Chapter 186: Mid-Autumn Festival
The days are passing in the clouds and the clouds are gone, and the days pass in the sunset and the moon rise, quietly slipping away in the gap that no one notices, and what is left in the end?
It's just a few scattered memories, but what people can remember in their lives is limited, and forgetting is the normal state of life, although it is not like a fish with only seven seconds of memory, but in the end there are only a few things that can always be remembered.
Unconsciously, it is August, the streets and alleys have gradually begun to have leaves falling, and the wind blowing seems to have a little more bleak atmosphere, Qiao Chen'an counted the days, it is already August 12, and in a few days it will be the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is one of the most important festivals of the Great Xia Dynasty.
For Qiao Chen'an, a group of new students who entered the academy, because the autumn selection of the imperial court is only held once every two years, they will not have the pressure to participate in the autumn festival until next year.
But for now, at least, they are carefree and can enjoy the festival to the fullest.
The weather is getting colder, the sun is obscured by clouds, and the sky is a little dark.
Qiao Chenan stood in the courtyard, blowing a slightly cool wind, Wu Qiuyue came from behind, put on a cloak for him to protect him from the cold, and said with concern: "Xianggong, be careful of catching a cold." ”
Qiao Chen'an took her palm, pulled it into his arms in his reddish face, grabbed her slender waist with one hand, felt soft as a boneless hand, patted it gently, and sighed: "It's already the Mid-Autumn Festival!"
It's been so long since he came to this world, so long that even he thinks that those past dust is just a big dream.
Wu Qiuyue suddenly felt a strong sense of loneliness from the man beside him, as if he was incompatible with the whole world, there was a kind of loneliness that was difficult to fade, and he couldn't stop feeling some heartache in his heart, he must have his own sad story in his heart, but he had never shown it in front of others, and he hid this sadness and loneliness deeply, and only inadvertently revealed a little.
couldn't help but lean into Qiao Chen'an's arms, took the initiative to stick to his chest, wrapped his hands around his waist, and called softly: "Xianggong......" I want to get close to his heart and bring him even the slightest warmth.
Qiao Chen'an showed a bright smile at Wu Qiuyue when he heard this, and listened to her: "It's almost the Mid-Autumn Festival, Xianggong is going home!"
Qiao Chen'an said: "Yes, I haven't been back for a while, so I just took this opportunity to accompany my parents." The palm stroked Wu Qiuyue's cheek, and said, "When the time comes, you and Xiaoqian will go back with me!"
Wu Qiuyue's face turned slightly red when she heard this, although she knew that she and Xiaoqian's current state would not be allowed to be seen by Qiao's father and Qiao's mother, but she was a little nervous in her heart, and out of thin air she had a wonderful feeling of a stinky daughter-in-law going home to see her in-laws, and snorted lightly, so she agreed.
At this time, Xiao Qian's voice sounded behind her, "It turns out that you two are secretly making love behind my back here......"
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Approaching the Mid-Autumn Festival, there is also a lot of festive atmosphere in the streets and alleys, Qiao Chenan cleaned up a little, and came to Qingyu Hall to find Xu Xian, and the two prepared to return to Qiantang County together.
Huangfu Xuan turned into his original form, turned into a dexterous white fox, and lay on Qiao Chen'an's shoulder and pretended to sleep all the way.
As for Xiao Qian, the two of them are ghosts, although their cultivation is not weak, they still can't move freely in the sun like ordinary people, and at this time, they got into the locust wood card on his waist and brought it home by him.
The distance between Qiantang and Hangzhou is not far away, and it is not close to say that it is near, if it is to take a boat by waterway, it only takes more than an hour, if it is by land, it takes more time, so it is not long before it has come to Qiantang County.
"Young Master Qiao!"
"Qiao Xianggong is good!"
Walking on the streets of Qiantang, there were people greeting warmly from time to time along the way, Qiao Chenan responded one by one, as time went by, his deeds in Hangzhou City were gradually spread out, what defeated hundreds of students from the Northern Academy with his own strength, his talent is comparable to that of the great Confucianism of the dynasty, etc., one by one, one by one.
He can now be regarded as a famous legend in Hangzhou, and everyone in Qiantang County is proud of it, and he has a bit of the meaning of returning to his hometown, and even Kuaqiao's father and Qiao's mother gave birth to a good son.
Separated from Xu Xian at the entrance of his house, Qiao Chenan returned to his home, his parents were very happy to see him return, Qiao Chen'an was naturally known from the word of mouth of everyone, and their hearts were even more happy, what else in the world can make their parents happy and satisfied more than their own children?
