This scholar is a bit cruel

Chapter 126: First meeting, gentle persuasion to marry into the family, senior sister angrily breaks into the bookstore
First sight of the bookstore.

When Xiao Lan saw Luo Zijun coming in, she quickly notified the people upstairs.

Then, Bier came down with a "thump thump thump".

When Luo Zijun saw her, he deliberately teased her, "Why, did your mistress chase you down because you talked too much?"

"Humph!"

The little girl snorted, ignored him, pouted her lips, and went to the inner room on the first floor.

Luo Zijun smiled and went straight upstairs.

The second floor.

Liu Chujian had changed into a moon-white dress and was holding a teapot, pouring tea for him at the table. When she saw him coming up, she looked at him tenderly and said with a smile, "Brother Zijun, I heard from Bi'er that you are going to sell her, right?"

The words "Brother Zijun" immediately made Luo Zijun's heart melt.

"I'm trying to scare that girl. She's the one who talks too much."

Luo Zijun was afraid that the teapot would scald her, so he quickly went over to take the teapot from her and put it on the table.

Then he asked, "Chu Jian, has anyone come to see you these days?"

When Liu Chujian heard this, he immediately knew what he was going to ask, and said softly, "Someone came to see me this morning. It was a woman from the Jia family. She asked me about the three books. She also asked me if I knew who Jun Chujian was."

Luo Zijun's expression became serious, and he said, "Sure enough, he finally found it."

Liu Chujian looked at the expression on his face and said quickly, "Brother Zijun, I didn't tell her that Jun Chujian was you. I knew I couldn't hide it, so I admitted that I published the book myself. It just so happens that my name and the words Chujian Bookstore are good proof."

Luo Zijun asked, "Do you know the name of the girl from the Jia family?"

Liu Chujian said, "She didn't say. The woman looked to be in her twenties, and was followed by maids, nannies, and guards. She looked like someone of high status in the Jia family. She said that the imperial concubine wanted to know who wrote the book, and they were just asking, and had no other intentions, so I didn't need to be afraid."

Luo Zijun was silent for a moment, then held her hand and said, "Chu Jian, come on, go sit over there, I have something to tell you."

In this situation, he must tell the girl about the Jia family's enemies.

At least, let her be on guard.

Liu Chujian hummed softly, and obediently let him lead the way to the chair and sat down.

Luo Zijun sat down next to her, gently stroked her soft little hand, and said: "Every time I come here, I always take a long detour and come from the alley behind. Do you know why?"

Liu Chujian hesitated for a moment, lowered her head, bit her pink lips lightly, and whispered, "Bi'er said...said you were afraid of being seen by your childhood sweetheart..."

Luo Zijun: “…”

"Don't listen to that girl's nonsense."

Luo Zijun was about to get down to business when the girl next to him suddenly raised her head and asked softly, "Brother Zijun, are you... scared?"

"I... Of course I'm not afraid!"

Luo Zijun sneered and said, "Why should I be afraid of her? She's just a little girl. How can I, a man, be afraid of her? Chu Jian, you don't know that girl has been bullied by me since she was a child. She cried every time I bullied her. When I was a child, I asked her to put on my shoes, kneel down to lick my shoes and socks, and even asked her to wash my clothes. If she dared to resist, I would go up and beat her up and make her scream. So from childhood to adulthood, she is the only one who is afraid of me. How could I be afraid of her?"

Liu Chujian blinked, stared at him and said, "Brother Zijun, why do you look a little guilty? I just asked you casually, but you said so much all at once. It seems a little... trying to cover up something is even more obvious."

"Have it?"

Luo Zijun also blinked and said calmly: "Why should I feel guilty? I just feel that it is necessary to explain to you, so that you don't think that I am a man and can be manipulated by any woman."

Liu Chujian smiled and said, "Why can't a man be controlled by a woman? Brother Zijun, do you feel ashamed?"

Luo Zijun said: "Let's not talk about her anymore. I have something important to tell you."

Liu Chujian nodded and said nothing more. She opened her charming eyes and listened quietly.

Luo Zijun said: "Every time I come here, I take a detour because I am afraid of being followed by my enemy. My enemy is in the Jia Mansion. He is the housekeeper of the Jia Mansion, named Lai Da..."

He told every detail about the revenge for his parents, how his sister got pregnant and was beaten and had a miscarriage, and how he himself was almost beaten to death.

The girl in front of him had already had physical contact with him, so he naturally would not treat her as an outsider anymore.

Liu Chujian listened quietly, and when he heard that the other party had used cruel means to hurt his family, his face suddenly turned pale.

After Luo Zijun finished speaking, he looked at her worriedly and said, "So, now that the Jia family knows about your relationship with me, I'm afraid that person will harm you. It's dangerous to stay in this bookstore. I think you should stay in the mansion for the time being and don't go out."

