Colorful

Chapter 105
The next day, Shen Xun went all over the house to look for Shen Che but couldn't find anyone, so he had to complain to Ji Cheng and the others: "When something like this happened, he didn't know how to restrain himself at all, and he still fooled around outside all day long."

Su Yun said: "It would be great if I could marry a sister-in-law to take care of it."

Shen Xun looked at Su Yun, and only sighed faintly. Even she herself felt that marrying someone to take care of Shen Che was an extravagant hope, and even the ancestors couldn't take care of him.

Disappointment is disappointment, but at dusk, everyone's interest was raised again, because tonight the eldest son of the Zeng family invited Shen Xian to appreciate the lantern.

Or you can't call Shen Xian, Zeng Xiuwen came to Shen Mansion today to invite Shen Jing and Ji Yuan, Shen Che is nowhere to be seen, and Shen Yu is tasked with guarding the city during the Lantern Festival, so he can't go out with them to enjoy the lanterns and drink wine .

And Zeng Xiuwen's shy expression when he saw Shen Xian made everyone guess that he wanted to take the opportunity to get close to his fiancée.It's really not easy to say, although Zeng Xiuwen has been in Beijing for a long time, there are very few opportunities to meet Shen Xian, and it is easy to come to the Lantern Festival, so it is natural to take advantage of the festival to get close and get acquainted.

When Ji Cheng was about to go out, Yunzhu from Changheng Court sent Brother Hong over.As soon as Brother Hong saw Ji Cheng, he ran over: "Sister Cheng, it was Daddy who agreed for me to come and play with you."

Ji Cheng recalled what Shen Yu and Brother Hong said last time when they came to visit him, and it seemed that Shen Yu followed his word: "That's good, let's go to watch the lanterns together."

Ji Cheng held Brother Hong's hand, not daring to let go.This Lantern Festival is very lively, especially when those kidnappers are rampant, she is afraid that she will lose Brother Hong in a flash, and her life will be over.

Therefore, Ji Cheng had to tell Nan Gui: "Just watch Brother Hong tonight, don't make any trouble."

Nan Gui nodded yes.

Today Ji Cheng and the others went to watch the lanterns near the Town God's Temple, where there was a jumble of fish and dragons, and it was even more lively than the Imperial Street.

Brother Hong seldom came out to let the wind go out. He went out with Lu Yuan the day before yesterday. Lu Yuan was afraid that he would choke if he ate too much, and would fall if he ran too fast. Dad still suffers when he goes out.

It was different tonight, Ji Cheng didn't control him at all.

Ji Cheng felt that even though Brother Hong looked thin, his strength was really not small. According to him, it was because his father Shen Yu forced him to punch him every day. Of course, Brother Hong's natural physique was also one of the reasons.In Shen Che's words, it's called good bones, a natural talent for practicing martial arts.He is like a ghost, and it is absolutely impossible for an idle kidnapper to abduct him silently.

So Ji Cheng didn't hold Brother Hong too close, she herself came here with such a big child, and now she still remembers her appearance at the beginning, like a wild horse, just trying to have fun.

Brother Hong ate the jujube paste zygote, and clamored for Yunpian cake.Yunzhu on the side threatened him and said: "The things outside here are not clean. If you want to eat it, I'll go to Deyun Building to buy it for you tomorrow, okay? His family's Yunpian cake is the most famous."

Brother Hong refused.

Ji Cheng smiled and said, "You can eat whatever you want, but if you spoil your stomach, tomorrow is the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, and you won't be able to get out."

These words directly pinched Brother Hong's seven inches, and he obediently put down the Yunpian Cake on the stall that looked very clean.

This room, Ji Cheng took Brother Hong around the Town God's Temple, while Shen Xian and Zeng Xiuwen walked behind the crowd side by side. Ji Cheng only looked sideways at Brother Hong when he was shopping for gadgets.

Ji Cheng bent down and gently wiped the corners of Brother Hong's mouth. Brother Hong thanked him, then turned his head and buried his eyes in the candied haws.

The candied haws are stuck on the straw pier, and the bright red ones look delicious. Ji Cheng had to buy another bunch for Brother Hong. At his age, he just eats and plays.

Chu Zhen originally drank with his friends upstairs, but he was not at the banquet all the time, looking down from time to time, hoping to see if he could meet someone from the Shen family.

