When Xiao Zhige looked at Li Haiyun, Li Haiyun was also looking at him quietly. Regardless of his appearance or behavior, the King of the Northern War has the style of a military general, his brows are full of anger, and the corners of his mouth are curled, and he has a bad temper at first glance.
He quietly clenched his fists and looked up at An Changqing. However, An Changqing sat beside the Northern War King, but did not look at him.
Li Haiyun's heart shrank, and he thought in panic: Is my cousin blaming him? Obviously, they used to swim in the lake to write poems, and my cousin would pay attention to him...
"Cousin Changqing..." Li Haiyun was thinking in his heart, but he couldn't hold back, and called him in a panic.
An Changqing was about to introduce him to Xiao Zhige, when he heard the words, he responded casually, and said to Xiao Zhige: "My lord, this is the nephew of my first-mother's family, the son of Li Ruqi, the governor of Changyang County."
Xiao Zhige responded calmly and asked casually, "I heard that you are quite close to this Young Master Li?"
His tone was not heavy, only a black face made people feel fear for no reason, and the two who were thinking about each other froze in their hearts.
An Changyu lowered his head, and the corners of his mouth were quietly raised. On the other hand, Li Haiyun showed concern, and repeatedly retorted: "It's not close, it's just... just..." He couldn't think of a suitable word for a while, so he hesitated.
"Just what?" Seeing him so eager, Xiao Zhige's face was even more ugly, and his voice was faintly angry: "Why didn't Li Gongzi finish his words?"
"It's just an ordinary friend. Your Highness, don't misunderstand." Li Haiyun looked away, not daring to look at An Changqing's expression. Changqing's cousin is now the princess of the Northern War. Since he has no ability to protect him, he can no longer drag him down wishful thinking.
An Changqing, who had been silent for a while, vaguely felt that something was not quite right, she frowned and said strangely, "Cousin Ru Hai has been a guest in the prime minister's mansion for a while, so we know each other."
Xiao Zhige glanced at him, but there was no flaw in his expression. An Changqing looked innocent, and did not seem to understand Li Haiyun's clear words. There is also no trace of sadness or feelings of seeing old feelings. Xiao Zhige couldn't guess for a while whether he was pretending too well, or whether he really didn't care about this cousin anymore.
Looking at Li Haiyun again, the disgust in Xiao Zhige's eyes was even heavier. Squinting slightly, he waved his hand and said, "Since we have met, the two of you can step back if you have nothing to do."
"Then we won't disturb the prince and princess Yaxing." Seeing that he was unceremoniously expelling guests, An Changyu's expression changed slightly, but he still bowed his hands respectfully and stepped back. Li Haiyun raised his head to look at An Changqing, his expression was hesitant to say anything.
An Changqing's attention was all on Xiao Zhige, so he did not receive his gaze.
After the two left, An Changqing asked strangely, "What's wrong with your lord?"
It seems that she has been in a bad mood ever since.
Seeing that he still cares about him, Xiao Zhige felt complicated and unspeakable for a while. He wanted to ask him about Li Haiyun, but he was afraid that what he heard was not the answer he wanted. He fought in blood on the battlefield for many years, but he has never been like a coward who turns his ears and steals bells like he is now.
Pressing his lips tightly, Xiao Zhige said softly, "It's nothing."
An Changqing looked at him sideways, feeling that this man was not telling the truth. After getting along these days, he already knew Xiao Zhige's temperament very well. This person is a stuffy gourd, and he won't say anything when he's angry. Just hold on to yourself.
An Changqing thought for a while, and didn't ask at all. Be prepared to wait until you get back.
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But it was said that after Li Haiyun and An Changyu returned to the Nongxue Pavilion, they were a little lost. After not seeing him for many years, An Changqing's appearance and temperament are even more than before, so that people can't take their eyes away at a glance.
He still remembered that the first time he saw each other, he was still a teenager who didn't grow up. His eyebrows are exquisite and picturesque, but his temperament is very warm and shy. When I first saw him, I would politely call him "Cousin Haiyun".
At that time, Li Haiyun fell in love with the beautiful woman, and often invited him to take a tour of the lake to enjoy the scenery. Although An Changqing was shy and never responded actively, the focus in his eyes could not be faked. If it weren't for later... Later, the family engaged him without his consent. Cousin Changqing would not have been so determined to even accept the jade pendant he gave, and wished him and his fiancee Qin Se and Ming's love...
