Feng Jun had never wanted to accept that watch, but if he refused it, Elder Peng would inevitably overthink things.
So he could only accept it reluctantly, while saying that Elder Peng was being far too formal and that there should be no next time.
That evening, Tang Wenji hosted a banquet for everyone. She was returning to Azure Mountain.
The commotion Azure Mountain had caused some time ago had mostly died down. In this age of information overload, hot topics shifted far too quickly.
As Azure Mountain's second-in-command, the Little Celestial Master could occasionally spend some time away without issue. But if she kept drifting around outside without returning, it would damage Azure Mountain's reputation.
She ended up drinking too much at the banquet. Everything she said carried the same meaning: if Mountain Lord Feng would give her a proper status, she would not have to return. But unfortunately... he would not give her that status.
Her drunken confession made everyone present somewhat awkward. Zhang Caixin's face, in particular, was cold enough to scrape frost from.
In the end, Feng Jun spoke up. He said he would take her back tomorrow, and that he could also make a trip to Chaori County to see his parents.
Early the next morning, Feng Jun drove away with the Little Celestial Master.
When they arrived at Azure Mountain, it was still early, but Tang Wenji would not let Feng Jun leave. She said they should spend the night at the foot of Azure Mountain.
Her meaning was obvious. At Luohua Manor, Feng Jun had two publicly acknowledged lovers: Red Sister and Good Scenery. Tang Wenji rarely even had a chance to be alone with him at the manor.
Now that they had come to Azure Mountain, she had finally caught her chance