"Come, let us drink this cup together!"
"As we part, separated by thousands upon thousands of miles, may Sister Xiu Xiu have fair winds and safe travels!"
Under the moonlight, within the small courtyard.
The five of them sat around together, eating dishes and drinking wine amid lively chatter.
Anyone unaware of the situation might have thought some joyous occasion was being celebrated.
But in truth, this was a farewell banquet specially held for Fu Xiu Xiu.
Though not very old, this woman was amicable in her dealings with others, gentle yet unyielding, and had left a wonderful impression on everyone.
Thus, her departure truly made the people in the courtyard reluctant to see her go.
Fu Xiu Xiu set down her wine cup. Her gaze swept across the crowd before lingering particularly long on Gu Cai Yi.
"I'm leaving. There are some things at home that I can't take with me, so I left most of them to Feng Xia."
"However, I also prepared a few gifts for Xiao Ling and the others."
"This is an Odor Removal Talisman. Xiao Ling, you've spent so long at Hundred Herbs Hall that, over time, all sorts of herbal scents must have clung to you. I know you don't like those messy, mixed smells. With this talisman, if you activate it regularly, it can remove any strange odors."
Xiao Ling stared at the pristine white talisman, overwhelmed by the unexpected favor.
"Sister Xiu Xiu, you're the one traveling far away. Shouldn't we be giving you gifts? How could I possibly accept this?"
Fu Xiu Xiu gently shook her head, then took two pots of spirit plants from her Storage Bag.
"Moonlight Grass. Little Luo, I know you've always liked it. It would be inconvenient for me to take it with me now,