Yuchi Jingbei was much taller than Yun Yao, and Yun Yao's little head was just reaching his chest.
In the red light of the corridor, two people walked one in front and one behind. The red light illuminated Yun Yao's pretty face and also reflected in Yuchi Jingbei's black eyes, turning into bright starlight.
Yuchi Jingbei didn't expect Yun Yao to suddenly look up, and Yun Yao didn't expect someone to be so close to her.
Yuchi Jingbei's heartbeat immediately stopped because his mind was filled with Yun Yao's face. Yun Yao's heartbeat also became disordered because of Yuchi Jingbei's sudden appearance.
Yun Yao's fox eyes widened, and she felt a little angry because Yuchi Jingbei made her feel a little embarrassed. She immediately turned around and pushed Yuchi Jingbei hard, her beautiful eyes wide open: "Why are you so close?! You want to take advantage of me! You pervert! Humph!"
Yuchi Jingbei was completely stunned by the scolding.
Fortunately, Yuchi Jingbei was backed by his nephews, otherwise he would have been pushed down the mountain by Yun Yao. The nephews supported their uncle, who was younger than some of them, and laughed secretly.
Yun Yao snorted and walked away. Yuchi Jingbei was anxious and wanted to explain, but for some reason, his brain went blank and he couldn't speak.
Yuchi Qian'er was also a year or two older than this young uncle. She sighed and looked at him, "Young uncle, don't be too impatient. You can't be impatient even when marching and fighting, let alone chasing after girls. Look, you've been treated as a pervert. It's really a disgrace to our Yuchi family."
Yuchi Jingbei was straightened up by everyone, his face flushed with anxiety: "I didn't! I was distracted before, so I accidentally walked behind her..." Well, actually he was too focused on looking at her and didn't pay attention to the distance between the two. Of course, he didn't dare to admit this. It was so embarrassing for a dignified Major General Yuchi to be distracted by a girl!
"Don't explain~~~" All the nephews and nieces said in unison, which made Lin Shulun and his sister couldn't help laughing. The friendship of the Yuchi family is enviable.
"Uncle, today's competition is fair, there is no distinction between high and low, it all depends on your ability."
"That's right, little uncle, you can't use your status as an elder to pressure us. This is about marrying a daughter-in-law, we won't give in!"
Everyone burst into laughter and chased after Yun Yao, leaving Yuchi Jingbei standing there stiffly, feeling depressed.
Lin Shiyue smiled at Lin Shulun: "The Yuchi family is really lively."
Lin Shulun also looked at Lin Shiyue with pity. Behind his sister's tranquility, the reason was actually that the prime minister's mansion was too quiet, and without any sisters to accompany her, she always felt lonely.
"What's so good about being so lively?" Yuchi Jingbei said, looking angrily at the group of younger generations who ran ahead of him, "Look at them! Which one of them respects me? Humph! Brother Shulun, your family is still quiet."
Lin Shulun smiled at Yuchi Jingbei and said, "Let's not envy each other anymore. If you don't catch up with her, Miss Yunyao will never catch up with you."
Yuchi Jingbei's face immediately turned red again, and he lowered his head and hurried up the mountain.
The group of people came to the mountainside in a noisy manner, and the corridor bridge also came to the end. Here, there was a fork in the road. The court officials and those with families went to the right to attend the imperial banquet.
The unmarried children of officials went to the left, crossed the Magpie Bridge to the Yue Lao Lantern Square, where they tasted delicious food, guessed lantern riddles, watched programs specially prepared for them, and went on blind dates.
Fu Kun and his three sons were standing at a fork in the road. Officials passing by greeted Fu Kun and introduced their own children to him.
There were eunuchs and palace maids serving on both sides of the fork, guiding the officials and their children.
After some greetings, the officials left. Fu Kun looked gentle and lovingly at Fu Mingrui: "Rui'er, you usually only know how to investigate cases in the Eight Gates. It's rare that the emperor has shown mercy this year and held such a Mid-Autumn Festival Lantern Festival. The daughters of my colleagues in the court have also come. You must seize the opportunity." Fu Kun stretched out his hand and pressed heavily on Fu Mingrui's shoulder. After a conversation with Fu Minghui, he no longer had any worries about Fu Minghui.
Although Fu Mingrui was his most proud son, he was also the one that worried him the most in terms of major life events. Because he admired this son the most, he also doted on him the most and never forced him to do anything he didn't want to do.
He certainly didn't expect Fu Mingrui to pursue the little princess, and he knew his son's temper. But there were many girls tonight, and he didn't believe his son would not like any of them. He couldn't be a bachelor in the Eight Gates for the rest of his life. If his son liked Lin Jingzhi's daughter, he would put aside all his prejudices and rifts and help them get together.
Fu Mingrui lowered his eyes and said nothing. He didn't know the sacrifices his father was willing to make for him. He quietly pinched the hairpin box in his sleeve, already absent-minded.
Fu Mingsu, who was standing by, noticed that his second brother was distracted today, which was different from the past. He felt a little uneasy. Could it be that the flowers were in full bloom tonight, and his second brother was moved by the scene? Could he be missing Lian Youyou
Fu Kun sighed in his heart when he saw Fu Mingrui didn't answer. He then looked at Fu Minghui, who immediately smiled brightly at his father. Fu Kun's mood immediately improved when he saw Fu Minghui's confident smile, and he couldn't help but smile too. He raised his hand and patted Fu Minghui's shoulder: "Hui'er, have fun tonight, come on!" Fu Kun's voice was deep, and this "come on" was meaningful.
Fu Minghui nodded heavily: "Don't worry, Dad!" Fu Minghui's eyes were already shining, and his expression showed that he was confident of victory!
Fu Kun laughed out loud, a father like a son, he had confidence in his third son. He turned around and went to the right with Fu Mingsu. When the officials saw Zuo Xiang, they immediately came forward and accompanied Fu Kun and his son into the right path.
When Fu Kun was greeting those officials, Fu Mingsui gave Fu Minghui a look, and Fu Minghui's eyes were already showing the excitement of hunting.
Fu Mingsui then looked at Fu Mingrui who was still distracted, sighed heavily, followed Fu Kun, and left surrounded by officials.
Fu Mingrui gently touched the hairpin box in his sleeve, and the otherworldly figure of Lian Youyou involuntarily emerged in his mind. She always came and went in a chic manner, with flowing clothes. Her face was always calm, sometimes leisurely and sometimes cunning.
Lian Youyou is a woman he cannot understand or fathom. She is like a wonderful book, with surprises and suspense waiting for him every time he turns a page, making him continue to read like a madman.
Who is she? Where did she come from? Why did she come
She suddenly appeared at Jiumen, and from then on entered Fu Mingrui's world, intervening in his cases and telling him that the stories hidden behind were always more exciting than what he saw.
He knew nothing about her...
He couldn't forget her...
"Brother?" Fu Minghui's call brought him back to his senses. His heartbeat immediately started beating wildly, as if someone had noticed his thoughts and he felt guilty. His fair and delicate face couldn't help but turn red because of his frantic heartbeat, making his cheeks hot. His brain, which was always clear and calm, became hot like boiling water, making him unable to hear the sounds around him for a while. (To be continued)