Chapter 240 - Set out again
After having fun during the day, returning to the inn at night is another "competition".
"No! Senior brother! Let's take a truce tonight! My waist is still sore!" Xie Zhao made a solemn statement as soon as he entered the room, trying to protect his rights.
Chu Linyuan closed the door, set up a barrier, turned around and pressed him against the door, his cold breath brushing against his ear: "Bai Ri, who said compensation?"
Xie Zhao: "...I was asking you to compensate me! Not asking you to compensate me!"
"Is there any difference?" Chu Linyuan lowered his head and kissed his sensitive neck.
"Of course... um..."
The protest was ineffective, and Elder Xie was once again forced to "work overtime", and he deeply experienced what it meant to cause trouble by speaking.
So much so that the next morning, he collapsed on the bed, looking at Chu Linyuan who had returned from sword practice feeling refreshed, and angrily complained: "Chu Linyuan! I feel that this travel is more tiring than handling sect affairs! I request to reduce the frequency of nighttime activities!"
Chu Linyuan sheathed his sword, walked to the bedside, leaned over to look at him, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Rejected."
Xie Zhao: "..." He wants to bite people!
However, no matter how much he protested, when Chu Linyuan, like a magic trick, took out the newly bought jade hairpin that Xie Zhao had taken a second look at yesterday, or a bowl of perfectly cooked dessert, Xie Zhao's little resentment would immediately fly away, and then he would move closer in a cowardly manner, like a cat being stroked.
Over the next few days, the streets and alleys of Jinguan City were filled with their footprints and dog food. They were like an ordinary Taoist couple, enjoying a rare leisure time with only each other.
There are no trivial matters of the sect, no enemies around, only the hustle and bustle of the market, the temptation of delicious food, and the silent but deep love of the people around.
A few days later, Xie Zhao contentedly collected a lot of local specialties and small gifts to take back to the sect, and finally decided to set off for the next destination.
"Brother, where are we going next? I heard there's a peach blossom forest to the east, perfect for viewing this season!"
"Yeah." Chu Linyuan nodded and took his hand naturally.
Gungun lay on Xie Zhao's shoulder, holding the newly acquired bamboo shoot toy, with satisfaction in his dark circles.
Considering that the journey was not short and he had to bring Gungun with him, Xie Zhao decided to rent a horse carriage.
He carefully selected a spacious and comfortable carriage pulled by a docile scaly horse, covered with soft cushions, and even equipped with a small coffee table and tea set.
The next morning, the carriage slowly drove out of Jinguan City and set foot on the official road leading to the east.
Inside the carriage, the atmosphere was warm and cozy. Xie Zhao sat by the window, holding his child, and opened the curtains, curiously observing the scenery along the way.
There are fertile farmlands on both sides of the official road. It is the spring plowing season, and the busy figures of farmers are dotted among the green fields. In the distance are rolling green mountains, the sky is clear blue, and a few white clouds float leisurely.
"Brother, look, the reflection in the paddy field is so clear, like a mirror."
"Hey, there's a field of rapeseed flowers over there, so golden and beautiful!"
"Roll, look! Big bird!"
Xie Zhao was like a child going out hiking for the first time. He would exclaim in surprise from time to time and point out interesting things he saw to Chu Linyuan.
Most of the time, Chu Linyuan just sat quietly opposite him, his eyes following his fingertips, occasionally responding with a "hmm". His cold profile seemed much softer in the swaying car.
Most of the time, his gaze was fixed on Xie Zhao's smiling face. He looked at his hair blown by the spring breeze and his sparkling peach blossom eyes. He felt that the scenery along the way was not even one-tenth as vivid as the person beside him.
When they reached a relatively smooth section of road, Xie Zhao lowered the curtain, turned around, and naturally leaned against Chu Linyuan, resting his head on his legs. He yawned, "I got up too early, I'm a little sleepy..."
Chu Linyuan's body stiffened imperceptibly for a moment, then relaxed. One hand naturally rested on his waist, and the other hand gently combed his somewhat messy hair: "Sleep for a while."
The carriage rocked slightly, like a comfortable cradle. Xie Zhao closed his eyes, but he wasn't sleepy at all. The cold and clean scent of Chu Linyuan lingered on his nose, making him feel at ease and a little itchy.
He opened one eye, looked at Chu Linyuan's beautifully shaped chin, and deliberately poked his Adam's apple with his fingertips: "Brother, where do you think that stupid big guy Tie Niu is now? He hasn't been tricked into mining, has he?"
Chu Linyuan grabbed his rebellious fingers, held them in his palm, and said lightly: "He has his own luck."
"That's right," Xie Zhao turned over and faced Chu Linyuan, his eyes sparkling. "Then do you think Xiaolu and Su Tang can manage the sect well? Will Uncle Chen find them too noisy?"
"Xiao Lu is calm, Su Tang is smart, and we have the formation left by Yun Zhi to help us. It's okay." Chu Linyuan looked at the face close to him and brushed his brow with his fingertips.
"Hehe, that's right. The children of our Guixu Sect are all great." Xie Zhao smiled proudly, like a cat showing off his cubs.
He suddenly remembered something and lowered his voice with a hint of cunning, "Brother, when we return, maybe Junior Sister Luo will have become a big shot in the palace! Will we still have to pay our respects to her by then?"
A faint smile flashed across Chu Linyuan's eyes: "She dares to accept it?"
Xie Zhao imagined Luo Hongyi accepting Chu Linyuan's greeting with a cold face, and he laughed so hard that his shoulders shook. Chu Linyuan looked at his happy expression and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.
Amidst the laughter, Xie Zhao suddenly remembered something. He climbed up from Chu Linyuan's lap and leaned close to his ear, his hot breath caressing the sensitive auricle. His voice was seductively sweet, "Brother, look at this beautiful spring day. The carriage is rocking... isn't it a unique experience?"
Chu Linyuan's ears instantly turned red, his eyes darkened, and his arms tightened, holding the person tightly in his arms, his voice low and hoarse: "...Behave yourself."
Xie Zhao was hugged by him, feeling his suddenly accelerated heartbeat and the changes in his body, and smiled triumphantly, like a little fox that had successfully stolen some meat, but he stopped moving around and nestled in his arms peacefully, listening to his strong heartbeat and watching the scenery passing by outside the window.
As the carriage traveled eastward, it would occasionally encounter fellow caravans or dusty travelers.
Anyone who saw this obviously expensive carriage and the two people and one bear with extraordinary temperament faintly visible in the carriage would cast curious or envious glances.
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