Fortunately, the hard work paid off, and Chu Zhen really saw Ji Cheng. The movement of her bending over to wipe Brother Hong's mouth somehow made Chu Zhen's heart tingle, and he immediately turned around and went downstairs.

But because there were too many people, it was really not easy for Chu Zhen to squeeze in to Ji Cheng's side. Shen Xun saw him before he got close, and Shen Xun waved his handkerchief excitedly: "Brother really long."

Although Chu Zhen didn't want to socialize with Shen Xun, the two families were relatives, and since they saw each other, they couldn't help but exchange pleasantries.It's just that Shen Xun talked too much, chattering, making Chu Zhen's brain ache, but it was not without gain.

At least Chu Zhen knew that Ji Cheng was going to be engaged. At that time, Chu Zhen felt as if a basin of ice water had been poured on his head, and he felt cold from head to toe.

Chu Zhen has a crush on Ji Cheng. When his mother and concubine mentioned his marriage, he used to avoid it for fear of being late, but when the princess of Nanjun mentioned it again a year ago, Chu Zhen did not think that he was too young and a man should focus on making achievements. The words are perfunctory to his mother and concubine.

Princess Nanjun naturally wanted to ask Chu Zhen what he thought. She originally thought that Chu Zhen had taken a fancy to Shen Xun, and planned to make a marriage for the two first.The Shen family is notoriously fond of their daughters, so they decided to keep Shen Xun until she was seventeen or eighteen years old before getting married. At that time, Chu Zhen was only around twenty, and they were just the right age for each other. child.

Who would have thought that Chu Zhen actually said Ji Cheng's name after some tweaking.

The Princess of Nanjun naturally remembered Ji Cheng, because this girl's color was so outstanding that it was difficult for people to ignore her.The princess of Nanjun is not afraid that her daughter-in-law is too beautiful to spoil her son, because Chu Zhen is just a fool who doesn't understand the relationship between men and women.

It’s just that even if Ji Cheng is the daughter of a poor scholar, Princess Nanjun can make the decision to calm down Chu without saying a word, but the daughter of a merchant really displeases the princess of the county. Let’s take Ji Cheng’s aunt Ji Lan as an example. The princess of the county really looked down on Ji Lan's behavior.

Besides, there is no impenetrable wall in this world, and someone has already guessed about the matter between Shen Cui and the eldest son of the Qi family.It's just that they made a cover, and everyone is a dignified person so they don't want to expose it.That's all, but it makes people very suspicious of the character of the Ji family.

Probably because the former daughters of the Shen family were all excellent, and the married girls were also highly praised in the husband's family, and Shen Xian was also known for her dignified conduct, so many people did not think that Shen Cui's incident belonged to the Shen family. If there is any problem, it is natural to attribute the source to the blood of the Ji family.

Princess Nanjun naturally looked down on Ji Cheng, but she was a smart woman and knew that if she objected, something might happen to Chu Town.

"It's her, I remember, she was born very juicy, and she is worthy of my son." Nanjun Wangfei laughed.

Chu Zhen breathed a sigh of relief, since his mother and concubine said so, then he did not object to Ji Cheng.

"But you also know that you are my only son. You must be cautious in marrying the princess. Although I have met Miss Ji before, I don't know her character very well. You are still young anyway. Let's take it slowly. How about observing for a while?" Princess Nanjun said.

"Mother Concubine..." Chu Zhen was a little reluctant.

Nanjun Wangfei said again: "Zhen'er, your marriage is not something that can be counted by nodding between me and your father. Your concubine will have a jade certificate in the future, so you have to listen to the opinions of the palace. Don't worry, you like it." Your mother and concubine will naturally marry you back."

After all, Chu Zhen is too young, and his playing skills are not comparable to his mother's concubine, so he actually listened to Nanjun Wangfei's words: "But if we wait for a long time, what if Miss Ji gets engaged?"

Princess Nanjun smiled: "I know a little about Miss Ji. She hasn't been engaged so far, but she just wants to find a marriage in the capital. It's been more than half a year and I haven't heard anything about it, and I haven't heard anyone. Madame said that she wants to marry her, don't worry, I won't be able to run away from you for a while." Nanjun Wangfei's words were a bit harsh, directly saying that Ji Cheng was not wanted by anyone.

