As the end of the year approached, the imperial court would be busier. At this busy time, King Jing, Gu Moxi, once again claimed that he was ill and did not attend court. After Gu Moyan and Gu Moran went to visit him, they found out that he was not in the mood to attend court because of the black cat's departure. He was not even in the mood to deal with the affairs of the palace. His eyes were empty and heartbreaking. The two brothers blamed and rejoiced at the black cat's departure. They thought that as long as time passed, Gu Moxi would recover. Little did they know that there were some things that time could not heal.
In the Yiran Residence, Gu Moxi sat on the bed with her arms crossed. She was in a daze, holding the cloak that Lan Xi had put on before she left. It was as if she could still smell her scent on it. She ignored the words of the two brothers. Her face was sometimes smiling and sometimes sad. She was in a daze, thinking about something. The two brothers who saw her like this were very anxious and worried.
Gu Moyan tried to persuade the cat but it didn't work at all. At this moment, Gu Moyan really wanted to kill the black cat. If it wasn't for its second brother, it wouldn't be like this. It had been raised for three months and left just like that. It was indeed a beast. Gu Moran's expression wasn't any better. His usually fox-like handsome face was solemn and gloomy, and the killing intent in his red phoenix eyes gradually leaked out.
Gu Moyan had always been a straightforward person. He couldn't help but explode when he was angry and anxious. He strode out with large strides, rushing out as he walked." I'll go kill that black cat!"”
Gu Mo Xi, who had lost her soul on the bed, suddenly froze. Her shadow flashed in front of her third brother and said coldly," You're not allowed to hurt Xi 'er. Otherwise, don't call me Second Brother."”
This time, Gu Moran couldn't hold it in anymore. He strode forward and shouted in a deep voice," Third Brother, go. If you dare to stop me, don't acknowledge me as your big brother."”Her phoenix eyes locked onto Gu Mo Xi.
These three brothers who had a deep relationship with each other were actually quarreling over the black cat. Hearing this, the secret guards and Housekeeper Zhu outside broke out in cold sweat. They wondered what ability the black cat had to charm the prince so much that it did not even care about their brotherhood. But the three masters, please stop quarreling. It was not worth it for a beast.
As the ruler of a country, Gu Moran naturally exuded the aura of a king when he said this. If it were anyone else, they would have been so frightened that their legs would have gone weak and they would have knelt down to beg for mercy. However, Gu Moxi was not someone else. He stood there and did not move away. He was determined to stop Gu Moyan. No matter how well Gu Moran cultivated himself, he was still very angry.
The atmosphere between the three brothers suddenly became heavy, so tense that it was suffocating. In the end, Gu Moyan gave up on his own accord, claiming that he had only said those words in a moment of anger. The other two snorted coldly and stopped confronting each other. Although the atmosphere was not lively, it was not as serious as before.
In fact, Gu Moxi knew that they were worried, but the black cat's departure was too big a blow, especially after seeing her in human form. It was difficult for such a beautiful and elegant woman not to admire her. He was a little angry. He had spoiled her for the past three months, but she still left. Even if she told him where to stay, so what? He just couldn't get over it. Fortunately, after the trouble caused by his third brother, he felt relieved. Who asked him to be moved first, so he had to live in the west of the city.
Thinking of this, Gu Mo Xi regained her usual spirit and said to her two brothers with a smile," Eldest Brother, Third Brother, don't worry, I'm fine."”
"I knew Second Brother would be fine. Seriously, you made me worry. Second Brother remembers that he owes me a meal.”Gu Moyan, who was straightforward, immediately believed his words and gave his punishment with a smile. Gu Moxi did not hesitate to agree. It was just a meal.
Gu Moran wasn't so assured, but on the surface, she still said," En, Eldest Brother believes that you know what's going on. It's getting late. I'll go back to the palace first. Third Brother, don't go back too late."”With that, he walked towards the door under the gazes of the two. Gu Moyan only left after having dinner.
Lan Mansion in the west of the city was a manor that had been abandoned for a long time. The courtyard had a beautiful and elegant Jiangnan style, but after a long time of neglect, it had become overgrown with weeds. Cold snakes slid across the grass, and a thick layer of dust accumulated in the house. Spider webs almost covered the entire manor. The pond under the stone arch bridge had become smelly and rancid, and the smell of summer was unbearable. In the garden, the flowers and plants had lost their fresh green, and several layers of red paint had fallen off the buildings. There were a few holes in the roof, broken furniture scattered in every room, and yellow blood stains on the floor. After a long time, the people thought it was a haunted house and no one dared to approach it.
Now, this place had become a real haunted house, even though it had been restored to its original appearance. The weeds that were half the height of a person had disappeared, and the creepy snakes had been thrown into the mountains. The house had been cleaned up, and there was no trace of spider webs. The water in the pond had been changed, and the mud at the bottom of the pond had been cleaned up. Lotus seeds were sprinkled, and they would germinate in the next year. Goldfish of all colors played in the water.
There were only small saplings and some transplanted flowers and trees in the garden. Most of them were plum blossoms, and there were also peach blossoms, pear blossoms, and osmanthus flowers. The building had hired workers to renovate and paint the house. The rooms had been renovated, and the new furniture had been placed in place. The bloodstains on the floor had also been cleaned. The entire manor looked beautiful and pleasant. It was believed that living here would be very comfortable.
