I relied on a system to prolong my life in ancient times.

Chapter 408 Encountering an Acquaintance Again

Xiao Siyue understood. Was this a little game between couples? That's how it was portrayed on TV before.

"Brother Lu, let's go set them off too." After Xiao Siyue finished speaking, she was thinking of looking for a place nearby to sell lanterns when she saw a person suddenly appear next to Lu Zhijin, holding two lanterns in his hand.

So you were prepared all along. Since you already had it, then you don't need to bother.

Xiao Siyue took one of the lamps, then picked up a pen, and said to Lu Zhijin, "Brother Lu, you can't look, okay?"

Lu Zhijin chuckled: "Fine, I won't look."

Xiao Siyue finished writing what she wanted to write, and then saw that Lu Zhijin had also finished writing. She looked at the lamp in his hand with some curiosity.

"Brother Lu, what are you writing?"

"Hmm, Yue, would you like to take a look?"

Xiao Siyue thought for a moment and still refused: "Forget it, I won't look at it. It won't work if I do."

"Let's release the lanterns." The two found a secluded spot where no one was around, placed the lanterns on the water, gave them a gentle push, and watched them drift away with the current.

Xiao Siyue turned to look at Lu Zhijin. She realized today that Lu Zhijin often stood behind her, in a protective posture.

Thinking of the person from earlier, Xiao Siyue took his hand and smiled sweetly: "Brother Lu, tell me honestly, was this outing today your plan?"

"Hmm, Ah Yue is indeed clever. I haven't seen you for several days." Apart from their respective servants, no one else knew that the two of them were together. It was difficult to see Xiao Siyue. Knowing that there was a temple fair today, they went to find Gu Yunze. Gu Yunze was a playful person and agreed as soon as he asked.

He continued to hint that someone should bring Gu Xinglan along, so that if a woman was included, it wouldn't seem too deliberate for Xiao Siyue to come along as well.

Later, Xiao Siyu was invited, and eventually, Xiao Siyue was met as well.

“Brother Lu, can I call you Ajin from now on?” Xiao Siyue suddenly said.

"Mmm." Lu Zhijin's lips curled up. He liked this nickname very much; it was uniquely Xiao Siyue's. He nodded and hugged Xiao Siyue in his arms again. He really liked this position now, and holding Xiao Siyue made him feel very fulfilled.

Looking at Lu Zhijin's appearance, Xiao Siyue thought to herself, "So handsome!"

Seeing that no one was around, Xiao Siyue tiptoed and gently kissed Lu Zhijin on the cheek, then quickly snuggled into his arms.

What she didn't notice was that Lu Zhijin's eyes were filled with shock, followed by joy, and his smile was extremely bright, as if he had received the best thing in the world.

"Ah Yue." Lu Zhijin's call was so soft that it seemed a gust of wind could carry it away.

The two didn't exchange many words, just held each other. Occasionally, people would glance over, but they would just smile gently and not disturb them, because they weren't the only couple there, and people were used to seeing such things.

The two stayed there for a while before deciding to go back. They had been out for quite some time, even though Lu Zhijin had already sent someone to let Xiao Siyu know that he was safe.

"Ah Jin, let's go back."

"it is good."

The two held hands again and entered the grove, which was closer to the temple gate.

Two young lovers in the throes of new love always find something to talk about. Xiao Siyue was listening to Lu Zhijin tell her about some interesting things he had encountered in the past when she saw a familiar figure.

"What's wrong, Yue?"

"Ah Jin, I saw someone I know. Let's go say hello."

"Hmm?" Lu Zhijin followed Xiao Siyue's gaze and saw a kind-looking monk sitting in the woods in the distance, who was also looking in their direction.

"Master, it's been a long time. What brings you here?" She had met Master Liaoxu a few years ago at Guning Temple, which was located in Qianyuan County, quite far from here.

“Those who have left home have no fixed abode; wherever there is a temple, that is home,” Master Liaoxu replied with a smile.

“Master, it is truly fate that we meet today. May I ask for another cup of tea?” Xiao Siyue recalled the first time she met Master Xu. It was the same when he sat in the ginkgo forest, like a hermit.

"Please sit down, young benefactors." Master Liaoxu raised his hand, and Xiao Siyue and Lu Zhijin sat down. Master Liaoxu poured a cup of tea for each of them.

"What do you think, young benefactor?" Master Liaoxu asked with a smile.

"Rich and full-bodied, with a long-lasting sweet aftertaste." Xiao Siyue recalled that she didn't like drinking tea back then, and only thought it was extremely bitter. Now, she has changed a lot.

"If you like it, young benefactor, why not have another cup?"

"Thank you, Master." Xiao Siyue didn't stand on ceremony and handed over her cup.

Lu Zhijin sat next to Xiao Siyue without interrupting, quietly drinking tea, his gaze occasionally falling on Xiao Siyue.

“Young benefactor, in just a few short years, your merits have increased considerably.” Master Liaoxu suddenly said, causing Xiao Siyue’s expression to change instantly.

Because she remembered that the master had said the same thing back then, and also added that her fate was not good.

At the time, she didn't take it seriously, thinking it was all a lie.

But how did Master Liaoxu know that his merits had increased?

"Master, has my destiny changed?" Xiao Siyue couldn't help but ask.

Master Liaoxu shook his head without speaking, but Xiao Siyue already knew.

“Young benefactor, cherish the present moment. Remember to always carry the Buddhist beads I gave you back then; they might be of some help.” After saying this, Master Liaoxu glanced at Lu Zhijin, who looked puzzled, and then got up and left.

Xiao Siyue was left sitting there, lost in thought for a long time.

"Ah Yue." Lu Zhijin looked at Xiao Siyue with concern.

"Ah Jin." Xiao Siyue looked up and forced a smile.

"Ah Yue, are you alright? Do you know this master? What did he mean by that?" Lu Zhijin was always clever and guessed a little from the words just now, but he didn't know the details and was very worried.

"It's alright, Ah Jin. That master, whose Dharma name is Liao Xu, I met him a few years ago when I was still in Qian Yuan County. I didn't expect to meet him in the capital today. I'm quite surprised. Let's go back quickly; we've already wasted quite a bit of time." Xiao Siyue didn't know how to tell Lu Zhijin, so she hurriedly got up.

"Be careful." Lu Zhijin saw Xiao Siyue almost fall and quickly helped her up.

He didn't know what secret Xiao Siyue and Master Xu had, but it was definitely not good. Thinking that Xiao Siyue was unwilling to talk about it, he decided to wait a while and ask Master Xu himself.

On the way back, Xiao Siyue kept thinking about what had just happened and Master Xu's words: why should we cherish the present? Had something happened?

Lu Zhijin simply followed behind Xiao Siyue to prevent her from falling.