Although Chu Zhen was displeased when he heard this, he didn't dare to offend his concubine mother, for fear that she would target Ji Cheng: "It's because no one else knows her goodness."

Princess Nanjun became angrier when she heard that, and knew that Ji Cheng was a frivolous woman, otherwise how could Chu Zhen say such a thing?What good does he know about her?Could it be that there is already a beginning and an end?

Princess Nanjun became more and more determined in her heart, and she would never let a woman like Ji Cheng in.

However, Chu Zhen was fooled by the princess of Nanjun into thinking that his marriage with Ji Cheng was very hopeful, but at this moment, when Shen Xun suddenly heard that Ji Cheng was going to be engaged, it seemed as if there was a thunderbolt on the ground.

Chu Zhen only felt ringing in his ears, but Shen Xun continued to talk: "Sister Cheng saw Brother He's brother two days ago, and both families are very satisfied with this marriage. Sent someone to Jinbei to propose marriage."

Chu Zhenmu stared in Ji Cheng's direction blankly, and it happened that Ji Cheng was also looking back, and their eyes met in the air. Ji Cheng smiled lightly, and quickly turned his eyes away.

Chu Zhen looked at Ji Cheng bewilderedly.She was wearing a royal blue dark silver embroidered peony cloak today, the gray fox fur on the edge of the cloak set off Ji Cheng's face more and more crystal clear like jade.

Chu Zhen's whole heart seemed to be hollowed out. He wanted to do something, but he couldn't do anything. In the end, he could only turn around and walk away from the crowd.

If there are frustrated people, there will naturally be proud people.Ever since he met Ji Cheng, He Cheng had been looking forward to getting engaged and getting married day and night, and now that it was the Lantern Festival, he knew that the girl from the Shen family would definitely come out to swim the Lantern River, so he waited early at the Town God's Temple up.

Sincerity is as good as gold and stone, so he really asked He Cheng to wait for Ji Cheng.

"Miss Ji." He Cheng greeted Ji Cheng, but the joy in his voice could be heard from far away.

Ji Cheng glanced up and saw He Cheng, but in a split second he decided to hold Brother Hong's hand and walk towards He Cheng.This Lantern Festival is originally the most grand festival for unmarried men and women, especially those who have already been engaged, and they can just take advantage of this festival to come out and meet. The mandarin ducks that are the most under the bridge and behind the tree are like this.

"I didn't expect such a coincidence." He Cheng scratched his head a little embarrassedly, "Are you tired from walking, do you want to take a break?" He Cheng pointed to a small stall not far away that was emitting white smoke. Just looking at it seems like you can smell the aroma.

But tonight, the stalls around the Town God's Temple are already full of people, and if you want to sit down and eat something, you have to queue up.

Ji Cheng nodded to He Cheng, and He Cheng ecstatically pushed aside the crowd around him, and protected Ji Cheng, Brother Hong and his group to the stall selling shepherd's purse wontons.

The person sitting in front of the small stall immediately stood up when he saw He Cheng approaching, bent over and wiped the stool, it could be seen that he was there specially to occupy a seat.

Ji Cheng didn't expect He Cheng to be so careful, and his affection for him increased a little bit.Brother Hong was a little unhappy, as soon as he saw He Cheng, he knew that this person must be the one who was going to be engaged to Ji Cheng, and he was all to blame for taking away his sister Cheng.

He Cheng teased Brother Hong for a while, but Hong was so arrogant that he didn't even look at He Cheng, which made He Cheng feel ashamed, and Ji Cheng didn't help him either.

"Brother Hong, do you want to eat radish shortbread?" He Cheng asked. Next to the wonton stand is a stall selling radish shortbread and steamed beef with flour. brothers.

After all, it is a child, Brother Hong couldn't resist the temptation of delicious food, so he finally nodded.

He Cheng breathed a sigh of relief and went to the side, and personally bought radish pancakes for Brother Hong. Ji Cheng was even more happy to see that he was patient.

When the shepherd's purse wontons were cooked, He Cheng boiled the bamboo chopsticks in the boss's pot for a while before handing them to Ji Cheng.

Ji Cheng thanked him, lowered his head, scooped up a grain of green wonton with a spoon, and ate it.

He Cheng himself didn't intend to hold the chopsticks at all, he just looked at Ji Cheng.Those eyelashes are long and curled up, like a small brush. He Cheng thinks it is very beautiful. Looking at Ji Cheng's nose, it is straight and pretty. The mountains are undulating and graceful, and his lips are like the softest peaches in spring. petal.

