Guarding the border: I am sanctified in the flesh

Chapter 89

"Liu Zhi?"

Lu Fan recognized the boy and was a little surprised, "Why are you here?"

Since the other party is so high-profile, naturally he is not afraid of him saying his name.

Besides, this is in the capital, there must be quite a few people who know Liu Zhi.

The little tension formed between Liu Zhi and the Black Tiger Gang disappeared long ago with the destruction of the Black Tiger Gang branch.

"I'm coming to see you."

Liu Zhi smiled and said, "By the way, I invite you to come to my house as a guest."

"Okay."

Lu Fan didn't hesitate, this was something he had promised Liu Zhi long ago.

The other party came to invite him in person, and he had no reason to refuse.

He turned his head and looked at Ye Wuchen, "I won't go shopping with you anymore, you can help me tell Lord Commander that I'm going to visit a friend's house."

"Row."

Ye Wuchen was looking at Liu Zhi, and nodded upon hearing this.

"Let's go."

But Liu Zhi didn't look at anyone, his eyes were always on Lu Fan.

He pointed to the carriage with his finger and said with a smile, "Get in the carriage."

"it is good."

Lu Fan and Liu Zhi got into the carriage together.

Liu Zhi's followers got into several other carriages.

"drive!"

The whip in the driver's hand was lightly swung down, and the golden carriage galloped away.

"It's amazing!"

"Is this the eldest son of the Liu family?"

"Sure enough, it is worthy of being the number one family in the capital!"

"But who is Mr. Liu invited?"

"It must be a big shot!"

"Otherwise, how could Mr. Liu be so polite?"

"Yes."

"There is such a person in the world? He can be invited by Mr. Liu himself?"

The people onlookers exclaimed and commented.

It sounded to Qin Yu and the others, but it was like a thunderbolt, exploding in their ears.

Of course they knew about the Liu family and had heard of Liu Zhi.

Didn't expect that the most famous dandy in the capital actually knew Lu Fan?
How can it be?

How can two people who can't get along with each other get together and have such a good relationship?
More than a good relationship?

Liu Zhi was so kind to Lu Fan that he even came to invite him in person.

Is this really Liu Zhi?
Why is it different from what they heard?
There is such a day for someone who has always had his eyes set high and no one would look down on him?
How did Lu Fan do it?
Seeing that the carriage disappeared, several people looked at each other, and they all saw the surprise and deep puzzlement in each other's eyes.

Even Qin Yu was no exception.

Only Ye Wuchen was still calm. He already knew the relationship between Lu Fan and Liu Zhi, and he was only half-doubtful at first.

But today, what he saw with his own eyes still surprised him a little.

Liu Zhi really treated Lu Fan very well, treating him like his best friend.

Moreover, it is from the heart, without any falsehood.

This Lu Fan doesn't look like a mountain or dew, but he is really popular!

It seemed that his vision was right and his choice was right!
……

……

"drive!"

Several carriages cleared the way ahead, the golden carriage was protected in the middle, and several carriages followed behind.

There are seven or eight carriages in total, forming a small convoy.

The convoy passed through the downtown area and entered the imperial city.

The imperial city is the place where princes and nobles live, and it is difficult for ordinary people to enter even if they want to.

But Liu Zhi's carriage can run rampant in the imperial city, which shows the power of the Liu family.

Inside the imperial city is Miyagi.

However, even the Liu family can only live in the Imperial City, not Miyagi.

Because Miyagi is the place where the royal family lived.

Even if the Liu family is a foreign relative, they cannot live in Miyagi.

This was when Da Zhou was not too strict in guarding against foreign relatives.

"Shut up!"

The carriage stopped in front of a house, and Lu Fan and Liu Zhi got out of the carriage.

"Brother Lu, please."

"it is good."

The two entered Liu's mansion, walked through several courtyards, and came to a separate small courtyard.

"This is my residence, Brother Lu, please come in."

"Ah."

After entering the house, they came to the living room, and the two sat opposite each other.

The maid came and poured tea.

Liu Zhi waved his hand, "Let's all step back."

"Yes."

Everyone retreated.

Only Lu Fan and Liu Zhi were left in the living room.

"Brother Lu, I haven't seen you for a few months. You are very different from before."

