Chapter 3

Li Mu said coldly: "It seems that there is a discrepancy in our memories. Is it you who has amnesia, or is it me?"

Shouting at the top of her lungs, she desperately cried out

Is this little girl addicted to biting? Why is her first reaction always to rush over to him, and her second reaction to grab his right arm and bite?

Although Li Mu possesses high martial arts skills and has had experiences in interacting with women, the ones he has known are either the cultured princesses from the palace or the daughters of officials. Even the palace maids and the attendants from the royal residence have always admired him or feared the cold demeanor he exudes, making them hesitant to approach him

In this place, Mo Chou is only entangled with Zhi, wishing for her to divine a fortune for herself

With a carefree demeanor, he grabbed a large handful of white pieces, then picked one with his index and middle fingers, breaking into a smile

Holding her hand, without further ado, I ran forward and said to Shiyu: "Yes, yes, you are going to find him at Luofeng Villa, right? Now that he has returned, it is just right; we can discuss everything together!"

Shiyu, please do not blame me, it is not that I want to abandon you... But, but that guy He Feng has provoked her? Is it just because He Feng has connections with the Falling Phoenix Manor that she no longer wants Li Mu and Chang Ping to assist her in going to the capital?

Come here... help me...

The bun, half in its mouth, nearly fell out, and then the little one immediately had stars in its eyes

Hello, brother, you are really impressive... you can perform such difficult moves so effortlessly.

Raising an eyebrow, Li Mu did not respond, merely sipping a mouthful of clear tea

In fact, Zhi really wants to cry. Why did they, without any consideration, unanimously decide that she should share a carriage with Li Mu when they were dividing the carriages? She is not a boy, tears ~ ~.

One side is making suggestions, while only Zhi is murmuring to herself.

In modern times, there are indeed many stars, and handsome male celebrities are not uncommon. However, many of them possess a layer of superficial charm that can be off-putting. In contrast, there are very few men with a clean and pure demeanor like Li Mu.

Shiyu is still just a child

Looking sincerely at Li Mu's handsome face, Zhi only spoke in a tone that could even move herself.

Oh my, what on earth is going on? Did she mistake someone for another? ... No way, she has seen He Feng before, and he looks exactly like this Li Mu in front of me, how could this be...

Speaking sarcastically in a cold tone, to be honest, although Li Mu did not dislike her, he was always left bewildered by her inexplicable actions, and thus, sarcastic remarks slipped out of his mouth.

What brings you to the hall? What for? Only Zhi has yet to understand how 'He Feng' ended up on the ship hired by Chang Ping and Li Mu, while Shi Yu merely pushed her into the cabin, tossed a clean set of clothes to her, and waited outside the door, not even allowing her the time to ask questions

The game has concluded, and Mo Chou begins to count the numbers: one, two, three, four ... ...

As soon as the curtains were drawn, the cold wind rushed in, brushing against her pale little face, causing her to sneeze repeatedly without realizing it. She carefully shifted her body, then shifted again, adopting an ostrich mentality, believing that no one would notice her small movements

Only this girl, who is unaware of the situation, has not realized how strange her actions are, which is simply baffling. Not to mention that she is dressed in men's clothing while holding Li Mu, even if she were in women's attire, she should not be so physically involved with a man.

It is clearly a horse-drawn carriage, so why adorn it with such extravagant decorations

Finished, she, she shouldn't have vomited on anyone, how did she end up vomiting on that ice block-faced guy

His eyebrows are not particularly thick, yet they slant sharply like a keen sword into his temples, giving him a remarkably handsome appearance. His pink, thin lips are slightly pressed together, which accentuates the resoluteness beneath his straight nose. His fair complexion renders his entire face clean and strikingly handsome.

At this moment, Empress Changsun and Mo Chou saw only Zhi and Li Mu tugging at each other, and were puzzled by the scene. Suddenly, they realized that the young man was about to step on Lord Mu's foot, and they were immediately taken aback.

Quickly tell me, besides finding the ancient jade, how can I return to the modern era

The two individuals engaged in conversation while playing chess, enjoying a pleasant exchange.

