Chapter Two, the pear blossoms bloom after the apricot blossoms have just begun.

Li Qiuxue, you will definitely regret it! Definitely!

The voices of Li Baize and others came from outside the cave, their sounds mingling with the wind as they reached their ears

In the mountains blanketed by heavy snow, it is easy to lose one's way. Although Chu Shaoqin had a fine steed, he quickly became lost in the forest. The horse wandered aimlessly among the nearly identical clusters of trees, unsure of which direction to take. Chu Shaoqin furrowed his brow; the group of soldiers from earlier should have already noticed him. If he did not leave soon, he feared he would attract trouble.

Open the door and come out!

On the second day, Li Qiuxue squatted outside the deep pit, looking down at Chu Shaoqin to see if he had been taken away by a wild beast

A scholar is of no use at all

"Young Master Xue, we have delivered your painting as agreed upon. Regarding the remaining payment for the escort, please settle it as well," Li Baize said, pushing the wooden box containing the scrolls in front of Xue Shaoheng, whose gaze had not strayed from Li Qiuxue.

Xue'er, Shao Qin

Oh, yes, yes, this is the remainder, please keep it safe." Xue Shaoheng hurriedly took out a banknote from his sleeve and handed it to Li Baize

The forces within the capital have already pursued to Qingyang City, and it is believed that they will soon locate the Zhengda Escort Agency. Harboring criminals is a capital offense, and if he continues to stay at the Zhengda Escort Agency, it will inevitably bring disaster to them one day. Although he selfishly considered using the people of the Zhengda Escort Agency to assist him, the Li family has shown him kindness, and he cannot bring harm to them

The post station is ahead, we can take a rest, everyone hurry up!

"By the time you achieve success, I will have already reached the twilight of my days." Li Qiuxue disdainfully pushed aside the barren plum branch and arrogantly continued to walk forward

"How despicable! How can there be such a vile person in this world! Tell me, which family in Yandu is responsible, and I will bring people to help you seek justice!" The righteous Li Baize angrily struck the large tree with his fist, causing the accumulated snow on the tree to fall onto their shoulders

Li Baize found a merchant at the post station, purchased a new carriage, and replenished their supplies of grain. After calculating the payment, the merchant helped them lead the horses to the stable for accommodation

Release the arrow

Chu Shaoqin climbed up a tree branch and began to play his favorite tune from childhood. He looked up at the half-moon and recalled many past events. Unbeknownst to him, the moonlight deepened, and the people by the campfire had all fallen asleep, clutching their large swords. Chu Shaoqin glanced in the direction of the carriage, estimating that Li Qiuxue was likely asleep inside. He was the only one awake in the night, and he couldn't help but think of the pursuers from a few days ago

Do you know who I am? Even in the face of dire circumstances, Chu Shaoqin remains unafraid, while the soldiers surrounding him burst into laughter

Li Qiuxue looked at the two people who were in cahoots, becoming even angrier. She then climbed into the carriage and did not come out again.

Li Baize casually plucked a green leaf and handed it to Chu Shaoqin, saying: "I will teach you."

The tiger that has long fallen in Pingyang still dares to be so arrogant. We are here on orders to kill you; who you are is no longer important. Kill him! The leader drew his sword and charged on horseback towards Chu Shaoqin. The other soldiers also brandished their long swords and gathered around.

They want to kill me

"Xue'er, ride a little slower." Li Baize, worried about his precious daughter falling, hurriedly rode after her and called out to the others to catch up.

Li Qiuxue continued, "Can you pluck the stars from the sky? Can you eat raw meat? If I fall into the valley, would you risk your life to protect me? Would you warm the frozen pancake in your bosom and give it to me to eat?"

Then I shall trouble Young Master Xue. Li Baize thought for a moment, concerned that something might happen again on the way back, and thus agreed.

"Who are you?" The man at the door glanced at them and quickly realized, "You must be from the Zhengda Escort Agency, right?"

