Who were the two women that appeared in Duke Bluefeather's study to make Nian Bing so surprised? They were Ru Yi and Ru Meng whom Nian Bing met in the brothel of Ice Orchid City a few months ago. After a moment of blankness, Nian Bing immediately understood the identity of the two sisters. He already knew that the sisters were spies sent by other countries to the Ice Moon Empire and the Ottoman Empire. Since they appeared in the residence of the head of the Ottoman Empire's military, it was obvious that they were the Duke of Blue Feather. As for the daughter of the benefactor, it should be Lan Chen who was not in the residence. Now, he was only missing a certain someone. Enemies are bound to meet on a narrow road!
The Duke of Blue Feather looked at the new Nian Bing in surprise and asked: "Do you know him?"
Ru Yi coldly snorted: "Your Excellency, the strange young man I just told you about is him. The Demon Killer is also harmful to us because of him. Don't let him go and lure out the Demon Killer behind him. "With that, she raised her hand and pulled out her sword.
"Sister, he is not a bad person." Ru Meng quickly held her sister's hand. When she was reporting to the Duke, it was Ru Yi who was speaking. Ru Meng wanted to intervene several times but couldn't find a chance.
Ru Yi angrily said: "How can a man in a brothel be a good person? Get out of the way. If you didn't let him go that day, maybe I wouldn't have been humiliated by the Demon Killer."
Blue Feather said in a deep voice: "Ru Yi, stop. Don't be presumptuous. "
Ru Yi might not listen to others, but her respect for Blue Feather was completely from the heart. She quickly withdrew her sword and retreated to the side: "I'm sorry, Your Excellency."
Blue Feather's eyes turned to Nianbing and frowned: "Young man. As a man, you can be romantic but not vulgar. In the future, it's better not to go to brothels. I want to know what is the relationship between you and the Demon Killer mentioned by Ru Yi.
Nian Bing indifferently said: "I'm afraid what you want to know is not my relationship with him. I'm afraid you want to know the origin of the Ice and Fire Magic. If someone else asked, I wouldn't say it, but you are Aunty Yu's husband. I don't want to hide it. Actually, I am the Mosha Envoy, which is also me. At that time, I only pretended to punish Miss Ruyi because she had indiscriminately tried to kill me. Frankly speaking, if it wasn't for Miss Ru Meng pleading for Elder Sister, perhaps she would have already died at my hands. "
Bluefeather's eyes lit up, "You are Demonkiller Envoy. I hope you can explain. "Ru Yi and Ru Meng's eyes were also filled with surprise.
Nian Bing puffed out her chest and said coldly, "I have nothing to explain on this matter, and I don't need to explain anything. Miss Ruyi is your subordinate, so it's only right that you believe her words. " At this moment, he felt as if his heart was being pierced by needles. The pain was unbearable because he saw coldness and a trace of desolate killing intent in the eyes of his most respected aunt, Yu Ruyan. Yes, although Aunty Yu has a very high position in my heart, but after all, I've only seen her twice in so many years. What right do I have to make her believe me?
Nian Bing smiled, but the deep sadness in his eyes made Yu Ruyan's heart tremble. Nian Bing's heart was very, very cold. Ever since he left the peach blossom forest, he had always been vigilant and reserved towards everyone. Even Feng Nu was no exception. But after seeing Yu Ruyan yesterday, he finally let go. Losing his parents was the greatest pain in his heart. In his heart, Yu Ruyan was gentle and kind like a mother. Although he knew that it was normal for Yu Ruyan and Bluefeather to suspect him, the pain in his heart was still very strong.
Taking a deep breath, he forced himself to calm down. He didn't even look at Ru Yi, "Aunty, no matter what you think of me, in my heart, you will always be someone I respect. I will leave, and I will never come back again. But I hope you can give me a chance to cook a meal for you. I will leave immediately. " As he spoke, he took off the Heavenly Jade Token that had never left his neck for more than seven years. When he walked past Yu Ruyan, he took a deep look at the red gem on the jade token. With a sigh, he placed the Heavenly Jade Token on the table.
