"A man?"
Feng Ninghe's eyes flickered. "What man?"
A hint of depth appeared on Si Jianye's handsome face as he gently shook his head.
The truth had yet to be uncovered. He didn't know the identity of this man, nor why he bore a face identical to his own...
He had no intention of elaborating.
It wouldn't be too late for Feng Ninghe to know once the truth was revealed.
Feng Ninghe frowned slightly and swept her gaze towards Si Jianye. "Since Dragon Domain holds the truth you seek, you go investigate Dragon Domain first. Once I have properly handled matters in Lin Country, I will come to Dragon Domain."
Si Jianye nodded slowly, his grip on her hand unconsciously tightening. "Let's just wander around today and consider it a form of relaxation."
Feng Ninghe instinctively lowered her gaze to the large hand holding hers.
The man's hand was warm.
It felt as though it could warm a person's heart...
Not far away.
Su Hongxiu arrived on the street, his gaze scanning his surroundings.
People bustled past, but the figure he wished to see was nowhere to be found.
"Sixth Master, there are no candied chestnuts here."
Su Xian surveyed the surroundings before retracting her gaze.
Su Hongxiu's eyes narrowed slightly as he strode forward, his clear voice revealing his true thoughts. "I didn't come out for candied chestnuts."
Candied chestnuts were merely an excuse.
He didn't want to see Si Jianye and Feng Ninghe interacting too much.
Upon hearing his words, Su Xian paused for a moment, but then she quickly understood Sixth Master's intentions and hurried to catch up.
On the street.
Si Jianye slowly walked forward, holding Feng Ninghe's hand.
Many people passed by, and the bustling atmosphere was subtly tinged with an ambiguous warmth.
As if sensing something, Feng Ninghe paused and her gaze fell upon a small stall. "In the past, when I had free time, I would sneak out of the palace. The wontons here always tasted good to me."
A hundred years had passed in a flash. Recalling the past inevitably brought a sense of melancholy.
"Then let's try them again."
A deep male voice sounded in her ears.
Si Jianye strode forward and found an empty seat.
His demeanor was composed and at ease, showing no disdain for the simple surroundings.
As the King of the Underworld in Xiyou Continent, he was noble and revered by all, and his palate was exceptionally discerning.
Yet, he was willing to lower himself for Feng Ninghe and try wontons at a street stall.
Seeing the man's actions, a slight smile involuntarily appeared on Feng Ninghe's delicate face, and she readily nodded in agreement.
The wontons were served quickly.
Si Jianye's well-defined fingers casually scooped up a wonton and ate it.
The taste of the wontons was vastly different from the food in the palace, possessing a unique flavor.
Feng Ninghe slightly raised her eyes and looked at him. "What do you think of the taste?"
The man nodded slowly. "It's alright."
The two words he uttered were unremarkable, but receiving Si Jianye's approval indicated that the taste was indeed good.
Si Jianye seemed to notice something and his gaze paused as he looked at Feng Ninghe. "You have some meat residue on your face."
Feng Ninghe instinctively reached up to wipe her cheek, but a pair of warm hands at that moment brushed away the meat residue.
The moment her warm fingertips touched her cheek, a current seemed to surge through Feng Ninghe.
The man's fingertips were stained with meat residue, and he casually brought his fingers to his mouth, licking off the residue.
Feng Ninghe's pupils contracted involuntarily, and her cheeks flushed at that moment.
His seemingly composed actions made one's heart tighten.
The atmosphere intensified, and a hint of awkwardness lingered in the air.
Feng Ninghe's heart felt as though it would leap out of her chest, beating wildly.
"So you were here."
At that moment, a hearty male voice rang out from behind them.
Su Hongxiu's well-defined hands gently fanned him with a bone fan, and a smile like a spring breeze graced his face.
The man's appearance caused Si Jianye's sword-like eyebrows to furrow slightly, and a clear hint of displeasure appeared on his face. "You're quite persistent in following us."
He had wanted to take this opportunity to spend some quality time with Feng Ninghe, but unexpectedly ran into Su Hongxiu here.
Logically, Su Hongxiu should have been at the teahouse at this time, yet he appeared here.
Si Jianye did not believe this was a coincidence.
Su Hongxiu's appearance instantly stirred the surrounding atmosphere, and Feng Ninghe's restless heart finally found some relief.
She secretly took a deep breath to control her emotions, doing her best to remain composed.
"King of the Underworld, what are you implying?"
Su Hongxiu's face held a slight smile, and he openly met Si Jianye's gaze. "I was bored and decided to wander around on a whim. I didn't expect to run into you."
His calm and unhurried voice revealed no flaws.
Si Jianye let out a muffled hum, clearly not believing his words.
Su Hongxiu paid him no mind and ordered a bowl of wontons for himself.
The wontons were exceptionally flavorful.
"I didn't expect the wontons here to be so delicious!"
Su Hongxiu's eyes brightened as if he had discovered something. "Although the environment here is a bit humble, the wontons have a unique taste."
Seeing how much he enjoyed the wontons, a smile appeared on Feng Ninghe's exquisitely featured face. "While the food in the palace is indeed delicious, sometimes the taste of human delicacies is even better than palace cuisine."
Su Hongxiu nodded with slight approval and, while unhurriedly eating his wontons, changed the subject. "King of the Underworld, the human puppets have all been eliminated, and the crisis is resolved. When will you depart for Dragon Domain?"
In response to the question, Si Jianye raised his eyebrows, his chiseled face showing no significant emotional change.
"It seems Sixth Master is very concerned about my affairs."
A cold male voice slowly emerged from his lips.
Su Hongxiu smiled it away, his clear yet deep eyes subtly shifting. "King of the Underworld, I'm just curious and asking."
Si Jianye's expression became slightly annoyed, and he had no intention of responding to Su Hongxiu.
He put down his chopsticks and pulled Feng Ninghe away. Before leaving, he couldn't resist a low, mocking remark. "Sixth Master, since you like the wontons so much, eat more. We've had our fill and won't be staying."
Si Jianye's pace was swift.
So swift that even Feng Ninghe had no time to react, allowing the man to pull her away.
Watching the two figures depart, Su Hongxiu also put down his spoon. His smile remained unchanged as he softly exclaimed, "You are about to leave for Dragon Domain and won't be able to accompany Miss Feng at all times. Won't my opportunity arise then?"
At that time, without Si Jianye's interference, he would have more chances to get close to Feng Ninghe.
Thinking of this, the smile in his eyes deepened.
"Sixth Master."
Su Xian's bright face showed a hint of contemplation. "But Miss Feng and the King of the Underworld ultimately have a daughter. Their relationship is bound to be extraordinary."
A child like Si Xin Xin had easily tied the two of them together.
Hearing the reminder, Su Hongxiu closed his bone fan and slightly raised his eyes. "It's alright. I'm not a petty person. There are some things I won't mind."
At worst, he could have more children in the future and regain the advantage.