After listening to this, Liu Chujian pondered for a while and said softly, "Brother Zijun, this is the inner city. No matter how brave that person is, he would not dare to come to the store and hurt people. Also, there is a wooden sign at the door of this bookstore with the logo of the Lin'an County Prince's Mansion. This bookstore is not owned by Chujian alone, but by Princess Liuli of the Lin'an County Prince's Mansion. Not to mention a servant of the Jia family, even the master of the Jia family would not dare to send someone to cause trouble."

"Oh?"

Luo Zijun was surprised: "Princess Liuli?"

Liu Chujian nodded and said, "Chujian had a good relationship with the princess. After returning to the inner city, I met her again. She knew my family situation and took the initiative to help me open this bookstore. If it weren't for the resources of the Prince's Mansion, Chujian, a weak woman, how could she sell books in the inner city. After all, other bookstores are all owned by officials and aristocratic families."

Luo Zijun suddenly realized: "So that's how it is."

Liu Chujian looked at him tenderly and said, "So, Brother Zijun, don't worry about me. Brother Zijun should be careful."

Luo Zijun nodded and said, "I have always been very careful."

After saying this, he suddenly felt his cheeks getting hot.

He had indeed been careful.

However, he had only left the city twice, but was raped by the same female thief twice in a row. I don't know if it was bad luck or just bad luck.

Liu Chujian whispered, "Brother Zijun, do you want revenge?"

Luo Zijun did not hide anything and said, "Of course. I must avenge my parents, my sister, and myself."

Liu Chujian hesitated for a moment and said, "With Brother Zijun's current strength, it is definitely not possible. Brother Zijun must find a way to improve his status and position before he will have a chance."

Luo Zijun said: "I know."

Liu Chujian added: "The imperial examination is one way, but it takes too long, and you don't know what will happen along the way. So, Brother Zijun has to take another path."

Luo Zijun looked at her and said, "First time meeting, which path do you think I should take?"

Liu Chujian's eyes sparkled, and he whispered, "Brother Zijun is so talented, and even the imperial concubine of the Jia family likes his books. The noble ladies of the Jia family must like them too. Moreover, Brother Zijun is so handsome, and all the girls must like him after reading his books. So..."

Luo Zijun asked: "So what?"

Liu Chujian smiled and said, "So, Brother Zijun can find a way to become a noble in the Jia Mansion and become the master of that enemy. That way, it will be easier to take revenge."

Luo Zijun immediately said: "I will not marry any young lady from the Jia family."

Liu Chujian asked in confusion: "Why?"

Luo Zijun looked at her strangely: "First time meeting you, you... don't you like me?"

Liu Chujian was startled, then he chuckled and said, "What are you talking about, brother Zijun? You hugged me, kissed me, and bit me. How could I not like you?"

"Then you..." "Brother Zijun..."

Liu Chujian looked at him tenderly and said, "Chujian said that even if I can only be Brother Zijun's confidante, it is enough. Brother Zijun's revenge is important, and his future is also important. Chujian's family is in decline now, and I can't help Brother Zijun, so I hope Brother Zijun can marry the young lady of the Jia family and fulfill his wish."

Luo Zijun stared at her blankly. When she tried to persuade him, he stretched out his hand and pinched her delicate face, saying, "Stop talking."

Liu Chujian blinked her charming eyes and stopped talking obediently.

"I said, I can't possibly marry any young lady from the Jia family."

Luo Zijun said firmly.

Liu Chujian looked at him tenderly and said softly, "But last night, the young lady from the Jia family said in public that Brother Zijun is the son-in-law that the master of the Jia family has chosen."

Luo Zijun said: "Today, the young lady from the Jia family asked the young lady from the Bai family to ask for my opinion. I directly refused. There is no future."

Liu Chujian was silent for a moment, then his eyes suddenly lit up and he said, "Brother Zijun doesn't like the Jia family, but he actually has another choice. Yesterday, the young lady from the Bai family also took the initiative to speak up for Brother Zijun. Chujian saw that the young lady from the Bai family is very pretty and tall. Zijun can think of a way to win her over. If Brother Zijun becomes the son-in-law of the Bai family, he will naturally not be afraid of that servant from the Jia family."

Luo Zijun was somewhat speechless: "Chu Jian, why do you always try every possible way to cheat on yourself?"

Liu Chujian asked in confusion: "What do you mean by cheating on yourself?"

Luo Zijun shrugged helplessly and said, "Forget it, let's not talk about this. Even if I want revenge, I can't sell my body. Besides, the young lady of the Bai family may not be interested in me. Young ladies from such a family will basically look for someone of equal status. Although I have talent, it is still unknown whether I can pass the imperial examination in the future."

Liu Chujian hesitated for a moment and said, "Actually, Brother Zijun can also marry into the family. If Brother Zijun does, they should be willing."

