Section 3

"Look at your adorable little face." Liu Si propped her feet up, displaying an arrogant demeanor, "Fei Yin, after all, I am your elder. Do you still want to hit me?"

If you know that this umbrella must be returned once borrowed, you should quickly find a hollow in the mountain to dispose of it cleanly

Miss Liu Si was immediately overjoyed, "Qingming."

"Yesterday, I got lost in the mountains and fortunately met Miss Yan Yan," Bai Qingming introduced, "This is Liu Feiyin"

Halfway there, the rain began to fall

Bai Qingming, with her dignified demeanor, suddenly smiled slyly and exclaimed, "Auntie, you flatter me."

The Smoke and Water Pavilion naturally features smoke, water, and a pavilion; the water is fresh spring water from the mountains, with a thin mist rising above the surface.

Yanyan, it is not that I have shortchanged you; in the past month, the river delicacies have been abundant, and there are fewer opportunities to enjoy wild game

The pavilion of the octagonal flying swallow is draped with white gauze, and within the pavilion, a maid is playing the zither. Miss Liu Si, dressed in a deep robe of moonlight white, leans against the beauty's rest, her eyebrows elegantly arched, her eyes resembling deep pools. Her dark hair is lightly gathered with a silver snake hairpin, exuding an air of carefree elegance befitting a distinguished gentleman.

The two conversed for most of the day, and as noon approached for lunch, Bai Qingming stood up to take his leave. Miss Liu Si did not insist on keeping him, as in Jiujiu Bridge Town, only impoverished relatives who come to beg for alms would dare to dine at the host's table on their first visit.

A month ago, Liu Feiyin came to Jiujiu Bridge Town to pay respects to his ancestors. He was originally supposed to leave in ten to fifteen days, but he was detained by Liu Si, who insisted that he go to meet a prospective bride.

Liu Feiyin huddled a bit closer under the umbrella, slowly walking in the rain with Bai Qingming, "This umbrella is quite elegant"

However, these matters should not be disclosed to others; if spoken aloud, Liu Si would likely send him to the medical clinic to treat his madness

Generally, if trees are to attain spiritual awareness and become sentient, most require several hundred or even a thousand years to achieve enlightenment. Throughout history, only the flower spirit, You Tan, has been able to attain divinity in an instant. Even for You Tan, the prerequisite for becoming a deity is that it must still be firmly rooted in the soil

"Ah, Boss Bai has arrived, it is a pleasure to meet you at last." Miss Liu Si brazenly scrutinized him, clapping her hands and singing, "Oh, how prosperous and tall! Oh, how graceful and elegant!"

Liu Feiyin felt very gloomy; he had hidden behind the rockery for so long, listening to Bai Qingming and Liu Si chat about trivial matters, yet they did not mention him at all, which left him feeling extremely frustrated

The maid beside her brought over the garments and then respectfully withdrew with her eyes lowered

He is a city spirit, and when this physical body perishes in this life, the memories will remain. At first glance, it seems inconsequential, but living a lifetime with a human woman, having several children to carry on the lineage... Watching the person beside him age from their brilliant youth to their frail old age, and then seeing the grandchildren grow from soft, tender children to the age of marriage, and then watching them grow old and pass away... No matter how one thinks about it, it is a chilling matter. Watching the person beside him age from their brilliant youth to their frail old age, and then seeing the grandchildren grow from soft, tender children to the age of marriage, and then watching them grow old and pass away... No matter how one thinks about it, it is a chilling matter

Liu Feiyin was taken aback, his thoughts swirling in a hundred directions. After biting his teeth for a long time, he ultimately found himself in a state of helpless amusement, saying, "You..."

"Is your surname Liu?" Yan Yan asked, "There is only one family with the surname Liu in the town. Do you know Miss Liu Si?"

Liu Feiyin has crescent-shaped eyes, "That is my aunt."

Given the friendship between Bai Qingming and Liu Feiyin, it is not unusual for them to call each other "Auntie." However, Liu Rusi, being of a higher generation and the head of the Liu family, has not yet taken a husband, and now there are a number of people older than her who chase after her calling her "Aunt" or "Great Aunt." Upon hearing this, she feels overwhelmed and wants to escape.

As Bai Qingming had just left, a pale man suddenly emerged from behind the rockery. He was completely unclothed in the hot spring, with only his long, wet black hair draped over him. His usually charming peach blossom eyes were narrowed, and in a state of extreme anger, he appeared calm and unperturbed.

Upon hearing this, Yan Yan's eyes immediately lit up, her cheeks flushed, and she spoke so excitedly that she stuttered, "Ah... Is that so... I... I am Yan Yan... Miss Liu Si saved my mother before, the ginseng... We cannot afford it... The life-saving one... Miss Liu Si sent it to us..."

Thus, in the Jingyaxuan, Bai Qingming invited Yan Yan to stay and have crabs together

... ...

At this moment, Yan Yan was arguing with the shopkeeper, her face flushed with anger, "Don't bully me for being young; which shop offers such prices? Prey always varies in size; in the past, when you caught larger ones, I never saw you increase the price."

Liu Feiyin, with her peach blossom eyes slightly curved, also teased him, saying, "You, indeed, are not honest; you are clearly here to steal a bride."

