Chapter 1076: Please Have Mercy (4)

The back hill of Qinglian Temple was covered entirely with bamboo, which extended down to the foot of the mountain, and beyond, fields and a small river meandered their way through the landscape.

The two of them strolled slowly, undisturbed, savoring the rare time alone together.

However, they hadn't walked far when they heard footsteps approaching.

Gu Qingheng glanced at Yang Ruxin, then suddenly wrapped his arm around her waist and leapt to the top of a nearby large tree. Although there were not many leaves, the branches were tangled enough to make them difficult to spot.

Soon, someone came running down below.

Yang Ruxin furrowed her brows—it was that man who dressed as a woman during the horse scare, wasn't it? This time, though, he had changed into women's clothes and looked quite the fair lady.

The young lady paced back and forth on the road, apparently waiting for someone.