The Lotus-Picking Calamity (Chapters 1-10)

Prologue

The vast天地 (heaven and earth) stretch endlessly,

the sun and moon cycle endlessly,

the Xuan Tian Book records destiny,

a thousand-year-old marriage meticulously planned, who

can fathom its mysteries, who can know its true meaning?

Few can grasp the secrets of Heaven and control its will, heaven

and earth know what they know,

the infinite and boundless are all contained within. The Jade

Emperor slowly narrowed his eyes, gazing at the open Heavenly Book on his desk. The snow-white, flawless pages seemed unfathomable to
outsiders , but only he could clearly see all the mysteries within.

Today, on a whim, he excitedly came to the Imperial Study, waving his hand at the three generals of the Qi family
(the divine rulers in charge of the seal, flags, and imperial books), mysteriously telling them to leave.

"I'm just looking around. You three don't need to attend to me anymore."

"Yes." The three handsome generals bowed and withdrew, though a hint of surprise lingered in their eyes.

Wasn't the Jade Emperor playing chess with Buddha? Why did he suddenly return?

However, the Jade Emperor's actions were always full of mystery, and the three brothers only pondered for a moment before their doubts subsided.

The Jade Emperor stared at the open celestial book for a long time, as if searching for some historical record. Suddenly, a
passage caught his eye. The celestial realm's five-flowered spiritual energy transformed
into the divine realm's five sons. The celestial heart mistakenly climbed over a wall, accidentally seducing a flower bud. The flower spirit perished, and the five sons were bound. The Jade Emperor blinked and pondered, "So that's how it is. No wonder my eyelids twitched while I was playing chess.
So this kind of development could happen... The five-flowered spirits were all destroyed, and the five sons were imprisoned in the celestial prison. How tragic!"

However, the celestial realm has its own laws and regulations, which cannot be easily reversed. Moreover, every action and stillness
is caused . If the cause is not planted first, how can there be a subsequent effect?

It seems the Five Immortals and the Five Immortal Flowers are destined to meet their doom.

The Jade Emperor couldn't help but shake his head, "These little brats, are they still not used to the pristine, carefree, and joyless
realm of Heaven?"

The Flower Spirit vanished, and the Five Immortals were bound...

A strange look appeared on his handsome and serene face, as if he was suppressing a laugh but had discovered something amusing
. He then cleared his throat, straightened his expression, and once again left the Imperial Study on the purple clouds symbolizing his noble status.

Several days later, a scandal that shocked and horrified all the gods suddenly broke out in Heaven—five exceptionally talented immortals
and five immortal flowers in the Queen Mother's back garden had developed a forbidden and ambiguous relationship!

The scenes of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, and the Golden Boy and the Jade Maiden violating the Heavenly Laws were still fresh in everyone's minds, and all the gods were
extremely worried about the future of these five couples.

The gods held their breath. The supreme Jade Emperor sat on his imperial throne, his face taut. The Queen Mother, the mistress of the celestial flowers
, sat in her secondary seat, her heart filled with regret and sorrow.

The Jade Emperor sternly surveyed the five tall, handsome male immortals and the five pitiful flower spirits below, and slowly
spoke: "Do you know your mistake?"

"Where love is tied, there is no regret until death." Despite kneeling respectfully, the male immortals all wore a resolute and
deep affection .

The Jade Emperor inwardly applauded: Good lads, indeed bold and decisive, with character!

But his expression remained taut and cold, almost fierce as he said: "How dare you! How dare you speak of love and affection before me
! You five are all immortals, having cultivated for many years, knowing that the pleasures of men and women are the karmic obstacles of mortals
. Yet you willingly succumbed to depravity, and now you show not a trace of remorse?"

The five male immortals remained resolute, without fear.

"Your Majesty, we know we have violated the Heavenly Laws and our sins are unforgivable.
However, love arises from the heart, and not even immortals are exempt. Besides..." One of the male immortals gazed at the flower spirit he loved, his eyes filled with
deep affection . "Loving her is my greatest happiness. I am willing to forgo a thousand years of cultivation just to be with her. Even if
our souls perish, our love will still exist in the universe, never fading."

