On the ninth day of October, Jingcheng's annual lantern show officially began.

Early in the morning, many people go out to the streets to buy their favorite lanterns and prepare to go to the Han River to place them at night.

Gu An and Mu Wanqin also went out early, ready to buy lanterns.

But this time it wasn't just the two of them, Cheng Mo and Ruoyi, Leng Wushuang and the fourth princess also walked together.

Originally, Gu An didn't agree to let the fourth princess show up, but he couldn't resist the princess's repeated requests, and Leng Wushuang didn't know why he was bribed by the princess, and he spoke for her.

Seeing that several people agreed to this matter, Gu An no longer insisted on his own opinions, and simply agreed to the princess's request.

Besides, there are very few people in Jingcheng who have seen the true appearance of the princess, so there is naturally no need to worry about safety, and with Leng Wushuang guarding by the side, it is even more foolproof!

Gu An looked at everyone's excited appearance, and also smiled helplessly.

Since the departure from Yongcheng, there have been constant turmoil along the way, and everyone is worried, and it is rare to relax and play like today.

So Gu An is also ready to let everyone have a good rest and relax in the past few days.

Zhang Chi has a degree, and he can do things more securely.

Ruoyi excitedly took Mu Wanyu's hand and kept talking there, like a naughty child.

"Miss, do you think we have anything to eat when we go out?"

As soon as I heard this girl's three sentences, she didn't leave the bank, and her mouth was full of food.

Mu Wanqin was also very helpless, so she could only say: "Naturally, there are, at the lantern festival at night, there will be many kinds of snacks, you can eat as much as you want!" ”

Ruoyi danced happily and jumped up: "yes, that's great." Miss, you are so good to me. ”

Gu An was a little apprehensive on the side, Leng Wushuang and the fourth princess chatted with laughter; Mu Wanqin was entangled by Ruoyi girl, and only he and Cheng Mo were left aside.

He looked at Cheng Mo on the side, and he lost interest in laughing with him.

So he said to the people, "Let's go, let's go to the street in a carriage first." ”

The others nodded their heads.

Cheng Mo followed Mu Wanqin silently.

After Mu Wanqin and Ruoyi got into the carriage, Cheng Mo sat in the driver's seat, driving the carriage for Mu Wanqin as a groom.

When Gu An was about to go up, Cheng Mo stopped him: "It's already full!" ”

Gu An looked at Mu Wanqin, who was talking and laughing with Ruoyi, she didn't notice her situation at all, and then looked at Leng Wushuang's side, and saw that Leng Wushuang also drove for the princess.

He was about to go to the princess's carriage when he was stopped by Leng Wushuang.

Leng Wushuang smiled and said, "Why don't you take Miss Wanqin's carriage!" ”

Gu An was suddenly in a little unhappy mood. So he took his horse out, got on it, and rode ahead of him.

Mu Wanqin naturally saw this situation in the carriage, and a smile appeared on her face.

Today's matter is a farce that several of them discussed and deliberately played tricks on Gu An.

This also killed Gu An's sharp spirit.

Because lately he's been a little carried away and a little carried away.

Naturally, the princess can't travel with such a simple manpower, there are only a few guards to protect on the surface, and there are still masters guarding in the dark.

The group set off towards the market.

said that after Zhao Qian left Gu An and the two that day, his image of the two was extremely profound. When I returned home, I was going to inquire about the news of the two, but there was no useful information.

In the end, I had no choice but to talk to my father Zhao Wenbo and uncle Zhao Wenxuan about it.

Zhao Wenbo is the head of the household department of the Chu State, and Zhao Wenxuan is the squire of the Ministry of Rites. Both of them are important ministers of the Chu State, and they know more about the recent situation in Jingcheng than Zhao Qian.

When he heard him say the names of those two people, he had doubts.

Especially Mu Qingmu Shaobai, who Mu Wanqin turned into, that was an example of the list of missions in the Southern Tang Dynasty.

