As soon as Guan Jiyu woke up, he quickly packed up and prepared to rush to the capital. After leaving Qing'anju, he was about to ask the housekeeper for a fast horse, but after looking around, he didn't see the housekeeper, but he bumped into someone who was about to go out.
Jiang Yingnian.
Guan Jiyu stopped him and asked, "Have you seen the housekeeper? Why can't I find him anywhere?"
Jiang Yingnian looked normal and said: "Today is the Lantern Festival, and I have allowed him to go home and reunite with his family."
He saw that she had changed into a relatively new moon-white thick shirt, and her black hair was not simply tied up as usual. Guan Jiyu's hair was thick and black, with a rare bun on her head, and a beautiful piece of hair hanging down behind her.
hair.
Thin eyebrows and bright eyes, without applying any makeup, look even more pure and delicate.
It was the first time Jiang Yingnian saw her dressing up like this. Although there was no decoration on her head, it was still obvious that she had put some thought into it.
"If you want to dress up, dress up thoroughly." He stared at her too simple new hairstyle and frowned: "At least a hairpin with beads and flowers or something will look better."
Guan Jiyu had never put any thought into this aspect. When he said this, he touched the bun on his head in embarrassment and said: "I just did it casually, how did I know that?!"
Jiang Yingnian's eyes moved, but he changed his attitude, and said quietly: "It doesn't matter, a person like you who only shouts and kills all day long, suddenly does something like this, and he doesn't look like you anymore."
He looked her up and down again and said with a tut, "This is just fine. Anyway, you don't look good even if you have a hairpin on your head. Are you ashamed of a martial artist doing something that belongs to your daughter?"
Guan Jiyu gouged him out and said angrily: "It's true that a dog's mouth can't spit out ivory. Even if I practice martial arts all year round, don't forget that I am a daughter's family!"
Seeing that she looked unhappy, Jiang Yingnian hurriedly smiled and coaxed: "I am thinking about you, think about it, who are you going to see? Second Young Master Xiang, the former famous General Shuo Yuan,
He is someone who has been on the battlefield, so he naturally appreciates your unique side. It doesn't matter how nice you dress up. What he likes is the heroic appearance of you wielding swords and guns. You dress up like an ordinary woman.
, it doesn’t have your characteristics anymore, so what’s new to him?”
He became more enthusiastic as he spoke, and said with a sure face: "Think about it, with Xiang Lincheng's status, what kind of woman has he not seen? Why did he fall in love with you? The strong must admire the strong.
, your kung fu is so good, how can you compare with those flowery embroidered pillows?"
Seeing Guan Jiyu's doubtful look, he added: "Believe me, I am also a man. Of course men know men best!"
Guan Jiyu hesitated for a moment and felt that what he said was reasonable. He immediately hurried back to Qing'anju, not forgetting to tell Jiang Yingnian as he walked: "Help me find a fast horse!"
When she returned to the gate of Jiang Mansion, she had already combed her hair back to her usual simple hairstyle.
Jiang Yingnian still stayed where he was, looking at her wearing regular clothes and her hair neatly tied up with a hairband. He said with satisfaction: "This is right. When you are walking on the road like this, who can't see that you have a lot of skills?"
Second Young Master just likes your energy!"
Guan Jiyu looked at the time and asked, "Where is the horse you prepared for me?"
"Ah?" Jiang Yingnian looked at her in surprise and asked, "Don't you know that all the horses in the house have been ridden away?"
Guan Jiyu had no time to pay attention to him and hurried to the stable to confirm whether what he said was true or false. Unexpectedly, it turned out to be empty.
"Where are the horses? There are usually so many horses in the house, why are they all gone now?"
Guan Jiyu was anxious to go out, but he never expected to get stuck at this step.
Jiang Yingnian followed her, with a rather reproachful attitude, and said: "You got up so late, why is it that there is no horse for you? Let me say it again, today is the Lantern Festival, you are allowed to go out if you have something to do, and no other things are allowed.
Are people going out for activities?”
She was dumbfounded and asked him hurriedly: "Where is your horse? Lend me your horse!"
Jiang Yingnian said without changing her expression: "I was led by Han Xu to a horse farm on the outskirts of the city. I don't know what happened recently. My horse doesn't eat the grass at home well. Han Xu said it wanted to go out for a walk. I
So I let him lead me away."
After that, he sighed regretfully and said, "I see it's getting late. When did Xiang Lincheng make an appointment with you to meet? Don't worry, you won't be able to catch up."
"I'm looking for Han Xu!" After being delayed here for so long, although Xiang Lincheng didn't specify a specific time to meet in the letter, he only told her the agreed place for her to go first, but now Guan Jiyu didn't even find the horse.
I was always worried that I would miss the appointment, so I hurried to the racecourse on the outskirts of the city to ask Han Xu for help.
"Ayu." Jiang Yingnian called her.
He folded his arms in front of his chest, leaned against the pillar beside him, and said casually, "Do we have to go to the capital? Our Lantern Festival in Nanqin is also very beautiful."
Guan Jiyu gave him a strange look and said, "I know, I've been to Nanqin's Lantern Festival."
Jiang Yingnian's eyes darkened, he smiled helplessly and said, "So, after you have been there, do you still feel that Nanqin's lanterns will turn off your interest?"
"I didn't say that." Guan Jiyu said seriously: "Second Master Xiang is still waiting. I don't want to break my promise to him. The capital is also a place I long for. I want to see it."
She didn't wait for him to speak again, and trotted out of the door with a hurried look.
