Xie Qianmo donned his mask and then walked towards Qin Yun!
The stall owner behind him was about to shout, "You haven't paid for the goods!" Leng Feng quickly handed some silver to the stall owner!
Was he cleaning up after his master?
Xie Qianmo was wearing a white robe tonight, his black hair casually cascading down his back!
Shedding the imperial robes and donning white, Xie Qianmo was as handsome as an immortal. He had lost some of his majesty and gained a touch of gentleness!
Xie Qianmo walked towards Qin Yun step by step!
At this moment, Qin Yun was still playfully interacting with Hong Fu! Completely unaware that every move she made was being watched by Xie Qianmo!
Just as Qin Yun was enjoying herself immensely, she abruptly turned and stumbled directly into Xie Qianmo's arms!
Xie Qianmo's right hand instinctively supported Qin Yun's back!
"Sir, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. Are you alright?" Qin Yun quickly withdrew from his embrace and stood up straight!
She looked up!
And saw that the other person was also wearing a mask!
Although his face couldn't be seen, Qin Yun could feel that this was a gentle and handsome man!
Oh my!
This demeanor!
It surpassed her own little bun!
"Are you injured?" Xie Qianmo asked gently! The gaze in his eyes also softened, a stark contrast to his usual tyrannical demeanor, as if they were two different people!
Qin Yun would never have imagined that the gentle, water-like immortal beauty in front of her was the current tyrannical emperor!
Qin Yun blushed slightly, tucking a stray strand of hair behind her ear. "I'm fine. Rather, I bumped into you just now. Are you injured?"
"I... I am fine!" Xie Qianmo quickly corrected himself!
Qin Yun frowned. "I?"
Xie Qianmo quickly made an excuse. "Yes, my surname is Zheng. What is this young gentleman's name? We are destined to meet today. Why don't we become friends!"
Qin Yun smiled. "So you are Young Master Zheng! A pleasure to meet you! I am Qin Yun!"
"So you are Young Master Qin. I have long heard of your great name!" Xie Qianmo began the conversation!
Qin Yun became interested. "Oh! Young Master Zheng knows me?"
"This year's top scholar... Scholar Qin, everyone knows about this!"
Qin Yun covered her mouth and laughed. "So that's how it is! Young Master Zheng... are you out alone to see the lantern festival?"
Xie Qianmo gave a wry smile. "Yes! I had nothing to do, so I came out for a stroll, and I didn't expect to meet Young Master Qin!"
Then, Xie Qianmo narrowed his eyes and looked at Hong Fu, deliberately asking, "And this one beside you is...?"
Qin Yun thought for a moment and then replied, "She is a maidservant from my residence!"
"Oh! But this lady's attire doesn't seem like that of an ordinary maidservant!"
Qin Yun looked at Hong Fu's attire; it was indeed too sexy and charming, and it didn't match maidservant's clothes at all!
But what did this have to do with Young Master Zheng?
"Young Master Zheng, is there something wrong with this?"
Sensing the change in Qin Yun's tone, Xie Qianmo lowered his posture. "It's rare to meet Young Master Qin tonight. Why don't we go on a boat and discuss it further? I can learn about Young Master Qin's talent!"
"This...?" Qin Yun felt hesitant!
She didn't know this person well, and they had only met while wearing masks. This seemed inappropriate!
"Young Master Qin, you need not be suspicious. We are just acquaintances. It's rare to meet a talent like Young Master Qin tonight, so I, Zheng, am rather excited and wish to seek your guidance. If Young Master Qin finds it difficult, then consider me as if I said nothing!"
After Xie Qianmo said that, Qin Yun felt that any further refusal would seem overly coy!
"Alright!"
Seeing Qin Yun agree, Xie Qianmo curved his lips into a smile. The fish had taken the bait!
"Young Master Qin, please follow me!"
Xie Qianmo walked ahead, with Qin Yun following behind!
After walking a short distance!
Hong Fu behind them suddenly clutched her stomach, groaning in pain, "Master, I can't anymore. I think my stomach hurts! I can't accompany Master!"
Qin Yun and Xie Qianmo stopped simultaneously!
"Hong Fu, what's wrong?" Qin Yun stepped forward, concerned!
"That... I...!" Hong Fu glanced at Xie Qianmo, then whispered into Qin Yun's ear, "I think I've started my period, Master... I need to go back."
Qin Yun also glanced at Xie Qianmo, then lightly coughed. "Alright, you can return to the mansion first!"
"I shall take my leave!" With that, Hong Fu ran off!
Watching Hong Fu's receding back, Xie Qianmo revealed a sly smile!
"Young Master Qin, let's go!"
Qin Yun smiled. "Young Master Zheng, please!"
In another small alley!
"Hey, what's going on? Why did you call me here?" Hong Fu asked Leng Feng with an unhappy expression!
She had seen the signal from Leng Feng just now and had lied to her master to leave!
"Should I be the one to say this? Aren't you being superfluous?" Leng Feng, with a blade of grass in his mouth, sneered dismissively!
Hong Fu immediately guessed. "Was that the Emperor just now?"
"Remember, the person with Scholar Qin tonight is Young Master Zheng, not the Emperor. Do you understand?"
Hong Fu nodded, naturally understanding. "I know!"
"By the way... where is that Qing Shan? Has he gone to the border?"
Hong Fu nodded. "Yes! According to Master's orders, they were sent to the border to escort the Min family mother and daughter. They should return to the capital in two days."
"Why are you suddenly asking about this?" Hong Fu turned and looked at Leng Feng curiously!
"This kid is sharp! You'd best not speak in front of him! Last time, he almost discovered me while saving you!"
Hong Fu nodded. "He is indeed very sharp. Master likes his shrewdness!"
"Alright! See you later!" With that, Leng Feng vanished!
Hong Fu, standing alone, sneered and shook her head!
On the other side, on a small boat!
The boat was very small, just enough to seat two people!
Qin Yun and Xie Qianmo sat facing each other!
Looking around, Qin Yun frowned. "Young Master Zheng, isn't this boat a bit small? What if it capsizes?"
Xie Qianmo didn't reply immediately. He picked up the wine pot on the small table and poured himself a cup of wine!
"Young Master Qin, would you like a small drink!" Xie Qianmo didn't wait for Qin Yun to speak, picked up the wine cup, poured the wine directly, and offered it to Qin Yun!
Qin Yun scratched her head!
She always felt something was not quite right, but she couldn't pinpoint it!
How did she get tricked onto a boat for no apparent reason!
"Young Master Zheng, weren't you going to discuss talents with me? Should you go first, or should I?"
Xie Qianmo said nothing. He raised his wine cup and downed the wine in one gulp!
His intention was not just for the wine!
"Young Master Zheng?" Qin Yun called out again.
"Young Master Qin, what's the hurry? Let's warm up with some wine first!"
Qin Yun frowned. She couldn't drink! "Well... I'm not good at drinking!"
"Is that so? It seems Young Master Qin has no sincerity! If that's the case... then let's forget it!"
"I...?" Never mind, one cup should be fine!
"Then I'll only have one cup!"
Xie Qianmo smiled implicitly. "Alright! Just one cup!"
Afraid that Qin Yun would regret it, Xie Qianmo quickly picked up the wine cup and handed it to Qin Yun!
Qin Yun felt a bit embarrassed, but she still accepted the wine!
"Um... what if I get drunk?"
"I, Zheng, will personally escort you back to your residence!"