Surround him! The leader's voice was exceptionally loud. Just as Chu Shaoqin was about to ride away, soldiers on horseback had already surrounded him from behind.

"The pear dart head, a sudden blizzard has arisen outside, and it is feared that one can hardly move an inch." The person guarding the carriage at the door hurriedly ran to the hall to report the situation to Li Baize, while Xue Shaoheng was particularly delighted and quickly stepped forward to invite them to stay for a few days until the blizzard subsided before leaving

"Very well, I will reluctantly trust you this once." Li Qiuxue turned around with satisfaction and threw the prepared rope down into the deep pit

"We are in pursuit of a fugitive. Have you seen the person in the drawing?" The burly soldier leader unfurled a scroll.

Oh no! Chu Shaoqin stood on a tree trunk without any shelter, watching several arrows flying towards him

Thank you for your care along the way, but there is no banquet that does not come to an end. We shall meet again if fate allows. Chu Shao carefully climbed down from the tree, saying these words in his heart, reluctantly turning to leave.

A thunderclap sounded, startling Chu Shaoqin, who hurriedly leaned against the wall. Li Qiuxue couldn't help but laugh: "See, even heaven is not on your side"

As Chu Shaoqin turned and walked through the corridor, he glanced back at them; their figures vanished around the corner of the corridor. With a serious expression, Chu Shaoqin quickly turned and slipped away to the stable

Chu Shaoqin shook his head; having always lived in comfort and privilege, how could he possibly understand these matters of the common people

"Father, he clearly wants to escape, why are you helping him?" Li Qiuxue stamped her foot in a fit of temper.

"No, the escort has already been delivered, we are going back." Li Qiuxue glanced at Xue Shaoheng; she disliked it when a grown man referred to her as 'young master', finding it awkward. She brushed off the cake flour on her hands, stood up, adjusted her robe, and prepared to leave the Xue residence with the others from the escort agency.

He watched as Li Qiuxue unabashedly indulged in the pastries on the table, revealing a satisfying dimple that was quite charming. It seemed he did not hear a single word spoken by Li Baize, instead, he kept nodding absentmindedly.

We should also go have a few drinks to warm up. After making all the necessary arrangements, Li Baize patted his big belly and led everyone to the canteen of the post station

Did you sleep well last night? Li Qiuxue teased, playing with the small braid on her chest

"Xue'er, why are you so inconsiderate? How can a young lady be so rude?" Li Baize, who had dismounted from the saddle, stepped forward to help Chu Shaoqin up, brushing the snow and dust off him just like a father would.

There are actually helpers, then let us die together! Fire the arrows!" As soon as the leader finished speaking, a diamond-shaped dart struck his skull, and he fell off his horse, dead. The other soldiers, seeing their leader had died, raised their swords and charged at them. Li Baize swung his large knife and quickly dealt with them in just a few moves.

"Ah, no, no, what I mean is, if you could be a little gentler with me, I would like you even more." Chu Shaoqin gestured with his fingers to indicate that "a little," eagerly waiting for Li Qiuxue to lower the rope.

Miss ... ...

Li Qiuxue, in a fit of rage, pounded and kicked at the closed door

Chu Shaoqin watched the departing figure of Li Qiuxue, feeling a mix of emotions. He closed the window and leaned against the wall, reflecting on the words Li Qiuxue had said. Could it be that she has developed feelings for him?

Li Qiuxue ran around with the roasted meat, refusing to give any to Chu Shaoqin. Li Baize watched the two of them chase each other and couldn't help but chuckle. He opened the small wine flask he carried with him, took a sip of wine, and then began to chat with others about various topics

"Bai Shaoqin, oh Bai Shaoqin, can't you think for a moment? Am I the kind of person who would easily let you go?" Li Qiuxue squatted at the edge of the deep pit, holding a lantern, the flickering candlelight dancing on her face, making her smile appear quite eerie. "I noticed something was off with you a long time ago, but I didn't expect you really wanted to escape. Since you don't like warming yourself by the fire, then you can sleep in this pit for a night."

