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“Daoist priest, I seem to have been poisoned.”
“Rice wine soup can indeed cause 'poisoning.'”
“What? Why didn’t you say so last time?”
“You should sleep.”
Song You bent down and effortlessly picked up the cat. She went limp in his grasp, her limbs dangling naturally while her tail curled up to preserve her modesty. She obediently allowed the Daoist to tuck her into his pouch.
From inside, she poked her head out, glancing around curiously.
As the swallow had said, Qingxiao Temple wasn’t far. By twilight, the group had arrived.
Ahead was a round hill surrounded by farmlands. At this time of year, the fields weren’t planted with crops but were flooded for irrigation, forming glistening paddies that stretched across the landscape. The crimson glow of the evening sky was perfectly reflected in the water, creating a breathtaking rural scene.
“How beautiful...” A sigh of admiration came from behind.
When Song You turned to look, the maid smiled at him and said, “Before we came to Changjing, we often saw scenery like this. It wasn’t the same, of course, but it was equally beautiful. Sadly, after arriving in Changjing, it felt like we were trapped. It’s been so long since we’ve seen anything like this.”
“You’re free now,” Song You said, continuing forward.
“Let’s hope this freedom lasts,” the maid said with a smile, swinging her legs playfully.
Song You turned his gaze away and continued walking.
A narrow path cut through the...
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