As the weather gradually warmed up, the snow on the ground had already melted, and the ground was much dry.
"Young Master, the matter is over. We should go back.”Xiao Jiu said.
"Yes, we should go back.”Xiao Yu looked out of the window and said faintly,"Little Jiu, what happened to them?"”
" Assistant Minister Dongfang is busy with Old Madam Dongfang's funeral. Second Madam Dongfang is not meeting anyone in the temple hall, saying that she wants to atone for Old Madam Dongfang's sins. Butler Qin Ying was chased away by Assistant Minister Dongfang. As for that girl, Dongfang Xunshuang, she got a good result. Assistant Minister Dongfang agreed to let her follow Young Master Dongfang.”
Xiao Yu nodded,"This is a good result."”
"Young Master, aren't you going to say goodbye to Miss Dongfang?”Xiao Jiu looked at Xiao Yu's back and said.
"There's no need. Old Madam Dongfang has just passed away. She must be very sad. Let's not disturb her anymore and leave quietly.”Xiao Yu said.
Xiao Jiu was packing up the luggage to return home. Xiao Yu pinched a piece of red plum blossom and was lost in thought. There was once a woman like a plum blossom that appeared and disappeared in his life force. When she appeared again, of course, he could not let her disappear again. In Xiao Yu's eyes, his mind was filled with Meng Xiu's dazzling red dress.
Xiao Jiu heard someone knocking on the door and rushed over to open it. Dongfang Mingyue was dressed in white mourning clothes, and her eyes were red as she stood outside the door. Xiao Jiu said,"Miss Dongfang, I'm sorry for your loss." "Young Master, Miss Dongfang is here."”
Xiao Yu heard Xiao Jiu's shout and walked over from the window. Dongfang Mingyue stood outside the door in a daze. Her originally alluring face was stained with traces of haggardness. Dongfang Mingyue asked,"Brother Xiao, are you leaving already?”
Xiao Yu said,"The matter has been resolved, and it's time for me to leave."”
Dongfang Mingyue hugged Xiao Yu with tears streaming down her face and said with a choked voice,"Can you not leave? I can't bear for you to leave.”
Xiao Yu held Dongfang Mingyue's arm and looked at her haggard face. He said with heartache,"Mingyue, all good things must come to an end. We have to part eventually.”
Dongfang Mingyue bit her lips and said,""I don't want you to leave me. Brother Xiao, can you take me with you? I promise you that I won't cause you any trouble.”
Xiao Yu wiped away her tears and said,"I, Xiao Yu, don't have a fixed place to live, and the four seas are my home. You're a young miss, how can you wander with me?”
Dongfang Mingyue said," I'm not afraid. I just want to be with you. Brother Xiao, if I miss you, I'm afraid I won't be able to meet a man who can make me fall in love with you again. Brother Xiao, I like you. You once liked me, even if it was just a little."”
Xiao Yu looked at this infatuated Dongfang Mingyue, his eyes revealing infinite love, and said,"I'm sorry, Ming Yue, I…"
"Brother Xiao, I can see that your heart has long been filled with one person. There's no room for anyone else. I really, really envy that woman.”Dongfang Mingyue covered her face and sobbed." If it weren't for that woman, would you have chosen me?”
"If there is a next life, I will hold your hand and grow old with you.”
"Then you must seize the opportunity and don't regret it. I will be here…waiting for you to come back.”Dongfang Mingyue sobbed.
Xiao Yu pulled Dongfang Mingyue into his arms. Dongfang Mingyue was crying very sadly. If it wasn't for Little Seven, how could she be willing to keep you a thousand miles away?
"Young Master, the luggage is packed. Let's set off.”Xiao Jiu carried a bag and came to Xiao Yu. Dongfang Mingyue was still stubborn and refused to leave.
"Ming Yue, take care of yourself. Take care of your mother, father, and your brother.”Xiao Yu said.
"Brother Xiao, when you have time, you must come back to see me.”Dongfang Mingyue said, pulling Xiao Yu's sleeve and refusing to let him leave.
"Young Master Xiao, please wait." Dongfang Shilang, who was dressed in white mourning clothes, shouted from behind Xiao Yu.
"Lord Dongfang, is there anything else?”Xiao Yu turned around and saw Assistant Minister Dongfang and the Oriental Pearl walking over. After the Oriental Pearl ate the antidote, she recovered a little and was slowly recovering.