Only after seeing Li Mu did Zhi realize the correctness of this statement, her eyes shining with a glimmering, mischievous feeling

It turns out that she mistook Li Mu for He Feng; the two indeed bore an eight-point resemblance. If only Zhi had been a bit more attentive, she would have noticed that He Feng had a handsome appearance, yet lacked the imposing presence of Li Mu

Only Zhi, who was in high spirits, did not realize how strange her behavior was, feeling a surge of joy in her heart

I fell for the second time today, how frustrating

Suppressing the tears of grievance in her eyes, she bit her lower lip tightly

Wow, so much blood... ? ... Is she seeing ghosts? She clearly intended to step on that detestable grain seal's foot, how could this happen! ? She just wanted to know how to return to the modern era, why is she so unfortunate!

In a moment of intermittent mental lapse, the young girl not only forgot that she still needed to rush to the capital for the examination, but also automatically filtered out the exhausting experience of everyone who had been worn out by the matter of getting on the carriage.

Brother, hurry! Hurry! Swim over here quickly!

The more I think about it, the more confused I become, and the bumpy carriage is giving me a headache. Why must she endure this suffering

Oh... ? ... She is injured, bleeding, is she going to die?

To speak frankly, Li Mu is truly very handsome. When he lowers his gaze and remains silent, one cannot see the cold ice of indifference in his eyes, and he appears as youthful and pure as a child.

Young master, please wait here for a moment while this young lady goes to make the announcement

The strange little girl left Li Mu utterly perplexed as to what she truly intended to do

If you wish to lose an arm or a leg, you may jump down and give it a try, but no one will save you

Young Master Mu, I apologize for keeping you waiting

At a glance, she was stunned by the sight of the only branch of Zhi hanging precariously at the bow of the boat

Seeing her reaction, Li Mu lowered his gaze

Stepping down from the elevated seat, I gently pinched Zhi's chin, forcing her to look up at me.

Narrowing her sharp eyes, Li Mu noticed that she still did not let go of him, feeling a twinge of displeasure in his heart

It is truly lamentable! Although the fellow with the ice block face does not look terrifying, his demeanor is excessively cold. Just a glance at him can leave one feeling frozen. No amount of soft fur cushions in the carriage can remedy this situation

Reaching out to touch, a strange, warm, and sticky sensation? Upon closer inspection of the hand that was touching the head, I was so frightened that I immediately burst into tears.

Zhi Zhi had just intended to perform a difficult maneuver—extending only one hand to greet Shi Yu, to demonstrate her skill—when suddenly her hands slipped. With a "plop," she fell into the water.

You, are you saying that he is not called He Feng... but rather Li Mu?

Indeed, you are as beautiful as a fairy, and you should be older than me. Shouldn't I call you fairy elder sister instead of fairy younger sister

Just as I was about to continue to indulge my eyes by looking at handsome men, Li Mu's eyes suddenly opened.

Gulu, gulu

Only those pitch-black eyes, as dark as twilight, gazed deeply and coldly at Zhi Zhi, who was startled and averted her gaze. A mocking smile, neither fully a smile nor entirely not, curled at the corners of his lips

A frail figure came rushing from afar, and upon closer inspection, it was the girl disguised as a boy whom I had injured that day. Li Mu, who had originally intended to dodge, hesitated, fearing that she might accidentally collide with the large tree behind him.

She discreetly pulled back the curtains, pretending to admire the scenery as she surveyed the landscape outside the window

The ostrich mentality has led Su Mo Chou into a state of confusion, with only chaotic thoughts filling her mind

Shiyu was so frightened that all she could do was cry

Ah, Young Master Yin, you...

Upon hearing her master's words, Mo Chou became anxious and hurriedly waved her hand with a look of distress

Young Master Mu. "Brother, it was Young Master Mu who saved you from the river."

I cannot swim... All Zhi wants to do right now is to cry her heart out, but she no longer has the strength to cry. Submerged in the cold river water, she cannot utter a single word.

Is there a mistake? It's just falling into the river, how could she possibly catch a cold? She is not that delicate!

Why has her luck never been good from childhood to adulthood? If not to escape now, then when?

Now, even a fool can discern the meaning behind Li Mu's words, yet Zhi's temper has always been poor, and she is currently infuriated.

