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Do you know Lan Canyin?

The shout was so loud that everyone in the garden looked at the pavilion, and a moment later, bursts of laughter erupted.

Yuwen Luo covered his face and groaned, filled with regret. How could he have recognized such a foolish younger brother?

The people in the pavilion were stunned for a moment, then they all chuckled softly. Only Ning Lang stood there dumbfounded, not knowing what they were laughing at.

"Don't you know the name of the Seventh Young Master of the Lan family?" Out of consideration for their sworn brotherhood, Yuwen Luo had no choice but to speak up for him.

"Isn't it just Lan Qi?" Ning Lang replied. Isn't that what everyone calls him?

"Heavens..." Yuwen Luo groaned again, then shouted at Ning Lang, "Seven is his ranking in the Lan family, and his name is Lan Canyin!"

"Huh?" Ning Lang was stunned, then exclaimed, "How is that possible!"

"Why is it impossible?" Yuwen Luo opened his mouth, revealing sharp canine teeth, and glared at Ning Lang, looking as if he wanted to pounce on him and take a bite. "Lan Canyin, the seventh young master of the Lan family, who in the martial arts world doesn't know him!"

"How is that possible?" Ning Lang still didn't believe it. He turned to look at Lan Qi, who was waving his jade fan with an air of nonchalance. "You...you are Lan Canyin?"

"Lan Qi is indeed named Lan Canyin. Is there anything wrong with that?" Lan Qi looked at Ning Lang with a puzzled expression, but there was an unfathomable eeriness hidden deep in her blue eyes.

"You're Lan Canyin? You're Lan Canyin!" As if struck by lightning, Ning Lang pointed at him, his slightly dark face turning pale, filled with terror and disbelief. "This... how is this possible... you... I..."

"What's wrong?" Yuwen Luo quickly helped Ning Lang up when he saw the deeply shocked look on his face.

"You... how come you're a man?" Ning Lang's shock turned into a wail. "How could you be a man?!"

A strange light flashed in Lan Qi's green eyes. Then she stood up and walked towards Ning Lang, who involuntarily took a step back.

Lan Qi spread his hands, seemingly helpless: "I am indeed a man. Are you very dissatisfied?"

Ning Lang looked at the person before him—a man in purple robes with emerald eyes, possessing unparalleled beauty—but…but he was a man! A jumble of emotions welled up within him, and he murmured softly, “I…I am Ning Lang from Lanzhou.” Now you should understand, right?

"Ning Lang... Ning Lang from Lanzhou..." Lan Qi pronounced the name twice in a soft voice. Ning Lang felt a strange sensation in his heart, but when he thought of what was in front of him... it immediately turned into a bitter feeling.

"Oh..." Lan Qi suddenly realized, "I remember now!" As he spoke, he looked at Ning Lang with bright blue eyes. Ning Lang felt a chill run down his spine. Seeing that Lan Qi took a few more steps closer, he involuntarily took a few steps back and retreated from the pavilion, standing at the bottom of the steps.

Several steps away, Lan Qi's emerald eyes sparkled, and with a captivating smile, she looked down at Ning Lang below with delight.

"So you're me..."

He paused slightly, and everyone in the garden strained to hear him. Ning Lang felt a pang of panic and instinctively wanted to stop him, but his throat seemed to be blocked, and he couldn't utter a word.

"...Unmarried person!"

As soon as that clear and bright voice fell, the sound of tables and chairs falling to the ground echoed throughout the garden.

“Wh...what…” Yuwen Luo’s eyes widened and he stammered.

Qiu Changtian and Nan Wofeng stared blankly, losing some of their teacher-like demeanor. The eldest son of the Hua family's friendly smile froze on his face, and Mei Hongming also suddenly raised his head, breaking his deep thought.

Only Ming Er's brows twitched, and a hint of sympathy flickered in his empty eyes as he looked at Ning Lang.

Did I hear that right?

This question is the common question in the minds of all the heroes in the garden at this moment.

I've heard of fiancés and fiancés, but I've never heard of unmarried people, especially between two men... No, no, I must have misheard! I must have misheard!

Just as everyone was beginning to dismiss their own thoughts, they suddenly heard another sentence.

"Ning Lang, did you come to see me about our marriage?"

"Thump!" Someone fell down.

"You...I...we're both men, so this engagement can't be considered a marriage..." Ning Lang stammered, but Lan Qi interrupted him before he could finish.

"Are you going to break off our engagement?" Lan Qi's face was full of disbelief and hurt. "Are you going to abandon me? Are you going to be a person who breaks promises? Or do you already have someone else in your heart? Although I am not talented, I have remained chaste for so many years and waited for you. How can you treat me like this? Where is your conscience?"

To remain chaste as jade?

Some people in the garden recalled those romantic tales that were widely circulated in the martial arts world.

Some people sighed inwardly: "Bi Yao, Bi Yao, that name is indeed fitting, she really is a demon! Otherwise, what upright gentleman would ask such... such questions!"