Who is that young lady, Li Biao Tou?

The next day, the wind and snow gradually ceased, and the sun finally made its appearance. Although the heavy snow on the trees had not melted, the exposed branches were already visible. The carriage that had fallen into the valley still left behind two horses. At this moment, Li Baize and his daughter Li Qiuxue each rode one horse, while the others followed behind, continuing their journey

"Are you annoying or what! Can't you speak properly? You keep reciting scriptures that I don't understand, and also, stop following me!" Li Qiuxue said impatiently, with her hands on her hips and a frown on her face. However, Xue Shaoheng, who firmly believed that sincerity could move even the hardest stone, remained undeterred. He picked a branch of plum blossoms from the courtyard and tenderly handed it to Li Qiuxue.

After the two returned to the escort team, they devoured the snow fox hunted by Li Baize. The fur of the snow fox was skinned and made into a scarf for Li Qiuxue. While eating the roasted snow fox over the campfire, Li Qiuxue recounted stories of self-sufficiency from the valley below. Li Baize pretended to listen earnestly, while Chu Shaoqin was amused by her exaggerated words and let out a chuckle.

The figure in the painting looked particularly familiar to Xue Shaoheng, who was searching his mind for the identity of the person depicted. Suddenly, he recalled someone. A slight smile appeared at the corner of his lips as he stood up from the ground

"Oh, I am Xue Shaoheng. Please come in, the wind and snow outside are quite severe." Xue Shaoheng smiled politely and opened the door wide to let them in

Li Qiuxue did not like to see a pedantic scholar as soon as she opened the door, so she insisted on changing to a different room with Chu Shaoqin

Xue Shaoheng, listen to me, this young lady has no interest in a scholar like you who is only good at composing poetry and nothing else

"I have my eyes set on you, so what? You keep trying to run away; could it be that you have someone you care about?" Li Qiuxue changed her tone, gripping the hilt of her sword, ready to draw it from its sheath, "Tell me who it is!"

I know where the person in the painting is

I ... ...

Xue Shaoheng led them to the guest rooms and deliberately reserved a room for Li Qiuxue that was closest to his own.

Xue Shaoheng gazed at her pure and simple appearance, somewhat lost in thought, until she stepped over the threshold and walked past him, at which point he regained his senses. He followed the silhouette with his eyes, murmuring: "In the north, there is a beauty, unparalleled and independent. A single glance can topple a city, and another glance can captivate my heart"

If both your mother and I were to jump into the water at the same time, whom would you save

"You are right; I didn't expect you to have such awareness at such a young age, well done! Alright, let's head back, or else that girl Xue'er will start looking for us everywhere." Li Baize patted Chu Shaoqin's shoulder and smiled foolishly. The two mounted their horses and rode back along the path they came.

I am feeling a bit unwell, so I will go rest for a while said Chu Shaoqin, feigning dizziness

The poor do not contend with the rich, and the people do not contend with the officials. Regardless of financial resources or power, we cannot compete with them. Moreover, when will the cycle of vengeance end? Right now, I just want to live in peace and stability, " Chu Shaoqin hurriedly said, fearing that Li Baize would really gather people to cause trouble in Yandu.

Li Baize was counting, and did not notice that Xue Shaoheng had been watching Li Qiuxue all along. By the time he put away the banknotes and prepared to take his leave, Xue Shaoheng had already stood up and walked in front of Li Qiuxue

Chu Shaoqin followed the people from the escort agency into the Xue residence. The layout of the Xue residence was somewhat similar to that of the Zhengda Escort Agency, but the difference was that it seemed to be inhabited only by Xue Shaoheng. There were no maidservants or household servants in the residence, only a courtyard filled with plum blossoms and wall paintings, which appeared desolate yet poetic. Xue Shaoheng led them to the hall for receiving guests, discussing matters related to the payment for the escort service.

