Di Renjie

"We meet again, my lady!"

Upon seeing Verdant Green Maiden, Di Renjie smiled and respectfully clasped his hands, bowing to her in salute.

Verdant Green Maiden leaned back slightly and stared at him for quite a while.

"You..."

"Were you following me?"

Hearing that, Di Renjie laughed and shook his head. "How could I possibly have that ability? If I could follow you, my lady, why would I still be here? I'd have long since... gone to Chang'an City, earned my jinshi degree, and brought glory to my family!"

After hearing those words, Verdant Green Maiden understood that this guy seemed to know her identity.

However...

Since he did not say it aloud, she would pretend not to know.

"What a coincidence, then!"

Smiling, Verdant Green Maiden gave her teacup a little shake toward Di Renjie, though she did not offer him tea.

In this world, no one could bear to receive a cup of tea from her.

Di Renjie turned to look at He Qiong, who was seated opposite Verdant Green Maiden. He wanted to move closer, but He Qiong narrowed her eyes and fixed him with a stare.

Seeing how guarded He Qiong was against him, Di Renjie smiled and shifted to the side.

"Um..."

He had barely opened his mouth when Verdant Green Maiden cut him off.

"Shut up. I'm drinking tea."

"..."

Di Renjie blinked.

Then he nodded.

Lad stood properly at the side. After Verdant Green Maiden finished her cup of tea, he was about to speak again, but she stretched lazily.

She rose directly to her feet and said to He Qiong, "Let's go!"

"Yes."

He Qiong nodded.

"Huh?"

Di Renjie turned toward Verdant Green Maiden. Seeing that she was leaving just like that, he hurried forward and blocked her path.

"My lady, why