His words moved all the gods, and even the Queen Mother of the West couldn't help but shed tears of compassion.

The flower spirit herself was also in tears, her eyes fixed on the man she loved.

Seeing their unwavering devotion, the Jade Emperor was deeply moved.
He thought that since the story of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, and the Golden Boy and Jade Girl, the Heavenly Realm had never seen such heart-wrenching
love. These young men were truly remarkable, daring to defy the Heavenly Laws to defend their love.

Encountering such a fun and interesting event was a once-in-a-millennium opportunity; how could he miss it?

However, he outwardly feigned great rage, roaring, "I originally intended to destroy Hua Ling's primordial spirit according to the Heavenly Rules
and imprison you all in the Boundless Heavenly Prison. But judging from the situation, you remain fearless and unrepentant. Fine,
then I will strip you of your celestial bodies and transform you into fleshly beings, banishing you all to the mortal realm, so you'll know whether it's better to be a god or a human
! Go!"

With a wave of his hand, before the Queen Mother and the other gods could plead for mercy, a golden light enveloped the five
couples.

In that split second, each gazed at their beloved, their eyes filled with the deepest
promise —even in the next life, and the life after that, even if banished to the mortal realm and lost forever, they would always remember
their beloved, never, ever forget…

A flash of golden light, before the radiance had even faded from their eyes, and the five devoted couples had vanished without
a trace .

"Jade Emperor..." The Queen Mother couldn't hold back any longer. After all, those were her five most beloved celestial flowers!

"No one should plead for them!" The Jade Emperor suddenly stood up, flicked his sleeves, and left. But no one saw
the sly smile that appeared on his lips the moment he turned away.

The Jade Emperor rode away from the Lingxiao Palace on a purple cloud, his hands behind his back as he leisurely thought—you guys! Do
n't let me down. I went to great lengths to ensure your smooth departure. Now it's up to
you ...

Chapter 1

Ran Caiqiao sat leisurely on the railing, dozing off, a reed dangling from his mouth. The dream that was currently swirling in his
mind could only be described as colorful and vivid.

In his dream, he was lying on a jade-carved long chair covered with sable fur, surrounded by a cloud of beautiful women, with a table set with...
Adorned with pearls and agates, countless riches, and numerous servants at his beck and call, he was utterly content.

"Master Cai Qiao, come, have a red berry I just picked from the garden." A delicate hand held a red berry,
accompanied by a sweet, melodious voice, and tossed it into his mouth.

"You're the best." He secretly groped the girl's buttocks, taking full advantage of her.

"And me, I have some fine lychees, Master Cai Qiao, please try some too!" Another beauty, not to be outdone,
offered her treasures and flattered him, almost stuffing her proud breasts into his mouth as well.

"You're obedient too, come on, let Master Cai Qiao reward you with a kiss." He grabbed the beauty's slender shoulders, suddenly
turned around and pinned her down, but at the same moment he heard a terrified scream—

"I say, Ran Cai Qiao, you're slacking off again, all my precious ducks have run away—"

"Ouch..." Startled, he suddenly turned and fell into the mud, getting himself all disheveled.

"Mother, I was just taking a nap, and you were making such a racket. Now look what's happened! My
beauties, my pearls and agates, my world of happiness..."

Ran Caiqiao sighed, his face covered in mud so thickly that his features were barely visible, making him look like a mud figure
wailing.

"What beauties, what pearls and agates? I only want my ducks!" Granny Ran put her hands on her hips,
pointing with her index finger at the ducks that had already swum far away in the pond.

"Ducks?"

Ran Caiqiao suddenly snapped out of his daze. He wasn't some "Master Caiqiao" after all; he was just
a poor boy .

Good heavens! Why did she have to wake him up? Even if it was just a daydream, let him have his fill! He
hadn't even kissed the beauty's lips yet.

"Are you still dreaming? Hurry up and bring the ducks back!" With Granny Ran's loud shouts,
it was impossible for Ran Caiqiao not to wake up from his daydream.