Although Jiujiu Bridge Town is a place of exquisite beauty, it is not lacking in reclusive hermits who have traveled far and wide, nor in killing gods who can eliminate thousands of enemy soldiers with a single shot on the battlefield, nor in graceful beauties who dance elegantly like celestial beings, and certainly not in those unremarkable yet mysteriously elusive oddities. However, there are hardly a few who can engage in conversation with Miss Liu Si, and the problem naturally lies with Liu Si herself. She has inherited the Liu family's personality of not fearing trouble but rather fearing that the trouble does not escalate, making it difficult for her to make friends, while those who wish to kill her can easily encounter her upon stepping outside. However, there are hardly a few who can engage in conversation with Miss Liu Si, and the problem naturally lies with Liu Si herself. She has inherited the Liu family's personality of not fearing trouble but rather fearing that the trouble does not escalate, making it difficult for her to make friends, while those who wish to kill her can easily encounter her upon stepping outside

The Liu family is the maternal family of Liu Feiyin. Many years ago, her maternal grandfather was a renowned general in the Liucang Kingdom. He lost a leg in a battle against the Chisong army and could no longer fight, so he returned to his hometown. He had three daughters, and Liu Feiyin's mother was the youngest of them. After the three daughters were married off, the old matriarch gave birth to Miss Liu Si.

However, it is strange that Bai Qingming has been sitting here for quite a while and has not even asked for your name; perhaps he is indeed here to audit the accounts

Bai Qingming joked with him, "The shop is busy, and I am short of help."

Bai Qingming did not engage in a verbal dispute with him, but simply said: "I am hungry"

Liu Feiyin slowly put on his boots, feeling both cold and helpless as he glanced at his aunt, and left without saying a word

Who said I came to save you

What is the reason for this again

The embroidered pillow remains silent, gloomily putting on its garments

Bai Qingming indeed holds a great appreciation for Miss Liu Si. Firstly, the Liu family is affluent and has many members, making them a significant client. Secondly, due to his extensive acquaintance with many unpleasant individuals, Bai Qingming has developed a strong tolerance for such people, and someone like Liu Si can be considered quite charming.

This can be considered as a sense of familiarity at first sight

Miss Liu Si let out a soft "tch" and said, "Indeed, one is not allowed to take even half a benefit." As she spoke, she turned to her maid and said, "Pour the wine."

Liu Feiyin asked with a smile: "Who is this?"

Bai Qingming also smiled, "What about me?"

Liu Feiyin walked over briskly, no longer angry, "I suppose you have a heart, coming to save me."

He gritted his teeth and rushed out of the Liu family's gate, intending to make a scene at the Jin Guan Workshop. As soon as he stepped out of the Liu family gate, he saw Bai Qingming standing on the arched bridge at the entrance, holding an umbrella and rolling up his sleeves, looking at him with a teasing smile that reflected the satisfaction of a successful prank.

Oh, oh, oh, there is a restaurant in town. In the spring, the crabs from the mountain stream are full of roe and meat. You only need to add scallions, ginger, and yellow wine to remove the fishy smell, and then pour a pot of purple star wine. Ah, the taste is truly something even a deity would not trade for. Liu Feiyin grabbed Bai Qingming's wrist, urging, "Hurry, hurry."

"Auntie... no, calling you that, while it seems affectionate, will only make you feel older," Bai Qingming said with a smile, "Sisi."

Although the rockery in Tingzhou is composed of rugged and peculiar stones, a closer inspection reveals that the edges have been meticulously smoothed by skilled craftsmen. The water in the pond is crystal clear, adorned with a bed of colorful pebbles.

Yan Yan let out a hum, skillfully tidied up the basket and was about to leave, saying, "I won't sell anymore, I'm going home to stew some meat, I'll peel the skin myself and sell it to the traveling merchant." As she turned around, she saw the white boss she had brought back from the mountain yesterday and another unfamiliar young man standing at the staircase, and she immediately ran over to greet them, "White boss, what a coincidence."

"If you weren't always thinking about running away, why would I bother throwing you into the pool to soak?" Liu Si spoke earnestly, yet his face was full of amusement, "The young lady from the Xiang family wants to take a look for herself; it's not a blind marriage. However, the young masters who bow beneath her pomegranate skirt are certainly more distinguished than the likes of you, who is merely a decorative pillow."

This time, Miss Liu Si was left speechless on the spot

Although she is Liu Feiyin's aunt, she is only two or three years older than him

While the maid was pouring wine, Bai Qingming noticed that there were already two jade cups placed on the sour wood table.

Liu Feiyin nodded, but still did not understand the connection with this umbrella

Liu Feiyin completely did not understand what he was saying. When he wanted to ask a few more questions, they had already arrived at the entrance of the restaurant. The waiter waved his towel to welcome them and led them to the elegant pavilion by the water on the first floor. As they passed by the kitchen door, Bai Qingming spotted the hunter Yan Yan who had guided them yesterday.

Bai Qingming rarely showed a pained expression, "The owner of this umbrella is the spirit of wood"

In the west of the city, there is no need to inquire much to find the main gate of the Liu family, as there are two streets in the south of the city that are entirely owned by the Liu family. Bai Qingming rang the doorbell, and the young servant who opened the door, seeing his distinguished demeanor, did not dare to be negligent and hurriedly ran to inform the head of the family. Shortly after, a graceful and lively maid came out to greet him, saying: "Our Fourth Miss invites you to the Misty Pavilion"

Bring the clothing

I have been teased

Bai Qingming was fortunate to receive an umbrella, adorned with blooming blue hydrangeas on its canopy, and a copper bell hanging from its handle, ringing crisply as he walked