"Bai Shaoqin, why are you walking with your head down?" When Li Qiuxue said this, the leader of the soldiers paused for a moment and looked in the direction of Li Qiuxue, his gaze coincidentally meeting that of Chu Shaoqin. Chu Shaoqin hurriedly averted his eyes and stepped into the post station alongside Li Baize.

The pear-shaped head said, if you continue to be so rude, you will not be able to get married

The blizzard ceased on the third day of their stay, the earth warmed, and the snow melted. Li Baize led the people from the escort agency in packing their belongings, preparing to return. Xue Shaoheng also politely went out to bid them farewell, and after they had walked far away, he retracted his insincere smile and turned back to the Xue residence. Just as he was about to close the door, a large knife was thrust in, wedged in the gap of the door, directly pointing at the tip of Xue Shaoheng's nose

You must be tired these days, so go rest for now. Li Baize pulled the unruly Li Qiuxue behind him, allowing Chu Shaoqin to leave.

Chu Shao Qin quietly watched the group sleeping soundly, perhaps it was time for him to leave, as this would be better for everyone

"I don't care, Chu Shaoqin, you go stand in the corner for an hour!" Li Qiuxue continued to pull at Chu Shaoqin, wanting to punish him, while Chu Shaoqin quickly ran back to his guest room and made a face at Li Qiuxue before closing the door.

Oh, that person is my little daughter

Upon arriving at the Xue residence, the wind began to pick up again, and before long, snow started to fall in flurries. Li Baize looked up at the grand mansion ahead, where two stone carvings of Pixiu stood in front. The plaque on the door bore the words "Xue Residence".

What do you want? I have never committed any crimes. Have you got the wrong place?

The great vengeance has not yet been avenged, I will not die here. Chu Shaoqin thought to himself, yet he smiled faintly, pushing Li Qiuxue's shoulder as they sat by the campfire, saying: "The head of the pear escort will definitely find us"

There were almost no animals in the valley, and the two people trapped in the cave could only search for the food that had fallen from the cart in the snow. Cold and hungry, Li Qiuxue wrapped in her fur coat stayed in the cave, while Chu Shaoqin, who had been out for half a day, came back through the wind and snow, holding a large pancake that he had dug out of the snow. Upon seeing him enter the cave, Li Qiuxue hurriedly took the pancake and took a bite, but the pancake, which had already turned into an ice block, nearly broke her front teeth.

Before Chu Shaoqin could dismount, he was yanked down by Li Qiuxue and dragged harshly across the ground.

"Hey, you keep looking at me like that, could it be that you have taken a liking to me?" Chu Shaoqin changed his way of communication, expecting Li Qiuxue to shyly deny it, but to his surprise, Li Qiuxue honestly nodded her head. This unexpected reaction left Chu Shaoqin at a loss for words.

Now that you have grown wings and can fly, right? You dare to leave my line of sight without my permission, do you have a death wish?" Li Qiuxue domineeringly stepped on Chu Shaoqin, placing her hands on her hips to declare her sovereignty

"Are we going to freeze to death here?" Li Qiuxue looked at the dying campfire, feeling somewhat afraid. They had already run out of branches, and if this continued, they would starve to death here before anyone found them

Bai Shaoqin, you just wait for me, hum!

"Yes, yes, yes. May I ask if Xue Shaoheng is in the residence? We need to personally deliver the escorted painting to him."

Chu Shaoqin could not sing the ballads of their escort agency, so he could only listen to them sing all the way. Li Qiuxue noticed that he remained silent the entire time, so she pinched his ear, forcing him to learn the ballads. Chu Shaoqin had no choice but to follow her and sing line by line, but when it came to the high notes, he unexpectedly lost his voice.