Liu Zhi smiled and said: "You have grown taller and stronger, and more importantly, you have become more restrained. People who don't know you can't tell that you are a hidden master."

"What kind of master am I?"

Lu Fan shook his head lightly.

"Don't lie to me."

Liu Zhi smiled, "I've heard about the few important things you've done recently. I also know that your current cultivation level is at least the fourth rank, which is much better than mine."

"Stop praising me, I'm afraid I'll float away."

Lu Fan made a joke.

But there is also some truth.

He has heard too many praises recently, and they are all praises from important people.

This made him vigilant, and told himself in his heart that he must not drift away, let alone get carried away with complacency.

Still have to be the same as before, not to relax, nor to be lazy.

Continue to practice hard!

"Haha."

Liu Zhi laughed loudly, "You can say this, it means that you are very clear-headed and will not be influenced by others at all."

"By the way, how are you?"

Lu Fan asked: "After you came back, your parents didn't say anything about you, did they?"

"No."

Liu Zhi smiled and said: "My parents not only didn't say anything about me, but they treated me better than before. They didn't even force me too much in marriage."

"Oh."

Lu Fan nodded, "It seems that they are worried about driving you into a hurry."

"Yes."

Liu Zhi sighed: "However, it's not a problem to keep procrastinating. If the engagement is not terminated, my heart will not be at peace."

"Then do you have a good idea?"

Lu Fan asked.

"There is a way."

Liu Zhi shook his head lightly, "There is no good candidate."

"Chosen?"

Lu Fan's heart suddenly moved, could it be...

"I don't hide from brother Lu, my parents made a marriage contract for me when I was very young."

Liu Zhi picked up the teacup, took a sip of tea, and said unhurriedly, "Her surname is Wu, her name is Wu Lingzhao, and she is one year younger than me."

"The Wu family is also extremely powerful in the capital, and they are rightly related to our Liu family."

"Moreover, our two families have a very good relationship, and we often walk around."

"Wu Lingzhao and I have known each other since childhood, grew up together, and played together."

Speaking of this, Liu Zhi sighed softly, "We are actually very close and have a good relationship, we can play together."

"Then you still want to run away from marriage?"

Lu Fan was very puzzled, "Aren't you two childhood sweethearts, childhood sweethearts? Where can you find such a marriage? Is she not good-looking?"

"He's good looking."

Liu Zhi put down his teacup and said, "Even in the capital, she is one of the most beauties!"

"Oh?"

Lu Fan was even more surprised, "Then you have no reason to run away from marriage."

"But we are so close that I always regard her as my sister."

Liu Zhi said: "When I think that she will become my wife, I will resist in my heart. Besides, I don't like her. She is not what I imagined my wife would be."

"You, you don't know the blessing while you are in the blessing."

Lu Fan persuaded: "A marriage like this is really hard to come by. The two of you grew up together, and the relationship must be deep, even if it's brother and sister. It doesn't matter. Anyway, we will be family members in the future, so just get along as relatives."

"maybe."

Liu Zhi had his own thoughts, "Anyway, it's impossible for me to marry her. In fact, she may not want to marry me. It's just that I haven't found the one I like, and she is the same. I haven't found anyone I can secretly promise."

"If there is such a person, with her temperament, she might make trouble with her family and ask for the dissolution of the engagement."

"But unfortunately, an idea is an idea after all, and it is difficult to realize."

Speaking of this, Liu Zhi raised his head and glanced at Lu Fan, "After all, she has a very high vision, and the man she can fancy can't be found in the entire capital."

"That's right."

Hearing this, Lu Fan understood a little.

It seems that the woman named Wu Lingzhao dares to love and hate, even a little rebellious.

Did Liu Zhi have a deeper meaning when he came here today?
Could it be that he is the candidate that Liu Zhi said?
It should not be.

With the other party's family background, how could he fall in love with him?
The two were talking, when slight footsteps sounded.

Lu Fan looked back and saw a girl walking into the living room.

She looked sixteen or seventeen years old, dressed in white and dressed in white, with an extremely beautiful face, but with a little coldness.

There is a kind of indifference that rejects people thousands of miles away.

Of course, this is only the surface.

Lu Fan knew in his heart that judging a person based on appearance alone was not objective.

