Chapter 593: Jing Yuan: Great Joy! When Will You Two Marry?
The "date" with Ren was like a shy first encounter, making Fu Xuan's heart pound. However, the people she met along the way made her feel extremely awkward, as if placed under a spotlight.
For example, meeting Yukong, who was playing with her daughter, Qingni. After seeing them, Yukong only showed a slight surprise, greeted them in a friendly manner, and tactfully left. Perhaps it was a misconception, but Fu Xuan felt Ren's eyes lingered for a long time on Yukong's fluffy tail.
Then, they saw the clumsy Dragon Lady, Bailu. "Come on, come on! My gourd has all sorts of medicine!" she hawked loudly, like a street vendor.
When Bailu saw them, her eyes lit up. She hopped over. "Hehe, Ren, Grand Diviner! I feel like you definitely need this!" she said, and with a snap, shoved a piece of paper into his hand before zooming away.
Ren glanced at it and found it was a prescription for prenatal care and nourishment.
"What did Bailu give you?" Fu Xuan asked, puzzled.
"Hehe, nothing much." He smiled and casually tucked it into his pocket. "Let's continue."
Not long after, they encountered Tingyun. "Benefactor, and General Fu Xuan." She greeted them politely, but her slightly narrowed eyes seemed fixed on their clasped hands. "You two are…"
Just as Fu Xuan was about to speak, Ren chuckled. "Fu Xuan and I are on a date. After the New Year, would you be willing to ride the Starskiff with me tomorrow, Tingyun?"
A subtle smile played on her lips. "Since Benefactor invites, Tingyun is naturally happy to. Then I won't disturb you."
Watching her retreat, Fu Xuan felt a strange sensation. Just now, I seemed to feel a faint hostility from a fox. Was that a misconception?
Afterward, they encountered the cold-faced Imbibitor Lunae, Dan Heng. Seeing them, he showed a slight surprise and nodded in greeting, standing with his arms crossed, leaning on his spear. Ren also nodded politely and led Fu Xuan away.
Watching them leave, Dan Heng took out his phone, snapped a photo, and sent it to the Express crew's group chat.
[Dan Heng: (Image)]
[Stelle: ??? Dan Heng, aren't you on the Luofu? Why is Ren there too!]
[Dan Heng: I don't know.]
[March 7th: I know! Tingyun said someone was looking for Ren!]
[Himeko: Oh? It seems it was Fu Xuan. Are they a couple?]
[Welt: Do not speculate on others' privacy.]
Perhaps it was just a misconception, but this felt like taking her to meet the in-laws. They continued until they met the person she least wanted to see on a festively decorated bridge.
"General Fu Xuan, esteemed guest. I must congratulate you two. This marriage is a blessing for the Luofu." It was Jing Yuan. He smiled, his expression proper, as he asked, "When do you two plan to marry? The Luofu will offer its blessings."
??? Fu Xuan's beautiful eyes widened. "When did we say we were getting married? Jing Yuan, do you know what nonsense you're spouting?"
He replied softly. "I heard the Cloud Knights are all talking about you two getting happily married…" As he spoke, his gaze fell upon their intertwined hands, a relieved smile on his lips.
Only then did she realize. Normally, she would have shaken his hand off. However, recalling his actions today, she both cherished this warmth and worried that acting this way would hurt his feelings. In fact, she was overthinking it.
"Oh?" Jing Yuan looked surprised. He had only intended to tease her. He had expected her to hastily explain. Who would have thought she would lower her head, her gaze wandering, with no intention of letting go.
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