He walked over with a long sword in his hand and placed the sword beside the table. His slender, fair fingers picked up the chopsticks on the table. He glanced at the plate of pig's trotters in front of him, frowned slightly, bypassed the plate of pig's trotters, and picked up a piece of lotus root with his chopsticks and put it into his bowl.
Su Xiaoliu saw Chu Weixin in men's clothing for the first time. It had to be said that Chu Weixin in men's clothing had a different charm. If he looked like a cold and aloof beauty when dressed as a woman, then when he changed back into men's clothing, he was the cold and arrogant Immortal Doctor Dongli.
"I finally remember what the divine doctor really looks like. I almost forgot," Zhong Fengyue said with a faint smile after taking a look at Chu Weixin.
Chu Weixin curled up the corners of his mouth and smiled slightly. His cold eyes glistened as he replied, "How about you protect Mrs. Xiao while I protect Xiaoliu?"
Zhong Fengyue tapped his chopsticks gently. He thought to himself: So that's what you're up to when you changed back into men's clothing.
He let out a soft laugh. If you think so, I'll just do the opposite.
Zhong Fengyue lifted his diamond-shaped lips and said politely, "Don't bother, divine doctor. I'd better protect you all instead."
"Cough..." Su Xiaoliu couldn't hold it back and spat out a mouthful of tea like an arrow. She quickly wiped the corners of her mouth with her sleeve and looked at Zhong Fengyue in admiration.
This young master's ability to remain unfazed had improved a lot in just a few days. It had reached the point of perfection.
Mo Xin also wanted to laugh but held it back. She picked up her chopsticks, picked up a piece of lotus root, and lowered her head.
Chu Weixin moved his lips slightly and said softly, "Forget it. I'll protect myself."
Su Xiaoliu gave him a look full of smiles and temporarily forgot about being angry.
After dinner, Su Xiaoliu wanted to go upstairs to rest, but Chu Weixin insisted on going to see the lanterns. The others couldn't persuade him, so they had to pack up and go to the streets of Daowen Town together.
Under the dark night sky, the two streets were decorated with colorful lanterns. The six-sided exquisite lanterns rotated slightly with the gentle breeze, and the tassels hanging down fluttered in the wind. The lights of thousands of families stretched into the distance, truly living up to the phrase "a beautiful moment and a beautiful view".
Children were laughing and chasing each other, carrying lanterns painted with rabbits and water dragons in their hands. Peddlers walked around with sugar-coated haws on their shoulders. Only at night could some women be seen walking by with their lovers, chatting and laughing.
"Mr. Qiongxue and the North Star Lord took the upper road. They should have arrived in Daowen Town by now. Young Master Weifeng and the others took the middle road and will be faster than us. They should have already arrived at the next town," Mo Xin said as she walked, looking at the others.
Zhong Fengyue nodded and said softly, "If we travel for another day and night tomorrow, we should be able to meet up with Young Master Weifeng and the others in Jiangnan Town the day after tomorrow."
Su Xiaoliu frowned slightly after hearing this. She looked up at Zhong Fengyue and asked, "Will we have to sleep in the carriage tomorrow?"
Zhong Fengyue looked at her and nodded with a smile.
Su Xiaoliu didn't say anything else but lowered her head.
The carriage would be bumpy all the way. Whether she could sleep or not was another matter, and she would have to squeeze with someone else... It would be really embarrassing. She偷偷 glanced at Zhong Fengyue and quickly averted her gaze.
"It's already good that we can sleep in the carriage. Otherwise, you can swap with the coachman and drive the carriage on horseback," Chu Weixin beside her glanced at her and let out a soft laugh.
Su Xiaoliu looked up and glared at him fiercely. She walked to Mo Xin's side, hooked her arm, and said to him unkindly, "Why don't you swap with the coachman? Since you seem so energetic, you might as well just run behind the carriage."
Mo Xin smiled and looked at Zhong Fengyue, saying, "Xiaoliu and the divine doctor are really compatible. They can start arguing after just a few words."
