The east city area of ​​Shanhaicheng, the original aristocratic living area. Alan, who had not arrived in Tang En, was driving a carriage through the rarely visited castle manors, and came to a secluded place outside. Finally, he slowly lowered his speed in front of a small manor.

I have to say that apart from a very strange one, the aesthetic tastes of most nobles are still trustworthy, and the environment they live in is naturally quite good.

For example, although this manor is located in a remote location and does not cover a large area, it is not a high title for the owner. But just by looking at the iron railing gate surrounded by rows of lush trees, the interesting and neat grassland, the exquisite attic located in three or two, and the silver belt river surrounding the manor, you can see that this place has definitely been carefully maintained, which makes people feel relaxed and happy, and it is very suitable for a long time to live.

However, it is a bit regrettable that this ancient noble area of ​​Dongcheng, which was usually luxurious and exquisite, was strictly prohibited from entering and leaving the peeping area of ​​Dongcheng, is now a real dead place where no one has set foot. It is deserted and lonely, with flowers blooming in the ground but no one can appreciate it, and can only end up with a sad fate of self-pity for the shadow.

This situation is naturally abnormal, but it is easy to understand. It is not that there are people in the gray-clothed army who are attracted by it, especially those senior officers who work hard and high-level workers. These solemn castles, luxurious manors, etc. in front of them are quite attractive to most of them who are from poor and humble backgrounds.

But no matter whether it was the leader Joshia or the commander-in-chief Frey, since he entered the city, he had no intention of moving here. But they did not move, and even if the senior officers and officials were in a hurry, they naturally did not dare to move. They could only watch it so hard.

So in the end, the few nobles who live here now are actually the previous few nobles who did not abandon their homes for various reasons and were found to be judged for not having a full range of crimes.

Of course, there are always exceptions to everything. For example, the small manor that Allen opened the door and entered is now living in a new owner who has a great relationship with the Gray Clothes Army...

Stepping on the pasture, passing through the attic, turning onto the back garden path, Alan walked quickly until he arrived at the river behind the manor before he took a slow pace.

Looking around, the gurgling water was rustling. Several wooden houses that were obviously newly built, not very elegant but solid enough, stood tall on the riverside in a noble manner, which was obviously inconsistent with the elegant atmosphere here.

However, Alan, who looked a little anxious and irritable, naturally had no time to take care of these things. After a moment of pause, he wanted to step towards the largest wooden house where some movement was heard. At this moment,

"Cough cough...cough cough..." As I coughed lightly, the door of the house was suddenly pushed open from the inside, and black and gray dust gas rushed out instantly. Then, with one hand covering his face, the scattered figure rushed out quickly, looking really embarrassed.

"Uh. Sister Lina..." "Huh, Alan? Why are you here?"

Alan, who stepped forward, happened to meet the figure of Chong'er. Both sides stopped at the same time and looked at each other, and couldn't help but be stunned. The latter was surprised to see Alan here, and Alan did not expect to meet the other party again in such a way.

That's right, Lina rushed out of the house, which was the nightingale in Laiyan City, later the alchemist of the Yatang Chamber of Commerce, and the important founding hero of the Gray-Clothed Army!

Especially the latter's identity and achievements made her respect and love from almost everyone in the Gray Clothes Army. It is no exaggeration to say that except for the leader Joshia and the retired old Marshal Oumeng, her status in the Gray Clothes Army is no longer as thoughtful as anyone else, and she is almost at the same level as the commander Frey.

It is precisely because of this that when she saw that the river surrounded the terrain and was suitable for alchemy experiments, Joshia specially approved the manor to her without hesitation, and the other senior officers and officials did not dare to complain about it...

"Sister Lina, are you okay?" Alan, who came to his senses, quickly stepped forward to ask.

"It's okay, cough cough... It's just a small operation error, it's normal." Lina waved her hand calmly, signaling Alan not to get close to herself, who was covered with dust. Then she raised her hand and took off the mask covering her face, shook, and looked at Alan with concern beside her and smiled gently, "Long time no see, Alan. I heard that you are engaged, um, is it the Annika I met last time? She is a good girl, congratulations."

