However, the weather was anything but kind. The blazing sun hung in the sky, generously releasing its light and heat, baking the earth. Even hiding in the shade of a tree, one could still feel its temperature.
Luo Jiu chuckled twice and fanned himself a few times with his hand.
Seeing this, Gu Muchen frowned, reached out and pulled Luo Jiu inside, scolding, "Why are you out here to fulfill a vow in this hot weather? Go back quickly."
Luo Jiu cursed inwardly, "You Gu Muchen, you think you can just send me away after I haven't even been standing here for a moment? Did I disturb your romance? Fine, I won't reply, I won't reply!"
Luo Jiu ignored her and said sweetly to Si Nanyin, "Sister-in-law, don't mind him. My cousin is just a bit of a chauvinist and can't stand being disobeyed. Please be more tolerant of him in the future."
Before Si Nanyin could respond, she heard Gu Muchen say in a low voice:
"Why are you calling me 'sister-in-law'? She's the Holy Maiden of the Southern Kingdom. You don't even know her identity, yet you keep calling people that. It's so hot, why don't you go back home?"
Luo Jiu opened her mouth wide, feigning surprise. Then, embarrassed, she apologized, "I'm so sorry, beautiful sister."
Si Nanyin remained silent, simply watching her with a faint smile. Even after being publicly humiliated by Gu Muchen, her expression did not change.
"What's so fun about going back? Sister hasn't tried the specialties of Qi Kingdom yet, has she? Little Jiu knows a place where the food is amazing." Luo Jiu said, her eyes sparkling with longing.
"Oh~" Si Nanyin said, showing some curiosity, and turned to look at Gu Muchen and said, "Then would you be willing to accompany us, sir?"
Gu Muchen remained silent, simply watching Luo Jiu helplessly, wondering what tricks this little thing was up to.
"Sister, let's go, ignore him. He can come or not, it's up to him." Luo Jiu said, then turned and made a face at Gu Muchen. She then took Si Nanyin's hand and walked away, chatting and laughing.
Gu Muchen sighed, hung the message he had written on the table on the treetop, and then hurried after the two people.
The old tree, with its lush foliage, swayed gently in the summer breeze. The inscription "May you be safe and happy!" was hidden among thousands of red ribbons, swaying along with the red strips hanging from them.
...
"Is this your first time visiting Qi Kingdom, Holy Maiden? Let me tell you, the food at Zuixianju Restaurant is exceptionally delicious. I was amazed when I first came here, and I even packed some to go." Luo Jiu and Si Nanyin sat in a private room on the second floor of Zuixianju. Luo Jiu feigned surprise, making Si Nanyin chuckle.
Gu Muchen, sitting opposite her, remained silent, turning his head to look out the window, eavesdropping on Luo Jiu's voice, a slow smile creeping onto his lips.
If Luo Jiu shows you kindness, you will definitely be close to her without hesitation.
Under Luo Jiu's deliberate prompting, Si Nanyin remained amiable and courteous throughout the journey, responding at every turn like a supportive audience member. At least... that's how it appeared on the surface.
“Beautiful sister, if we’re going to eat later, your veil…” Luo Jiu pointed kindly.
“Oh, this…” Si Nanyin murmured, smiled, and then ripped off the veil hanging from her ear.
Si Nanyin, having removed her veil, exuded a captivating charm tinged with a touch of innocence—alluring yet refined, pure yet not bland. She gazed at her with a smile, her long, slender phoenix eyes gleaming. A purple beauty mark at the corner of her eye added to her allure.
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