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 opened the door, what she saw was a 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 shabby courtyard ever been so lively?
"Miss, today is your birthday, have you forgotten?"
Mo Ran looked at Bai Yanqing's stunned look and secretly wondered if 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.
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 here by Ji Nanjing! Waves of smoke rise, 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 White House. After all, they somewhat understood Bai Yanqing's preferences, and most of the furnishings in the courtyard were arranged according to the appearance of Nianchu's small building.
Outside the courtyard gate, Yunqi's people were busy moving boxes after boxes of things. All the items to be used today were sent by Yunqi! No matter how big or small, everything is done by Yunqi!
Looking at the scene in front of her, Bai Yanqing should have been happy, but she couldn't be happy looking at this busy scene! She stared at the door of the courtyard, her thoughts drifting back to the past! I still remember that Cai Xing had 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, saluted the two elders respectfully, and then greeted Lai Bizhi and Bai Junzhi.
"Thin!"
Bai Furong held Bai Yanqing's hand, her eyes filled with distress.
"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 deal, but it's just a burden for everyone!"
Bai Yanqing raised the corners of her lips 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. Two people, one on the left and one on the right, 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 boy moves 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, he is so tall that he is almost surpassing Bai Yanqing!
"When Junzhi grows taller, he can protect my 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 had read Lai Bizhi's mind, Bai Yanqing explained.
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 the daughter's family. The joy is reflected in his face, so it's 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 to Mo Ran. Just now, Bai Yanqing was still smiling. Now, there was no emotion or joy on her face, and there was a faint hint of wetness in her eyes.
Since Bai Yanqing can remember, she has celebrated her birthday with Cai Xing every year. They once 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 nowhere to be found.
"Tell me, why is she so cruel? She didn't even leave a single word behind?"
Bai Yanqing felt extremely sad when she thought of Cai Xing leaving quietly, without leaving even a single word!
"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...come back?"
Bai Yanqing stared at the door blankly, her heart gradually feeling sour.
"meeting!"
Mo Ran affirmed.
Bai Yanqing tilted her head, looked at Mo Ran and smiled. She smiled meaningfully.
"I also think she will come back."
The lively courtyard is full of busy people.
Bai Yanqing raised her head, took a look, and then walked out of the courtyard. Seeing this, Mo Ran hurriedly followed up.
He stayed away from the noisy courtyard and hid in a secluded place in the back mountain. Bai Yanqing lowered his head, looked at the dead leaves under his feet, and was lost in thought again! This place has always been her favorite hiding place in the past! That year, she was also here, and she met the injured young man. She didn't know... what kind of life he was living now! Is 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, and the clouds are still steaming in the woods in the back mountain. The yellow leaves on the branches are wrapped in
Dew fell to the ground gently.
Mo Ran casually caught a piece of yellow leaf, held it between 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 my lady, I know how to do it."
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 glanced 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 leisurely as if taking a walk.
Mo Ran couldn't understand Bai Yanqing's thoughts, so he had to step up and follow Bai Yanqing step by step. When she goes, Mo Ran goes too; when she stops, Mo Ran stops too. The two of them, working in tandem, trampled all the dead leaves on the ground to pieces! It didn’t create 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, staring straight at Mo Ran with her beautiful eyes.
"Find me?"
Mo Ran was stunned, secretly wondering if Bai Yanqing had become 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 they had just stepped on. 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. The length of your footprints is slightly shorter than mine."
Bai Yanqing's words were somewhat incomprehensible. Mo Ran behind her felt a little puzzled by Monk Zhang Er!
Just when Mo Ran was still immersed in Bai Yanqing's words and couldn't figure it out, Bai Yanqing spoke again!
"Moran, your steps are very correct!"
Are you walking on the right foot? What does it mean again? Mo Ran began to feel confused again. She felt that Bai Yanqing today was a bit garrulous, like... she was talking crazy 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 didn't know why, but she was a little flustered! She couldn't wait and wanted Bai Yanqing to go back quickly! Perhaps, only the courtyard full of people could alleviate the panic in her heart at this time!
After all, today is Bai Yanqing's birthday, and the noise in the yard is all because of 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 makes 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 ran back without thinking about himself.
Bai Yanqing stared at Mo Ran's running back and smiled inexplicably!
