Chapter 43: Fireworks
On the carriage, four people were crammed into a small space, staring at each other and speechless.
An Xiruo and her sister found the guard clothes out of nowhere, they were fat and big, and they didn't fit well on their bodies. His face and body were covered with mud, and his hair was covered with pine branches, which made him look very embarrassed.
Huantong turned out a handkerchief from the small box on the carriage and handed it to An Xiruo.
Everyone no longer sat dry, and the atmosphere in the car eased a lot.
Seeing that everyone had eased up, Huantong asked An Xiruo: "Why did you escape from the palace?" ”
An Xiruo wiped his face for a moment, and then smiled: "On the banks of the Chaoyun River in Kyoto, there are fireworks every year on Chinese New Year's Eve, and it is the most beautiful place in the entire Kyoto City, I want to take Zhi'er to see." ”
"Brother, I also want to watch the fireworks, let's go see them together." Yilian tugged at the sleeve of Huantong's shirt and looked at the topic with a blank eye.
In the past, he was unrestrained in the barracks, and Phantom Tong often took Yilian to set off fireworks, but Kyoto was more restrictive, and Phantom Tong also had official business, so he never let go of Yilian again.
Looking at Yilian's longing little eyes, Huantong didn't want to disappoint her, so she simply agreed.
The carriage that was originally heading towards Situ Mansion suddenly turned around and rushed towards Yunhe on the empty road.
Although the streets and alleys are sparsely populated, the banks of the Chaoyun River are crowded with people, and there is a lively scene.
As soon as the four of them got out of the carriage, there was a family waiting there.
"Young Master, Miss, Master and Madame are already waiting in the stands."
Yilian was very surprised when she heard the old lady, and looked at Huantong with a verifying look.
"Father and mother are here too?"
"Yes, I'll send someone to fetch them."
"Then is Brother Ajiang here too?"
Yilian was very close, and her eyes were full of anticipation.
Seeing that his sister was full of joy that it turned out to be a kid, he was a little helpless.
"Yes, it's coming, it's coming."
Hearing the news, Yilian was like a pony that had taken off the reins, and disappeared as soon as she slipped away.
"Xiaoxi, my family has a seat in the stands over there, why don't you two sisters join us."
Phantom Tong did not rush to reminisce about Lian, but turned back to greet the An sisters.
Looking at An Xiruo's eyes, there is both expectation and a little timidity, and he will always become a little unconfident in the face of the person he likes.
Before An Xiruo could speak, An Zhiruo, who was standing next to her, couldn't hold her breath and responded in one gulp.
Although it wasn't An Xiruo who agreed, Huantong was a little disappointed, but it was still a very happy thing to be able to be together.
When the three of them arrived at the stands, the first fireworks had already been lit, and a cluster of flames flew into the air, blooming a brilliant firework, and then, the second cluster, the third cluster, the fireworks bloomed in the sky, lighting up the entire night sky.
The night sky is reflected in the river, reflecting the light of stars and fireworks on the water, echoing the dazzling light of the sky.
"Look, it doesn't look like fireworks are going off in the water." An Xiruo pointed to the river excitedly, happy like a child.
Phantom Tong didn't look in the direction of her finger, but looked sideways at her, and when their eyes collided, no one could take them off.
"May you always be carefree, not disturbed by everything, even without me, there is someone to keep you safe for life."
The fireworks were very bright and loud, and the sound of Phantom Tong was drowned in a loud bang from the moment it opened, and no trace could be found.
An Xiruo saw that Huantong's mouth was moving, but he couldn't hear the sound.
"What did you say?" An Xiruo came closer and asked Huantong loudly.
Phantom Tong smiled and shook his head, pointed to the fireworks in the sky, and he no longer looked at An Xiruo, but went to see the fireworks.
Looking at the side face of Phantom Tong, the delicate face, the tall nose is like a jade carving, and the eyes are moist and refreshing, and all the splendor of the fireworks is included in the eyes.
An Xiruo felt that Phantom Tong's side face was better than fireworks.
"If I could, it would be like leaving Kyoto with you and hiding in a small town, just you and me."
Huantong's ears are outstanding, although the environment is noisy, he still clearly hears every word An Xiruo said.
Everything An Xiruo described is exactly the life that Huantong hopes to have.
Just when Huantong wanted to look at An Xiruo and tell her that she was willing, she heard An Xiruo sigh softly.
"Good thing you can't hear me."
The excitement in his heart gradually subsided, and Phantom Tong also came back to his senses. Those hatreds have not been resolved, Ah Yan is still trapped in the deep palace, what right do she have to enjoy happiness alone.
The fireworks continued, the people were still cheering, and the candlelight through the lantern was red and warm, but Phantom Tong felt cold.
Taking advantage of the fact that An Xiruo was watching the fireworks, Huantong quietly turned around and left, walking towards the sparsely populated street.
Phantom Tong thought he was silent, but at the same time as he left, An Xiruo's gaze was taken back from the fireworks, and with his figure, he blended into the crowd.
On Chinese New Year's Eve, the family is reunited, the family gathers together, only Phantom Tong, walking on the clear and cold street, not knowing where home is.
On the banks of the Chaoyun River, the harmonious family does not belong to him, and all the laughter and laughter do not belong to him.
In the palace, the queen mother's bones are cold, Ah Yan is walking on thin ice, and his father Chenghuan is on his knees, and there is no shortage of him.
Unconsciously, Huantong walked to the Sansheng Pavilion, and there was no liveliness on weekdays, but it was also full of lights.
"Idle people, wait, Hugh has to be close." At the back door of the Sansheng Pavilion, the two guards were still dutifully guarding there.
Phantom Tong didn't want to bother talking, now he just wanted to find a place to stay for the night.
He took out the Pavilion Master's Order from his bosom and gathered in front of one of the guards.
Seeing the token, the two guards were no longer embarrassed and opened the door for Phantom Tong.
"Childe, which one are you going to?" Same as last time, there is a little maid staying at the door.
"I want to see Mengjunsheng." Phantom Tong's face was gloomy, and his voice was colder than in the north.
The little girl who stepped forward to ask was first taken aback by the tone of Phantom Tong, and then by what he said, this was the first to call the pavilion master by his name.
The pavilion owner never saw a guest, but he couldn't afford to provoke the person in front of him, and the little girl was in a dilemma for a long time, and still took Huantong to the attic of Meng Junsheng.
Seeing the attic from a distance, the little maid stopped, pointed to the building, and said timidly: "The pavilion master lives there, and you can reach it by walking along this road, childe." ”
After speaking, he didn't wait for Huantong to react, and ran back.
Meng Qi asked for leave with Huantong early in the morning, and came to Sansheng Pavilion, where he was in this attic at this time, making trouble with his partners.
Seeing Phantom Tong from a distance, Meng Qi ran out of the courtyard and rushed to Phantom Tong.
"Boss?" Some surprises and some disbelief, the next second suddenly a little frightened, took a step back, "You didn't arrest me back, did you?" ”
"Come and celebrate the New Year with you."
The cold face had a temperature the moment he saw Meng Qi, and he didn't know why, Sansheng Pavilion gave him a sense of peace of mind, just like home.
"Great, let's go."
Meng Qi couldn't help but say, pulled up the phantom tong and ran towards the courtyard, where there was a group of children like him.