socalfunplaces Chapter 125 Red Lotus
Chapter 125 Red Lotus
How could Lin Tian allow him to kneel? Especially in front of Nongyu.
She grabbed his arm and said loudly, "Uncle, please don't be so harsh! Yu'er is already my wife. Saving you is only right and proper."
Hearing him call her "wife" in public, Nongyu was so embarrassed that she almost buried her face in her chest.
Lin Tian turned to Madam Hu and said gently, "Aunt, I must ask that you bear with this for now and continue to stay at the Left Sima's residence. Once this case has calmed down, I will definitely find a way to bring you out—after all, there are many eyes and ears in the residence, and it is not convenient for you to see Nongyu or your uncle."
Madam Hu nodded, hesitated for a moment, and said softly, "Young Master Lin, there is something I would like to ask you for a favor."
"Please speak freely, Auntie," Lin Tian replied with a smile.
"Huh? I didn't expect that the songstresses and dancers from the pre-Qin period would have such bold and revealing clothing. Tsk tsk... It's really eye-catching." Lin Tian muttered to himself.
Jiaogongge—the most prestigious theater and entertainment venue in Handu, on par with Zilanxuan. Those who could step into this place were either wealthy or noble, either magnates and merchants or members of the royal family.
Since the mourning period for Zuo Sima was not yet over, Madam Hu, as his widow, could not show herself. Therefore, she asked Lin Tian to go to the Corner Palace Pavilion on her behalf to let her younger sister, Consort Hu, know that she was safe.
Before Hu Meiren appeared, Lin Tian was strolling along the corridor when he suddenly heard a familiar greeting: "Brother Lin, I didn't know you also enjoy listening to opera?"
It was Han Fei, with Zhang Liang standing beside him, and a beautiful young girl of about fifteen or sixteen—Honglian. Lin Tianchu had taken a brief photo with her on the day he first arrived in Xinzheng.
"Han Fei." Lin Tian nodded in greeting, a slight smile playing on his lips. "It's not that I dislike him, it's just that there are some reasons."
Before she could finish speaking, Honglian suddenly put her hands on her hips, her almond-shaped eyes wide open, and said angrily, "Brother! Don't try to beat around the bush—where did the necklace I gave you go?!"
"Well--"
Han Fei's eyes darted around, his gaze quickly sweeping over Lin Tian. Then he laughed loudly, "Brother Lin! We hit it off immediately. Brother Lin was so fond of it that he said the chain suited him perfectly, so I readily lent it to him to admire for a few days!" As he spoke, he winked at Lin Tian repeatedly, his eyebrows almost reaching his forehead.
"Is that really true?!" Honglian glanced at Han Fei suspiciously, then turned to Lin Tian, frowning as she pressed, "I recognize you. You're the one who accompanied my brother into the city that day. The necklace I personally gave my brother... is it really in your hands?"
"A necklace? Han Fei did indeed give me one."
Just as Lin Tian opened his mouth and Han Fei breathed a sigh of relief, he heard Lin Tian slowly add, "However, it wasn't a 'loan,' he used it to pay for half a bottle of strong liquor and returned it to me on the spot."
"Ah—" Han Fei froze on the spot, his pupils dilating in shock.
Was it really necessary to be so blunt? Not even leaving a way out?!
"Fine—Brother!!" Honglian's eyebrows shot up, her fingertip pointing directly at Han Fei. "So you really did swap my necklace for wine?!" Before she finished speaking, she suddenly turned around and opened her palm towards Lin Tian: "Hey! Where's it? Give it back to me!"
"According to the laws of Korea, it is mine now." Lin Tian shrugged, his tone frank.
"you--"
Honglian's chest heaved, her cheeks puffed out in anger: "Then I'll buy it! Okay?!"
"Cough... I'm afraid this will be difficult." Lin Tian scratched the back of his neck, looking slightly embarrassed.
"Why not? You think the price is too low?!" she pressed.
Lin Tianqian chuckled twice and touched the tip of his nose: "Well... when I first entered the city, I was short of money, so I just pawned it."