Under the white gauze hat, Zhong Fengyue's diamond-shaped lips lifted slightly, but the smile didn't reach his eyes. He replied, "Yes."
Su Xiaoliu stared at Chu Weixin with wide eyes and repeated, "Me and him?"
Chu Weixin looked at the hand she pointed at him, reached out and grabbed it, and said softly to Mo Xin, "Mrs. Xiao is absolutely right."
Zhong Fengyue's diamond-shaped lips parted slightly. He smiled and walked between Chu Weixin and Su Xiaoliu. He looked down at Su Xiaoliu and said, "Come on, I'll take you to buy lanterns."
Su Xiaoliu secretly exerted some strength and pulled her hand out of Chu Weixin's. She lifted a big smile and looked at Zhong Fengyue, saying excitedly, "Okay, okay!"
Letting go of Mo Xin's arm, Su Xiaoliu grabbed Zhong Fengyue's sleeve and followed him to a small lantern stall in front. The two of them began to choose lanterns with great interest.
Chu Weixin pretended to sigh regretfully and lowered his head. Mo Xin looked at him with a smile and said softly, "Divine doctor, do you have feelings for Miss Xiaoliu?"
Chu Weixin was stunned for a moment, then lifted a faint smile. His cold eyes looked at Mo Xin and said, "I just find her a bit interesting."
Mo Xin glanced at Su Xiaoliu and Zhong Fengyue who were choosing lanterns. Su Xiaoliu was pointing at a lantern and smiling with her almond eyes curved. Her side profile was very beautiful. She averted her gaze and said with a smile, "I haven't seen you save anyone since we left Wanku Valley. Could it be that what Old Master Cang said is true and you've suddenly developed a kind heart?" When alone with Chu Weixin, Mo Xin would make some joking remarks.
"I'm doing all this for a purpose," Chu Weixin lowered his eyes. His cold jade-like eyes glistened brightly.
Mo Xin looked at him, smiled slightly, and didn't say anything.
The lights were bright and the crowd was bustling.
Su Xiaoliu looked at the delicate lanterns in front of her and didn't know which one to choose for a moment.
As soon as the peddler saw Su Xiaoliu and Zhong Fengyue, he was sure that they were a couple. The girl was delicate and charming, and the young master was elegant and handsome. They were like a match made in heaven. He strongly recommended lanterns to Su Xiaoliu.
"Miss, look. This is a phoenix lantern. It's the only treasure of our shop. Look at the phoenix on it. How vivid it is! It was painted by the Painting Immortal Feng Yufei!" The peddler said excitedly, as if he wanted to praise this lantern to the sky.
Su Xiaoliu didn't care about these words at first, but when she looked at the lantern carefully, she couldn't move her feet.
Each side of the six-sided exquisite lantern was painted with a section of the phoenix's body, connected end to end. The lifelike eyes and the vivid feathers were illuminated by the candlelight inside, as if the phoenix was being reborn from the ashes and was about to fly out. The tail feathers were ablaze with fire. For a moment, it seemed as if a loud phoenix cry could be heard in her ears. With a gentle shake of its wings, it was about to soar into the sky. Red tassels hung down from the lantern. With a slight movement, it was like sparks falling. It was extremely gorgeous and charming. Every stroke on the lantern seemed to be drawn with all the strength, carefully outlined.
On one side of the lantern, there were a few lines of words written with a brush. Su Xiaoliu stared at the words quietly and unconsciously read them out.
"The phoenix soars on high, relying on the parasol tree. The phoenix soars on high, its feathers fluttering..."
Painted by Feng Yufei.
Su Xiaoliu looked up at Zhong Fengyue and lifted a surprised smile, saying, "This lantern is great!"
As soon as Zhong Fengyue saw the name, he was stunned. The Painting Immortal Feng Yufei...
He lowered his head and saw Su Xiaoliu looking at him excitedly. After thinking for a while, he decided to forget it. He smiled and said, "Then let's buy it." He turned to look at the peddler, who was overjoyed.