"That's a pity." Huayan sighed lightly.

Tantai Mingyue said inexplicably: "Why did the girl say that? The king of Luling appoints people on the basis of merit, is close to the people and kind deeds, and is open-minded, Wen Tao and Wuluo, and is actually the first virtuous monarch in the world today. To be able to follow this Lord, there is nothing else to ask for. ”

Huayan heard him count Liu Yizhen's good words in one breath, and he didn't know how to persuade for a while, and at the same time, he also admired the outspokenness of Tantai Mingyue. What's more, she only has a few relationships with Liu Yizhen, and she doesn't know much about him.

"The prince of Tantai misunderstood. I'm not saying that King Luling didn't have merit. I'm just sorry for the loss of such an expert as the prince of Yidu. Hua Yan explained.

Tantai asked differently: "The girl actually knows the king of Yidu?" ”

Painted face smiled, "Not bad." We're friends. ”

"Oh? I wonder if I can ask the girl's name? "Yutai Mingyue seemed to be a little suspicious.

Huayan hesitated slightly, suddenly raised his glass and smiled: "The prince of Lantai is above, Huayan Xiaojing has a cup." With that, she drank the wine in her hand.

"Draw...... Could it be? ”

"Childe doesn't have to doubt his own thoughts." Huayan smiled.

Tangtai Mingyue was startled at first, and suddenly realized.

"Then the girl's words will make sense." Yutai Mingyue held the cup silently, as if thinking about something, but he didn't say it in the end.

He suddenly stood up and bowed his hand to the jade face and the painting face: "It's been a long time since you disturbed the two of you, it's time to leave!" ”

Yumian stood up and said to him, "Brother Tai is easy to go." Goodbye! ”

When Mingyue heard the word 'Jianghu', he was stunned, and then looked at the jade face carefully, only to see that under the appearance of his scholar, there was this steel-like and strong physique, and then he knew that he was a warrior of the rivers and lakes.

Hua Yan also got up to say goodbye, "If the prince of Tantai changes his mind, Pei County will be waiting for him at any time." Then you can come to me first, and I will introduce you. ”

Tantai Mingyue smiled meaninglessly, "The heart of Tantai can't be transferred." But thank you both. With that, he walked away leisurely.

Sheng Lan leaned over to Hua Yan and said vigilantly: "Miss, we are now at the top of the list of arrests by the imperial court, will it be troublesome to reveal your identity to him like this?" ”

Huayan pondered for a while and said, "I don't think he will do such a thing." Even if the court knew that I was still alive, it wouldn't dare to touch us easily. The reason why I don't want to act publicly for the time being is so that I can reduce some trouble on the way to the third prince. ”

"Huh! I don't think this Brother Tai is such a villain. With me, no one dares to move. Jade Mian sat down again, poured wine and continued with a smile: "He's the funniest nerd I've ever met!" ”。

"Did Childe forget one?"

Huayan stood up, summoned the snow, and prepared to leave the table.

Yumian was puzzled: "Oh? Who is it? ”

Hua Yan smiled coincidentally and helped Sheng Lan to walk towards the room.

Yu Mian asked again unremittingly, "Why didn't the girl say it again?!" ”

Sheng Lan couldn't help it, and quietly turned around and pointed at him, putting on a look of 'I don't know this'.

The jade face finally understood its meaning, and the corners of his mouth gradually stiffened. Pointing at himself, he said angrily: "Xiaosheng? How do you look like a nerd?! The girl must be making fun of me, yes, it must be......"

There was nothing to do in the afternoon, and it was not until late afternoon that the three of them went out.

I saw the lights in front of the houses, the bright red lanterns hung all over the streets and alleys, and the soft red light reflected on everyone's cheerful faces.

Men, women and children either hold flowers or carry wishing lanterns to the Mengzhen River by the Magpie Bridge to put lanterns and make wishes.

The Mengzhen River is very dazzling, and countless lanterns slowly march along the direction of the river, and like meteors in the sky, they set sail to the unknown sacred place with everyone's wishes.

Jade Mian escorted Huayan from the crowd all the way slowly, and if he encountered new and interesting things along the way, he would stop to explain Huayan in detail.

For example, the one in front of you.

