Nine-fold lotus of the famous family

Chapter 598
"What's wrong with that?"

Shi Hao patted his chest and promised: "My grandfather has a lot of good horses. When the time comes, let's go together, each with one horse!"

Brother Min was also aroused, so he couldn't help approaching Shi Hao, and asked cautiously, "I have one too?"

"The son is also my cousin, so I will naturally prepare it for you!"

Shi Hao proudly patted Brother Min's shoulder, he immediately felt sore, gritted his teeth and let out a cry of pain in his heart, wondering if Shi Hao's palm is made of iron, making a seal with each slap?But he didn't want to show it on his face so that others would see the joke.

Brother Yuan and Sister Zheng were enjoying the nanny's meal-feeding service. The two of them listened with gusto, and Brother Yuan sometimes booed and clapped his hands, which was very good at creating the atmosphere of the scene.

Ji Chonglian sat not far from the children, but listened to their conversation at length, couldn't help but shook her head with a smile.

Adults really don't understand the children's world, but it's up to them to see them so happy.

Ji Chonglian smiled and got up to pour a glass of fruit wine for Ji Haitang. It was obvious that she was still a little reserved, and she also lowered her eyebrows on such occasions, looking at the child for a while, and eating some food in front of her, but she seldom spoke.

"That's enough, Fifth Sister, don't fall, I'm afraid I won't be able to take care of the child at night when I'm drunk."

The clear wine was poured into the dark colored glass, and the aroma of the wine overflowed immediately, and the sweetness spread in the air.

"It's a rare New Year's Eve, Second Sister can just let go of her hands and feet and drink. If she gets drunk, she can rest here for a night. I will arrange someone to take care of the children, so I won't tire you!"

Ji Chonglian persuaded her to drink with a smile, and Hai Lanzhu came over with a wine glass, "Second cousin, this is the first time I see you, cousin sister-in-law, I want to have a good drink with you." Saying that, it was Ji Chonglian's trick A wink, probably Ji Haitang was greeted by her, and she promised not to fail.

Ji Chonglian nodded to Hai Lanzhu, then smiled and sat down again.

Shi Yong had already chatted with Pei Yan in that room, the men were only talking about business when they were together, and the women couldn't get in the conversation.

Ji Chonglian's eyes turned to Ji Chongyu and Princess Minfu's side, seeing that their heads were about to touch each other, and they didn't know what they were whispering, the princess smiled sweetly.

Not long after the banquet was over, several children came over one by one to pay New Year's greetings. After getting the red envelopes, Pei Yan and Shi Yong yelled to lead the children to the garden to set off fireworks, and the children hurriedly surrounded them.

Brother Yuan and Sister Zheng are still young, Ji Chonglian originally didn't want them to follow, but seeing the eager gazes of the two, Brother Yuan has already started to cry and play tricks, she had no choice but to agree, and asked the nanny to be careful Don't let them get too close together, and with Zhuye Zhuqing protecting them, nothing should happen.

After being persuaded by Hai Lanzhu for a few drinks, Ji Haitang was really drunk, and she just stayed on the table and refused to fall down. Seeing her like this, Ji Chonglian naturally called the maid to help her into the guest room to serve her. Now, as for the children, they also have their place tonight.

Looking back, Ji Chongyu and Princess Minfu had already disappeared, Ji Chonglian couldn't help wondering: "Brother Yu and his wife, where are they going, and don't say anything!"

Hai Lanzhu approached her with a smile and took her hand, standing side by side with her in front of the window, watching the fireworks in the distance have already rushed into the sky, couldn't help admiring, recovered and said: "Don't worry, I saw you just now Busy, the Princess and the others didn't come to bother me, they just told me that these young couple want to go outside the city to offer the first incense stick, and they will rush there overnight, I'm afraid they are eager to have a son." As he said that, he covered his lips and smiled.

Then Ji Chonglian suddenly said: "I dare to see these children making a fuss in front of me, and the young couple finally became anxious."

"That's not true," Hai Lanzhu smiled and blinked, "Privately, the Princess has told me many times that she wants to have a child quickly, and even Mrs. Ye's child will be born next year. Can you be in a hurry?"

Mrs. Ye was talking about Ye Jinyu, and Princess Minfu got along quite well with her temperament. Both of them were cheerful and generous. They met because of Ji Chonglian's relationship, and now they can be regarded as like-minded friends.

Ji Chonglian smiled and shook her head, "I'll go to the temple to wait in the middle of the night, and I'm not afraid of the cold weather. I'll have someone send them some quilts to warm the stove later, even if I sleep in the car, otherwise I won't be able to feel refreshed tomorrow." ?”

"It's the reason, or you are thoughtful."

Hai Lanzhu patted Ji Chonglian's hand, she smiled and turned around to give Liuli instructions, I'm afraid the two people's carriage has not gone far, and they should be able to catch up.

Let a few children have a good time on New Year's Eve, and sleep peacefully at night, so that tomorrow's lantern festival can have a good time.

