In the stone-paved pavilion by the Qingchuan River, Wang Qingzhi sat by a stone table dressed in a plain white skirt. Beside her, a maid had laid out some fruit, small dishes to accompany the wine, two wine cups, two pairs of chopsticks, and an unopened bottle of Immortal's Intoxication.
Wang Qingzhi gazed from time to time toward the banks of the Qingchuan River, wondering when Xia Huai'an would appear.
About half an hour later, a small flat-bottomed boat suddenly broke through the mist in the middle of the river. Standing at the bow was a stalwart figure, clad in light steel armor and wearing a helmet. Though his features were unclear, from his back and posture, it was undoubtedly Xia Huai'an.
Chapter 154