We said we would experience life, fairy, how did you become real?.

Chapter 69 Now, do we two count as growing old together?
Winter is gradually approaching.

Xiaoqing also knew that her older sister had decided to go to Jiang to try and get the Dragon Thunder Liquid for Brother Xiao.

Xiaoqing naturally supported her sister's decision.

Moreover, Xiaoqing must also be reluctant to see Brother Xiao leave like this.

Over time, Xiaoqing had come to regard Xiao Mo as family.

However, crossing the river is not an easy task.

If one is not careful, the consequences could very well be physical and spiritual decay, and the dissipation of one's soul.

Therefore, during this period, Bai Ruxue has been focusing on her cultivation, making various preparations for traveling to the river.

Xiao Mo would also give lessons to Bai Ruxue and Xiao Qing, explaining the dangers of this journey and the things they might encounter along the way.

This also includes how to deal with things like the "Dragon-Slaying Sword" and the "Dragon-Binding Lock".

It wasn't that Xiao Mo didn't want to remove things like the "Dragon-Slaying Sword".

It's not that Xiao Mo can't do it.

The "Dragon-Slaying Sword" and "Dragon-Binding Lock" were both established by the Qi State's Observatory of Astronomy, and ordinary people cannot remove them.

The Bureau of Astronomy was an independent bureaucratic institution of the State of Qi.

Although Xiao Mo was the prime minister, he had no way to command the Observatory.

Furthermore, if you want the Celestial Surveillance Bureau to remove the Dragon-Slaying Sword and the Dragon-Binding Lock, you must have a reason.

But what reason can we give?

You can't exactly say, "My fiancée is a snake, she wants to leave Jiang Hualong, please help me."

Although Xiao Mo held a very high position in the court, he also had many enemies in the imperial court.

If that's the case, Xiao Mo will probably be impeached by the officials the very next day.

However, Xiao Mo did not come up with any preparations at all.

In Xiao Mo's view, the preparations he had made over the past forty years should have been sufficient.

As time goes by.

Xiao Mo's health is deteriorating.

As soon as winter began, Xiao Mo started coughing.

Seeing Xiao Mo's pale face, Bai Ruxue became increasingly anxious, wishing she could undergo her tribulation the very next day.

However, the day for the tribulation needs to be chosen carefully; it cannot be just any day.

This requires calculation based on the birth date and time (Bazi).

Fortunately, not long ago, Xiao Mo had asked Elder Fuchen to calculate an auspicious day.

For Bai Ruxue, the best day to walk along the river is March 3rd of next year.

The route that Xiao Mo chose happened to be one where the ice and snow would begin to melt in early February, and by early March, it would be springtime, a time of renewal for all things.

As time passed day by day, soon after the New Year, it was the end of January.

Xiaoqing went to the mountain to hibernate, but Bai Ruxue no longer needs to hibernate.

Only Xiao Mo and she remained in the courtyard.

At this point, there was only one month left before Bai Ruxue left for the river.

January 28th.

That night, a heavy snow fell in Shiqiao Village.

This should be the last snowfall of winter.

Xiao Mo could also sense that this might be the last snowfall of his life.

Xiao Mo woke up early the next morning.

As usual, Bai Ruxue boiled water for Xiao Mo to wash up.

After breakfast, Bai Ruxue was about to clean the courtyard, but Xiao Mo stopped her, saying, "Let's clean it when we get back. Let's go for a walk outside first."

"Now?" Bai Ruxue looked at the heavy snow and asked worriedly, "But Xiao Mo, the snow is very heavy."

"It's alright." Xiao Mo shook his head. "I'm just getting old, but I'm still very healthy."

Bai Ruxue: "."

"I'm really fine, and you probably don't feel comfortable letting me go out alone, right?" Xiao Mo said with a smile.

"All right."

Bai Ruxue reluctantly agreed.

In fact, Bai Ruxue was still very worried about Xiao Mo's health, but seeing that Xiao Mo insisted on going out, Bai Ruxue could only accompany him.

However, if I notice that his expression is not right, I will immediately pull him back. Why wouldn't I listen to him!
"Let's go then."

"Wait, I'll go get an umbrella." "No need for an umbrella."

"Xiao Mo, the snow is too heavy!"

"fine."

Xiao Mo pulled Bai Ruxue and walked out of the courtyard.

After a stick of incense had burned, Xiao Mo led Bai Ruxue to a lakeside.

This lake is called Xueqing Lake.

Originally, this lake had no name, but on the day Xiao Mo passed the imperial examination with top honors, Magistrate Sun wanted to expand the lake to commemorate the occasion.

Magistrate Sun then asked Xiao Mo what name he should choose.

Xiao Mo used this name.

Afterwards, Magistrate Sun diverted several streams of water from Xueqing Lake, built a dam, erected a pavilion, and planted willow trees.

Unbeknownst to many, over the years, the people of Qingshan City have chosen this place for their outings.

The two walked along the edge of Xueqing Lake, and snowflakes, as white as willow catkins, drifted down from the sky and landed on their shoulders.

As they walked, Bai Ruxue would occasionally pat the snow off Xiao Mo's shoulder and glance at his profile from time to time.

a circle.

Two laps.

Xiao Mo led Bai Ruxue around Xueqing Lake in circles.

The two left footprints in the snow.

With each step, the snow crunched and squeaked.

"Xiao Mo, are you cold?" Bai Ruxue asked worriedly.

Xiao Mo shook his head: "It's not cold."

"Then tell me if you're cold, and we'll go back immediately."

"it is good."

When she reached the third lap, Bai Ruxue raised her head again.

"Xiao Mo, are you tired?"

"I am not tired."

As the two walked the fourth lap, the snow fell heavier and heavier, and Bai Ruxue wanted to pull Xiao Mo back.

"Xiao Mo, let's go back. The snow is so heavy, you'll catch a cold."

"It's alright. More than 20 years ago, I encountered even heavier snowfalls."

On the fifth lap, Bai Ruxue looked at Xiao Mo, her anxiety growing: "Xiao Mo, shall we go back?"

Xiao Mo smiled and said calmly, "Let's walk this last loop, and then we'll go back."

"All right."

Bai Ruxue lowered her head.

This is really the last lap.

Even if he doesn't go back after we finish this round, I will still take him away!
Xiao Mo walked forward step by step, with Bai Ruxue following beside him.

Bai Ruxue had no idea why Xiao Mo was walking around in circles here.

She was only worried about Xiao Mo's health, whether he was tired, and whether he would catch a cold.

“Ru Xue, I’ve remembered something,” Xiao Mo said.

"What's wrong?" Bai Ruxue blinked.

"You once asked me a question," Xiao Mo said with a smile. "You asked me if we could grow old together."

Bai Ruxue lowered her head, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment: "I did ask, and you still agreed."

"Yes, I promised you."

Xiao Mo raised his head and looked at the snow falling all around him.

Snowflakes fell on their hair, staining it silvery-white.

When he reached the finish line, Xiao Mo finally stopped.

He turned around and looked into the woman's peach-blossom eyes:

"Ru Xue, you say it."

Now, do we consider ourselves to have grown old together?

(End of this chapter)