Yu Ruyan indifferently asked, "Do you really have no explanation?"
Nian Bing shook his head, "To you and the Duke, I am just an outsider. Our meeting that year could be said to be a kind of fate. Perhaps, our fate has come to an end."
Yu Ruyan's eyes were cold, "Nian Bing, in my life, I hate fickle men the most, especially men who inflict pain on women for their own desires. I watched Ru Yi grow up. She has a strong character and will never lie. Yes, I choose to believe her. You have a very good appearance, but if you use it to bully women, then you are worse than a dwarf with a congenital defect. You can go, I am not in the mood to eat right now, and I don't want to eat what you cook. "
"Aunty, you really can't give me a chance to repay you?" Nian Bing suddenly felt that his breathing was a little difficult, and his eyes were a little blurred.
Yu Ruyan was just about to speak when the Duke of Blue Feather spoke up, "Ruyan, let him do it. I think this child is not that kind of person. Maybe it was just a slip of the tongue. "
Yu Ruyan looked at her husband, then looked at Nian Bing. The coldness in her eyes faded a little. She snorted and didn't speak again.
Nian Bing's expression was calm as she bowed to the Duke: "Thank you for giving me this opportunity. Can I trouble you to set up a stove in the martial arts field outside? If it is in the kitchen, it will not be easy to use. Just get a big table to put the food. I have already prepared the other ingredients and cabinets. "
Blue Feather nodded: "Good, Ruyi, you go prepare according to Nian Bing's instructions. We will go to the martial arts field together."
Ruyi nodded and gave Nian Bing a cold look before leaving the study. Nian Bing followed behind her. He didn't say anything to Ruyi. At this time, he didn't want to say anything. Besides, Ruyi is also a pitiful person. Seeing Nian Bing leave, Ru Meng was a little anxious: "Duke, Madam, you have all misunderstood. In fact, Nian Bing is not that kind of person."
Blue Feather and Yu Ruyan were stunned at the same time. Yu Ruyan frowned: "You mean, Ruyi was lying to us just now?"
Ru Meng's whole body stiffened: "No, actually, sister, sister is just a little extreme." Then she told the story from beginning to end according to her own opinion.
After hearing Ru Meng's words, Blue Feather frowned: "No! From what I know, although Ruyi has a strong temperament, she is still a person who understands the big picture. Otherwise, I wouldn't let her be in charge of the northern intelligence system. I really can't believe that her personality will change so much. Ru Meng, are you hiding something from me? What happened to Ruyi? " His wisdom has already seen some flaws. A person's personality change is definitely not without reason.
Ru Meng knelt on the ground with a plop: "Duke, Madam, I can't say. This matter concerns sister's reputation. Sister, sister is already very pitiful. Please don't pursue it, okay? "
Yu Ruyan's whole body trembled, and her eyes flashed: "I understand, so it was him. I was wondering why Ruyi changed a lot in these two years and even took the initiative to ask for a transfer. Humph, I won't forgive that kid. "
Ru Meng was shocked and hurriedly said: "Madam, in fact, this matter can't be completely blamed on Brother Lan Xun. He also has his own difficulties, emotional matters …" Just as she said this, she suddenly noticed the change in Yu Ruyan's eyes. Only then did she realize that she was fooled. "Madam, I …"
Yu Ruyan's body flashed with a layer of silver light: "Lan Xun, it's actually Lan Xun. Good, good, you really hid it from me. Ru Meng, tell me everything you know. Do you know that your sister treated Nian Bing's life like grass? If you don't tell me, I will punish her. "As the wife of the Duke of Blue Feather, Yu Ruyan was not comparable to a little girl like Ru Meng. Ru Meng finally understood the look in Nian Bing's eyes just now, and her heart was filled with regret. However, she urgently needed to know what had happened to Ruyi.