"Thank you for saving my life, Young Master.”The Oriental Pearl said. A servant walked forward and carried a tray. The red cloth was pulled open and it was a jade Ruyi that was completely green. It was crystal clear under the sunlight." Take this as a thank you gift for Young Master."”
Xiao Yu declined and said,"Dongfang Daren is too polite. Xiao Yu cannot accept such a valuable gift."”
" Young Master, you saved my son Mingzhu and are the benefactor of our Dongfang family," said Assistant Minister Dongfang." This jade Ruyi is a gift to thank our benefactor. Young Master Xiao, please accept it."”
Xiao Yu said,"Since that's the case, then I'll accept it. Farewell."”
"Take care, Young Master Xiao." Assistant Minister Dongfang cupped his hands.
"Brother Xiao, you must come back to see me when you have time.”Dongfang Mingyue said.
Xiao Yu jumped into the carriage and said,"Ming Yue, you will."”Then, he walked into the carriage. Xiao Jiu jumped into the carriage and shouted for the carriage to rush forward. Dongfang Mingyue was behind Xiao Yu. She looked in the direction the carriage had left in, tears streaming down her face.
The carriage gradually moved further and further away, slowly moving forward on the already frozen road.
"Young Master, are we going back now?”Xiao Jiu said.
"If we don't go back, where else can we go?" Xiao Yu said in the carriage, as if he was very helpless.
"Aren't we going to find Young Master Meng?" Xiao Jiu asked.
"Of course, we have to find him. However, let's go to the Three Mile Bridge first and find Qi Fang, the All-Knowing Man of the Pugilistic World.”Xiao Yu ordered.
"Alright." Xiao Jiu seemed to be very excited as it drove the carriage forward happily.
"Little Jiu, slow down the carriage. This Young Master feels that it is very bumpy.”Xiao Yu repeated those words again, but there was no longer that butterfly-like figure gently landing on the back of the carriage. Xiao Yu still pulled open the curtain and saw the long marks left by the carriage. He knew that this would be the result, but he still did this, hoping for a miracle to happen. Xiao Yu smiled bitterly, closed his eyes, and leaned against the back wall of the carriage.
Meng Xiuming took advantage of the setting sun to arrive at the three-mile bridge, Qi Fang's tea house.
"Young Master, since you're here, come in and have a cup of tea to quench your thirst.”Maverick said.
This time, Meng Xiuming did not refuse. Instead, he walked in like a regular customer. The setting sun was like blood, and his red robe was enchanting. His clothes had not changed for a thousand years, and it was also a symbol that others did not dare to touch.
"Young Master Meng and I can be considered regular guests. So, why did Young Master Meng come here today?”Maverick asked.
"Have some tea." Meng Xiu Ming spoke indifferently as he sat down and chatted about a corner of the red cloak.
Qi Fang lowered his head and smiled." Alright, Young Master should be someone who understands tea. I have another pot of good tea here. Until now, no one has been able to taste it. May I know if Young Master Meng is the fated person?"”
"Oh." Meng Xiuming was puzzled." Does drinking tea also depend on fate?”
"Ordinary people just don't need it. But Young Master Meng is different.”Maverick said as he took out a pinch of tea leaves and placed them into the teapot. The teapot hissed on the stove as the small flame licked the bottom of the teapot wantonly.
"Is there anything different about this tea?”Meng Xiu Ming asked," Because I put in 101 plum blossoms of different colors and added pure bamboo leaf snow water, it is much more fragrant than other teas. However, this tea is no different from ordinary tea, right?”
"It's the same for this pot of tea, but this pot of tea can indeed attract phoenixes.”Maverick said mysteriously.
Meng Xiuming looked at the teapot in front of Quifang in disbelief and said,""I heard that no one can compare to the tea brewed by the boss. It's really a blessing to have a sip of it. However, it's really a strange story to be able to attract a phoenix. Meng Xiuming has never seen what a phoenix looks like before.”
Maverick didn't say anything and added a few more plum blossoms into the pot. The fragrance spread everywhere. Perhaps it was winter, but there weren't even any birds resting here.
"It seems that no matter how fragrant the boss's tea is, I'm afraid it won't be able to attract a phoenix.”Meng Xiuming mocked.
"If you don't believe me, how about we make a bet?”Maverick said.
