Chapter 106: Tanabata Lantern Festival
The Qixi Festival of Lights is coming as scheduled, which is an annual event of the Dayue Dynasty. Because on this day, young men and women do not have to be too restrained in etiquette, they can meet on the street, guess lantern riddles, compose poems, or swim in the lake to admire the moon, and express their gratitude to each other.
Zhao Qianqian easily got the permission of the Xu family, and when the sky was dyed in twilight, she rushed to the Prime Minister's Mansion to find Gu Jiuge. At that time, the Gu Jiuge sisters were all in the Songhe Courtyard, and on special days, the Chen family, as elders, naturally had to give one or two advice.
"You're a big sister, you have to take good care of a few younger sisters! And you are the daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion, even if it is Tanabata today, you must pay attention to your words and deeds, and you must not lose the dignity of the Prime Minister's Mansion. Chen glanced at Gu Jiuge and said angrily.
Perhaps because of Zhao Qianqian's presence, she spoke quite tactfully, at least she didn't say that Gu Jiuge was shameless as she did on weekdays.
Zhao Qianqian snorted coldly when she heard this, and said, "It's really strange, are these young ladies in Xiangfu children?" Do you need my cousin to find a rope to tie them all to her belt? β
Chen's face suddenly became gloomy when he heard this, he slapped the table suddenly, pointed at Zhao Qianqian and said, "I'm teaching my granddaughter a lesson, what do you want an outsider to intervene!" Is this how the General's Mansion teaches his children? β
"The old lady's bowl of water is really flat, your second granddaughter makes things difficult for my cousin everywhere, why don't you care as an elder? On the contrary, my cousin was pressed everywhere to accommodate her! It's ridiculous! Zhao Qianqian shot back coldly, she felt disgusted when she looked at the behavior of people like Chen.
Chen was so angry when he heard this, "The eldest sister is like a mother!" It's her responsibility to take care of her sister! β
"Whew!" As soon as she heard Chen's words, Zhao Qianqian really couldn't help it, smacked fiercely, and said angrily: "What do you say that the eldest sister is like a mother!" Let her Gu Qinglai call my cousin a mother now, and I will take care of her every inch tonight! β
In the end, she is a young lady raised by the General's Mansion, but she is innocent and delicate, but when she is angry, she does not dare to refute it directly.
"Old lady, don't forget, the second lady is the cousin of the ninth princess, and the ninth princess will definitely come to her, so I can't bother my cousin to take care of it." Seeing that Chen was so angry that he couldn't speak, Zhao Qianqian dropped a sentence with sarcasm, and then took Gu Jiuge's arm and walked out.
Chen sat down on the soft couch, his chest rising and falling violently, as if he would turn his back on his breath in the next moment.
"This little slut! Throw oneβs weight around! Pointing at Zhao Qianqian's back, Chen roared angrily.
Seeing this, Gu Qinglai hurriedly stepped forward to give her a smooth breath on her back, and said softly and comfortingly: "Grandmother, don't be angry, she Zhao Qianqian is so arrogant, someone will definitely teach her a lesson!" β
As she spoke, her eyes suddenly sank, her face was cold, and a touch of cruelty flashed in her eyes.
Hearing this, Chen waved his hand impatiently, and said in a deep voice: "Okay, okay, you can go out quickly." β
When Gu Qinglai heard this, he left in response and hurriedly caught up with Gu Jiuge.
"Big sister, you're going to have a good time tonight." Gu Qinglai blocked Gu Jiuge's path, stared at it and said with a chuckle. Gu Jiuge was too lazy to entangle with her, so he only glanced at her and walked towards the gate with Zhao Qianqian, Gu Qinglai gritted his teeth with hatred when he saw this.
As soon as a few people walked to the door, they paused, Zhao Qianqian followed Gu Jiuge's gaze, but saw Xuan Lang standing there, looking at Gu Jiuge with a smile in his eyebrows, thinking that he was planning to invite Gu Jiuge to travel with him.
He was dressed in a dark robe, with a tall and slender posture, clear eyebrows and eyes, and a light smile, I don't know how many people's eyes have been lost.
When Xuan Lang saw Gu Jiu Ge coming out, he smiled and raised his voice: "Sister Gu, I've been waiting for you." β
His words are unclear and inevitably make people think crookedly. More and more people stopped to watch, and the smile on Xuan Lang's face became more and more prosperous. This is what he wants, with so many people watching, he doesn't believe that Gu Jiuge can still refuse him with a cold face!
Gu Jiuge's face was calm, but Gu Qinglai, who was standing beside her, had already calmed down, and the embroidered handkerchief was twisted by her, and the word jealousy had to be written on her face.
"Sister Gu, let's go." Seeing that Gu Jiu Ge didn't react, Xuan Lang became more and more energetic, took a step forward, looked at Gu Jiu Ge and said softly, he looked like this, as if he had been sure that Gu Jiu Ge would agree to his invitation.
Everyone's eyes were focused on Gu Jiuge, waiting for her response.
Suddenly, Gu Jiuge's eyebrows bent, and the corners of her mouth smiled in the direction of Xuan Lang, her steps were faintly eager, with a hint of joy.
Gu Qinglai's little face turned white into a piece of paper in an instant, making her watch Gu Jiuge and Xuan Lang travel together on Qixi Festival, it was better to kill her directly!
"Gu Jiuge! How dare you! She shouted angrily in her heart, wishing that Gu Jiuge would be broken to pieces now.
