The southern reaches of the Chu Kingdom, at the Southern Pacifying Prince's Estate.
"Fairies, are you truly not staying a few more days?"
The young man wore an exceedingly luxurious python-patterned robe as he strolled along a corridor through the gardens.
"Hehe, the mortal world is so bland and dull. I had hoped to hear more about the affairs of immortals..."
Two people walked beside him: a servant and a woman.
The woman wore robes whiter than snow, and her fair face still bore traces of youthful innocence.
"No, thank you. We have important business on this journey down the mountain, so we cannot stay longer."
"Now that the second prince has become the Prince of Zhennan, you hold a high position and attend to countless affairs each day. We should not impose."
Xie Chan's long black hair was simply tied back, neat and crisp.
Her brows resembled distant, dark-painted mountains, her eyes brimming autumn waters, sparkling with every glance.
For a moment, You Ruixuan lost himself watching her.
"..."
"Very well. Your time is precious, immortal masters, so I will dispense with further courtesies."
You Ruixuan nodded. "Yan Hui, prepare fine steeds for our two immortal masters."
"Yes, Your Highness."
Although both women were cultivators, they had yet to reach Foundation Establishment and could not fly.
You Ruixuan understood that much.
"Oh, there is no need."
Xie Chan stopped the servant and shook her head at the Prince of Zhennan. "The elder sister traveling with me cannot endure the jolting of horses and carriages. Please do not trouble yourself."
You Ruixuan paused, then nodded.
"Very well."
The three came to a rear garden, where a young female cultivator sat quietly on the bluestone steps beside the garden, admiring the flowers and plants.
"Sister Sheng, let us go."
The young