Chapter Eighty-Two: First Arrival in the Imperial Capital

As Qing Wu and Yun Si traveled day and night, they soon arrived in the Imperial Capital. In contrast to Qing Wu's calm demeanor, Yun Si appeared particularly excited. It was her first time visiting the Imperial Capital, where she encountered many things she had never seen before. Coincidentally, it was also the time of the Mid-Autumn Festival, making the streets livelier than usual.

The bustling streets were filled with fluctuating cries and bustling activities, with people playing flutes, beating drums, hawking goods, and more, creating a diverse and colorful scene. Along the roadside, a storyteller passionately recounted the tale of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. Yun Si leaned in to listen and learned of the story's sorrowful ending, where the two lovers were unable to be together, leaving a sense of regret in the hearts of the listeners.

Observing the scene, Yun Si couldn't help but think that there wouldn't be many like the Weaver Girl, willing to forsake her immortal status for the love of a mortal, only to end up separated by the Milky Way.

Throughout their journey, Yun Si had witnessed many tales of joy and sorrow, love and hatred, but how many of them would truly reach a happy ending?

"Make way!" Lost in her thoughts, Yun Si was suddenly startled by an urgent shout, snapping her back to reality. Turning around, she saw a galloping horse rushing towards her. Before she could react, she was forcefully kicked in the chest, causing her to stumble backward. However, she felt something supporting her from behind, and when she turned her head, she saw it was her master.

At the same time, the woman on the horse also fell off due to the horse's loss of control. In a swift motion, a figure dashed forward, catching the woman in his arms. Amidst the crowd's gaze, the man descended gracefully with the girl in his arms, reminiscent of the protagonists in storybooks.

"Wow!" Yun Si couldn't help but exclaim in awe.

Now, Yun Si was even more eager to see how the story would unfold. Countless scenes flashed through her mind, but the ending turned out to be something she hadn't expected. Just as the man steadied himself, the woman pushed him away and began to scold him harshly, accusing him of intruding on her privacy.

The man, named Yu Lanxing, remained unperturbed by the woman's outburst, teasing her with a playful smile. Despite the woman's anger, she couldn't do much in public to save face as a county princess, so she begrudgingly held back her words.

Seeing Yu Lanxing's nonchalant demeanor, the woman's face turned even redder with anger, but she restrained herself in front of the crowd.

"Oh, Master Qing Wu! I didn't expect you to arrive so soon. Why didn't you inform me? I didn't even have the chance to welcome you properly. How impolite of me!" After the argument, Yu Lanxing finally noticed Qing Wu and Yun Si standing nearby. He approached with a smile, extending his greetings.

"It's you?" Only now did Yun Si recognize the man's face. He was the black-clad figure who had intruded into the temple that day.

Meanwhile, Jiang Lingshuang, who had been sulking behind, heard Yun Si's words and stepped forward to warn her about Yu Lanxing's character, emphasizing his audacity towards beautiful girls.