And Zhao Wenxuan, as the waiter of the Ministry of Rites, is a colleague with Wei Jingxuan, so he naturally knows that Mu Shaobai is the school secretary of the Southern Tang Dynasty mission.

Therefore, he suspected that the person named Gu Chen was Gu An.

Judging from the information they obtained, this Mu Shaobai was Gu An's best friend, and the two often walked together.

Zhao Wenxuan and Zhao Wenbo glanced at each other, their eyes were full of surprise, they didn't expect that their nephew (son), who was not doing his job, could actually befriend Gu An, it was really an unexpected joy.

Like Wei Jingxuan, they are dissatisfied with what His Majesty is doing today, but they have the heart but are powerless, so they want to seek a new way out.

They didn't put all their sustenance on Gu An's body like Wei Jingxuan, because they were wealthy families and had been deeply rooted in the Chu State, and it was impossible to change their doors easily.

Therefore, it is impossible to let them take refuge in Gu An.

However, cooperation is either impossible, or there has never been a chance.

Now they didn't expect this opportunity to be provided by Zhao Qian, which made them extremely happy.

Zhao Wenbo then smiled and said, "Didn't you ask them to go to the lantern show tonight?" Get ready early! Isn't Xuan'er okay? You can wear Xuan'er and go with you! ”

Zhao Wenxuan nodded on the side.

Xuan'er is his daughter, named Zhao Xuan, and is Zhao Qian's cousin.

Zhao Wenbo did not remind his son about Gu An, but let him approach naturally, sneak into the night with the wind, and moisturize things silently.

They naturally understand that deliberately making friends will be self-defeating, and it is better to let their son not know.

As for how to contact Gu An and them in the future, there is an opportunity for this, and he is not in a hurry.

Because Gu An still needs to stay in Chu for a long time, after all, the princess of the Southern Tang Dynasty marries the crown prince Xiang Jue, it is not child's play, a set of etiquette system, and all kinds of red tape will take a long time.

Zhao Qian thought that his father was just telling him as usual, but he didn't think about it so much, so he nodded and agreed.

At this time, Zhao Wenxuan said: "If you have the opportunity, you can bring these two friends of yours to sit at home!" ”

Zhao Qian didn't expect his uncle to make this suggestion, but he still nodded yes.

He didn't understand how his father and uncle were so unusually today, and they were so concerned about their own affairs, so he naturally wouldn't understand his father and uncle's thoughts.

I just didn't think about it anymore and went out alone.

Zhao Wenxuan said to Zhao Wenbo with a smile: "Big brother, this time Qian'er has done a good thing!" ”

Zhao Wenbo was also happy when he heard his younger brother say this, he had always been very worried about his son here, but Zhao Qian just had no intention of making a name, but instead made some "fox friends and dog friends" who did nonsense all day long.

In his eyes, except for the examination to gain fame, everything else is not doing a proper job.

However, this time, he befriended Gu An with his son, so he was also a lot more tolerant of Zhao Qian, feeling that he was not useless, and he still played a role at the critical moment.

Zhao Wenbo also nodded and said: "If Qian'er can be attentive to fame, I have no regrets!" ”

The Zhao family is such a lone seedling as Zhao Qian, so they naturally care about his future very much.

And the Zhao family will need Zhao Qian to support him in the future, so they naturally need to cultivate him, but unfortunately this kid just doesn't listen to persuasion.

Zhao Qian naturally didn't know what his father was talking to his uncle, and at this moment he was coming to his cousin's residence and told Zhao Xuan what his father and uncle had said.

Zhao Xuan happily gave Zhao Qian a hug and said with a smile: "Brother, you are so good!" I'm dying of boredom, but I'm finally able to get out of the house this time. ”

Zhao Qian also had a headache when he saw his sister like this.

His sister is not as gentle and virtuous as other girls, but a little naughty and playful.

And he didn't tease him less, but every time he was punished by his father.

But he didn't really get angry, but liked this naughty sister.