As soon as she opened the door, a sudden sound of a heavy object falling came from behind, startling her to jump up. With a loud "bang," a crisp sound followed by a series of screams resembling that of a slaughtered pig.

Is there something wrong? In such a wonderful game of chess, the one using the white pieces must be a fool! Always focusing on the tengen, if the effort spent on the tengen were directed towards the star points, wouldn't this game have been won long ago

Woe! She wants to go home! ... There are no computers, no televisions, no video games, nothing at all here, and there is that detestable He Feng coldly staring at her, not taking her back to the modern world, no, please don't...

Let them take me to the capital!

Upon seeing this, Shiyu was momentarily stunned, only then realizing that just now, Zhi was not playing the trapeze. However, she had already fallen into the river

She saw Mo Chou enter and, in a daze, lifted her steps to follow her inside, but was stopped by the young girl with a smile. "Young master, you cannot enter. Please rest here for a moment, and I will come to invite you in shortly."

Indeed, it is permissible! If you do not believe it, the empress can have him take a look for you

After Li Mu left, I felt something was amiss. Although I had avoided the inquiries of Empress Changsun, Princess Changping would inevitably face the Emperor's punishment if there was no Empress to intercede on her behalf after returning to the palace

Mo Chou stepped out of the pavilion, looking at the bewildered Zhi Zhi, and couldn't help but cover her lips and smile again

The carriage is evidently spacious, yet there is an urgent feeling that arises in an instant.

Li Mu coldly tossed out a sentence, as if he were throwing a small chicken aside

Another scream echoed, and before Zhi could mourn for her head, it tragically collided with the door. The ship swayed, nearly causing her to tumble into the river.

For some unknown reason, Li Mu felt a tightening in his heart

Empress Changsun never bore a child, only Zhi was left unattended, constantly shouting without cease

Stunned, Zhi Zhi was once again taken aback: "Really? Can I jump down from the window?"

Fairy Sister

What exactly did Empress Changsun see in her? Li Mu could not understand, nor did he intend to try to understand it any further

Seeing Zhi so happy, Empress Changsun could not bear to point out that she had initially placed her piece at the Tianyuan position, which could be considered as conceding half a move. This game should have ended in a draw, so she merely smiled gently and asked her in a warm manner

With a dry smile, Mo Chou laboriously swallowed.

In order to return to Changping, he had no choice but to come back again

Li Mu leaned against the tiger skin cushion behind him, arms crossed, his narrow and sharp eyes slightly narrowed.

After a long while, he coldly said: "What do you think?"

With a smile and a shake of her head, Empress Changsun said, "Let him come in and we will talk then"

Biting her lip, only Zhi displayed a look of difficulty.

I have no particular demands! I just want to find two people, one named Li Mu and the other named Chang Ping

The action suddenly froze, and only Zhi was taken aback. It was only then that she realized that jumping down would not yield any good outcome, and she angrily cursed Li Mu for being inhumane in her heart

Only the young man seated in the upper seat was seen, his features handsome yet stern, his gaze coldly sweeping over the two individuals entering the hall. The man merely took a light sip of the tea in his hand, remaining silent

Zhi Zhi secretly scolded herself for being careless, unable to help but bite off her own tongue, while busily trying to justify herself.

I have said that if anyone can win me this round, I will grant them a request. Do you have any requests?

Dai Dai stared blankly at the innocent-looking Zhi Zhi, who kept vomiting. After finishing, she wiped her filthy lips with Li Mu's wide sleeves. Shi Yu truly wished she could be an ostrich and bury her head in the sand

Why did he say they should change the official road to the capital, and they obediently packed their bags, then lowered their heads and followed like sycophants, not daring to say a word, and thus got on the carriage in a daze

Looking again really makes me feel inferior. Huh? There is a game of chess here

Whenever I see him, there always seem to be too many unfortunate events occurring

In the mind of a single-minded person, no matter how hard they think, they still cannot understand how they ended up falling... Could it be that the damned rice stalks can "teleport"?

You have already taken a bite out of me, do you think I will allow you to take a second bite?

