Insufficient balance

  The man in white suddenly stood up and said coldly, "Take the lead," but he didn't even glance at the 10,000 taels of silver on the table. Instead, a small servant beside him stared at the silver on the table, his feet trembling with excitement. 10,000 taels, oh heavens! He could marry 100 wives with that amount.

  Ning Xiang's expression changed slightly, and he smiled: "Good".

  At this time, Yi Han couldn't let the bodyguard he had set his sights on be snatched away by someone else. He got up from the ground in a sorry state, casually dusting himself off with a few slaps, and said with an air of nonchalance: "May I invite you to join me in tasting some fine wine?" Ning Xiang smiled slightly and nodded, not minding Yi Han's rustic attire at all.

  Four people came to the room where Ning Xiang lived, which was not an ordinary compartment. The room was very large and was a suite, with the bedroom and living room separated by a screen, which avoided many awkwardness.

  Ning Jian stood respectfully close behind Ning Xiang, while the man in white followed from a distance.

  Yi Han, Ning Jian, and the man in white sat down, adding some small dishes to aid their drinking. A jar of unopened Niang Hong was brought out, it seemed that Ning Xiang had made arrangements early on. What's strange is that there were four chairs, but Ning Jian only stood behind Ning Xiang without sitting down.

  Ning Jian's eyes occasionally shot hostile glances at the man in white, who seemed to sense Ning Jian's hostility but didn't flinch in the slightest.

  The seal was broken, and a strong aroma of pure and unadulterated wine wafted out. Wine has its good and bad points: first is the aroma, second is the taste, and third is the aftertaste. This aroma was already top-notch; I wonder how the taste would be? Unable to bear the cold, I couldn't help but feel a strong desire to try it, my mouth watering in anticipation.

  Suddenly, a man in white clothes next to him seemed to have looked at Yi Han with deep meaning.

  Ning poured a cup for the man in white first, with a wine jug that had a mouth as wide as a plate and a small cup as thin as a finger. The wine jug looked strange when it was being poured, but strangely, it didn't feel heavy at all in Ning's hand, like a living thing. A thin silver thread of water slowly flowed into the small cup, filling it to the brim without spilling a single drop. He then asked the man in white, "How should I address you, brother?"

  "Yan Luo", the man in white clothes still spoke in a cold tone, this man who didn't smile or laugh easily wasn't buying Ning Xiang's enthusiastic display.

  Yi Han smiled as he looked at Ning Xiang, whose hands were long and white, flexible and soft, with elegant movements that had a somewhat feminine demeanor. When he first saw Ning Xiang, he was suspicious whether Ning Xiang was a woman disguised as a man, but since there was no prominent bulge on her chest, he couldn't confirm it for the time being.

  Just now, when walking with Ning Xiang, he deliberately leaned towards him. There was a faint, unique fragrance on Ning Xiang's body that only women possessed. In this regard, his sense of smell was more sensitive than ordinary people and could detect scents that others couldn't.

  Although Ning Xiang uses other fragrances to cover it up, he can't escape his nose after all. Despite this, he still only has 50% confidence, and in the past, he also encountered some strange men who had this unique body fragrance of women on them.

  I'll try to probe his chest again in a moment to see if there's any material, thinking of this, I start to indulge in fantasies, but my facial expression is still dignified and composed.

  After pouring a cup for Yan Luo, Ning Xiang poured another one for Yi Han, "Brother, what should I call you?"

  "Ning brother, it's getting cold down there", Yi Han responded to Ning Xiang's enthusiasm with a smile. The white-clothed man beside him suddenly trembled slightly, his eyes flashing with an eerie light, before quickly returning to his usual calm demeanor. This tiny movement was still caught by Ning Jian, who had been paying attention to him all along.

  Ning Xiang poured himself a cup and said: "Yan brother, Yi brother, let's have a drink first and taste the wine, then we can chat freely."

  Yi Han smiled and said: "Good, let's finish it off" After finishing speaking, he didn't show any courtesy and drank it all in one gulp, praising: "Good wine, I didn't expect Brother Ning to have such good wine hidden away".

  Ning Xiang, however, was not as bold and rough as Yi Han. He slightly covered his mouth with his sleeve, slowly drinking the wine. After one cup, Ning Xiang's lips became even more moist and red, while the white-clothed man only took a light sip.

