Lan Yan often cooked delicious food afterward and brought it to Jun Yelan, who was teaching his disciples. As she went to the garden as usual, she smelled a faint floral fragrance and turned her head to see peach trees in full bloom.
She couldn't help but smile, recalling the peach blossom cakes she ate at the market last year. It was now time for them again.
She touched her chin, and when she saw Jun Yelan, she smiled and said, "Yelan, give your little disciple a day off tomorrow. Let's go to the street to eat peach blossom cakes."
"Okay," Jun Yelan smiled and readily agreed.
The next morning, Lan Yan deliberately changed into men's clothing and applied something to her face to prevent people she knew from recognizing her. Since the great battle between the two sects last time, the righteous factions had held a grudge against her and Jun Yelan, and they could not appear in their true forms.
She twirled a flute in her hand, spun around, and looked at Jun Yelan, "Do I look good? I'm a dashing young man now."
Jun Yelan changed into a blue robe, matching Lan Yan's blue attire, and nodded. In his eyes, Lan Yan looked beautiful no matter what she wore.
The smile on Lan Yan's lips deepened. She took Jun Yelan's hand and walked toward the door.
The two walked and talked, and soon arrived at the marketplace.
The marketplace was as lively as before, with fewer people wearing swords. Vendors lined the roadside, shouting, "Delicious peach blossom cakes, delicious steamed buns!"
Lan Yan was instantly drawn to it. As she approached the vendor, ready to buy, she heard a soft female voice.
"Young sir, you look unfamiliar. May I ask where you live and who is in your family?"
Lan Yan thought it was someone looking for Jun Yelan. She turned her head and saw a shy woman staring at her, and was taken aback. She remembered she was wearing men's clothes and must have looked too handsome to attract the young lady.
She cleared her throat and called out, "I live very far away, and I have a 'wife' at home who is beautiful and kind." She said this while looking at Jun Yelan, wanting to tease him first.
Jun Yelan curled his lips but said nothing.
The woman was not discouraged and took a step closer to Lan Yan, "Young sir, I am the daughter of Magistrate Li and am currently unmarried. Please do not misunderstand me and make up any lies."
Lan Yan quickly retreated, waving her hands, "No, you've misunderstood. I am truly married."
Seeing her still saying this, the woman pressed closer.
Jun Yelan's eyes chilled, and just as he was about to act, his waist was embraced by a hand.
Lan Yan tiptoed and hugged Jun Yelan, looking at the woman in front of her, "This is the person I am married to. Do you have any other questions?"
The woman looked at Jun Yelan, then at Lan Yan, and ran away with red eyes.
Lan Yan breathed a sigh of relief, blaming her own male disguise for being so captivating. As she sighed, Jun Yelan lifted her chin.
"So, I am your beautiful and kind wife." Jun Yelan emphasized the last few words. Although he was smiling, his eyes didn't reach his smile.
Lan Yan chuckled awkwardly, held Jun Yelan's hand, and said, "You are indeed good-looking, and you are considerate and gentle. As for calling you my wife, aren't I wearing men's clothes and afraid of being recognized?"
She leaned closer to Jun Yelan's ear and smiled softly, "My good husband, please don't be angry."
Jun Yelan's ears instantly tickled, and his eyes deepened. If they weren't on the street, he would have truly wanted to embrace Lan Yan tightly. He then grasped Lan Yan's fingers and nodded.
Lan Yan smiled, turned around, and called out, "Boss, two peach blossom cakes, please."
"Coming right up, sir. Please wait a moment." The boss packed the two cakes and looked at the elegantly dressed and noble-looking couple. "You two are truly blessed."
Lan Yan then bought another cake, "Thank you, boss."
The boss grinned from ear to ear and welcomed them back anytime.
Lan Yan handed the cake to Jun Yelan and walked forward, suddenly spotting a woman rushing over. The corners of her lips curled up. This one was rushing towards her again. She called out, "Miss, I..."
However, the woman went straight to Jun Yelan's side and said with a smile, "Wow, young sir, your appearance is truly..."
Before she could finish speaking, Jun Yelan had already stepped aside and shot a hidden weapon toward the woman's feet.
The woman disappeared in a flash.
Lan Yan, who was biting into a cake nearby, applauded. "Yelan, you're always so decisive."
Jun Yelan looked at Lan Yan helplessly, sighing that it was because Lan Yan was playful. In his eyes, there was only one person, and others simply couldn't catch his attention.
After that, they didn't encounter anyone else rushing at them. They walked to a restaurant themed around peach blossoms.
Jun Yelan looked at Lan Yan's captivated gaze, smiled faintly, and pulled her into the restaurant. "Waiter, bring out all the dishes related to peach blossoms."
Lan Yan muttered, "Won't this be too much? We two can't finish it."
"It's fine. Taste them all, otherwise, you'll be dreaming about them tonight." Jun Yelan smiled at Lan Yan, having heard her mumbling about them last night.
Lan Yan was a little surprised. She had spoken in her sleep? Fortunately, it was all about food. She looked at Jun Yelan's smiling face, "Did I say anything else?"
Jun Yelan, thinking of what had just happened, suddenly wanted to tease Lan Yan. He paused, "Quite a lot. Like 'good feelings,' 'falling in love'..."
"Stop, I get it." Lan Yan propped her drooping head with one hand, feeling extremely speechless with herself. Fortunately, she hadn't mentioned the system or missions, otherwise, Jun Yelan would definitely be suspicious.
No, starting tonight, she had to shut her mouth and not talk in her sleep anymore.
Jun Yelan watched Lan Yan's determined expression, a slight curve appearing on his lips. In reality, Lan Yan only occasionally uttered fragmented words, some of which even he couldn't understand.
Once the dishes arrived, Lan Yan was completely focused on them. If she couldn't finish, she would pack them to take back for Lu Qi and Yan'er.
Lu Qi received the dishes and consciously took the White Tiger away, resolutely not disturbing the two of them.
Yan'er glanced at Jun Yelan. Seeing that his master was in a good mood today, he started eating.
"You're still not proficient with today's moves," Jun Yelan said, causing Yan'er to eat faster.
Seeing this, Lan Yan pulled Jun Yelan away and called out to Yan'er behind them, "Eat slowly. I'm taking your master away." In truth, she knew Jun Yelan cared deeply for Yan'er but was accustomed to expressing it this way.
If Yan'er wasn't strong enough, he wouldn't be able to hold onto the position of City Lord.
Jun Yelan let Lan Yan lead him away.
Days passed, and the weather became hot again. Lan Yan sat in a pavilion eating an iced drink, watching the two practicing martial arts under the scorching sun, and called out, "Don't rush, take a break first."
Yan'er was in the middle of a sword move when he saw his master heading towards the pavilion. He decided to continue practicing alone.
Jun Yelan sat down and said, "You practice by yourself tomorrow. I need to take your mistress out."
"Where?" Upon hearing "going out," Lan Yan's eyes lit up even more.