Chapter 26 He Loves His Master, Let's Go See the Fireflies
Jiang Yuemian finally got a good night's sleep today, sleeping until noon.
until--
A hurried voice came from inside: "A-Mian? Are you up yet?" The voice then knocked on the door.
Who else could that loud voice be but Qianshanzui?
Jiang Yuemian rubbed her sleepy eyes, lazily dressed, slipped on her shoes, and went to open the door.
Hmm... She and Ah Que came back yesterday and did some civil service exam questions. Unexpectedly, the more she did, the more energetic she became. When she looked up again, it was already late at night. Only then did she put down her pen, pack up, and go to sleep.
Jiang Yuemian gently pushed open the door, and what came into view was Qian Shanzui's picturesque face. However, he was frowning at this moment, seemingly helpless, and his face also had an expression that said, "I knew you could still sleep so much."
Before Jiang Yuemian could react, he rudely squeezed through the door, shouting as he walked, "Have you forgotten the banquet I told you about yesterday?"
Jiang Yuemian rubbed her ears, which had been disturbed by the noise, feeling a little guilty. She seemed to have really forgotten about it.
"Don't pretend you can't hear me!" Qian Shanzui was furious. How could Ah Mian be so irresponsible all the time?
Jiang Yuemian, ever the unserious one, chimed in with an explanation: "I didn't forget, I didn't forget! Oh dear, I was just sleep-deprived!"
Jiang Yuemian tried to explain, but she had to. Qian Shanzui had always been the type to hold a grudge, and if she really said she'd forgotten, he would nag her about it for the rest of his life.
She didn't want to keep dealing with this guy.
"Really?" Qian Shan Zui didn't believe it.
"Really, really," Jiang Yuemian quickly expressed her sincerity.
Qian Shan Zui stared intently at Jiang Yue Mian's expression, but finding no trace of lying, he stopped talking about it.
Jiang Yuemian was finally relieved.
"Okay, you know that's good. Hurry up and get ready. What kind of mess is this? I'll be waiting for you in the front hall." Qian Shanzui got up from his seat, turned around and walked out. His voice could still be heard even after he had walked a long way.
well.
......
When Jiang Yuemian finished getting ready and went to the front hall, Qianshan Zui was already there, and Chen Que was also seated.
When Jiang Yuemian appeared, a glint flashed in Shen Que's eyes. He didn't speak at first, but his gaze followed Jiang Yuemian closely. Only when Jiang Yuemian approached did he raise the corners of his lips and stand up to greet her at an angle that perfectly showcased his appearance: "Master."
Before the clear, crisp sound reached her, Jiang Yuemian first smelled the fragrance of bamboo.
She thought for a moment before realizing it was Ah Que's scent.
It smells strangely nice.
She looked at Chen Que again.
His bright face accentuated his youthful charm, but... um... Ah Que seems to have changed his clothes. This outfit looks like the one he bought when he went out with Ah Que last time.
It's strangely beautiful.
Jiang Yuemian glanced at it a few more times.
Shen Que was satisfied to see the amazement in Jiang Yuemian's eyes, and the smile on his lips widened.
As expected, Master liked it. He started dressing up more often afterward. Come to think of it, who wouldn't like someone around them to be good-looking?
When Jiang Yuemian sat down next to Shen Que, the hem of his clothes was already curled up.
Qianshanzui, sitting at the head of the table, glanced at the two of them suspiciously a few times.
Then it became clear.
Oh, no wonder it's a little fox. I wonder if the little fox understands my feelings.
What's even stranger is that Amian didn't seem to find anything wrong with it?
His face showed an expression of anticipation, as if he were watching a good show.
Let him add fuel to the fire.
So he cleared his throat lightly: "Cough cough."
The sudden sound immediately caught their attention.
Shen Que composed himself, while Jiang Yuemian frowned as she looked at Qianshan Zui.
What for now?
Seeing that both of their attention was drawn, he said, "Oh my, Ah Mian, it's been years since I've seen you, and I haven't seen anyone around you who cares about you."
Upon hearing this, Shen Que was taken aback. He seemed to realize that his master needed a Daoist partner. If he had a Daoist partner, his master would not be able to accompany him at all times.
Thinking of this, his eyes lowered slightly.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuemian seemed to think he was making a fuss over nothing, wondering why he suddenly brought this up out of nowhere: "What? You have one?"
You don't even let anyone see it.
Qian Shan Zui adjusted his posture, his face beaming with a smile, and said in an ambiguous tone, "I've been waiting for you."
These words abruptly interrupted Chen Que's thoughts.
His dark eyes swirled with crimson light, his hand clenched into a fist under the table, his fingers turning white, but he said nothing.
Jiang Yuemian didn't notice Shen Que's odd behavior, but thought Qian Shanzui was talking strangely today. She retorted, "Don't say such disgusting things. Don't you like men?"
After saying that, ignoring Qian Shan Zui's wicked chuckle, he turned around, picked up a grape from the table, and tasted it.
As soon as it touched her lips, her eyes lit up, and she quickly grabbed another one and handed it to Chen Que, saying, "Chue, try this, it's delicious."
However, Chen Que was in a bad mood. Like a puppet on a string, he took the food, put it in his mouth without tasting it, and said woodenly, "Delicious."
"Tsk."
Qianshanzui watched their interaction with great leisure.
Ugh, that's making my teeth ache.
A fool who subconsciously keeps thinking about things.
A passionate little fox who mistakenly believes it's a bond between master and disciple.
These two people, really, tsk tsk.
I wonder if his words today will enlighten that little fox.
He's really worried himself sick about Ah Mian's marriage.
…
Before long, it was time for the banquet.