Arriving at the training grounds, Nian Bing walked to a shady area and stood alone. Today, no one was practicing martial arts here, and the training grounds were empty. Only the servants of the Duke's mansion would occasionally pass by. He suddenly recalled what Cha Ji had said to him when he was teaching him culinary skills. At that time, Cha Ji had said that there was a very important thing that an ordinary chef had to pay attention to during the process of cooking, and that was to control their own emotions. When cooking, they should try their best not to let their emotions affect their culinary skills, so that they could fully display their own skills. However, when a chef's skills reached the pinnacle, it was the exact opposite when it came to emotions. Instead of controlling them, one had to fully express their emotions and use their emotions to influence the food they made. For a top-notch chef, food made with different emotions could taste different even if it was the same dish. Emotions were what a top-notch chef needed to learn the most.
Right now, his heart was filled with sorrow. What kind of dish could he make? He didn't know, and he didn't know either. He took a deep breath and let out a long sigh. Anyway, after this meal, his relationship with Yu Ruyan would come to an end, and they would have nothing to do with each other in the future.
"Brother, I don't think I've seen you before." A gentle voice sounded from behind him. Nian Bing's whole body shook. He was so careless that he didn't even notice that someone had approached him. He was too careless. Turning around, he saw a young man wearing a blue warrior's uniform with a long sword hanging from his waist. This person was very handsome, and his body exuded an exuberant heroic spirit. It was easy to see that he was at least a Great Swordsman, or even a martial artist.
"Hello, I've just arrived at the Duke's mansion." Nian Bing's reply was calm and polite.
When the blue-clothed warrior saw Nian Bing's appearance, his eyes couldn't help but flash with surprise. He had always prided himself on his appearance, but compared to the blonde haired silver clothed youth in front of him, he paled in comparison. "Brother, you're so charming. My name is Lan Xun, and I'm the Duke's bodyguard. How may I address you? Why have you come to the Duke's mansion? "
Nian Bing smiled calmly and said, "My name is Nian Bing, and I'm the chef who came to cook for the Duke and Duchess."
"Chef?" Lan Xun's eyes shone with surprise. He sized up Nian Bing and asked with a strange expression, "You're a chef?"
Nian Bing smiled and said, "What, don't I look like one? I'll prove it in a moment. "
Just as he said this, Ru Yi had already brought her people to the practice field. She was instructing the servants to set up the stove. When she raised her head, she inadvertently saw Nian Bing and Lan Xun together. A layer of frost appeared on her face as she cursed in a low voice, "Birds of a feather flock together."
Nian Bing wasn't far from the center of the practice field. In addition, after eating so many Iron Thread Snake Gallbladders, his hearing and eyesight had greatly improved. When he heard this, he couldn't help but look at Lan Xun. At this time, Lan Xun's expression changed. His black eyes revealed a complicated expression.
"You're the man who let Miss Ru Yi down?" Nian Bing's voice was even colder. His relationship with Yu Ruyan had become so tense because of what Ru Yi had said to the Duke. And Ru Yi's change was because of that heartless man.
Lan Xun's expression changed. "What are you saying? I've never let Ru Yi down. She was the one who insisted on leaving me. It seems like you know quite a lot! "
Nian Bing was a little surprised. "You've never let Ru Yi down? Then why did I hear that you let her down for an even prettier girl? "
Lan Xun's eyes revealed a trace of bitterness. "I don't know what Ru Yi said to you, but my feelings for Ru Yi are absolutely true. Sigh, Ru Yi is good at everything, but she's too stubborn."
Nian Bing continued to ask, "Since you were together with Ru Yi back then, why did you try to court another girl?"