The strong men of the escort agency sang songs all the way, and the return journey was free of the blizzards, becoming much easier to traverse. They soon passed the relay station they had come from and entered the forest path. Riding on her horse, Li Qiuxue joined the others in humming the songs, her voice clear and bright, embodying the charm of a woman and the strength of a man

Li Qiuxue, you misunderstood, I just wanted to come out for a little relief... Hey, don't go... Hey, leave me a lantern... Li Qiuxue..." Chu Shaoqin looked at the unsympathetic Li Qiuxue as she turned to leave, and spent a whole night in the deep pit, looking desolate.

Outside the post station, more than ten soldiers were drinking to warm themselves. Upon seeing the people from the escort agency, they exchanged glances and approached to inquire about their destination. Li Baize protected Li Qiuxue behind him and explained the situation to them, discreetly offering a piece of broken silver to the leader of the soldiers. The leader weighed the silver in his hand, nodded, sat down, and continued drinking, no longer paying them any attention

"Weren't we just fine a moment ago? Are you trying to run away?" Li Qiuxue pouted and tightened her grip on the sword at her waist

"Shaoyin, can you play a tune with a leaf?" Li Baize plucked a green leaf from the bushes and gently blew a melody between his lips

Upon seeing the soldiers, Chu Shaoqin slightly lowered his head. He concealed himself among the crowd and entered the post station together with the people from the escort agency.

Chu Shaoqin watched them collaborate and stepped forward to help. He had never experienced such a life before; he once thought that only impoverished families needed to be self-reliant, but he never realized that self-reliance could be a joyful thing. Although this group of people was rough, they were just and upright. They would stand up for those around them and risk their lives for their reputation. They made Chu Shaoqin feel what sincerity truly is and what it means to be happy

The cold gleam of the large knife slowly retracted, and the door opened as Xue Shaoheng stepped back. Entering through the door were several armed soldiers with swords, who looked at Xue Shaoheng, who staggered back a few steps before falling to the ground, trembling in fear, and laughed heartily.

Miss Autumn Snow, may I inquire if you would be interested in taking a stroll in the garden with me

Li Baize was teaching Chu Shaoqin to play a tune step by step. When Li Qiuxue looked at Chu Shaoqin, she saw a trace of sadness flicker in his eyes. He had practiced for a long time before he could barely play a piece, and Li Qiuxue was no longer by the campfire, though she did not know when she had left.

"Shaoqin, what is going on?" Li Baize exuded an aura capable of sweeping through thousands of troops. He glanced at the soldiers surrounding them and placed his hand on his waist, preparing for something.

It is Father! Upon hearing the voice, Li Qiuxue was overjoyed and hurriedly ran outside the cave

The people from the escort agency were searching for them in the heavy snow. Upon seeing Li Qiuxue's figure, Li Baize hurriedly gathered everyone to welcome her. Li Qiuxue rushed into Li Baize's embrace, wearing an expression of joy mixed with tears. Li Baize patted Chu Shaoqin's shoulder, seemingly thanking him for saving his daughter

Chu Shaoqin, who was hiding inside the window and peeking, chuckled and then continued to watch

What are you laughing at? Li Qiuxue glanced at Chu Shaoqin and then snatched the roasted meat from his hand, saying, You don't need to eat anymore, you've had your fill of laughter.

The heavy snow continued to fall for reasons unknown, and the sound of the north wind howled outside the house like a wolf's cry. Every time Chu Shaoqin opened the window, he could see Xue Shaoheng reciting poetry in the corridor, sometimes trailing behind Li Qiuxue. That pretentious demeanor sent shivers down one's spine, so Chu Shaoqin simply stopped opening the window facing Xue Shaoheng's room. He leaned against the wall, seemingly discerning clues from Xue Shaoheng's verses.

"Save you!" Chu Shaoqin replied without a moment's hesitation, but in his heart, he wondered: Who would jump into the water for no reason?

Although Xue Shaoheng felt discontented, he maintained a smiling facade and said, "As long as Miss Qiu Xue is happy."

