Si Jianye met Feng Ninghe's gaze and nodded calmly, "Alright, then let's go to the teahouse."
The group quickly set off for the teahouse.
A play was being performed at the teahouse, and soon all the dishes were served.
"Junior Sister, I never expected you to transform into the Empress of Lin Country." Feng Yi's cheeks showed a hint of emotion.
No one could have imagined that Feng Ninghe was the Empress of Lin Country, who was rumored to have died from qi deviation.
Gongyi Yuan's lips curved into a perfectly appropriate arc, a touch of pride on his face, "My judgment has always been excellent."
The first time he saw Feng Ninghe, he knew this woman was no ordinary person.
With the Empress of Lin Country as his disciple, Gongyi Yuan felt honored that he had recognized her talent and taken her as his disciple.
Feng Ninghe casually picked up a cup of tea and drank, her beautiful eyes holding a hint of depth, "The position of Empress is of no importance to me. As long as everyone is safe, that is the best."
Her journey to Lin Country was not just about the Empress's throne, but about reclaiming what belonged to her.
Even though she didn't covet the Empress's position, she wouldn't allow others to snatch it away.
Especially not Lin Yuran, who had tried to kill her, pushed her to the brink, and stolen her phoenix bones, taking her life.
Si Xinxin sat between Feng Ninghe and Si Jianye, her bright eyes watching the opera with interest, occasionally popping nuts into her mouth.
"Daddy, Mommy, I'm a little full. Why don't we go out for a stroll?"
She eagerly reached out her chubby little hand to hold Feng Ninghe's, and her other hand held Si Jianye's.
Si Xinxin's intention was quite clear.
She simply wanted Feng Ninghe and Si Jianye to accompany her for a walk.
Looking at the innocent little face before her, Feng Ninghe nodded without hesitation, "Okay, if you want to go for a walk, let's go."
She also wanted Si Jianye and Si Xinxin to spend more time together.
Si Xinxin didn't forget to look at Xiao Zhao beside her, "Xiao Zhao, you come with us too."
Xiao Zhao didn't think much of it and quickly got up to follow them.
Watching them leave, Gu Yingwei's honest and kind face broke into a smile. He reached up and gently scratched the back of his head.
"Since arriving in Lin Country, we've gone straight to the canyon forest and haven't had a proper stroll. Why don't we go with Junior Sister and explore?"
As he spoke, Gu Yingwei eagerly got up.
As soon as he stood up, Feng Yi pulled him back, "Eldest Senior Brother, Si Xinxin doesn't want anyone else to follow. She wants to take this opportunity to let Junior Sister and the King of Hell spend some quality time together."
The explanation made Gu Yingwei look enlightened, and he mumbled softly, "So that's how it is."
Su Hongxiu closed his folding fan, a faint glint appearing in his eyes. He turned his gaze to Su Xian behind him, "Su Xian, I suddenly feel like eating candied chestnuts from the street. Shall we go buy some?"
Su Xian was slightly taken aback. Although she had doubts, she still agreed.
Su Hongxiu didn't hesitate and stood up to leave generously.
Gu Yingwei's eyeballs rolled around in his sockets. His honest face showed a hint of thought, "Candied chestnuts? I didn't see any candied chestnuts on the street."
"Eldest Senior Brother, do you really think Sixth Master wants to buy candied chestnuts?" Feng Yi couldn't help but smile, a deep meaning on her face.
Gu Yingwei couldn't quite grasp the meaning of her words and looked at Feng Yi again, "Junior Sister, what do you mean? Didn't Sixth Master say he was going to buy candied chestnuts? Is he lying to us?"
Feng Yi's face was filled with smiles, her lips curving wantonly, "Don't you think it's quite coincidental that Sixth Master is going to buy candied chestnuts at this moment?"
Sixth Master hadn't said it earlier or later, but decided to buy candied chestnuts right after she finished speaking...
On the bustling street.
Several figures were walking along the street.
As soon as they stepped onto the street, Si Xinxin's hands were already full of food.
Xiao Zhao stretched his neck, constantly looking around, as if searching for new delicacies.
Si Xinxin deliberately slowed down her pace, her gaze constantly scanning the two figures walking ahead.
"Miss, why are you walking so slowly?"
Axi couldn't help but urge, "Let's speed up. If we walk any slower, we'll lose track of the King of Hell."
Seeing Axi's anxious look, Si Xinxin crossed her arms defiantly, her innocent face already filled with smiles, "Uncle Axi, I'm intentionally walking this slowly."
Axi's eyes widened, a hint of doubt on his face, "Miss, why are you walking so slowly?"
Si Xinxin's lips curved wantonly, her childish voice carrying a hint of depth, "Daddy and Mommy don't have enough time alone. I want them to spend more time together."
Daddy was about to go to the Dragon Domain.
She already had little time alone with Mommy, so she had to find a way to make them spend more time together.
Not far away.
Feng Ninghe was strolling through the crowd.
She stopped and bought a rabbit kite, "Xinxin, what do you think of this kite?"
She turned to look at the person beside her.
Besides Si Jianye, there was no one else following her.
"Xinxin?"
Feng Ninghe was slightly stunned and specifically looked behind her.
People were coming and going all around, but Si Xinxin was nowhere to be seen.
Si Jianye replied unhurriedly, "They went in another direction. Don't worry, with Axi following them, they'll be fine."
Even without Axi, Xinxin's intelligence and wit would ensure her safety.
Feng Ninghe withdrew her gaze and put away the kite.
"Give me your hand."
At this moment, a deep male voice slowly fell.
The few words stunned her. Feng Ninghe couldn't hide the surprise in her eyes and raised her hand, "What do you want my hand for?"
The next moment, a strong, powerful hand gripped hers.
The man's large hand held hers tightly.
Feng Ninghe instinctively tried to pull her hand back, but Si Jianye didn't give her the chance.
The man's lips curved slightly, a smile appearing in his eyes, "You offered your hand, don't think about taking it back."
The man's warm palm was very warm.
The warmth flowed from her hand into Feng Ninghe's chest, and her lips curved upwards unconsciously.
The two of them disappeared into the crowd and walked towards a less crowded small bridge.
"I suddenly remembered something."
Feng Ninghe stopped and looked at Si Jianye, "In the Xuanjing Secret Realm, you stood in front of a mirror in a daze, and from then on, you asked Axi to investigate matters of the Dragon Domain. That mirror is probably not an ordinary mirror, is it?"
She didn't hide her doubts.
She suspected that the mirror was not right.
At that time, they had specifically called out to Si Jianye, but he had been like a lost soul, completely unresponsive.
Si Jianye met her gaze.
His eyes, as dark as ink, seemed unfathomable. His deep male voice confirmed her thoughts, "That mirror is indeed unusual. Through that mirror, I saw a man."