Thousands of trees bloom at night in the east wind, and BMW carved cars are full of fragrance.

The stars are like rain, the fish and dragon dance, and the lanterns are noisy.

Shangyuan Festival is the most lively and festive time of the year for the people of Shangdu City.

Every household will light a special lamp next to their door.

Men, women and children will travel together, go to the street to enjoy the lanterns, guess the lantern riddles, watch a hundred juggling, eat, drink and chat about the world.

For talented and beautiful people, this night is the best time for people to talk to each other after dusk.

This night, it is still a city that never sleeps.

The climax of all the noisy and lively is naturally that the emperor and queen will climb the Weiyang Tower outside the main gate of the palace at the same time, and enjoy the night view of Shangyuan with the people and participate in the grand event.

Upstairs in Weiyang, Qingxi held Xiao Yizheng's arm and overlooked the various lanterns on Xijin Avenue.

Xiao Yizheng stretched out his hand to wrap his hand around her shoulder, and held Xiao Yiran with the other hand, smiling contentedly and calmly.

The emperor and empress were standing in the middle of the tower and waving to the people downstairs, and the people below the city broke out into bursts of cheers.

Xiao Yihe on the side also raised his hand frequently, and his complexion was warm.

Shen Tong was still in confinement, so he did not accompany him to appear on the city tower.

Qingxi thought about the scene when she deliberately said goodbye to her yesterday, and her nose was a little pantothenic.

This time, Shen Tong had a lot of deficits inside, and he was originally as delicate as a flower, but now he looks as haggard as if he is about to wither and wither.

Xiao Chengqian's eyes in swaddling clothes were fixed, and he was still quiet without crying or making trouble.

"Heng'er, is Brother Ling going to Sujiang too?" She asked.

Qingxi nodded: "We will leave tomorrow, and my brother should wait for the opening of the dynasty and hand over the matters in charge of Dali Temple before leaving for his post." ”

"It's fine." Shen Tong's eyes dimmed a little: "I used to hear you talk about the mountains and rivers there...... He likes it, you all like it...... On the prince's side, I will pay attention to the persuasion. ”

"Nope." Qingxi blurted out the block.

She originally thought that Shen Tong could be his wife and could reconcile the contradictions between the prince and Xiao Yizheng at the right time, but now she has changed her mind.

After hearing the conversation between the queen and the crown prince again, she realized that if the prince already had a grudge against Xiao Yizheng, this mustard was by no means formed today. And Shen Tong is also involved with the Ling family, if the prince thinks one more step, then he will be suspicious of Shen Tong.

Shen Tong can't be put in a situation where her husband is suspicious.

What's more, the emaciated Shen Tong now makes her feel distressed and worried, how can she bear to let her worry about these things.

"Sister Tong, don't get involved in the affairs of the court. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and my prince will also take care of their problems. Nowadays, you just need to take care of your children and take care of your body. ”

Shen Tong stared at her for a while, his expression was sad, and he nodded slightly.

"Sixth sister-in-law, look, fireworks are on."

Xiao Yiran's soft call made Qingxi quickly come back to his senses.

The fireworks in the sky scattered in all directions, and the bright light shone on her eyes, as if a little star had fallen, dazzling.

"Your Majesty, this year's Shangyuan fireworks have changed more than last year." The queen said with a smile.

Xiao Zhe raised his eyes and looked into the distance, his eyes were gentle and ethereal, and he didn't make a sound for a long time.

Xiao Yihe replied: "This year, the scale of the fireworks workshop in Jinzhou has expanded, the income of the local people engaged in this work has increased, and the craftsmanship in all aspects has improved a lot. ”

The queen took her eyes off the emperor's face, hiding a trace of unhappiness well, and nodded at Xiao Yihe with a smile. "It can be seen that our Dacheng's national strength is strong again."

The cheers of the people who looked up at the fireworks under the city tower were higher and higher, so it was not lively.

Xiao Yiran also opened his eyes wide, and let out exclamations from time to time.

This is the first time he has climbed the Weiyang Tower on the Shangyuan Festival when he is so old. In the past, Concubine Nian never attended such a bustle, and naturally he was not allowed to participate.

Xiao Yizheng touched his little head and asked, "Do you want to go shopping on Xijin Street?" ”

"Is that okay?" Xiao Yiran's eyes were shining, and he asked him hesitantly and carefully.

Xiao Yizheng raised his eyebrows: "Of course." ”

He glanced at the emperor and said, "After the father and the mother return to the palace later, we will go shopping, and the sixth brother will win you a flower."

