He suddenly asked, his tone playful and as if he was about to challenge her, making Yin Weiyin instinctively worry about what she might have exposed.

After pondering hard and finding no flaw, she met his gaze, realizing, "... You’re deceiving me?"

"What if I am? If you had nothing to hide, would you be deceived?" Chen Yi countered with a cold laugh.

He was always so rude, an ordinary person among ordinary people. Yin Weiyin lowered her gaze, not taking it to heart.

Seeing this, Chen Yi restrained his eyes. She was his ignorance in this life. He had just taken advantage of her inner fear to deliberately divert her attention. Otherwise, this female crown might suspect Primordial Monarch Yu Zhen’s words, which could lead to unforeseen changes.

This was also the meaning in Primordial Monarch Yu Zhen’s eyes; they would discuss it again next time.

Under the corridor, it was tranquil, and the fragrant breeze was gentle.

The female crown stood opposite him, her Daoist robe fluttering in the wind, as she remained still.

Chen Yi once again took in this face that haunted him all the way south. Walking with this poor little fox all the way, abstaining yet unattainable, eating meat yet unsatiated, made him especially nostalgic for Wei Ying. Even though the little fox used all her little tricks to make him like her, the physical heat was undeniable. Chen Yi missed the days in the Capital City when his mischief in Great Yin was exposed, leading to dramatic eye rolls.

They often said the little fox was cunning, but how could she compare to Yin Wei? No, the little fox had little cleverness, but Yin Wei’s was... a little foolishness?

No, the female crown was not foolish while bowing her head; it should be... a little naive. Speaking of which... just like a bare wide expanse... Chen Yi struggled to stop his thoughts.

Yin Weiyin saw this and slyly curved her lips, "Oh, you do miss me."

Chen Yi squinted his eyes at her words. After so long apart, it was time for some tender moments before settling accounts. He relaxed his tone slightly, "What, isn’t it okay to miss you?"

He sometimes spoke sweetly, even with ulterior motives... How could Yin Weiyin not be aware of the desire in his eyes, because she felt the same? Their gazes meeting, wanting to compete fiercely.

Just like when the golden wind and jade dew meet, it surpasses countless mortals.

But... it’s not the right time yet...

Yin Weiyin stood outside the corridor, not approaching him but waiting for him to come over, softly saying, "Walk with me?"

Chen Yi smiled and nodded, heading over. These days had been filled with fighting, too tiring. He also wanted to seize this rare time together, even if they said nothing, just walking casually was enough.

Moreover, it’s Taichua Goddess Yin Weiyin by his side.

The path meandered, with green willows drooping on both sides, damp moss climbing the crevices of the stone steps. Just wandering around this Heavenly Master Mansion was an agreeable scene. Everywhere at Dragon and Tiger Mountain, Chen Yi might not pay attention, but this refinement was hard to ignore.

Among the trees were scattered flowers, in clusters, peaceful and harmonious, without the gaudy competition of other places. Chen Yi saw a particularly vivid Ziwei flower at the top, seemingly out of reach.

He paused for a while, "Good mountains, good water produce good flowers."

Yin Weiyin thought he might have some eloquent words after pondering so long, only to burst into laughter at such a simple comment.

"What’s so funny?" Chen Yi asked aloud.

Yin Weiyin brushed her sleeve to cover her face, yet was not really hiding, her clear voice saying, "I thought after all this time, you might understand a bit of poetry."

Finishing, the female crown cautiously watched Chen Yi’s expression, ready to call him "husband" if anything went wrong.

Chen Yi, however, remained unmoved. He stared at that Ziwei flower, after a moment, he turned and left.

Yin Weiyin quickly followed, unexpectedly hearing,

"Back then, the Ziwei flower Shantong City sent you."

How could Yin Weiyin forget, she just didn’t know why he suddenly brought it up, nodding with no clue.

"That Ziwei flower just now was beautiful. I thought about picking it for you, but never mind," Chen Yi said without turning his head.

The female crown’s face instantly changed, feeling as bitter as having eaten coptis chinensis.

"So when will we head back?" She asked nonchalantly.

"I never walk back," Chen Yi quickened his pace.

Yin Weiyin frowned slightly, inevitably feeling lost, but as her thoughts turned, she thought of something, and her previously dim mood changed to a calm expression.

Along the way enjoying the scenery, Chen Yi would not walk back. People often only cherish what they’ve missed, and like in Great Yin, he only turned back after hitting a wall. Every time he wanted to treat her a bit better, she would take advantage and demand more, then get caught and return it all, with interest.

The mist arose without notice.

"What’s going on?"

Chen Yi turned around in confusion, seeing Yin Weiyin glance at him before disappearing into the thin mist.

Yin Weiyin was upset? The winding path was quiet and serene. Chen Yi found it amusing and silently calculated in his heart.

After this little separation makes love even sweeter, she would have a reckoning.

People disappearing still need to be found. Chen Yi moved swiftly, the surroundings silent, the misty path’s moisture clinging to his face, slightly chilly.

In the tranquility, there seemed to be a pin-drop sound. Chen Yi knew who it was, smirking as he quickened his pace, indeed capturing a glimpse of white in the leaf shadows. He reached for it.

Yin Weiyin turned like a startled deer, looking back.

"Had enough fun?" Chen Yi smirked, about to say more when a cool touch landed on his shoulder.

It was a tiny purple petal, then another, two, cascading down, 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Looking up, the elegantly simple Ziwei flower bloomed on the tree, and he found himself in a flower rain.

Yin Weiyin wore a gentle smile, breaking off a branch of Ziwei, handing it before him, "For you."