Chapter 4 does not inform you

"Ziying, are you leaving now that you have recovered?" After entering Chen Yi's room and discussing a few matters regarding going to Chang'an, Ning Qing cautiously asked, "If you go to Chang'an with Master, will you not come back? Will you not return until you reach Zhongnan Mountain?"

What is Master Sun going to Chang'an for? To take an official position? Chen Yi was a bit curious, as Sun Simiao mentioned that he would be staying in Chang'an for a long time. Could it be that he is responding to a summons from the court to take up an official post?

I have met Master Sun!" Chen Yi saw Sun Simiao sitting inside and hurriedly stepped forward to pay his respects

That's good! You are recovering quickly. I will be going to Chang'an in a couple of days, so you can accompany me there!" Sun Simiao stroked his beard and said, "This time I might stay in Chang'an for a relatively long period. Perhaps... you will meet the person you are looking for in Chang'an!"

Ah... don't be in such a hurry, I still have a few words I want to say to you

Humph! Ning Qing rolled her eyes adorably, no longer asking anything, and led Chen Yi into the Jingyang Tower where Sun Simiao resided

Daoist, our journey should be to Chang'an. I have attendants by my side, but I do not know their fate! The illusions that have appeared these days have confirmed this point; his previous self was heading to Chang'an with several attendants. However, Chen Yi still cannot clarify the specifics of the situation and can only respond to Sun Simiao's inquiry in such vague terms

Upon reflection, Chen Yi thought of the jade pendant in his arms, realizing that Sun Simiao and his disciple must have seen the jade pendant he wore. Could it be that this pendant is something extraordinary? However, since Sun Simiao and his disciple did not mention it, he felt it was inappropriate to inquire further

In their daily interactions, Chen Yi does not maintain a stern expression, nor does he act rigidly. He speaks in a witty and humorous manner, often making her laugh by sharing interesting stories and jokes, which brings a refreshing experience to Ning Qing. Meanwhile, when Sun Simiao has important matters to attend to and both senior brothers are absent, Ning Qing enjoys a great deal of freedom without anyone overseeing her. Therefore, after completing her tasks, she comes over to chat with Chen Yi.

Ziying, are you in the house

Chen Yi has been at Zongsheng Palace for almost ten days. After undergoing treatment with some medicines provided by Sun Simiao, along with his own methods of addressing his injuries, his health has largely recovered. The bruises on his muscle tissues have also mostly scabbed over and healed. However, under Sun Simiao's advice, he is still resting quietly in his room. During these nearly ten days of interaction, he has become quite familiar with Ning Qing, the young Taoist priestess. At his request, Ning Qing no longer addresses him as "Young Master Chen," but instead refers to him by his courtesy name, "Ziying." Chen Yi also calls her Qing'er or Miss Qing'er. This change in address has subtly narrowed the distance between them, and after a few days of contact, a somewhat delicate feeling has begun to develop between the two.

Yes, Daoist priest!

Chen Yi also learned from Ning Qing's intermittent remarks that, due to the Tang royal family recognizing the Taoist ancestor Laozi as the holy ancestor of the Li family, there was a strong emphasis on revering Taoism. As a result, Taoist temples across various regions were renovated. In particular, the Taoist priest Qi Hui, who resided in the Zongsheng Palace, had previously supported Li Yuan's uprising. Therefore, after Li Yuan became emperor, he showed special favor towards the Louguan Dao. In the early years of Wude, a grand Zongsheng Palace was constructed, which housed a significant number of Taoist practitioners, amounting to several hundred.

Sun Simiao looked at Chen Yi for a moment, stroked his beard, and said meaningfully: "It seems that you have suffered an injury to your head, and there are still some lingering effects. You will need to recuperate for a while longer. Think about it more, take your time, and some things should come back to you."

