Water Reflects Peach Blossoms

A small residence in Taoyuan.

There was a long stream flowing in the yard. Nanzhi took off her shoes and socks, sat on the stone, and put her feet in the water. The cool stream water made her squint her eyes happily.

Enjoying the sunshine, tranquility, mountains and rivers at this moment.

Ever since she was nourished by the spiritual power of the wilderness and became a spirit, she has loved staying among mountains and rivers, sitting under a peach tree, soaking her feet in the water, and feeling it with her whole body and soul.

A cloak fell on his shoulders, insulating him from the slightly cool temperature.

Nanzhi didn't need to look back, and naturally leaned on the shoulder of Zhu Yan who was sitting next to her.

Listening to the sound of running water, they closed their eyes and enjoyed the quiet and peaceful time.

"Petals have fallen on your hair." Zhu Yan spoke softly, tenderness flowing in his slowly opened eyes.

He looked at Nanzhi and took the peach blossom from her hair with his slender fingers.

Nanzhi looked at Zhu Yan and met his deep eyes. Zhu Yan paused, and the darkness in his eyes deepened.

He wanted to get closer, and at that moment a pink color floated down between them, brushing against Nanzhi's lips.

The gentle touch made Nanzhi open her eyes slightly. She was held by the waist, and Zhu Yan's broad palms gently held her cheeks. His handsome face slowly approached, making her breathe softly.

The soft lips fell between the lips and teeth, rolling around, like sweet honey that made people's mind go blank.

Their lips and teeth were tightly connected. Nanzhi's hand unconsciously clenched the collar of Zhu Yan's chest, and the hand holding her cheek slowly moved to the back of her head, pulling her head and not allowing her to retreat.

Feeling like she could hardly breathe, Nanzhi couldn't help but open her mouth to get some air, but the next second she was kissed even more forcefully. The feeling of being explored made her body go limp.

The fair and shiny toes soaked in the water curled up into a ball, and the arch of the foot arched into a tight and beautiful arc.

She couldn't help but breathe slightly, and her fingers gripped the collar of her clothes even tighter, wrinkling the precious fabric, leaving traces of her fingers all over it.

Until the attack slowed down, she retreated slightly. The air she breathed seemed so hot, and her eyes were moist. The bright light of the water blurred Zhu Yan's face in front of her.

But she could feel the unstable breath he took on her cheek.

"What a pity." Zhu Yan leaned close to Nanzhi's ear, his voice clearly filled with emotion and a hint of smile, "Taohua actually got there first."

Nanzhi was stunned for a moment, then blinked, and the mist in her eyes disappeared. She saw Zhu Yan's gentle face in front of her, and after a moment's pause, she said, "Peach Blossom's doesn't count."

"Yours is what counts."

"Then, let's go back to the room?" Zhu Yan leaned forward and whispered in Nanzhi's ear. Looking at her white jade earlobe, he couldn't help but lean forward and kiss her gently.

Nanzhi felt itchy from the kiss and kept dodging. The next second, she was suddenly picked up by a strong force and nestled in Zhu Yan's arms.

The hem of the dress created a series of splashes of water, which reflected colorful light before hitting the ground. Beads of varying sizes landed on the ground, bringing with them a series of playful laughter and whispered sweet words.

The door was closed.

It opened in the early morning of the third day.

Zhu Yan was not in Taoyuan Residence, and he left a note next to his pillow.

It was said that there was a demon beast causing trouble, so he went to Tiandu City to assist the Demon Hunting Division in solving the case.

Zhu Yan is now in charge of half of the Bai Ze Order and needs to frequently assist the Demon Hunting Division in their missions and help the Bai Ze Goddess Wen Xiao suppress the evil monsters.

However, the scenery in the wilderness is now beautiful, just like the human world. Many monsters choose to stay in the wilderness and learn from humans to build markets and exchange some precious herbs and spiritual plants.

There are not many monsters coming to the human world from the wilderness.

Nanzhi picked some peach petals and made peach blossom cakes. She then took a small hoe and dug out the green plum wine she had brewed three years ago. She sat by the stream, eating snacks and fishing.

She doesn't care whether she can catch any fish or not, she just wants to pass the time in her spare time.

The smooth stone platform was covered with cushions, and on the low table were peach blossom cakes and green plum wine. The sky was clear and the air was bright, and the sun was warm on the body.