Qianshanzui: "Let's go, it's time for the main character to appear." Jiang Yuemian was speechless at his cheeky tone.
Shen Que also got up and followed Jiang Yuemian.
When the three arrived, the banquet hall was already full of people.
Only three seats remained empty.
Qian Shan Zui swaggered ahead, while Jiang Yue Mian and Shen Que followed behind, not trying to steal the spotlight.
However, the two of them possessed an extraordinary aura that could not be ignored.
"Huh? Who are these two? They look quite distinguished!"
"You don't recognize him? This is Sword Venerable's good friend, the Moon-Gazing Immortal Venerable of Liwen Palace!" the man said proudly.
"Oh my! Is this really the Moon-Gazing Immortal? And the stunning young man beside her, could he be the disciple she recently took in?"
"nature."
"Oh dear, the Moon-Gazing Immortal and our Sword Venerable have been friends since childhood. They look like a perfect match, a handsome man and a beautiful woman."
Shen Que pursed his lips upon hearing this.
The sound continued.
"Hehe, our Second City Lord is also the senior sister of the Moon-Gazing Immortal Venerable, so it's naturally a double blessing."
Shen Que endured it all, but finally couldn't hold back any longer and glared at the voice.
The two men immediately fell silent upon noticing the gaze.
However, he muttered to himself, "This disciple of the Immortal Venerable looks rather fierce."
"Yeah yeah."
"..."
Shen Que found it noisy.
Suddenly, he felt a warmth in his hand; Jiang Yuemian had grasped his hand.
He felt the noise had subsided.
Jiang Yuemian looked up and saw that the restlessness between Shen Que's brows had vanished, leaving only a comforted joy.
She sighed helplessly; he really had the mentality of a child.
After taking their seats, Jiang Yuemian became merely a figurehead. The banquet was rather dull, and she was somewhat bored, so she secretly whispered to Shen Que, acting as if she wanted everyone to know.
Qianshanzui: "..."
Until the entire room suddenly fell silent.
Jiang Yuemian only then realized something was wrong and looked up, only to see that everyone around her was looking at her and Aque.
"..."
Oh, we've been found out.
She had no choice but to straighten her posture awkwardly, and Chen Que sat up straight again as if nothing had happened.
After the banquet ended, Jiang Yuemian whispered to Shen Que, "Don't ever come again." So boring...
Shen Que felt that his master was inexplicably cute, and his gaze towards Jiang Yuemian was as tender as water.
Qianshanzui: "I can't stand your sticky expressions." So annoying, so annoying, he also wants to find a Daoist partner.
Jiang Yuemian calmly replied, "Oh, watch your words."
Chen Que's good mood vanished, and he became hostile towards Qian Shan Zui.
"......" Go, go, go! You're leaving tomorrow!!!
"Alright, then Ah Que and I are leaving." Jiang Yuemian said, and before Qian Shanzui could react, she pulled him away.
She didn't turn back until she reached the door, saying, "Ah Que and I have important business to attend to, so we'll leave tomorrow. We'll come see you again next time."
Chen Que's eyes lit up.
Qian Shan Zui's expression froze instantly; he didn't really want them to leave!
However, he will leave sooner or later; I can't stay with him forever.
His expression turned forlorn.
Jiang Yuemian couldn't stand Qian Shanzui's deathly expression: "I'll come see you when I have time!" He was being as fussy and nagging as an old woman.
Then he added, "By the way, there's no need to see us off tomorrow. Ah Que and I will leave as soon as we wake up." Then he took Shen Que without looking back.
After the two left, Qianshanzui remained, laughing in place.
The two were walking on the road.
"Master and Sword Master have an excellent relationship," Shen Que affirmed softly.
Jiang Yuemian thought about it carefully: "Of course, we grew up together."
Growing up together... childhood sweethearts, how enviable!
She is different from him after all.
Shen Que said no more.
Jiang Yuemian added, "We'll be leaving tomorrow. Tonight I'll take Aque to see the fireflies; there aren't any fireflies like this anywhere else."
Hearing this, Shen Que was not pleased. His master must have watched it many times to be so familiar with it, and it was obvious who he had watched it with.
However, he couldn't refuse his master after all, so he steadied himself and said, "Okay."
In the middle of the night, the two appeared in the valley behind the city lord's mansion, where fireflies were slowly appearing.
Unlike others, they are snow-white.
It is truly unique.
Jiang Yuemian pulled Chen Que to find a place to sit.
"Ah Que, look, isn't it pretty?"
"Hmm." His voice was muffled.
“I’ll let them come over.”
Shen Que, however, was lost in his own thoughts.
The Master and the Sword Master look like a perfect match.
Jiang Yuemian stepped forward and cast a spell.
step.
Does Master also like Sword Master?
Two steps.
But Master said he would only be with me.
Three steps.
Master is a liar.
Four steps.
But I don't want to be separated from my master.
Five steps.
Why do I have this thought?
Six steps.
I long to be with my master forever.
Seven steps.
Jiang Yuemian had finished casting the spell, and the snow-white fireflies gradually surrounded her, making her cyan dress stand out even more in the white light.
Jiang Yuemian turned her head, a bright smile blooming on her face, and shouted, "A-Que!"
He looked up.
The celestial being's radiant smile bloomed in his heart, and he was slightly dazed by it.
After a long while, the frustration in his heart slowly dissipated, and he remembered that smile little by little.
At that moment, he understood why.
Why would I care about what others say?
His brows and eyes gradually softened, and his tense body relaxed instantly.
A thousand words can be summed up in one phrase—
I am delighted.
They are not master and disciple, nor friends, but lovers who wish to become Daoist partners.
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Author's Note: Here it comes, the puppy has confirmed its feelings.
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