The night is thick, the lights are bright, and the streets are bustling with tourists and noise. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 infoThe two exchanged a few words of greeting, and they were speechless for a while. Qiu Yinming felt that he had a lot to say, but he was afraid that he would be incoherent, so it took a long time to finish the manuscript and slowly tell her some customs and historical allusions about the capital. From the entrance of the lamp market all the way to the south, the scene on the side of the road becomes more and more prosperous, and you can often see the families of dignitaries traveling together, silk brocade, gold and silver beads, which makes people dizzy. The young lady gradually became more comfortable, and when she encountered new things, she would discuss them with him with great interest. Listening to her voice, the lights around her seemed to be more pleasant. The market was crowded with people, and the two were often close together, and several times the breeze ruffled a few strands of her hair and went around his sleeves, which tickled his heart.

Unconsciously, the two of them had walked to the east of the Hanlin Courtyard on the bank of the Jade River. The quiet riverside on weekdays also gathers many people in the capital who travel with their families. Elaborately dressed women and girls carried lanterns to walk on the bridge, but they were sick, and laughter echoed on the river. The children are busy putting river lanterns on the small pier by the water, and the candles on the water are full of candles, reflecting the bright moon in the water, as if the stars are close in front of them.

When he first came to Beijing to serve in the Hanlin Academy, Qiu Yinming still had some feelings for this place, thinking that he and Dongfang Yan were two Jinshi and first, and the scenery came here after a few days. Three years have passed in a blink of an eye, although he has been promoted several levels in a row, and everyone says that he has a good future, but he himself often misses the original days. At this time, looking at the Hanlin Academy across the river, Qiu Yinming told Miss about his acquaintance with Dongfang brothers and sisters, and then accompanied Dongfang Yan all the way from Nanjing to Beijing to catch the exam. Speaking of the fact that when he was doing editing in the Hanlin Academy, he once overturned the inkstone for his subordinates, and when he stole cinnabar from the Criminal Department to revise the emperor's Zhu Criticism, the young lady smiled: "You really know how to pick a good time." ”

Qiu Yinming said: "It's not easy to find a good job, so naturally you have to pay attention everywhere and seek a long-term career." ”

The young lady said: "Have you ever thought that if you hadn't met someone from the Dongfang family at the beginning, where would you be now?" ”

Qiu Yinming smiled, shook his head and said, "No." Life is in the world, go with the flow, and the past is useless. Have you ever thought about what would happen if Ling Zun hadn't sent you to Xuandu at the beginning? ”

The young lady raised her eyes and looked at him and said, "Uncle Zhao has so many mouths, what did he say to you that day?" ”

Qiu Yinming said: "He said a lot of good things about you, saying that your marksmanship is shocking, and you cry ghosts and gods." He was very dissatisfied with Ling Zun sending you to Xuandu, and said, you are better than Ling Zun. After that, seeing that she was silent, he said, "But you asked him to come to me for a drink?" ”

The young lady immediately turned her face sideways, looked at the moon in the water, and said, "Don't guess, my lord. ”

Qiu Yinming knew that she was being said by herself, and she no longer embarrassed her, but said, "Have you ever blamed Ling Zun for doing this?" ”

The young lady thought for a moment and said, "I hated it when I was a child, but then I didn't hate it." If I hadn't gone to Xuandu, I'm afraid I would have died at the hands of others. In fact, his father has his own hardships. In a place like the Xihai League, the weak eat the strong, and without strength, it will not be able to gain a foothold. Even if it seemed cruel at first, it would be worth it if it could be exchanged for the peace of all. ”

The moonlight and candlelight on the water floated on her cheeks and neck. Qiu Yinming couldn't help but think of the years when he was a teenager and died at sea, once he made a choice, there was no way out, and he had to survive only by becoming a strong man wholeheartedly, which was somewhat similar to her. But she had a choice, but she had no choice. What's more, her father dotes on his half-sister very much, and if she is someone else, how can she not complain. She said so indifferently, a sentence of "worth it", which made people admire. Looking at her beautiful jade, like a polished side face, admiration and infinite love was born, and melted into my heart with the light and shadow around her.