Nanzhi ate the peach blossom cake herself and shared it with the birds that flew over. Soon, a circle of birds surrounded her.

The birds were full, and Nanzhi herself was almost full, but no fish were caught. There was only clear water in the bucket, but not even a small fish.

When Zhu Yan came back with snacks, he saw Nanzhi sitting on a mat, lazily fishing with a fishing rod.

The corners of his lips lifted unconsciously, and his whole body was instantly enveloped by tenderness. He raised his hands and formed a seal, saying one word: "Go."

Nanzhi suddenly felt the fishing rod sink. She immediately became alert and pulled it up with all her strength, struggling with the fish on the hook.

After a few breaths, she picked up the fishing rod and turned around to see Zhu Yan standing under the tree, his body covered with mottled light and shadow. She happily showed him the fish on the rod and said, "Zhao Yuanzhou, we're having fish soup tonight!"

Zhu Yan walked up to her with a smile: "I like fish soup the most."

He showed the paper bag in his hand to Nanzhi: "Yinglei made some snacks and asked me to pack some to bring back."

"I haven't had it for a few days." Nanzhi took the snack.

Before, she always liked to go to the Monster Hunting Bureau, go shopping with Wen Xiao and Pei Sijing, help organize documents, and taste the new dishes that Yinglei had developed.

But these days she has been lazy and doesn't want to move.

I don’t want to go out, I just want to bask in the sun.

"And a hairpin." Zhu Yan took out a hairpin inlaid with jade and shaped like a crabapple flower. "This is a gift I brought back today."

Nanzhi tilted her head slightly and let Zhu Yan insert the hairpin into her hair.

Nanzhi suddenly remembered: "The pears at home in Tiandu City are almost ripe. Let's go back in a few days to pick them and give some to everyone."

"Okay." Zhu Yan naturally agreed.

A few days later, Tiandu City.

After greeting the neighbors passing by on the road and pushing the door open to enter the house, Nanzhi happily ran under the tree when she saw the pear tree full of fruits. She looked up for a long time with a full sense of accomplishment.

Zhu Yan was picking fruits from a tree full of fruits.

She stood under the tree giving orders while holding a washed one.

After a while, several baskets full of pears were placed under the tree. Zhu Yan stood beside Nanzhi, feeling a sense of accomplishment.

Nanzhi passed the pear to his mouth. He took a bite and praised it, "Sweet and juicy."

When the pears were delivered to Bai Jiu, Bai Jiu was providing free medical treatment in the clinic.

Nanzhi sat on the soft couch beside and waited.

Zhu Yan visited Bai Jiu's clinic. When he picked up a bottle of medicine and looked at it, Bai Jiu, who had finished his free medical consultation, walked to his side and looked at the medicine in his hand.

The 18-year-old boy was surprised and said, "No way? You big demon, you still need this? Could it be..."

As he spoke, he cast a sympathetic look towards Zhu Yan.

Zhu Yan: “…”

Giving the boy in front of him a slap on the head, Zhu Yan was speechless: "You're overthinking it. I'm fine. I came here this time because the fruits at home are ripe, so I brought some to you."

"Oh oh." Covering his head, Bai Jiu looked at the soft bed: "Sister Shen, is she asleep?"

Zhu Yan also found it very strange: "Azhi has indeed been quite sleepy lately."

"Let me take your pulse."

Bai Jiu said as he took Nanzhi's pulse. When he felt her pulse, he blinked and asked Zhu Yan, "You've been married for less than three months, right?"

Zhu Yan nodded: "I've already been to the wedding, why are you still asking?"

"Now I am sure that you are really strong."

Bai Jiu came close to Zhu Yan and whispered to him—

When she woke up, Nanzhi realized that she was swaying and was being carried home by Zhu Yan.

The bamboo forest is quiet.

Noticing that she was awake, Zhu Yan stopped, put his forehead against hers, and told her: "Azhi, you are pregnant."

Nanzhi was stunned for a moment, then touched her belly, feeling disbelief and then joy.

"We have to celebrate properly." Zhu Yan asked, "Azhi, I'm really happy."

"I'm happy too." Nanzhi was still a little dazed, caught off guard by the joy.

Zhu Yan couldn't hide the smile on his face.

He lowered his head, kissed Nanzhi's forehead with care and love, and walked home holding everything and happiness in his arms.