On New Year's Eve, the whole capital was immersed in the sound of drums, music and firecrackers. There was laughter and joy everywhere. It was so lively.
The lights in the Nine Princes' Mansion are brilliant and dazzling.
Even the secluded Zhiyi Pavilion is brightly lit tonight. The exquisite embroidered building is more and more dreamlike in the halo. A woman's laughter may be heard in the middle of the building, which is pleasant to the ear.
There were continuous chirping sounds, and then a "bang bang" sound sounded in the air.
"Miss, there are fireworks in the house." Jin He's joyful voice sounded. Then, he pulled Luo Zhiyi and ran into the courtyard. He raised his head and looked at the sky. The fireworks were bright and colorful, burning people's faces into various colors. Jinhe happily pointed at the blossoming fireworks and smiled sweetly. Luo Zhiyi watched the fireworks explode with a bang. They were bright for an instant and then disappeared without a trace. Suddenly, a feeling of loneliness arose in his heart. He turned around and entered the house.
As soon as he entered the house, there was a flower in front of him. Then there was a weight in his arms. Luo Zhiyi subconsciously hugged it. He lowered his head and looked. It turned out to be a snow rat.
Luo Zhiyi was greatly surprised. He found that the snow rat was particularly round. Another news came.
Taking out the blood-clotting cinnabar, the snow rat quickly spit out a large bead. It was crystal clear, but it was not a pearl like a night pearl. Luo Zhiyi held the bead and looked at it carefully for a long time. He could not tell what kind of bead it was. But Yun Xiwei specially brought it in for her. It must not be a simple pearl. Just when Luo Zhiyi was confused, Xue Shu spit out another pill. Luo Zhiyi took out the note inside. After a look, it turned out that this pearl was specially made by his second brother. The one given to her is called "Youth Pearl". It can ward off hundreds of poisons. It is a New Year's gift given to her by her second brother.
Luo Zhiyi let go of Xue Shu and pressed the Fanghua Pearl tightly to her heart. Tears welled up in her eyes. She still had her second brother. There were still people in this world who cared about her and loved her. The round beads brought warmth with a faint fragrance. It was warm against her heart. It warmed her instantly.
"Second brother." Luo Zhiyi couldn't help calling out. He didn't know whether his second brother was okay in Northern Xinjiang. Is his injury completely healed?
The news on the back of the note surprised Luo Zhiyi. It was about the person from Xiyanyuan. Unexpectedly, the foreign beauty turned out to be the emperor's spy. The emperor gave her to Bai Ye. Its intention is self-evident. It seems that the emperor is not as kind to his only prince brother as he appears on the outside.
Luo Zhiyi was immersed in his thoughts. Jinhe's voice sounded outside the courtyard: "Mrs. Yingying."
Luo Zhiyi put away the Fanghua Pearl and turned around to look. He saw Xue Yingying coming with a smile on her face, wearing a thick fox fur. A circle of fox fur around her neck made her dignified and elegant, adding a touch of charm.
"Miss Luo." Before she could enter, Xue Yingying smiled and greeted Jin He to come in as well.
"Mrs. Yingying." Luo Zhiyi smiled calmly and asked her to come into the house and take a seat.
"Yingying feels lonely in Chenxiang Garden alone. So I came here to bother Miss Luo." Xue Yingying smiled and asked Yun Tong behind her to put the things she brought on the table. "I made this with my own hands. A small snack. I hope Miss Luo won’t dislike it.”
Luo Zhiyi looked at it. In the exquisite glass plate were red and white flower-shaped pastries, which had a nice and sweet smell. "I feel honored to be able to taste the pastries made by Mrs. Yingying herself." Saying this, he invited Jin He and Yun Tong to sit down and taste together.
Yun Tong wanted to refuse, but Jin He had already pulled her to sit down. Luo Zhiyi said with a smile: "Today is the New Year. Don't be constrained by these red tapes." After saying that, he poured a few cups of scented tea with his own hands and retreated in front of the three of them. "This pastry goes well with this scented tea."
