"My daughter does not want to put my father in a dilemma, and my father is determined not to surrender, so my daughter——"
"Use the dagger in your sleeve and stab the spy through the chest."
"Blood splattered on the white dress. My daughter still remembers the shocked look in the spy's eyes when he was about to die. They never thought that although my daughter was young, she had practiced martial arts and could kill enemies."
"My daughter and my mother broke free from their shackles, and my father led the troops to rescue us."
"Afterwards, some people commented that it was too shocking for a minister to kill someone at the age of ten."
"But my daughter's father said, I am the legitimate daughter of a general. Traitors invaded. At ten years old, I still have the heart of a child to protect my family and the country. I should be praised with drums."
The scene of ten-year-old Yunqing killing an enemy and saving his mother seemed to appear in front of Qi Sui'an's eyes. He couldn't help but feel slightly sore in his eyes, his emotions were infected, and he also felt a little distressed:
"General Fu has contributed a lot to safeguarding the country's territory. Those who serve in the army and their families are all meritorious officials. It is precisely the tens of thousands of people like Fu Jia in the Qi State that can support its prosperous country. If the Qi State allows women to join the army, Yun Qing will , you must be the most outstanding female general."
These words were like a flame, igniting the fire in Fu Yunqing's heart.
Fu Yunqing suppressed the crazy restlessness in his heart and some thoughts that wanted to come out, and behaved calmly, restrained and calmly said: "Your Highness is so complimentary, I dare not have any delusions -"
"Yun Qing, you are lying." Qi Suian said.
Fu Yunqing was confused and a little surprised, how could the eldest princess see...
Qi Sui'an's gentle and beautiful autumn eyes were filled with a touching smile: "I admire you very much. One day, you need my help, and I will stand up for you."
Fu Yunqing was slightly shocked and couldn't help but ask: "Why does Your Highness the Princess help my daughter like this?"
Qi Suian's eyes were filled with depth and he interrupted: "Because I envy you and want to be you, so I like you very much."
These words fell into Fu Yunqing's heart like candied dates with a thud.
Qi Sui'an seemed sighing, helpless, and a little bit unwilling, and said slowly:
"I have been suffering from brittle bones since I was a child. Not to mention riding and shooting, even if I fall, I am very likely to suffer from fractures and serious illness. I am like a brittle glass protected by layers of soft satin. I have been protected for a long time. I also want to see what is outside the palace. Sample."
"The imperial city is extremely rich and luxurious, but if you live for too long, you will get bored. Do you know the canary imprisoned in the cage? I know that the emperor's brother and the emperor's wife are protecting me and do not allow me to leave the palace for fear that I will be in danger. But then... In an instant, I felt that even if I fell and suffered a bloody head, I would not regret it.”
"I envy you. You are like an eagle free to fight against the sky. You can ride a fierce horse on the battlefield, hold a carved bow in your hand, and shoot a red fox with one arrow. You are so cool. I am afraid I will have no hope in this life!"
Fu Yunqing knew that he shouldn't, but he still had an impulse in his heart: "Your Highness, tomorrow at the Suixi Street night market, the lanterns will be like dragons and dazzling. I am willing to protect Your Highness while you enjoy the lanterns."
Qi Sui'an's eyes suddenly had a lot of little stars, and he couldn't help but hold Fu Yunqing's sleeves excitedly: "Okay. Tomorrow I will dress up as a man and go to Suixi Street with you."
This was the first time in her life that she had left the deep palace with high walls and red tiles.
…
Night two.
Qi Sui'an disguised herself as a man and left the palace in Fu Yunqing's carriage.
The intersection of Suixi Street is busy with traffic and people coming and going.
The night sky is filled with stars, the fireworks are dazzling, the fragrance of plum trees floats, and the faces of men, women, old and young are all smiles.
The riverside was lively and cheerful, with people surrounding the bonfire, holding hands and singing and dancing.
