Heavy snow was falling in the Ziyun Mountains.
Xiaodie is sweeping the snow in the yard.
In the main hall of the Taoist temple, Qin Luo was copying books. In front of him was a small mountain of books, all newly copied, including classics of sages and tales of the strange and supernatural. These all came from Haoran Academy and were gifts that Qin Luo wanted to give to Jinghu Academy before he left.
The little dumpling kept laughing as it held the supernatural tales.
Lin Jia'er was reading medical books. She didn't like studying medicine when she was a child, but now she was very serious about reading them. When she encountered something she didn't understand, she would ask Qin Luo and take notes.
Jin Yan and Cai Xia were meditating.
Jinjiao lay asleep by the stove in the hall. It wasn't that he was afraid of the cold, but rather that the hall was too lively.
Chu Peiran and Zhao Qing'er carried gifts into the Taoist temple.
"Brother Chu, what brings you here?"
Qin Luo stood up to greet him.
When the little dumpling saw the pastry box that Zhao Qing'er was carrying, it grinned and said, "Sister Qing'er, let me help you carry it."
Zhao Qing'er said softly, "I made all these pastries. I hope you like them."
"I like it, I like it."
The little dumpling couldn't stop smiling.
Jin Yan and Cai Xia brought them ginger soup.
Chu Peiran took the steaming ginger soup and said, "Little Taoist priest, these quilts are for you."
"Thank you, Master Chu!"
"Brother Chu, we feel embarrassed that you prepare so many gifts for us every year."
Qin Luo smiled and shook his head.
Chu Peiran waved his hand, "Brother Qin, we often cause trouble for Longhu Temple, and Xiaotuanzi even helps us take care of the children. It's all just what we should do, a small token of our appreciation."
Qin Luo smiled and said, "You're too kind."
Chu Peiran chuckled and teased, "Qing'er originally wanted to prepare a new set of clothes for you, but I said you're sentimental and reluctant to change your clothes, so I had her prepare a quilt instead."
Zhao Qing'er said coquettishly, "What nonsense are you talking about!"
Qin Luo nodded, "Brother Chu is right."
"Haha, I was just saying it offhand."
Chu Peiran couldn't help but chuckle.
After exchanging pleasantries, Chu Peiran smiled and said, "Brother Qin, my mother wrote to me, she wants us to spend the New Year in the capital of the Great Xia Kingdom. Qing'er has agreed to go to the capital of the Great Xia Kingdom, so we can only meet again next year."
Have a safe journey.
Qin Luo personally escorted Chu Peiran and the others away from the Taoist temple.
On the way back, Chu Peiran carried Zhao Qing'er on his back, and Zhao Qing'er held an umbrella. Their laughter and chatter mingled with the wind and snow. Qin Luo watched them disappear into the snow.
Qin Luo was somewhat envious of Chu Peiran. He looked at Jin Yan beside him and said meaningfully, "Junior Brother, you still need a Daoist partner to cultivate, do you understand?"
Jin Yan scratched his head, shaking his head with an honest expression, "Senior brother, I don't quite understand."
Qin Luo smiled and patted Jinjiao on the shoulder. "You'll understand later. First, send the new quilt to Master, and then bring him a box of pastries."
"Senior brother, I'll go right away."
"Senior Brother Jin Yan, let me help you."
Caixia followed Jin Yan into the Taoist temple.
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