Chapter 70: The Long Night of Chang'an

After the family banquet, the emperor needs to spread the joy money on the city tower according to the etiquette system, which means to enjoy with the people.

The emperor was unwell, and he had a plan for tonight, so he said to Shen Yan: "You can go to the city tower for me tonight to spread money, and let the people touch your blessings, so that they can see my sister." ”

"Kang He commands."

……

The stars are dark in the night, dyed red with the joy of the world.

Drinking a lot of wine tonight, Shen Yan stood on top of the tall building, the night wind blew full of sleeves, swishing into her neck, startling Lingtai suddenly sobered up.

The noise came from the wide Suzaku Street downstairs. Across a palace wall are two kinds of liveliness.

From here, there are red lights, bustling crowds, and everyone has a festive smile on their faces. A child sat on his father's shoulder and held a sugar gourd, and tentatively played with the lanterns of the vendor next to him, causing everyone to laugh.

The sound of gongs and drums was heard, and the sound of drums and cheers came from the direction of the market. Listening to Xiaoxing, every year during the New Year's Festival, there is a high platform in the market, and the song and dance workshop will perform songs and dances here.

Feeling the bustle and bustle, Shen Yan took a deep breath, stabilized his mind, stepped forward steadily, and put his hand on the cold stone bricks beside the city tower.

It is a tradition for the court to enjoy the money with the people, so there are people who stay under the castle tower in the morning. The hour has come, but I only saw Shen Yan in front.

Why isn't Your Majesty giving money tonight?

The curfew was lifted, and Chang'an City was lively, in order to ensure the safety of Saxi Money, all the Jin Wuwei were guarding the safety of the city under the city tower.

Jinwu General Ling Tao raised his eyes to see Shen Yan on the top of the city tower, his eyes were stunned, and his hand pressed the sword on his waist, and the slap of this emperor made him deeply impressed.

A circle of people gathered under the tower, whispering in low voices.

Wang Huanzhi walked to Shen Yan's side at this time, stretched his sleeves and said loudly: "Emperor Kanghe was healed by Bailu Xiangrui, and gave the title of the eldest princess of the country, instead of Your Majesty, she will spread joy money, enjoy with the people, and bless the people." ”

When the people heard King Qin's words, they understood that this fairy-like girl was not the maiden in the palace, but the emperor!

Emperor Ji recovered, or because of Bailu Xiangrui!

The happy money sprinkled by people who are double happy must be very blessed!

The people shouted congratulations below, Shen Yan smiled faintly, reached out and took a handful of happy money from the tray held by Xiao Xing, waved his sleeves, and threw them one after another, falling under the city tower, causing a commotion.

The sound of drums and congratulatory celebrations is full of joy.

She completely forgot the sadness and pressure in her heart during this time, and threw the happy money high, as if throwing away her troubles.

That night, everyone remembered Kang and Emperor Ji Shen Nian.

The golden crown is gorgeous, graceful and luxurious, the face is beautiful, the smile is very sweet, standing on the majestic high-rise building and waving his hand to sprinkle the happy money, and the people are happy.

……

At the end of the banquet, Xu Jin said goodbye to the courtiers at the gate of the palace and rode back to the house.

Qingcheng Lantern was waiting for him outside the gate of the mansion, and when he saw Xu Jin coming back, he took the reins of the horse and said, "Mrs. An has made some pastries and is waiting for the city lord, Your Majesty's food has just arrived, and it has been sacrificed." The minister who announced the decree drank a few glasses of wine before leaving, and made it clear up and down. ”

"Hmm."

Hearing Qingcheng's report, Xu Jin nodded indifferently, entered the mansion in a dashing manner, and went straight to the West Garden where he was.

Along the way, the guards saw that he was in a hurry, and they all avoided him.

He went into the room alone and took out a square box from the cupboard. The box is pure black, and it is tightly seared on all sides, and ordinary people must not know how to open it if they see it.

This is one of the secret guards of the Cardinal Cabinet, and the switch is extremely secretive.

