Great Sui Storyteller

Chapter 687 686. Lantern Festival Light

The fifteenth day of the first month.

Lantern Festival.

Perhaps it was because the eve of the new year was too peaceful, and in order to add a bit of festiveness, the Xiao family specially hung many lanterns in the palace this year.

Up and down.

The queen is dead, so we ordinary people can't do it for nothing while watching the lantern festival, can't we?
Those shopkeepers who were originally on the sidelines and planned to rely on lantern festivals to promote their shop business in previous years, quickly asked the boy to prepare those lanterns, lantern riddles, etc. hung up.

Therefore, throughout the afternoon of the Lantern Festival, the city of Jiangdu was lively and full of vitality.

It seems to be a good start for this year.

At this moment, Mu Yan, who had quietly changed into an ordinary maid, was full of curiosity in her eyes, and followed Xiao Cui, looking at the surrounding lights and festoons, and asked in a low voice:

"Are these lights turned on at night?"

Little Cui Nvxia nodded, the kit bag in her hand contained various dried fruits and candied fruit, she took out a handful and handed it to Mu Yan, and said:
"Yes. The lanterns will be lit, and some people will paint them into various colors, which look good when lit. The most important thing is... there will be many talented scholars and beauties coming out today ...do you see that bridge?"

Mu Ci looked along the waterway, and saw... a bluestone bridge that seemed to be more delicate than the bridges he had passed by before.

Nod:
"Uh-huh."

"That's called Magpie Bridge. Cowherd and Weaver Girl, you know?"

"Know it! We've heard the legend!"

Hearing this, Xiao Cui Xiaxia let out a hey laugh:
"It is said that on the magpie bridge, sprinkle the marriage talisman from the Town God's Temple and throw it into the water. Then you can stay with the person you like forever. It works... I heard it when I was at home. , it is said that they all have to line up."

Talking and laughing, she even glanced in the direction of Jiangdu Palace...

His face flushed a little.

But after hearing this, Muci made a doubtful voice:

"Courtship?"

"beg……"

Although the identities of these two are already known.

But because Xiao Cui has been following Da Huang, who is also a monster, but has been with them all the time, she doesn't have any particularly bad feelings towards these two foxes from Qingqiu.

Especially after knowing that these two foxes and Daoist Shouchu once uncovered a demon who used children to make alchemy together...

Affected by Sun Simiao's words and deeds, she actually doesn't have much preference for good and bad creatures in the world.

Coupled with the simplicity of Mu Yan's heart, one person and one fox immediately became very good friends.

Even Mu Ci was included in it.

In so many days, the three communicated a lot.

So, at this moment, although I heard this description that is somewhat different from the one here, Xiao Cui Nvxia still nodded:

"Yes, those who have a secret heart can also ask for a talisman. Get a talisman, write the name of yourself and another person, and Yue Lao will lead them a red thread."

"Oh! I got it! And then... it's good to take him home for joy, right!"

Mu Yan had an expression of "I've seen through everything".

"..."

"..."

Don't talk about Little Cui, the passers-by are dumbfounded.

This girl looks beautiful, could it be that she is a prostitute?

"Oh, don't talk nonsense!"

After covering Mu Yan's mouth with enough food, the little Cui Nvxia stomped her feet anxiously:

"How can you say such unrestrained words! This gentle lady is so good, why did you just...just..."

"???"

Mu Yan's forehead was full of question marks, muttering sweet and sour to satisfy her hunger, and said to her sister:
"Sister, isn't the human race in heat all the time? It's okay to be unhappy...then what are you doing?"

"This is where they are strange."

Mu Yan showed no surprise at all.

"..."

Little Cui Nvxia blushed up to her ears right now.

I don't know what to say.

This... this thing is a bit out of line.

So after thinking about it, she changed the subject:

"By the way, did you guys see when the Taoist priest and the assistant minister went out today?"

"No."

Mu Yan shook her head:
"I heard movement, but I'm so sleepy, and I can't tell when...they are so busy...sister."

"Ok?"

Mu Ci, who was walking on the wicker embankment that was not yet in spring, was watching the surrounding bustle, and responded:
"how?"

"Didn't you say that Li Shilang dies faster the more he uses his brain... She is obviously very scared, but why is she so busy every day?"

"..."

Little Cui's heroine's expression froze...

The joy in his eyes gradually receded a bit.

As for Mu Ci, keep reading.

Walk and watch.