"Bought? Which shop?!" Honglian's voice suddenly rose, incredulous.
Someone actually dared to claim her as their own?!
"The one diagonally opposite Zilan Pavilion." Lin Tian shrugged. "But if Princess Honglian wants to redeem herself, it's probably too late."
"How could it be too late?!" she asked urgently.
"We just closed down the day before yesterday," Lin Tian said innocently.
The shop's accounts collapsed because of his few strokes of genius. The shopkeeper ran off with the remaining money overnight and disappeared to some remote mountain valley.
"You...you...I don't care! Give me back my necklace! Waaah—" Honglian's little mouth twitched, tears welled up, and she sobbed uncontrollably.
Lin Tian was at a loss for words—hey, hey, this is Hong Lian, the most beloved princess under the Han King, the future Chi Lian who will dominate the martial arts world, how can she wail so haphazardly in the street?
He quickly winked at Han Fei: "Quickly persuade your sister!"
Han Fei turned his head to look at the sky, pretending not to see it.
Lin Tian cursed under his breath—Fine, you wait, I'll make you cry even louder than her later.
The crying drew the attention of passersby, their gazes sharp as needles, their meaning clear: How could a grown man make a girl so heartbroken?
Lin Tian felt a chill run down his spine. If it were any other man wiping away tears in front of him, he would have slapped him to bring him back to his senses; but this person in front of him had eyebrows like distant mountains and eyes like autumn water, and no matter how badly he cried, he couldn't hide his lively and charming nature—he really couldn't bring himself to do it.
Just when I was at my wit's end, a flash of inspiration struck me, and my eyes suddenly lit up.
With a flick of the wrist, a dazzling diamond necklace appeared in the palm of the hand—the seven-colored crystal was perfectly round and large, comparable to a baby's fist, its iridescent light shimmering and shining brightly.
Red Item Card: Rainbow Radiant Diamond Necklace
Description: A master at crushing all arrogance, especially irresistible to young girls. No attribute bonuses, just pure visual overwhelming power…
This item was dropped by a red owl. It was originally intended to be given to Nongyu at a crucial moment, but now—in this urgent situation, it's time to appease Honglian.
Sure enough, as soon as the seven-colored light came into view, Honglian stopped sobbing, staring blankly at the necklace, tears still hanging on her eyelashes, motionless.
"Princess Red Lotus, this is for you." Lin Tian's voice was extremely gentle. "Will it make you feel better?"
"Send...send me?" She looked up at him, her eyes filled with disbelief.
As the apple of the King of Han's eye, she had seen countless treasures, but the one before her was so dazzling that it was almost eerie—its value was at least ten times that of the one she had given to Han Fei.
"Of course." Lin Tian gently placed the necklace on her fingertips.
Without further hesitation, Honglian grabbed it tightly. The icy touch sent a rush of heat up her heart through her fingertips. Her tears were still wet, but a smile had already crept onto her lips.
The more she looked, the more pleasing he became. Her gaze settled on Lin Tian, and she felt increasingly pleased—his features were clear and bright, his demeanor composed, and he truly possessed a certain handsome and dashing charm. She wondered, however, about his martial arts skills. If he truly had some real talent, he would be worthy of this princess… Bah! What nonsense!
"Alright, I'm a magnanimous princess, let's just let this matter drop. If you ever run into trouble in Xinzheng City, just mention my name, Honglian, and I'll take care of you." She put her hands on her hips, raised her chin slightly, and acted like a local tyrant.
"Thank you for your kind words, Princess Honglian." Lin Tian smiled gently.
Out of the corner of her eye, she glanced at Han Fei, who was quietly exhaling, and scoffed inwardly: Ha...Trying to trick me? Do you really think I'm that easy to fool?
"You're my brother's friend, so don't call me princess. Just call me 'Red Lotus'." She waved her hand, her tone straightforward.
Lin Tian then changed the subject: "Honglian, it was indeed my fault for pawning that necklace. But when Brother Han handed it over, he clearly stated that it was just an ordinary ornament, so I didn't investigate further—ultimately, this debt should be attributed to Brother Han."