77: Love is destined on the road

"Let go, it's already dawn..."

Chen Yufei lowered her voice, speaking with a hint of feigned annoyance, but her tone lacked its former distance and wariness, carrying instead a touch of a young maiden's bashfulness.

Situ Jun smiled slightly and lowered his head to plant a gentle kiss on her forehead, as light as the brush of a feather.

"I won't let go. It wasn't easy to finally hold my lady in my arms; how could I bear to release you?"

As he spoke, he buried his face in the crook of her neck, greedily inhaling her unique fragrance, which seemed to possess a magical power that left him intoxicated.

Chen Yufei's heart began to race uncontrollably again, and she gave Situ Jun a gentle nudge.

"Stop it, Tang Tang is about to wake up."

As if in response to her words, Tang Tang rolled over beside them and opened her eyes dazedly. Seeing the two in such an intimate posture, she rubbed her eyes and watched them curiously before giggling.

"Big Brother and Mommy are still hugging! For shame!"

Chen Yufei was filled with embarrassment. She quickly sat up to straighten her clothes, the tips of her ears turning bright red.

"Tang Tang, don't talk nonsense."

Yet, the smile in her eyes could not be hidden; it was the look of true happiness.

Situ Jun looked up and gave Tang Tang a gentle smile, reaching out to lightly pinch her small cheek with a tender and doting motion.

"Tang Tang is awake. Did you have any sweet dreams?"

Tang Tang nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling.

"I dreamed of picking fruit to eat with Big Brother and Mommy. It was so sweet!"

Watching the warm interaction between the two, a warm current surged in Chen Yufei's heart, and her originally flustered mind gradually settled.

She reached out to pull Tang Tang into her arms and said softly,

"Get up quickly, it's time for us to set out."

After packing everything up, the group resumed their journey.

The carriage moved slowly along the winding mountain road. Inside, Situ Jun and Chen Yufei sat very close together, his hand tightly clutching hers, unwilling to let go for even a moment.

Though Chen Yufei was somewhat shy, she did not pull away, allowing him to hold her hand as their fingers intertwined, as if expressing a silent affection.

Along the way, the two would occasionally exchange sweet words.

Each time, Chen Yufei's face would flush with shame as she scolded him lightly, but the smile on her face never vanished, as bright and moving as the warm spring sun.

Particularly after Situ Jun distributed some low-grade Medicinal Pills and worldly money he didn't need to the Guards, his treatment became incredibly good; his words carried even more weight than Chen Yufei's.

And so, throughout the day, every piece of scenery they encountered along the way became a witness to their feelings.

When they passed a sea of flowers in the afternoon, Situ Jun insisted on getting out of the carriage to pick a large bouquet of brilliant flowers for Chen Yufei, their petals fresh and their fragrance rich.

He personally tucked one into her hair, his gaze focused and affectionate.

"When my lady wears this flower, she is the most beautiful Fairy in this world."

Chen Yufei was coaxed into bursts of tender laughter, her eyes full of happiness.

"You certainly know how to make me happy."

But her heart was as sweet as if she had eaten honey, the sweetness spreading from the depths of her soul to fill her entire being... When they rested at night, the two sat by the campfire, watching the sky full of stars; the galaxy was brilliant, dreamlike and ethereal.

Situ Jun pulled Chen Yufei into his arms, softly recounting parts of his past and his hopes for the future.

"Yufei, Tang Tang has fallen asleep. Let's go for a walk nearby."

Situ Jun gazed at Chen Yufei's lovely face and spoke with a mischievous grin.

Chen Yufei's face felt hot. She stole a glance at the distant Guards and whispered,

"We'll come back in a moment."

After saying this, she stood up and walked along the path they had come by, her steps light yet tinged with a bit of nervousness.

Situ Jun smiled slightly and also stood up to follow behind her.

The moonlight was like water, spilling onto the path and draping the two in a hazy veil of light.

Situ Jun held Chen Yufei's hand as they strolled along the path, their shadows intertwining in the moonlight as if merging into one.

Suddenly, he stopped and looked seriously into Chen Yufei's eyes, his own filled with deep affection.

"Yufei, meeting you is the luckiest thing that has ever happened to me."

Situ Jun's voice was low and sincere.

"I may be a bit of a philanderer, but my feelings for you are genuine. I hope you will be my wife."

