Transmigrated Female Official

155 looks familiar.

After everyone had almost finished eating, Chu Qingluo suddenly stretched out a hand and fanned her cheek, raising her voice, "Sigh—why is it so hot all of a sudden?"

After hearing this, Wu Yang asked in confusion, "It's snowing outside, how come Qing Luo feels hot?"

"...Anyway, it's hot." She simply raised her other hand and fanned herself with both hands at the same time, increasing the force.

Her exaggerated actions drew a sidelong glance from Chu Yilin, who was sitting directly opposite her.

Seeing that Chu Yilin was staring at her face, Chu Qingluo smiled and raised an eyebrow, saying, "What? Haven't you ever seen someone complain about being hot on a snowy day?"

"..." Chu Yilin continued to stare at her, pondered for a moment, and then said, "The color of the powder on your face today... looks familiar."

"Hmm." Chu Qingluo responded casually, "Of course you recognize it, because it's the box you gave to Luo Lifei."

"...How did it end up here with you?" he asked.

"Oh, Lorife said she didn't want it anymore. I thought it would be a waste to throw it away, so I used it."

"..." Chu Yilin narrowed his eyes slightly and asked, "She said she doesn't want it anymore?"

Chu Qingluo gave an affirmative answer with an innocent look: "Yes—! Otherwise, how could it be here with me?"

Seeing that Chu Yilin remained silent, she then addressed the crowd with an air of importance: "Everyone, listen to me. Lady Luo Lifei will be holding her coming-of-age ceremony on the third day of the month. Let's all go and support her. If anyone wants to obtain Lady Luo's special item, then be proactive! You must do everything you can to get close to the sedan chair to have any chance of snatching it."

After saying that, she glanced aimlessly at Chu Yilin, then turned her gaze to Jiuwei Tongmu and the others, and suddenly asked, "Do you two want to join the Luo family?"

Tongmu didn't hesitate at all and said directly, "Tongmu doesn't want to."

Nine-Tails looked at her with a wronged expression, and her lips moved slightly: "Miss, are you trying to kick us out again?!"

Chu Qinglu chuckled and said, "Nothing of the sort! Don't worry, Luo Lifei's lucky charm will definitely be given to Lingnan. We're just going to show our support and add some popularity." After saying this, she added, "Second brother, if you're free that day, why don't you come and help us out?"

Chu Yilin: "..."

Seeing the unnatural expression on Chu Yilin's face, Chu Qingluo almost wanted to cheer. That last lash of the whip was truly satisfying!

After the New Year's Eve dinner, the entire Chu family remained gathered together to stay up all night. The charcoal fire in the brazier warmed the entire inner room.

At midnight, bells rang throughout Yancheng, announcing the arrival of the new year.

As everyone was exchanging New Year's greetings, Chu Yilin suddenly pulled Chu Qingluo aside and whispered, "Qi Ran is here. He's waiting outside the gate to see you."

Chu Qingluo was taken aback at first, then murmured, "Shouldn't he be staying in the palace with His Majesty to celebrate the New Year?"

Chu Yilin shrugged, pretending he didn't know either.

Chu Qingluo breathed a sigh of relief. She hadn't expected Ji Qiran to come so late, but she couldn't bear to give him a hard time on the first day of the Lunar New Year, so she headed towards the main gate.

Outside the gate, Ji Qiran stood under the eaves, but some snowflakes were still scattered on his black velvet cloak, and he was exhaling white breath.

She hadn't seen him for several days; he seemed thinner, and the contours of his face appeared more defined. She looked at him calmly and asked, "Is something urgent?"

"Qingluo, Happy New Year."

"...Happy New Year to you too."

His dark eyes shone even brighter in the night, causing Chu Qingluo to lose herself in thought.

He stared at her lightly made-up face, then suddenly grabbed her hand, turned her palm upward, and placed something in her palm. "I want to give you this as soon as this year begins."

Feeling the coldness of his fingers, she instantly snapped out of her daze, staring at the red purse in her hand and asking, "What's this? Is it New Year's money?"

He smiled and said, "You can see it when you go inside." Then, he took out a small white porcelain bottle from his pocket and put it into her hand. "And this too. There's a Hundred Herbs Pill inside, which can cure all poisons."

She looked at him with a puzzled expression, then at the small porcelain bottle in her hand, her big eyes widening in disbelief. Could this be the legendary elixir of immortality? But…

"Why are you giving me this?" she asked.

"Because this stuff can also counteract the effects of **fragrance**," he said frankly. "I went to great lengths to bring this back from all the way to Nanyu City." He simply couldn't let her risk her life any longer.

"Nanyu City?!" Chu Qingluo exclaimed. "That's a border city in the south of the Ji Kingdom! Where did you go?!"

Ji Qiran did not answer directly, but only said, "So, you must keep it with you at all times."

Chu Qingluo looked at him, suddenly speechless, a complex mix of emotions churning within her.

No wonder I haven't seen him lately...

Seeing that she was lost in thought again, he quietly reached out and placed his hand on her chin, gently stroking her cheek with his thumb, and sighed, "So beautiful..."

Before Chu Qinglu could even react, he had already swiftly stepped out from under the eaves.

Ji Qiran stood on the snow and waved to her: "I have to hurry back to the palace. It's cold outside, Qingluo, come inside!"

"..." She stared at him silently, unsure how to react, and nodded blankly.

He turned back and smiled, "I'm off—" A puff of white smoke rose with his cheerful tone. Then, he turned and got into the carriage.

Once the sound of horses' hooves had faded into the distance, she opened the red purse in her hand... revealing a piece of white, translucent jade.

It turned out that what he wanted to give her was this jade pendant with extraordinary significance. However, on the back of the pendant, the character "珞" (luò) had appeared...

Back in her room, Chu Qingluo was still staring blankly at the jade pendant and the small porcelain bottle. How come Ji Qiran, who was once so proud, is now becoming more determined after setbacks?

She sighed, pulled out the sieve from the small porcelain bottle, and a small, dark green pill rolled into her palm. She brought it closer and sniffed it; it smelled of herbs.

This little thing can actually cure all poisons?

so amazing……

Just as Chu Qingluo was engrossed in watching, Gongsun Yu walked in, carrying a wooden box. "Qingluo, won't you take a nap? Won't you be too tired for the sacrificial ceremony later?"

Chu Qinglu shook her head and said, "It's okay. I'm just afraid that if I lie down now, I won't be able to get up later and will miss the appointed time."

Seeing a dark green pill in her palm, he asked in confusion, "What is this?"

"This is the Hundred Herbs Pill, which is said to be able to cure all poisons." She held out her palm, inviting Gongsun Yu to examine it as well.