Lan Xun frowned. "Court her? It seems that Ru Yi still doesn't believe me. That's right, I used to like Miss Chen, but when I was at my lowest point, Ru Yi walked into my world. It was her meticulous care that helped me recover from my heartbreak. Only then did I realize that she was the most suitable woman for me. So, we were together. I truly loved her. At the same time, I recognized my position. Even if we don't talk about status, just her character and appearance were far from my match. So, I let go of my past feelings long ago. After Miss Chen returned from her master's residence, I could already see her as a younger sister. The duke raised us orphans since we were young. As his bodyguard, I was concerned about Miss Chen's daily life and made all kinds of arrangements for her. What was wrong with that? In the past, I was the one who did all the work. But Ru Yi didn't understand. She thought that my feelings for Miss Chen had rekindled, and that I was interested in her. No matter how I explained, she wouldn't listen. Every day, she would pester me and argue with me. I am a man, and I still have a lot of things to do. One day, I was really annoyed by her pestering, so I said a few hurtful words to her. As a result, the next day, she asked the Duke for a transfer and refused to talk to me anymore. Sigh, I was too impulsive back then. Although Ru Yi is a girl, she's very stubborn. I tried all kinds of ways to get close to her, but she was always like an iceberg. "
Nian Bing stared at Lan Xun with wide eyes. She couldn't be so unlucky, right? She actually became the victim of a misunderstanding. "Brother Lan, when you hurt Miss Ru Yi, did you tell her that you only had lust for her? That Miss Ru Yi was only a substitute for Miss Chen, and that you only loved Miss Chen."
Lan Xun's eyes widened. "That can't be. You even know this. Tell me, what's your relationship with Ru Yi?"
Seeing Lan Xun's unkind expression, Nian Bing hurriedly said, "I have nothing to do with Miss Ru Yi. Miss Ru Meng told me all this. Brother Lan, how could you say that back then? Don't you know how much it hurts a girl? " “
Lan Xun sighed in relief. "Do you think I wanted to say that? But Ru Yi's parents died when she was young. She's too self-conscious. She likes to think the worst of everything. Ever since we started fighting, she would ask me every day if I was with her because she slept with me. She would ask me if I still loved Miss Chen, and if I saw her as a substitute. Think about it. I work so much every day, and she pesters me every day. How can I stand it? That day, I was blinded by anger, so I went along with her and said those words out of anger. "
Now Nian Bing understood everything. So Lan Xun wasn't a heartless person. The real problem was Ru Yi. She patted Lan Xun's shoulder and said, "Then do you still like Ru Yi?"
Lan Xun said bitterly, "If I didn't like her, would I be in so much pain? As the saying goes, a day together as husband and wife means endless devotion for the rest of your life. We've already done it as husband and wife. I truly love her. How can I not worry about her? "
Nian Bing nodded and said, "Since you truly love her, then take out your courage. As the saying goes, the deeper the love, the deeper the hatred. The fact that Ru Yi still hates you proves that she can't forget you. Since that's the case, you have a lot of opportunities. It all depends on whether you can grasp them. She's had low self-esteem since she was young. She needs your patience to gradually change. I think you two must've had too little interaction in the past. That's why there's a crisis of distrust. You're a man. Take the initiative. "
Lan Xun nodded and smiled. "I think so too. This time, Ru Yi finally came back. I've already decided that no matter what, I'm going to make her stay this time. Brother, although this is the first time we've met, we hit it off very well. Thank you for your help. Sigh, but now I don't know what's the best time to get close to her. "
Nian Bing smiled and shook her head. "Brother Lan, you're welcome. Actually, it's not hard to find the right time. If you want Ru Yi to change her mind, the first thing you need to do is get the support of the Duke and Duchess. I can tell that they're the people Ru Yi respects the most. Since you've decided to be with Ru Yi, why don't you start with the Duke and Duchess? "
Hearing Nian Bing's words, Lan Xun's eyes lit up. He slapped his thigh. "That's right! Why didn't I think of that? Nian Bing, you've really woken me up from my daze. Alright, I'll go ask the Duke for her hand in marriage. As long as the Duke agrees to our marriage, everything will be much easier. "With that, he turned to leave.