"Yes, Mother." He reluctantly ran into the pond and used his excellent swimming skills to reach
the . He herded them all back,

then went to the trough. He washed the mud off his face, revealing his handsome, dashing, and somewhat
mischievous face.

"Don't just idle around all day. You should find something to do." Granny Ran looked at
her son, who was quite tall and handsome, and couldn't help but shake her head and sigh. "Grandma Zhang's son from the next village passed all
the imperial about you?"

"Oh dear, you know how much your son weighs. Studying? I'd rather work." Ran
Caiqiao yawned and said listlessly.

"Look at you, you have no ambition. In what way are you inferior to Aunt Zhang's son? You're good-looking, and
quite . Your father always suspected that you were born out of wedlock. How could Ran Daxiong have such a handsome
son?" Aunt Ran snorted.

"Pfft!" Ran Caiqiao suddenly laughed. "Hearing you say that, I might as well go sell myself." He then whispered
in her ear, "Mother, I heard there are male brothels in the city, and they're very lucrative."

"Are you trying to kill me!" Ran's mother suddenly punched him again. "If you dare to sell yourself, I'll
kick you to death."

"Mother, I was just joking. You're so rude. Ouch." He rubbed his head and glanced at
his mother, who always complained about being poor. "Think about it, how could I possibly ruin my strong and upright physique to
support a woman?"

"The fact that you think that means you're still salvageable." Ran's mother then glanced at him with a smile, and suddenly remembered something.
"By the way, Master Fan in our town is recruiting servants. Why don't you give it a try?"

"What?" He narrowed his eyes, revealing disdain. "You want me to be someone's servant? I'm
not going ." With that, he walked into the house.

"You're not going? Are you going to continue living such a carefree life?" she shouted behind him.

"I can help you take care of those ducks," he said lazily.

"Come on,"

Aunt Ran said again as soon as they entered the house, "Ever since you started taking care of those ducks for me, I've
been too lazy to even bother with how many have gone missing. If you keep taking care of them, we'll be starving."

Ran Caiqiao ignored her, sat down in a chair with a swagger, and started gobbling
down .

"Hey! Just keep eating, do you hear what I'm saying?" Aunt Ran suddenly yelled in his ear.

"Ouch! I'll go deaf!" He threw down his chopsticks, quickly covered his ears, and groaned, "How terrible! Father,
you died too soon. How can I suffer this alone?"

"Stop dragging your heartless, rotten father who abandoned us, mother and son. Let me tell you, if you don't
agree, you'll have to listen to me nagging you every day." She gave him her final ultimatum; he had to
go no matter what.

"Yes, yes, for the sake of your son's ears, I have to go."

He rolled his eyes, picked up his chopsticks again, and started eating his noodles.

Good heavens! Doesn't my mother know that eating is an emperor's privilege? Why does she always nag him while he's eating?

Oh well, what can I do? He's Ran Caiqiao, raised under the "mother's love" of his childhood, already an invincible and
fearless duck king of the Ran family.

The next day, Ran Caiqiao was half-dragged, half-scolding, half-coaxed by his aunt Ran into getting up early. After yawning three times,
he finally stepped out of the house with his eyes still half-open.

"Hey, did you wash your face? You think you can go to town to find a job looking like that?" Aunt Ran called out to him, then
sighed. Looking at his sleepy face, who would be blind enough to hire someone like that?

"I washed, I washed." He mimicked a cat, dabbing his eyelids with his fragrant saliva.

"You'd better work harder. I heard that Master Fan is always generous, and his monthly salary must be quite high. If you can
save three taels of silver a month, it seems that Caiqiao's daydreaming nature has its roots.

" "You read it all night last night, and I already know it by heart. If I don't leave now, it'll really be too late, old lady." He
turned around and glared at her helplessly.

"Uh..." She smiled awkwardly, "Alright, Mother won't say any more. Just do your best, work hard, and I
'll cook your favorite braised beef tenderloin for you tonight when you come back."

"Mother, where will you get the money to buy beef tenderloin?" He wasn't someone who was easily fooled.

"Well... Mother can slaughter a female duck and use duck meat instead." She chuckled.

"Hehe, forget it, then let's make ginger duck!"