Thank you, Daoist Sun, for your assistance, and also to Miss Ning Qing for your care; I am completely well now Chen Yi took a seat as instructed, while Ning Qing stood to the side

"Ziying, the master has mentioned that your identity is certainly not ordinary, as can be seen from the jade pendant you carry! That is from the royal..." Ning Qing raised her eyes to look at Chen Yi, and immediately realized she had let something slip. A bit anxious, she avoided Chen Yi's gaze and softly said: "Ziying, I must leave first; the master will be looking for me soon. I will come back to talk to you when I have the time..."

Have you remembered your own matters, Zi Ying?

Every year, Sun Simiao would prepare some medicine in the spring. At that time, the master and a few disciples were quite busy, but now the required medicinal materials have not yet been gathered. The two male disciples are still in the mountains collecting herbs and do not have much to do. Ning Qing also has plenty of time to come and accompany Chen Yi. In addition to talking with him, she would also accompany him to take walks outside the observation area.

Daoist priest, I have been thinking these days, and while I have come up with some thoughts, they are somewhat muddled

Chen Yi smiled at the curious Ning Qing and quietly replied, "Your master mentioned that he will be going to Chang'an in a couple of days and will take me along!"

What did the master say to you

Let us sit down and talk www.hetushu.com. Sun Simiao chuckled and then turned to Ning Qing beside him, saying, "Qing'er, you go ahead and prepare the medicine I just prescribed today. Let Ziying take it shortly..."

Oh? Sun Simiao's expression changed, and after a pause, he asked again, "Do you know where you are headed on this journey? Do you have any attendants accompanying you?"

"I won't tell you..." Chen Yi merely intended to tease Ning Qing, but unexpectedly, Ning Qing reacted as if stung by something, her body jolted, and she immediately ran away as if flying.

"Hmm, alright!" Chen Yi nodded, but then suddenly seemed to think of something, raising his head to ask Ning Qing, who was about to leave, "How did you know I was carrying a jade pendant? Oh... Miss Qing'er, who was it that changed my tattered clothes that day? Who helped me clean myself?"

After listening to Ning Qing, Chen Yi finally understood that although Sun Simiao was known as a Taoist, he was different from the other Taoists of the Zongsheng Palace. Sun Simiao did not involve himself in the management of the affairs of the Zongsheng Palace and rarely performed Taoist rituals. It can be said that Sun Simiao and his disciples formed a distinctly separate group from the other Taoists of the Zongsheng Palace. The few disciples occupied a building and garden, attending to their own matters, such as preparing medicinal materials and refining elixirs, while the affairs of the Zongsheng Palace were managed by others.

When Sun Simiao spoke these words, the profound look in his eyes made Chen Yi feel somewhat anxious, a kind of anxiety that left him at a loss for words. Hearing the old Daoist say this resonated with his own thoughts, and he immediately replied: "I will follow all of the Daoist's instructions!"

"Miss Qing'er, please come in and speak!" Chen Yi said with a smile, looking at Ning Qing and gesturing for her to enter.

Sun Simiao had been at the Zongsheng Palace for quite some time. Due to his great reputation, several emperors of the Tang Dynasty, including Li Yuan and Li Shimin, successively invited him to serve in the court, but he declined each time. Sun Simiao had previously turned down multiple invitations from Emperor Xuan of the Northern Zhou and the two emperors of the Sui Dynasty to take up official positions. Even after arriving at Zhongnan Mountain, he rejected the court's request for him to oversee the affairs of the Zongsheng Palace. Upon reaching the Zongsheng Palace, Sun Simiao focused solely on the study of medicine and pharmacology, as well as the refinement of elixirs, while rarely engaging in Daoist practices, and his few disciples followed suit. Sun Simiao had previously turned down multiple invitations from Emperor Xuan of the Northern Zhou and the two emperors of the Sui Dynasty to take up official positions. Even after arriving at Zhongnan Mountain, he rejected the court's request for him to oversee the affairs of the Zongsheng Palace. Upon reaching the Zongsheng Palace, Sun Simiao focused solely on the study of medicine and pharmacology, as well as the refinement of elixirs, while rarely engaging in Daoist practices, and his few disciples followed suit.

