Chapter 117: The quadrennial Green Lantern Festival
Ling Hu'an told Yun Lesheng the news that Emperor Tuoba Lei had been poisoned and his various speculations about the shadow as early as the night when he returned to Taoyuan Yaju. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info
After listening to Ling Hu'an's speculation, Yun Lesheng rushed back to the military ground the next day, cooperated with Tuoba Lei's actions, and even called on the forces of the Royal Forest Army.
After all, Ling Hu'an and Yun Lesheng both care about Zhu Nian, and they both want to wash away their grievances for Zhu Nian as soon as possible.
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Fast forward and another three days passed.
Early this morning, Zhu Nian had just returned to the bamboo garden after exercising in the house, and he ushered in Steward Fang who came in a hurry.
"Steward Fang, what made you act in such a hurry?" Zhu Nian asked, standing at the gate of the bamboo garden.
"Miss, it's someone from the palace who sent a letter!" Steward Fang saluted and said with his head bowed respectfully.
"A letter from the palace?" Zhu Nian raised his eyebrows, his eyes as if he was casually drifting to the big tree not far away.
Seeing that the leaves on the branches swayed slightly, Zhu Nian smiled.
These days, the six guards sent by the palace to follow him have been hiding in the shadows, and they have no communication with themselves, and sometimes Zhu Nian really thinks that they have quietly returned to the palace to stand by.
"Where's the letter?" Zhu Nian retracted his gaze and asked as he looked at Steward Fang in front of him.
"Miss, here. Steward Fang took out a letter from his sleeve and held it in front of Zhu Nian with both hands.
Zhu Nian leisurely took the letter and opened it, and then opened a crack to see what was inside.
"An invitation?" Zhu Nian said in surprise and confusion as he stared at the bamboo skewer he had just taken out of the envelope in his hand.
"Miss, I don't know. Steward Fang said respectfully.
Zhu Nian stared closely at the contents on the bamboo stick, read it carefully, and then pursed his lips and smiled.
"Miss, what's written on it?" Steward Fang asked curiously, looking at Zhu Nian's rapidly changing face.
"This is not so much an invitation as a temporary notice from the emperor. Zhu Nian said.
"The emperor asked me to prepare and go to the Green Lantern Festival arranged by the palace the night after tomorrow. Zhu Nian explained to Steward Fang.
"The Green Lantern Festival?" Steward Fang said in surprise: "The Green Lantern Festival is held every four years, and it should indeed be held this year, but isn't it scheduled for the beginning of June?
"I don't know, maybe there's something else. Zhu Nian's eyes narrowed slightly, and he was thoughtful.
Shouldn't the emperor take this opportunity to seize Lianzhou?
This is the drunkard's intention not to drink!
"Then you, young lady...... What are you going to do?" Steward Fang asked again.
"What else can I do besides obedience?" Zhu Nian exhaled lightly and said helplessly.
"Steward Fang, you can help me prepare for the Green Lantern Festival now, remember, I want to be low-key and elegant, don't give me something too glamorous. Zhu Nian commanded the housekeeper.
"Okay miss, then I'll go and get ready now. Steward Fang nodded, turned around and left the bamboo garden.
Zhu Nian looked at the back of Steward Fang leaving, and his heart was heavy as if he had weighed a burden of dozens of catties.
Lianzhou, I hope you can give me an answer!
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Night.
In Taoyuan Yaju, Ling Hu'an and Yun Lesheng were leisurely drinking wine.
"Ah Sheng, are you ready for the manpower over there?" Ling Hu'an swallowed the warm wine in his mouth and gently put the wine cup down on the wooden table.
"I'm ready, this time I even used the Royal Forest Army to lay a net of heaven and earth, just wait for the day after tomorrow Lianzhou to come and die, I don't believe he can escape. Yun Lesheng stretched out three fingers and gently tapped the wooden table.
His expression at this time was solemn, and he lost the warmth and warmth of his usual days.
"Well, I hope that this time I can return Nian'er's innocence in one fell swoop. Ling Hu'an thought long-term for a while, he seemed to think of something good, and he actually "giggled" and laughed.
Looking at Ling Hu'an's reaction, Yun Lesheng's eyes dimmed, and he looked infinitely lonely against the background of the night.
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On the eve of the Green Lantern Festival.
Night is gradually falling, and the weather is rare tonight, neither hot nor cold, sometimes a breeze blows, and the cool breeze is blowing.
Zhu Nian sat on the swing under the locust tree, his eyes closed and swaying gently.
Now it is the season when the acacia flowers are at their peak, Zhu Nian closed his eyes, and his nose was full of the rich fragrance of acacia flowers, as if he was wandering in the sea of flowers.
When she was in a good mood, Zhu Nian couldn't help but sing, every song she sang was a modern ballad, and her voice was ethereal and clear. The guards hiding in the shadows had never heard of such a natural sound, and they felt fresh.
Suddenly, the breeze swayed gently, bringing with it a hint of unusualness.
"Who?" Zhu Nian's singing stopped abruptly, she opened her eyes, and nervously surveyed the surroundings.
The six guards hiding in the shadows also heard the movement and waited for an opportunity to move.
Suddenly, Ling Hu'an flew in from outside the wall of the bamboo garden and landed smoothly under the locust tree.
He walked up to Zhu Nian with his hands behind his back, and said with a smile: "Nian'er's singing voice is like heaven, why don't you sing?"
"I won't sing it to anyone!" Zhu Nian muttered softly in a voice that he could only hear.
"Nian'er, what are you talking about?" Looking at Zhu Nian's lips that didn't move for a moment, Ling Hu An asked suspiciously.
"It's fine. Zhu Nian's eyes looked into the distance, and replied casually.
"Linghu Gongzi came to visit so late, what can he do?" Zhu Nian asked loudly first.
Then she stood up again, walked up to Ling Hu'an, and said in a voice that could only be heard by two people: "There are still people from the emperor in the dark, aren't you suspicious of coming to my courtyard at this time?"
"No problem. Ling Hu'an smiled and whispered into Zhu Nian's ear, "I don't care about this little thing." ”
"I'll take care of you! I'm afraid you'll affect me!" Zhu Nian took a few steps back, separated from Ling Hu'an a little distance, and rolled his eyes at Ling Hu'an.
"Okay, I'm not messing with you. Ling Hu'an smiled and said solemnly: "I came this time, and there is indeed something wrong. ”
"What?" asked Zhu Nian in disgust.
"Xiang Xin'er, you should have already received an invitation to the Green Lantern Festival!" Ling Hu'an said, "I came this time just to invite you to be my female companion." ”
"Female companion?" Zhu Nian's eyes widened, and he pointed at himself in surprise.
"yes, that's you. Ling Hu'an nodded innocently.
"What are you kidding? Why should I be your female companion? It's not that I haven't received an invitation!" Zhu Nian said in disgust, "I also have an invitation, and I can go as a separate individual." ”