Xu Jin's slender fingers pushed open a grid on three sides of the box at the same time, and with a click, the box revealed two pieces of lattice wood, and he twisted it slightly to open it.

Inside the box was the badge left by Shen Yan.

On the right side of the badge is a picture of her, and on the left is a bunch of characters he doesn't recognize.

"Where did you go after you were kidnapped by An Niang?"

Xu Jin brushed his fingers over the photo on the badge, and Shen Yan in the photo had curly hair and ponytail and smiled brightly. Unexpectedly, this photo turned out to be his only thought.

He left Shen Yan at that time to find the secrets of black gold and the West, and the relationship between the two was just a cover-up, which only he and Shen Yan knew.

On the night of the summer flower festival accident, Anniang pretended to be weak and said those words, which were fake when I heard it.

Shen Yan is only nominally his concubine, but in fact the two have nothing to do with each other, and she will never say that marrying him is really undesirable.

Xu Jin simply pushed the boat down the river, accepted An Niang, and followed her line to catch big fish!

It's been so long, and it's not like nothing to gain.

Xu Jin heard Qingcheng's voice outside the door, so he put away the box and said lightly, "Come in." ”

After Qingcheng closed the door, he clenched his fists and handed him the secret protection in his arms.

"Tonight, the emperor gave the dish, and there was a dish in the mansions of the important ministers of Chang'an, but the king of Qin was the only one, and there were three dishes, and the favor was deep, especially in the past."

Xu Jin looked at the secret guard, turned around, and stood in front of the window with his hands in his hands.

"King Qin is powerful and ambitious, and it is normal for the emperor to value him a little more."

"Mrs. An, I've been waiting for the city lord tonight."

Qingcheng said.

Qingcheng and Hongxiu Fengmian Yan Ke have followed Xu Jin for decades, and as soon as he opened his mouth, Xu Jin knew what he meant.

"An Shi has coaxed a few of you well, and one or two are speaking for her." Xu Jin was a little amused and turned to look.

Since coming to Chang'an, Qingcheng's tasks have become heavy, and he is still wearing a narrow shirt with sleeves during the New Year. Being playfully looked at by Xu Jin, Qingcheng took a step back, clenched his fists and bowed his head.

"City lord, the head of the family said, you got married late, and finally married a lady to live a good life, and give birth to a grandson for him to play with as soon as possible."

Xu Jin turned around with his hand, put away the joke, and said lightly: "An's is Wang Huanzhi's eyeliner, even if she has been keeping to herself for a while, it is also Wang Huanzhi's minions nailed to Jiangcheng, I don't pull it out because I have my own usefulness, not because I have a friendship with her." ”

"Most of the information that Madame An handed to King Qin was fake, and even false information that was beneficial to the city lord. She is also a little sincere to the city lord. ”

Qingcheng replied.

Mrs. An was really a failure as a meticulous work, she revealed her flaws early, and her heart was all tied to Xu Jin.

Xu Jin pinched the corners of his forehead, and remembered Kang and Emperor Ji, who were extremely similar to Shen Yan, and when he opened his eyes, it began to snow outside again.

Xu Fu received the emperor's food, and the night was very lively, at this time the night was late, and finally it was silent, standing in front of the window with his hands down, as if he could hear the sound of snow falling.

……

In the room, An Niang sat in front of the seat, watching the candles on the side from long to short.

It's starting to snow outside.

Seeing that she was still sitting in front of the seat in a daze, the maid stepped forward and reminded in a low voice, "Madam, it's late at night, do you want to go to bed?" ”

An Niang came to her senses and realized that it was already very late at this time.

"What about the city lord?"

"The Qingcheng guards accompanied the city lord to return to Xiyuan."

It turned out that he had come back early, so he should have known that he had waited for him all night, but he didn't even want to come over to perfunctory her.

An Niang smiled bitterly in her heart, stretched out her hand and gently rubbed the corners of her hair.

"Sleep."

Waking up is a new beginning.