Last was the man with feminine features. His skin was fair and flawless, like porcelain. His large eyes and long lashes gave him a delicate, fragile look. His nose was small and finely shaped, and his lips were rosy and soft. His long, silky hair was often tied into a high ponytail. He had a slender, well-proportioned figure, and his white shirt and dark jeans made him look all the more fresh and natural.
The three of them drew everyone's attention as they walked together. Not only were they strikingly good-looking, but each had a distinctive presence and style.
They approached the group, and the man smiled gently at everyone. "Hello, everyone. We're from Chang'an City. My name is Ji Boda. This is my fiancée, Liu Ruyan, and this is Ito Makoto. We've just come out of the mountains. It's getting late. Could we spend the night here with you and have somewhere to settle down?"
"Ruyan, Boda, it's all because of my poor health that I've dragged you down. I can't even manage a mountain hike. We spent an entire day and still couldn't get out of Mount Li," Ito Makoto said, sounding rather listless again.
Liu Ruyan supported Ito Makoto with concern and said softly, "All right, Makoto, don't say any more. It was my fault for bringing you along."
Ito Makoto nodded with a pained expression, his entire bearing seeming weak. Still, he rallied his spirits and addressed everyone. "Sorry you had to see me like this."
Ji Boda frowned slightly. He and Liu Ruyan had finally found a rare chance to go sightseeing in the mountains before their engagement banquet. Once they returned, they would not be allowed to see each other again until the banquet.
Yet Ito Makoto had insisted on coming along. Every so