Luo Zijun: “…”

Liu Chujian felt embarrassed when she saw his expression, and quickly said, "Chujian was just joking, don't be angry, brother Zijun. If I marry into the family, I'm afraid I'll be looked down upon and ridiculed by many people in the future. With brother Zijun's ability, there's no need to do that."

Luo Zijun glanced at the sky outside the window, stood up and said, "Okay, I won't talk to you anymore. I have to go back to practice."

"Practice?"

Liu Chujian was startled when he heard this: "Aren't you studying?"

Luo Zijun said: "Yes, I am studying, but I need to practice the art of calming my mind before I can concentrate on studying."

Liu Chujian asked curiously, "How do you practice?"

Luo Zijun said seriously: "Want to learn? Listen carefully, close your eyes, and repeat in your mind, I am Silly Chujian, I am Silly Chujian... That's it."

Liu Chujian chuckled, pouted her lips, and snorted, "Brother Zijun just loves to tease people."

"Okay, let's go."

Luo Zijun reached out and rubbed her head, then turned back to say goodbye.

Liu Chujian was reluctant to let him go and wanted to ask him to stay here to study, but then he thought that he might have other people to accompany him, so he held back.

She followed him downstairs, sent him to the door, and waved, "Brother Zijun, be careful on the road."

Luo Zijun turned around and said, "Go back, and be careful too."

After that, leave quickly.

Liu Chujian stood at the door for a while, until the other person's back disappeared around the distant corner of the street. Then he sighed inaudibly and turned back to the store.

Shortly after she went upstairs, a cold figure suddenly appeared in the alley outside the shop.

"Zijun...brother..."

Her pretty face was frosty, she narrowed her eyes, looked at the name of the bookstore again, suddenly walked forward and entered the store.

Xiao Lan was sitting at the counter. When she saw the customer come in, she quickly stood up and greeted him.

After seeing the person's face clearly, she was stunned for a moment, and thought to herself: What a beautiful girl, could she be a fairy?
She quickly stepped forward and asked, "Miss, what book do you want to buy?"

As she asked, she secretly looked at the girl in front of her, almost reluctant to take her eyes away.

However, the fairy-like girl in front of her was cold and aloof. She didn't even look at her, and naturally didn't speak to her either.

After walking around the bookshelves on the first floor, she walked straight towards the stairs with a cold face.

Xiao Lan took one look and said quickly, "Miss, our books are all on the first floor. The second floor is a rest area and there are no books to sell."

The cold girl seemed not to hear and continued to go upstairs.

Xiao Lan hurriedly chased after him, and as she followed him, she said, "Miss, you can't go up there. Could you please come down?"

At this time, Bi'er suddenly appeared at the top of the stairs and said coldly, "My dear, upstairs is not a place to sell books. Please go down."

Ever since Young Master Luo came here, no one else was allowed to come upstairs.

She saw that the other party was still going upstairs and was about to step forward to intercept her when the girl suddenly raised her head and gave her a cold look with her beautiful eyes. Her heart suddenly trembled and she froze in place, as if she had fallen into an ice cellar and her whole body was cold.

At this time, Liu Chujian, who heard the voice, also walked over from the bookshelf with a book in his hand. A look of confusion appeared on his face and he looked towards the stairs.

At this time, a cool figure in a plain white dress came up the stairs and looked at her.

When Liu Chujian saw the other person's face clearly and met her cold gaze, his heart suddenly trembled.

Almost at this moment, she seemed to know the other person's identity all of a sudden.

It sounds magical, but it's true.

The girl in front of me is tall, with fair skin, a pure face with a hint of charm. Her whole temperament is cold and elegant, like a pure and unworldly lotus on an iceberg, spotless, or like a delicate flower blooming in the morning sun and dew, beautiful and moving.

It was the first time for her to see such a combination of beauty and temperament, a woman who was poetic and picturesque, elegant and noble, yet charming and delicate, quite contradictory, yet looking extremely harmonious and beautiful.

It really looks like someone walked out of a painting.

Liu Chujian was stunned, his heart beating fast, not because of fear, but because of disbelief.

But at the same time, she felt that it should be so.

Who else could be worthy of a man as outstanding as him except such a stunning beauty?
No wonder, no wonder he looked down upon those noble ladies of the Jia family.

While she was looking at the other person, the other person was also looking at her.

The room suddenly fell into silence for a long time.

When Bi'er came to her senses and was about to stop the girl in front of her, Liu Chujian said softly, "Bi'er, Xiaolan, you two go down first. You are not allowed to come up without my order."

Bier was stunned for a moment, then looked at the cold and strange girl in front of her, and had to go downstairs with Xiaolan.

On the second floor, silence returned.

Another moment of silence.

Liu Chujian suddenly lowered his head, bent down, and bowed to the girl in front of him, lowering his eyebrows and looking gentle, and called softly: "Sister."

(End of this chapter)