"In this sweltering heat, you want ginger duck?" Aunt Ran glanced at the sky outside, thinking that eating ginger duck
would definitely make her irritable.

"Isn't this the only dish you know how to make? Do you really want me to eat that weird braised 'duck' fillet?" Ran
Caiqiao said irritably.

Aunt Ran's old face suddenly turned red, "Then...then I'll wait for you."

"I'm leaving." He couldn't even imagine if he came back "defeat," would he still have ginger duck to eat?
He'd be lucky if he didn't have to eat the horrible "bamboo shoots stir-fried with shredded pork"!

Arriving in Taixing Town, he went straight to the Fan residence. He had just turned the corner when he saw a long queue in the distance.

"Good heavens! At this rate, if it were my turn, there wouldn't be any vacancies left." Ran Caiqiao muttered a few words.

Suddenly, the gates of the Fan residence opened, and a large man in his fifties walked out. Those queuing at
the other the gate all shouted, "Good morning, Master Fan!"

Fan Tiansheng, his body jiggling with fat, laboriously descended the steps, his kind face showing his appreciation. "You've all
worked hard .

He continued walking, burning his beard as he went, carefully examining each person.

"Master, leave this to me. It's so hot; please go inside and rest," said the head steward, Zhang Fa
, following closely behind. Seeing his overweight master drenched in sweat under the scorching sun, he felt a
pang of sympathy.

"Very well," Fan Tiansheng said, "this time, you must be careful about their character. Don't let them be like those two."

The reason the Fan family was recruiting servants this time was because the two young men they had hired last year were dishonest.
They had not only stolen gold and silver from the storeroom but had also injured the accountant and the storeroom guard. Fan Tiansheng had decided to send them to
the authorities and find replacements for them.

"Yes, I will be careful," Zhang Fa said respectfully.

"Hmm." —

Fan Tiansheng nodded, and just as he reached Ran Caiqiao, he was about to turn back to his residence when he noticed a sharp
stone . His fat legs gave way,

and he stumbled and almost fell. "Master!" Zhang Fa, who was behind him, was startled.

In a flash, Ran Caiqiao stepped forward and caught Fan Tiansheng's swaying body, using himself as
a cushion to prevent Fan Tiansheng from getting hurt.

When his heavy body pressed down on him, Ran Caiqiao's tongue lolled out, and he almost choked.

"Young man, are you alright?" Fan Tiansheng managed to get up with Zhang Fa's help, and looked down at Ran Caiqiao