Some people are cold on the outside and hot on the inside.

Seemingly indifferent, in fact he is kind-hearted, even a little sensitive and fragile.

The so-called indifference is just a disguise for oneself, and it is also to protect one's fragile heart.

And some people seem enthusiastic, but they may not be sincere.

Maybe it's just a hypocritical perfunctory.

It is actually very difficult to really understand a person.

Because many people will be confused by the illusion of other people's appearance, thus losing their true judgment.

"Sixth Sister? Why are you back!"

Liu Zhi exclaimed, stood up and greeted him.

The voice was full of surprise.

Lu Fan remembered, Liu Zhi's sixth sister seems to be called Liu Mei?
Also 17 years old this year?

Is it the closed disciple of the head of the Nebula Sect?
A year ago, he had already reached the third rank cultivation base, so it might be the second rank now, right?

"I heard that there is something exciting to see in the capital, so I will go home and live there for a while."

Liu Mei looked at her younger brother with a bit of doting in her eyes.

"Sixth sister, come here."

Liu Zhi grabbed his sister's sleeve, came to Lu Fan, and introduced with a smile: "This is Lu Fan, my best friend, whom I mentioned to you."

Out of politeness, Lu Fan stood up and nodded slightly at Liu Mei.

"Oh."

Liu Mei glanced at Lu Fan, the expression on his face remained unchanged.

However, she also nodded to Lu Fan as a greeting.

"Sister, sit down."

Liu Zhi smiled and said, "Let's talk together."

"I just came to see you. Since you have guests, I won't sit down."

Liu Mei was about to turn around while talking, "Anyway, I will stay at home for a long time, we have plenty of time to talk."

"No, sister."

Only then did Liu Zhi come to his senses, "Since when did you also like to watch the excitement? I'm afraid you came back to find someone to compete in martial arts?"

"Yes."

Liu Mei said: "I heard that the Dragon Shadow Guards will have a big contest, and when they decide who is the strongest, I will challenge that person to see who is stronger?"

"You must be stronger."

Liu Zhi smiled and said, "Is this still a comparison?"

"Humph!"

Liu Mei suddenly snorted coldly, as if angry in her heart, "Who told Dragon Shadow Guard to only accept men? I just want the world to see that I am no worse than those stinky men."

"sister."

Liu Zhi scratched his head, "You scolded me too."

"Pfft!"

Liu Mei couldn't hold back her laughter, and gave her younger brother a white look, "You are not a bad man."

"What about him?"

Liu Zhi pointed to Lu Fan, "He is the Dragon Shadow Guard, and he is very likely to take the top spot."

"is it?"

Liu Mei sized Lu Fan a few times, "Then let's wait until he gets the first name."

After speaking, she turned and left.

"Brother Lu, don't be surprised."

Liu Zhi slightly apologized, and looked at Lu Fan, "My sister has such a temper. Before she got her approval, she was always cold and hard to get close to."

"Actually, so do I."

Liu Zhi laughed at himself, "However, I don't have the strength of my sister."

"What is your sister's strength?"

Lu Fan was a little curious.

"Second product."

Liu Zhi didn't hide anything, and said: "My sister has always been proud, there are few people in this world who she can look up to, but don't worry, Brother Lu, as long as my sister knows you better, she will definitely treat you differently."

"That's not necessary."

Lu Fan knew very well in his heart that it was normal for a child from a family like Liu Zhi to be somewhat arrogant.

It's not normal to have no arrogance.

Even Ye Wuchen seemed approachable.

But that's just the surface.

In fact, the heart is also very proud.

Including Ye Qingyun, she looks like a very shy little girl, but she must be very proud inside.

However, what does Liu Zhi mean?
He talked about Wu Lingzhao for a while, and said that Liu Mei would treat him differently.

Is this treating him as a master key?
Check it out with the lock?

"Why not?"

Liu Zhi said: "My sister is very good. After a long time, you will know that she is cold-hearted and warm-hearted. She is very simple and easy to get along with. Moreover, she is still a martial arts idiot. She only knows how to practice martial arts and does not know how to behave in the world, so you must not be offended."

"Your sister didn't do anything to me."

Lu Fan was amused, "How could I blame her?"

"It's still your generosity."

