After transmigrating into the body of the Jade Rat Spirit, I became Nezha's adopted sister.

"What's so interesting!" Bai Yeying was embarrassed and annoyed, and raised her hand to hit him.

He grasped her wrist, pulled her into his arms, and lowered his head to kiss her forehead: "I'll be gentler next time."

That's as good as saying nothing at all.

Bai Yeying wanted to say something, but he put his arm around her waist and led her out: "Let's go, breakfast will get cold if we dawdle any longer."

The two left the sleeping quarters, passed through the corridor, and arrived at the main hall.

The celestial servants had already prepared breakfast.

Bai Yeying sat down and first served herself a bowl of porridge.

Nezha sat down opposite her, but instead of eating, he first picked up a pastry for her: "Try this, it's freshly made."

Bai Yeying took a bite; the pastry melted in her mouth, sweet but not cloying, with a faint osmanthus fragrance: "Delicious."

"Mm," he responded, then ladled her another bowl of soup. "Eat slowly, no one's going to take it from you."

Bai Yeying felt a warm glow in her heart as she watched his natural movements.

After the two had breakfast, Bai Yeying suddenly remembered something: "By the way, are we going to the Lingxiao Palace for a meeting today?"

"Um."

"Then shall I go with you?"

"No need. You should rest at home."

Bai Yeying knew he was worried about her, so she didn't insist.

Nezha changed into his court robes, stood at the palace gate, and looked back at her: "I'll come back at noon to have lunch with you."

Bai Yeying walked over, stood on tiptoe to straighten his collar, and then kissed him on the lips: "Go and come back soon."

He held her hand, rubbing his thumb on the back of her hand for a moment before letting go and turning away.

Bai Yeying stood at the palace gate, watching that tall figure disappear into the end of the sea of ​​clouds before turning back.

..............

After Nezha left, Bai Yeying didn't stay idle either.

She first went to the Chengming Hall to deal with the backlog of official documents, and then went to the back garden to check on the growth of the newly transplanted spiritual herbs. She squatted down by the flower bushes and gently touched the petals.

"Little Sister Bai?" A gentle voice came from behind.

Bai Yeying turned around and saw Yang Chan walking gracefully towards her. Today, she was wearing a lotus-colored dress, which made her look even more gentle and beautiful.

"Sister Yang Chan?" Bai Yeying stood up in surprise. "What brings you here?"

"Just came to see you." Yang Chan walked to her side, her gaze sweeping over her face before she suddenly smiled. "Looks like you rested well yesterday?"

Bai Yeying was stunned for a moment, then realized what she meant, her face slightly flushed: "What are you saying, sister?"

"Don't you know what I'm saying?" Yang Chan winked mischievously. "You look so well; it's obvious someone is taking good care of you."

Bai Yeying blushed at her teasing and pulled her hand to walk inside, saying, "Sister, please stop making fun of me and come in to sit down."

The two entered the Chengming Palace, where a fairy servant served them tea and snacks.

Yang Chan picked up her teacup, took a sip, and suddenly said, "By the way, I've come here today on important business."

"What important matter is it?"

"My second brother's birthday is on the eighth day of next month," Yang Chan said, putting down her teacup. "He wants to hold a small banquet, inviting only a few close friends. He asked me to ask if you and the Third Prince are free?"

"Is it Erlang Shen's birthday?" Bai Yeying thought for a moment. "He should be free. I'll ask Nezha later, and I'll definitely go."

"That's wonderful!" Yang Chan said with a smile. "Second Brother will be so happy to know."

After chatting for a while longer, Yang Chan took her leave.

After seeing Yang Chan off, Bai Yeying stood at the palace gate, gazing at the sea of ​​clouds in a daze.

Familiar footsteps sounded behind her, and then a pair of hands wrapped around her waist from behind, pulling her into an embrace.

"What are you thinking about?" Nezha's voice rang in my ears, his tone lazy.

Bai Yeying leaned against him and whispered, "I was thinking, it's so wonderful to have met you."

He chuckled softly, resting his chin on the top of her head: "Nonsense."

..................

In the afternoon, the two sat in the pavilion in the back garden.

Several plates of snacks and a pot of tea were laid out on the stone table. Bai Yeying rested her chin on her hand, gazing blankly at the koi in the pond outside the pavilion.

The koi carp, with their vibrant colors of red and white, swam leisurely in the clear water, occasionally leaping out of the water and splashing up tiny droplets.

Nezha sat opposite her, holding a scroll in his hand, occasionally turning a page. He was very focused when he read, his brows slightly furrowed, his thin lips pursed, and his whole demeanor exuded a sense of aloofness that kept strangers at bay.

Bai Yeying looked at the koi for a while, then looked at him for a while.

Today he was dressed in a moon-white casual robe, with flowing cloud patterns embroidered in silver thread, which made him look elegant and otherworldly, but the arrogant air between his brows added a touch of sharpness.

As she looked at it, she suddenly remembered something, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.

"What are you laughing at?" He didn't even look up, but it was as if he had a third eye.

"I'm laughing at how good-looking you are."

He paused in turning the pages, glanced at her, then lowered his eyes again: "Boring."

"I'm serious," Bai Yeying said earnestly, resting her chin on her hand. "Of all the gods in Heaven, you're definitely in the top three in terms of looks."

"Top three?" He raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Mm." Bai Yeying nodded, counting on her fingers, "First is me, second is Sister Chang'e, and third is you."

Nezha was silent for a moment, then closed the book, got up and walked to her.

Bai Yeying looked up at him and blinked: "What?"

He leaned down, placing his hands on the back of the chair beside her, trapping her between himself and the chair. This position forced her to tilt her head back, meeting his phoenix eyes so close to hers.

"You're number one?" His voice was lower and more dangerous.

Bai Yeying's heart skipped a beat, but she forced herself to remain calm: "Yes, is there a problem?"

He stared at her for three seconds, then smiled at her. The smile came suddenly, but it was excessively handsome.

With her eyebrows curved and lips upturned, she was like spring water after the snow melted, so gentle that it was hard to look away.

"No problem," he said, his voice tinged with amusement. "Whatever you say is right."

Bai Yeying was stunned for a moment, unable to look away.

Why is this person's smile so beautiful?

She was lost in thought when he straightened up, sat back down opposite her, picked up the book and continued reading, as if nothing had happened.

Bai Yeying touched her burning face and muttered softly, "That's a foul."

"Hmm?" He looked up again.

"It's nothing." She quickly picked up her teacup, pretending to drink tea to cover her flushed face.

Outside the pavilion, koi carp leap out of the water, splashing water that sparkles in the sunlight.

...................

As evening fell, the setting sun dyed the entire sea of ​​clouds a magnificent orange-red.

The colors were so intense, like an ink painting, spreading out layer by layer, stretching from the sky all the way to our feet.

Standing on the viewing platform of Yunlou Palace, Bai Yeying looked at the magnificent scene and couldn't help but exclaim, "So beautiful!"

Nezha appeared behind her without her noticing and gently draped a cloak over her shoulders: "It's windy, don't catch a cold."

The cloak still carried the warmth of his body, and a faint lotus fragrance lingered in the air.

Bai Yeying adjusted her cloak and turned to look at him. The setting sun cast a halo around him, making him look as if he had stepped out of a painting.

Aren't you going to watch it?

"What are you looking at?"

"Let's watch the sunset."

He glanced in the direction of her gaze and said casually, "Not bad."

Bai Yeying chuckled. This person is always like this; even if she thinks it's beautiful, she'll insist on saying it's alright.