The Zhou Household's daughter

"Recently, more and more people have been going to White Stone County, all heading there for that master. I wonder if we'll be able to get any guidance from him this time?"

At the next table, a few men and women dressed in flying fish costumes spoke in hushed tones.

"Who knows? We found out about this late. Everyone else kept it a secret for a long time, and we only found out by accident. But since we found out, we've already seen several groups of people heading towards White Stone Town along the way."

Upon hearing this, another Great Han also spoke up.

Hearing her companions' somewhat disheartened words, the woman beside them immediately offered words of comfort.

"There's no need to worry like that. Isn't it said that even after going to White Stone County, you can't just meet that master whenever you want? Many people who have gone to White Stone County haven't even met him."

"Although we arrived a little late, our opportunities should be equal. It's not like that master has already left."

Upon hearing this, the people accompanying him immediately nodded in agreement.

After thinking about it, I agree.

No matter how many people go, we shouldn't take away their opportunities.

"But how do we find that master? Everyone says he's in the mountains, but exactly where in the mountains?"

The Great Han, dressed in a flying fish robe, appeared even more robust and imposing due to his already large frame.

"I don't know. We should be able to find our way into the mountains. It seems that many people have entered the mountains in a daze, encountered that master, and then come out not knowing where they are."

When this matter was mentioned, someone immediately looked worried.

"I heard that someone walked into a fog, and then, as they walked, they encountered that master."

As soon as he finished speaking, Fang Zelin, who was sitting at the next table, was taken aback.

Is this what they call "going with the flow"?

What if I go and still don't see them?

Fang Zelin couldn't help but feel uneasy at this moment.

The diners nearby were still discussing the matter. Fang Zelin listened for a while but didn't hear any specific way to meet this expert, so he had no choice but to give up.

It seems I'll have to go back into the mountains and search carefully myself.

While I was pondering, the waiter brought the food over.

Fang Zelin ordered Qingjing Rice, and the rice that was served was indeed glistening with a hint of green.

When the fragrance dissipates, you can smell a delicate aroma, which is likely the scent of some kind of plant.

Fang Zelin took a small bite, and the taste was indeed somewhat surprising; it was a flavor he had never tasted before.

After eating and drinking his fill, Fang Zelin estimated his journey and realized it would take him several dozen days to reach White Stone County.

If that's the case, then there's no need to rush.

It's nice to take it easy and leisurely along the way.

The capital city.

After a leisurely journey, sightseeing and enjoying the scenery, Ran Ziming finally returned to the capital.

At this moment, he was carrying many scrolls on his back, all of which were landscapes and rivers he had painted over the past few months.

Of course, there is also a portrait he painted of a remarkable person.

He kept this painting close to his body.

"So you finally decided to come back!"

Ran Ziming had just returned to the mansion when, after the gatekeeper reported to her, an old woman leaning on a cane stormed out angrily.

Upon seeing Ran Ziming, he angrily rebuked her.

"It's fine if you don't care about an official career, and your family won't make things difficult for you, but what's wrong with letting you marry the Zhou Household's daughter?"

"Do you know how much the Zhou Household's daughter is sought after? Zhou Household's well-educated, her embroidery skills are renowned throughout the capital, and she's incredibly beautiful. All you do is paint."

"If word gets out, how could the Zhou Household possibly agree to this marriage?"

Grandmother Ran looked at her grandson with a face full of disappointment and frustration.

I proposed marriage to them, but they secretly went traveling and having fun!

"Grandma, I agree to this marriage."

Upon hearing this, Ran Ziming immediately spoke up.

Grandmother Ran was about to offer some further advice when she heard this and was immediately stunned. "What did you say?"

I agree.

Ran Ziming replied earnestly upon hearing this.

He agreed to the marriage mainly because he knew he couldn't escape it.

I used to go sightseeing, but I felt that I probably wouldn't have that opportunity again.

Another reason was the strange person I met on the ship.

The other party told him to pass the painting down, and he would come to collect it later.

He didn't know if this extraordinary person could really live that long, but he thought about how the other person walked on water as if it were flat ground at that time.

However, the other person's demeanor also stirred a sense of anticipation within him.

What if the other person really could live that long?

When that time comes, his descendants will probably be stunned to see the other party come and take away the portrait himself!

Thinking of this, Ran Ziming couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation.

It seems he will never see that scene.

But he was genuinely curious about what it would be like for his descendants to see that scene in the future.

"Okay, okay, okay! I'm glad you agreed!"

Upon hearing this, Grandmother Ran was overjoyed. It was wonderful that her grandson had agreed to the marriage!

She should be able to hold her great-grandchild soon!

"Go and inform the lady immediately!"

At that moment, the other servants nearby also quickly responded and went to inform Madam Ran.

When the news spread, the entire Ran residence was filled with joy, and servants were frequently rewarded.

At this moment, Ran Ziming carefully preserved her painting and then put it away.

He would carefully preserve this painting, and later pass it on to his son, so that it could be passed down through generations.

In Yingzhou, there doesn't seem to be much rainfall.

Fang Zelin walked towards White Stone Town, occasionally seeing some dried-up fields along the way.

The soil in the fields was cracked.

If this place doesn't get enough rain, why don't the local experts help by conjuring up clouds and rain?

Fang Zelin felt a little strange. Could it be that the other party hadn't received a divine blessing?

With this strange thought in mind, Fang Zelin spent several dozen days before finally arriving at the White Stone Town.

As soon as Fang Zelin stepped into White Stone Town, he immediately felt the vibrancy of the place.

A huge number of people have gathered here.

Upon hearing the surrounding noise, Fang Zelin instantly realized that most of the people here were actually from Blazing Summer!

They must have all heard that there are experts here, so they've all come here seeking their guidance.

According to what he knew before, quite a few people had received guidance here and thus gained considerable benefits.

As a result, those who heard the news inevitably flocked here.