Those who are good at acrobatics step on hot wheels, swallow swords, and breathe fire from their noses.
The orderly array of stalls offers a dazzling array of strange and bizarre goods, which is overwhelming.
During the Lantern Festival, skilled craftsmen create various lifelike lanterns, such as courtyard lanterns, ship lanterns, lotus lanterns, fox lanterns, deer lanterns...
There are also unmarried men and women, wearing masks, walking through the streets.
Qi Sui'an stood in the crowd, his pupils dilated, his whole body was shocked, and his mouth opened slightly in shock. He was like a fairy descending from heaven for the first time. She opened her eyes and saw all living beings, and said with emotion: "Qingqing, why didn't you Take me out of the palace early?"
"Earlier, Your Highness didn't recognize me." Fu Yunqing snorted and smiled.
Qi Sui'an's fingertips brushed through a row of exquisite lanterns, selected a six-story pavilion lantern with complicated craftsmanship, and carried it away——
The merchant hurriedly shouted: "Hey, little brother, your face is as raw as peach blossoms, why did you leave without paying?"
Qi Sui'an's cheeks turned red. He had never been out of the palace and had never developed the habit of paying money. When he touched his waist and found no money, he said with great embarrassment, "I'm sorry, this lamp... I don't want it anymore..."
Fu Yunqing paid the silver taels and handed the six-story pavilion lantern to Qi Sui'an: "I did something wrong and forgot to pay the young master. If the young master likes something, just buy it. I will treat you today."
Qi Sui'an stroked the exquisite and beautiful lantern: "Qingqing, thank you."
At this moment——
A peddler was coming in a hurry and was about to bump into Qi Sui'an's shoulder——
Fu Yunqing's expression changed, but someone took action faster than Fu Yunqing. He dodged and pulled her to the side of the street to avoid her.
Lin Yuezhou twirled his clothes and firmly supported Qi Sui'an who was a little dizzy. He opened the folding fan with a snap and said to Qi Sui'an in a very suave manner:
"Brother, please be careful when you walk. The picker's basket is full of mountain lacquer herbs. If they get on your skin, you will immediately get a rash."
Qi Sui'an's ears were filled with the busy sounds of the streets. She bent her clear and gentle eyes and looked at the bookish but elegant man in front of her quietly.
He is different from all the men in the palace.
"Miss Fu, who is he? Why does he look a little stupid?" Lin Yuezhou couldn't help but ask Fu Yunqing when he saw Qi Sui'an looking at him in a daze.
"Ahem. Doctor Lin, you are stupid." Fu Yunqing said quickly, "She is my best friend, Mr. An."
Lin Yuezhou nodded and said: "I went out to the night market with Ziheng. Now Ziheng's legs can walk freely, but he walks a little slowly. Tianying is helping him go shopping, but she doesn't want me to meet Miss Fu here."
"By the way, Miss Fu, now that Ziheng's leg is healed, I want to say goodbye to you."
"Where is Dr. Lin going?" Fu Yunqing asked.
"I want to take the exam to be an imperial doctor and display my ambition. Otherwise, wouldn't it be a pity if my medical skills were buried?" Lin Yuezhou joked narcissistically.
"I originally wanted to go to Gaojia to become an imperial doctor." Fuyunqing praised, "Not bad."
Qi Sui'an silently listened to these words deep in his heart.
When Fu Yunqing was chatting and laughing with Qi Sui'an and Lin Yuezhou, he inadvertently raised his head, looked through the noise, and saw Qi Chengyi standing alone in the crowd in the distance.
He was wearing a dark-patterned robe with an ink-collar collar and gray edges, and a long jade pendant hanging from his waist. He was looking at her deeply with a pair of handsome eyes that looked like a thousand-year-old cold pool.
In those eternally cold eyes, there was a faint flickering spark, which was about to be extinguished but not extinguished.
This spark made his eyes look at Fu Yunqing warm and gentle.
So, has Qi Chengyi been waiting for her here for a long time?