"Uh...thank you." A few undetectable bitterness appeared on the corner of Alan's mouth when he heard this, and then his expression returned to his first agitation. After hesitating, he still spoke in a deep voice, "Sister Lina, you have received the invitation too."

With a slight pause, Lina turned her head to look at Alan who was indifferent to the point of being indifferent, slowly took back the mask in her palm, nodded, and replied lightly: "I received it, you came for this matter, right? It just so happened that my experiment was at the critical moment and I couldn't get out, so I won't go. Please bring me a blessing to them." After calm words, I waited to turn around and leave.

"Sister Lina!" Allen suddenly clenched his fists and took a step forward, his expression suddenly became extremely excited. "Maybe there are some things I shouldn't say, but... you should fight!"

With a sluggish back, Lina raised her head and seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. Then she turned sideways, looking at Allen pointing at her dusty coat, her smile still gentle, "Let me clean up and make you a cup of tea."

...

A moment later, a bent under an old willow by the riverside, and a short-legged wooden table was used as a tea table. The two of them sat opposite the ground, and the water vapor rose, and the drooping willow branches swayed lightly in the wind, as if they were welcoming.

The tea is very ordinary. When it first penetrates the throat, it is light and then slightly sweet. Unfortunately, Alan, who is anxious, can't wait for the slightly sweet taste to turn up. After a cup of tea, he persuaded again anxiously: "Sister Lina, I know your feelings for your husband. Since the first meeting in Laiyan City, have you been willing to give up for it for a few years..."

"What else?" He pinched the black porcelain teacup between his fingers, as if he was pinching a thin petal. Lina looked neither sad nor happy, without complaint or sorrow, as if she was talking about what happened to others, her tone was extremely plain, "You asked me to fight, but how to fight? Run to tell him that I like him? Haha, he didn't know... Or, just run to the wedding scene for no reason, making a big fuss, and let a lunatic make a fuss?"

"Well……"

"Alan, Sister Lina, thank you for your kindness. Really." He nodded and chuckled. Then he shook his head and sighed. "But my identity... is dirty and not worthy of him..."

Suddenly, when he received news of Tang En's marriage with Joshia, Allen, who rushed over, was just thinking about standing up for Lina, but ignored an important issue, that is, Wuming was found. This is not a unfaithful scumbag, a mistress, etc. Lina was just a single-minded love from beginning to end, and she never took any action at all, and she didn't even say it. What position should she fight for this?

But after a little stunned, when Allen heard Lina's last sigh, his expression suddenly became excited, and he thumped his fist and smashed hard on the wooden table, "Dirty? Who dares to say you are dirty! No, Sister Lina, is someone talking strange things about you? Tell me who it is... By the way, that Joshia comes from Laiyan City. Is it her? Is it..."

"Alan!" Looking at Alan's sudden increasingly ferocious expression, Lina was stunned. She then frowned and whispered.

"Huff..." A few breaths, Allen raised his hand and pulled his collar, stabilizing his intense emotions a little, "Sorry, Sister Lina. You are the best woman in the world, I don't allow anyone to insult you. So I, so I..."

"I understand, I understand." Lean leaned over and gently stroked Alan's shoulders violently, and Lina said softly, "Thank you, Allen, have a little tea first..."

"No, you don't understand, Sister Lina, you will never understand!" A tone that seemed excited and regretful, Allen's face turned red, and his hands were tangled under the table, "I, I... I am... I'm... I'm not... I like Sister Lina..."

"I know, you like Sister Lina."

"Not like it, no, not that kind of like it, I, alas..."

"Haha..." Looking at Alan who was incoherent and eager to speak, as if he was restless on the hot pan, Lina couldn't help but shake her head and chuckled a few times, then increased her strength and pressed Alan's shoulder again, "Sister Lina really understands, you like me, right?"

