When Shui Muhua saw Jiang Ping'an, she was overjoyed, light blooming in her peach-blossom eyes.
She had searched for a month without finding him, never expecting to run into him by chance at the sect gates. Truly, she had searched for him a thousand times in the crowd, only to turn her head and find him standing where the lantern lights grew dim.
Shui Muhua swiftly flew over and blocked Jiang Ping'an's path, forcing him to hastily rein in his horse.
"Junior brother Jiang, where are you going? Your senior sister has had such a hard time finding you," Shui Muhua said, her seductive tone carrying a trace of teasing.
She stared at Jiang Ping'an's face, finding him more and more handsome. No wonder Dongfang Jintang had lost control of her emotions over him.
Jiang Ping'an smiled. "Greetings, Martial Aunt Shui. I accepted a mission and need to make a trip outside."
"You actually call me Martial Aunt?" Shui Muhua asked, pretending to be angry.
Just then, two male Outer Sect Disciples in their thirties rode up beside Shui Muhua. They glared at Jiang Ping'an unfriendly and asked, "Junior Sister Shui, where did this menial disciple come from?"
Jiang Ping'an could tell that these two male Outer Sect Disciples were Shui Muhua's suitors. Taking the opportunity, he said, "Three Martial Uncles, I have matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving first."
With that, he tried to ride around Shui Muhua and leave.
Shui Muhua was not distracted by the two male Outer Sect Disciples. She immediately moved sideways and continued blocking Jiang Ping'an's way. "You're not allowed to leave!"
Then she turned to the two male Outer Sect Disciples and said displeasedly, "You're scaring him. This is none of your business, so hurry up and get lost!"
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