It's still dark, but the quiet country courtyard has become lively early!
Bai Yanqing was woken up by the noise outside! When she suppressed her temper, dressed neatly and pushed open the door, what she saw was the yard full of busy people!
"Yuan Ji! What's going on?"
Bai Yanqing endured the anger in her heart and summoned Yuan Li, preparing to ask clearly!
"Miss, these people are invited by the Bai family, the Yuki family, and His Royal Highness the eldest prince!"
Mo Ran appeared at the right time and answered Bai Yanqing's questions.
"Why do you invite so many people here?!"
Bai Yanqing was shocked! When had her little yard ever been so lively?
"Miss, today is your birthday, have you forgotten?"
Mo Ran looked at Bai Yanqing's stunned look and secretly guessed whether Bai Yanqing had forgotten her own birthday!
"Of course I know, today is my birthday. What I'm asking is, why are so many people invited here!"
Bai Yanqing has gradually lost her patience, and her tone has become more and more impatient.
"Maybe... they want to give you a surprise? Let you have a happy birthday and... a grand haircut ceremony?"
Mo Ran saw Bai Yanqing's gloomy expression and hurriedly explained.
Haircut ceremony?
By the way, Bai Yanqing is exactly fifteen years old this year.
The hairpin ceremony was originally supposed to be held in the Bai Mansion, but now it could only be held in this dilapidated courtyard. Bai Yanqing didn't know what others thought, but she herself didn't have many regrets.
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Many people came one after another to the small courtyard.
In the kitchen, the busy cooks were invited by the Ji family. Even the top chefs in Qingfeng Building were sent by Ji Nanjing! Waves of smoke rose, mixed with the strong aroma of vegetables.
Mo Ran and Yuan Li were happy and relaxed, following closely behind Bai Yanqing, and they rarely got involved in other matters.
In the courtyard, most of the busy servants were hired from the Bai Mansion. After all, they were more or less familiar with Bai Yanqing's preferences. Most of the furnishings in the courtyard were designed according to Nianchu Xiaozhu's design.
Arranged in a pattern.
Outside the courtyard gate, people from Yunqi are busy moving boxes after boxes of things. All the items that will be used today are sent by Yunqi! Everything is from Yunqi, no matter how big or small it is.
hands!
Looking at the scene in front of her, Bai Yanqing should have been happy, but she couldn't be happy when she looked at this busy scene! She stared at the door of the courtyard, her thoughts drifting back to the past! She still remembered that Cai Xing had been there before
She happily told Bai Yanqing that on Bai Yanqing's birthday, she would definitely cook a table of meals for Bai Yanqing with her own hands!
"Miss, miss! Someone from the Bai family is here!"
Mo Ran's words pulled Bai Yanqing back from her thoughts.
After Bai Yanqing came to her senses, she saw Bai Furong, Li Qinru, Lai Bizhi and Bai Junzhi walking towards her!
"Aunt, aunt, sister Bizhi, brother Junzhi!"
Bai Yanqing stepped forward to greet them, saluted the two elders respectfully, and then greeted Lai Bizhi and Bai Junzhi.
"Lose weight!"
Bai Furong held Bai Yanqing's hand, her eyes full of heartache.
"Your little uncle is in Huzhou, and he can't make it over now! He has warned me a lot so that I can't treat his eldest niece badly!"
Li Qinru smiled and spoke, explaining to Bai Yanqing the reason why Bai Shiheng could not come over.
"It's just an ordinary birthday. It shouldn't be such a big move, but it's just a burden for everyone!"
Bai Yanqing raised the corners of her lips slightly and responded with a slight smile.
"Yuan Li, take my aunt and the others into the house, have a sip of tea and have a rest!"
Bai Yanqing turned sideways and ordered towards Yuan Li.
After Yuan Li responded, he led Bai Furong and Li Qinru into the house first.
"younger sister!"
It was Lai Bizhi's warm call.
"Sister Qing!"
It was Bai Junzhi's intimate shout.
Lai Bizhi and Bai Junzhi breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that no elders were present, and hurriedly greeted him eagerly. One on the left and one on the right, they surrounded Bai Yanqing in the middle!
"Sister Bizhi is getting more and more beautiful! Brother Junzhi is also growing taller!"
Bai Yanqing held Lai Bizhi's hand and patted Bai Junzhi on the shoulder.
This little young man has grown so fast! I still remember that when Bai Yanqing left the palace and entered the palace, Bai Junzhi was as tall as Bai Yanqing's shoulders. Now, with his growth, he is almost surpassing Bai Yanqing!
"When Junzhi grows taller, he can protect his sister!"
The little boy patted his chest and said proudly.
"good!"
Bai Yanqing couldn't help laughing.
Looking back, Bai Yanqing saw Lai Bizhi, who seemed to be slightly lost in thought, so she reached out and pulled her: "What are you thinking about, sister?"
"No...nothing..."
Lai Bizhi looked around, looking slightly disappointed.
"Your Highness is taking Ziyue out right now, and he will be back soon!"
As if she could read Lai Bizhi's thoughts, Bai Yanqing opened her mouth to explain.
Hearing this, Lai Bizhi's face turned slightly red, then she buried her head and ran into the house. Bai Yanqing looked at Lai Bizhi's back and smiled secretly.
It is extremely difficult to hide the thoughts of my daughter's family. The joy is reflected on her face, so it is not difficult to guess.
"Sister Bizhi, what's going on?"
The little boy didn't know what was wrong with his cousin. He only saw that her face was rosy and she looked a little shy.
"When you grow up and find the woman you like, you will understand."
Bai Yanqing smiled softly and spoke. She knew that Bai Junzhi was still young and didn't understand this yet.