, who was panting heavily under him . 　　"Master Fan, you're really heavy." He struggled to get up, holding his aching back. 　　"Ha...you're an interesting young man." Fan Tiansheng burst into laughter. 　　"I didn't mean anything by it, I just hope that Master will eat less in the future and lose some weight. Getting so fat at your age isn't good for your health." Ran Caiqiao pinched Fan Tiansheng's triple chin. 　　"How dare you! How dare you be so disrespectful to our Master!" Zhang Fa immediately scolded. 　　"Zhang Fa, it's alright. This young man is right. Didn't Doctor Yang often warn me to restrict my diet? It seems this lad is quite good, he doesn't flatter. I think we should hire him." Upon 　　hearing this, not only was Zhang Fa startled, but even Ran Caiqiao was stunned. Then he opened his mouth wide and stammered , "You...you said you want to hire me?" Although others were unconvinced, who could resist the young man's quick movements and the ability to withstand the weight of 　　Master Fan's fat body? 　　"Yes, you're the only one who dares to tell me the truth. I like that." Fan Tiansheng chuckled, his triple chin trembling slightly as a few beads of sweat fell from his chin. 　　Ran Caiqiao grinned broadly. "Thank you, Master Fan. My name is Ran Caiqiao. Please 　　feel free to give me any orders in the future." "Good, good. After you enter the manor, listen to Steward Zhang's instructions and do your job well. I won't mistreat you." After Fan Tiansheng finished speaking, he walked back into the manor with a smile. 　　"Yes." He immediately turned to Zhang Fa. "Steward Zhang, I've always been straightforward. If I've offended you in any way, please forgive me." 　　Zhang Fa, who didn't have a good impression of him before, felt warm and sweet inside after hearing his words. His opinion of him changed significantly. "Good, good. But since you'll be working in our manor, you'll have to move into the servants' quarters. You shouldn't have any problem with that, right?" 　　"You mean I can move here?" Ran Caiqiao looked delighted. "That's great..." 　　This way, he could escape his mother's constant nagging and endless scolding. Heaven was helping him ! Heaven was helping him! 　　"Yoho!" He shouted wildly as if he had won the lottery. 　　"What's wrong?" Zhang Fa looked at him, completely bewildered. 　　"Nothing... nothing, I'll definitely be there tomorrow morning, definitely—" Ran Caiqiao chuckled. 　　"That's good. Now hurry up and register at the mansion. Don't forget to come tomorrow morning." After giving his instructions, Zhang Fa returned to his seat, preparing to find the second servant. 　　Ran Caiqiao's handsome lips curled into a smile, and he immediately walked happily into the Fan mansion. 　　As dawn broke, Ran Caiqiao, unusually early, got ready and went straight to the Fan mansion to officially start work. 　　He remembered telling his mother the good news yesterday. She first stared wide-eyed in disbelief, then, after rushed to the ancestral tablet to offer incense and gratitude, insisting that his good fortune was entirely due to the ancestors' blessings. That's ridiculous! 　　He, Ran Caiqiao, risked his life, enduring the danger of being crushed by this "giant," to finally get this job opportunity. Why would it be related to the ancestors? 　　"Fine, fine, I'll say whatever I want, just don't ramble on and on. He'll even chant . 　　" Arriving at the Fan residence early, Ran Caiqiao first went to the servants' quarters to tidy his quarters, then changed into servant's clothes. Soon it was time to start work, and he immediately shouldered his tools, walking briskly towards the flowerbed he was responsible for. 　　The Fan residence's back garden flowerbed was vast, with hundreds of flowers in full bloom, delicate and charming, set against the azure sky and distant, misty mountains, resembling a fairyland. 　　At this time, several ladies were chatting in the Luoying Pavilion in the garden, their soft voices like butterflies fluttering and bees buzzing, the air thick with the scent of perfume. 　　People said that although Fan Wusheng was over fifty and large, he was generous and kind. Since his first wife...

After his death, many matchmakers came to his door to propose marriage. Unable to refuse them all, he took five
concubines . Presumably, the five women in this pavilion are those five concubines.

"Third Sister, look, the tailor brought me this new dress yesterday.
When I looked in the mirror today, I realized I seemed a bit plump. It's so tight—ugly, it looks terrible!" The Second Madam lifted her skirt,
pouting , looking annoyed.

"Yes, it really is a bit tight. Second Sister, you should lose weight, otherwise, you'll look terrible like our Master,"
the Third Madam said gleefully.

"Oh dear! What am I going to do?" The Second Madam covered her face with her hands, her cry utterly heart-wrenching.

"No, no, no, Second Madam isn't fat at all. At your age, you should have a little… a little flesh to look blessed,"
Ran Caiqiao stepped forward, seemingly forgetting her own identity.

"You… who are you?" the five ladies asked in unison.

"New gardener, you may call me Xiao Qiaozi." He half-closed his smiling eyes, his
gaze .

"Xiao Qiaozi!" The Second Madam stepped forward, asking quite seriously, "What you just said wasn't just to bluff me,
was it?"

"Xiao Qiaozi wouldn't dare. Second Madam, haven't you heard that Yang Guifei was also a voluptuous beauty? I think if
she were too thin, she wouldn't have been loved by Emperor Xuanzong." His thin lips wore a smile that was irresistibly sweet.

"You said it's true that men nowadays love fat women?" Even the youngest Sixth Madam didn't let up, asking.

"Yes, you ladies may have been staying in the mansion all this time and don't know much about what's happening outside, but Xiao Qiaozi
would never lie to you." His bright eyes shone with a convincing light.

"In that case, I should eat more and gain some weight," the Fifth Madam muttered to herself.

