manynovel Chapter 433: Can This Be Said?
Chapter 433: Can This Be Said?
The cloaked man raised his head when he heard this. "It's not uncommon for her to be in the provincial capital. Didn't she just pass the provincial examination?"
"But it's a bit strange that she appears here. Qinghua Manor is not a place that ordinary people can enter. Don't you know? Is it a coincidence or intentional?" Luo Dan sat up straight.
"Isn't it coming for us?" Luo Dan thought of something and frowned slightly.
"Is Tong Huaian here?" The cloaked man coughed lightly and put down his wine glass.
"Yes, and so is Wen Ruyu!" Luo Dan looked across and saw Jiang Youzhen looking at him. He immediately raised his glass to signal the other party.
Hearing Wen Ruyu, the cloaked man paused with his glass of wine in his hand.
Jiang Youzhen smiled at Luo Dan, and then said to Tong Huaian beside him: "This young master Luo Dan is quite free, and he looks very rich."
"I just told you that the other party is not as simple as he seems. He has connections in the court. Otherwise, do you think that a young man like him can do whatever he wants?"
"Is he hiding his identity for some other purpose, or is he using this identity to get in touch with those powerful forces?" Jiang Youzhen was quite curious about this man.
"Maybe both! Although we haven't found out anything about him yet, we should still be careful and not get involved in inexplicable disputes."
Jiang Youzhen glanced at Tong Huaian. She is not even a juren at the moment!
Wen Ruyu, who was standing by, watched the two of them talking to each other and felt that it was difficult for him to fit in.
On weekdays, they discussed matters of the court, while I was still working hard to pass the imperial examinations.
He originally thought that Luo Dan was just a famous Rabbit God in Tongzhou Prefecture, but he didn't expect that he had another identity?
On this side, Luo Dan couldn't help but snort coldly when he saw Tong Huaian didn't even look at him.
"This Tong Huaian thought he could rest easy just by relying on the Fourth Prince. He is so arrogant, it's really unpleasant."
"He doesn't rely on the Fourth Prince, nor the Dingbei Marquisate. Does he think he is just a son of the Marquisate?" The cloaked man said as he straightened his sleeves.
"How powerful can he be? Not even as good as Jiang Youzhen!" Luo Dan was very disdainful. He just didn't like Tong Huaian.
The cloaked man choked, "How many Jiang Youzhen are there in this world? The higher-ups said they want to win over Jiang Youzhen, aren't you ready to take action?"
"Why are you in such a hurry? Jiang Youzhen is not even a juren now." Luo Dan shook his head.
"You go and try it out. Our plan cannot be ruined by them. The man will be here soon. If Tong Huaian gets there first, all our efforts over the past few days will be in vain." The cloaked man said, worriedly.
"Since we've met, I'll go and meet him!" Luo Dan said as he stood up and walked out of the room.
Jiang Youzhen soon saw a huge iron cage being carried onto the stage. She couldn't help but frown. Was it not what she thought?
"What is this for?" Wen Ruyu was a little confused. Looking at the huge iron cage that was two people tall, he found it very novel.
Jiang Youzhen frowned, "It should be a fight!"
"That's the situation!" Tong Huaian nodded, "It looks like we'll have to fight a fierce battle today."
"What do you mean? Are they putting people in cages to fight?" Wen Ruyu was very puzzled. Why do they have to put people in cages to fight? They can't fight on the ring?
"Everyone! I am the manager of Qinghua Manor, my surname is Wei. Thank you for coming. Qinghua Manor is honored!"
The manager who spoke was not the one who greeted and saw off guests at the door, but he seemed to have considerable authority.
"Manager Wei, stop talking nonsense. You know why we are here today, so let's get started!" Someone from a room not far away was shouting towards the arena, he couldn't wait any longer.
"Yeah! Let's get started! I can't wait!"
Everyone echoed. Manager Wei saw that everyone really couldn't wait and kept urging him to leave. He didn't get angry. Instead, he said happily that he would give everyone a surprise later.
"Manager Wei, what about the bet this time? I'm here for this!" someone asked.
"Master Li, please be patient. I will introduce the betting rules after the food arrives. This tournament will be different from the previous ones and will definitely make your trip worthwhile!"
Everyone started to make a fuss, but Manager Wei waved his hand to ask people to get ready, and then went down.
Jiang Youzhen was just about to ask the maid about the rules of the competition, when Xiaowu pushed the door open and reported that Young Master Luodan was here to visit.
Jiang Youzhen and Tong Huaian looked at each other. Since they had come to his house, it would seem bad not to meet them.
"Please let him in!" Tong Huaian said.
Jiang Youzhen turned her head and looked at the door. A man in a red robe walked into the house first. She suddenly remembered that the last time she saw him, he seemed to be wearing a red coat as well, and he was wearing very thin clothes in winter.
The bright red color is very dazzling, but the material is like flowing water, shining brightly and very luxurious.
Tsk tsk! Dressed so coquettishly?
It was still the bronze-yellow mask, and the lips beneath the mask were as red as blood, but the skin was strangely pale.
"I didn't expect to run into Master Jiang and Master Tong here. What a coincidence!"
As soon as Luo Dan came in, he saluted Jiang Youzhen and the others.
Jiang Youzhen and the others quickly stood up to return the greeting. As if noticing Jiang Youzhen's gaze, Master Luodan looked in Jiang Youzhen's direction several times.
"Oh! Master Wen is here too? We haven't seen each other for a long time since we last met. I heard that Master Wen Ruyu topped the monthly exams at Zhanglu Academy in Tongzhou Prefecture, and he is also a well-known figure in the city.
Last time, I was in a hurry and was unable to talk to the three learned and talented gentlemen. Today, I saw you all and came to visit you specially. "
"Mr. Luodan, you are too polite. I haven't thanked you for your hospitality last time. It's just a coincidence today. I heard that Qinghua Manor's crabs were sold out, so I came here to try them. I didn't expect to meet you again." Tong Huaian stepped forward and started his fake smile mode.
"Me too! It's fate that we met by chance. Why don't we go together?" Master Luodan said as he pulled out an armchair and sat down.
Uh... so casual? Jiang Youzhen was speechless.
"The three gentlemen won't mind, right?" Luo Dan didn't know how to sit properly. As soon as he sat down, he leaned back on the chair. He happened to sit in Wen Ruyu's seat, and his whole body almost leaned on Jiang Youzhen.
"Master Luodan, did you come here alone today? I seemed to see a guest in your room just now! Wouldn't it be a bad idea to just abandon the guest like this?"
Tong Huaian's eyes flashed with impatience. This person was like a spineless person, sitting in an awkward position. When he thought of the other person's public identity, who knew if this person really had this habit?
"Are you talking about my financial sponsor today? If you don't mind, I'll invite him over?" Luo Dan's tone was like a hook, and his tone was very frivolous.
Jiang Youzhen had just scooped a spoonful of crab roe into his mouth and almost choked when he heard the words.
"Ahem!" Is that something she could say? Her face turned red from coughing, but she still turned around in shock.