"I...I'm not..." Ning Lang was dumbfounded by his series of questions.

"I knew you weren't like that." Lan Qi nodded in satisfaction, her emerald eyes narrowing slightly, a gentle ripple appearing. "Tell me, when would be a good time for us to get married?"

"Get married?" Ning Lang choked on his words.

“Yes.” Lan Qi blinked her blue eyes. “We are both of marriageable age. Now that we have finally met, of course we should get married as soon as possible.”

Ning Lang felt extremely uncomfortable, his breath caught in his throat. He opened his mouth and exhaled, shouting out what was on his mind: "How can men marry each other!"

"Why not?" Lan Qi raised an eyebrow. "Which law of the dynasty says that men cannot marry men?"

There is no explicit rule about this, but...

"Such a thing has never happened before!" Ning Lang's face flushed red.

"Then let's be the first people since the beginning of time," Lan Qi said with a smile, unconcerned.

“You…you…” Ning Lang was speechless, staring at Lan Qi, his mind a complete mess.

"Ning Lang, why don't we get married today? We have so many friends in the martial arts world here, it saves us the trouble of sending out invitations one by one," Lan Qi suggested again.

"Today is...the wedding?" Ning Lang's mind was not just in a mess, it was about to spin.

"Yes, what do you think? We Jianghu people don't need to be particular about formalities. Master Qiu and Headmaster Nan are family friends with both of our families. As elders, they can officiate our wedding. Let's hold the ceremony here at Changtian Manor."

As Lan Qi spoke, she walked down the steps and reached out to pull Ning Lang. Ning Lang jumped back as if he had been burned, and whether he jumped too hard or lost his footing, he fell to the ground with a "bang!"

The crowd, who were initially at a loss for words, burst into laughter upon seeing this.

Ning Lang looked at Lan Qi approaching step by step, then at the laughing crowd in the garden. He felt both flustered and ashamed. His eyes welled up with tears, and he shouted loudly without thinking, "Big Brother!"

"Ah?" Yuwen Luo, who had been stunned by the sudden shout, was brought back to his senses by the panicked cry. He hurriedly went over to help him up. "Get up quickly, this...this marriage...this...um..." He stammered for a long time without getting anything out. He turned to look at Lan Qi, then at the heroes laughing and playing in the garden. He was at a loss and didn't know how to handle the situation. He could only turn to Qiu Changtian and Nan Wofeng for help. As elders and family friends, they should at least say something, right?

Qiu Changtian and Nan Wofeng exchanged bewildered glances. They were unaware of the marriage agreement between the Lan and Ning families, but judging from Ning Lang's reaction, it seemed to be true. However... how could two men be betrothed? Or was it an arranged marriage from birth, resulting in only boys being born? But in terms of age, Lan Qi seemed to be two or three years older than Ning Lang, so an arranged marriage from birth seemed unlikely. While the two were still pondering, Lan Qi spoke up again.

"I long for you day and night, yet you fear me like a tiger... Alas..." A long, mournful sigh filled the garden with gloom.

"No...I...I..." Ning Lang panicked when he saw Lan Qi's heartbroken appearance.

"Sigh..." Lan Qi sighed again, her emerald eyes dimmed, she glanced at Ning Lang, turned and walked back, her long hair tied with a white ribbon cascading down from her head, covering her entire back, the ink-like color making her back look particularly lonely and desolate.

Ning Lang felt a surge of heat in his chest and blurted out, "I didn't! Don't be sad!"

Lan Qi stopped, her back seemingly trembling slightly.

Ning Lang shifted his feet and walked closer to him. "Don't be sad. This engagement... um... we... this..." He stammered, but seeing Lan Qi's back trembling violently, he realized that Lan Qi was heartbroken. He panicked and immediately said, "We won't break off the engagement!"

Before he could even react, he saw Lan Qi's back tremble with excitement, followed by a burst of laughter that filled the garden.

Yuwen Luo turned his back and covered his face, wanting to pretend that he was a complete stranger.

When Lan Qi's laughter rang out, everyone in the garden realized what was happening and burst into laughter. Some slapped the table, some put their arms around Ning Lang's shoulders, some pointed at Ning Lang, some rubbed their stomachs, and some wiped their eyes...

Is it a joke? It really is a joke! Young Master Lan is still as unrestrained and carefree as ever!

Everyone thought it was just a joke.

"You...you..." The only one who wasn't laughing was Ning Lang, his face a mix of red, green, and black. Looking at Lan Qi laughing loudly in front of him, and then at the martial arts heroes in the garden laughing so hard they were doubled over, he felt like this was a dream, a nightmare!