"After all, it's fate..."
Li Haiyun took a long sigh and used the wine to hide the sourness in his nose.
An Xianya, who was beside her, didn't hear clearly, and came over curiously: "Cousin Haiyun, what did you say?"
Li Haiyun ignored her and only used wine to drown her sorrows. An Changyu gave her a stern look, and An Xianya retreated to her position angrily, not daring to speak any further.
"Cousin just gave up?" An Changqing poured him a glass of wine.
"What else can I do if I don't give up?" Li Haiyun sighed and said in despair, "I was the one who took him first, but now Bei... should be good to him, I can't hurt him any more. And today... he didn't even look at me. At first glance, it is obvious that he resents me in his heart..."
An Changyu's mouth curled slightly, and he continued: "Maybe he doesn't dare to show it in front of people?" He lowered his voice and continued: "I heard that the Northern War King was very cruel in matters in the room and liked to torture people... "
Li Haiyun's face turned pale, and the wine in the glass shook a little: "This..."
"Cousin is really going to give up, so he should make things clear. Although you were forced to go back to Changyang County under the pressure of your parents, you refused the marriage in the end. It's not that I'm sorry for him... Is it?"
Li Haiyun was overjoyed by what he said, and his expression became more and more hesitant.
An Changyu made persistent efforts: "I had a way to let you see the third brother, but since you don't want to... then forget it..."
"I wish..." Li Haiyun hurriedly responded, with a bit of drunkenness on his face, and said vaguely: "I want to ask him in person. If he is not doing well... I, I will take him as hard as I can. leave!"
"Okay..." An Changyu's eyes flashed, and his voice softly said: "Cousin, don't worry, I will help you..."
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Before the tall incense downstairs was finished burning, Zhou Helan and An Xianyu joined forces to answer one hundred and twenty-five lantern riddles.
The last gong and drum sounded, and the red lantern of the Northern War Palace was hung to the highest point.
Everyone in Songtao Pavilion was full of joy. An Changqing touched An Xianyu's head and said with a smile, "Yu'er is really amazing."
An Xianyu's cheeks were slightly red, but she was not as timid and timid as before, her eyes bright and said: "Brother and Zhou Gongzi also contributed."
Zhou Helan peeked at it, coughed lightly, and said quickly, "Young lady has poetry and books in her belly, even if I don't have it, I can answer it if you want."
small book booth
"Don't be humble." Seeing them pushing and pushing, An Changqing smiled and said, "It's all good. After winning the prize, it's just right to divide it equally."
As soon as the words fell, a servant led the steward of the Lantern Festival up. The steward held two wooden boxes and bowed respectfully: "The first name of the lantern festival can get a golden hundred taels or an original copy of Mr. Danmo. I wonder how the nobles will choose?"
An Changqing couldn't understand the famous Danqing family, so he went to see An Xianyu and Zhou Helan. However, Zhou Helan said: "Several of the riddles in the lantern riddles just now are related to Mr. Danmo. The young lady can answer them fluently, but she also pursues Mr. Danmo?"
An Xianyu nodded. Mr. Dan Mo's paintings are very popular in Daye, and she likes them very much. But thinking that she was not alone in winning this title, and Zhou Helan's family was not in a good position, so she thought she was short of money, so she did not make such an embarrassing request, but said: "This time the first title is for the three of us. If people work together to win the prize, the painting is not always good, why don't you just choose the golden hundred tael?"
Seeing this, An Changqing understood that her sister actually liked this painting, but she was always considerate and didn't want Zhou Helan to be embarrassed, so she took the initiative to bring it up.
He was about to speak, but heard Zhou Helan say: "That's a very coincidence, Helan also likes Mr. Danmo very much. If Mr. Danmo's original work is taken outside, it can be equivalent to a hundred taels of gold. If the princess and the young lady do not Do you mind, can we re-select Mr. Dan Mo's original work? The real work can be handed over to the young lady, and He Lan just wants to borrow it to copy it."
An Xianyu said this because she was afraid that he would be embarrassed, but she didn't expect that he would also want to paint. Then he looked at An Changqing questioningly: "Brother?"
