Fall: Rebirth

After returning from the academy, Chu Heng went straight back to his room, dove into his pile of books, and began to concentrate on sorting out his notes on flowers and plants. He was so focused that he seemed to have isolated the whole world from him, leaving only him and the wonderful plants in the book.

On the other side, Ling Han and Xi'er were leisurely lying on the stone table under the pear tree, looking at Chu Heng who was busy in the house from afar.

After an unknown amount of time, Ling Han finally couldn't help but yawn and muttered, "I'm tired of watching this. Why hasn't this guy finished yet?"

Before he finished speaking, Hill beside him also opened his mouth and yawned loudly, then said slowly: "He is fascinated by these exotic flowers and herbs with special therapeutic effects. I'm afraid he can't stop for an hour or so."

While Ling Han and Xi Er were chatting, Qing Li and Zi Ying approached quietly and stopped under the pear tree.

Upon seeing this, Ling Han and Xi'er hurriedly jumped up from the stone bench and bowed respectfully to Qingli and Ziying.

Qingli did not say anything, but stood quietly under the tree, her eyes fixed on Chu Heng in the room. The snow-white pear blossoms fluttered down and fell on her shoulders, making her figure even more graceful and beautiful.

Seeing Chu Heng so busy and non-stop, while Ling Han and Xi Er were standing by so leisurely, Zi Ying couldn't help but feel puzzled. He frowned slightly, but couldn't help but ask out of curiosity, "What on earth is he busy with?"

Before he finished speaking, Xier quickly walked to Ziying's side, but his eyes were always on Chu Heng who was working hard not far away. He replied softly, "Master, you don't know. Today, the teacher in the school talked about many rare and exotic flowers and plants. I heard that their growth conditions are extremely harsh and they can only thrive in special circumstances. Chu Heng couldn't wait to rush back to his room after class and concentrated on organizing these precious notes. He also specifically asked us not to disturb him."

"Rare flowers and plants?" Ziying was shocked when he heard that. He immediately turned to look at Xi'er, his eyes full of confusion and curiosity. He then asked, "Why do you two look so relaxed? Shouldn't you be busy studying these rare plants?"

When asked this question, Hilton looked embarrassed. He opened his mouth but didn't know how to answer and was speechless for a moment.

Ling Han, who was standing aside, also looked a little embarrassed. He lowered his head and fiddled with the corner of his clothes, as if he wanted to say something, but ultimately did not open his mouth.

Just when the atmosphere was a little awkward, Qingli smiled slightly, her eyes sparkling with gentleness, like a pool of crystal clear water.

Qingli walked to the table gracefully and elegantly. After she sat down, she explained softly, "Ziying, you don't know that Chu Heng's love for these exotic flowers and plants can be described as 'obsessed'. He spends a lot of energy studying them every day. So it's not that Ling Han and Xi'er are not diligent enough."

Hearing this, Ling Han and Xi Er hurriedly nodded, expressing their agreement with Qing Li's words.

However, before anyone could exchange a few words, the sound of hurried footsteps was suddenly heard.

In the blink of an eye, Wujiang had arrived as fast as the wind. She came closer, bowed, and said respectfully, "God, High God Yuexi and her beloved disciple come to see you."

"The Goddess of Stars and Moon?" Ziying showed curiosity and walked straight to Qingli and asked, "Why is she here?"

Qingli raised her eyes slightly, her gaze was deep and calm, like a pool of still water. After a moment of silence, she turned to look at Wujiang and said softly, "Let them come over!"

In a moment, Yue Xi led Yan Luo slowly towards them, and finally stopped under the snow-white pear tree.

"Greetings to the God Qingli and the God Ziying." As soon as Yue Xi appeared, she respectfully performed a standard etiquette to the two gods.

Yan Luoze said nothing, but silently followed Yue Xi in bowing, his movements graceful and elegant.

Ling Han and Xi Er also bowed to Yue Xi tactfully.

"The Star-Moon Goddess is in high spirits today. I wonder why she came to my Morning Palace?" Qingli's red lips parted slightly, and her voice was crisp and pleasant, like the sound of nature. The corners of her mouth rose slightly, outlining a faint smile, giving people a feeling that was both friendly and mysterious.

Yue Xi bowed again and replied, "In reply to your Lordship's words, I have come to visit you today because I encountered some very difficult problems. I had no choice but to bother you. I hope you can forgive me." Her tone was sincere, and her words revealed her respect and awe for Qingli.

"What's the matter?" Qingli's tone was as calm as water.

Yue Xi nodded slightly at Yan Luo, who immediately understood and carefully handed his carefully compiled notes to Qingli.

Qingli slowly stretched out her jade hand and gently took the notebook. She opened it and carefully studied the densely packed words and patterns on it. The corners of her mouth couldn't help but slightly raised, and she said softly: "You are not the only one who is so persistent."

Before she finished speaking, her eyes, as clear as autumn water, naturally fell on Yan Luo, revealing a hint of appreciation in her eyes.

Yan Luo was attracted by Qingli's gaze and was absent-minded for a moment. When she came to her senses, she lowered her head and did not dare to look at Qingli.

Then, Qingli's gaze floated to where Chu Heng was like a light butterfly.

Seeing this, Yan Luo also raised his head and followed Qingli's line of sight. He saw Chu Heng sitting at the table, his expression focused, the brush in his hand dancing on the paper like a dragon, each stroke containing endless power.