"What's the rush?" Nian Bing grabbed Lan Xun. "The Duke and Duchess will be here soon to taste my cooking. Isn't it better if you ask for her hand in front of Ru Yi? It'll show your sincerity. Mm, look, they're here. " At that moment, Duke Bluefeather, Yu Ruyan, and Ru Meng arrived at the training grounds from the rear courtyard. Bluefeather and Yu Ruyan's expressions were unusually gloomy. Ru Meng, on the other hand, had her head lowered. She looked troubled.
Nian Bing didn't know that her misunderstanding had been cleared up. When she saw their expressions, her heart sank. She nudged Lan Xun. "What are you waiting for?"
Lan Xun only had Ru Yi on his mind. He didn't notice the Duke and Duchess Bluefeather's expressions. When Nian Bing nudged him, he hurried over to them.
Yu Ruyan had a belly full of anger, but she had nowhere to vent it. She felt someone approaching, and when she looked over, she saw that it was Lan Xun, whom she had been looking for. She was about to speak when Lan Xun knelt on the ground. "Lord Duke, Duchess, Lan Xun has something to report."
Lan Yu raised his hand to stop Yu Ruyan, who was about to explode, and said indifferently, "What is it? Just say it."
Lan Xun swallowed his saliva and glanced at Ru Yi. "Your Excellency Duke, Lan Xun has been taught by you and your wife. That's how I am today. Although Lan Xun knows I'm not worthy, I've always treated you as my father. There's something I haven't reported to you and your wife. Actually, three years ago, I became friends with Ru Yi. I hope that Your Excellency Duke and your wife can allow me to take Ru Yi as my wife. My feelings for Ru Yi are sincere. "Lan Xun respectfully kowtowed three times.
Lan Yu and Yu Ruyan's eyes, which were originally filled with anger, were instantly filled with shock. Ru Meng, who had her head lowered, raised her head and looked at Lan Xun, who was kneeling on the ground, in astonishment. None of them had thought that Lan Xun would say such a thing at this moment. Ruyi, who was standing not far away, stiffened and her gaze instantly became lifeless. Lan Yu's state of mind was the most stable. He calmly asked, "You want to marry Ruyi?"
Lan Xun nodded firmly. "Your Excellency Duke, please grant my wish."
Bluefeather frowned. "As far as I know, your relationship with Ru Yi isn't as simple as just being friends. Ru Yi, come here."
Ru Yi snapped out of her daze. Her beautiful eyes revealed a complicated expression. She glanced at Lan Xun and quickly walked over to Bluefeather. She respectfully said, "Your Excellency Duke, the kitchen table and stove are ready to be used at any time." Although she spoke of the task Bluefeather had given her, her voice was trembling uncontrollably.
Bluefeather nodded. He turned to Nian Bing and smiled. "Little brother, please wait for a moment. I have some private matters to attend to."
Nian Bing nodded. "Your Excellency Duke, there's no need to be so polite. You can talk about it. I'll start cooking now. "He walked over to the kitchen table. Yu Ruyan wanted to say something, but when she saw Lan Xun and Ru Yi, she held back. She gave her husband a look, indicating for him to get straight to the point.
Bluefeather's voice deepened. "Lan Xun, I want to hear your explanation of your relationship with Ru Yi."
Ru Yi glared at her sister. "Your Excellency Duke, there's no need to explain anything. I have no relationship with Lan Xun. I will never marry him. Ru Yi is willing to serve Your Excellency Duke and Madam for the rest of my life. I will never marry. Please grant my wish. "Her tone was resolute. Her voice was so cold that it seemed to freeze the surrounding air.
Lan Xun's heart sank. He knew Ru Yi was stubborn, but he didn't expect her stubbornness to be even harder to understand after two years.
Lan Yu smiled, and his voice became much gentler. "Silly girl, I raised you and Lan Xun since you were young. Lan Xun was right. I have always treated you as my own children. To me, you are not my subordinates, but my family. Child, do you think a father would be willing to watch his daughter grow old alone for the rest of her life? No, of course not. If that happened, it would be unbearable for a father. Even if you don't want to marry Lan Xun, you don't have to be so resolute. I'll find you a good husband in the future. "
Hearing Bluefeather's kind words, Ru Yi's eyes reddened. She choked. "Thank you, Your Excellency Duke. I … "
Bluefeather stopped Ru Yi from speaking. He turned to Lan Xun and said coldly, "You don't need to explain now. I just want to hear about your relationship with Ru Yi. Speak. I believe you won't lie to me."