  Yi Han smiled and said: "Brother Yan, Brother Ning both said they were done, why did you just take a light sip?"

  As soon as he heard this, the white-clothed man's face suddenly turned icy and coldly said: "I advise you to mind your own business, I'll drink however I want".

  Ning Xiang hastily eased the atmosphere, "Yi brother, Yan brother is probably no match for wine, no need to force it".

  This person's ability as a bodyguard is not weak, it's just that his emotions are not very stable. Who knows, one day he might go crazy and lose his life for no reason. Thinking about this made my interest in Yan Luo greatly decrease.

  Ning Xiangdao said: "Yi brother, where are you headed this time?"

  Yi Han smiled and said: "Qin Huai", after finishing speaking, he picked up the wine jug and poured a cup for Ning Xiang and himself.

  Ning Xiang lightly sipped a mouthful, through the thin lip slit, a bright pink small tongue could be seen rolling the wine into her throat, her eyes half-closed, with a delicate and silly expression of savoring the fine wine. Yi Han only took a glance, was stunned for a moment, and then felt his heart racing wildly. He knew he had already been attracted to this woman dressed as a man.

  Ning Xiang said: "Oh, what a coincidence! I'm also going to Jinling. It seems that you and I are destined to meet, but I don't know what brings you to Jinling." Yi Han took a sip of his drink, chasing away the distant thoughts in his mind, and composed himself just as he was about to respond. Ning Xiang suddenly raised his hand, stopping him from speaking, saying: "Don't say anything yet, let me guess." Yi Han smiled slightly and gazed intently at the other man.

  Ning Xiang looked at Yi Han, their eyes met and suddenly shifted away, smiling: "It just so happens that the Qinhuai Lantern Festival is being held now. I'm guessing Brother Yi wants to go admire the flowers. It's said that the Ten Beauties of Qinhuai are all stunning women from all over the world. Could it be that Brother Yi also has this interest and isn't willing to come a thousand miles for nothing?"

  Yi Han smiled slightly and said, "I rarely go out, I just knew when I was downstairs that it coincided with the Qinhuai Lantern Festival, as for the top ten beauties of Qinhuai, I've only heard of them."

  Ning Xiang smiled and said: "Although the Ten Beauties of Qinhuai are beautiful, I know that at least one person is far more beautiful than all ten beauties gathered together."

  Yi Han exclaimed: "Who is it, that makes Brother Ning think they are more sensational than the gathering of the Ten Beauties?"

  Ning Xiang faintly said: "Cloud Pavilion Night."

  "Yún guān yè, nán dào tā zhǎng de měi yàn jué lún, guān jué tiān xià ma?" Yì Hán rěn bù zhù wèn dào.

  Translation:

  "What's so special about her? Is she really the most beautiful woman in the world?", Yi Han couldn't help but ask.

  Ning Xiang burst out laughing and said: "Brother Yi, your words are quite wrong."

  Yi Han asked in surprise: "What did Brother Ning mean by what he just said?"

  He waved his hand, and said calmly: "Brother Yi, I say your words are wrong, not because Yun Guan Ye is beautiful and unparalleled, but because you compare Yun Guan Ye with those courtesans. The top ten beauties of Qin Huai may be stunningly beautiful, but they are still people from the pleasure quarters. And who is Yun Guan Ye? The number one extraordinary woman in the world! Just talking about her pure and bright beauty like a clear moon, let alone her temperament and elegance, how many famous heroes would willingly submit to her? What kind of woman can be compared with her? That's why I sighed at Brother Yi's words just now."

  Yi Han's face was filled with astonishment, for he had never seen a woman like her before, and he wondered if fate would allow him to meet her again someday.

  Yan Luo, who had been quietly silent all along, suddenly spoke up and said: "What's so special about this Cloud Watching Night? I'd like to see it for myself."

  Ning Xiang and Ning Jian both thought that Yan Luo's words were too arrogant, although Yan Luo was indeed a skilled fighter, but comparing himself to the famous Yun Guan Ye was just too much. Ning Jian didn't hide the disdain on her face, as Yun Guan Ye was her master's only rival, while this man in front of them was only worthy of being her own rival. Ning Xiang just smiled slightly and said: "Brother Yan, good ambition".