Why not stay at Luofeng Mountain Villa? Didn't you just say that you deceived the owner? I am quite familiar with this owner; as long as I say a word, she will not make things difficult for you

Detestable He Feng! Stinky He Feng! Bad He Feng! They say that their physical bodies cannot come to the Tang Dynasty like hers, but he has come, hasn't he! Hehe, he must not be allowed to escape again

You little thing, you are quite interesting, how old are you this year

Are the young women nowadays all this enthusiastic

At this moment, Shiyu, feeling utterly exhausted, couldn't help but murmur to herself: Why is Sister Zhi so heavy? She looks so pale and small, yet pulling her is so laborious.

That means we are not acquainted; we have never met before, nor have we had any incidents that might have offended you. Today is our first meeting, is it not

This fairy-like sister is so beautiful and has such a good character. Although she has not known her for long, Zhi is truly very fond of her.

Upon hearing this result, Zhi Le was overjoyed, dancing with excitement and saying: "Heizi goes first, and should let Banzi take the lead! Then I will win, just in time to win half of the fairy sister's stake."

Now, she can finally see Li Mu's appearance clearly, and Zhi subconsciously gazes in astonishment.

Thinking of this, the small face covered in dust has already changed countless expressions

Before Empress Changsun could call him to have Mo Chou pour him another cup of tea, Zhi had already gulped down all the tea on the chess table, leaving both the master and servant in a state of shock.

Upon hearing these words, Zhi was immediately taken aback.

Zhi only twisted the collar of her clothes and threw it onto Shiyu, raising an eyebrow. Seeing the two of them tumble into a heap, Li Mu turned around and left without looking back

He thought that this girl disguised as a boy should have some self-awareness, putting her hands down and obediently staying aside like an ordinary woman. Little did he know that Zhi was not stepping back but rather stubbornly stepping heavily on his foot.

At that moment, a flash of pure white shadow suddenly darted by. Before Shiyu could react, the white figure, like a soaring Kunpeng, swept past with a single stroke, barely touching the water.

I won't bite you, really! Do you believe me!

A faint green shadow continuously sinks and floats in the river water, which is a uniform white where the boat is docked, with only the reeds incessantly striking the water's surface, causing countless splashes to erupt.

In the blink of an eye, it has vanished without a trace

The slightly parted lips are somewhat pale, yet they accentuate a foolish and dazed expression

Is the girl close to the earth? That would be wonderful

Why is it that guy, who looks like a rice dumpling, can be so domineering?

Before she could fully enjoy her happiness, she realized that her hands had been tightly grasped by Li Mu, and she couldn't help but cast an unhappy glance at Li Mu's handsome face

Saliva flowed all over the ground, oh my! ... She thought that the girl named Mo Chou was already beautiful enough, but she did not expect that there was someone even more beautiful...

Help, help me

No, that won't do. The fairy sister has been kind to Zhi Zhi, and Zhi Zhi appreciates it, but Zhi Zhi needs to go to the capital to take the imperial examination and achieve the top scholar status

Zhi Zhi's thoughts were simple; her only concern was how she could return to the modern era. How could she have considered the subtext in Li Mu's words? She shouted, "What a nuisance! You despicable fellow! Stinky He Feng! If you don't send me back to the modern era, I will follow you every day and see where you try to escape!"

The smooth fur keeps the inside of the carriage warm and cozy, completely oblivious to the chill of early spring outside the carriage

With a strong tug on her own package, she shrank her head in a typical ostrich mentality, opened the cabin door, and intended to leave without saying goodbye

The tea momentarily lodged in her throat, nearly causing her to choke. Empress Changsun wore a helpless expression, as she did not expect that the more she wished to avoid a certain task, the more another person would compel her to undertake it.

Hearing Zhi Zhi say one moment that she is Yin Yao Yu, and the next moment saying she feels relieved, then claiming to be Yin Zhi Zhi, Empress Changsun couldn't help but feel confused by her

Empress Changsun was once again intrigued, as she looked up and down at the young man before her. She noticed that his face was covered in dust, and his clothes were tattered and in disarray. Yet, it was the pair of clever, bright eyes that brought life to his otherwise ordinary face.

Hearing her shout, Shiyu hurriedly ran out

The two siblings, each with their own thoughts, arrived in the main hall like this

What are you waiting for? Am I not the destined one!