Lan Xun was still kneeling. Without Bluefeather's permission, he would never stand up. He respectfully said, "Your Excellency Duke, Ru Yi and I have been friends since three years ago. I'm not afraid you'll laugh at me. Originally, I liked Miss Chen Chen. Although I knew I wasn't worthy, my subconscious had always wanted a chance. So I've always tried my best. "
Bluefeather nodded. "We all know how much you care for Chen Chen. There's no such thing as whether you're worthy or not. If Chen Chen really likes you, I won't stop her. However, you know Chen Chen's situation. Even Ruyan and I are worried about her life. It's hard to say what will happen in the future." Speaking until here, the Duke's face had a hint of sadness. Yu Ruyan helplessly shook her head. Whenever she thought of her daughter, she felt a little regretful. If it weren't for those people chasing after her, she wouldn't have given her daughter to that person as a disciple. Bluefeather continued. "But you should have felt it. Chen Chen has always treated you as an older brother. Although she's usually cold, she's the closest to you in the family."
Lan Xun said, "Your Excellency Duke, later on, I understood this problem. That day, Miss Chen Chen told me the same thing. She said she's always treated me as an older brother. She also said she can't easily marry a man because of special reasons. Although her voice was cold, I could feel the sincerity in her heart. At that time, I felt like I was freed from the shackles of love. It was also from that moment on that I truly gave up on pursuing Miss Chen Chen. Miss Chen Chen was gone. The hope in my heart for so many years disappeared in a single day. Although I felt relieved, I was still filled with disappointment. It was at that time that Ru Yi walked into my world. She cared for me, accompanied me, and sat silently with me for an entire night. That night, we sat in Silence. Although she didn't say anything, I could feel the emotions in her heart. Only then did I realize that the most suitable person for me was by my side. My heart was moved. My feelings for Miss Chen Chen turned into that of a sibling. I faced my feelings for Ru Yi and began to pursue her. Your Excellency Duke, Ru Yi can't marry anyone else. That's because we've already done the deed as husband and wife. "
Nian Bing had already walked to the kitchen table and was preparing to move. When she heard Lan Xun's explanation, she couldn't help but stop. She wanted to hear his explanation. As a bystander, he could see that Duke Blue Feather and Yu Ruyan already knew something. Ru Meng's expression was strange. It was very likely that she told them about what happened that day. As for their anger, it was clear that it was directed at Lan Xun. It seems that they already knew about Ru Yi and Lan Xun from Ru Meng. Lan Xun's luck was pretty good. Just as Duke Blue Feather was about to denounce him, he proposed marriage. Perhaps things will take a turn for the better. Right now, the key is still Ru Yi. But looking at her frozen expression, it won't be easy to change her mind. Lan Xun, let's see what you can do.
When Lan Xun said that he and Ru Yi had already done the deed as husband and wife, even though Duke Blue Feather and Yu Ruyan already knew, they couldn't help but turn pale. Lan Xun stole a glance at Ru Yi. He saw that her expression didn't change because of what he said. She continued to coldly watch everything as if she didn't hear him at all. Lan Xun sighed inwardly. He then repeated what he said to Nian Bing. He added even more details. As he narrated, his emotions were gradually influenced by his words. When he talked about the misunderstanding between him and Ru Yi, Ru Yi's expression finally changed. The ice on her face turned into a volcanic eruption. She suddenly became incomparably agitated. "Nonsense! Back then, you clearly said that you've always treated me as a replacement. Now, you're saying that you're just saying that out of anger. You're clearly trying to use flowery words to deceive the Duke and Madam. Scram! I don't want to see you and I definitely won't marry you."
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