  "This is self-confidence, it has nothing to do with arrogance."

  Ning Xiang was taken aback, not expecting Yan Luo to repeatedly show him no respect. A cold glint flashed in the corner of his eye, but he burst out laughing, a hearty and generous smile on his face, saying: "Yi brother, come, let's drink!"

  Yi Han said: "Ning brother, this small cup I drink is not refreshing, how about we change to a big bowl?" Hehe, Yi Han already had full confidence that Ning Xiang was a woman. From a young age, he had been surrounded by women and was familiar with their physical characteristics, speech, and behavior. He would get you drunk, and then pretend to be drunk himself.

  Ning Xiang was taken aback, he had never tried it this way before, he usually drank very elegantly, and since Yi Han had already said so, he couldn't refuse.

  The two of them clinked their large bowls together, and without saying a word, "Cheers!" was all that was said before Yi Han downed his drink in one gulp. Ning Xiangxue followed Yi Han's lead, but the strong liquor caught her off guard and she choked, coughing several times. However, this feeling of not having to put on airs was indeed refreshing. As a member of the aristocracy from birth, every move she made had been elegant and refined since childhood, with perfect manners and etiquette. This had become second nature to her, even when no one else was around. She had never thought that today, in front of others, she would be so uninhibited.

  Yi Han burst out laughing and deliberately provoked Ning: "Brother Ning, why don't you just change to a smaller cup?"

  Ning Xiang suddenly looked displeased and said: "What's with this talk?" After finishing speaking, he personally poured another full cup.

  "This time Ning Xiang took the lead and drank as a sign of respect. After the first drink, this time was much better, and she found that drinking could also be so enjoyable."

  Yan Luo and Ning Jian quietly watched as the two of them drank bowl after bowl, and before long, a vat of wine was finished by the pair.

  Ning Xiang laughed and said: "Yi brother, drinking with you today is really enjoyable, it's hard to find someone who understands me"

  He pretended to be drunk, grasping Ning Xiang's hand with one hand, thinking to himself, wow, what a smooth and delicate hand, this woman must come from a wealthy family, just look at how well-maintained her small hands are. With a mouthful of alcohol fumes, he said, "Brother Ning, it's hard to find someone who understands me."

  Ning Xiang's face suddenly changed when he was caught by Yi Han, and Ning Jian behind him saw it with an icy face, about to draw his sword, but was pressed down by Ning Xiang, "Brother Yi, you're drunk, the night is deep, let's just stop here".

  Yi Han's hand didn't stop caressing Ning Xiang's small hand, his mouth saying: "I'm not drunk, I can still drink".

  Ning Jian stood by with an icy expression, his right hand tightly gripping the hilt of his sword. With just a wave from his master, he would immediately behead this impudent man.

  Yan Luo watched this scene with a cold eye, counting in her heart, but remained calm and composed.

  Yi Han wasn't stupid, his pair of eyes were always paying attention to the situation around him, he was on the edge of life and death, but with beauty in front of him, he was bold and daring, touching a few more times, feeling that soft and delicate touch, before reluctantly letting go.

  At the moment when Ning Xiang was about to explode, he let go of Ning Xiang's hand, and Ning Jian's tense face finally relaxed.

  Ning Jian said: "Yi brother, let's stop here, I feel a bit tired".

  Yi Han's eyes sparkled with a drunken glint as he said, "Ning brother, I don't know if your bed is big enough, but since we're old friends, why don't the four of us share a bed together?"

  Yan Luo suddenly waved his sleeve and left the table, Ning Xiang's face showed a hint of surprise, but Yi Han lazily ignored him, that little white face is not around, I can enjoy it alone.

  Ning Xiang smiled and said: "Yi brother, I'm used to sleeping alone, let's just forget it."

  Yi Han's face showed a hint of regret, "Ning brother, my room is just nearby, if you change your mind, you can come find me".

  Ning Xiang smiled and invited Yi Han to the door. Before leaving, Yi Han suddenly hugged Ning Xiang tightly. Ning Xiang's face changed greatly, she was not mentally prepared at all, it was her first time being hugged by a man.

  Yi Hanxin smiled, her waist was slender and her shoulders were narrow, but her chest muscles were so robust. Little girl, this dumb debt is all yours now.