Nine Heavens.

Summary

The night was dim with stars as Yi Fan sat by the campfire with Meng Yao. He asked why she returned, and she playfully handed him a sweet potato. Yi Fan was captivated by her beauty. Uncle Hu offered Yi Fan wine to warm him, and Meng Yao, curious, took a sip but coughed from the strong liquor. Yi Fan helped her, and they shared laughter as Meng Yao continued to drink, becoming tipsy. She declared she felt like becoming an immortal and danced into Yi Fan's arms, leading to a moment of realization for him—he liked her. Amid cheers, he carried her back to the carriage, where she pulled him close before falling asleep. Yi Fan, flustered, eventually fell asleep too, dreaming of spring.

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