This time I got the word "Like" obviously heavier, revealing some different meanings.

Allen understood, and his excited expression was instantly slackened. He lowered his head and lowered his waist, like a child who had stole candy and was discovered by an adult. His figure shrank a little: "So, it turns out that Sister Lina, you... do you know?"

"Haha, my silly brother, have you forgotten your sister's previous experience? Although that is not glorious, it also trains my ability to observe words and expressions."

"Do I show that obvious?" Subconsciously scratched my head, Alan lowered his head and smiled bitterly, "Sister Lina, you have discovered it long ago? Haha, no wonder you only stayed in the gray army later and didn't want to go back to the business group... Sorry, Sister Lina, it was me who made you embarrassed."

He shook his head calmly, "It's not too early. Although I noticed it first, it's not easy to confirm it. It was not until later when you brought Annika, a lover who was somewhat similar to my sister, to me, that I really confirmed... Silly brother, don't do this in the future. Annika is a good person and treats you well. You can't let the other party down, otherwise I won't let you go."

"...Okay, Sister Lina, I will definitely marry her." Allen nodded slightly bitterly. Although he didn't say it clearly, they knew that this was a tactful and clear relationship.

Lina nodded: "Well, then that's it. It's getting late, it's time to go back to the wedding."

"But...Sister Lina, what should you do?"

"What should I do? I'll drink tea alone, read ancient books, do experiments, and occasionally make a few alchemy gadgets. Isn't it good?"

Lina said calmly and even satisfied, but Alan felt more and more distressed when he heard this: "Since that's the case, Sister Lina, you might as well try... and try to forget sir."

"Forget it? Why...that won't make me better." Lina spread her hands, "I don't need to forget him, nor will I forget him. He thinks it is the same, because I am so light and insignificant to him, just like this cup of light tea that cleans up the stomach after a meal. He doesn't need to worry about it all the time, just take a sip occasionally to change the taste... For me, it is the greatest blessing."

With the words of unconcealed joy, and the gurgling water, the atmosphere was silent for a while. After a while, Allen stood up and bowed, turned around and strode away.

After leaving the manor gate, he drove the carriage to return according to the way he came. He couldn't help but turn his head. Through the gap between the iron railings, he vaguely saw Lina still sitting in place. The old willow bend down, serving tea and drinking in the wind. Then he turned his head, as if he saw it, raised his hand and waved it to the side, probably smiling...

When Allen raised his hand, the rows of trees were already separated by the road, and he would never see him again...

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(ps: This chapter makes the cat feel a little worried. After checking and sending it, she sat blankly on the chair and thought a lot. It was probably the regret about first love, and the bitterness wrapped around some insignificant happiness...

I don’t know what to say or what to say... Since that’s the case, let’s make some news.

Cycat confessed that in the original outline, the character Lina actually didn't have much writing, or to be more precise, she should get the bento before the end of the first volume. The reason is that a senior told Cycat that the most taboo for writing articles is not enough, and it is not enough to touch any edges, especially the supporting roles who interact with the protagonist are taboo for having prostitutes and girls. So according to the original plot, Lina should be in the hands of Bevin, so that Tang En has sufficient reason to get angry and kill people and run away...

This idea is very firm.

But later the raccoon kept Lena, which only hurt her. The reason was very simple, that was, during that time, Lena paid great attention to the book review area, a novice, and especially the opinions of others. As a result, I saw a book friend, who forgot about the specific raccoon in an extremely affirmative tone, probably because 'The plot is too simple, you can tell that Lena will definitely die at first glance!'

Somehow, the raccoon became popular when he saw this. The rebellious mentality was causing trouble. He immediately changed the plot and let Lina survive... Survival means survival. It doesn't matter, the key is that he has dug it up and buried it. So the raccoon then dug out his mind to modify the outline, change the character, adjust the plot, etc., and finally gave the living Lina room to play...

Cover your face...

I feel so angry that I feel so tired and heartbroken!

Well, now I think about it and feel that I was so naive at that time...
Chapter completed!