It was afternoon, and Mount Peinan went to Yong Temple to ask for his resignation from Qin King Ying Ji. Ying Ji felt surprised.

He thought that Mount Peinan had promised to stay with the Mo family yesterday, but unexpectedly he insisted on returning to Qi. He naturally tried to persuade him to stay. However, Mount Peinan was resolute and claimed that the matter had been left to his disciple Huanxian to handle it. Qi Zhong had

Urgent matters need to be dealt with immediately. If anything happens, he will provide assistance. At dawn the next day, he will drive out of the city.

Because Ying Ji was seriously injured, he was unable to send him away. Only ten generals were transferred from the palace to escort him all the way. However, Mr. Xiang Bo, who had been weak all year round and had difficulty moving in a wooden wheelchair, did not show up. Only Chen Baiqi and Si Jiang were there.

I went with Ji Ying to see him off.

What they should say to each other has been discussed long ago. Mr. Pei Nanshan, wearing a blue shirt with a red rope knot and a waist, was sitting in a carriage with a black hood. His eyes were a little black, probably from tossing and turning all night. He looked at Chen Baiqi

, only asked: "Go home early."

Chen Baiqi bowed his head deeply and said, "Disciple Huanxian, I wish the Master a safe and smooth journey."

Sijiang and Jiying had already said goodbye to Master Peinan, and they both stood not far away in a sensible manner, leaving some space for the master and disciple to say goodbye.

"Go back, don't send it away."

Chief Peinan didn't want to say goodbye reluctantly, so he let go of the car curtain, and the curtain fell down, cutting off their sight.

Chen Bai stood up and dropped his hands to his sides.

Although she couldn't see Peinanshan growing, she felt that he was always looking at her.

Watching Shanchang Peinan drive far away, he saw the two tracks pressed by the shaft of the car going farther and farther, and finally entered the mountain pass valley, until there was no trace left...

On the way back, Ji Ying dismissed his attendants and started chatting with Chen Baiqi on the road: "Brother Chen, Chief Peinan suddenly came back in such a hurry, but what happened?"

He pretended to be curious and asked casually.

I don't know when, he and Chen Baiqi began to call each other brothers.

Chen Baiqi hurriedly refused to call Ji Ying such an indiscriminate title, but after Ji Ying resolutely put aside those false identities and met as equals in private, she pretended to be embarrassed and only replied in an unspecified manner: "After all,

This academy matter... we still have to return to China as soon as possible to deal with it."

After Jiying heard the words, he seemed to have some enlightenment, and said: "Oh, this is natural." He suddenly changed his words and said again: "Speaking of which, Yuelu Academy is a century-old institution of higher learning in Qi State that has been praised for centuries.

The State of Qi, oh, shouldn't be a coveted place for learning and becoming a saint in the minds of the vassal states, but I heard that Yuelu Academy was almost destroyed, and Ying also felt heartbroken."

Chen Baiqi secretly thought about his words in his heart, but a trace of sadness appeared on his face, and he sighed and shook his head.

Ji Ying observed her expression, narrowed his eyes slightly, and said neither lightly nor seriously: "Does Brother Chen feel unhappy about doing things for his enemy?"

Chen Baiqi looked "stiff".

Ji Ying saw that there was something going on, but he stopped pursuing the victory. Some things could not be said too clearly or too exhaustively at once, and he had to leave some room. He only said: "Today, I came out specially to see off the chief of Peinan Mountain. Ying

If you still have something to do, let’s take the first step, but you have to arrive early for the birthday party tonight.”

Chen Baiqi nodded in agreement.

After returning to Xianyang City, Ji Ying and Chen Baiqi parted ways.

Ding--

System: Side mission - gift giving. Since you are going to attend a birthday banquet, it would be rude to go empty-handed. You have decided to send a unique gift to Ji Ying. Accept/reject? Note: After giving the gift to Ji Ying, you need to increase your favorability by 3 points.

Consider the task completed.

Mission reward: 40,000 experience points, exquisite jade pendant*1 (low-grade green grade).

Chen Baiqi took Si Jiang and stood on the street looking at the bustling downtown and thought for a while. However, he did not return to the Qin Palace immediately. Instead, he went around the market and looked around for various items for sale.

Si Jiang followed him, folded his arms and chuckled: "Are you planning to pick up a gift for him?"

There was a bit of noise from the surroundings. Chen Baiqi listened for a while before nodding: "If you go to celebrate your birthday with nothing, people would think that we, the people of Qi State, don't know etiquette."

"He was clearly giving you eye drops just now. Do you really think he is confiding in you?"

"It's good to understand this kind of thing in your heart. There is no need to talk about it and tear each other's face." Chen Baiqi patted his shoulder and laughed in a low voice.

Seeing someone pushing a rickety heavy cart to escort the goods, Si Jiang pulled Chen Baiqi aside to make way, and lowered his voice and said, "You want to drag him?"

Chen Baiqi blinked, put his finger on his lips, and said slyly: "As long as he thinks that there is a possibility of surrender between me and the mountain chief, I can live a more comfortable life in Qin."

Si Jiang was speechless.

He figured out that Chen San was basically planning to "fake the power of the tiger", and if he didn't take advantage of this thing that came to his door, it would be disrespectful to his enthusiasm.