Back in his room, a puff of green smoke floated out of the Huaimu card, and the figures of Xiao Qian and Wu Qiuyue appeared from the house, looking at everything around them with some novelty, and said curiously: "This is Xianggong's home?"
Huangfu Xuan jumped off his shoulder, jumped out of the room and disappeared, faintly "I'll go out for a walk" The voice came, he was playful, it was the age of being lively and active, Qiao Chenan went with him.
After dinner and chatting with his parents, Qiao Chenan went back to his room to prepare to rest, but at this time there was a problem in front of him, there was only one bed in his room, and it was not too wide, so it would be a little crowded to accommodate three people. But if the two of them are allowed to live in the Huaimu card, not to mention that Wu Qiuyue and the two are unhappy, even he will not agree.
In the end, the three of them still squeezed together, Qiao Chen settled in the middle, Wu Qiuyue and Xiao Qian lived on both sides, although the three of them had the experience of sleeping together in the stone room of Longmen Mountain, but the cold jade bed was huge after all, more than enough for the three of them, different from the narrow and crowded at this time.
Qiao Chenan felt the warm fragrant nephrite on both sides of his body, if it was impossible to say that there was no ripple in his heart, when would he think that he would have such a day?
Xiao Qian is better, after all, she has a lively temperament and is a little bold, but Wu Qiuyue is nervous and motionless, with her back to the two of them, but she can't sleep anyway.
In the darkness, Qiao Chen'an suddenly felt Xiao Qian on his side move, and then a slightly cool jade hand put on his chest, turned his head sideways, and saw Xiao Qian staring at him with burning eyes, his eyes were full of tenderness, he bit his lip gently, and when he saw him, he took the initiative to move his head and offer a fragrant kiss.
Qiao Chen'an was slightly stunned, and said in her heart that this little girl was also bold, but since the other party took the initiative to send it to the door, she had no reason to refuse, so she responded to her affection, kissed it deeply, and tasted the intoxicating fragrance.
A hand quietly caressed Xiao Qian's body, encroaching on the peak, Xiao Qian was coldly attacked by him, her delicate body trembled violently, and her mouth made a sigh, but it was difficult to escape from his clutches, at first she could bear it, but later, she was emotional, it was difficult to suppress herself, her wheezing and moaning became heavier and heavier, and she couldn't help but exhale: "Xianggong ......"
The small movements of the two of them naturally couldn't hide Wu Qiuyue on the side, naturally she blushed, her heartbeat accelerated uncontrollably, Xiao Qian's voice fell into her ears like a spell, she was so anxious in her heart, and secretly scolded this little prodigal hoof, and she didn't know how to be ashamed, and she actually tempted Xianggong to do that shameful thing in front of herself......
was upset, but suddenly felt a palm fall on his lower abdomen, his body couldn't help but tremble, and his heartbeat seemed to stop, but the big hand didn't make any further movements, just stopped quietly, as if to make her feel at ease, Wu Qiuyue couldn't help but show a faint smile on her face, and fell asleep after a while.
Two days passed in a flash, and it was the Mid-Autumn Festival, and that night, a round of bright moon rose into the sky, hanging high in the night sky like a white jade plate, casting thousands of rays of brilliance, shining a piece of silver white like snow between heaven and earth.
Qiao Chen'an walked with Wu Qiuyue and Xiaoqian on the streets of Qiantang, although it was night, but it was very lively, there were hawkers' shouts in their ears, and there were street performers, juggling, lantern lanterns, guessing lantern riddles, so lively.
The three of them moved with the flow of people on the street, enjoying various performances along the road, Wu Qiuyue and Xiaoqian had never seen such a lively scene, and from time to time there would be laughter like silver bells, and at this moment they seemed to have forgotten all their troubles, just ordinary girls who had not come out of the cabinet.
At this time, a young man in Tsing Yi suddenly came to Qiao Chen'an, and said with a respectful expression: "Young Master Qiao, someone invited you to the Drunken Immortal Building in front of you to attend the banquet, I don't know what you think, Son?"
Qiao Chenan was puzzled: "Someone invited?" He asked himself if there were few acquaintances in this Qiantang County, who would send someone to invite him? Considering the two girls around him, he subconsciously wanted to refuse.
