Zhao Yeqing arrived at the foot of Tian’en Temple, thinking about her last encounter here, a smile appearing on her face. She began walking up the mountain. The empty path suddenly produced a sound, and Zhao Yeqing looked up.
She saw a young scholar in a white robe walking down the mountain. From a distance, he seemed fragile, almost sickly. However, with her profound internal energy, she discovered that his face was not as bleak as imagined. His face had a healthy complexion, looking strangely familiar.
Zhao Yeqing furrowed her brow, carefully thinking. She had come to Ancheng to chase two runaway lovers and did not know this young scholar. Why did he feel so familiar? Suddenly remembering a boy she encountered on the street, she smiled, realizing who he was. Thinking about how he had embarrassingly fallen last time made her smile deeper.
This was the first time she had teased someone.
Since childhood, under her father’s guidance, she had always been well-behaved, studying, learning characters, and practicing martial arts. That day was an exception, and unexpectedly, she had encountered him again, unconsciously looking at him a few more times.
Shan Xiaoya, walking along, discovered someone watching her from a distance. A bad feeling welled up from her heart, as if something was about to happen, related to that person. With each step forward, her heartbeat quickened, and she felt an urge to flee. Shan Xiaoya didn’t know why she had such a strong feeling and suddenly stopped, looking puzzled at the distant figure.
Chapter 057
Zhao Yeqing didn’t know why he suddenly stopped, withdrew his gaze, and continued walking up the mountain. Shan Xiaoya watched him getting closer. Close enough to see his features, she was startled, involuntarily taking a step back. It was him? Lowering her head guiltily, she stiffly tugged at her right sleeve, stealing glances with the corner of her eye, her head turning with his walking progress. Her heart pounded.
Zhao Yeqing saw her somewhat fearful expression and laughed. They had only met once on the street, and although the scene was a bit awkward, he found her timidness amusing.
Thinking this, Zhao Yeqing had already passed Shan Xiaoya and continued up the mountain.