This was, of course, the credit of the two female spirits that Lan Xi brought back from the Prison Realm. In the past three months, they had been ordered to restore this place. Such a huge project would have been difficult for two human women, but it was easy for the two female ghosts who had hundreds of years of ghost power. They did not even have to do it themselves. They only needed to control the tools. However, in order to repay Lan Xi, they did not do so. They spent money to hire workers for everything, while they supervised or discussed on the side. As for the source of the silver, it was very formal. It was sent by the three male ghosts after hearing about it.
It was a little funny. The abandoned manor was not haunted, but now it had become beautiful and had really become a haunted house. He wondered how the humans outside would react when they found out. Would they hire Taoist priests or monks to catch ghosts? Lan Xi thought as she sat on the soft couch covered in fox fur.
Right now, she was listening to the reports of the two female ghosts about the past three months. The woman on the left was wearing a fiery red brocade dress with golden flowers embroidered on the hem. Coupled with her gorgeous appearance, she looked a little more enchanting. It was said that she loved to wear red when she was alive, so she went to the cloth shop to customize it and burn it. Needless to say, compared to the pink blue dress last time, red was indeed more suitable. Her name was Mei Sheng, and no one could match her charm.
The woman on the right was wearing a pink gauze dress. The hem of the dress was embroidered with a slightly redder butterfly. Coupled with her cute appearance, she was even more adorable. Especially since she had baby fat, people who saw her could not help but pinch her. Her name was Yuanyuan, and her clothes were also custom-made together with Mei Sheng when they went out on the street last time. The two of them had ordered five sets of clothes of the same color and different colors, which made the shop happy for several days. Of course, they also paid a lot of money.
In addition, they had also customized ten sets of simple and elegant clothes for Lan Xi. Lan Xi had seen them before. They were ten beautiful ancient costumes. She understood what the two of them meant. After all, this was ancient times. Her backless dress was too shocking. But so what? Ancient costumes were really inconvenient. Besides, who knew if the clothes in the demon world of this time and space were ancient costumes.
Lan Xi's room was facing the pond. It was decorated by Mei Sheng and Yuanyuan in a fresh and elegant manner. The curtains were made of pink and blue floral cloth, and the screen was made of fragrant wood. The pattern was a lotus flower, and a few goldfish were swimming under the lotus leaves. There was a poem in the blank space. There are many lotus flowers on the shallow island, and the leaves of water chestnut in the deep pond are sparse. I'm so proud of myself that I'm ashamed to invite the beautiful girl on the Qi River. The wide river has no path, and the great lake is cut off from the corner. In the waves the children talk in the sea, down to the mermaid's house. In spring, wild geese hide their boats, and new lotuses fill the lake again. When the sun is down, I don't think of wise men and foolish men.
There was a bead curtain hanging between the screen and the curtain. The pearls used to connect them were round and smooth. They were of the same size and glittered under the reflection of the light. It was obvious that they were of equal value. Behind the screen was a bed that could accommodate three people. It was made of fragrant wood like the screen. The bedspread made of white gauze was gently brushed by the breeze, leaving layers of ripples. The bed was covered with a mattress made of natural silk and three quilts. It was also covered with soft pillows. The wooden board at the head of the bed was also carved with lotus flowers. In front of the bed is a fragrant wooden footstep.
Under the window frame, there was a mahogany dressing table and a brass mirror. On the table was an elegant jewelry box and high-quality rouge powder. A jade comb lay quietly beside it. Not far from the dressing table was a wardrobe filled with all kinds of clothes, all bought by Mei Sheng. It had to be said that she had a unique eye for clothes.
Outside the curtain, the decorations were also very comfortable. Four paintings of plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum were hung on the wall. Beside the window was a chaise longue covered with white fox fur. Beside it was a metal incense burner and a plate of delicious pastries. The bookshelf was behind the chaise longue, and there were all kinds of books on it. On the wall facing the door, there was a long table and two vases. In the vases, there were freshly picked plum blossoms.
In the middle was a round table and four round stools. Even Lan Xi did not know the materials used. They were probably unique to this time and space, but it was undeniable that they were very beautiful. On the table was a set of high-quality porcelain tea set. The surface of the snow-white teapot was engraved with a few willow leaves. It looked elegant, and the four teacups were placed on the tea tray without any patterns.
At this moment, Lan Xi was sleeping on the chaise lounge. When she knocked on the door, she opened her beautiful cat eyes. Her fair little hand lifted the door and the door opened automatically. The three male ghosts who walked into the room were out on a mission. After listening to Mei Sheng and Yuanyuan's report, she asked them to find them. She calculated the time and should be here at this time.
The three male ghosts were the cold-faced Soul Eater, the foxy Shangguan Yibing, and the devilish Tao Yao. They were in charge of the forces that Lan Xi needed, while Mei Sheng and Yuan Yuan were serving her and delivering messages. At this moment, when the three male ghosts saw Lan Xi again, they lowered their heads to cover the redness on their faces. The corner of her mouth twitched and she was a little puzzled. However, she did not say anything. She only asked them to come back when they were not busy and to spend the new year together. This made them smile happily like the other two female ghosts.
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