Chu Shao Qin parted his lips, but did not say anything further

Li Baize patted Chu Shaoqin on the shoulder and then walked towards the bonfire to drink

"Could it be that Xue Shaoheng has taken a liking to Li Qiuxue?" Chu Shaoqin struck his palm to confirm his thoughts. He turned around and opened the window a crack. Through that gap, he saw Xue Shaoheng following behind Li Qiuxue, continuously reciting, "The ospreys are calling, on the riverbank. The graceful and virtuous lady, a gentleman's perfect match..."

Chu Shaoqin pulled himself up little by little with the rope, and just as he finally reached the mouth of the cave, Li Qiuxue suddenly leaned over, startling him so much that he nearly fell back down

Seeing the situation, Chu Shaoqin quickly jumped onto the tree trunk. During this period, he had been following Li Baize to learn martial arts. Although he had not yet grown strong enough to take on ten opponents at once, he had become much more agile than before

There was another one! Chu Shaoqin saw a captured soldier preparing to escape. He intended to chase after him to silence him, but Li Baize raised his hand, blocking his path, and said: "Do not pursue the desperate."

This should be the place. Li Baize stepped forward and knocked on the door, his loud voice seemingly capable of penetrating the entire Xue residence. After a short while, the door of the Xue residence opened from the inside. The person who opened the door was a pale-faced scholar, draped in a white fox fur robe, with both hands tucked into the sleeves, looking quite frail.

"No, no, no, I do not have a significant other," Chu Shaoqin hurriedly denied.

"Miss Qiuxue, this painting was created for you last night." Xue Shaoheng, still unwilling to give up, took out a piece of silk from his sleeve that bore a portrait of Li Qiuxue. He intended to present it to her as a token of his affection. However, Li Qiuxue was completely fed up; she snatched the silk from him, tore it into several pieces, and scattered them with a flick of her hand

No.

As night fell, they decided to rest for the night in the forest and set out again the next day. Li Baize took a few people to chop wood and hunt, and before long, he returned with a pile of firewood and some mountain chickens and wild rabbits. They used fire starters to ignite the campfire and hung the captured game to roast.

"Don't! I'm not laughing anymore," Chu Shaoqin said, feeling both amused and helpless, as he hurried to comfort Li Qiuxue

Miss Qiu Xue, this plum blossom branch represents my feelings. If you do not mind, when I achieve success, I will certainly come to propose with generous gifts.

Father took him out for a stroll. You, from now on, must not bully Shao Qin. Shao Qin is a good child. You need to correct your willful and unreasonable behavior; otherwise, who would dare to marry you in the future?

What does it mean to not dare to not like? You are being perfunctory with me!" Li Qiuxue pouted, feeling somewhat angry

I dare not dislike it

Zheng Duan raised his wine bowl, preparing to drink with everyone, when Li Baize twitched his ears, as if he had heard the sound of horses' hooves. He pretended to go to the restroom and left for a moment. When he reached the stable, he squinted slightly, as if he had discerned something.

"That's more like it." Li Qiuxue said with satisfaction, puffing her cheeks, as she reached out to pull Chu Shaoqin along. The two walked towards the group, one in front and the other behind, resembling a couple who had just made up after a quarrel

I..." Chu Shaoqin hesitated somewhat. If Li Baize were to discover his true identity, he would undoubtedly be implicated. He did not want the Li family to accompany him in this murky situation, so he told a lie: "My father and my uncles are twin brothers. Our family has a large business in Yandu. As the legitimate eldest son, my father was supposed to inherit the family business. However, my uncles, driven by greed for wealth and power, conspired against my father, bribed officials to kill him and silence me, taking his place instead. I fled all the way from Yandu until I encountered you, only to find that my uncles still refuse to let me go." My father, as the legitimate eldest son, was originally meant to inherit the family business, but my uncles, driven by greed for wealth and power, conspired against my father, bribed officials to kill him and silence me, taking his place instead. I fled all the way from Yandu until I encountered you, only to find that my uncles still refuse to let me go.