In fact, Chen Baiqi had doubts about the relationship between Shan Zhang and Ying Ji. She even did not believe that the relationship between Shan Zhang and Ying Ji was as normal as they showed... This feeling was mysterious, but she believed in her intuition.

Since the mountain chief didn't want her to know, there was no need for her to delve into it.

After all, everyone has secrets, and no matter how close the relationship is, it is not necessary to know each other thoroughly.

"Then what are you going to give?"

Chen Baiqi thought for a while, then pointed his finger on his cheek and thought: "We don't have the money to give something expensive, but give something cheap. People might just turn around and throw it away, so we can only give it away..."

Seeing that the cart had crossed the road and there was room, Chen Baiqi continued walking, going against the crowds of people, pushing and shoving.

The street extends to both sides of the vendors and all the way to the quieter suburbs outside the city. The long street is full of pedestrians going to and from the morning market. Some are carrying burdens, some are driving cattle carts to deliver goods, and some are driving donkeys.

Those pulling trucks have to be careful about walking on the narrow road.

"What are you giving me?" Si Jiang protected her, trying to avoid being touched by other people.

Chen Baiqi's eyes were also very busy and he replied casually: "Sending my heartfelt wishes."

"Oh, what is your intention?" Si Jiang asked narrowly.

Chen Baiqi smiled very calmly: "My intention is that I can get just what he needs."

This was said as if it was not said, Si Jiang curled her lips.

Chen Baiqi walked around and found that he really didn't see anything worth selling. Most of these vendors were bartering for some food and daily necessities. There was nothing particularly valuable. In addition, the market was noisy.

It made me dizzy, so I walked around until the end of the street, Chen Baiqi, with empty hands.

It wasn't until we left the market that the surrounding area gradually became quiet. All the bustling and excitement was left behind. A pleasant cool breeze blew and the thin sweat on Chen Bai's forehead dried some.

"Go back?" Si Jiang turned his head and asked her.

Chen Baiqi looked back and shook his head with a headache: "Let's walk forward."

Chen Baiqi thought that the morning market would disperse at noon at most, so she might as well wait until the flow of people lessened before returning. She didn't want to be squeezed by the crowd anymore.

They were walking along a dry dirt road that had been trampled by people. The wild grasses beside the road were full of vitality and grew in clusters. Some of them even extended into the end of the path, and their feet scratched

It's a bit itchy at times.

The temperature of the sun today is suitable, and the temperature covers people's skin, making people feel warm.

After walking the dry dirt road, the terrain suddenly sloped down, and Chen Baiqi and Si Jiang were standing on a hillside covered with green carpet.

Their field of vision suddenly broadened, and the wind from heaven and earth suddenly became stronger, blowing their clothes and hair into the air.

The blue sky stretches out as far as the eye can see. Looking into the distance, what comes into view is an astonishing array of colorful, pure, fragrant and beautiful flowers. At a glance, Chen Baiqi could barely recognize some similar to impatiens, cockscombs, dahlias, etc.

Flower seeds, and more are wild flowers of unknown varieties.

The air is filled with the rich and fresh fragrance of flowers, and these flowers are simple yet a bit gorgeous. The flowers are bathed in the sun, and they are like dots with golden light, blooming in the countryside colorfully.

A gust of wind blew by, causing ripples on the grass carpet. Chen Baiqi heard the chirping of birds from a distance. She was fascinated by everything in front of her, as if everything had stopped.

Chen Baiqi smoothed back his hair that was messed up by the wind and pointed forward to Si Jiang: "Look."

Si Jiang looked over: "What?"

"flower."

"You...shouldn't you be sending flowers again?" Si Jiang responded slowly.

He still remembered that when Chen Baiqi went to visit Chu Cangyue for the first time, he picked a bouquet of flowers on the road.

After all, she was still a sister-in-law in the past. Although it was a bit against the rules to give flowers to a man, treating him well can be understood as "heroes are rare and beauties are good". But now if she really brings a bouquet of wild flowers to Ji

If the baby is sent away, how should others view the two of them?

Chen Baiqi looked at him speechlessly: "Of course I'm not sending flowers..."

Chen Baiqi knelt down and randomly picked a small purple flower. She lowered her head and smelled it. The faint fragrance of the flower was refreshing.

"—is the essence of sending flowers."

Ding——System: Medicinal-grade purple kites have been detected and can be picked.

Ding——System: Medicinal lilac has been detected and can be picked.

Ding——System: Medicinal grade wild roses have been detected and can be picked...

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When the sky dimmed a little and the sun set over the western mountains, the Prime Minister's Mansion was already bustling with activity.

The lanterns extending out from the mansion were hung horizontally to the street. A row of shelves were built high with bamboo poles on the side of the door. The lanterns were also used to piece together a bright Chinese character "Shou" on the shelves. In this way, the light would extend far away.

When it is opened, the entire palace is brightly lit, and guests who come and go can still identify the direction even if they return to the mansion late at night.

It was not yet the official start of the banquet, but there was already an endless stream of people coming to celebrate the birthday in front of the palace, and the tall servants in front of the palace were respectfully receiving the guests.

When it comes to which person in the court has the best popularity, Ji Ying is undoubtedly the leader. He was born into a noble family. Although there are many heirs in the family, he can become the leader of the clan at such a young age.
To be continued...