Yes, in principle, I am called Yao Yu, but I prefer everyone to call me Zhi Zhi, which is my nickname

The woman narrowed her eyes slightly, pondering for a moment, and said: "Mo Chou, you call him in. Do not mention that I am the owner of this Falling Phoenix Manor, nor bring up any other matters. I want to see if he is truly as interesting as you say."

Although a considerable number of items were placed, and three people were seated in the carriage, it was not crowded; rather, it was quite spacious.

Only Zhi's heart surged with joy, as she was about to leap down to give it a try, when a cold light flashed in Li Mu's eyes, and his indifferent voice was cast down coldly.

Hearing such praise for the first time, unlike the exaggerated flattery from the palace maids and concubines towards Empress Changsun, she was momentarily taken aback and unknowingly developed a fondness for the young man.

In Zhi's round, bright eyes, little stars suddenly appeared one after another, and she cheerfully began to daydream.

I don't care! ... No matter what happens to him ... He can protect himself, and from what he says, Li Mu seems to have a cold appearance but a good heart, so Li Mu will definitely take him in

The sharp, cold gaze captured all her movements, as Li Mu took a cup of freshly brewed tea from the table, remaining silent.

This is a face that is not particularly outstanding, not only is the physique rather frail, but the complexion is also excessively pale. However, the pair of round eyes on the face makes it appear somewhat delicate.

Heaven's creation is truly unfair, how could it allow her to encounter such breathtakingly beautiful women? Is it intentional to make her feel inferior, and then casually jump into this river or that river, to feed the fish?

Before she could react, Li Mu had already seen through her disguise. Zhi, in anger, jumped down from him with a "thud," her hands tightly gripping his arm without daring to loosen their hold, while her right foot unceremoniously stomped down heavily.

Empress Changsun's phoenix eyes swept over the slender figure outside the pavilion, revealing a hint of disbelief, and she smiled, saying: "I see he is not very old, yet he understands physiognomy?"

Could it be that she is not trying to cling to him in hopes of transforming from a sparrow into a phoenix, but rather that she has simply mistaken the wrong person?

Let go, let go!

Even more extravagant are the soft cushions laid inside the carriage, upon which are uniquely placed various vessels such as the fragrant incense burner and the plain golden spittoon, among others that are difficult to name.

Gazing at the ordinary face before him, Li Mu could not comprehend what virtues or abilities she possessed that could persuade the usually obstinate Empress Changsun to change her mind and insist on having her accompany her back to the palace

Li Mu coldly said: "If you want to escape, you can jump directly out of the window."

Upon hearing Shiyu's words, Zhi only opened her mouth wide, almost large enough to fit an egg.

In the moment of the water's touch, only Zhi was lifted by that shadow.

As Ji Zhi fell with the last piece, Empress Changsun merely lowered her gaze, momentarily at a loss for words

The fall was clean and beautiful. If Ziying were here, she would definitely whistle at her with all her might. Thinking of her sister, who was enjoying herself somewhere unknown, Zhi couldn't help but feel sad.

With a self-pitying expression, she counted on her fingers, her little face hanging long

Although it does not possess the nobility and pampering of the young princes in the palace, nor the simplicity and ignorance of the rural youth, it exudes a different kind of elegance that brings great joy to the heart of those who behold it

Suddenly, I thought again, it was Li Mu who brought me here. He Feng is here, so should I just leave without caring about anything? Why should he have the right to do that!

In a state of confusion, being dragged along by Shiyu, only Zhi hesitated and wavered.

It seems that I have forgotten what my purpose is in seeking out Li Mu and the others

Suddenly, only Zhi "Zeng" jumped in front of Li Mu, extending her small hand and shaking it vigorously in front of Li Mu.

Zhi Zhi opened her big eyes wide, looking around to the east and west, but she did not clearly hear what Mo Chou said to her, so she nodded vigorously.

