Jun Wuji and Di Beiyao were dressed in ordinary clothes belonging to noble families, but this could not conceal their extraordinary bearing.
The shrewd shopkeeper hurriedly stepped forward and said, "It is truly an honor for our shop to have three distinguished guests. What would you like to order?"
Our signature dishes include steamed sea bass, braised lion's head meatballs, and fine Shaoxing wine. What would you three gentlemen like to order?
Di Beiyao rested his chin on his hand, thought for a moment, and said, "I'll have a steamed sea bass, braised pork meatballs, three bowls of rice, and a tofu and fish bone soup."
"Alright! Please wait a moment, sir." The smile on his face vanished as he turned away.
Tch, seeing these two with such an extraordinary air about them, I thought they'd be quite dashing. Looks like he was mistaken!
After Di Beiyao finished ordering, he remembered that Jun Wuji was still there, and gave an awkward smile.
I originally intended to address him as "Lord," but then I remembered what Jun Wuji had said before.
He swallowed back the words that were about to come out. "...Is the food to your liking?"
Jun Wuji smiled slightly, "What Madam ordered is naturally excellent."
Di Beiyao "..."
Qingfeng "..."
Forgive his treason; he felt that his lord was becoming more and more shameless!
However, seeing the faint smile on Jun Wuji's face, I suddenly felt that this kind of master was quite good.
The previous ruler was good, but he lacked a bit of humanity. The current ruler is becoming more and more like a living, breathing person. If the Queen Mother in the afterlife knew this, she would be very happy!
The food was served quickly, and the three of them were halfway through their meal when they heard the sound of a carriage coming from the entrance of the inn.
Jun Wuke walked in, fanning himself with a fan. Jun Wuke also saw them.
He walked straight towards them, and Qingfeng, seeing this, quickly stood up.
Jun Wuke sat down by herself. "Big brother and sister-in-law, what a coincidence! I didn't expect to run into you again."
"Pfft...cough cough cough!"
What the heck?! Big brother and sister-in-law?! What is this guy trying to say that's sure to shock us?!
She really is as annoying as ever! Looks like she didn't hit her hard enough last time!
Jun Wuji was pleased by Jun Wuke's words and said in a rare good tone, "It is quite a coincidence, Third Brother, would you like to have something to eat together?"
Jun Wuji's unusually good attitude made Jun Wuke pause for a moment in surprise.
Seeing Jun Wuji's gaze, which had never left Di Beiyao, she understood.
Peach Blossom's eyes flickered, and she chuckled softly, "Then, I shall humbly accept your offer."
Lin Lei instructed the innkeeper to add two more sets of bowls and chopsticks, and two more dishes.
Lin Lei and Qingfeng were also invited to sit down and eat together, and the two of them finally sat down.
After the group finished their meal, they intended to go their separate ways, but Jun Wuke shamelessly stuck to them.
They said it would be good to travel together so we could look out for each other, or something like that.
And so, the two carriages traveled side by side toward Jiangnan.
Night fell quickly, and the stars twinkled in the sky.
Unable to find an inn nearby, the group had no choice but to find an open space.
They built a campfire, intending to make do like this for the night.
Di Beiyao idly poked at the fire with a long branch, while the system's voice chattered incessantly in his mind:
"Host, this won't do. You should take the initiative. Don't you really like Jun Wuji's appearance?"
Di Beiyao: "..." Could she say it was just a momentary impulse? Was it too late for her to regret it? Forgive her for her short-lived enthusiasm.
Perhaps she hadn't experienced much love and romance a thousand years ago, so she didn't really have much interest in that area.
"It's too late. Once the mission starts, it can't be stopped. Besides, that person is waiting for you."
Di Beiyao: "What?!"
"Ahem, it's nothing. Anyway, please make sure to complete the mission diligently." After saying that, he disappeared.
Di Beiyao gritted her teeth. Damn it! She felt like she was having a really bad year!
It's probably only Di Beiyao who has experienced death more difficult than life!
A piece of fish, grilled to a crisp and fragrant perfection, was skewered on a twig and offered to him. Di Beiyao took it and said, "Thank you."
Jun Wuji reached out and patted Di Beiyao's head, saying nothing, and continued to grill the fish intently.
Di Beiyao tilted his head to look at Jun Wuji's profile; the flickering firelight illuminated his sharply defined features.
A sharply defined chin, thin and sensual lips, a strong nose, narrow phoenix eyes, and eyebrows that slant upwards towards the temples...
Recalling his first meeting with that cold, aloof demeanor, exuding an aura of unapproachability, and then thinking of the gentleness he now possessed, Di Beiyao felt somewhat dazed.
Is this change because of... her?
Jun Wuji seemed to sense that the little person beside him was staring at him intently.
He leaned slightly forward, his deep, dark eyes meeting Di Beiyao's phoenix eyes.
"Hmm? Is what you saw satisfactory, Madam?"
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