The abstinent and powerful minister is cold and aloof during the day, but he adores her in his dream

Chapter 95 Lu Zhan's Test

The two turned their heads at the same time and saw Duan Ling sitting on the deck not far away, flipping skewers in his hands and grilling meat. The grease splattered into the charcoal fire, making a sizzling sound.

The two of them had been so engrossed in admiring the scenery that they hadn't noticed him grilling meat. Now that they saw him, they immediately felt the rich aroma of grilled meat filling the air, and their stomachs began to rumble with hunger.

The two swallowed hard and quickly went over.

Duan Ling handed the two roasted chicken legs to the two men respectively.

Ouyang Zhenzhu accepted the food without ceremony and began to eat it in silence.

"Thank you, Duan Shaoqing," Zhiwan said.

"You're too kind, Cousin Zhiwan." Duan Ling smiled and shook his head. When he turned his head and saw Ouyang Zhenzhu wolfing down her food, his eyes twitched and he said with disdain, "Ouyang Zhenzhu, you really don't have the manners of a lady from a respectable family at all."

“You do have the qualities of a scion of a prominent family,” Ouyang Zhenzhu replied.

Duan Ling was feeling rather smug when he heard the little girl say, "He embodies all the vices of aristocratic scions!"

Duan Ling: "..."

He laughed angrily, "You're completely oblivious to the saying 'He who eats another's food is bound to do his bidding'! Give me back my chicken leg!"

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Zhenzhu quickly finished the chicken leg and placed the bone beside him, saying, "Here you go!"

Duan Ling was so angry that his teeth ached. He pointed at her with his finger and scolded, "You brat!"

Ouyang Zhenzhu didn't care at all. Instead, when he wasn't paying attention, she picked up another grilled fish and ate it.

Duan Ling gritted his teeth, "That's for Lao Lu Zhi!"

Ouyang Zhenzhu held the fish, made a face at him, and quickly ran away.

Duan Ling: "..."

Zhi Wan couldn't help but chuckle. Hearing that the fish was for Lu Zhanzhi, she turned around and looked around before asking, "Duan Shaoqing, where did my cousin go?"

"Old Lu is looking at case files in his room," Duan Ling said dejectedly, placing the cooked vegetables on a plate and handing it to Zhiwan. "Your cousin has been looking at case files all afternoon; he must be tired and hungry. Take this to him."

Zhiwan accepted it. She originally wanted Shuang'er or Granny Fang to deliver it, but after looking around, she didn't see anyone and had to give up.

It's not far at all.

Zhiwan carried the plate to Lu Zhan's cabin.

Not seeing Chen Jiu outside the cabin, she had no choice but to knock on the door.

A short while later, the door opened, and Lu Zhan's tall and slender figure appeared at the door.

Seeing his cousin standing outside the door, he paused for a moment, then asked in a cool voice, "What is it?"

Zhiwan quickly handed over the plate in her hand, saying, "Duan Shaoqing asked me to bring you some food."

Lu Zhan glanced down at it but didn't take it. "I don't like these roasted foods."

"What?" Zhiwan looked surprised. "But Duan Shaoqing said that these were grilled for you. Duan Shaoqing's cooking skills are very good, and the taste is very good. Moreover, this fish is also fresh. I heard that it was caught from the river and grilled."

Seeing the little girl's earnest explanation, which was quite adorable, Lu Zhan's lips curled up slightly, and his expression softened. "Then eat more."

Seeing that he really didn't want to eat, Zhiwan felt a little disappointed, but she didn't want to force him, so she said in a soft voice, "Then I'll go."

Lu Zhan thought for a moment and called out to her, "Wait a minute."

Zhiwan turned to look at him, "Cousin, is there anything else you need?"

Lu Zhan lowered his eyes, his long, raven-feather eyelashes drooping slightly, half-concealing his dark pupils. His thin lips were slightly pursed, revealing a hint of restrained asceticism. His whole being was unfathomable, making it impossible for anyone to fathom his inner thoughts.

Zhiwan was stunned. She had always known that her cousin was handsome, but she had never dared to look at him closely.

Upon closer inspection, she was awestruck.

Zhiwan's breath hitched, and she already had the material for the next painting in her mind.

She really wanted to run back to her cabin right now and start drawing.

"Sit!" After a long pause, the man said in a low voice, pointing with his long, slender hand to the chair outside the cabin.

Zhiwan snapped out of her daze, held her breath, and carefully sat down, placing the plate on the small table.

Lu Zhan sat down as well. Seeing his cousin sitting upright and listening attentively, he paused and softened his voice, saying, "You don't need to be so reserved. Finish your food first."

"Yes," Zhiwan replied absentmindedly, then lowered her head and ate in small bites.

She held the skewer in one hand and rested the other on the table, supporting the plate with a very demure gesture.

Lu Zhan's gaze involuntarily fell on her slender fingers.

My cousin not only has a beautiful face, but her hands are also exceptionally beautiful.

Lu Zhan thought to himself calmly.

Realizing what he was thinking, he frowned and politely looked away.

Seeing that Zhiwan had almost finished eating, he asked in a casual tone, "Is Ouyang Zhenzhu skilled in painting?"

Zhiwan's thoughts were still on her painting. Upon hearing this, she reacted somewhat slowly, blinking her peach blossom eyes as she asked, "What did you say, cousin?"

Seeing that she looked a little confused, Lu Zhan frowned slightly. Why did his cousin seem a little absent-minded?

He suppressed his doubts and asked again casually, "Is Ouyang Zhenzhu skilled in painting?"

This time, Zhiwan heard clearly and shook her head. "She's not good at painting. Why is my cousin asking this?"

Lu Zhan paused for a moment, then said calmly, "This morning, I saw her carrying some picture books."

Zhiwan instantly calmed down. Her cousin had indeed seen it and was now specifically asking about it. She couldn't help but think of what he had said when she boarded the ship that day.

Fearing that her cousin might think Ouyang Zhenzhu was an improper person and kick her off the ship, she quickly explained, "Zhenzhu likes to look at picture books and sometimes speaks without thinking, but she is actually very polite and conservative."

“Conservative and conservative?” Lu Zhan’s tone rose slightly.

If Ouyang Zhenzhu were to be conservative and proper, she would loudly proclaim the words "thin horse" and hold some erotic picture books in her arms.
"So, you've also seen Ouyang Zhenzhu's picture album?" Lu Zhan looked at her thoughtfully.

Zhiwan's heart sank, and she quickly denied it, "No, I didn't see it!" When she saw her cousin looking at her, she clenched her hands and lowered her eyes, saying, "I heard from Granny Fang that Pearl came to see me this morning with a picture book. I guess she wanted to show it to me, but when I went to see her just now, she didn't mention it. I guess she was embarrassed."

"Hmm." Lu Zhan nodded. His cousin was so pure and innocent; she must not have been tainted by those things.

When Zhiwan saw that he believed her, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Where did she get those picture books?" Lu Zhan asked in turn.

“It must have been bought from a bookstore,” Zhiwan said.

Bought it from a bookstore?

That was not drawn by Ouyang Zhenzhu herself.

That makes sense. With Ouyang Zhenzhu's impulsive nature, how could she possibly calm down and paint?
Lu Zhan quietly breathed a sigh of relief. When he looked up, he met the little girl's curious, almond-shaped eyes. He paused for a moment, then asked calmly, "What is it?"

"No." Zhiwan lowered her eyes, feeling a little strange. Her cousin seemed relieved just now. Why was that?
I did my best today, and I'll try to update one more chapter tomorrow. Thank you all for your support, and happy May Day!

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