Lamp. ”

"What about mine?" Qingxi immediately asked.

Xiao Yizheng was stunned and immediately laughed. "Yes, there are."

Xiao Yiran hurriedly said: "Sixth sister-in-law, don't worry, Xiao Qi won't fight with you." ”

Qingxi blushed and smiled embarrassedly.

The laughter of the three of them quickly attracted Xiao Zhe's attention.

He looked sideways at Xiao Yizheng, who was not far away, with a loving gaze.

Xiao Yihe looked at him like this, and his face moved slightly.

The queen coughed lightly and said with a smile: "Did Rokuro say something humorous and humorous to make the beauty smile?" ”

Xiao Yizheng smiled and said: "Niangniang makes fun of me as much as you want, don't make fun of her, she is very thin-skinned." ”

Qingxi hurriedly glared at him.

The queen covered her mouth and chuckled.

The two looked at the people around them with envy.

Xiao Zhe also raised the corners of his mouth and nodded with a smile.

After a while, he walked to their side, stared at Xiao Yizheng, and slowly said, "Liulang, you will leave Beijing tomorrow, and you don't need to go to the palace to say goodbye." ”

"Father......" Xiao Yizheng smiled and was slightly surprised.

Whether it is etiquette or emotional needs, they should go to the palace to say goodbye. t.

Xiao Zhe smiled and waved his hand, interrupting him.

"I tell you two words today, you and I can speak, father and son. Don't you bother with all that red tape? ”

"Saying goodbye to my father is not red tape."

Xiao Zhe smiled: "Okay, when did you become so vain." ”

Xiao Yizheng and Qingxi were both stunned.

It really doesn't seem like it came from the mouth of the emperor.

"Liulang, it's a common thing for you to walk the rivers and lakes, and I'm not worried. This goes to Sujiang, a rich and intoxicating place, but also at ease. Bring all the things you need to bring, and enjoy yourself when you go out, and don't worry about me. Remember, we just want you to be safe and happy in this life. Xiao Zhe's tone was gentle, but full of affection.

Xiao Yizheng understands that the "we" in his mouth refers to him and his mother.

He looked at his father deeply, and his heart was mixed.

The emperor's temples were white, his figure was emaciated, and the look in his eyes was no longer what it used to be.

His father was already old.

He gave off on his legs, got down on his knees, and bowed deeply.

Qingxi and Xiao Yiran also knelt down.

"The words of the father, the son wrote down. I hope that my father and emperor will take care, and my son and wife will pray for you wherever they are, and they will definitely come back to see you from time to time. ”

Xiao Zhe bent over and beckoned: "Get up, get up." ”

Xiao Yizheng held his arm and bent his voice.

Xiao Zhe looked at Xiao Yiran, took his hand, and said in a kind voice: "Xiao Qi, my father didn't take care of you, and I can't help you." In the future, follow your sixth brother, read thousands of books and travel thousands of miles, learn the way of sages, stand up and stand up, know the well-being of the people, and become a pillar of the future. ”

Xiao Yiran's palms were full of sweat, his heart was pounding, he looked at Xiao Zhe in a daze, and then nodded heavily.

Xiao Zhe sighed deeply, "Okay, you also go to separate from the crown prince." ”

Xiao Yizheng took Xiao Yiran's hand and walked towards the crown prince.

Qingxi was originally stepping to follow, but when he passed by the emperor, he was stopped by the emperor.

"I'm a little tired, you go with me to the warm pavilion to sit down, I have something for you to take to Sujiang."

After saying that, he walked towards the warm pavilion.

Qingxi had to follow.

As soon as he entered the warm pavilion, Xiao Zhe instructed Guo Rui to fetch things.

He turned around and said softly, "Say hello to your grandfather and grandmother on behalf of me." ”

Qingxi was stunned for a moment, blinking his eyes and looking directly at the emperor.

Xiao Zhe's gaze crossed her and saw that the queen outside the warm pavilion was smiling and talking to Xiao Yizheng.

The door of the warm pavilion was open, and they could also see the inside of the pavilion.

Xiao Zhe lowered his voice and said, "I want you to make a promise: no matter what happens in the future, you will be by Liulang's side and accompany him to old age." As you said: share the wind and rain, not separated. ”

Qingxi frowned, why did the emperor deliberately and suddenly say this to her.

Xiao Zhe's gaze was heavy, and he gradually revealed his dignity.