What impressed her even more was that a casual move with a white piece by Zhi not only saved Li Mu from nearly losing the game but also turned the situation around dramatically

These words, though simple, unexpectedly led Empress Changsun to have a different understanding of the dusty and disheveled youth before her. It seems that he is not as crude and ignorant as he appears on the surface

Lying on the side of the boat, half of the body was already submerged in the cold river water

Covering my eyes, I cannot help but mourn for Prince Mu in my heart. However, when did Li Mu's voice become so strange

With a snap, the dog eats feces

It turned out that she had not yet boarded the carriage, and only Zhi was clamoring to walk alone. Then she grabbed Li Mu, wanting to bite him, but after Li Mu pressed her acupoint, she finally managed to get onto the carriage

A sharp glint flashed in his narrow and piercing eyes, and Li Mu suddenly seized upon this key word. Reflecting on the process of each meeting with Zhi Zhi, she always wore an expression of surprise. Could it be...

Well, if it can be delayed for a moment, then let it be, after all, she is reluctant to part her head from her neck

What kind of girl did he perceive her to be? Despicable! Damnable!

With just a single "thud," it fell onto the boat, causing it to sway slightly as it stumbled.

It is truly rare to see a young woman openly embracing a stranger in front of a large crowd

She shrank her head slightly, swallowing hard, her delicate and pale little face clouded with worry. Li Mu still wore a frosty expression, but a barely perceptible glimmer of brilliance flashed in his cold eyes

Those who play Go should know that while the Tengen position appears significant, it is far less advantageous than the star points in the corners for securing a larger territory. Since childhood, Zhi has enjoyed playing this way, and upon observing such a game, she is naturally focused on achieving victory

Wiping the tea that dripped from the corners of her lips, Zhi let out a satisfied burp and said: "Refreshing! It's delicious, but a bit cold. Could we have some hot tea instead? The fragrance of the tea can only be released when it is steeped in boiling water"

From a distance, his indifferent voice came: "Shiyu, take your 'brother' to change into clean clothes, and then come to the hall."

Seeing the little girl looking aggrieved and the fresh blood flowing from her head, Li Mu tossed a small porcelain bottle into her arms and coldly said: "Do not think that by clinging to me, you can transform from a sparrow into a phoenix. I have no interest in those who disguise themselves as men, especially when their appearance is merely mediocre."

Uh, her words were a bit excessive. In fact, the carriage that Li Mu arranged for them is quite comfortable. However, this guy is a bit too extravagant, isn't he

Zhi Zhi crossed her arms in front of her chest, smiling in a rather obsequious manner

Only Zhi is moving slowly. Do we really need to find Li Mu to take them to the capital? He must know that detestable fellow He Feng, but if we don't ask for their help, how can they go to the capital for the examination? They have no money.

She sat down heavily on the stone bench and noticed that there was a cup of tea on the stone table. She thought it was the beautiful "earth-shattering" fairy sister who had poured her a glass of water, and she was immediately overwhelmed with emotion.

Upon seeing him, she could not help but feel a surge of emotion, and she turned to leave immediately

Mo Chou busily took the tea cup from Zhi's hand and pretended to be nonchalant, saying: "Mo Chou, please change the tea for the young master"

It was not until he picked up the half-drunk tea that Prince Mu had just consumed that he was taken aback, realizing that he needed to drink water

She dared not speak, for she feared that before her words could escape, she would be frozen to death by Li Mu's icy demeanor.

Upon witnessing this scene, the attendant Yu, who was just about to express gratitude, was momentarily taken aback

Empress Changsun took a sip of clear tea and smiled, saying, "What are you looking for them for?"

Thinking aimlessly, I cannot help but feel a sense of guilt akin to that of a thief.

After staring blankly at her for a while, he suddenly turned around and sat down on the stone bench, feeling somewhat taken aback and quite puzzled about what this strangely behaving youth was actually trying to do

A bolt from the blue

This, this... Uncle Mu, you do not recognize me, do you

They hired two carriages respectively; one carriage was occupied by her, Shiyu, and Li Mu, while the other carriage in the back was occupied by the gentle and beautiful fairy-like sister, Mo Chou, along with her servant Chang Ping.

Rubbing her painfully bruised forehead, Zhi was in a daze. No matter how hard she thought, she could not understand where she had gone wrong. Clearly, she intended to step on the foot of that scoundrel He Feng, so why did she end up falling instead?

Finally, she thought of a solution that would satisfy both sides. With a sudden "thud," she tightly embraced Li Mu, clinging to his tall and upright figure like a koala.

No, no!