Hearing this, Chen Yufei's eyes grew slightly moist. She had thought that after her misfortune, she would spend the rest of her life in fear and loneliness, never expecting to meet Situ Jun and hear such beautiful words of love.

"Immortal Master, I also..."

She choked up, not knowing how to express her feelings; a thousand words transformed into the tears in her eyes.

Situ Jun gently pressed his finger against her lips and shook his head.

"No need to say anything, I understand it all."

As he spoke, he took an exquisite jade bracelet from his robe. The bracelet was crystal clear, glowing softly under the moonlight.

"This is a defensive Spiritual Artifact. It will surely look beautiful on you."

Without waiting for Chen Yufei to refuse, Situ Jun gently took her hand and slipped the jade bracelet onto her wrist.

The jade bracelet pressed against her skin, icy cold, yet it made Chen Yufei's heart turn burning hot.

"Once I can provide a stable life for you both, I will propose to your family and marry you into my home with great fanfare. For the rest of our lives, I will surely protect you and Tang Tang, ensuring you never suffer even the slightest grievance again."

Situ Jun looked at Chen Yufei with a steady gaze, his tone filled with unquestionable determination.

Chen Yufei's heart trembled, and she looked up to meet his eyes.

"Immortal Master, are you... are you serious? I am now nothing more than a woman from a fallen family, and I have Tang Tang with me, you..."

"In my eyes, you are the most precious treasure in this world, regardless of anything else. What I like is you as a person—your kind and gentle heart, and your strong and courageous spirit. Tang Tang is so adorable; I will certainly treat her as my own."

Chen Yufei could no longer control the emotions in her heart. She threw herself into Situ Jun's arms and nodded vigorously.

"Yes, I am willing to be the Immortal Master's wife."

Upon hearing this, Situ Jun was overjoyed. He picked Chen Yufei up and spun her around on the spot.

Chen Yufei was startled, her face turning crimson as she let out a soft cry, her small hands tightly clutching Situ Jun's neck.

Seeing the lovely and bashful Chen Yufei, an evil fire surged in Situ Jun's heart. He used a teleportation technique to bring her to a shaded area and pressed her against a tree trunk.

Before Chen Yufei could cry out in surprise, her lips were sealed in the next second. That kiss was passionate and deep, carrying a thick sense of love and longing... After a long time, the two finally separated.

Chen Yufei's face was flushed, her beautiful eyes shimmering with moisture as she gazed at Situ Jun with deep affection.

"We should go back quickly. If we're gone too long, the Guards will worry and come looking for us."

After speaking, she shyly turned her head to the side, looking like a startled fawn, evoking pity and love.

Situ Jun smiled slightly and reached out dotingly to help straighten her hair.

"Alright."

The moonlight was like gossamer draped over them. Situ Jun and Chen Yufei smiled at each other, their eyes filled with tenderness and sweetness, an affection like a gurgling stream flowing through each other's hearts.

The two held hands and walked slowly back toward the camp under the moonlight.

By the time they returned to the camp, the campfire had burned down to just a few sparks.

The Guards tacitly averted their gazes, turning their backs to organize the luggage and leaving a private space for the two.

When the two entered the carriage, Tang Tang was curled up inside, sleeping soundly with a faint smile on her lips, as if she were having a sweet dream.

Chen Yufei lightly tucked the blanket around Tang Tang, gazing tenderly at her daughter's sleeping face, her heart full of happiness and expectations for their future life.

Situ Jun sat behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist and resting his chin gently on her shoulder, whispering,

"I really want to stay by your side like this forever."

Chen Yufei turned around and leaned into Situ Jun's embrace, saying softly,

"From now on, we are a family."

Situ Jun lowered his head and pressed a deep kiss onto her forehead.

"Yes, a family forever."

At that moment, Tang Tang's dazed voice rang out:

"Big Brother, Mommy, is it dawn?"

The little girl rubbed her eyes and sat up. Seeing the two in an intimate pose, she suddenly clapped and laughed.

"Big Brother and Mommy have turned into sticky candy!"

Situ Jun burst into laughter and reached out to pinch Tang Tang's little face.

"Then Tang Tang must help Big Brother keep an eye on Mommy so she doesn't run away."

Tang Tang nodded vigorously and said seriously,

"I'll protect Mommy! And Big Brother has to buy me Tanghulu!"

The innocent words of the child added a cheerful color to this heartwarming scene.