His "dream" led these heroes of the martial world to leave Changtian Manor and spread far and wide, causing quite a stir in the martial arts world for a long time. Chapter 13, Part 5: Autumn Waters Rippling, Sky Colorless (Part 1)

Updated: [2008-11-28 14:06:48.0]

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As the sun set, the bustling Changtian Manor finally returned to tranquility. All the heroes had departed, but Ming Huayan, Lan Canyin, Ning Lang, and Yuwen Luo were warmly invited to stay by Qiu Changtian.

As the bright moon rose, the flowers were half-open, and one by one, glass palace lanterns were hung up. In Qingbo Pavilion, Qiu Changtian set up a banquet and sent people to invite Ming, Lan, Ning and Yuwen from various courtyards. He also invited Nan Wofeng, Mei Hongming and Hua Qinghe, who were already guests at the villa, to accompany them. The table was full.

The host toasts the guests, the guests toast the host, and the younger generation toasts the elders... After several rounds of polite exchanges, the atmosphere at the table is filled with joy and harmony. People call each other "nephew" naturally and affectionately, and call each other "brother" and "sibling" sincerely and warmly. An outsider might think it was a family reunion.

“Brother Qinghe, before Huayan left, my parents repeatedly instructed me to personally visit the Hua family to thank you for your righteous act in the city last time. My sixth sister was saved by your help and is now safe. The entire Ming family is deeply grateful.” Ming Er personally poured a full glass of wine for Hua Qinghe and then raised his glass in a toast. “Since we have met at Changtian Manor, I will take this opportunity to offer a toast to Brother Qinghe and express my gratitude.”

"I wouldn't dare," Hua Qinghe quickly raised his glass.

The two drank it all in one gulp and put their cups down.

"Has Miss Ming's injury fully healed?" Hua Qinghe asked casually.

"Thank you for your concern, Brother Qinghe. Sixth Sister's injuries have healed." Ming Er smiled elegantly, looking at Hua Qinghe with a meaningful expression. "Sixth Sister has always kept in mind Brother Qinghe's life-saving grace, but she feels very guilty for not being able to repay it, which has caused her to become thin from worry. If Brother Qinghe has time, please visit the Ming family so that my parents and Sixth Sister can properly repay the kindness and fulfill their wishes."

"The matter of the city is something we should do. Uncle, Aunt, and Sixth Miss, there's no need to worry. Qinghe will definitely visit when she has time." Hua Qinghe's face was also very modest.

"With Brother Qinghe's words, Ming Er is relieved." Ming Er nodded, then turned his gaze to Mei Hongming, who was deep in thought with his head down. "Brother Hongming, you have been silent all this time. Are you worried about the 'Lan Yin Bi Yue' matter?"

Mei Hongming raised his head, stared at Ming Er for a moment with his delicate eyes, and then turned to Lan Qi sitting opposite him, and said: "I am thinking, with your and Seventh Young Master's skills, which of our Peach Blossom Sect's hidden weapons can succeed in one strike?"

"Hongming!" Nan Wofeng's face darkened as he scolded his disciple.

Ming Er showed no displeasure whatsoever, and smiled gently, "Senior Nan, Brother Hongming's dedication to martial arts is beyond my reach. The future glory of Taoluo Sect is just around the corner."

“How can a worthless disciple compare to the Second Young Master?” Nan Wofeng maintained a stern expression, but inwardly he was delighted.

"Not at all, this junior is dull and needs more guidance from the senior." Ming Er cupped his hands in greeting.

"Speaking of martial arts instruction, I dare not presume to presume, but there is one thing I am very concerned about for you, young master." Nan Wofeng stroked his long beard and smiled knowingly.

"What is it you mean, senior?" Ming Er asked humbly.

"Second Young Master, you are a dragon among men. I wonder if you already have a mate?" Nan Wofeng asked.

Upon hearing this question, the expressions of the people present varied.

Lan Qiyu opened her fan with a "whoosh!" and her green eyes narrowed slightly.

Qiu Changtian looked at Ming Er with a kind smile.

Hua Qinghe paused for a moment, then continued to smile.

Mei Hongming glanced at his master and then continued to lower his head.

Yuwen Luo's eyes lit up.

Ning Lang looked at Lan Qi with a confused expression.

"I am but a mere mortal, how dare I dream of a phoenix in the heavens?" Ming Er replied calmly, tilting his head slightly, his empty eyes gazing at the glass lamp hanging on the wall. "There are countless beautiful women in the world, but I only wish to find one who is willing to walk hand in hand with me. Alas, fate is unkind, and I have not yet met her." As he finished speaking, his tone dimmed slightly, with a hint of regret.

Upon hearing this, Nan Wofeng and Qiu Changtian exchanged a glance, then one stroked his beard and nodded, while the other nodded with a smile.

"With such talent as the Second Young Master, if I had a daughter, I would definitely ask her to be my son-in-law." Nan Wofeng joked, then turned to Qiu Changtian, "Speaking of daughters, Brother Changtian, where is Hengbo? It's rare to have so many young heroes tonight. They are all of similar age and must get along well. We should let her come out and meet them."