In Daning Kingdom, New Year's Eve is a day to reunite with family members. The real lantern festivals are only held on the first day of the new year. The imperial court also specially designated several streets for special use. In order to win a lottery, they competed to build tall lamp towers, which attracted the popularity of ordinary people.

The children had had enough sleep, and when they got up together they shouted to find their father. Ji Chonglian didn't want to go at first, but the children wanted to go together. She was afraid that Pei Yan would not be able to take care of her, so she decided to go to see her father except for the two nurses and Zhuye Zhuqing. , and took An Ye, Liu Li, and Ying Hong out together, leaving only Huan Zi guarding in the courtyard.

The winter night is naturally very cold, with a big hood on the head, if it is not close, it is impossible to recognize who is who.

Ji Chonglian was worried that the child would be lost, so besides letting the nanny and the two maids take turns to hold Brother Yuan and Sister Zheng, even Sister Shuang rode on Pei Yan's shoulders, laughing nonstop.

Ji Chonglian slightly stamped her feet, watching the bustling crowds around, the lights of various colors were lit one after another, illuminating the whole city like daytime, laughter came from every corner from time to time, and people's smiles could be seen from their festive and joyful faces happy.

Sister Shuang sat high and looked far away, pointed to the other side, and shouted excitedly: "Daddy, there is a lantern tower over there, it's so high, let's go there to play!"

Naturally, Pei Yan had nothing to say, looked back at Ji Chonglian and nodded slightly to her, then squeezed Sister Shuang to the other side, and the nanny followed with the child in her arms, even though they brought the guards of the General's Mansion with them when they traveled this time , but for fear of being too eye-catching, these guards were scattered among the crowd as soon as they entered Fangshi, and they were wearing ordinary clothes, so they were not conspicuous.

"Be careful, don't get too close!"

Ji Chonglian pushed forward and gave another loud instruction, but the noise was too loud, and I'm afraid Pei Yan didn't hear it.

Liuli laughed beside him and said, "There is an adult here, Madam, don't worry, maybe it's rare for my sister and brother to see such excitement, and they can be together with adults, so they will have a lot of fun!"

Ji Chonglian sighed, then glanced at the father and son who were having fun not far away, and shook her head slightly, "Maybe I don't like excitement, I haven't seen the lanterns in previous years, if it wasn't for this year... ...Forget it, the children like to be lively, and besides, A Yan left this time and does not know when he will be able to return to the capital, the days when the children can be with him are numbered." He lowered his head slightly as he spoke There was a touch of loneliness in the eyes and voice.

Liuli glanced around, saw that there were fewer people under a big tree not far away, and said: "If Ma'am doesn't want to squeeze in, let's go and stay under the tree for a while, and wait for the adults to finish watching and then gather together. .”

"But they..." Ji Chonglian thought for a while, then nodded and said: "Forget it, let Ying Hong go tell Chief Guard Tan, protect them well, and don't let anything happen to them!"

"Yes!"

Liuli responded, and tugged at Yinghong, who couldn't help stretching her neck to look around curiously, whispered a few words in her ear, and then pointed to Chief Guard Tan who was hiding in the crowd not far away. Nodding with a smile.

There was also a stone platform under that tree, but it was too cold to sit on in the winter night, so Ji Chonglian stood aside with Liuli, and slightly pushed back the hood, revealing a bright face.

Watching from afar the children were having fun, laughing and laughing with each other from time to time, Pei Yan was also happy to cooperate with them, and after a while, there were silk candy, clay figurines, small windmills and other odds and ends in his hands, and the children looked excited look, don't mention how happy I am.

Ji Chonglian pursed her lips and smiled, those are the people she loves most in this world, relatives who are connected with her blood regardless of each other, for them, she can become brave and strong, not afraid of difficulties and dangers, as long as they can Alright, let her sacrifice anything.

Ji Chonglian just watched quietly, her eyes gradually became as warm as water, the corners of her lips were slightly hooked, and her bright face shone with a compelling light in the night.

This look fell into a pair of eyes in the darkness, which made the man gnash his teeth a bit. He waved his hand suddenly, and the man in black behind him immediately followed his orders.

As if aware of being watched, Ji Chonglian scanned around vigilantly, but did not find that suspicious look. When she came back to her senses, she only felt a "click" in her ears. The sound was neither loud nor heavy, but extremely Quickly drowned in the lively voices.

And the next moment, exclamations came from the lamp building not far away, "It's not good, the lamp tower is about to fall!"

As the sound came out, the towering lantern building shook a few times and then slowly began to collapse, causing waves of smoke and dust. Some lanterns even fell into the crowd and ignited the lights of passers-by. In the corner of the clothes, the originally lively and crowded crowd immediately became panicked, screaming and shouting in terror, everyone scrambling to escape from the collapsed range of the lamp building and run far away.

Ji Chonglian noticed that Pei Yan and the child were still near the lamp tower, her expression changed drastically, she had no time to think about anything, she lifted her skirt and ran towards that side, Liuli was so shocked that she realized what she was doing and hurriedly chased after her. past.

(End of this chapter)