The Year of Lihua: She Was Reborn

At dawn, the first ray of morning light pierces the silent night, like a sharp sword tearing through the dark sky.

Hua Ye slowly opened her eyes, her gaze clear and bright, twinkling like stars. She nimbly rolled down the stairs and leaped onto the tables and chairs of the noodle stall as lightly as a swallow.

"Shopkeeper, give me two bowls of the best plain noodles!"

Her voice was clear and melodious, like the sound of a yellow oriole singing in a valley. Before she finished speaking, she had already sat down firmly.

She sat there quietly, like a flower blooming in the mist, the morning sun shining on her, making her figure looming, adding a touch of mysterious beauty.

She was dressed in a light yellow robe, the sleeves of which fluttered like flowing clouds and water; her long, shiny black hair fell on her back like a waterfall, and was casually tied up with a simple wooden hairpin, forming a simple and unique bun.

She wore a pair of bright yellow wrist guards on her wrists, tightly wrapped around her slender but powerful arms; and a bright yellow auspicious cloud belt around her waist made her figure look tall, graceful, slender and charming.

"Okay, sir, please wait a moment, the noodles will be ready soon!"

The shopkeeper responded readily, grabbed the noodles he had just kneaded, and skillfully threw them into the boiling pot.

Then he turned around and got busy. At this moment, a dark shadow landed silently in front of Hua Ye.

Hua Ye looked up and saw the breeze gently blowing across her pink cheeks, bringing a hint of coolness.

Master Xu's cold and handsome face suddenly came into view, causing her heart to beat faster involuntarily.

Her cheeks suddenly flushed, as tempting as ripe apples.

At this moment, time seemed to freeze, everything around became blurred, only the handsome face in front of him was clearly visible.

Hua Ye's eyes met Master Xu Zhi's, and an indescribable emotion surged in her heart, making her feel a little shy.

"Master Xu, could you please not show up so brazenly? I know you're very powerful, but you always scare me!"

As Hua Ye spoke, he picked up the kettle on the table and sniffed it, then raised the cup and drank it all, looking away a little.

"Aren't you always fearless? You even wanted to see me in person. Why are you so frightened by my mere appearance?"

Xu Yi responded with a chuckle, and took the cup that she had just filled with water. He didn't care at all that she had already drunk from it. He just took a sip and continued to drink it in big gulps.

"Master Xu... that's what I drank!"

Hua Ye's face flushed red and her breathing became a little rapid. As she spoke, she hurriedly reached out and grabbed the other person's wrist, which was much thicker than hers, as if she wanted to stop something.

Her voice trembled slightly, and her eyes revealed an indescribable nervousness and shyness.

Just then, a heat wave came from afar, bringing with it a familiar and unique woody fragrance.

The fragrance was like a clear spring, refreshing the heart and making Hua Ye involuntarily take a deep breath. As the fragrance spread, her eyes were also drawn to it.

When she turned her head, the sight before her made her eyes widen, her heart filled with shock and disbelief. Standing not far away was Zuo Nian, the man she had spent time with.

At this moment, Zuo Nian's face was thin, but he revealed a kind of determination and maturity; his skin was bronze, and his muscle lines were more obvious, making him look particularly strong and powerful.

And those originally sharp eagle eyes were now filled with crystal, as dazzling as stars, staring straight at her.

Facing such a Zuo Nian, Hua Ye's mood became more and more complicated. She couldn't suppress her inner excitement and joy, but also felt a little overwhelmed.

Time seemed to freeze at this moment, everything around her became blurred, only Zuo Nian's figure was clearly imprinted in her eyes.

She couldn't help but loosen her grip on Master Xuzhi's hand, and stared blankly at Zuo Nian who was walking towards her heavily, as if her soul had been taken away.

"Why is he here? Is he looking for me? This shouldn't be the case. Xuzhi and I have always been nomadic, traveling all over the mountains and rivers. He shouldn't know my location!"

Hua Ye stared at Zuo Nian quietly, his eyes revealing a complex emotion, as if he was lost in thought.

At this moment, Xu Zhi, whose expression was originally relaxed and calm as water, suddenly changed slightly and became a little gloomy and dark.

Zuo Nian tightly gripped the hilt of the knife at his waist and took firm and powerful steps forward.

He glanced at Xu Zhi beside Hua Ye with contempt in a condescending manner, but did not show any abnormality.

Then, he walked up to Hua Ye as if nothing had happened, stopped, and asked patiently.

"Miss Hua, you ran away from your marriage and ran far away!"

There was a hint of teasing and sarcasm in his voice, and he seemed quite dissatisfied with Hua Ye's behavior.

"Zuo Nian, please listen to my explanation..."