"That's right, then I must hurry back to my room and tell the maid to bring a few more plates of snacks." The Third
Madam, who had just complained about the woman's plumpness, spoke up, quite unusually.

"I also need to go back and have someone prepare." The Fourth Madam quickly stood up and left the pavilion first.

"I think we should go together. By the way, Xiao... Xiao Qiao, if there's anything new or
fashionable , be sure to tell us." The Second Madam didn't forget to remind her before leaving.

"Xiao Qiao obeys."

After all the ladies had left, Ran Caiqiao finally breathed a sigh of relief, and then slowly took out a shovel and hoe from her tool
bag . Following the old gardener's instructions when she registered yesterday, she first loosened the soil in the flower bed,
then applied some fertilizer and watered it.

Looking at this large garden, which was at least an acre in size, it would be a lie to say that her hands and feet weren't weak. However, to repay
her mother for the sumptuous ginger duck she had made yesterday, even if she couldn't stay any longer, she had to do it for two or three days as a token gesture.

Just as he was digging with great enthusiasm, he suddenly heard a series of elegant musical notes drifting from afar. Sometimes they were soft,
flowing melodies , sometimes like a high mountain stream, melodious and lingering… As if drawn by the sound, Ran Caiqiao
actually dropped his tools and slowly walked towards the source of the lingering music.

Passing flowerbeds, crossing an arched bridge over a stream, and parting a dense willow grove, he suddenly discovered an elegant
white building and red pavilion standing not far away.

A slightly ajar octagonal window in the pavilion revealed a woman bending over,
plucking the strings of a zither. This woman possessed an ethereal and refined beauty, a gentle and virtuous temperament, and was truly stunning.

“Who is this beauty?” Ran Caiqiao’s burning gaze was fixed on the woman’s face, and
he didn’t even notice when the melodious music stopped.

"Miss, you've been playing for quite a while now. Would you like to rest
for ." A clear, melodious female voice jolted Ran Caiqiao from his wandering thoughts.

He snapped back to reality, only to hear the beautiful woman reply, "Alright, thank you, Chun'er."

Ran Caiqiao immediately dodged and hid behind a willow grove, watching the maid emerge from the pavilion. He guessed the young lady
upstairs must be the eldest daughter of the Fan family.

A sudden inspiration struck him. He picked up a small pebble and boldly threw it towards the pavilion.

The pebble struck the windowpane with a thud, and the young lady immediately peeked out curiously. When her
gaze met Ran Caiqiao's grinning face, she widened her eyes in astonishment and darted back into the house.

Who was this strange man? How could he be in the mansion?

Could he be a thief who had sneaked in from outside?

Thinking this, Fan Lian immediately covered her mouth in terror and fled into the inner room. With Chun'er not around, what if a bad person
broke into her private quarters?

Just as she was fidgeting anxiously, she heard a deep male voice from outside.

"I am Ran Caiqiao, a new servant in the household. While working in the flower garden, I suddenly heard Miss's melodious and beautiful
zither music , and couldn't help but come over. Please forgive me, Miss,"

Ran Caiqiao said politely. Fan Lian, hiding at the other end, missed
the glint of cunning in his eyes.

Hearing him say this, she finally felt relieved. Since he was a servant of the household, and he had come to greet her kindly,
wouldn't it be too cold-hearted of her to keep avoiding him?

Her father often warned her not to put on airs with servants, but to be as friendly and polite as possible. If her father knew of her evasive
attitude, he would surely accuse her of acting like a spoiled young lady and deliberately creating distance between herself and the servants.

Therefore, she slowly moved a few steps towards the octagonal window, secretly peeking out, and softly asked, "Is there something you need?
It's working hours now. If you linger here and are discovered by Steward Zhang, you'll get a scolding." Fan
Lian kindly advised, trying to plead with him.

"Don't worry about that, I'll definitely do my job well. Miss, could you come out a little more? I can't see
you clearly."

Fan Lian frowned, puzzled by his seemingly abrupt and offensive words, which indirectly
cast doubt .

"I...I have something to do. I'm ignoring you." She panicked and quickly hid back inside.

