It wasn't until Yu Zhengzong was invited to the City Lord's Mansion by Zhou Shen and her lips were washed until bloodshot eyes appeared that she reluctantly stopped.

She pushed open the door, wiped the mouthwash from her mouth, and looked up to see Zhou Shen waiting outside the door.

Zhou Shen seemed a little worried: "Miss Yu, are you okay?"

It’s not the case if Yu Zhengzong nods or shakes his head.

She couldn't express her feelings at the moment with words, so she could only reluctantly twitch her lips and change the unpleasant topic: "Brother Zhou, you are not going to Guixu Mountain. If you start again tomorrow, you may not be able to make it.

There."

Yes, Guixu Mountain is a certain distance away from Chu State in the human world. Even if you fly there with a sword, it will take about an hour.

Zhou Shen smiled, but did not answer. He raised his head and stared at the dim moonlight in the sky: "Come for a walk with me."

Zhou Shen originally wanted to rush to Guixu Mountain overnight, otherwise he would not have met her at the city gate.

But seeing that she had just kicked the snow dog away and looked like she had eaten shit, he had no choice but to take her and Rong Shang back to the city lord's palace in Luan City.

Although Zhou Shen didn't say it out loud, Yu Zhengzong understood in her heart that she was apologetic, so naturally it was hard for her to refuse.

She glanced around. She had just been washing up in the house, but the culprit had disappeared without a trace. She didn't know where she was hiding.

She didn't see Rong Shang, so she didn't look for him again. Even if Pei Qian returned to Guixu Mountain early, there would still be a few secret guards around her.

Pei Qian knew her very well, so he would order someone to take good care of Rong Shang without her having to give special instructions.

Seeing that she didn't refuse, Zhou Shen walked forward with his hands behind his back.

Yu Zhengtong walked behind him, looking at his elongated shadow, feeling a sense of loneliness inexplicably.

Seven years have passed in the blink of an eye, and Zhou Shen is now twenty-six years old.

In these years, she has not inquired about Zhou Shen's personal affairs, but men and women in the human world get married early, so Zhou Shen's children should be able to do so.

Could it be that Zhou Shen is missing his wife?

Yu Zhengzong thought about it for a long time, then slowly said: "If Brother Zhou misses his family, and tomorrow's apprenticeship examination, just deal with it casually."

She didn't want to accept a disciple anyway, she agreed to Pei Qian's apprenticeship ceremony just to find a reason to keep Rong Shang.

Zhou Shen's footsteps paused, and he turned sideways: "My mother passed away due to illness the year before last, so why do I miss my family?"

Yu Zhengzong was startled: "I'm sorry, I don't know, aunt..."

She had never paid attention to Zhou Shen. Even when Zhou Shen became the Prime Minister of Chu, it was because Hengwu Immortal Lord lived in Zhou Shen's old residence. She only found out about it through Hengwu Immortal Lord.

Zhou Shen was silent for a moment, and after an unknown amount of time, he turned around and said, "Miss Yu, I am not married and have children."

That year, I had a sudden glimpse and accidentally caught a glimpse of her true appearance.

From that day on, no matter how beautiful or delicate the woman next to him was, she could not catch his eye.

The most regretful thing in his life was that for his own selfish reasons, he failed to let his mother see him marry and have children before she died.

Fortunately, his mother did not blame him for being unfilial, but encouraged him over and over again, hoping that he would have the courage to find her and express his feelings.

Even if I am severely rejected, I will have no regrets in this life.

Zhou Shen looked at her, the moonlight shone hazily on the top of her head, her skin was white as snow, her cherry red lips were gently bitten by her teeth, and her smoky eyebrows seemed to be frowning but not frowning, she was so beautiful.

Seeing her looking back, he quickly withdrew his gaze and clenched the arm hanging by his side.

I don't know how long it took, but he sighed slowly: "There was a time when the sea was difficult to deal with, except for Wushan, it was nothing like clouds."

After all, he didn't have the courage to say the words "I like you", so he could only use this poem to express his feelings in a subtle way.

I just don't know if she can understand what he wants to express to her.

Yu Zhengzong naturally understood.

She buried her head, feeling unable to calm down for a long time.

She has not been pursued since the book was revealed, and she has even forgotten what it feels like to be confessed.

It is strange to say that she is obviously pretty good-looking, but in the seven years she has been in Guixu Mountain, no man has ever liked her.

This hit her self-confidence for a time. After all, during the more than ten years when Rong Shang pretended to be the senior brother, the number of women pursuing him was from Penglai Mountain to Guixu Mountain.

If someone else confesses to her, she will probably regain her confidence and reject that person without hesitation.