He was waiting for her reply, and apparently he could only hear one answer.

"The minister's daughter-in-law agreed: accompany him and never abandon him."

Qingxi solemnly promised.

Xiao Zhe's gaze softened and bowed slightly.

At this time, Guo Rui approached and handed over a small and delicate makeup box.

"This is a gift for your grandfather." Xiao Zhe motioned for her to accept it.

Qingxi wanted to excuse herself, but Xiao Zhe followed up and sealed her mouth.

"It's a holy decree, take it back."

Qingxi had to take it respectfully.

Xiao Zhe looked at her with a smile and said sincerely: "Good boy, thank you, thank you for bringing happiness to Liulang." ”

After the emperor and empress returned to the palace, the crown prince also returned to the East Palace.

Xiao Zhe's words outlined the sorrow and farewell, although Xiao Yizheng was a little uneasy, but because he agreed that Xiao Yiran wanted to take him to the Shangyuan Night Market, it was not easy to break his promise.

So, he held Qingxi in his right hand and Xiao Yiran in his left hand, and walked into the lively crowd of lantern watchers.

Xiao Yiran was also a little unable to let go at first, but as the festive and lively atmosphere around him was warm, he gradually dissipated the dull feeling, and began to look left and right, curious about everything.

In front of the lantern riddle square, Qingxi rolled his eyes, smiled and said to Xiao Yizheng: "If you go out, you will definitely come out on top, isn't there no suspense." Or, let's compare two to two? ”

"No way!" Xiao Yizheng refused. "Okay, I'll win the lantern for you."

How can the daughter-in-law make a move to win the lantern? Absolutely not.

"So, you're still worried about losing to me!" Qingxi shook his head and said.

Xiao Yizheng raised his eyebrows and smiled: "Radical generals." ”

"Then you can't take the bait?" Qingxi asked with a smile.

"Sixth brother, I also want to know, which one is better, you or the sixth sister-in-law?" Xiao Yiran raised his head and said.

Xiao Yizheng gave him a blank look.

Before he could do anything, the kid began to question his abilities!

"It's not good to spoil you all, come on." He's confident.

When Xiao Yiran counted a hundred on the side, the two started a crazy game of guessing lantern riddles.

Xiao Yiran looked left and right while counting, feeling that the rhythm of counting could not keep up with the pace of their movement.

More and more people watched the surrounding area, all of whom were curious about the results of the match between this unparalleled couple, and cheered them on from time to time.

"A hundred." Xiao Yiran's voice fell.

Xiao Yizheng raised his eyes to look at Qingxi, and raised the inscription sign in his hand that he had taken off.

"Go check the mystery and see who guesses the most."

The crowd gathered around the two men and went to the magistrate.

The two of them took up their pens and wrote down the answers on their respective sticks.

Qingxi was the first to answer, and then Xiao Yizheng also put pen to paper.

After some checking, Qingxi picked 22 signatures and answered 22 questions correctly, while Xiao Yizheng picked one more and answered one more question correctly.

Everyone cheered, no matter whether they won or lost, they all sincerely praised the two talents.

"Sixth brother, sixth sister-in-law, so amazing!" Xiao Yiran smiled widely, and he was very happy.

Qingxi looked at Xiao Yizheng suspiciously.

Xiao Yizheng smiled brightly and said to the magistrate: "We have answered more than 40 questions correctly, if you and I have so many colorful heads, I'm afraid you will go home and cry." So, how about I just need those two lanterns? ”

The magistrate couldn't ask for it, and he said yes again and again.

"Xiaoqi, take your sixth sister-in-law to choose the lamp." Xiao Yizheng said proudly.

Xiao Yiran carried two lamps and walked on the way back to King Heng's Mansion with satisfaction.

Qingxi asked Xiao Yizheng all the way: "Did you deliberately win only one question against me?" ”

Xiao Yizheng asked her rhetorically: "Don't you like lanterns?" Why don't you mention it yourself? ”

"Who says I like it?" Qingxi raised her eyebrows: "I just want you to remember you and me all the time." ”

Xiao Yizheng said: "Oh? So you're eating Xiao Qi's vinegar for it? ”

Qingxi snorted lightly and chased after Xiao Qi.

Xiao Yizheng looked at the big and small figures, satisfied with peace of mind.

He turned around and looked at the hustle and bustle of Shangdu City, and said silently: Goodbye to the rivers and lakes, there will be a period later.

(The first volume is finished, and the story of the next volume will continue tomorrow)