Liu Zhi gave a compliment, and said, "Anyone else would be angry if my sister neglected her."

"I don't know your sister well. Her attitude towards me is normal."

Lu Fan said: "Actually, I am the same too. I don't bother to perfunctory people who don't approve."

"I knew that you and my sister are the same kind of people."

Liu Zhi smiled and said: "I also heard that you are also a martial arts idiot, you know how to practice every day, in fact, you and my sister have some things in common."

"Ok?"

The more Lu Fan listened, the more something went wrong.

Liu Zhi intentionally or unintentionally, seemed to want to shorten the distance between him and Liu Mei.

What exactly to do?
Is it really as he thought?

impossible?

Then what happened to Wu Lingzhao?

Kill two birds with one stone?
wrong!

Liu Zhi must have other deep meanings.

what is it?

Lu Fan couldn't figure it out, and it wasn't easy to ask directly.

At this time, footsteps sounded again.

Compared with Liu Mei's footsteps just now, it was a little heavier and more hurried.

"Liu Zhi!"

A young girl broke into the living room, stood at the door, and waved to Liu Zhi, "Come with me."

She was wearing a yellow dress, her long hair was loosely loose behind her, she was tall and well-proportioned.

She looks only fifteen or sixteen years old, but she is very beautiful.

A face is extremely pure, yet charming.

Especially those eyes seem to be able to take people's soul.

Breathtakingly beautiful.

"Ling Zhao, why are you here?"

Liu Zhi got up and greeted him.

"Come on, let's talk over there."

The girl was Wu Lingzhao, she pulled up Liu Zhi's sleeve, and was about to take him away.

"You wait first."

Liu Zhi stopped her, "My best friend Lu Fan is here, let me introduce you."

"I don't see outsiders."

Wu Lingzhao frowned.

"Lu Fan is not an outsider."

Liu Zhi said: "I remember I mentioned him to you, he is very powerful."

"Not interested in."

Wu Lingzhao turned around and walked out, after a few steps, she turned her head and gave Liu Zhi a look, "Are you coming or not?"

"Don't go."

Liu Zhi didn't hesitate, "I want to accompany Lu Fan, I don't have time to go out with you."

"you……"

Wu Lingzhao stomped his feet, turned his body back, faced Liu Zhi, and said angrily, "Is he that important to you?"

"Yes."

Liu Zhi reminded: "Didn't I tell you that he is my best friend?"

"Okay, you can accompany him."

Wu Lingzhao turned around and left.

Liu Zhi shook his head, went back and sat down next to Lu Fan, "Brother Lu, have you seen it? With this temper, do I dare to marry?"

"Just catch up and coax a few words."

Lu Fan persuaded: "Don't affect your relationship because of me."

"How can I coax her?"

Liu Zhi suddenly smiled, "It's better this way, it won't save her from pestering me all day."

"Ok."

Since the other party didn't care, Lu Fan couldn't say much.

"Brother Lu, let's have a good drink tonight."

Liu Zhi said: "Don't leave tonight, I will take you back to the post house tomorrow morning."

"Row."

Lu Fan agreed.

……

……

The next morning, I had breakfast.

Lu Fan took the carriage, accompanied by Liu Zhi, and returned to the post house.

The two got out of the carriage, and Lu Fan waved goodbye to Liu Zhi.

"Go back."

"it is good."

Liu Zhi smiled and said, "When Brother Lu enters the finals, I will personally come to the scene to cheer for you."

"Row."

Lu Fan nodded, "That's a deal."

"Ah."

Only then did Liu Zhi turn around and return to the carriage.

"drive!"

The boy drove away in a carriage.

"Lu Fan!"

Cao Ning and Meng Ran walked over.

Qin Yu, Song Yu and others also came out.

And Ye Wuchen also wandered out of the post house.

"Are you going out again?"

"Yes."

Cao Ning said with a smile: "The capital is so big, how could we finish shopping in one afternoon yesterday. It just so happens that we have nothing to do these few days. The commander let us move freely."

"Okay, let's go."

Several people were talking, when a gong suddenly sounded in the distance.

"Dangdangdang!"

A troop of soldiers beat their gongs and opened the way ahead.

Behind them is a maroon horse, and a scholar is sitting immediately.

