Three days before and after the Shangyuan Festival, Chang'an canceled the curfew, celebrated all night, people watched the lanterns, sang and enjoyed all night, which can be said to be the most lively time of the year. Because there is no curfew, the Shangyuan Festival is even more anticipated than Chinese New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Almost no one misses such a good time, whether it is the common people or the dignitaries, they want to go to the middle of the market. No matter how crowded it is, it can't stop the enthusiasm and excitement of everyone.

It was also the night of Shangyuan, but Wang Zixian lived quite quietly. Wang Ziling and Wang Zimu were too busy attending the Yang family's banquet to pay attention to him, and he was happy to spend the festival with Mr. Song's master and apprentice. Li Da and Ah Liu have already carefully decorated the vine garden, bought a lot of lanterns, and tied them into the appearance of lantern trees and lighthouses, making this exquisite small courtyard brightly lit and adding a bit of vitality.

The prince accompanied Mr. Song to stroll under the lantern tree, enjoying these ordinary lanterns, without the slightest intention of going out to see the excitement. Moreover, enjoying the scenery under the lights seems to be quite interesting in ordinary times. At first, Mr. Song was still holding his long beard, happy for his filial piety, but as the hours got later and later, he couldn't help but look at his disciples frequently.

The noise outside became more and more noisy, but Wang Zixian was still unmoved, as if he didn't feel curious and fresh at all. Mr. Song finally couldn't help but say, "The rare Shangyuan Festival, you actually plan to spend it here?" Why don't you go out to see the East Market, or take a walk before going to the Imperial City? The lantern wheel as high as dozens of zhang, the magnificent lantern tower like a real city tower, and the lamp tree full of jewels and jewels, you may have never seen it? ”

"The disciple has really never seen it, just listening to what the master said, he can imagine how magnificent and majestic it must be." Wang Zixian's reaction was still very bland, "However, I have long heard that hundreds of thousands of people will flock to the streets of Chang'an to watch the lanterns, bustling and crowded. It's too crowded, and I don't know whether it's to look at the lights or people, so it's not lively. ”

Mr. Song couldn't help laughing: "What kind of young man do you look like with your temperament?" A good day like the Shangyuan Festival is also a good time to spend the moon before the flower. If you don't go out for a walk, what if you miss your favorite little lady? It's that you have a high vision, and you can't look down on the idle little lady, so you can't say that you can meet the ladies of high-ranking officials and meet a good relationship? ”

The more he spoke, the more he felt that his disciple was not enlightened, and shook his head: "How can you miss such a fate?" If you regret it in the future, don't complain that the teacher didn't remind you! Accompanying an old man like a teacher to live in Shangyuan, I am afraid that I will be ridiculed if it is passed out! Alas, if the little prince can take you to a feast...... If you can't be a teacher, you don't have to worry...... "He, who is a gentleman, not only has to guide his disciple's studies, but also has to consider his marriage, how busy is he?

Speaking of Li Hui, Wang Zixian's expression moved slightly, and he said with a smile: "Ah Hui went to the palace for a banquet, how can he take me?" He also wanted to accompany him, but unfortunately the night banquet in the palace was not an ordinary banquet, and if he didn't have a certain status, it would be impossible to enter it. At such times, he realizes more clearly that he is too far away from his best friend. Only by advancing to the imperial examination can we gradually get closer.

"Anyway, it's a good thing that you don't have nostalgia for these glory and wealth, and you are drunk with money." Mr. Song suddenly seemed to want to open it, and said, "In this way, as a teacher, you can resign with peace of mind, take you out of Chang'an, and travel around." You've traveled before, but you're still shallow. If you want to truly understand the people's feelings and people's livelihood, you still need to travel thousands of miles, look carefully and think seriously. ”

Wang Zixian couldn't help but be stunned: "Sir...... Want to resign? He knew very well in his heart that Mr. Song's move was not only to restore his freedom, but more importantly, to hone him, improve his knowledge, and expand his horizons. Only by broadening our horizons and understanding the people's feelings and livelihoods can we make our decisions flesh and blood, and stand out in a cluster of flowers. However, after the surprise, there was a strong sense of reluctance.

There is no need to think about it, he already understands very well that he is reluctant to leave Chang'an - just because he is reluctant to leave his best friend Li Hui.

"Now that you have accepted the disciples you like, what good is it to force yourself to stay in the Guozijian?" Mr. Song said leisurely, "My generation should do what he wants, and if he is not suitable for officialdom, he does not need to be forced to stay." As he spoke, he glanced at his disciple: "Fortunately, the little prince woke up as a teacher, otherwise, the teacher would still be trapped in those red tape and rules, and the more he struggles, the deeper he will fall." Although the little county king is a golden branch and jade leaf, he is a spiritual and transparent person. ”

“…… Ah Hui also knows about this? There was a bit of a deep meaning in Wang Zixian's voice, but he didn't seem to notice it.

"Of course, he also agrees with our master and apprentice going out." Mr. Song said, and glanced at his disciple again, "The two of you are close friends, but you have been separated for three or two years, and there will be a long time to get together in the future, why do you want to be such a child!" changed to someone who didn't know, and thought you were a reluctant little lady, worried that she would choose a son-in-law and marry another!! What do you want to do so much? Cheer up for the teacher!! ”

"......" Wang Zixian was stunned, and after a long time, Fang said in a low voice, "Sir, Ah Hui is my only ...... Friend. I am indeed very reluctant to leave him......" Just by saying the word "leave", he already felt extremely difficult. After all, this is not ten days and half a month, but a thousand long days. If he doesn't see him for a day, it's like three autumns, how can he endure such a long separation?