At this time, the young lady turned her head and asked, "My lord said that there are a few friends in the capital, why did you come out alone during the Shangyuan Festival?" It's out of place. ”

Qiu Yinming came back to his senses and said, "I won't tell you, I've been a little restless these days. The young lady probably didn't know that the emperor was seriously ill, but he refused to make a prince. Recently, the controversy between the DPRK and China has become more and more intense, and it seems that something has not been normal recently, and I am worried that there will be a big change. Actually, there is nothing else, I am afraid that a loyal minister will be framed. ”

"Which loyal servant?" The young lady asked.

"Lord Yu Qian, the secretary of the military department. It was Lord Yu who attacked the city of Warat, led the defense of the Beijing Division, and saved the people. The relationship between the Lord and the current Holy Lord seems to be very good, but the Holy Lord may not be dead soon, and if there is any change, the people who were excluded back then will definitely take the opportunity to come forward and redouble their revenge. Lord Yu is too upright and has offended many people, and I am afraid that something will happen to him. ”

"Your Excellency is also worried."

Qiu Yinming nodded and said, "I hope so too." But I still have a bad premonition. As soon as he mentioned Warat Country, Qiu Yinming remembered the assassination of Ye Xian again, and changed his words and said: "Miss, with all due respect, is it Miss who was assassinated three years ago?" ”

The young lady was not taboo and said, "That was the first mission I took over in the Xihai League. Speaking of this, her expression became a little serious, "At that time, I had just left Xuandu, and my father handed over that task to me and Mr. Qi. Mr. Qi is resourceful, and I just have some force. ”

Qiu Yinming said: "In this way, Miss is also the benefactor of the people of the Central Plains. ”

The young lady shook her head and said, "Where." At that time, the country of Warat was no longer as united as it was at the beginning. Even if he doesn't die first, it is impossible to attack the Central Plains again with the strength of the whole country. His assassination merely ended the struggle for power in his country. For the Western Sea League, these are just means of making a living. I...... There is no way. She sighed lightly, "Although this kind of life is not an ordinary life, at least it can feed the leaders and subordinates of all walks of life, so that everyone can live in peace." ”

Qiu Yinming saw that she seemed to be a little depressed, so he hurriedly stopped mentioning it, and said instead: "You have lived in the capital for a while, do you still like it?" ”

The young lady smiled, "Of course it's good here. The climate is mild and there are many products. When I came with my father this time, I realized why those northern ethnic groups always wanted to march into the Central Plains. My father gathered his men to come with him this time, firstly, to clear the portal, and secondly, more importantly, to find an opportunity to get acquainted with the leaders of some big gangs and families. We have deep roots in the northwest and a vast territory, and it would be a good thing if we could expand our business scope through the commercial contacts between the Central Plains and the West. A few days ago, my father told me that he wanted to meet people from the Oriental family. ”

When Qiu Yinming heard this, he smiled and said, "Ling Zun has a good eye. If my friend from the Oriental family is willing, I can ask Mr. Qi to talk to her first. ”

At this time, I don't know who shouted, "Look at it, look at it, there are fireworks over there!" ”

Sure enough, a few flames of light suddenly flashed in the sky to the south of the Jade River, and then the golden light shone brightly, blooming like a chrysanthemum, and then flickering and falling, like a goddess scattering flowers, attracting everyone's applause, and the children who put the lights on the riverside were dancing and running towards the place where the fireworks were released. The two also followed the flow of people in the direction of Zhengyangmen.

The further you go, the more brilliant the fireworks, large and small fireworks burst one after another, and the crowd erupted in cheers.