He Cheng really fell in love with her more and more, he just felt that this girl was born for him, otherwise how could he love everything about her, and he felt that Ji Cheng was beautiful in every way.

Ji Cheng naturally noticed He Cheng's fiery eyes, so he could only keep his head down and eat wontons, letting him watch.

"I haven't been back to the capital for many years, and I don't know what snacks are delicious. I still heard from my cousin Zhou's family about this shepherd's purse wonton from my aunt's house. He said it was the best in the Chenghuang Temple area." He Cheng said.

Since it is the most delicious, many people must be waiting to eat it. From the corner of his eyes, Ji Cheng saw many people queuing up next to it, and some who couldn't wait just grabbed a bowl and squatted on the side of the road to eat it.It is conceivable that He Cheng must have dominated the place all the time so that they could have a seat when they came over.

"It's really delicious, Mr. He, don't worry about it." Ji Cheng said softly.

He Cheng felt that Ji Cheng even had the best voice, sweet and sticky, so sticky that his heart couldn't beat.

He Cheng persuaded Ji Cheng to eat more, and teased Brother Hong to play, the atmosphere was not awkward.

Ji Cheng had almost finished eating, so he couldn't just sit here forever and delay the boss's business. He turned his head to talk to He Cheng, but saw his eyes looking elsewhere.

Following He Cheng's line of sight, Ji Cheng tried to twist his neck, and saw Shen Che and the female Shi whom he saw on the Manyuan Xianglou boat last night walking towards this side.

Although Ji Cheng is a rare beauty, and He Cheng is handsome, but neither his imposing manner nor his demeanor are as outstanding as the two in front of him.

Shen Che wore a black robe with dark gold wishful cloud patterns, a black fox cloak, and a white jade crown inlaid with gold on his head. He looked noble, tall and handsome. When he walked in the crowd, he directly It made everyone around him look like nothing.

Ji Cheng spat inwardly, Shen Che's face could really bluff people.

But no matter how handsome Shen Che is, as long as He Cheng is not as good as Long Yang, then men will rarely look at another man intently.

Ji Cheng's eyes quickly shifted to the female oiran Shi who was full of fragrance in the garden.This woman really can't be called beautiful, at most she can be regarded as an upper-middle-class figure, her eyes are slanted, which inexplicably reminds people of the appearance of a fox.

But these are not Huang Zhenzhen's characteristics. Her characteristic lies in her gourd-shaped figure. Anyway, Ji Cheng can't appreciate it. However, among the men passing by Huang Zhenzhen's eyes, there is no one who does not stare blankly, and is almost drooling.

In Ji Cheng's opinion, such a figure is simply exaggerated, and men like that kind of exaggeration, because this kind of exaggeration carries a strong hint of charm.

Even if He Cheng's whole heart was tilted towards Ji Cheng, he couldn't help but look at Huang Zhenzhen more.

"Second Uncle!" Seeing Shen Che, Brother Hong cheered and rushed towards him. Shen Che hugged Brother Hong and saw Ji Cheng in the direction he came just now.

Ji Cheng had nothing but helplessness in her heart. She originally planned to pretend that she didn't see Shen Che, but now it's all good, so she can only bite the bullet and get up and go to Shen Che's side. He Cheng naturally followed. He also knew Shen Che. Thoroughly.

"Cousin Che." Ji Cheng greeted in a low voice.

"Second Young Master." He Cheng also called out with a smile.

Shen Che hugged Brother Hong and exchanged brief greetings with He Cheng, then touched Brother Hong's belly: "What did you eat at night? Did you put watermelon in your stomach?"

Brother Hong giggled.

That Huang Zhenzhen really deserves to be the female history of the oiran, even though Ji Cheng and He Cheng ignored her, she was not embarrassed at all, and interjected with a smile: "Young master is so cute, play with my sister for a while, okay, sister will take you to see Fire eating, rope walking, and shadow puppetry."

Brother Hong was in a difficult situation, he wanted to follow Ji Cheng, but he couldn't bear to part with Shen Che, his little face was almost wrinkled, but in the end it was Second Uncle who prevailed.Brother Hong looked at Shen Che expectantly, because he didn't express his opinion.

(End of this chapter)