Chapter Nine, Liu Qin's old friend A Zi

Liu Qin was not concerned about her questioning, and simply smiled again, saying: "You go tell A Zi that an old friend, Liu Qin, has come. Ask her whether she wishes to see me or not"

The purple poppy is even more anxious and restless than I had imagined, pacing back and forth under the corridor of the water pavilion, occasionally glancing in our direction. In her expression, there is no trace of the languid ease she displayed during our previous two meetings; instead, she exhibits a charming and nervous demeanor akin to that of a young girl encountering her suitor for the first time.

The face of the purple poppy, charming and resplendent like a full moon, radiated self-mockery: "Well, indeed, nothing prompts a visit to the Three Treasures Hall without reason! However, your way of coming to see me is rather peculiar, breaking in at midnight and then hiding in the arms of a pretty boy for a nap before coming to meet me"

I believe that if the eyes could cast spells of sorcery, she would have likely turned me into a pool of pus by now

You have returned, what exactly is the matter

However, after just a short while, Liu Qin and I hurriedly washed up. We had only taken a couple of bites of the breakfast brought by the servants when Xiao Wan returned, breathless and leaning against the door frame, saying: "Hurry, hurry, the Saintess is urgently calling!"

Liu Qin smiled: "I don't want to either"

The little mosquito opened its mouth and swiftly darted out of the courtyard

However, one thing I can be certain of is that the person I met that day was definitely not Liu Qin

"No problem." Liu Qin replied quickly, but the hand resting on my shoulder tightened slightly

Liu Qin clearly sensed my displeasure, placing her hand on my shoulder to subtly comfort me, while lightly smiling and saying: "It's mutual. Is the fertilizer for the poppy flowers still those suitors you have grown tired of?"

And since the beginning of the game, I finally understood why Liu Qin would not allow me to leave his side by even half a step

Your disgusting habit has remained unchanged for over a decade. The purple poppy finally looked at me carefully, but her face was filled with disdain and disgust, making me feel even more uncomfortable than when she merely glanced at me yesterday

Liu Qin allowed the little mosquito to jump beside her, yet she did not dare to urge it. Surprisingly, she even picked her teeth before saying: "Ying'er, if you are not full, we can buy some snacks outside the palace later. Do not be tempted by the things from A Zi's place!"

Chu Han, His Highness the Prince of Qing of the Celestial Empire

Even that little mosquito has secretly cast a spell on me. Where there are servants, there are masters. It is easy to imagine that the infamous master of the poison, the purple poppy, is not a benevolent one. If there are ulterior motives, it will undoubtedly be even more difficult to deal with

Who

Liu Qin smiled with a serene demeanor, yet within that serenity, there was an unintentional hint of desolation, as if she had experienced the vicissitudes of life.

Liu Qin's expression changed slightly, and she quickly smiled and said, "What could possibly be wrong?"

If one were to discuss it in detail, Liu Qin's mysterious appearance would certainly raise some suspicions in Xiao Wen, who should have called someone to inquire thoroughly long ago. The fact that he could still maintain a smile while questioning is likely due to Liu Qin's charming face, which is both beautiful and capable of smiling.

Azi, it has been a long time since we last met

The purple poppy stared at Liu Qin with resentment for a long time before finally easing her expression and saying: "I do not wish to argue with you"

You are very protective of him. If it were your so-called lovers from before, dealing with them so laboriously, I fear you would have long pushed him in front of me to be fed poison. " She sighed and took a sip of wine, saying, "Naturally, he is good-looking, and his martial arts skills should be quite impressive, but if I were a man, I might not be any worse than him.

However, Liu Qin showed no signs of fear; instead, she repeatedly pulled me closer to her, quietly using her internal energy to create a barrier of qi around us, preventing the invasion of the poison

The purple poppy gazed at his face for a long while before sighing, "Aqin, I thought you would stay in your Snow Willow Palace and never return to Nanzhao. Six years ago, when I visited you at Yanling Mountain, you said you really disliked this place that feels like a cage!"

The purple poppy raised her eyebrows, a sharp light flashed through her eyes, and then she said: "Play a game of chess with me and have a meal."

Liu Qin nodded slightly and said, "Understood, we will go after we eat"

The snow on Cangshan Mountain, the moon over Erhai Lake, the flowers of Shangguan, and the winds of Xiaguan are all magnificent sights of Nanzhao. The scenery is vast and beautiful, attracting even the cultured scholars from the Central Plains to visit and admire. How could it possibly feel like a cage

Their tone clearly indicates that they have been apart for at least six years

Nanzhao is like a cage

Inquire about a person

Your person ... ...

The purple poppy glanced at me once more, and in its eyes, it was already impossible to discern what color it was.

The delicate orchid fingers, the flowing hair, the cold chess pieces, and the pear wood table all became excellent intermediaries for casting spells and releasing poison, not to mention the subsequent banquet at Hongmen

At the end of the meal, the purple poppy casually remarked, "That Prince Qing, in the Unaging Cave, are you also preparing to rescue someone?"

The purple poppy seemed to be aware that Liu Qin was on guard against her, and her complexion was not good, with even the pink blush unable to conceal the pallor of her cheeks

Liu Qin's expression softened as she smiled and said, "Do you still not know what my shadow is called? Never mind, lead us to meet the saintess!"

Liu Qin followed the purple poppy into the water pavilion, and under the guidance of the maidservant, sat down on a wooden couch at one side. However, he tightly held onto me, not allowing me to leave even half a step away. He only pulled me closer, and we squeezed onto the same couch. He then smiled and said: "This cannot be blamed on me; it was the people from Xuan Shui Palace who captured my person. I have heard about it and can only come in to take a look."

When she finally saw us after turning back, her pacing came to an abrupt halt. She leaned against the railing and quietly gazed at us. By the time we approached her, she had returned to her original languid and leisurely demeanor, gently supporting a cluster of azaleas and softly inhaling their fragrance

The little mosquito chuckled and said: "The saintess only mentioned wanting to see the beautiful man who does not smile, she did not say she wanted to see you. Who exactly are you? Could it be that you are the one they just captured?"

Thinking to myself, I lazily got up and said: "I understand."

Although she is as beautiful as a flower, with such a nearly venomous gaze, I cannot perceive her charm at all

Liu Qinqing smiled lightly and said, "If it weren't for a bit of trouble, I wouldn't want to set foot here again!"

The breakfast delivered by the servant was only for me, but fortunately, the quantity was relatively ample. Although it was not quite enough for two people, it was nearly sufficient.

I did not dare to be careless, and I also mobilized all my internal energy to resonate with Liu Qin's energy wall, expelling even the invisible Gu worms and toxins beyond the energy walls of both individuals