In recent days, some strange illusions have appeared in his mind. He is convinced that these are memories left by his previous existence, but these memories are very fragmented and do not connect coherently. After thinking it over and over, he cannot make sense of the matter, which only adds to his confusion.

I do not know either, the Daoist said, that upon arriving in Chang'an, I might encounter the person I wish to meet. At the moment he said this, Chen Yi felt a bit melancholic

"Ziying, Master asks you to come over and speak!" Ning Qing said, hesitating for a moment before finally walking into the room

"Ziying, are you feeling better?" Sun Simiao stood up to return the greeting and gestured with his hand, "Please sit down and let's talk!"

Alright, you prepare yourself, and I will inform you when it is time for me to depart

Ning Qing also seemed rather unhappy and did not continue the conversation; the two remained silent for a while

How could I possibly deceive Miss Qing'er!" Chen Yi quickly explained with a smiling face

Oh?! Chen Yi was momentarily taken aback when he noticed the discomfort on Ning Qing's face, and he quickly responded, "Alright then!"

"Well, then, let's go!" Ning Qing stepped outside, but she also voiced her inner confusion: "Ziying, you... you can't remember many things from before, so why do you remember these things?!"

After Chen Yi and Sun Simiao had a conversation for a while, they came out. As soon as they exited Jingyang Tower, Ning Qing, who had been waiting outside, approached them.

Arriving in an ancient time devoid of electricity, entertainment, and nightlife, life is rather monotonous. Fortunately, there is a charming young girl nearby; otherwise, it would be truly unbearable to live like this

"Reverend Dao, some I can recall, while others I simply cannot remember at all!" Chen Yi respectfully replied

Oh? Master Sun called for me? Then I will go immediately. Chen Yi, somewhat taken aback, quickly agreed and prepared to step outside.

Seeing the beautiful young girl before him reveal her radiant smile, Chen Yi also felt very happy

"Good! As long as Miss Qing'er enjoys listening, I will tell you everything!" Chen Yi responded with a smile, having regained his composure. He loved seeing the focused look in Ning Qing's eyes when she listened to his stories. The pure and lovely girl became a rare treasure in later times, so difficult to encounter. Chen Yi had never met anyone like her before; after crossing over, he immediately encountered one, truly fortunate. He felt that he had fallen for her the moment he first saw her. The pure and lovely girl became a rare treasure in later times, so difficult to encounter. Chen Yi had never met anyone like her before; after crossing over, he immediately encountered one, truly fortunate. He felt that he had fallen for her the moment he first saw her.

Ah! Really?! Master is going to Chang'an again?" Ning Qing was a bit surprised, her cheeks slightly flushed under Chen Yi's gaze, as she gently tugged at the hem of her clothes and said, "I want to go and talk to Master, so that he will take me along! Last time, I had to ask him several times before he finally took me!

Chen Yi also returned to the *Picture* book, and by this time, he had already been here for several days, but he had little contact with the other Taoists in the palace

I will only tell you stories that you have never heard before; I won't mention those you are already familiar with!" Chen Yi said with a smile

"Do not be so formal; I do not appreciate such trivialities!" Sun Simiao said, frowning.

Ning Qing looked up, meeting Chen Yi's unusual gaze as he contemplated something. "Ziying, when will you tell me a few more interesting stories? I really enjoy hearing those fresh anecdotes from you!" In recent days, Chen Yi had shared many fascinating tales that she had never heard before, and her curiosity had been strongly piqued, prompting her to occasionally make such requests to Chen Yi.

I see! Chen Yi listened and felt a slight disappointment. Sun Simiao was not interested in political affairs and was unwilling to hold an official position. Therefore, the hope he originally had of using Sun's connections to meet the prominent figures of this era was likely to be dashed.

Ning Qing was somewhat excited, and as she accompanied Chen Yi back to the room, she spoke in a lowered voice about her master.