The scholar looked less than 20 years old, with a handsome face and high spirits.

He was wearing a red No. [-] Scholar robe and a No. [-] Scholar hat, and looked around with a somewhat smug expression on his face.

"it is good!"

Followed by, there are many ordinary people, watching the excitement, while applauding.

The champion patrols the streets!

It is now March, and the palace examination has just ended.

The champion hand-picked by the emperor.

Although it is said that the strong in the world are respected, the number one scholar is the number one scholar after all. If he can be appreciated by the emperor, his future future will be guaranteed.

Hearing the sound of the gong, Lu Fan turned around and looked at the number one scholar in the red robe. He suddenly felt familiar.

Xu Zhao?

He quickly recognized each other.

This guy can!

He even won the first prize!
Lu Fan was a little surprised, but also happy at the same time.

Xu Zhao finally changed his destiny through his own efforts.

Really gratifying.

"Dangdangdang!"

The gong was getting closer and louder.

The street patrolling team seemed to be approaching the post house.

Xu Zhao was riding on the horse, looking left and right, looking quite complacent.

Especially feeling the envious eyes cast by the people along the street, he was even more happy.

Several girls among them were even waving at him, as if they wanted to get his attention.

In the past, how could there be such treatment?
When people saw him, they were afraid to avoid him.

But now, too many people want to make friends with him, so they don't hesitate to give him generous gifts for this.

Miss Liu Dai, you wait for me. After I am appointed as an official, I will go back and marry you.

I want to redeem you, and I will never leave you from now on.

And Lu Fan, after returning, he must thank this person, and even find a way to repay him.

Just as Xu Zhao was thinking, he happened to come to the gate of the post house.

He glanced at the posthouse and the people in front of the posthouse.

Ok?
these people?
Unlike ordinary people?
Both appearance and temperament are far beyond ordinary people.

A few of them are even more outstanding, they are simply dragons and phoenixes among men, even he can't compare.

wrong.

Why is that person so familiar?

Xu Zhao saw a familiar face and couldn't look away.

"Lu Fan?"

He exclaimed, got off his horse, ran to Lu Fan quickly, and looked at him carefully.

"Is it really you? Why have you come to the capital?"

"I'm here to play."

Lu Fan smiled, "It's you, that's not bad, you actually won the first prize."

"Is it inconvenient to disclose?"

Xu Zhao knew that it was impossible for Lu Fan to come here for fun, and he was probably on military affairs, so he smiled and said, "Understood, I understand."

"Go and patrol the streets."

Lu Fan urged: "Don't delay the business because of me."

It's not a secret that he came to participate in the martial arts competition, Xu Zhao only needs to inquire a little bit, and he will know.

So, he didn't need to speak out in public.

"By the way, I almost forgot the business."

Xu Zhao slapped his head, straightened his clothes suddenly, and his expression became serious.

"Lu Fan, you woke me up and gave me the opportunity to go to Beijing for the exam."

"It is also because of you that I was able to be the number one scholar in high school, honoring my ancestors."

"Everything I have now is thanks to you."

"Please accept me!"

As he spoke, Xu Zhao was about to fall to his knees.

Lu Fan hurriedly stopped him, "Don't do this, you are the number one scholar, today is your big day, how can you kneel down to anyone casually? I've got my heart, you go to patrol the streets."

"That's fine."

Xu Zhao thought for a while and said, "Then accept a gift from me!"

After finishing speaking, he bowed deeply to Lu Fan and cupped his hands, "Thank you, Mr. Lu, for your enlightenment! I, Xu Zhaohui, will always remember it in my heart, and I will be grateful to you for the rest of my life. If you need anything in the future, please just ask me, even if I go through fire and water, I will not hesitate."

"Get up quickly."

Lu Fan helped Xu Zhao up, "I was just talking casually at the time, the most important thing is to rely on your own efforts, and you should be most grateful to yourself."

"wrong."

Xu Zhao shook his head lightly, "If Mr. hadn't awakened me, I'm still in a daze. I'm afraid I'll be useless in this life, let alone win Miss Liu Dai's heart."

"It's easy for you, but for me, it's a change of fate."

"Thank you, Mr. Lu!"

While speaking, Xu Zhao bowed again.

(End of this chapter)