#368 - He is here too - Cultivating Immortality, Starting from Childhood Sweethearts

"This person is Xu Ming."

As Prime Minister Turtle's words fell, Zhu Cici, who was walking beside him, paused slightly.

The name was like a thunderclap, stirring up ripples in the maiden's calm heart.

Her heart pounded in her chest.

And in her eyes, a complex expression surfaced, but it was quickly suppressed, not revealed.

When the other scholars of White Deer Academy heard the name "Xu Ming," except for Yuwen Xi and Miao Feng, who were happy to see their friend again, the others looked at each other and then at Zhu Cici.

Some believed that Zhu Cici still liked Xu Ming, and that was why she had rejected one suitor after another.

But others believed that Zhu Cici was just using Xu Ming as a shield; she didn't want to marry, so she deliberately used Xu Ming as an excuse.

After all, Zhu Cici and Xu Ming had only met once when they were children.

They were so young then, what did they know about love?

Even if the poem Xu Ming gave Zhu Cici at the time was very impactful, its impact shouldn't last this long.

It's been so many years.

It's not like they experienced anything of undying love; they were just kids back then.

"Judging by Mr. Zhu's expression, could it be that you know this Lord Xu?"

As he spoke, Prime Minister Turtle patted his head and said with a smile.

"Oh dear, Mr. Zhu, look at my memory, how could I forget?

In our North Sea, there is also a famous poem from your human race, and it is said that this poem was given to you by Lord Xu when you were young, right?"

Zhu Cici's lips curled slightly. She naturally knew which poem Prime Minister Turtle was referring to: "That poem has spread to the North Sea?"

"Of course."

Prime Minister Turtle smiled, his expression cheerful.

"This poem has not only spread to the North Sea, but also, many sea race women like it very much.

Lord Xu probably doesn't even know how popular he is among the sea race.

Many women envy Mr. Zhu for being able to receive such a poem.

If Lord Xu went to a brothel and revealed his identity, not only would he not have to pay, but the courtesans of all the brothels would compete to offer themselves to him."

Zhu Cici just nodded and smiled, without saying much.

"Uh… I mean, Lord Xu is very popular, that's all," Prime Minister Turtle said, realizing that he seemed to have said the wrong thing, and quickly tried to make up for it.

"I know, Prime Minister Turtle doesn't need to explain so much," Zhu Cici said with a smile, a sense of pride flickering in her eyes.

Prime Minister Turtle looked at Zhu Cici's expression and was stunned for a moment.

He felt that this Mr. Zhu was like a doting wife, feeling proud of her husband.

"Could it be that Mr. Zhu and Lord Xu really have something going on? Not just an encounter in childhood?" Prime Minister Turtle thought to himself, feeling that there was a possibility.

Prime Minister Turtle composed himself and looked at Zhu Cici with a smile: "This time, Lord Xu happens to be here too, Mr. Zhu can catch up with him. Lord Xu is currently in the outer area of the palace, and the residences of the Wu Kingdom and the White Deer Academy are relatively close, so the two of you can visit each other at any time.

Presumably, Lord Xu will be very happy to see Mr. Zhu. The two of you can reminisce about childhood memories, but the time has passed for so long, I'm afraid the two of you have forgotten almost everything from before."

Prime Minister Turtle said with a smile. Although there were rumors outside that there was some relationship between Xu Ming and Zhu Cici, Prime Minister Turtle didn't think so.

After all, it was something that happened in childhood.

What could everyone understand when they were young?

"If I have time, I will definitely go and catch up with Lord Xu," Zhu Cici said calmly.

In fact, beneath Zhu Cici's sleeves, her slender fingers were tightly clenched.

… …

Prime Minister Turtle led everyone to the palace.

The palace maids led the scholars of White Deer Academy away to serve them with bathing and to welcome them with a dust-washing.

Zhu Cici was alone in a bath, and the three palace maids next to her also entered the water to scrub her body.

As they bathed her, the palace maids marveled at how delicate and smooth this human woman's skin was, even better than that of the sea race women.

The palace maids thought Zhu Cici was really beautiful, almost comparable to their own emperor.

And her waist was really thin, her figure was really good.

She was completely the type that looked slim in clothes but voluptuous when undressed.

Perhaps this Miss Zhu's chest was not exaggerated to the point of being excessive, but because of her thin waist, it was even more full.

Zhu Cici was naturally unaware of what the palace maids were thinking.

Her mind was still recalling what Prime Minister Turtle had said at the time.

Xu Ming, he…

is also in this palace…

If I want to see him, can I see him today?

"My lady, would you like to soak a little longer?"

Just as Zhu Cici's thoughts were complex, the maid next to her asked.

Only then did Zhu Cici realize that they had already helped her finish bathing.

"No need," Zhu Cici shook her head, "Thank you."

The maids: "You're too kind, my lady. We'll help you change."

After bathing, Zhu Cici changed into a brand new North Sea outfit, and the eyes of the palace maids lit up.

Originally, the maiden had a scholarly air, but after putting on the traditional clothing of the North Sea Dragon Palace, she had a different kind of charm.

It was as if a bit of moisture had been added to this scholarly air.

The maids led Zhu Cici to another palace to eat.

After lunch, Zhu Cici and the others were arranged for accommodation.

Not too many people came from White Deer Academy, but the treatment given was very high.

Like the envoys from the Wu Kingdom, dozens of people came, and most of them lived five or six people to a room, and the chief official lived alone.

But for White Deer Academy, it was two people to a room, and because Zhu Cici was a woman, she lived alone.

Sitting in the courtyard, Zhu Cici raised her head and looked in one direction.

It was said that was where the Wu Kingdom delegation lived.

… …

[If nothing unexpected happens, I should be able to update 10,000 words today. I have already written 8,000 words. After I revise the other chapters again and check for typos, I will post them.]