Xuan Lang saw her running towards him, and he became more and more proud. But just as he was about to stretch out his hand to greet Gu Jiuge, he saw her go straight past him and run in the direction behind him.
Xuan Lang was stunned for a moment, and immediately turned around to look, only to find Mu Liang standing behind him.
Mu Liang was holding a peach blossom lantern in his hand, delicate and beautiful. He stood there quietly, waiting for Gu Jiu Ge to rush towards him.
Gu Jiuge took the peach blossom lantern in his hand and smiled brightly, and in an instant, everything was discolored.
"This peach blossom lantern is chic, it's so beautiful." Gu Jiuge looked left and right, and praised without hesitation.
The corners of Mu Liang's lips hooked slightly when he heard this, and he said softly: "Not as good as you." β
His voice was soft, and as soon as Fang spit out, he was drowned out in the noisy crowd. Gu Jiuge turned around and waved his hand at Zhao Qianqian, and the three of them walked side by side into the depths of the crowd, leaving Xuan Lang standing in place with an angry and shocked face, his face was red and white, so wonderful.
Gu Qinglai saw the opportunity and hurriedly ran to his side.
"Third Highness, let's go too." Gu Qinglai looked up at him and said softly, this can be regarded as saving face for him. Xuan Lang shouted that it was Sister Gu, and the onlookers knew which Sister Gu it was.
Xuan Lang obviously took this into account as well, smiled at her, and the two of them also left the place.
Along the way, Xuan Lang's face was gloomy, and his eyes were staring at the backs of Mu Liang and Gu Jiuge, eager to make a hole in them.
There were too many people tonight, and there were even children running around in the crowd, Gu Jiuge was knocked into a stumbling position, Mu Liang calmly stretched out his hand when he saw this, and steadily encircled her in his arms.
As soon as Zhao Qianqian turned around, she saw such a scene, coughed lightly, and suddenly blushed with shame, and looked away very unnaturally. She now suddenly felt like she was superfluous.
"That cousin, I asked Miss Lin to play together, and I guess the time is coming, so I'll go first! Have fun with you and the prince! Zhao Qianqian looked at Gu Jiuge and said loudly, and before Gu Jiuge could respond, she turned her head and ran, and soon disappeared into the crowd.
"Light rain, take care of your young lady." Gu Jiuge didn't have time to tell her a few words, so he could only tell Weiyu to catch up quickly. There are so many people tonight that we can't let her have an accident.
After Zhao Qianqian left, there were only two of them left, but fortunately, there were still Huiqiu and Nantian following behind. The girl in Huachun was idle, and she begged Gu Jiuge for a long time, so she got permission and went out to play by herself.
Being in such a lively environment, he was also a little infected, Gu Jiuge looked around, and his eyes were suddenly attracted. Mu Liang followed her gaze and realized that she was staring at a small clay figure.
The little clay figurine is delicate and lifelike, and even the facial expression is impeccable. They have different appearances and expressions, and a table is set.
"Like?" Mu Liang took a step closer and asked in a low voice.
His voice was deep and powerful, with an indescribable charm and indulgence.
Gu Jiuge nodded when he heard this, his eyebrows bent, and he smiled: "A little." β
"Two nobles, it's rare to be idle, it's better to sit down and let the old man pinch two clay figurines for you." The stall owner also saw the joy on Gu Jiuge's face, and saw that the two of them were amazing, so he hurriedly stepped forward and said with a smile.
Mu Liang looked at Gu Jiuge when he heard this, and he was asking for her opinion.
Gu Jiuge thought for a moment and said, "That's right, it's rare for you to be idle, I don't know if the prince is willing?" β
As soon as her words fell, she felt a tightness in her wrist, and Mu Liang had already led her in. The stall owner is also a careful person, and screens are prepared around him, and the two of them will not be seen by the outside when they sit inside.
The two sat side by side, both dressed in white, indescribably beautiful.
The stall owner was amazed for a moment, then smiled apologetically, moved a stool to sit in front of the two, and drove away neatly.
After about half an hour, the stall owner grinned and placed two delicate little clay figurines on the table.
"The old man has been pinching clay figures for most of his life, and I have never seen such a beautiful person as a son and a lady." He said with a smile as he cleaned up.
Gu Jiuge's face turned red when he heard this, what madam! The stall owner misunderstood the relationship between her and Mu Liang. She was about to explain, but saw that Mu Liang had already stepped forward, smiled and paid the silver taels, carefully put the two clay figures into the brocade box, and turned back and smiled at her.
Xuan Lang stood not far away, and when he saw the two of them leaving with smiles on their faces, the anger in his heart became more and more vigorous. Gu Jiuge didn't even want to give him a straight eye, but he was so gentle with Mu Liang!
"Third Highness, if you like it, Lai'er can also accompany you to have a look." Gu Qinglai saw that he had been staring at the small stall where Fang Cai had left, and leaned forward and said softly.
Xuan Lang frowned when he heard this, and took a step back without moving, widening the distance between the two.
"The main hall is not interested, the second lady should go by herself." Xuan Lang said coldly, turned around and left.
Gu Qinglai was stunned when he heard this, and he gritted his teeth in anger.
"Miss, almost." After Xuan Lang left, Mingyue came over and whispered in Gu Qinglai's ear.
Gu Qinglai took a deep breath, a touch of ruthlessness flashed on his face, and he said in a deep voice: "Well done!" β