After thinking about it, she still planned to go to Xu Jin to inform her, so as to save him an excuse to trouble her in the future.

Unexpectedly, no one was found.

Sometimes Shen Yan really wonders, does Xu Jin not live here? Except for yesterday's banquet, she had never seen him in the mansion.

After Feng Mian passed the word for Shen Yan, he got a reply, and found Shen Yan who was feeding the fish in the back garden, and said: "The city lord said that if you want to play, you can play, as long as you remember to go home." ”

"Rest assured, I have integrity. Won't say goodbye without saying goodbye. ”

Xu Jin was busy with corn affairs, and Shen Yan was so happy that he didn't have to see him, and began to plan the Summer Flower Festival to experience the customs of Jiangcheng.

Five days later, the Summer Flower Festival, the sky is clear.

Shen Yan rarely changed into a light red dress today, his hair was coiled in a bun, and two red pearls were sandwiched between his hair and hung down to his ears, making the whole person look alive.

Her facial features are delicate but not intense, even if she wears red, her momentum is not pressing.

Xiaoqiu, as her personal maid, naturally wanted to go out with her. The delicate face was smeared with rouge, and the smile was quite moving,

Shen Yan took a closer look at Xiaoqiu, took out a few hairpins from the makeup and shook them, thought for a few moments, and made a butterfly hairpin for her. Trembling and trembling, it was like a butterfly really landing in the hair.

When Shen Yan and Xiaoqiu went out, An Niang was already waiting for her.

"You're such a beautiful woman. The bright colors of this dress are all suppressed by you. Shen Yan sincerely admired, An Niang's appearance was outstanding, although the clothes were gorgeous, but there was no noise at all.

The willow eyebrows are soft, the corners of the eyes are slightly drooping, and the graceful style is stunning.

After receiving the compliment, An Niang hid her face and smiled, saying, "It's a joke." ”

Today is Shen Yan's first time out of the house.

She feels new to things outside. Whether it's the houses on both sides of the street or the pawn vendors hawking, they all have an air of authenticity. Only when you are in it can you feel this reality.

There are three or two women laughing hand in hand, there are jugglers, and there are merchants selling goods with flat poles. There are some gadgets on the side of the street that she can't name, and they look good.

There was a long-lost noise in her ears, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up.

"Have you prepared a hundred potpourri cake today?"

Seeing the smile on the corner of Shen Yan's mouth, An Niang's expression darkened and asked.

When Xiaoqiu heard it from behind, she said, "Yan Niang is not good at cooking, I have already done it!" There are comfrey, meat balls, and peach blossom sauce! ”

As he spoke, he shook the bamboo basket in his hand as if he were invited.

Shen Yan nodded, cast an appreciative look, and said, "Xiaoqiu's cooking skills are very good, and we have a good mouth today." I haven't eaten potpourri yet. ”

"Isn't Yan Niang from Jiangcheng?"

An Niang asked with a smile, Shen Yan was shocked, and almost showed his stuffing, but his face was calm, and he replied: "This is some sad past." In the past, the family was not good, and there was no chance to eat. ”

With her sad look, An Niang couldn't help but be dumbfounded, and she didn't dare to venture out again if she wanted to talk.

When the three of them went out of the city to the suburbs, many young men and women had gathered by the river, gathering in twos and threes, talking and laughing.

The sun shone on the stream, and it seemed to shatter a silver bottle. The sun is warm, take a deep breath with the fragrance of grass, and wash people's moods.

It is said that it is a flower viewing, but it is more like a relaxation. There aren't many flowers blooming at this time.

"What are they doing?"

Shen Yan saw two women tinkering with something by the stream in the distance, and asked with some curiosity.

Xiaoqiu raised her eyes and explained, "That's praying for peace and peace." The summer flowers are strong and gorgeous, and women hope that they can live a wonderful life like this summer flower. As he spoke, he opened the bamboo basket and rummaged for something.

She groaned, a little flustered, and said anxiously, "I forgot." ”

"Forgot something?"

Shen Yan asked suspiciously, and An Niang opened her mouth to explain to her.

"Xiaoqiu forgot to bring a lotus lantern, and used the lamp as a medium to write down her wishes in order to come true." An Niang said, handed the lantern in her bamboo basket to Xiaoqiu, comforted her and said, "Isn't this there?" ”

"Thank you, Sister Anniang."

Xiaoqiu took it with a smile, and the haze on her face was swept away.

"You go put the river lantern, I don't have anything to ask for." Shen Yan saw her hand the river lantern in front of him, shook his head with a smile, and said.

Xiaoqiu looked at the women who were praying for blessings, full of envy, although they were maids, they were children after all. Such a fun thing, Xiaoqiu is eager for.

Since Shen Yan said this, An Niang also accosted: "I don't have anything to ask for." Go and put the river lanterns, and remember to make your wishes clear, so that God can make them come true. ”

"Hmm!"

Xiaoqiu got the words, and ran to the river with cheerful steps.

Looking at her back, Shen Yan sneered, she really looked like a pure little white rabbit, but when she turned her head and thought about it, wouldn't she be a wolf grandmother?

Seeing Shen Yan's face smiling for a while and frowning for a while, An Niang said, "Why don't you ask for it?" If the lord of the city marries a tyrannical lady, your life will not be easy. ”

"Then why don't you ask for it? Lord Zhang also directly courted you that night, is it possible, do you really want to marry him? Shen Yan replied.

An Niang's eyes were empty, looking at the back of Xiaoqiu squatting down to put the river lantern in the distance, and lazily replied: "Actually, there is nothing wrong." Master Zhang has never been married, even if I am a concubine, no one cares. ”

"Although we have known each other for a short time, I know your talent and vision. I don't believe what you say, let alone yourself? ”

Shen Yan turned to look at her beautiful face and said.

"Yan Niang, you can't protect yourself, how dare you talk about me?"

"How do you know I can't protect myself?"

An Niang looked at her quietly, suddenly smiled with relief, and replied, "You don't know who our city lord is." He is the son-in-law of the Xu family in Huizhou, and he has a smooth journey, but it is a pity that he will be a hero in troubled times, and he will only be a praying mantis, blocking the car! ”

Why did An Niang say this to her?

"You're not afraid I'll tell Xu Jin? I'm his man. ”

Shen Yan's face was calm, but he unconsciously stepped back.

When things go wrong, there must be demons.

An Niang heard something funny, and said with a smile: "Naturally, I thought about it, but unfortunately, you can't see Xu Jin." I asked you that day whether it was right or wrong to do something that was contrary to morality for the sake of someone who was biased. You say to me that there is no absolute right or wrong. ”

"I listened to that."

Her smile was cold and gorgeous, and Shen Yan swallowed in shock.

Why do you always encounter poisonous snakes? She has no grievances and no enmity with An Niang, how can this be?

"If you want to blame it, blame your face. She looks so much like her......"

An Niang approached her step by step, her slightly cool palm caressed Shen Yan's face, her eyes were slight, and she said softly, but her gentle tone made Shen Yan break out in a cold sweat.

It was the first time that Shen Yan was so close to her, so close that he could smell the faint smell of gardenia shavings water on her.

Familiarly, his neck went numb, and he fainted.