After Ziyue left.
Qin Luo went to Jinghu Academy alone.
Jinghu Academy is filled with a festive atmosphere, with red lanterns hanging on the walls and the character for "happiness" visible everywhere.
Chu Peiran was with Meng Qingyun and Guan Yuqing in the martial arts arena. "Junior Brother Meng, I'm entrusting this bookkeeping job to you. Don't you dare embezzle any money!"
Meng Qingyun said in a serious tone, "Junior Brother Chu, your senior brother has come all this way, so I should at least get some benefits."
"Junior brother, I gave you the top spot five years ago, and you're still not satisfied?"
"My senior brother thought you were too scared to participate."
"That's enough."
Guan Yuqing covered her mouth and chuckled.
Qin Luo arrived at the training ground with a smile on his face and said softly, "Brother Chu, is there anything I can help you with?"
"Brother Dao, you've come at the right time. This is my senior sister, Guan Yuqing, a popular female official by the Empress's side."
"Brother Chu, you introduced me to him before."
"My senior sister is still single."
Guan Yuqing's pretty face flushed red. She glared at Chu Peiran and said coquettishly, "That's enough!"
Qin Luo knew they were joking.
Meng Qingyun coughed and said, "Senior brother is also single."
Chu Peiran laughed and said, "You should stay single!"
"Hahaha!"
Qin Luo and the others were amused.
Meng Qingyun laughed in exasperation, "You brat, your senior brother is here to back you up, can't you give me a little face?"
"Alright, then I'll let you be my senior for a few days. Are you satisfied now?"
"That's more like it!"
Meng Qingyun nodded with a smile.
Chu Peiran looked at Qin Luo and said softly, "Brother Dao, Brother Sun just went to Black Mountain to pay his respects. When they return, let's go to the tea room for tea together."
Meng Qingyun asked curiously, "Do you know him?"
Chu Peiran shook his head, "This is the first time we've met. I've met his teacher, Wang Chongming."
"No wonder he has achieved so much."
"The main reason is that the Empress wants to win over students from the North."
"I heard that Wang Chongming is assisting the Prince of Zhenbei, but the Empress keeps Sun Jisheng by her side and gives him important responsibilities. The mind of an emperor is hard to fathom."
"Could you please stop talking about these things? If the Empress asks, I will tell her everything."
"Yes, yes, senior sister is right."
Soon after, Sun Jisheng and Xie Fei arrived at Jinghu Academy. Chu Peiran cupped his hands and said, "Brother Sun, Madam Sun."
Sun Jisheng returned the greeting with a cupped hand, and said in a refined and amiable manner, "Brother Chu, congratulations on your marriage!"
Chu Peiran smiled and nodded, extending his hand in greeting, "Let's go inside and have some tea!"
Everyone followed Chu Peiran to the tea room to drink tea and chat. Meng Qingyun looked at Sun Jisheng and tentatively asked, "I heard that the Empress appointed you as the Northern Inspector to inspect the north."
"That is indeed true."
Sun Jisheng nodded and said.
Meng Qingyun said softly, "The Empress knows you come from the North, yet she still sent you to inspect the North. It seems she is testing you."
Sun Jisheng said calmly, "I am a subject of the Great Xia Dynasty. I treat everyone equally, regardless of whether they are from the North or the South."
Meng Qingyun reminded him, "Lord Sun, the ice in the river is about to melt, so please be extra careful when you cross it."
"Thank you for the reminder, Lord Meng."
Sun Jisheng nodded.
Chu Peiran curled his lip and said, "It's really boring watching you guys walk on thin ice every day."
"Hahaha."
Meng Qingyun and the others laughed.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Sun Jisheng cupped his hands and said, "Brother Chu, thank you for your hospitality. We are on our way to a banquet at the Zhao family's residence. I can pass on a message to Miss Zhao for you."
"No need to pass on a message, I'll see you off."
Chu Peiran personally saw them off as they left Jinghu Academy.
Just after seeing Sun Jisheng off, a golden light tore through the void, and a huge golden butterfly landed near Mirror Lake Academy.
Wang Guiyi exclaimed, "Sister Die, you're so fast! You've traversed thousands of mountains and rivers in the blink of an eye! Is this the Purple Cloud Mountain Range?"
Xiaodie nodded and chuckled, "This is the Purple Cloud Mountain Range, and Mirror Lake Academy is just ahead."
DouDou raised an eyebrow and said, "You've seen the world, haven't you!"
"I saw him!"
Wang Guiyi nodded repeatedly.
As they were talking, Chu Peiran walked over and said, "Xiaodie, thank you for your hard work."
Xiaodie smiled and shook her head.
"Young Master Chu!"
"Master Dao!"
Xiao Tao and the others shouted with laughter.
Chu Peiran cupped his hands in a respectful bow, "I'll be leaving the cooking to you two for the next couple of days."
"no problem!"
Xiao Tao readily nodded.
Chu Peiran sighed, "Brother Dao, I never thought we could all reunite. It's a pity, though. I wonder where Master Guichen is. I'd love to have a pig-slaughtering feast."
Qin Luo smiled slightly and said softly, "If fate allows, we will meet again!"
"That's right."
Chu Peiran nodded.
DouDou said respectfully, "Young Master Chu, could you take us to the kitchen for a look around?"
"Hahaha."
Chu Peiran couldn't help but chuckle, "No rush, it's not your turn to make your appearance yet. You've come all this way, so rest for a while. I'll take you to the kitchen later."
Qin Luo smiled and said, "Wang Guiyi, since you are interested in Longhu Temple, why don't you come with me to Longhu Temple?"
"Great! Great!"
Wang Guiyi nodded excitedly.
"I want to go too!"
DouDou nodded in agreement.
Xiao Tao said softly, "I want to see the sunset."
Xiao Die said crisply, "Daoist Master, you're busy. I'll take them to visit the Dragon Tiger Temple."
"Alright then."
Qin Luo nodded with a smile.
At Mirror Lake, Wu Shashen smashed a hole in the ice, and he and Lao Gao were casting nets to catch fish.
In the classroom, Meng Bai was writing the character for "happiness," while Linglong wrapped copper coins in red paper; there were two copper coins in each red envelope.
The little dumpling delivered invitations in the mountains. There were many invitations. Chu Peiran not only invited the mountain gods and local deities, but also invited all the juniors of the academy to bring their families to the wedding banquet.
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