Qiu Yinming inadvertently turned his head and saw that Miss was the same as the people around her, with a bright smile on her face, her eyes were illuminated by colorful fireworks, and she looked up at the falling sparks in the sky with novelty, and suddenly her thought moved, and she said in her ear: "That day, when you were sitting behind the screen, talking and talking, and when you couldn't speak, I really wanted to push the screen away and see your expression." ”

The young lady's face suddenly turned red, and then she pretended to be calm and said, "You are bold. Who dares to be so presumptuous as you, why did you keep staring at me that day, hurting me, harming everyone......" said in a very small voice, and simply turned his head away, looking at the fireworks by himself. Qiu Yinming laughed in her heart, it was clear that she was the first, but now she didn't have to expose it.

After a while, seeing that her face recovered, Qiu Yinming said, "Miss, can you tell Fang Ming?" ”

"My name is 'rain return', the rain of rain, the return of return." The young lady said softly.

Qiu Yinming said: "Say goodbye today, I don't know when we will see each other again." Mademoiselle, may you let me do my letter? ”

Hengyu hesitated for a moment and said, "If I don't let you, won't you have to make trouble again." Reaching out and taking out an inch-high seal from his bosom, he handed it to him and said, "This is the seal of the Xihai League, as long as the seal is stamped on the fire paint of the seal." If you write to me, just give it to Baoshun Qianzhuang. ”

Qiu Yinming took the seal, and before he could say thank you, he heard someone shouting: "Sister." Sister. We're here. It was Heng Zining's voice. The two of them followed the prestige, and saw Qi Mutian and the other four people standing on the opposite side of the street. Heng Zining waved to them and walked towards this side, and after a while, he was in front of him. Heng Zining took Heng Yuhuan's hand and said, "Why did you come?" Hey? Didn't my sister go buy tea? What about tea? Hengyu also said: "I forgot." ”

Heng Zining raised the oiled paper bag in his other hand to her, and said, "You didn't go with us, I brought some back for you, it's really delicious." ”

Hengyu also smiled politely: "I will definitely accompany you next time." ”

Heng Zining said to Qiu Ming: "Lord Qiu, have you neglected my sister?" ”

Qiu Yinming didn't expect her to say this, and said with a smile: "How dare I." I still have friends going to the meeting, so let's leave it at that. ”

Heng Zining said: "You don't dare." ”

Qiu Yinming looked at Heng Yuhuan, only to see her pursing her lips and smiling, so she didn't hear it, and Zhengse said to her sisters: "The two of you go slowly." See you another day. Hengyu also bowed to him a little and said, "Take care." "Take Heng Zining and walk across the street. Qiu Yinming opened his palm, and saw a quaint tiger stripe engraved on the bottom of the seal, and the seal still carried her body temperature. So he put the seal in the palm of his hand, turned around and walked towards Deyue Tower, but he still thought in his heart: the rain is still there, the rain is still ......

Deyue Building was already full at this time, Qiu Yinming went straight to the third floor after entering the door, and sure enough, the Dongfang brothers and sisters and Wuwei were chatting on the window seats, and there were several exquisite dishes on the table, as well as two pots of warm wine.

"Chengxian, why did you come?" Dongfang Yan said, pouring him a glass of wine.

Qiu Yinming said: "Isn't this still coming?" ”

Dongfang Lin said: "Who told you not to come out with us, you missed the best Ningbo glutinous rice balls in the capital." ”

Wuwei said: "It's okay, I'll go with you next time." ”

Dongfang Lin said: "Do you know? We saw Qi Mutian, he took two beauties with him......"

At this time, it is the most lively time, the street market is full of colorful lanterns, full of white silk jackets, silver moths and snow willows. From afar, many young women in front of Zhengyang Gate rushed to touch the nails, praying for an early birth of a noble son in the coming year. Suddenly, the sound of firecrackers sounded, the silver flowers of the fire trees splashed in all directions, and several fireworks rose into the air, and the air bloomed with five-colored brilliance. At this time, I don't know who lit a large number of fireworks not far away, and suddenly the flowers were in full bloom, green as frost, purple as electricity, crimson as sun, white as snow, shining as dark as day, and more afterflames fell one after another, and everyone looked up and praised, and everything around them turned into stars like rain in an instant.