As soon as I stepped out, the deckhand had already been waiting to the point of drowsiness.

Although Zhi's character is strong-willed, she has always been soft-hearted despite her tough exterior. After running away, she thought and thought again; she could have left without any reservations, but what surfaced in her mind was the helpless image of Shiyu.

Only then did Mo Chou enter the pavilion, where the woman who was smiling while holding a flower paused. She then leaned in to whisper something, and both of them laughed.

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. She glared fiercely at He Feng, just about to unleash a torrent of abuse, when she heard Shi Yu's gentle and crisp voice say something.

Do not disturb the snake in the grass

Upon entering the hall, I immediately spotted the young man in the prominent seat, his expressionless face causing my mind to explode with a "buzz".

As soon as Li Mu sensed that Zhi was about to step on her, she gave a sudden shake of her long sleeves, sidestepped, and easily evaded Zhi's hidden move. Unaware of the reason behind it, Zhi was momentarily startled by the shock to her arms that were wrapped around Li Mu's, instinctively loosening her grip. In her attempt to step on Li Mu's foot, the little girl naturally lost her balance.

Raising an eyebrow, Li Mu's long and sharp eyes coldly glanced over Zhi Ke's pitiful little face, noncommittal, yet ultimately he still granted her wish and released his hand

Before she could finish her thoughts, her nose tinged with a sense of discomfort, and she let out a sneeze.

As they opened their eyes, the two saw that the little brat who had been bullying them was now having an unfortunate close encounter with the ground, while the Mu Prince, standing nearby with his arms crossed and coldly watching the boy, appeared completely unfazed by the situation

Therefore, upon opening his eyes and seeing Zhi's inquisitive gaze, his first reaction was that Zhi was about to escape

Outside the Siyi Pavilion, do not hesitate to take a step forward

I don't even know if I have time to cry, how can she be so unfortunate, oh God, are you deliberately playing with me!

With a pout on her small face, Shiyu deliberately ignored the old grudge of Li Mu having slapped Zhi once, and only mentioned the matter of Li Mu saving Zhi today

Zhi Zhi stood up, feigning strength with a voice tinged with tears, and said: "Who do you think you are! I have no fondness for you at all! Damn He Feng, even if I starve to death or freeze to death in this wretched Tang Dynasty, I will never ask you for help to return to the modern world! I will go to the palace myself to retrieve what belongs to me!"

Fainting from disbelief, is there a mistake? Whatever one wishes for becomes reality, the good works while the bad does not, and there are no tears left to cry

Before she could slip away, Li Mu suddenly leaped and positioned himself right in front of her, gently wrapping his arms around her and pulling her into his embrace

To put it simply, it is just a case of mistaken identity

There are one hundred and eighty black pieces, and there are also one hundred and eighty white pieces

Remaining cold and composed, with a grim expression, it seemed as if the person who had been spat upon was not himself, Li Mu was at a loss for words

Empress Changsun smiled, gently shook her head, and said: "If the destined person does not come, I... I am waiting for the destined person to finish it."

Dazed and confused, the simple-minded girl named Zhi only knew that she had been rescued, without even seeing who her savior was. She clung to the white sleeve of her benefactor, her throat itching. With a loud retching sound, she began to vomit profusely.

Zhi Zhi was almost brought to tears, but this guy's damned pride was more important than his life. Upon hearing Shi Yu say this, he immediately became so happy that he lost all sense of restraint

Oh no, what if the guy with the ice block face hits my sister? Should he hide to the side, or should he stand in front of her to take the hit? ... Ugh ... ? ... How could such a thing happen?

Having finished speaking, she coldly turned away without giving Zhi any time to agree or refute. This left Zhi in a state of confusion, staring blankly at the figure clad in pure white, which grew more distant, momentarily forgetting her words

Upon entering the pavilion, Zhi immediately spotted Empress Changsun.

A mournful scream echoed, filled with desolation

Upon raising my eyes, I happened to see Li Mu's beautiful icy visage

It's all good; life is about movement

Young Master Mu? Zhi was left feeling utterly perplexed by him

Upon hearing these words, Zhi sighed in relief. Ha ha, that's great, the heavens are not so cruel after all! ... They won't let her meet a tragic fate so early ... . ... However, she is not particularly beautiful, so logically, the heavens should have shown her more favor.

