Chapter 90

As Li Luo dismounted, his gaze was also fixed on the green-haired girl behind the long table.

The girl was wearing a snug, casual outfit that outlined her well-developed curves. She was kneeling in front of the long table, barefoot.

Her features were finely drawn, very delicate, and her fair skin was as tender as jade. Her smooth green hair fluttered gently in the wind, making her appear to be a beauty with excellent temperament.

Li Luo also knelt down in front of the long table, then smiled at the girl in front of him and said, "Si Qiuying?"

"Li Luo?" The green-haired girl also smiled, her voice as melodious as a lark.

Li Luo nodded and smiled, "Seems I haven’t mistaken you."

"You have perfectly inherited the advantages of the two mansion lords in terms of appearance," Si Qiuying said with a light laugh.

"Are you implying I’m lacking in other aspects?" Li Luo asked.

"I didn’t say that. After all, you are the top scorer in the Tian Shu County Examination," Si Qiuying smiled.

"Are you from the Daxia Academy?" Li Luo asked.

The Daxia Academy, like the Nanfeng Academy, is a mid-level academy. However, the Daxia Academy is much more famous than the Nanfeng Academy because it is located in the capital city.

Si Qiuying nodded slightly and said, "But I didn’t come in first; I was only second in the Daxia Academy."

"Indeed, a top-three mid-level academy," Li Luo praised. Although Si Qiuying hadn’t displayed her own phase power, Li Luo could faintly sense a bit of pressure, indicating that she had likely reached the Phase Master realm.

After this brief conversation, Li Luo could tell that Si Qiuying, though seemingly gentle, had a certain degree of pride in her bones. This was normal, after all, she was the daughter of the Jinque Mansion, which was much stronger than the now-declined Luolan Mansion.

"Miss Si, you must not have come here just to greet me. I don’t think I have that much face," Li Luo suddenly asked.

Si Qiuying didn’t answer directly but instead pointed in the direction of the capital city and said, "Originally, some people from the Daxia Academy were going to cause you trouble today, or rather, make things difficult for you. The one behind them is Du Zebai from the Duzhe Mansion."

Li Luo was taken aback and said, "I don’t seem to have provoked him, have I?"

Si Qiuying smiled faintly and said, "The Duzhe Mansion and the Luolan Mansion have had a grudge for many years. He doesn’t dare to cause trouble for Sister Qing'e, so he naturally targets you."

"Alright, then thank you," Li Luo nodded and bowed to Si Qiuying.

Si Qiuying glanced at Li Luo and said, "Li Luo, do you know the current situation of the Luolan Mansion?"

Li Luo sighed, "Just say what you want to say. Being so evasive is tiring. You’re not that old, yet you speak and act with a pretense of maturity."

Si Qiuying’s delicate brows furrowed, and she said coolly, "I want to ask you, do you really want to save the Luolan Mansion?"

"Of course I do, but with so many wolves circling, it won’t be easy," Li Luo replied seriously.

"I have a way to help you save the Luolan Mansion," Si Qiuying said calmly.

Before Li Luo could ask, she continued, "The Luolan Mansion and the Jinque Mansion can form an alliance through marriage. Together, we can cut off all the covetous eyes."

Li Luo was taken aback, his gaze fixed on Si Qiuying. He hesitated and said, "Sorry, I have a betrothal, so I can’t form an alliance through marriage with you."

This time, it was Si Qiuying’s turn to be taken aback. The next moment, a flush of anger appeared on her porcelain face, and she gritted her teeth, "I didn’t mean you and me!"

"I meant my elder brother and Sister Qing'e!"

Li Luo smiled, "Then there’s no point in that."

Si Qiuying stared at Li Luo and said, "Li Luo, don’t pretend to be naive. You know what I mean. If you want to save the Luolan Mansion, you need to pay a price. If you are willing to dissolve your betrothal with Sister Qing'e and agree to my elder brother’s marriage with her, then the Jinque Mansion and the Luolan Mansion will be one family. We will do everything to protect the Luolan Mansion."

"Is this your idea, or the Jinque Mansion’s idea?" Li Luo asked.

"As long as you agree, it will be the Jinque Mansion’s idea, because the marriage between my elder brother and Sister Qing'e is beneficial for us in every way," Si Qiuying said.

Li Luo smiled and said, "In that case, I disagree."

Si Qiuying’s beautiful eyes stared at Li Luo sharply, "Do you not want the Luolan Mansion?"

"Of course I want the Luolan Mansion, but I also want the person," Li Luo said with a smile.

"You’re too greedy. Greedy people don’t have good outcomes. The Jinque Mansion’s friendship won’t be given to a greedy person," Si Qiuying said expressionlessly.

Li Luo laughed and shook his head, "Miss Si, you’re too naive to believe in such so-called friendship. Between various forces, there is only interest."

"The Jinque Mansion maintains some friendliness with the Luolan Mansion. Do you think it’s because of some so-called friendship? Wrong. The Jinque Mansion is just worried that if the Luolan Mansion falls too quickly, it will strengthen other major mansions. Even though the Luolan Mansion is now in a dire state, it can still share many pressures for the Jinque Mansion."

"So, Miss Si, if you represent the Jinque Mansion, don’t talk to me about friendship."

"The Luolan Mansion seems to be on the verge of collapse but has never fallen. This isn’t because of the Jinque Mansion’s friendship. If you don’t understand the real reason, you can ask your parents at home. I don’t have time to educate you."

Li Luo’s tone was calm, but his words had a sharp edge, making Si Qiuying’s fair face look slightly unpleasant.

"Slap!"

She couldn’t help but slap the table, making a crisp sound, and phase power surged from her body.

However, Li Luo stared at her calmly and said, "Miss Si’s performance gives me a bad first impression of the Jinque Mansion."

"Li Luo, you’re being too much!" Si Qiuying said sternly.

Li Luo remained calm and said, "Before you say such things, you should first examine yourself. Although I come from Nanfeng City, you can’t treat me like a country bumpkin who knows nothing."

"I was just giving you a suggestion," Si Qiuying’s voice grew colder.

Li Luo smiled, stood up, and said, "I never thought the Luolan Mansion would rely on outsiders because I know it’s unreliable. So, whoever wants to deal with the Luolan Mansion will have to ask if I agree."

Si Qiuying said coldly, "Perhaps you should ask Sister Qing'e."

"Oh, right, and also ask if my fiancée agrees," Li Luo smiled.

Si Qiuying was so angry that she almost ground her teeth. She finally took a deep breath to suppress her anger, realizing she had underestimated Li Luo’s thick skin. He didn’t find it shameful to rely on a woman; instead, he was proud of it.

However, Li Luo ignored her and looked in another direction on the hill. He saw a group of people galloping over, and among them, someone held a banner with the emblem of the Luolan Mansion.

And at the front of the group, even from a distance, Li Luo could see the slender and beautiful silhouette.

So, he whistled, turned his head to look at Si Qiuying, and delivered another blow.

"Look, my fiancée is here to pick me up."

(After a long time, I finally see my dear swan again. And the picture of Jiang Qing'e is finally drawn. One word: beautiful. Two words: stunningly beautiful.

At 8 PM tonight, the picture of Jiang Qing'e will be posted on the public WeChat. Everyone can follow it.

If you haven’t added the public WeChat, you can search for the official account 'Tiancan Tudou' on WeChat. The picture will be posted at 8 PM tonight. My dear swan is about to make an appearance!)