On the shore, the boats were splashed with water stains.
Miss Zhiyan took a few steps back in fear, holding the handkerchief with her fingertips to cover her mouth.
The piercing screams continued, and the posture became more and more crazy. It was difficult to imagine that this shrill scream was made by a man.
Yan Qing, who was always following Zhou Luoyu, was so panicked that he immediately shouted: "What are you doing standing still? Why don't you fish the second prince out of the river quickly!"
The subordinates immediately got busy.
A hint of smile flashed across Qi Yan's eyes.
Originally, Yan Qing didn't shout, so only the people in the front circle knew that Zhou Luoyu fell into the water. When he shouted, his voice echoed along the river, but Zhou Luoyu was in trouble.
"Ah sneeze!"
With the sound of rushing water, Zhou Luoyu was rescued. His face was covered with water, his hair was scattered, and he was in a miserable state.
There were several exclamations from the crowd, as if they were speechless that such a noble royal family would show such rudeness in front of them.
Qi Yan laughed briefly without hiding it.
Zhou Luoyu suddenly raised his eyes and gritted his teeth: "You...did you do it?"
Qi Yan spread his hands: "Second Prince, where did you start talking about this? When you got on the boat, I didn't come close or push you. It's your own fault if you fall off."
Zhou Luoyu was shaking with anger.
His aura was so intimidating that Yan Qing, who was following him, was a little scared and his voice was weak.
"Um...I, I just saw Qi Yan putting lotus lanterns into the river!"
"He must have deliberately confused the distance between the light and the boat, and that's why you fell into the water!"
Zhou Luoyu was about to have an attack, but after hearing Yan Qing's words, he was slapped with a big ear scraper!
"Okay, you saw it and you didn't remind me! Are you just waiting for me to step on it?"
He narrowed his eyes: "Tell me, do you also want to see my joke?"
Yan Qing was stunned.
He waved his hands quickly: "No, absolutely not! How could I want to see your joke? I..."
He hurriedly explained, but Zhou Luoyu didn't want to hear a word and just gave him a blank look: "Shut up!"
Couldn't he know that Yan Qing didn't do it on purpose? Isn't he just venting his anger?
Qi Yan, this guy, dared to trick him in front of so many people. He could have thought so many crooked things with just one mouthful.
With the beauty by his side, what he wants now is to catch someone to vent his anger on and expose this matter.
Yan Qing is also a colorless person!
The sky was getting darker again.
The cool breeze blew and hit his body, making Zhou Luoyu feel cold.
Miss Zhiyan saw this, got off the boat, and said considerately: "Second Prince, although it is midsummer, it is cold by the river at night. How can you do it wearing wet clothes?"
"Change out quickly, your body is in a hurry."
There was a beautiful brilliance in her eyes, which made Zhou Luoyu even though he was in a state of embarrassment, he couldn't help but be fascinated by her.
Qi Yan's eyes flashed.
Instead, he found another way to punish Zhou Luoyu.
"Okay, okay, wait for me."
Zhou Luoyu agreed repeatedly, and the bad mood just now dissipated in the beauty's soft words.
He turned around and was about to leave, but unexpectedly an arm lay across his body, blocking his way.
Qi Yan raised the corners of his lips slightly: "Well, the second prince must not have the habit of carrying clothes with him, right?"
"A rough shirt, you are delicate and expensive, are you used to wearing it?"
Zhou Luoyu's face darkened.
Qi Yan didn’t say it, but he really forgot!
He snorted coldly and said harshly: "Who is like you? Always prepare a piece of clothing when you go out, just like a girl's house!"
Qi Yan: "Just tell me if you want it."
Zhou Luoyu's face was stiff and his brows were twitching fiercely.
Qi Yan waited leisurely, with a hint of mockery in his eyes. Do you really think he is a good person? His clothes are for emergencies, not for trash.
If Ling Yutong hadn't told him to delay as much as possible, he wouldn't have been willing to talk to the trash.
Pollute the air.
The scene was extremely stiff.
Just when Zhou Luoyu gritted his teeth and let go, Qi Yan's expression suddenly changed.
He suddenly looked back.
The black sky tonight is particularly gloomy. In the endless darkness, a flickering firelight suddenly appears, which is particularly obvious.
Ling Yutong once said that a fire is a warning.
He immediately put down the arm that was blocking Zhou Luoyu, held his chest and groaned.
His action startled Zhou Luoyu, and his reluctant words of agreement turned into words of disgust.
"Hey! I didn't touch you! Don't try to blackmail me!"
Qi Yan pretended to look pale, supported his subordinate's arm with one hand, raised his eyes and smiled weakly.
The firelight in the dark night became more and more intense, almost shining through half of the sky. Zhou Luoyu's expression changed.
In that direction...is the clock tower?
Today on Lotus Street, there are many lanterns for sale at the Bell Tower. The lanterns he prepared for his mother and concubine are still stored there!
The crowd became visibly panicked.
"It's on fire! Put out the fire quickly!"
Heartbreaking shouts came from the bell tower, and Zhou Luoyu's face turned dark instantly.
At this time, he no longer cares about the beauty, and is about to run towards the clock tower with wet clothes.
Qi Yan was instantly forgotten.
However, if Zhou Luoyu was in a panic and was willing to look back, he would find that the place where Qi Yan was standing was now empty.
He was injured one second and disappeared instantly the next.
In the confusion, Zhiyan turned her eyes, randomly picked up a lotus lantern from the river, and took it away.
But the lotus lanterns on Lian Deng Street are never used for collection.
Near the fire, dark under the lamp in confusion.
Ling Yutong and Qi Yan met.
Ling Yutong whispered: "The fire I set will not hurt anyone, but the paper lotus lanterns in the bell tower have suffered."
Qi Yan raised his eyes and couldn't help but laugh when he thought of Zhou Luoyu's panicked back.
He affirmed: "You did the right thing."
He remembered that Zhou Luoyu once said that he would prepare the best lotus lantern for Concubine Xian. Perhaps it was for this reason that she was able to leave the palace today.
As for the best lotus lantern being burned by Ling Yutong, well, as long as they don't tell, who will know.
Just let Zhou Luoyu have a headache.
They enjoyed watching the show.
…
"Really? Husband, are you lying to me?"
"That's the first place! Our son will be a scholar from now on! He's even better than you!"
Mrs. Zhao's eyes widened and she was extremely happy.
She rubbed her hands in anticipation and whispered, "Then will our son be able to enter Beijing soon?"
Wu Xuan spat at her: "How can you exalt your son and belittle me?"
However, the happy look on his face was clear.
"My son has sent a message and will come to Beijing soon."
"When the time comes, you have to restrain your complacency. A scholar is just the first step in your son's officialdom. Don't forget that Qi family, Qi Zekai, is a scholar."
"If it weren't for the delay, now...it wouldn't be our son's turn to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity!"
Mrs. Zhao covered her mouth: "Yes, yes, isn't that what we are here for? We will have to behave well in a few days."