Wu Qiuyue seemed to see what he was thinking, and said, "Since someone invited you, you might as well go and have a look." Sister Xiaoqian and I are fine here. Xiao Qian on the side also nodded again and again, and said with a smile: "Xianggong go quickly, but you have to go back quickly!"
Qiao Chenan thought for a moment, nodded slightly at the two, and said to the little guy: "You lead the way." ”
The little guy answered, and led it all the way to the Drunken Immortal Building, and went straight to the top floor, Qiao Chen couldn't help but feel a little emotional, he used to have the opportunity to eat the four happiness pills of the Drunken Immortal Mansion once during the New Year's Festival, but now he can easily buy the entire Drunken Immortal Building, and the change is not small.
When I came to a private room on the top floor, as soon as I entered, a familiar figure greeted me, it was Qian Duoduo, who I hadn't seen for a long time, and when I saw him, I laughed and said, "Brother Qiao, long time no see!"
Qiao Chenan said with a smile: "I still wonder who invited me, it turned out to be Brother Qian!" He heard that Qian Duoduo escorted a batch of goods to other places, but he didn't expect to meet here, it seems that he has already returned.
Qian Duoduo led him to the hall, Qiao Chenan looked at it, and saw that most of the people sitting among them were richly dressed people, and even the Qiantang Governor was also among them, and he couldn't help but have some guesses in his heart.
Qiao Chen'an only gave his hand, it was regarded as a number of salutes, but no one in the hall was dissatisfied, because of the status of each other, these "big people" who were majestic in front of the people on weekdays became "little people" compared with Qiao Chen'an, including the magistrate, they all got up and saluted, with respect on their faces, regardless of anything else, the fact that Qiao Chenan was a student of Wang Lizhi, the minister of the dynasty, was enough to make them treat it like this.
Once Qiao Chenan enters the court, with the support of this teacher, it can be said that he is on the rise and holding great power, where do they dare to be disrespectful?
Everyone was a little restrained at first, but as the exchange deepened, they found that Qiao Chen'an was not difficult to approach, but a little approachable, and the apprehension in their hearts gradually let go, and the atmosphere gradually became lively.
Everyone pushed the cup and changed the lamp, Qian Duoduo lamented at the table, Hangzhou Oiran actually went to Lin'an not long ago, I don't know if we can meet again, there is regret in my expression, Qiao Chen'an only then did I know that Yaoqin had actually left Hangzhou and arrived in Lin'an, the capital of the court. He has a deep impression of Yaoqin, this is a very strong woman, although she was born in the dust, she is clean and self-loving, and she is not stained with filth, which is really rare.
After drinking a few rounds of wine, everyone was a little drunk, and their courage was also bigger, and the Qiantang Zhixian looked slightly drunk and said: "I asked Qiao Gongzi to learn from Xiasu, and he is known as 'Hangzhou's No. 1 Talent', and his heart is naturally admired." This time coincides with the Mid-Autumn Festival night, and there is a reluctant invitation below, can the son compose a poem with this intention?"
After Chen Zhixian said this, all the squires echoed, and Qian Duoduo also smiled and said: "Brother Qiao, let them see your amazing talent!"
Qiao Chen'an saw that everyone was quite interested, and he didn't want to sweep away their interest, so he started and walked to the window, looked up at the bright moon in the sky, attracted everyone's attention, pondered for a moment, and said:
"When is the bright moon, ask the wine to the sky. I don't know what year it is in the heavenly palace. I want to go back by the wind, but I am afraid of Qionglou Yuyu, and the high place is unbearable. Dancing to figure out the shadow, how does it seem to be in the world?
Turn Zhu Pavilion, low Qihu, shine sleeplessly. There should be no hatred, what is the long time to say goodbye? People have joys and sorrows, and the moon is cloudy and sunny, and this matter is difficult to complete. I hope that people will last a long time, and they will be together for thousands of miles. ”
After a word was chanted, the hall was already audible with a falling needle, silent, looking back, everyone was still in shock, all of them were dumbfounded, looking at Qiao Chen'an's eyes as if they had seen a ghost, although they had expected that there was no void under the fame, but Qiao Chen'an's performance was really like a celestial, almost beyond their imagination.
It took a long time to react, but they saw that Qiao Chen'an's figure was no longer in the hall, but everyone didn't care, their faces were still unfinished, but those who had some knowledge were still immersed in the artistic conception of the right words.
Downstairs, Qiao Chenan came to Wu Qiuyue's side and said with a smile: "Let's go! Let's go enjoy the lanterns!" The figure disappeared into the darkness.
Only a bright moon accompanies you.