When Chen Yichen faced Chen Qingtong's inquiry, he just nodded and smiled most of the time, but he also felt a sense of relaxation deep down.

This may be the first time since time traveling back to ancient times, people who have faced this era without having to pretend to be themselves at all times and can enjoy the night view of Nanjing in the Ming Dynasty.

The two of them were walking slowly, and suddenly a dull "bang" sound came from the direction of the Qinhuai River, and then a blooming firework lit up the entire sky.

"So beautiful."

The fireworks in the sky were reflected on Chen Qingtong's pupils, and a longing smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

"Do you like this kind of scenery?"

"Well, I have loved fireworks since I was a child."

"But this beautiful scenery is only for a moment."

"It's enough for a moment, isn't it?"

Chen Qingtong turned her head and asked Chen Yichen.

Yeah?

Chen Yichen had no answer in his heart. After all, everyone's pursuits are different. Sometimes, if you can shine with such a moment of highlights, it seems to be quite good.

"Brother Yichen, do you remember the scene when we two climbed to the roof of the Duke's Mansion to watch the fireworks when we were young?"

"I don't remember very much."

Chen Yichen is very vague about these childhood memories. It is not easy to remember the appearance of a little girl Chen Qingtong, let alone specific events.

"At that time, we couldn't go out to play casually, and fireworks outside were often blocked by the high walls of the Duke's mansion. It was you who took me to climb up the roof to see these beautiful fireworks."

As he was talking, Chen Qingtong suddenly smiled sweetly: "But later you were discovered by your mother, so you can be scolded."

Listening to Chen Qingtong telling these childhood pasts, Chen Yichen felt very strange, as if he was experiencing someone else's life personally.

On the second floor of a teahouse next to Nanshi Street, the second son Zhu Ji was eating snacks and tasting tea with several Zhu clans, discussing which brothel to visit by the Qinhuai River later.

At this moment, Zhu Jin, who was sitting by the window, seemed to have noticed something, pushed Zhu Ji's arm, pointed to the distance downstairs and said, "Second Master, look, is that Miss Qingtong from the Marquis of Taining?"

"You've read it wrong. How could Sister Qingtong come here at this big night?"

"How is that possible? If you don't believe me, please look."

Zhu Jin was a little anxious. Although there was a curtain between male and female students when he was studying in the inner courtyard and private school. However, after all, the classmates had met for several years and had many common meetings. How could even admit their mistakes?

Hearing Zhu Jin say this, Zhu Ji turned his head skeptically. When he saw it clearly, his expression changed instantly. The reason was not Chen Qingtong, but he saw Chen Yichen!

Why did this maid and Chen Qingtong be here?

"Miss Qingtong doesn't seem to be alone. Is that Chen Yichen next to her?"

Not only did Zhu Ji discover Chen Yichen's existence, but several other clan children on the table also recognized him.

At the same time, Zhu Ji's face became even more ugly.

Because Chen Qingtong is Zhu Ji's target marriage candidate, this is not about love, but about her being the only daughter of Taining Hou.

As long as you can marry Chen Qingtong, it is equivalent to getting the help of the entire Taining Marquis Mansion. In addition, his mother is now a family member, and the merger of the two forces means that Zhu Ji can challenge the eldest son Zhu Yi's position as the title!

However, over the years, Chen Qingtong has always ignored Zhu Ji. Now he is traveling with a maid Chen Yichen at night. It is like an old hatred that has not yet disappeared, and new hatred has been added!

"What did the second young master say? We can't just watch it like that, right?"

The clans who were following Zhu Ji were very clear about his ambitions. In addition, the previous family banquet of Duke Cheng’s Mansion, both sides had already formed a bond with Chen Yichen, so they must not let it go now.

"Let's go, follow me and you'll meet this maid!"

Zhu Ji was not polite, or did not take Chen Yichen seriously at all. He immediately stood up and called these clans to go downstairs to see some colors.

The group walked out of the teahouse, and Chen Yichen was still listening to Chen Qingtong and telling the past when he was a child.

Suddenly, a harsh voice came from his ears: "Chen Yichen, you are so happy."

Looking in the direction of the sound, Chen Yichen saw Zhu Ji and a few others walking towards him with bad intentions, and it was obvious that he looked like he was in trouble.

"Zhu Ji, what do you want to do?"

Chen Qingtong naturally discovered Zhu Ji and others. She subconsciously stood in front of Chen Yichen and questioned the other party.

However, this time, Chen Yichen did not let Chen Qingtong block in front of him anymore, but grabbed her wrist and gently pulled her behind him.

This action of holding his wrist in Zhu Ji's eyes made him jealous. In ancient times, it was emphasized that a man and a woman would not be able to get along with each other. Although Chen Qingtong had not yet reached the end of the journey, it was not something you Chen Yichen could touch!

"Second Young Master, what a coincidence, I'm lucky to know."

Chen Yichen also replied indifferently, he was too lazy to even do basic gifts. Since the other party was not kind, there was no need to be polite.

"Chen Yichen, could it be that the family dinner was in the limelight that day, and did you forget what your identity is today?"

