As Qin Liuxi was preparing to leave Qingping Temple and return to the city, she encountered Mrs. Shen, who had come back, and she was accompanied by Yu Qiucai.
Yu Qiucai saw Qin Liuxi, stepped forward, and respectfully clasped his hands, saying, "Master, it has been a while since we last met. How has your health been?"
Mrs. Shen, following behind him, was secretly shocked upon seeing this. Yu Qiucai himself was a court official and hailed from a noble background. Yet, he was exceedingly respectful towards Master Buqiu. It seemed that she truly possessed great capabilities; otherwise, how could he treat her with such profound respect?
Mrs. Shen dismissed her previous condescension and assumed an attitude of respectful humility.
Qin Liuxi returned the greeting to Yu Qiucai and smiled, saying, "Mr. Yu has been busy with official duties. To take the time to visit the temple, could it be that you are here to play the mediator?"