A casual sentence came:
"Maybe it's because they feel that there are things that haven't been done. The human race always likes this. They wait until they die to regret the many things they haven't done... It's not about you, Caiwei."

Seemingly feeling that these words were a bit generalized, Mu Ci shook her head:

"It's just that a lot of people we've seen are like that."

"..."

Little Cui was speechless.

Nor could there be any grounds for rebuttal.

Who prevents time from coming back...

……

on the Yangtze River.

It's almost spring, and it's the time when the fish are hungry.

When everyone in Jiangdu City was running for the Lantern Festival, there were always some fishermen running around for the dozens of big boys.

Therefore, there are not many fishing boats on the river.

But there is a fishing boat that is more strange.

If you don't fish, you don't see any sculls.

But sometimes it goes downstream, and sometimes it goes upstream.

And many fishermen saw that there was no one punting the boat against the current, and they immediately knew that it might be those practitioners who were in it, so they didn't dare to provoke it, and even avoided it when fishing.

It's a pity.

If they could get close enough, they would see a stunning woman in white, leaning on the shoulder of a Taoist, sleeping all day in the gentle swaying of the river.

It wasn't until dusk that he woke up slowly.

He opened a pair of tired eyes, glanced at the setting sun outside the black tent, and said:
"What time is it?"

"It's almost you time."

Following Li Zhen's words, Master Huqiu covered his mouth and nose and yawned.

But he didn't mean to leave the Taoist's shoulder at all, he just said:

"Where did it go?"

"It's still outside Jiangdu, drifting for a while, I will let it go back for a while... There is a lantern festival tonight, I always go to see it."

"……Um."

Master Huqiu responded, and narrowed his eyes again.

The boat became quiet again.

Only the sound of running water hitting the fishing boat sings the evening, gurgling.

Li Zhen didn't say a word, but the boat moved slowly towards the shore without wind.

When it landed, Lord Huqiu opened his eyes again.

but said:

"Tonight... I'm afraid the most uncomfortable ones are the defenders."

"..."

Li Zhen didn't answer.

Master Fox Fur was a little dissatisfied:

"Taoist, I'm talking to you."

"My lord, we agreed not to talk about this today. General Xue can handle it, so let him handle it."

Hearing this, Lord Huqiu shook his head helplessly, and left his shoulder.

When he came out again, he had already put on the bamboo hat.

Stepping out of the boat, he muttered to Li Zhen who was following him:
"Go back now, it's still dark, what kind of lantern festival can you see?"

"Pindao wants to go to the Town God's Temple."

"..."

Master Fox Qiu was taken aback:
"doing what?"

"Please ask for a marriage talisman, write the names of the poor and the lord on it, don't say throwing it into the water on the bridge tonight..."

"what?"

Through the bamboo hat, Li Zhen could feel Master Huqiu's surprised speechless eyes.

She was dumbfounded and murmured:

"You... believe this?"

"...My lord, Pindao is also a Taoist priest. If you say that, Sanqing will punish you."

"????"

Seeing Li Zhen's serious eyes, Lord Huqiu was suddenly happy.

pissed off.

"Ha... you... I don't know if Sanqing will surrender or not. I just want to ask, how do you look like a Taoist priest? Which Taoist priest can't draw amulets? You have to spend money to buy them? Don't gods recognize you? This Taoist identity?"

"How can it be."

Li Zhen quickly shook his head:

"It's just...according to the rules, when a Taoist priest travels to a certain place, he always has to place an order in a Taoist temple, which is regarded as a gift card. But there are no poor Taoists, and it is not easy for foreign monks to recite scriptures... draw a talisman and throw water Li was afraid that Yuelao would not recognize him. That's why he made such a bad move..."

"..."

If it weren't for his suppressed smile, Mr. Huqiu might really believe it.

Shaking her head helplessly, she sighed:
"You..."

Li Zhen pretended not to hear it.

Look left, look right.

After making sure that there was no one around, he quietly took her hand.

"My lord, let's go, it's still a little far away from the carriage."

"...Then why go ashore here?"

Letting him lead, Master Huqiu asked a word that both of them knew the answer.

Li Zhen didn't answer.

Just lead her to walk far away.

As for the boat...

Anyway, Lord Fox Qiu is rich.

bought it.

Lose it.

It's a waste.

It's just so pretentious~
They found the carriage along the way and drove to Jiangdu City.

But at this moment, Li Zhen frowned suddenly.

After thinking about it, he pulled the reins of the carriage:
"Appreciate~"

The carriage stopped.