"Bet on what?" Meng Xiuming asked.
"If I win, Young Master Meng, you don't have to ask any more questions. If I lose, I'll tell you everything I know.”Qi Fang stared at Meng Xiuming's doubtful eyes and said.
"It seems that the boss already knows the purpose of my trip. In that case, I will place this bet. If the boss loses, don't go back on your word.”Meng Xiuming said.
"Young Master Meng, have you ever heard of me reneging on my debt?" Qi Fang laughed.”
"Boss, remember this."
"Legend has it that if the fragrance of the person who brewed the tea can attract a phoenix, then the lovers will finally get together. He didn't know if he could see this.”Maverick said.
Meng Xiuming didn't say a word. He quietly watched as Qi Fang picked up a plum blossom and added it in again until he added a total of 101 plum blossoms. When the last plum blossom fell into the pot, the water in the pot was already boiling. Meng Xiuming looked around, but there was still no movement.
Outside the door, the sound of a carriage galloping over could be heard. It stopped in front of the teahouse.
Qi Fang picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea for Meng Xiuming. The fragrance of tea permeated the air as he said,"Young Master Meng, please have a taste."
Meng Xiuming's fingers were exquisite. He picked up the teacup in an extremely elegant posture and said indifferently,"Looks like the shop owner is going to lose." Her red lips slowly covered the celadon teacup. Before she could drink it, the fragrance of the tea had already assailed her nose." This is really good tea."”
" Don't worry, Young Master Meng." Qi Fang lowered his head and smiled." Isn't the phoenix behind you?"”
Meng Xiuming put down the teacup in his hand and noticed that Qifang was looking behind him with a faint smile, so he looked behind him.
The man who had lifted the bead curtain and entered was wearing a white fur cloak. His black hair flowed down to his waist, and his pupils were pitch-black. They were bottomless and peerless.
"Young Master Mingyue is a dragon and phoenix among men. It shouldn't be wrong to use a phoenix as a metaphor.”Maverick said.
The moment Meng Xiuming saw Xiao Yu, his heart trembled. When Xiao Yu saw Meng Xiuming, he also trembled.
Meng Xiuming looked at Xiao Yu with a fixed gaze. He was startled for a moment, but he regained his calm and said faintly,"Boss, you win."
"Then, Young Master Meng, about our bet."
"It definitely counts."
Qi Fang smiled and walked out of the room, leaving only Xiao Yu and Meng Xiuming.
"We meet again, Young Master Mingyue.”Meng Xiuming said.
"Yeah, what a coincidence, Little Meng." Xiao Yu said gently.
"Since you've returned safely, my mission is complete. I should report to the Hall Master.”Meng Xiu Ming raised his sword." Young Master Mingyue, we shall meet again.”I hope we meet again.
"I'll chase you to the ends of the earth. Little Meng, you can't escape.”Xiao Yu blocked Meng Xiuming's path.
"You're really immune to poison. Even the Purple Sect's poison is ineffective against you.”Meng Xiuming's lips curled into a self-deprecating smile. Xiao Yu still remembered her.
"Don't tell me you've forgotten that I'm the number one antidote expert in the world.”Xiao Yu said.
"Stop running away. Aren't you tired?”Xiao Yu asked.
"As long as the Tang Sect's bloody case remains unsolved, I swear I won't let it go.”Meng Xiuming said coldly.
"Then how about I use the mystery of the Tang Sect's bloody case as your betrothal gift?”Xiao Yu looked at Meng Xiuming and said gently. The moment Meng Xiuming was lost in thought, Xiao Yu pulled him into his embrace.
"Seven Stars Shadow Killer can't talk about marriage.”Meng Xiuming wanted to struggle, but Xiao Yu still hugged her tightly.
"You're wrong. Meng Qixing won't stop you this time.”Xiao Yu said.
"What did you say?" Meng Xiu Ming raised his peach blossom eyes and asked Xiao Yu.
Xiao Yu was still hugging her, smelling the fragrance of her hair, and said,"Because you met the number one in the world, Young Master Mingyue.”
Was this youth joking?
But she knew.
This youth loved her.
This young man had been looking for her for ten years.
It was that kind of hug again. Don't run away, but you can't escape. Meng Xiuming felt that he was about to fall into a trap. He knew that it was a trap, but he still couldn't help but jump into it.
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