Zhu Jin next to him couldn't help but jump out to mock him when he saw Chen Yichen unable to even give him a gift.

"I am indeed quite forgetful. It seems that it is not just writing poetry, but maybe I am not as good as Brother Zhu in terms of memory."

Chen Yichen immediately retorted, since you like to mention your family banquet and your identity, then I will also repeat the matters at the family banquet and see who can disgust whom.

Sure enough, when Chen Yichen focused on the four words "flattering", the memory in Zhu Jin's mind that was ridiculed by the honors and honors in Nanjing was activated, and his face instantly turned into a pig's liver.

"Hmph, Chen Yichen, it seems that you are much more clever now."

Zhu Ji said coldly. He didn't expect Chen Yichen to fight back so sharply, which was completely different from his image in recent years. He was even more sharp than at the family dinner that day.

"I dare not take it, I just haven't performed before."

Chen Yichen did not show any weakness, and this is indeed a truth.

For a while, he has always been a literary and polite person, but this does not mean that Chen Yichen will not be able to do it when it comes to criticizing others.

You should know that the skills of irritable men in the Internet in later generations are simply outrageous. They can greet each other ten times in different ways with relatives and friends. Chen Yichen only needs to learn a little bit of fur to almost give greetings to Zhu Ji's ancestors three generations.

Of course, Chen Yichen would not do this. After all, both sides are the same ancestor now, so we cannot change the limits of ancestors like Li Da when he was doing.

Moreover, it is too straightforward and rough, so the other party may not be able to understand it. However, it is still more than enough to deal with the current verbal tricks.

"Chen Yichen, do you really think that we dare not touch you just by being a maid?"

A strong man next to Zhu Ji couldn't help it anymore and almost wanted to reach out and fight Chen Yichen.

I had some concerns before in the Duke Chengguo Mansion. Now I have the support of the second young master and have some quarrels with this maid. Just give him two old punches!

"I do think so. If you don't believe it, you can try it. When we see it, which one of us is more miserable."

After saying this, Chen Yichen simply took a step forward and directly stepped forward in front of the strong man.

In terms of size, Chen Yichen was almost half a head shorter than the other party, but in terms of momentum, Chen Yichen could be said to have completely crushed the other party.

Even when Chen Yichen looked over, this strong man dared not look at each other!

Why am I afraid? Could it be that the maid and son were attracted by the attention of the family dinner that day?

Or is it because he was left behind by the Duke of China that he would be included in the genealogy and become the third prince in the future?

If I do something today, will I be retaliated by this son and severely punished by the Duke in the future?

If Chen Yichen was timid, the strong man might have taken action directly. But Chen Yichen was not only not cowardly, but on the contrary, he was also arrogant, which made the other party unable to understand the details, and was afraid that Duke Cheng Guozhu Yong had already admitted this maid.

In ancient times, the emphasis was on high and low. As long as Chen Yichen had the possibility of becoming a concubine's son in one day, then this strong man would definitely not have a good ending in the future if he dared to take action today.

Not to mention this strong man, even Zhu Ji felt a little confused when he saw Chen Yichen's posture.

Chen Yichen's performance on the main family banquet was too dazzling. Moreover, the song "Linjiangxian" was famous in Yingtianfu and was praised by many literati, which gave Zhu Ji a great sense of shock and crisis.

You should know that my father, but I will not easily leave anyone to talk alone, let alone keep Chen Yichen, the maid.

No one can guarantee what my father promised Chen Yichen. If the brothers and sisters fights are exposed, the one who suffers the final loss will definitely be himself.

After all, Chen Yichen has no hope of inheriting the title, and I, Zhu Ji, have it!

Not only that, the confrontation between the two sides has also attracted the attention of many passers-by. Loving to watch the fun is one of the essence of human beings. Some people have slowed down and wanted to see if there will be a fight scene.

"Zhu Kai, you step down first."

Zhu Ji shouted out the strong man, and now there are more and more passers-by onlookers, and the patrol of Yingtian Bingma is not far away. If he takes action, the influence may be too great, and it may be in the end not worth the loss.

What's more, Zhu Ji had already thought of a more sinister way to deal with Chen Yichen, killing people without blood!

"Ha, it's very sharp-tongued, but Chen Yichen, do you know what the consequences will be if you meet the only daughter of Taining Hou?"

After hearing this, Chen Yichen's face became solemn, and he realized that the problem was a bit serious.

"You can't talk nonsense, what is a private meeting!"

"It's not a private meeting. Why do you, a young man, meet with the only daughter of Taining Hou alone? Is your identity worthy?"

"Zhu Ji, don't maliciously slander"

Chen Qingtong behind him also spoke righteously. In ancient times, women valued fame and fortune very much, especially the children of the Lord, whose reputation was even more important.

Objectively speaking, Chen Qingtong should not travel alone with Chen Yichen. At least he had to bring a maid and servant, otherwise he would be easily splashed with dirty water, just like what Zhu Ji did now.

But it was purely accidental when encountering the carriage in Hou Mansion, and Chen Qingtong was happy for a moment and did not consider so many etiquette issues at all, so she invited Chen Yichen to travel with her.
Chapter completed!