This is a rare true temperament, without the intrigue of other big families, but a happy enjoyment.

Zhao Qian deliberately said seriously: "You must not run around, you must be obedient, otherwise I won't take you there!" This time I've got two friends along, so don't tease them! ”

"Got it, got it!"

Zhao Xuan agreed, but seeing that she was excited, she was listening to Zhao Qian's words, and her heart was full of going out to play.

Zhao Qian was helpless, but he still reminded: "Don't make trouble when you go out!" ”

Zhao Xuan glanced at him, and said impatiently: "Are you annoyed, let's leave early!" ”

Zhao Qian had no choice but to follow her wishes and take her out of the house.

As soon as she left the house, Zhao Xuan'er jumped up happily: "yes, it's finally out, I'm almost stuffy!" ”

And a carriage was already waiting for them at the door.

When the servant saw the two, he hurried over to salute, and then helped them into the carriage.

Jingcheng is the most lively on this day, and it is overcrowded.

When they arrived at the market, they were blocked by a dense crowd of people, so they had no choice but to walk there.

And Gu An and others are also in this situation.

The place agreed between Zhao Qian and Gu An and others was in Huiyan Tower, which was a teahouse.

"Brother Gu, Brother Mu!"

As soon as Zhao Qian arrived at the Yan Tower, he saw Gu An and Mu Wanqin, so he took Zhao Xuan forward to say hello.

"Brother Zhao!" Gu An and the others also greeted Zhao Qian.

Immediately, Zhao Qian pointed at Zhao Xuan and said to Gu An: "This is the sister, Zhao Xuan!" Xuan'er has almost seen the two sons. ”

Zhao Xuan's big eyes swept around Gu An and Mu Wanqin, and then saluted the two and said, "Xuan'er has seen two big brothers!" ”

Gu An and Mu Wanqin also smiled and nodded in return: "Sister Xuan'er is good!" ”

They also liked this Zhao Xuan very much, her eyes were extremely aura and full of vitality.

Gu An also introduced Leng Wushuang and the others to Zhao Qian.

After a few people got acquainted, they ate breakfast in the teahouse.

Jingcheng is overcrowded now, and they didn't expect this scene, so they are not in a hurry to buy lanterns.

Instead, they sat and chatted for a while, and each talked about the recent events.

Suddenly, Zhao Xuan stood up and walked back and forth beside Mu Wanqin, her nose sniffing something all the time!

Zhao Qian's heart suddenly suddenly, and he hurriedly apologized to Mu Wanqin and said: "Don't worry about Mu Gongzi, my sister has always been naughty and has no malice!" ”

Mu Wanqin shook her head with a smile and said, "It's okay!" ”

At this time, Zhao Xuan suddenly said: "Big brother, why is there a fragrance on your body, it smells good!" I want it too! ”

Mu Wanqin smiled dumbly and explained, "Sister Xuan'er is talking about this sachet!" ”

As she spoke, she untied a sachet from her waist, held it in her hand, and said to Zhao Xuan: "This sachet is a spice I bought from the herb garden in Yipintang in Yongcheng in the Southern Tang Dynasty. If you like it, then give it to you! ”

Zhao Xuan's eyes lit up, and he took it very happily and hung it on his waist.

Zhao Qian's face turned dark, this Zhao Xuan is too ignorant, how can he take other people's things casually!

As soon as he wanted to speak, he heard Mu Wanqin say: "Brother Zhao doesn't have to care, this is just a gadget, I think Sister Xuan'er also likes it very much, it's just a sachet, she likes it!" ”

Zhao Qian then thanked Mu Wanqin and said, "Thank you Mu Gongzi, my sister has been spoiled by the elders since she was a child, which makes you laugh!" ”

Gu An said at this time: "I think Sister Xuan'er is really temperamental, it's rare, Brother Zhao don't blame her!" ”

Zhao Qian saw that they didn't care and relaxed, and the atmosphere suddenly became a lot more lively.

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