Fortunately, Guan Jiyu saw Han Xu immediately when he arrived at the racecourse on the outskirts of the city. Hearing her anxious tone, Han Xu immediately helped her arrange a fast horse.
Guan Jiyu did not dare to stop for a moment, and ran all the way from Nanqin to the capital. When he arrived at the agreed place, night had fallen.
All kinds of lanterns have been hung in the streets and alleys of the capital. Among the bustling people on the streets, Guan Jiyu still found the person waiting for her at a glance.
Xiang Lincheng was dressed in a moon-white brocade robe, which slightly concealed the air of a military commander on his body, but he still had a majestic figure. He stood quietly at the door of the most conspicuous Jingyi Inn, waiting quietly, with a picturesque face and no trace of impatience.
.
"Second Master Xiang." Guan Jiyu knew he was late and found a place to place his horse, so he hurried forward to call him.
When Xiang Lincheng was called by her, his eyes were full of tenderness and he said, "You're here."
Guan Jiyu couldn't tell what was strange about this meeting, but it was obvious that from the moment she saw him, it felt like a mallet was beating in her heart, making her heart beat involuntarily.
Most of it is uncomfortable.
The two walked side by side, and Guan Jiyu felt that every step he took was unreal. The person who had always been in her heart was right in front of her. He talked and laughed freely, introducing her to every place on the corner of Jingcheng Street. Guan Jiyu
But she lowered her head slightly, too shy to look directly at him.
"Ji Yu." Xiang Lincheng noticed her discomfort, stopped and called her warmly.
"Ah? Yes, I'm here." Guan Jiyu was really shocked by the sudden "Jiyu", she responded hurriedly, and then looked up at him, her cheeks were as red as ripe apples.
Guan Jiyu, who ranked first among all the men in the concentration camp assessment, the female pioneer who became famous for her heroic appearance on the battlefield, was like a frightened little white rabbit at this moment, staring blankly at him with a red face.
Cute and cute.
Xiang Lincheng seemed to have seen an extremely interesting scene, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, and there was a faint smile on his lips.
"Are you afraid of me?" He stared into her eyes and joked: "Last time we drank tea and admired the snow together generously. We haven't seen each other for a long time, why don't you even dare to look at me?"
Guan Jiyu couldn't help him making such a joke, his face turned red as if he was about to bleed, his eyes glanced to one side randomly, and he hurriedly denied: "No way, it doesn't happen."
Xiang Lincheng smiled softly, and couldn't bear to tease her anymore, so he walked to the stall nearby and said to her, "Why don't you come over and take a look?"
Seeing Xiang Lincheng's extraordinary temperament, the stall owner guessed that he was from a rich or noble background, and he quickly greeted him warmly: "Sir, I have all kinds of bead flowers here. Which one do you want?"
Guan Jiyu followed her to the stall. The beaded flower hairpins displayed there were indeed a dazzling array. She was slightly moved, thinking to herself that as long as she was a woman, she would definitely be attracted to stop and choose them, right?
"Choose one." Xiang Lincheng asked her with a warm voice while carefully selecting from the items on the stall.
Xiang Lincheng picked up a few hairpins that he liked and compared them carefully. The stall owner looked at them and said with a smile: "Young master has really good eyesight. He picked the most beautiful styles here."
The stall owner struck again while the iron was hot and said to Guan Jiyu: "Tonight I have seen many girls go to the lantern festival together to choose things, but I have rarely seen anyone as attentive as this young man. Not many men can be so attentive, girl."
You are so lucky."
People who go out to do business are accustomed to talking. After the stall owner is so obedient, it is difficult for anyone not to buy.
Xiang Lincheng was indeed prepared to spend money to buy it.
"No need." Guan Jiyu began to hesitate as soon as he walked to this stall, and finally refused.
The smile on Xiang Lincheng's face quickly turned into confusion, as if he was deeply confused by her rejection.
Guan Jiyu pointed to his hair and said: "Look at me, a person who practices martial arts all year round, how can I wear these complicated beads and flowers with such a hairstyle? It's too inconvenient."
The stall owner who was buying hairpins was still trying to fight for it, saying: "What woman doesn't like beads and flower jewelry? Even if you don't use it on weekdays, you should make an exception and wear it for this young man."
Seeing that Xiang Lincheng was still holding the hairpins in his hand, she bit her lips habitually and said firmly: "It's better not to use it. I only like to practice martial arts and dance, and I don't like hairpins to be decorated with flowers. I really don't need them."
Get these things."
The stall owner was speechless by what she said, and he didn't dare to persuade her any more. He was afraid of offending others, so he could only keep silent.
Xiang Lincheng didn't force her anymore, carefully put back the hairpins, and continued walking forward with Guan Jiyu.
Guan Jiyu arrived in the capital very late. After a short time of shopping, many vendors had already closed their stalls one after another.
"It's getting late. You've come all the way from Nanqin. It's time for you to rest early. If there's any place you want to go, I'll take you there tomorrow." Under the lights of the streets, Xiang Lincheng's eyes were bright and his expression was revealing.
Silky warmth.
Guan Jiyu nodded and said: "That's fine, my horse was tied up at the Jingyi Inn just now. I just go over and check in at that inn."
Xiang Lincheng stood in front of her, lowering his head slightly when looking at her. He patiently lowered his head and listened to what she said, with a smile gradually appearing in his eyes.
Under the moonlight, there were very few people on the street. His hair was gently blowing in the night breeze, and his deep and melodious voice made her heart tremble:
"Jiyu, if I invite you to the capital, can I still let you stay in an inn?"