But Zhou Shen insisted on waiting for her for seven years. Mortals in ancient times were short-lived. To her, these seven years passed in a blink of an eye, but to Zhou Shen, they were his entire youth.

Yu Zhengzong thought for a moment and raised his head: "Brother Zhou, what does this poem mean? Why don't I see the mountains and the sea?"

Zhou Shen was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly and shook his head: "It's getting late. Miss Yu will go to bed early. I have to rush to Guixu Mountain."

He bowed to her and never said a word that was out of place: "I hope we can say goodbye today and see you again later."

Yu Zhengzong didn't say anything, just watched him turn and leave.

She wanted to reject him but also take care of his self-esteem and face. Pretending not to understand was the most comprehensive way she could think of.

After Zhou Shen walked away, she glanced at the rockery not far away: "Have you seen enough?"

The air was quiet for a moment, and then a long white shadow came from behind the rockery: "My disciple has made cold brewed scented tea for the Immortal Lord. Do you want the Immortal Lord to use it to clear his mouth?"

As soon as she heard him mention "clearing the mouth", she remembered that she had just kissed a dog that had eaten shit.

Her face was dark: "When did you start eavesdropping?"

He held a wooden tray on his face and smiled lightly: "Since he recited poems."

For some reason, when she heard him say this, she felt inexplicably guilty: "I don't know what poem he was reciting. It was about mountains and seas. I didn't understand it."

Rongshang said an understatement of "Oh", he raised his dark eyes and raised the corners of his lips slightly: "This poem was written by Yuan Zhen, which means that if you have seen the water of the sea and the clouds of Wushan, you can't see it anywhere else.

The water and clouds will be ugly to the eyes."

Yu Zhengzong was a little embarrassed. She never expected that the real historical figure Yuan Zhen would appear in this fictional novel.

Could it be that Yuan Zhen also wore books?

Before she could speak, Rong Shang said slowly: "If the Immortal Lord chases him now, maybe he can still catch up with him."

Yu Zhengzong said without hesitation: "Why should I chase him?"

Rong Shang nodded slightly and said in a cold tone: "Yes, the Immortal will be able to see him again tomorrow, so why bother chasing him again."

Yu Zhengzong: "..."

For some reason, she always felt that there was a certain amount of jealousy hidden in these words.

She leaned forward and asked softly, "Rong Shang?"

He took a step back, keeping a close distance from her: "The immortal has forgotten again, my surname is Gang, and my name is Gang Lin."

Yu Zhengtong sighed: "I'm sleepy."

Rong Shang raised his head and put the celadon tea bowl in his hand to her hand: "My disciple has made cold tea. Would you like some, Master Xian?"

Yu Zhengzong didn't want to drink tea, but he threw the tea cup into her hand. She had to give him face and throw the cup out again.

She held the tea cup and lowered her head to smell the aroma of tea.

This is cold-brewed jasmine green tea. The tea soup is reddish-brown in color, with a hint of refreshing sweetness, mixed with the fragrance of green tea, and has a rich and long taste.

She slowly sipped the tea. The tea was cold, but his body temperature was still on the tea cup. She held it in her hand, as if she was holding his hand.

Rong Shang chuckled: "How does it taste?"

Yu Zhengzong nodded: "Remember to make hot tea next time."

No matter how delicious the cold brew tea is, it will be unbearable if you drink it in winter.

Rong Shang took the teacup she handed him, slightly bent his thin knuckles, and lightly tapped the rim of the cup: "Tea at the wrong time is like a person at the wrong time."

She was stunned for a moment: "What?"

His face narrowed his eyes and lowered his head slightly: "Pei Protector Taoist Immortal Lord is cold in body and should not eat cold food. This is a disciple who has neglected this matter. I hope the Immortal Lord can forgive me."

Yu Zhengtong fell silent. She always felt that what he just said was indescribably weird.

Despite this, she was still certain that Rong Shang had not recovered his memory.

Otherwise, how could he hide behind the rockery and listen to Zhou Shen's confession to her honestly?

If he really recovered his memory, he would probably break Zhou Shen's neck before Zhou Shen left here.

She was lost in thought when a loud noise suddenly came from her ears.

When she raised her head, she saw bright yellow fireworks rising into the dark night sky. After the warm yellow light disappeared for a short time, brilliant fireworks exploded in the sky, with countless stars.

Scattered down.

It’s great to celebrate the New Year.

This year, she also has someone to accompany her.

Yu Zhengzong raised his head and looked at Rong Shang: "Did that dog really eat shit?"

Rong Shang raised his eyebrows: "I forgot."

Seeing that her expression was not good, he laughed softly and said, "Maybe I saw it wrong. How could there be shit outside the city gate?"
To be continued...