Ran Caiqiao suddenly burst into laughter, cupping his hands in front of his mouth and shouting, "I've already witnessed Miss's
stunning beauty, I only ask for one more glance, and I'll leave immediately."

His voice was loud, and behind her pavilion were the residences of her five concubines. If they heard her, she
would be in deep trouble!

Unable to do anything with him, she walked to the window again, revealing her small face. Her two willow-leaf eyebrows furrowed deeply, and she said coquettishly, "Beg..."
"Stop your nagging! Aren't you afraid I'll tell my father about what you did today?"

Her voice trembled slightly, yet it was still so beautiful. Ran Caiqiao was captivated by her beautiful face
, and it took him a long time to recover before saying, "Miss, I'd like to ask you in return, what
unspeakable ?"

His dark eyes flashed with a sharp light, and then he said, "I hope you won't wrong me
, Miss. I didn't even touch a single finger of yours. If you're going to fabricate facts for the master and
deliberately exaggerate, and I get fired, it'll be your fault."

Fan Lian's body suddenly stiffened, she pursed her lips, and said angrily, "I've been as polite to you as possible
! Don't you dare take advantage of me..."

From childhood to adulthood, she had never encountered such a sharp-tongued lecher. In her anxiety, her face suddenly flushed, and she stammered
as she spoke.

Ran Caiqiao smiled and lowered his head, his eyes suddenly lifting slightly. His handsome male features immediately captivated her,
causing Fan Lian to gasp in surprise.

"Ah..."

His voice was deep and unusually heavy. "Miss, although I am just a servant, I have the same emotions and desires as
all men. With such a beautiful woman in front of me, I naturally become bolder in my speech. Please get used to it."

Fan Lian stared in astonishment, hiding in the room, unsure of what to do. She had been taught the Seven Commandments for Women;
how could she allow a strange man to be so disrespectful?

Fan Lian, who had never disliked anyone before, had begun to despise this servant. "Get out! Get the hell away
from me ! I don't want to see you again! If you want to stay in this mansion, then... then leave now
..."

She had never cursed anyone before, nor had she ever lost her temper like this before. In her frustration, her
voice trembled and broke, revealing not a trace of arrogance, but rather a pitiful cowardice.

The ever-shrewd and calculating Ran Caiqiao naturally understood her "reluctant" words. Looking at her graceful figure
perched on the windowsill, his smile widened even further.

"Miss, don't be afraid. I'm not a lecher. You've always been a pampered and cherished young lady;
how could I dare to overstep my bounds?"

He suddenly smiled seriously, and seeing she didn't reply, he added, "Then I'll take my leave." Fan

Lian didn't answer, her small hands trembling nervously. After a while, thinking he should leave,
she secretly turned around and leaned against the window.

Suddenly, she saw a pair of beautiful, wicked male black eyes, and a wanton smile curved his thin lips
.

Her heart clenched, feeling deceived. Her eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she parted her lips to scold him coquettishly, "You...
why aren't you leaving yet?"

"I just want to see Miss one last time. I'll leave immediately."

Ran Caiqiao deliberately misled her with an ambiguous tone, then brazenly gave her a sharp look before
leaving her with satisfaction.

In fact, he only had a slight curiosity about her. He was used to wandering around the town, and most of the women he met were
common village women. He had never met a timid yet playful young lady like her. What was even more ridiculous was that although she
was cursing, it sounded like an itch to his ears.

Playing with her was a welcome relief from the monotony of his long day at work.

He couldn't help but shake his head and laugh. He hadn't considered the possibility of being
kicked out it seemed he was genuinely attracted to her naivety.

Just moments before, he'd been surrounded by a bunch of easily fooled young ladies, and now he was a simple, innocent young lady. It seemed his
future days wouldn't be too lonely.

Meanwhile, Fan Lian, inside the room, had been standing there dumbfounded ever since Ran Caiqiao left, clearly quite shaken.

All the men she knew before were polite, refined scholars. But why him…? He was
not only excessively rude to her, but he had also acted beyond the bounds of a servant's decorum.

Wasn't he afraid she'd complain to her father?

Hopefully… she wouldn't have to run into him again…

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