It was rare that there was nothing going on in the court, so Xiao Lun finally got away and went out for a walk with his third brother. The third brother, Xiao Gang, was still smiling as he listed the whereabouts of each brother today: "As for the eldest brother, of course he is in his study with a group of people compiling his "Selected Works". I don't know where the seventh brother went to hang out, I think it was either the academy or the pleasure boat. The eighth brother seemed to have been captured by the emperor and stayed at Hanshan Temple for a while. It seems that only the two of us have nothing to do. Ah Liu, actually the third brother also has a lot of things to do. A few days ago, I got a book from Doctor Zhang..."
Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Xiao Lun: "I know, Third Brother, I know you are very busy. But speaking of this, Liu has to ask you, why do you want to study medicine? Those things..." This time he interrupted himself. He caught a glimpse of another young man in a red shirt slowly approaching, and taking a closer look, it was either Zhao Pei or someone else.
His heart moved, his eyes were full of light. Xiao Lun smiled, stared at Zhao Pei, and said softly to Xiao Gang: "Third brother, there is something interesting going on."
Xiao Gang looked back in the direction of his gaze and saw the smiling face. "Third brother, sixth brother. What a coincidence." Zhao Pei looked at them with a smile, and it was clear that she was thinking about something.
Xiao Lun smiled jokingly: "It's just like the saying goes, hearts are connected, that's it. Is Pepe alone?"
Zhao Pei thought about it and nodded, "Well, can we share the table?"
He looked around and saw that there were still many empty seats, so he agreed with a smile. Zhao Pei lifted her robe and sat down, poured herself a cup of tea, and asked casually, "Did you all get a day off today? I met a lot of people."
Xiao Lun tilted his head and looked at Zhao Pei: "Hmm? Can you tell me who you met?"
Zhao Pei pouted: "Who else could it be? Of course it's my seventh brother. Speaking of my seventh brother, I'm really angry!" Zhao Pei seemed very angry. She put down the teacup angrily. A few drops of rich tea splashed on Xiao Lun's beige sleeves, which was very eye-catching. Xiao Gang smiled faintly. Everyone knew how obsessive-compulsive his sixth brother was. This Xu Zhao Pei had offended him.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Lun said nothing, as if he hadn't seen it, and asked with a smile: "Why did my seventh brother recruit you?"
Zhao Pei was delighted and finally got to the point. But she was still angry: "Today I went to the calligraphy and painting studio and saw a painting called "Red Lotus". I was about to pay for it, but this good Seventh Brother snatched it away! It's really infuriating!" After that, she took the teacup and took a gulp, like a cow drinking. Not to mention the woman's demeanor, it was also unfair to this excellent Tianlu Longjing. Before Xiao Lun could express his feelings, Zhao Pei's expression suddenly changed, from being filled with indignation just now to smiling now. This big change made Xiao Lun unprepared.
"Sixth brother, I know you two brothers have a very good relationship. Can you do me a small favor? Help me get that painting back?" Zhao Pei asked flatteringly.
Xiao Lun was quite amused. It turned out that she had already planned it out and was waiting for him to respond. Ying raised her eyebrows and said, "Why? Peipei doesn't have the ability to come back on his own?"
Zhao Pei pouted: "If I had the ability, I would come to Sixth Brother for help." Seeing that Xiao Lun seemed unwilling, he turned his spearhead to Xiao Gang and shouted, "Third Brother."
Xiao Gang smiled faintly: "Seventh brother's temper makes it hard to get back the things he likes. I think Peipei should just forget it." Zhao Pei was very angry when she heard it: "No, I just like that painting very much. I really want it. Please help me..."
Xiao Lun asked again: "Do you really want it?"
When Zhao Pei saw that things were turning around, she nodded quickly: "Of course! I like it from the bottom of my heart!"
Xiao Lun smiled and said, "Well, for the sake of the beauty, I will trouble you to ask your seventh brother for it."
"Thank you, Sixth Brother! I knew you had a way." The smile on his face was like the brightest ray of sunshine in spring. Xiao Lun stared silently for a moment, but then said, "But I won't do anything that loses money."
"Then... what does Sixth Brother want?" Zhao Pei frowned slightly, not knowing what he was thinking, and was vaguely worried. Xiao Lun's eyes turned to her and stopped at her fair wrist. On her wrist was a large black-ground red lacquered wooden bracelet, with a fire phoenix flying above the blue sky holding a red lotus in its mouth. The carving was exquisite and complicated, and it was obvious that it was made by a master. It was a very strange pattern, but very unique. The bracelet was very large, and when worn on her wrist, her wrist looked even thinner and her skin was even whiter.
Xiao Lun's heart tightened. He actually fell in love with this kind of wrist.
"I want the one you're wearing on your hand." Xiao Lun said.
"This?" Zhao Pei took off the bracelet and looked at it for a long time. Seeing his sure expression, she thought for a while whether she wanted the bracelet or the "Red Lotus Picture", and finally chose the latter.
She quickly reached out her hand and handed him the bracelet. Although she didn't know what he wanted it for, she thought it was probably to please those ladies. "Here, you must remember what you promised me." Zhao Pei instructed, and seemed to be worried, repeating: "Don't break your promise! If you break your promise, you will jump into Cuihu Lake!"
Xiao Lun laughed: "Of course I won't break my promise. Cuihu Lake is still very cold right now."
Zhao Pei nodded in satisfaction, chatted for a few words and then left. Xiao Lun watched her leaving, lowered his head to look at the bracelet in his hand, and smiled slowly. Xiao Gang, who had been silent, said at this time: "Sixth brother, I have never seen you take the initiative to ask for a woman's things. Why, are you moved this time?"
Xiao Lun smiled without saying anything. He put the bracelet to his nose and sniffed deeply. There was a faint fragrance. Was he tempted? Maybe. (To be continued)