This is perhaps life.

Zhu Xian poured wine for Qin Luo in a large bowl, saying, "What are you standing there for? Come and eat."

Qin Luo put the farm tools back in their place, then sat down at the table. Looking at the table full of dishes, he asked in confusion, "There are only two of us, why did you prepare so much food?"

"We feed the pigs the food we can't finish."

"Woof woof!"

The little white dog wagged its tail.

On the table are stir-fried pork belly with toon leaves, stir-fried cabbage, stir-fried eggs with chives, stewed pork chops with bamboo shoots, fried small fish, and various pickled vegetables.

Qin Luo had wanted to eat stir-fried toon leaves with cured pork for a long time. He picked up his bowl and chopsticks to taste it.

"Ah Zhu, your cooking is really good."

"Eat more if you like it."

Qin Luo nodded with a smile. He thought of his junior sister's mother; they were both excellent cooks.

"Come on, let's drink!"

Zhu Xian was the first to pick up his wine bowl.

Qin Luo picked up his wine bowl and said with a smile, "Drink less, don't get drunk again."

"What a joke, you think you can get me drunk?"

Zhu Xian drank it all in one gulp.

Qin Luo just smiled and didn't say anything. He took a sip of wine, put down the bowl, and continued eating the dishes on the table, while the little white dog kept wagging its tail beside him.

As the last rays of sunlight disappeared into the courtyard, Zhu Xian lit a candle as usual.

After Qin Luo finished gnawing on a rib, he fed the bone to the little white dog at his feet, and the little white dog wagged its tail happily.

The night was quiet, and the banquet was halfway through. Zhu Xian looked into Qin Luo's eyes and said solemnly, "Qin Luo, do you know why I cooked so many dishes for you?"

"Because I helped you with the work?"

Zhu Xian shook her head slightly, "Is all that farm work you did worth such a big meal?"

"not worth!"

Qin Luo answered with a smile.

“I admire you. If you are willing to assist me, I will do everything in my power to give you the reward you desire.”

Qin Luo didn't think much of it. He said seriously, "Your Highness, thank you for your appreciation, but I prefer a free and unrestrained life and do not want to get involved in court affairs."

Zhu Xian wasn't surprised; she had guessed Qin Luo would refuse. "I have a good relationship with Ying'er, but I don't like Wushang Temple. If you're willing to assist me, Longhu Temple can replace Wushang Temple in the future, and even become the state religion of Great Xia."

"The food is getting cold, let's eat the food first."

"I'm gradually starting to understand Ying'er's feelings."

"How did you feel?"

"Let's finish our food first."

Half an hour later, the dishes on the table were all eaten, and the two jars of "Immortal's Wine" were also finished.

Zhu Xian was fast asleep, lying on the table. Qin Luo shook his head helplessly. He had originally wanted to ask her how she was feeling, but now he could only carry her back to her room and wash her face.

Qin Luo washed the bowls, tidied up the yard, and left. When he walked to the wisteria-covered bridge, the little white dog followed him.

"Let's go back."

Qin Luo waved his hand.

The little white dog ran back two steps, and when it turned around again, Qin Luo had already disappeared.

As night fell, when the little white dog returned to the yard, Zhu Xian stood under the plum tree, looking in the direction Qin Luo had left. "I hope you're not her nemesis."