In a small pavilion leading to the Queqiao, a group of scholars who are immersed in hard work and children watching the excitement are crowded. They all looked at the calligraphy and paintings on the curtains.

Jade Mian pushed aside the crowd and approached with the painting face. "It turned out to be a lantern riddle." He glanced at the calligraphy and painting, and said with a smile.

The host standing in the center of the pavilion heard it, and invited with a smile: "Childe, are you interested in giving it a try?" If you win, you can win a big prize! ”

"Oh? What kind of gift should I hear first? Jade said with a smile.

The host walked up to Yumian and raised his hand to introduce the calligraphy and paintings in the pavilion to him, "There are a total of twenty calligraphy and paintings here, as long as Childe answers a question correctly, the mystery is the prize given to Childe." What exactly it is, you have to figure it out by yourself. ”

Jade smiled lightly, seemingly unmoved.

"Since you're here, why don't you give it a try?" After painting Yan, he took the initiative to walk to the pavilion. She wanted to be part of the jubilant atmosphere.

Yumian had to accompany him. He unveiled one of the calligraphy and paintings, and read for the painting: "When the children under the stairs are on their backs, Qingming makeup is the most appropriate." The gossamer was broken and weak, and Mo complained to the east wind. ”

Hua Yan muttered: "Don't complain about the east wind and say goodbye...... she was slightly stunned, and how many bitter memories came to her heart.

Yumian asked, "Can Yan'er know the answer?" ”

"It's a kite." Painting Yan said in a deep voice.

She remembered the situation of flying a kite with Xin Nan on Song Mountain, how clear the sky was at that time, the vast grassland, the free and easy paper swallows, and the bright young man......

Now, she will never be seen again!

Huayan felt more and more uncomfortable, refused to stay any longer, and left the pavilion.

"Look, look, that boy is here again! It's right on the Magpie Bridge! I don't know who in the crowd suddenly shouted, causing a wave of agitation.

People withdrew from the pavilion one after another and ran towards the Queqiao.

Yumian was getting the prize kite from the host, but when he looked back, he didn't see the figure of the painted face, and Shenglan didn't know where he went. When he was about to look for it, he was blocked by the flow of people and couldn't move.

Fortunately, there is sensitive snow that tightly protects the painting.

The painting did not meet the flow of people, and followed them blankly to the head of the Queqiao Bridge.

She looked around and asked, "Shenglan, where are you?" ”

No one answered.

The crowd was all discussing the same topic: "Look how handsome he looks!" There is no better looking than him in the world! ”

"It's okay to look good, but I don't dress up much. Look at his disheveled clothes and bearded face! ”

"You'll be picky, it's not like you're coming to see people every day!"

There was a burst of women's laughter nearby.

Huayan sighed lightly and called Xue, "Xue, let's go to find Shenglan, we are separated and I don't know why she is in such a hurry." ”

Just as the painting face turned around, there was a melodious and crisp flute sound in the sky above him. The familiar long melody and tactful tone made Hua Yan immediately stop his steps.

"Plum blossom smile?" She was stunned.

She turned her head suddenly, clear, is that you? She thought excitedly.

Follow the direction of the flute and follow the steps on the bridge step by step.

The further you go, the clearer the sound of the flute becomes, and the farther you go, the more vibrating each note of the soul collides.

It wasn't until he reached the center of the bridge that he finally finished listening to the melody of the whole song.

She anxiously took a few steps closer to him, and she knew that he was right across from her, and the, the flute was in front of her eyes. The crisp sound of the flute, the unique fragrance of osmanthus wine, she will never be mistaken.

She trembled with excitement.

I tried to call his name several times, but I stopped talking again.

She raised her hand and touched her empty eye sockets, "Don't complain about the east wind and leave the ......" Huayan smiled bitterly and took a few steps back sadly.

She would rather die than let him see her ugly appearance.

She no longer had any nostalgia, and resolutely turned away, two lines of tears that could no longer hold back the tears that could not help slipping down her cheeks.

At this moment, there are no words to properly describe this pain in the heart.

Deep love makes people stronger, but on the other hand, it makes people more vulnerable. In front of the lover, having a perfect image is what everyone wants.

In her heart at this time, she only stubbornly felt that she was not worthy of him.

"Yan'er? Why are you here? Make it easy for me to find! ”

The painting was stunned and stood still. You're finally coming to me?