"Although today is New Year's Eve, the atmosphere in our palace is really uncomfortable." Xue Yingying said with a meaningful smile on her face. Then she approached Luo Zhiyi and whispered: "I heard last night Xiyan Garden is very lively. The lights are bright in the middle of the night. The servants are busy coming in and out. In the end, even the prince was invited." After saying this, Xue Yingying paused and looked at Luo Zhiyi's expression. She saw a look on her face. With an indifferent and indifferent look, he continued: "The guy from Hanmoxuan cried all night when I heard about it."
Luo Zhiyi understood in his heart. It seemed that the person from Xiyanyuan had brought Ling Ji back to his house. He just didn't know if Ling Ji could be saved. If she fell into Lian Ruoshui's hands, she would probably have a narrow escape.
"The one from Xiyanyuan doesn't look simple either." Luo Zhiyi said softly.
"That's the person given by the emperor. How can it be so simple?" Xue Yingying's words were obvious.
Luo Zhiyi raised his head and looked at the lady in front of him. It's not simple. So is the person in front of him. Neither she nor the person behind her should be underestimated. Fortunately, there are only a few in this palace. If there were just a little more women, I don’t know how exciting it would be.
"But, didn't the prince bring the princess to the palace today for the New Year's Eve dinner?" Luo Zhiyi didn't think that Ling Ji could make Lian Ruoshui fall out of favor with Bai Ye.
Xue Yingying smiled and did not answer. She lowered her head and took a sip of scented tea.
At this time, Xiao Liuzi's voice suddenly came from outside the courtyard. Luo Zhiyi signaled Jin He to go out to meet him. Soon, Jin He led Xiao Liuzi and Wei Lan in.
The two came in and saw that Xue Yingying was there. They were slightly startled. After greeting Xue Yingying, they stood aside cautiously. When Xue Yingying saw this, she smiled and said, "Are the Azure Guards also here to visit Miss Luo?"
Weilan was looking at Luo Zhiyi. When she heard Xue Yingying asked him, her face turned pale. "Well, let's see Miss." After saying that, she didn't know what to say.
But Luo Zhiyi saw something in Xiao Liuzi's hand and asked quickly: "Don't Xiao Liuzi accompany your mother?"
Xiao Liuzi glanced at Xue Yingying and replied cautiously: "It was my mother who asked Xiao Liuzi to come here." As he spoke, he held the things in his hands tightly, feeling a little at a loss.
"What are you holding in your hand?" Jin He stood aside and noticed what was in Xiao Liuzi's hand. He asked with interest.
Xiao Liuzi became more cautious at this question and hid the thing behind his back. "Nothing. Nothing."
"Did my aunt give it to me?" Luo Zhiyi Bingxue was so smart, how could he not know this?
After hearing this, Jin He had already gone around behind Xiao Liuzi and snatched the thing away. When Xiao Liuzi was anxious and at a loss, he handed it to Luo Zhiyi's hand.
Luo Zhiyi took it with a smile. It was an ordinary handkerchief with something wrapped inside. Luo Zhiyi glanced at Xiao Liuzi, but saw that his face was red and his eyes were looking away, and he was very nervous.
Luo Zhiyi shook his head and smiled. He opened the handkerchief and found a peace talisman lying quietly inside. On the yellow talisman, a cinnabar dragon and a snake were drawn, and incomprehensible spells were painted on it.
Luo Zhiyi was stunned. His fingers had lightly slid over the incantation on the peace talisman. There was a deep thought in his eyes. This peace talisman is the most common peace talisman in Guanyin Temple. It doesn't cost a penny. But, take it now. Luo Zhiyi's hand made her eyes moisten slightly. This was the most simple blessing from an old man. It was more precious than the gold and silver jewelry.
Xiao Liuzi was silent when he saw Luo Zhiyi. He said a little cautiously: "This is what my mother went to the Guanyin Temple to ask for for the young lady yesterday."
Luo Zhiyi smiled and took out the peace talisman. He raised his head and smiled at Xiaoliuzi and said, "Thank you, auntie, for me." He put the peace talisman into his arms in front of everyone and pressed it gently. Press. "I'm very touched by Auntie's thoughtfulness. I like it very much."
A small peace symbol was the most sincere blessing from an old man. This simplest caring and friendship made her heart warm again.