I am inside the house, standing in front of the window, gazing at the temple outside and the continuous peaks of the Zhongnan Mountains. Upon hearing the calls of Ning Qing from outside, Chen Yi immediately opened the door. Dressed in a clean Daoist robe and with her hair styled in a Daoist bun, Ning Qing stood at the door, looking somewhat uneasy.

"You always deceive me..." Ning Qing said dismissively, curling her lips in disdain

The Daoist priest said, "Great kindness does not require thanks; I dare not speak such empty words again!" Chen Yi bowed again, his face full of respect, and asked, "I do not know why the Daoist priest has summoned me today; is there something you wish to instruct me on?"

"The master does not like to hold an official position; he has repeatedly declined the titles offered by the court, and he is too lazy to manage even the affairs within the Zongsheng Palace..." Ning Qing said softly, "He should be going to Chang'an to treat patients... Hmm, Ziying, let us go to your room to talk!"

Of course, it is merely a liking, an instinctive attraction that men have towards beautiful women, at least for now, it has not involved too many emotions! A pretty and pure young girl like Ning Qing would be liked by any man who sees her!

Although in recent days Sun Simiao had asked him some questions, he did not reveal much from his mouth. However, when Chen Yi interacted with Sun Simiao, he could sense that the young old Daoist looked at him with an unusual gaze, imbued with a sense of mystery. This led him to think of another aspect, that perhaps Sun the old Daoist had discerned from some angle that he was an extraordinary person, which was why he treated him in such a manner. This was evident from the occasional remarks made by Ning Qing.

Wandering along the leaf-strewn path in the forest, I engaged in casual conversation with the little girl beside me, listening to her clear laughter. I could even enjoy her support while going up and down the steps; the feeling was indescribably wonderful. However, although life has been quite 'wonderful' these past few days, Chen Yi sometimes feels it is unreal, as if it were too much like a story. He cannot understand why Sun Simiao would take him in and instruct a female disciple to care for him; it seems like a treatment not meant for an ordinary person.

"Is that true? Why have I never heard the master mention it?" Ning Qing, who had already walked into the courtyard, still looked puzzled. She glanced sideways at Chen Yi and said, "Moreover, I have never heard any of this before. Where did you get this information?"

"Yes, Master!" Ning Qing performed a bow, glanced at Chen Yi, and reluctantly left the hall

I also do not know, perhaps... perhaps it is because I used to read a lot, and these things are deeply ingrained in my memory, so I have not forgotten them!" Chen Yi pointed to his head and said earnestly, "I once heard someone say that there are several areas in our brain responsible for memory. It is possible that the part of my brain responsible for remembering daily matters has been damaged, so I cannot recall past events, while the part responsible for studying has remained unharmed, which is why I still remember what I learned from books in the past..."

Chen Yi certainly enjoyed having Ning Qing accompany him, and he often engaged in aimless chatter with her, sharing some fresh stories that Ning Qing had never heard before. He would present interesting events from the future in a new light and narrate some classic tales, frequently making her laugh.

Chen Yi clearly saw that when Ning Qing escaped from the room, her face was flushed with a rosy hue

Ning Qing seems to enjoy spending time with Chen Yi quite a bit. During her free time, she often runs to the room where he resides. In the courtyard where Sun Simiao lives, there are no other people; Sun Simiao's two male disciples, Wang Chong and Liu Hai, have gone into the mountains to gather herbs and have not yet returned. The young Ning Qing is always cautious in front of her master and does not dare to be mischievous in front of her two stern senior brothers, always behaving properly. It is only in front of someone like Chen Yi, who is of a similar age, that she can express the playfulness and romance appropriate for her age without any reservations. The young Ning Qing is always cautious in front of her master and does not dare to be mischievous in front of her two stern senior brothers, always behaving properly. It is only in front of someone like Chen Yi, who is of a similar age, that she can express the playfulness and romance appropriate for her age without any reservations.