Lord Huqiu in the car frowned and asked:
"what happened?"

"There is a team of people, quite a few, walking this way."

Li Zhen narrowed his eyes and looked in one direction.

Master Huqiu looked in the direction he was looking, but she couldn't see anything.

Even the flow of Qi from heaven and earth is normal.

But she understood that since Li Zhen was able to rein in the horse, she must have her own reasons, so she asked:

"What's so special?"

"I don't know... I brought carriages, but they are all empty."

"Empty? Carriage?"

"Ah."

Lord Huqiu asked thoughtfully:

"How many?"

"..."

Li Zhen was silent for a moment, then said:

"One or two thousand."

Lord Huqiu understood now, and said:

"Let's go."

"……drive."

Hearing this, Li Zhen urged the carriage again.

Only then did Master Huqiu's voice come to mind:
"The latest batch of food and grass this year should be sent out on the fifth day of the lunar new year, and delivered to the defenders on the Liyang Front. But..."

Speaking of this, she paused and shook her head:
"Just wait and see."

"Your Excellency didn't do anything?"

"Ah."

Master Huqiu leaned against the soft roof again:
"There's nothing else to do."

"How about... let's go directly to the Yaozu..."

"No."

these days.

Master Huqiu hardly refuted what Li Zhen said.

If you say you want to swim in the Yangtze River, I will come.

You say you want me to rest, then I won't worry about anything.

But the only thing about going to the Yaozu...

Master Huqiu was extremely determined.

Even if she doesn't do anything now, she just needs to wait quietly.

It doesn't matter whether you want to conspire or plot publicly, it's fine.

The ending is clearly doomed.

To put it bluntly, the movie is almost on the credits list.

But he just didn't leave.

It seems that I really believe that there are easter eggs at the end of the film, so I have to watch it.

Witness it all with your own eyes.

Seeing this, Li Zhen shook his head helplessly.

The drive speeds up the journey.

Finally, before dark, re-entered Jiangdu.

Under the guidance of Mr. Huqiu, he put the carriage in front of the door of a warehouse, and the two servants came over without saying a word. After Mr. Huqiu ordered "Send it back to the mansion", they got into the carriage. then go.

After getting off the car, the two followed the gradually crowded crowd and walked to Yangliu Bank, the busiest riverside in Jiangdu City.

Originally, Li Zhen thought about whether he could make some famous poems through the ages and pass them on.

What kind of gifted scholar and beautiful woman looked at our old Li's alluring appearance and talented appearance, and let Mr. Huqiu show his face for a while.

As a result, whoever thought of the shore, Master Huqiu found a restaurant.

Then they took him into the box next to the river bank.

Night falls.

There are lanterns all over the bank of Yangliu, which looks like a long dragon shining warm and festive light in the dark night from a distance.

Lord Huqiu was leaning against the window, a jug of wine and a stack of fried beans in front of the two of them.

One cup for you, one cup for me.

Not even a lamp.

Just as Li Zhen was about to light a candle to illuminate the house, Master Huqiu caught the flames.

And without this gleam of light, the Lantern Street below seemed even brighter.

Master Huqiu leaned against the window frame, took off his bamboo hat, and looked down at the noisy crowd below in the dark.

Li Zhen didn't know what she was thinking.

It's just that... she doesn't seem to want to talk very much at the moment.

So he quietly accompanied her.

It wasn't until the jug of wine was finished that he took the jug and planned to refill it in the wine jar by the table.

When he returned to the window, this time he didn't rely on the other window, but stood on Lord Huqiu's side.

Silently filling the two glasses with wine, he asked:

"What is your lord thinking?"

"..."

Lord Huqiu's eyes returned to his senses, and slowly fell on his face.

At this moment, Li Zhen saw a trace of tenderness between her eyebrows and eyes that she had never seen before.

Even shy.

Is it drunk?
Or... something else?
Li Zhen was a little puzzled.

And the woman named "Li Xiuning" didn't answer him either.

It's just that after drinking the wine in the glass in one gulp, he no longer leaned on the window frame, but came to Li Zhen's side.

Stand shoulder to shoulder with him.

Blushing cheeks.

Drunken eyes.

In the end, it all turned into a snuggle that sticks to each other.

Nestling on Taoist's shoulder, she narrowed her eyes.

In the shabby room, the light was dim.

In the light that can shine through the light of the lantern fire downstairs.

Looking from behind the two...

The two seemed to be glowing.

Incredible beauty.

(End of this chapter)