Food Fairy Lord

Chapter 764 Retreat (Bonus chapter for Alliance Leader [Damon]!)
"..."

Li Piaoqing, who was washing the tea set, looked up and met Li Xizhou's light-colored eyes.

"What do you mean by that, Your Highness?"

Have I not explained it clearly?

Piaoqing didn't hear it very clearly.

"If you're in a position, you should fulfill your responsibilities." Li Xizhou lowered his head and touched his fingers.

“Oh…I think Your Highness shouldn’t think too much about the Sword Master,” Li Piaoqing said, “lest…”

"To avoid what?"

Li Piaoqing smiled slightly and remained silent.

"To avoid humiliating yourself?"

“Piaoqing dares not.”

"Isn't it even more outrageous that my lover from six months ago came to see me?"

Li Piaoqing's smile froze: "Piaoqing is naturally no match for Your Highness."

Li Xizhou ignored her pronunciation: "Aren't you thinking that if you hadn't let go, I wouldn't have had a chance?"

Li Piaoqing lowered her eyes: "Since Piaoqing has decided to stay in Longdi, we both have heavy responsibilities, and there is no need to be entangled by delicate emotional ties."

"Seven days of longing?"

“…” Li Piaoqing pursed her lips. “Your Highness really knows a lot.”

"Guess who told me?" Li Xizhou smiled.

“…” Li Piaoqing took a deep breath and turned her head away.

"I imagine she would be pitiful to see if she cried."

Li Piaoqing lowered her head, washed the tea set, and put away her small brocade pouch.

"No one usually talks about Pei Ye with me, let alone argues with me, which is quite interesting. How long does Sect Leader Li plan to stay in the capital?"

Li Piaoqing said, "Thank you for your favor, Your Highness. I plan to leave the capital before May, but perhaps I can point out a good place for you."

"Oh?"

“There is a Pei Ye enthusiasts' association in the capital. Your Highness can fill this vacancy there.”

"The one that Cui Zhaoye orchestrated, Sect Leader Li should go in."

"I am already the vice president."

Li Xizhou smiled and said, "Let me explain about Qitian."

“The Sword Master Ming is also someone Piaoqing truly admires. I can personally feel half of Pei Ye’s admiration,” Li Piaoqing said. “As for the other half, I think it’s a mixed bag.”

What does it mean to have 'everything'?

“I have everything, and I have everything for Master Mingjian.” Li Piaoqing smiled.

"Ouch."

A gentle night breeze blew, and the terrace was quiet for a while.

“The night in the capital has another kind of beauty. When you lie alone in the cold palace, you can look up at the starry sky; when you stand on the high tower, you can look at the river of lights.” Li Xizhou said, “Looking at it at this time, it is as if the myriad waves of the capital are embodied here.”

Li Piaoqing looked in the direction he was told, paused for a moment, and then slowly nodded: "That's right."

She added, "Your Highness is a sincere person. Before coming here, Piaoqing did not expect Your Highness to be so approachable."

Li Xizhou gazed at the vast city that was gradually brightening up: "I told you, I like you. Like a lively little bird."

Li Piaoqing smiled slightly: "Your Highness's heart is as deep as the ocean, naturally able to accommodate a little bluebird, but I wonder why you hold a grudge against Master Mingjian."

"Sect Leader Li need not worry about this anymore."

“I never worried about it before.”

"Didn't you have time?"

"No, when we were boating and strolling around, we often talked about Master Mingjian, and he also enjoyed talking to me."

“You yourself are a womanizer, so it’s not surprising,” Li Xizhou said. “He’s always talking about beautiful women in front of you with sparkling eyes, as if they were the most beautiful women in the world. It’s hard to imagine that Headmaster Li could stand it.”

"Is that so?" Li Piaoqing opened her eyes in slight surprise. "I thought he would also say that His Highness is more handsome than Master Mingjian."

"..." Li Xizhou slowly turned his head. "What?"

……

Pei Ye sat on a cold rock beside the night lake, holding the black cat and his sword. The wind blew his flowing hair and stiff face, making him look like a wooden sculpture wrapped in soft silk and fur.

“I can’t sit here any longer,” he repeated for the fifth time.

The black cat nodded: "Mm."

But no one moved, and the night breeze blew by.

Why didn't you stay just now?

Why didn't you stay just now?

Pei Ye paused for a moment: "You know what, Little Cat, I just wish I could go back to the middle of the hobby group."

"It is indeed safer."

“I can’t sit here any longer,” Pei Ye said, gazing at the lake.

"Then stand up."

“I have to go up and check on her. Piaoqing is new here; I shouldn’t leave her up there alone.”

"rational."

"..."

"Move it."

"It's about time. It's reasonable for me to go up and ask if it's over yet, and I can take Piaoqing back to the villa at the same time."

The black cat ignored him.

Pei Ye looked down at those blue-green eyes, then stood up, turned around, picked up his sword, and went upstairs.

He knocked on the familiar staircase he had walked many times before, making a familiar sound. Pei Ye walked quickly, as if afraid of being overtaken by his own hesitation. After a while, he returned to the top floor. He glanced at the empty table with leftover food and felt a pang in his heart. Then he looked again and saw two figures, one in green and one in yellow, on the terrace.

The woman leaned against the railing, and the girl stood beside her, each holding a teacup. When they turned to look at each other, they had smiles on their faces, as if they were having a pleasant chat over tea.

"..."

Pei Ye walked up to the two of them, not getting too close: "Have you finished talking?"

A gentle night breeze blew, and the atmosphere on the stage seemed quite peaceful. Li Xizhou glanced at him and asked, "Why are you rushing me? Do you have an appointment with Sect Leader Li?"

Li Piaoqing smiled and said, "Your Highness and I were chatting about your experiences in Bowang and Shenjing, and we were having a great time talking."

"...What are you going to talk about me about? I don't have anything to talk about."

Li Piaoqing said, "Your Highness mentioned the two little pigs you gave her during the New Year, which were made to be clumsy and adorable... How could you, Your Highness, such a beautiful and unparalleled person, give her two ceramic pigs?"

"..."

Li Xizhou said, "It will be the New Year by then, and time will be tight. If there is still some time, perhaps we can carve some small jade swords or something."

Pei Ye began to regret not having been caught up by her own hesitation.

"...I'll carve one for you too," he said vaguely and perfunctorily.

"No need, I don't use a sword."

Li Piaoqing smiled and said, "After His Highness's bloodline test is completed, you should think carefully about a thoughtful gift. His Highness will be very happy."

"Does he listen to Sect Leader Li?"

"No, I listen to him very well."

"Since we have an appointment, I will not keep Sect Leader Li any longer. There is still a month until May. I will invite Sect Leader Li to the palace when I have time."

Li Piaoqing bowed and said, "Piaoqing will always be waiting for you."

Pei Ye stood there, and Li Xizhou glanced at him: "Where are you going to stay tonight?"

Pei Ye instinctively wanted to say "anything is fine," but then suddenly felt a chill and said, "I'll go back to the Sword Cultivation Academy... after I send Piao Qing back to the villa."

Li Xizhou nodded and said gently, "If it gets too late, you two can go back to Xiuwen Hall to rest. There are rooms available upstairs in this building."

Li Piaoqing bowed again: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. I will remember it. Does Your Highness really not want a little bit of the small leaf fluff?"

"No need."

Pei Ye also bowed and said, "Thank you for your care, Your Highness."

Li Xizhou ignored him and said, "Turn around."

Pei Ye turned around stiffly, and Li Xizhou stepped forward to help him straighten the hem of his clothes that had been wrinkled from sitting.

(End of this chapter)