Pack your belongings, tomorrow we will take the official road to the capital

Sixteen years old

Young Master Yin, is this tea good to drink

With a vigorous shake, Zhi only realized that her delicate brows were furrowed. She shook, she shook, she shook and shook, but found that his hand was firmly gripping her arm, making it impossible to shake free. The little girl immediately let her small face droop.

The young girl finally understood Mo Chou's words, sat down on the spot, and couldn't help but complain in her heart: Ah! I am really so tired! Is this for real? Meeting a person is just like meeting a national leader, with so many rules to follow

Young master, the manor owner is not present; however, you may rest briefly at the Si Yi Pavilion.

Your Highness, please do not frighten him... Mo Chou, Mo Chou still wishes to ask him to read her fortune.

Seeing Zhi Su suddenly dash towards Li Mu like a rabbit, Mo Chou was left dumbfounded. When did anyone stop fearing Lord Mu? It was truly perplexing to see someone stick to him like a fly to sugar.

Only Zhi Xian had a delicate little face, dryly smiling with a nonchalant attitude, thinking with an ostrich mentality that since there were two people who looked exactly alike in such an absurd situation, the one she was about to meet must also be He Feng

After being stunned for a long time, I suddenly came to my senses

Fairy Sister, please make your move quickly. I cannot play black pieces with my left hand and white pieces with my right hand; I am not that skilled! Fairy Sister, please make your move soon!

Gathering close to Li Mu's ear, she spoke fiercely of threats that could not even scare an ant, with Zhi wearing a deliberately fierce and serious expression, leaving Li Mu utterly confused, unable to help but raise an eyebrow and coldly glare at her actions

Upon hearing these words, the last glimmer of hope for Zhi was completely shattered. Mother, could it be that all the misfortunes in the world are following her around to make a living?

The splendid bright yellow tiger skin long cushion is laid on the pear wood carved armchair of the carriage. On the table, there is a purple clay tea set, with gilded tea spoons and a glass jade tea grinder placed to one side. The tender green tea leaves resemble small green pearls, and with a discerning and tea-loving gaze, it is easy to discern that those fire green (tea) leaves are of exceptional value

Zhi Zhi, feeling bored, looked at the chessboard and curiously said: "Wow, what an exquisite chess game! Has no one finished it?"

Just as I was about to continue my questioning, I saw Zhi forcefully throw the porcelain bottle I had given her into the river, running away in tears without looking back

Are you called Yin Zhizhi or Yin Yaoyu

Zhi Zhi abruptly collided into his embrace, and instinctively, he held onto her delicate figure rushing towards him, leaving Li Mu somewhat perplexed

He Feng? Who is that? Entering the palace? Could it be that she is disguising herself as a man in order to travel to the capital for the imperial examination

At a glance, only Zhi seemed to gaze at her with a covetous look, which made Empress Changsun feel quite displeased in her heart

Moreover, she was still tightly clinging to the man.

Stammering, only Zhi widened her round eyes and pointed at Li Mu, asking: "What do you call him?"

"Brother, you are truly a genius among geniuses. I really admire you... but won't this be too exhausting?"

The year has been unfavorable, yet it can be said that misfortune is often the foundation of fortune

The first time she met him, she was inexplicably struck by a slap, and before she could even see what he looked like, she was knocked unconscious. The second time she saw him, she only remembered that he looked like He Feng, which led her to mistake him for someone else, resulting in yet another blunder. The third time, she was almost drowned by the river, and it was he who saved her; before she could react, she was grabbed by Li Mu by the collar and tossed aside.

The cold and indifferent aura surrounding Li Mu was enough to make anyone retreat three feet. The confused Zhi Zhi could only see Li Mu, her mind solely focused on the desire to return to the modern era, completely oblivious to these details. She embraced him tightly, fearing that he might, like last time, knock her unconscious and then disappear without a trace.

Sister, hurry up, do not keep Master Mu waiting for too long

She never expected such a good idea; taking advantage of his moment of rest with his eyes closed, she opened the window and jumped down without anyone noticing.

He Feng! How could he be here

Indeed, it has not fallen in, nor is it far from doing so