Chapter 1336 It wasn't him

Song Chunxue found it amusing. "It's been twenty years. What happened back then doesn't count. You don't need to be my apprentice."

Qi Yun stared at the ground without speaking, his expression complex.

"You've become much more composed than you were twenty years ago. How did you find this place?" Thinking of what happened twenty years ago, Song Chunxue was at peace and no longer held a grudge against him. "You should be a little relieved to see that I'm still alive. Why do you look like this?"

"Since you're here, please come in, sit down, and have a cup of tea," Song Chunxue gestured, "and while you're at it, settle our score."

Qi Yun looked very different; her brows and eyes were melancholy and sad, and the way she looked at him... seemed somewhat familiar.

Song Chunxue looked away, perhaps she was seeing things.

Since he was so cold, she didn't need to invite him in for tea.

She walked into the yard, turned around and closed the gate, intending to laze around at home all day.

"Wait, Master... Master." He stretched out his arm and braced it against the door. "I'd like to ask for a cup of tea."

Song Chunxue was puzzled; his expression seemed as if he had dug up her family's ancestral grave.

So she explained gently, "Twenty years is a long time for ordinary people. I don't blame you for what happened back then, so why make such a fuss? I have some coarse tea here, but I won't cook for you. It just so happens that it's time for my fast."

Qi Yun forced a bitter smile, unable to hide his disappointment.

"After having tea with them, you want to fast when you see me?" He bent down and walked into the courtyard. "But don't worry, I won't bother you too much. I'll leave after having tea."

That would be best.

She's used to being alone and quiet; she shouldn't be running an inn.

She brewed another pot of tea and handed him the tea tray, saying, "Put whatever you want in there."

Qi Yun seemed very interested in all her belongings, examining the tea tray closely before looking up and asking, "Could you give me a few of the porcelain jars on this tray?"

"I have some more, I can give them to you." Song Chunxue felt something was off. "When did you get here?"

She had just told her senior brother this a few days ago on her birthday. How did he know?

Could it be that he arrived a long time ago, and then reappeared when they arrived?

She was too ashamed to face her senior brothers and disciples?

"I've been down the mountain for half a month, but you just didn't notice."

"..." Half a month!

She was being watched for half a month without even realizing it; she still has a long way to go in her cultivation journey!

"How did you manage to keep it from me finding out?"

Qi Yun first poured her tea, and then took out a box of pastries in a sandalwood box from his storage ring.

Upon picking it up, she realized it was still her favorite green sandalwood.

She scoffed, "Having money makes you so great. Using a box made of this kind of material to hold pastries? I'll go down the mountain and give it to the carpenter to make a bracelet for me."

"What I've given you is yours, please do as you please."

"……"Oh!

She couldn't help but comment, "You look even more awkward than before."

Qi Yun rubbed his thumb, avoiding her gaze. "Really? I thought... you would at least miss your little apprentice."

Song Chunxue tapped the table. "Speak clearly, are you possessed?"

Qi Yun tilted his head back and took a sip of tea, which scalded him so much that he shivered.

"This isn't wine, what are you doing now..."

Before she could finish speaking, he stood up, strode over to her, pulled her up from the chair, and then held her tightly in his arms.

"I miss you so much, I really miss you. It has nothing to do with romance or the teacher-student relationship. I miss you like I miss a family member. It's so good to see you alive. Please don't push me away, just let me hold you for a while... All these years, I've been suffering, blaming myself, and feeling guilty. Please, don't push me away."

Hearing his choked and sincere tone, Song Chunxue gently released the force in her hands, which had just been filled with strength.

She jokingly asked, "Then when you meet a woman you like in the future, don't rush to take advantage of her. Be as reserved as the scholars above and below, and coax a wife into your home. Then you'll have your closest family... uh..."

He was incredibly strong, and you could clearly feel him trembling slightly.

It was as if she were such an important person.

This person doesn't resemble Qi Yun.

Her eyes were lowered, she didn't struggle, and she stopped talking, quietly being held tightly in his arms.