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Although many things had happened, an unexpected calmness enveloped us, and in the blink of an eye, over ten days had passed.
On the second day after I woke up, Nie Qiuyuan, Luo Dachun, Melan, Lin Jiu, and I returned to Chang'an together. I suspected that they had deliberately hidden back in Yichuan County for my sake; otherwise, they shouldn't have left Chang'an. However, this time they brought Melan and Lin Jiu along to assist the Jade Balance Bureau with its affairs.
Following the incident at Qingliang Temple, there was still much work to be done. The situation was complex and required capable hands. During these ten days, Nie Qiuyuan was deeply engrossed in his work, examining the bodies of the slain Mirror Gate disciples for relevant information, consolidating the materials at hand, and dealing with matters concerning Snowfall Villa that had already come under the court's scrutiny. In short, I saw less of Nie Qiuyuan than usual.
But what did it matter? After all, our wedding date was approaching; I was going to marry him soon—why should I care about these few days?
In any case, for this lifetime, we would be tied together by a red thread. Who knows? It might even become bothersome later on; after all, marriage is said to be the grave of love! (Well, I don't believe that saying. I've crossed over into this world; all those proverbs don't apply to me. I'm sure I'll be sweetly in love with my idol for a lifetime!)
After having a fight with Nie Qiuyuan, Luo Dachun suddenly returned to his normal self—laughing and joking as if nothing had changed. When he saw me, he spoke in the same way and showed the same concern as before. Yet somehow, this unusual "normalcy" of his made me feel quite sad.
The emperor Li Shimin summoned Sikong Han, the leader of Snowfall Villa, but specifically sent a decree stating that if he didn't wish to meet, he was permitted not to attend. It was rare for an emperor to act this way—essentially saying, "I want you here; come if you like." Nevertheless, Sikong Han hesitated for a moment but still went to the palace accompanied by Luo Dachun and Nie Qiuyuan.
I didn't know what they discussed; my mind was lost in the pink feelings of a bashful girl. I had no interest in state affairs. However, it was clear that the court's focus would likely not be on Snowfall Villa for now. This incident might even help alleviate some of Snowfall Villa's distrust towards the court. As long as that was the outcome, it was enough for me.
Sikong Han lingered at our residence for a few days, but only he remained; the mysterious members of Snowfall Villa he led seemed to have vanished without a trace.
What I knew was that Sikong Han had a lengthy conversation with his brother Luo Dachun—also known as Sikong Ming. When I saw Sikong Han again, he no longer called me "sister-in-law." I had no idea what they discussed during their talk; after some time, Sikong Han quietly slipped away like a shadow without saying goodbye.
I couldn't shake off the feeling that beneath this temporary calm lay an unpredictable future filled with turbulent waves.
This morning, when I woke up and hadn't even opened my eyes yet, I stretched lazily and accidentally touched something warm.
Startled, I quickly opened my eyes and found my wrist resting across Nie Qiuyuan's neck. He sat fully dressed on my bed against the bedside wall, his body pressed close to mine as he read a book. Looking at my awkward position—oh my goodness! My right leg was draped over his thigh! It was utterly embarrassing.
"What are you doing here?" I quickly pulled my leg back and finally managed not to jump up in surprise.
"Well, Zhenzhen, you have no idea how restless you are when you sleep. I need to practice a bit first; if we're going to sleep together, I have to learn how to subdue you in your dreams."
"Go away, you annoying brat!" I pushed him aside, feeling flustered by his teasing.
"Why are you blushing? It's not like we haven't..."
I quickly covered his mouth with my hand, and he tossed the book aside, biting down on my finger.
Oh my gosh, is this really my idol? How can he be so childish!
I pulled my hand back and slapped his forehead, and soon we were wrestling playfully.
Sigh, this scene was far beyond anything I could have imagined. The days ahead were long, and who knew what kind of antics he would come up with next?
After we got tired from playing around, I lay back in his arms, struggling to catch my breath. To be honest, he hadn't been around much lately, so having this sweet moment together made me really happy.
Qiu is actually quite a gentleman. Since then, although he would sneak over to see me and be affectionate when it was just the two of us, he never brought up anything more inappropriate. After all, we weren't officially married yet. I didn't remember those things anymore, so I still blushed when he got close. It felt like being in the throes of a sweet romance.
"Dawn is here; aren't you going to take care of your business?" I nudged him. Usually, by the time I woke up, he had already left the place.
"I'm not going today; I'm staying with you."
A wave of excitement surged through me, and I almost sat up in surprise. But I had to play it cool; I couldn't act too eager. Men tend to take you for granted if you shower them with affection and revolve around them—this is a sacred rule mentioned in every relationship magazine.
"Just go ahead and do your work; don't worry about me," I said gently.
"Am I leaving now?" He stood up.
I sat up as well, glaring angrily at his back. I couldn't believe how insincere he was; it turned out he had come to fool me early in the morning.
Just as I sat up, he turned around and knocked me back down.
"Zhenzhen, can you stop pretending in front of me from now on? I love you just the way you are. As long as it's you, no matter what it is, I will love it," he said, looking at me with sincerity.
I admit I was touched by his words. My heart twisted and turned as I held back for a moment before finally saying, "You're so cheesy!"
Qiu chuckled and pulled me up.
"Today is mostly free for me. In the evening, there's one thing scheduled. Master Zhu Gao Seng Bopo suddenly expressed a desire to meet you. He still has a ritual to perform, and once that's done, I'll take you to see him. They say his powers are profound; meeting him and receiving his blessing might just change your luck."
"Why does Master Zhu Gao Seng Bopo want to see me? I've never even interacted with them!"
"How would I know? It seems my wife is truly extraordinary; even a great master can sense her from afar."
"Well, yours is quite unbelievable!"
Qiu pouted.
"If he weren't a monk, I wouldn't even let him meet you!"
Early in the morning, the autumn air filled my heart with sweetness.
As a result, we planned out our schedule for the day and set off to explore various interesting places in Chang'an City.
It was rare for Qiu to accompany me; shouldn't we make the most of it? I explained the concept of "appointment" to him, and after pondering for a moment, he told me, "That's not proper. If it were a sister, it would be fine to take her out, but you can't do that with a fiancée."
I thought to myself, does this person really have any rules in his heart? His rules are all written on his face. Nevertheless, I nodded respectfully and decided to play a trick. I changed into men's clothing and linked my arm with his as we stepped outside, holding hands as we walked down the street until his face turned green before I finally let go.
My idol's level of shamelessness completely depended on whether there were onlookers; he truly was a unique flower in this world. It was only by getting close and understanding him that I could have such profound insights. I wasn't sure if I hated or loved this aspect of him.
In any case, we headed towards our first destination. Early in the morning, our first stop had to be Eat Street. When it comes to eating, it always comes first.
However, before we could even approach Eat Street, as we walked along a river that cut through the city, I suddenly heard a very familiar shout.
Someone nearby suddenly yelled loudly, startling everyone around.
He shouted, "Ah! Ah! Ah!!! There's a dead person!!!"
I jolted. If it weren't for that shout, I might have almost forgotten about my tragic fate. Recently, there had been significant events followed by injuries and accidents, so it had been a while since I encountered anything like finding a dead body on the road. I thought my tendency to stumble upon corpses had improved.
The crowd immediately surged towards the source of the shout, and we followed suit. As I focused my gaze, sure enough! There was indeed a body floating face down in the river!
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