Bai Muqiu acted on her whim, without bothering to pack anything, and strolled leisurely to Kyoto. When she was almost there, she even contacted Bai Jue.
Bai Jue was silent for a while, then told him to go to Kyoto first and then we'd talk.
After Bai Muqiu arrived in Kyoto, he learned that Xu Mao was no longer there; he had taken up a new post and had not stayed in Kyoto.
Xu Mao hadn't made any specific arrangements when he wrote the letter, but Bai Muqiu received the letter and came over. Moreover, she didn't fly; she really rushed over, which delayed her and caused her to miss the opportunity.
Bai Muqiu had no choice but to stay at Bai Jue's funeral shop for the time being. Bai Jue was currently studying feng shui, and the funeral shop had already hired people to do the work, so he was taking it easy and focusing on his studies.
Bai Jue is usually quiet and has a cold personality. He also has a dust-proof barrier, so Bai Muqiu is very bored. While Bai Jue is reading books and studying compasses, he has nothing to do.
Bai Muqiu chose this profession because he wanted it to be easy, but he didn't expect it to be too easy.
Having stayed at Bai Jue's place for half a month, Bai Muqiu didn't even feel like going out to play.
He did remember that the little girl who had given him directions earlier had long since become a princess of noble status, but he didn't know why he wanted to see her.
Judging from the current situation, she has returned home and gained a new status, a very prestigious one at that, so she should be living a good life.
Therefore, Bai Muqiu chose not to disturb them.
Finally, Bai Muqiu bid farewell to Bai Jue and returned to her shop.
Only then did he receive Xu Mao's later letter.
He went to serve as an official in a prefecture or county, saying that he would write down his address and correspond with Bai Muqiu after things had stabilized.
Before the next letter arrived, Bai Muqiu tidied up the shop and continued to wait for customers to come.
Whether it was heaven hearing Bai Muqiu's hopes or not, guests did start to arrive, but most of them were not very interesting.
Some people simply try to interpret dreams, others seek ways to eliminate dreams, and still others fantasize about unrealistic things.
Since she was running a business anyway, and had nothing better to do, Bai Muqiu didn't mind and accepted all the offers.
Meanwhile, Xu Mao was also gradually getting back on track. Letters came very slowly because he was too busy and had little time.
One year later.
Xu Mao was going to the capital to report on his duties, and Bai Muqiu also happened to be going to see Bai Jue, so she also went to the capital.
It was at this gathering that Bai Muqiu saw the little girl from before—Yu Liang—once again.
At least that was her name back then. Even after she fell on hard times, she continued to use that name. In her words, she had woken up from her dream, and there was no need to keep a fake name.
The princess traveled in a magnificent carriage, her entourage was lavish.
Bai Muqiu sat by the window on the second floor of the restaurant, watching the gauze curtains flutter and reveal her true face.
She has grown taller and bigger, with a graceful figure. The injuries on her face and hands are gone, and she wears exquisite makeup with a red dot between her eyebrows.
Her hair was adorned with gold hairpins and ornaments, sparkling with jewels.
Bai Muqiu stared blankly, and Yu Liang also looked around as if she sensed something. When her eyes met Bai Muqiu's, she was also stunned for a moment, and then smiled cleverly.
Xu Mao was sitting next to Bai Muqiu and saw that after the imperial carriage had gone far away, the crowd dispersed.
He asked Bai Muqiu with a puzzled look, "Muqiu, do you know Her Highness the Princess?"
Bai Muqiu felt a tightness in his chest. He didn't know why. She looked so noble and enviable. He should be happy for her.
However, he could not feel any joy or happiness from her.
"Yes, I met her before she returned to the palace, and I told her about her background."
"Ah? You're the extraordinary person Her Highness the Princess mentioned before?"
"An extraordinary person? What extraordinary person?"
"Your Highness was homeless since childhood. It was only through the guidance of a remarkable person that you found your way home and were able to recount your childhood experiences in great detail."
"Uh, this has nothing to do with me. I just told her about the place in her dream, and I didn't do anything else... Hmm... No way, is there another problem with the formation I didn't set up before?"
Bai Muqiu was shocked. No wonder Bai Hao personally made the changes for him. Was it because there were too many problems and guidance alone was not enough?
Bai Jue paused for a moment while eating across from Xu Mao, then looked up at Xu Mao, who showed no surprise, and sighed silently.
Everything was exposed. Fortunately, Xu Mao is a gentleman; otherwise, any ulterior motive would have caused trouble.
"Oh, it's nothing, there shouldn't be any other problems."
Bai Muqiu was too lazy to use her innate divine power and continued to eat with her head down.
Xu Mao and Bai Jue exchanged a speechless glance, then shook their heads helplessly.
Xu Mao left quickly after finishing his report. Bai Muqiu, feeling somewhat annoyed, avoided Yu Liang and returned to her shop instead of staying in Kyoto.
A hundred years is but a fleeting moment for Bai Muqiu, but for ordinary people it is a long life.
Bai Muqiu's days became more leisurely, and the number of customers in his shop increased. Although there were no more people worth getting to know deeply, it brought some life to his boring days.
After leaving Kyoto, Xu Mao experienced ups and downs in his official career, with promotions and demotions. His temperament also changed from the easygoing nature of his youth, becoming more composed and resolute.
He met a teacher, a very talented old man who was the Grand Secretary of the Imperial Academy at the time. The old man greatly appreciated Xu Mao. One year, Xu Mao was transferred to the old man's office to do clerical work, but it seems that something happened to him later.
Xu Mao was demoted and exiled to a distant county to serve as a county official.
Bai Muqiu often received letters from Xu Mao, and he would reply to them. However, he didn't have as many worries as Xu Mao, so his writings were always light and cheerful.
Bai Muqiu was also worried that she might be too useless and waste Xu Mao's time.
Xu Mao was more than happy to oblige. He was already under a lot of pressure, and the social interactions and experiences around him were suffocating. Having Bai Muqiu, who lived in a paradise-like place, writing leisurely things actually helped him relieve the pressure.
Four years have passed, and Xu Mao has shed his naivety and holds a high official position.
At the same time, he was also getting married.
Bai Muqiu was pleasantly surprised to receive the letter with an invitation, but he didn't know who the woman's name was on the invitation, but that didn't matter.
The important thing is that his good friend is getting married, and he has to go!
Xu Mao served as an official near Kyoto, so the wedding was held there as well.
Xu Mao's family also benefited from his promotion, but since they were far away, they could not participate in the wedding.
Bai Muqiu only learned after arriving that Xu Mao had married the granddaughter of that Grand Secretary, who was only eighteen years old and six years younger than Xu Mao.
She is the eldest daughter of the family, the third child in the family.
Bai Muqiu didn't care about status; he happily participated in the wedding banquet, watched Xu Mao and the bride exchange vows, and then entered the bridal chamber.
Bai Muqiu thought Xu Mao would rest for a few days, since he had a wedding leave, but he went off to do official business the next day.
Bai Muqiu couldn't see anyone during the day, so he could only see his new wife when Xu Mao returned at night.
She was a woman of both beauty and talent, and she was also poised and graceful.
Bai Muqiu sincerely congratulated Xu Mao, and Xu Mao was also able to relax for a rare moment, drinking and chatting with Bai Muqiu.
Bai Muqiu couldn't persuade him to stop; this was the first time she had ever seen Xu Mao drunk.
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