The chimney of the post station rose with curling white smoke, and the number of people stopping at the post station gradually increased. Twilight fell over a stretch of pure white snow, as Li Qiuxue stood outside the post station, guarding the snowy path, until Li Baize and Chu Shaoqin returned, chatting and laughing while riding their horses

Li Qiuxue chuckled softly, and the others in the escort agency couldn't help but burst into laughter. Chu Shaoqin felt embarrassed and turned red, refusing to sing any longer

So do you like me

"Have we arrived?" The voice of Li Qiuxue caught Xue Shaoheng's attention. He turned his gaze towards the carriage, where a slender, fair hand emerged from the curtain. The hem of a green silk skirt trailed down, and a dark blue cotton robe was draped over the woman.

"Xue'er, enough, stop making a fuss. We have to set off early tomorrow, so you should hurry back to your guest room and get some rest." Li Baize advised, glancing at the sky and yawning sleepily.

In the pitch-black night, where one cannot see their own fingers, Chu Shaoqin walked while blowing on a fire starter, hoping to illuminate the path ahead with its faint glow. However, before the flame of the fire starter could flare up, he fell into a deep pit

He is over there! The soldiers searching for Chu Shaoqin have already discovered his trail, and they have been secretly following the hoof prints. Their objective is to eliminate him in a place where no one can see.

"Li Biao Tou, come here, let us drink a bowl!" The others raised their wine bowls and called out to Li Baize

With a "crack," a small stone struck the tree trunk where Chu Shaoqin was standing, causing him to fall into the snow and evade the arrows' fire. Li Baize, who had arrived on horseback, performed a somersault over the soldiers, shielding Chu Shaoqin behind him

Li Qiuxue could not kick open the door, so she had no choice but to throw down a harsh remark, pouting and tossing her head as she left

The excessive words spoken by Li Qiuxue came out quite naturally; she tossed her head and turned, disappearing at the end of the corridor. Meanwhile, Xue Shaoheng, who had suffered great humiliation, clenched his fists and lowered his head

Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and although the blizzard in the valley had lessened, it showed no signs of stopping

Xue Shaoheng was taken aback, as if he had suffered a tremendous blow to his inner self

Master Qiu Xue, after a night of reflection, I have come to realize my mistakes. Please, with your great generosity, forgive me. In the future, I promise I will not run around outside your sight!" Chu Shao Qin raised three fingers to the sky and swore, "If I do not keep my word, may I be struck by lightning!"

The next day, as dawn broke, the people from the escort agency had already packed their belongings and continued on their journey. Along the way, Li Qiuxue ignored both Chu Shaoqin and Li Baize, seemingly still angry about what had happened the previous night. Although Chu Shaoqin tried to coax her throughout the journey, it was ineffective. In the end, Chu Shaoqin gave up on trying to appease her and followed behind Li Baize to continue on their way

The Xue residence is located at the northernmost end of Qingyang City, far from the bustling market, requiring a detour along a mountain road and passing by a post station to reach it. Li Baize, riding on horseback, gazed into the distance where the flag of the post station fluttered in the wind. Before Li Baize could speak, Li Qiuxue had already started shouting, kicking her legs against the horse's belly and galloping in that direction.

"Why are soldiers chasing you? Who exactly are you?" Li Baize scrutinized him with a skeptical gaze and ultimately inquired about his background

May I ask the name of the young lady from the pear dart team

The young girl is named Li Qiuxue, regarding the matter of escorting the goods

This cake has been buried in the heavy snow for several days, and it is estimated that it cannot be bitten open in a short time. After digging for most of the day, Chu Shaoqin finally unearthed a large piece of cake and revealed an awkward smile. He hid the cake in his bosom, using his body heat to warm it up, saying, "Let me help you warm it up."

What am I thinking about?" Chu Shaoqin shook his head, burrowed into the quilt, and no longer thought about these matters of love and affection