Seeing that he was so depressed, Mr. Song couldn't help laughing: "No matter how reluctant you are, sooner or later you will start your own family!" At that time, how can we get together all day long like we do now? And he said that he would not return to the Junzhou fiefdom, but you would stay in Chang'an, how could you always be with each other - however, even if you are separated from each other at the ends of the world, you are still close friends!! The friendship between life and death is no better than that of husband and wife, and no matter how long you are separated, it will not affect your friendship with each other! ”

"......" Prince Xian's heart moved slightly, but he couldn't help but think: Why can Mr. be so sure? He couldn't imagine that after he left Chang'an, Ah Hui frequently met many strangers and had a deep relationship with them. The more people he got acquainted, the less thoughts and attention he could share. After years of not seeing each other, they have changed, but they don't know anything, how can they not become alienated? At that time, will he still be the only best friend in Ah Hui's heart?! Is his position still unassailable?!

No, he absolutely does not want to accept even the slightest possibility of losing his best friend!!

Seeing the change in the disciple's expression, how could Mr. Song not know that he was still getting into the tip of the horns, and he couldn't extricate himself no matter what? Considering his family background and experience, it is not difficult to understand why he values his only best friend so much. So, Mr. Song had to sigh: "Since you are so reluctant, then give up for the time being." Wait until you're able to leave. You should also think a little more for the little prince - if you can get out of office as soon as possible, you can gather connections to help him, it's better than having almost nowhere to do now! ”

The prince suddenly thought of Princess Anxing and Li Qianniang again, and his eyes were slightly cold: "Mr. is right." However, there are some things that need to be carefully arranged so that the disciples can leave with peace of mind. "At least cut off Princess Anxing's arm, get rid of Li Qianniang, and cultivate some available people, so that he can leave Chang'an temporarily with confidence. Otherwise, leaving Li Hui alone surrounded by wolves, he would always worry about his safety.

Obviously, at such a moment, Wang Langjun never thought of His Royal Highness King Sipu, let alone the rest of the royal family.

"It's so lively outside, but you and I are talking about heavy things...... Mr. Song looked in the direction of the West Market, where the night sky was almost whitened by the lights, "You can accompany the teacher to visit the light market!" "This disciple of his, who is open-minded, is extremely persistent in some things, maybe it is still because his vision is not broad enough? Perhaps, just join in the fun and make more friends to get better.

"Since the gentleman is interested, then the disciple will obey his fate." The prince answered, and gave the order unhurriedly. It would be good to go to the light market, at least he could tell Ah Hui, who had never seen such a scene, carefully, and let him rejoice with him. No, you can even bring him a funny lamp as a gift.

At this time, the night was already a little deeper, but Chang'an City was still full of people, as if no one felt tired, and no one was willing to withdraw from the celebration. The banquet in the palace has also ended temporarily, and the ministers and edicts have left the palace on horseback and chariot. Some were hurrying home, while others were heading straight to the front of the imperial city to enjoy the lanterns. The most majestic lantern wheels, lamp trees and lantern towers stand just outside the south gate of the imperial city. There is also a group of pretty church dancers who play and sing, or dance and whirl, or step on songs, which is enough to feast people's eyes.

After Li Hui had been playing with a group of clan disciples for a few hours, he already felt a little tired. Seeing that Li Jing was busy discussing with them with great interest where to go to watch the lanterns, he couldn't help but sigh lightly in his heart: he was no longer a young man, so he was not keen on these funs. I don't know where their abundant energy comes from, and they seem to be planning to stay awake for the past few days and go all over Chang'an City.

Li Jing noticed that he was a little absent-minded and asked, "Cousin, don't you want to go and see the Lantern Market?" There are new tricks every year, and there are a lot of jugglers, which is very interesting. ”

"Go ahead." Li Hui shook his head, "I'm so sleepy that I want to fall asleep." In addition, there are some people who can't rest assured that grandpa and auntie should send them home. ”

"Now that the streets are crowded with people, returning home is as difficult as trekking through mountains and rivers, so why bother?" Li Jing said, "It's better to let the third uncle and the third uncle live in the palace." Didn't the fifth uncle (Du Shi) arrange the palace room? Everything must be in order, and you don't have to worry. As for sleepiness - hehe, at our age, we don't feel sleepy as long as we have fun! ”

Compared with them, Li Hui is of course more willing to travel with his best friend Wang Zixian, which is more leisurely and more comfortable. It was inconvenient to say such a reason, so he had to say, "You have discussed where to go, and then send someone to inform me." I will rest for a while, and then I will go back to you. ”

Li Jing couldn't force him, so he had to leave with regret. The rest of the clan disciples were not too familiar with him, so they smiled a few words and did not say much ridicule.

After Li Huimu saw them off, he went to the palace to inquire about Li Tai and the Yan family. Hearing that they had all rested in the palace, he thought for a while, but still planned to greet him. Halfway through, he met the emperor's step. The saint who was reclining on the chariot smiled slightly: "Ah Hui, where are you going?" How about accompanying me back to the Temple of Manna to rest? ”