it.
However, since this is the Imperial Capital, the probability of encountering a Golden Destiny is higher than in other places, so we can slowly think of another way.
"The moon is so big, what are you talking about?"
A sense of absurdity arose in the hearts of many high-ranking officials and nobles, and at the same time, they almost ground their molars to powder.
Kid, do you know what you're missing out on?
The most beautiful courtesan at Wind and Moon Cottage is practically ready to throw herself into his arms.
Even if it's fishing, they at least used bait this time! Isn't it better to touch someone's hand without spending a penny?
You're bringing someone else home now?
Was he accompanied by a refined and elegant young gentleman?
Hua Nongying's charming expression froze on her face:
"Sir, are you perhaps making fun of me?"
"No, look how dark it is, it might thunder and rain soon, I need to go home and collect the laundry."
Li Mo waved his hand as if he hadn't heard, put away the Big-Headed Doll, and took Ice Block's fair hand.
"Are you even a man?!"
Hua Nongying's voice suddenly turned shrill, and her beautiful face contorted slightly.
She can tolerate men playing hard to get with her.
She could also tolerate men treating her like prey, after all, true hunters always appear as prey.
But what she couldn't stand was that he really didn't care about her at all; it was like kicking her hard on the head!
She had never encountered anything like it, nor had she ever imagined it.
Hua Nongying gritted her teeth and said coldly:
"Young Master Li, you don't actually dislike women, do you?"
Upon hearing this, everyone leaned back slightly and subconsciously moved a little further away from Li Mo.
Now that you mention it, it seems... there really might be such a possibility?
Li Mo not only remained indifferent to Hua Nongying the entire time, but also kept feeding the refined and elegant young master vinegar-dipped steamed buns, and now they're even holding hands.
That young master was truly handsome, with a face as cold as jade, possessing a masculine yet feminine appearance; even women would be driven mad with jealousy upon seeing him.
It seems that everything has suddenly made sense.
"?"
Little Li immediately became unhappy.
But before he could even speak...
The next second, the sound of black hair rubbing against silk could be heard in her ears.
A night breeze rose from nowhere, ruffling her long, flowing black hair, creating a hazy, dreamlike effect in the darkness.
The wealthy patrons, accustomed to the sights and sounds of beautiful women, held their breath for a moment.
The courtyard suddenly became very quiet.
At the courtyard gate, the noble young man had somehow transformed into a stunningly beautiful and aloof young woman. She stood in the moonlight like a solitary orchid in a secluded valley, as if the moon rose because of her.
She held the Formless Glazed Veil in one hand and placed her delicate hand into his palm.
He likes women.
She spoke softly, her icy eyes both sacred and serene, as if writing:
"This is mine."
Li Mo gripped her hand tightly, raised his chin slightly, and spoke with utter self-righteousness.
That was close.
Thankfully, Ice Block saved the day, otherwise things would have been very complicated, and Turtle would have come up with all sorts of strange nicknames for him.
Let's go back.
Okay.
Ying Bing's eyes reflected the night sky, and she parted her lips slightly. "How dare I disobey Lord Li's command?"
Everyone was stunned.
A more lethal, even more deadly, sound than the courtesan of Wind and Moon Cottage has appeared, and it's a devastating blow!
Who can withstand this?
Even the Heavenly Ranking, sitting here, would probably be powerless to resist.
The Empress's top Hundred Flowers Ranking is indeed somewhat questionable...
Xie Xuan, in particular, looked completely dazed.
However, he was staring blankly at Li Mo, wondering how Li Mo had managed to do that.
"!"
Little Li was not as complacent as others had expected.
Instead, a cold sweat suddenly broke out on my back.
Because of what I just said.
It's clearly a rotten Ice Block!
This was no ordinary act of coquetry; such behavior coming from Ice Block was utterly abnormal!
She's not actually laughing!