Jade Face hurriedly caught up from behind Hua Yan and clasped her hand.

Not him! She bowed her head in disappointment.

"Why are your hands so cold?" Jade Face warmed her hand in her palm.

She shook her head dumbly, unable to say anything.

"Follow me. It's getting late, let's go back. Yumian didn't wait for Huayan to answer, and continued to walk forward with his arm around her shoulders.

As she walked, she couldn't help but quietly turn back.

She felt like she was moving a thousand pounds of boulder with every step.

It wasn't until the voices on the street completely disappeared that she let go of her thoughts, leaned weakly on Jade's shoulder, and walked slowly.

On the Magpie Bridge, Xiao Minglang sat alone at one end of the bridge, drinking and playing music on the other.

The moonlight on the surface of the Mengzhen River was slightly cool, and the figure of a lonely and cold man was projected.

Ren is like water, Ren Xiu's face is like a flower, but he has a sad face and ignores everything.

Ever since Huayan fell off the cliff, he has been looking for her everywhere all the time, rummaging through the entire Langya Mountain, and walking to every village along the way, just to find Huayan.

He didn't know the news that Huayan had survived, and he still hurried to find it every day. For months, nothing was found. He gradually became decadent, began to become numb, and drank all day long.

He remembered that Huayan had said that she wanted to explore the rivers and lakes and see the outside world. He always remembered that every step he took now was to fulfill her wish.

He regretted his hesitation at the beginning, causing today's life and death parting. He should put aside all his worries and take her away from the hustle and bustle.

He happened to pass through Luling County, heard the legend of the Lantern Festival, so he stopped, went to Queqiao every day, played her favorite tune for the painting, and hoped to send his lovesickness along this mysterious long river.

Perhaps God was really moved by it and arranged this encounter in the dark.

But he eventually missed it.

The chaotic crowd concealed Huayan's figure, even though Huayan was on the opposite side, he didn't even notice it.

"Brother Xiao?!"

A loud call disrupted Xiao Minglang's thoughts, and he dropped his flute and looked back with a depressed expression.

"Limu, why are you here?" He asked lightly.

"I haven't seen you for a few months, how did Brother Xiao become like this? What's going on? Limu glared, surprised.

Indeed, no one who saw a man with drunken hair, and a filthy torn robe would think that this man was a dashing and carefree man.

Xiao Minglang smiled bitterly and picked up the wine jug decadently and drank it himself.

What happened? The reason for this cannot be said even for a lifetime.

"Brother Xiao!" Limu wanted to dissuade him, but felt that it was useless, so he changed his mouth and said: "Big brother, don't be discouraged, Limu has good news for coming this time!" ”

Xiao Minglang still drank and was indifferent. Except for wine, there is no nostalgia for him in this world.

Limu snatched the wine jug and said hopefully: "Sister Yan, you're not dead!" She's alive! ”

"What did you say?!" Xiao Minglang instantly sobered up, and excitedly grabbed Limu's shoulder and asked.

Limu said loudly: "Taoyuan received news yesterday that someone saw Sister Yan in the Qingshan Pavilion!" ”

"Is that true?!" Xiao Minglang's eyes gradually lit up with life.

"There shouldn't be any fakes. The master was going to come to look for him in person, but his body was getting weaker and weaker due to illness, and he was persuaded by his uncles. Aunt Pan had to take care of my uncle, and my master and fourth uncle had to take charge of internal affairs, so I volunteered. We didn't know how to inform you, we didn't expect to meet here, so it's just right, let's go to the Qingshan Pavilion to find Sister Yan! Limu said excitedly.

Xiao Minglang frowned and asked, "Qin Daxia is sick?" What is the disease? ”

Limu changed his low tone and said: "After the master Uncle Ziyan's sister fell off the cliff, she blamed herself every day, her food was hard to swallow, and she didn't think about tea. The fourth uncle said that the master uncle is depressed and has a heart disease. There is no cure. Only by bringing Sister Yan back safely, maybe Uncle Master's illness will slowly heal. ”

Xiao Minglang nodded and said, "Everything will be fine." He raised his head and looked at Limu Dao with bright eyes: "Go to the Qingshan Pavilion!" Let's go now! ”