Seeing this, An Changqing didn't think too much, and said: "You all like it, just choose the painting. He Lan is not too bad. I will give you a reward after returning to the mansion."
Zhou Helan hurriedly thanked An Xianyu, who couldn't put it down, and gave An Xianyu a long bow: "In a few days, I will trouble you to borrow the painting."
An Xianyu responded with a smile, her eyes on the painting. On the other hand, Xiao Zhige glanced at Zhou Helan expressionlessly, frowned slightly, but did not say anything rashly.
The lantern show is over, followed by the lantern viewing. After a few people sat upstairs for so long, An Changqing asked to go down and have a look. Seeing that there were so many people below, Mrs. Yu and Mrs. Zhou sat upstairs. An Changqing and Xiao Zhige took An Xianyu down to admire the lanterns.
The crowd downstairs was bustling, and An Xianyu liked girls' gadgets, so she took a look at the small stalls. An Changqing looked around, suddenly thought of something, and said to An Xianyu: "I will go over there with the lord and ask Tiehu and Helan to protect you, and meet at Songtao Pavilion before Hai Shi."
After explaining that the accompanying maid would take good care of An Xianyu, An Changqing took Xiao Zhige away.
Xiao Zhige frowned and asked, "Where are you going?"
An Changqing glanced at him sideways, and the brilliance in his eyes flowed: "I see that someone is in a bad mood, and I have to find a way to coax him."
Xiao Zhige suffocated, subconsciously wanting to refute that he was not in a bad mood, but was attracted by his words "coax him", he walked forward unconsciously with his feet, and asked in a hoarse voice, "How to coax him? "
An Changqing dragged him to a small stall selling masks, picked out two colorful bird masks, put them on by himself, and then handed them to Xiao Zhige: "You too."
The stall owner is not young, but his eyes are very sharp, and he grins: "The two of you are... right? This mask is just right! It has a wild goose painted on it! It's a pair!"
An Changqing was delighted to hear it, gave the money, and dragged Xiao Zhige to the moat.
The riverside is full of lantern sellers these days. Masked men and women hold lanterns, carefully write down their wishes, and then put them back into the river. Although Xiao Zhige has never experienced such an occasion, he also knows that this is where young men and women convey their feelings. Throughout the ages, I don't know how many men and women have borrowed this little lantern to show their love.
He hoarse uncomfortably: "What are you doing here?"
An Changqing bought a very unique lotus lantern for carp play and stuffed him with a pen and paper. His delicate face was blocked by the mask, but he could still see the shining eyes that were exposed: "Make a wish. I heard about this If you make a wish every day, it will be very spiritual."
Xiao Zhige's eyes darkened: "What do you want to make a wish?"
An Changqing shook his head and urged him to write quickly: "It won't work if you say it."
Xiao Zhige narrowed his eyes, picked up a pen and wrote a few words on the paper. After the two of them had finished writing and stuffed them into the lamp together, An Changqing held the lamp and put it down by the river, with a smile in her voice: "It will definitely work."
"Yeah." Xiao Zhige responded indifferently, but his eyes followed the slowly drifting lantern.
Will the wish in that lamp have something to do with Li Haiyun
Still... about him.
After rolling his Adam's apple a few times, Xiao Zhige closed his eyes, finally unable to hold back his urgency to know the truth, he strode forward, leaned over An Changqing's ear and said, "You are waiting for me here, I suddenly thought If you have something to do when you wake up, go back."
After speaking, without waiting for An Changqing to return to his senses, he walked away with him. An Changqing returned to his senses and called him, but saw that his back had melted into the crowd, and he couldn't tell which one was him.
At the same time, An Changyu, who had been quietly following him, patted Li Haiyun's shoulder, looked at An Changqing who was alone, and said, "Cousin, go ahead. Make it clear if you have anything to say, and I will take care of you."
The author has something to say: Cowardly: You will know the wish you made, just take the lantern and take a look.
Now: ? ?
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Today is still idiotic and cowardly.
Ah, in order to finish writing the plot, I forgot to look at the time. It's a little late, so I will send 168 red envelopes. There seems to be a lot less comments lately!
Then the cousin is actually an assist duck!
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