When Bai Junzhi heard this, he scratched his head and ran away shyly.
"Tell me, will my Cai Xing come back to see me today?"
Bai Yanqing's side was empty again. She stared blankly at the door, as if talking to herself or talking to Mo Ran. Just now, Bai Yanqing was still smiling. Now, her face was full of smiles.
, could not see any joy, anger, sorrow or joy, but there was a faint feeling of wetness in his eyes.
Since Bai Yanqing can remember, she has celebrated every birthday with Cai Xing. They had made a promise to spend every birthday together for the rest of their lives, but now... Bai Yanqing is still where she is, but Cai Xing is missing.
"Tell me, why is she so cruel? She didn't even leave a single word behind?"
When she thought of Cai Xing leaving quietly, without leaving even a single word, Bai Yanqing felt extremely sad!
"Miss... maybe she is just accompanying you in a different way! There must be a reason why she left! Miss, why don't you wait for her to come back before asking her in person?"
Mo Ran understands Bai Yanqing's uneasy feelings, her reluctance, her regrets, and her reluctance!
"Will she...will come back?"
Bai Yanqing stared at the door blankly, her heart gradually feeling sour.
"meeting!"
Mo Ran affirmed.
Bai Yanqing turned her head, looked at Mo Ran and smiled. Her smile was meaningful.
"I also think she will come back."
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The lively courtyard is full of busy people.
Bai Yanqing raised her head, took a look, and then walked towards the outside of the courtyard. Seeing this, Mo Ran hurriedly followed.
She stayed away from the noisy courtyard and hid in a secluded place in the back mountain. Bai Yanqing lowered her head, looked at the dead leaves under her feet, and was lost in thought again! This place has always been her favorite hiding place in the past!
Years ago, she was also here. She met the injured young man. She didn’t know... what kind of life he was living now! Was his life too difficult?
Mo Ran followed Bai Yanqing, walking on the path she had walked, one step at a time.
The sun has not yet risen, but in the forest behind the mountain, the clouds are still moist. The yellow leaves on the branches are covered with dew and fall to the ground gently.
Mo Ran casually caught a piece of yellow leaf, pinched it with his fingertips, and within a moment, he folded out a small flower!
"You know kung fu?"
Bai Yanqing glanced at Mo Ran lightly, and then asked calmly.
"Go back to Miss, I know some skills."
Mo Ran nodded and replied honestly.
"If the slave doesn't know kung fu, how can he protect the young lady?"
Mo Ran tilted his head, thought for a moment, and then continued honestly.
"Yeah, the craftsmanship is pretty good."
Bai Yanqing took a look at the small flowers folded with dead leaves in Mo Ran's hand and admired them.
Mo Ran smiled, with a bit of embarrassment in her smile, and then she hurriedly hid her hands behind her back: "Young lady is laughing, these... are not worthy of publicity."
Bai Yanqing did not comment on Mo Ran's behavior, and then wandered back and forth in the forest unhurriedly, as if taking a walk.
Mo Ran couldn't figure out Bai Yanqing's thoughts, so he had to step up and follow Bai Yanqing step by step. When she walked, Mo Ran walked too. When she stopped, Mo Ran stopped too. The two of them walked in tandem, covering up all the dead leaves on the ground.
It was trampled to pieces! It didn’t even make a bright spot!
"Miss, are you... looking for something?"
After all, Mo Ran couldn't hold it in any longer, and she couldn't help but ask Bai Yanqing.
"Looking for... you!"
Bai Yanqing raised her head and stared straight at Mo Ran with her beautiful eyes.
"Looking for me?"
Mo Ran was stunned and secretly wondered if Bai Yanqing had been a little crazy recently!
"Miss, are you playing hide and seek with your slave?"
Bai Yanqing's gaze was indeed penetrating. Mo Ran swallowed silently and then asked.
"Look, isn't it interesting that your footprints are on these dead leaves?"
Bai Yanqing asked instead without answering.
Following Bai Yanqing's gaze, Mo Ran looked at the dead leaves that the two of them had stepped on just now. But even though Mo Ran looked left and right, and squinted his eyes for a long time, he still couldn't see anything strange!
"Your footprints are deeper than mine. Your steps are wider than mine. Your footprints are slightly shorter than mine."
Bai Yanqing's words were somewhat incomprehensible. Mo Ran behind her felt as if Monk Zhang Er was confused!
Just when Mo Ran was still immersed in Bai Yanqing's words and was puzzled, Bai Yanqing spoke again!
"Mo Ran, your steps are very correct!"
The steps are very straight? What does it mean? Mo Ran started to be confused again. She felt that Bai Yanqing today was a little bit arrogant, like... a little crazy and talking nonsense!
"Miss... are you... okay? How about... let's go back? They are still waiting for you to go back!"
Mo Ran spoke hesitantly! At this moment, she felt a little panicked for some reason! She couldn't wait and wanted Bai Yanqing to go back quickly! Perhaps, only the people in the courtyard could alleviate the panic in her heart at this time!
After all, today is Bai Yanqing's birthday, and all the noise in the yard is just for her!
"Well, it's time to go back!"
Bai Yanqing raised her head, looked at the small courtyard in the distance, and then replied calmly.
Hearing this, Mo Ran breathed a sigh of relief unconsciously. Bai Yanqing today really made Mo Ran a little scared.
When Mo Ran looked up again, he saw Bai Yanqing staring at him with a thoughtful expression.
"Little... miss, let's go!"
After saying that, without waiting for Bai Yanqing's response, Mo Ran just took care of himself and ran back.
Bai Yanqing stared at Mo Ran's running back and smiled inexplicably!