Nightwatcher

"You trampled the flowers."

Xu Lingyin pointed at the cub fox and said loudly.

Bai Ji tilted her head, looked at her, and the immature girl's voice replied:

"Not trampled.

"I've always played like this."

"You just stepped on it." Xu Lingyin raised her shallow eyebrows, her expression and tone were very serious and serious, as if this was very important.

"I didn't step on it." Bai Ji retorted crisply.

The human child and the fox cub argued for a while, and Xu Lingyin rushed over with short legs. She was so fast that normal people couldn't see it clearly with the naked eye, and it all depended on the explosive power of her muscles.

But Bai Ji was faster, turned into a white shadow, dodged from her pounce, and appeared on the right side, looking at her vigilantly.

"What are you doing!" Bai Ji asked loudly.

Xiaodouding ignored him and rushed forward again.

One person and one fox were chasing and fleeing in the yard, Xu Lingyin ran wildly, cracking the bluestone slabs laid in the yard, while Bai Ji turned into swift white light, sometimes to the left, sometimes to the right.

After a while, Xiao Douding realized that it was impossible for him to catch Bai Ji, and he was very anxious.

When she was hunting with the Li Gu tribe in southern border, it was not that she had never encountered agile animals, but all the Li Gu tribe shot and killed them with bows and arrows, so there was no need to chase them.

She doesn't have a bow and arrow with her now, and she doesn't know how to use it.

"Stop playing!" Xu Lingyin stopped and said flatteringly:

"Come here, I'll take you to eat meat."

Sure enough, Bai Ji stopped, licked her lips with her tender tongue, and said softly:

"What kind of meat do you eat?"

Xu Lingyin opened her arms and made random gestures:

"It's delicious and delicious meat, you'll know it when you come here."

While speaking, she showed a flattering smile again.

Bai Ji is also a glutton. When she heard that there was meat to eat, she believed in Xiao Douding. She ran over cheerfully and said softly:

"Eat meat, eat meat."

The witty and brave Xu Lingyin rushed over and knocked it down:

"I got you!"

In the room, Mu Nanzhi, who was lying on the desk, raised her head, looked out the door, frowned and said:

"I think I heard Bai Ji's cry!"

The sound of 'Kang Dang' stopped, Xu Qi'an pinched Mu Nanzhi's waist with both hands, looked out of the window as well, and said:

"I heard that too."

"Let's go, let's go!" Mu Nanzhi reached back and pushed Xu Qi'an.

She still cares about Bai Ji very much, just like raising her own child.

Xu Qi'an withdrew.

Mu Nanzhi quickly put down her skirt, leaned over and pulled up her silk pants, carefully adjusted her clothes, and hurriedly left the room.

Xu Qi'an followed behind, and the two left the room, followed the sound, and within a few steps, they saw Xu Lingyin and Lina's master and apprentice.

Xu Lingyin carried a wooden stick on her small shoulder, and the end of the wooden stick was tied to Bai Ji. While struggling, Bai Ji cried:

"Let go of me, let me go, ehhhh."

The master and apprentice were walking towards the kitchen.

"What are you doing!"

Mu Nanzhi turned pale with shock, and ran over with her skirt in hand to rescue Bai Ji.

"We're going to eat meat."

Xu Lingyin watched with some regret as Aunt Mu untied Bai Ji.

Xu Qi'an gave her a backhanded shudder, reprimanded:

"What did I tell you when I was in southern Xinjiang?"

After being beaten, Xu Lingyin put her head in her hands, but she was not guilty, and said righteously:

"Brother said, if you step on a flower, you have to roast it and eat it.

"It ruined my mother's flowers."

Lina next to her had such an expression on her face. The foolish apprentice finally got the hang of it. He kept putting a hat on Bai Ji just now. Before he knew that he ate the fox, he had to convict him of the crime, so that he couldn't make a mistake.

Xu Qi'an turned his head and asked Bai Ji what happened just now, Bai Ji described the incident crying, and then complained:

"I played well, they caught me and lied to me as soon as they met, huh huh"

Should I say that Lingyin's IQ soars as soon as food is involved, or should I feel that there is finally a person with the lowest IQ in the family. Xu Qi'an murmured in his heart, poked Xu Lingyin's forehead with his finger, and said angrily:

"I will teach you a lesson later."

Turning to stare at Lina:

"Lingyin is ignorant, and you don't understand either?"

Lina stuck out her tongue:

"Just for fun, scare the little fox, and I'll save it when I go back into the kitchen."

Xu Lingyin was taken aback, and then realized Master's sinister intentions, so she looked at Lina with eyes that betrayed her class.

Lingyin obviously didn't regard Bai Ji as a playmate or friend, and wanted to eat it wholeheartedly. This concept needs to be changed. Although there are too many "children" in the family, there will always be friction, but it is impossible to roast and eat it every now and then. Xu Qi'an exhaled, Pulling Xu Lingyin to go out:

"follow me!"

He pulled Xu Lingyin into the yard and waved. The window of the east wing opened in the distance, and a pot of flowers that my aunt loved most flew out.

Xu Qi'an put the flower pot on Xu Lingyin's head and said:

"Stand for an hour, and if the flowers on your head are broken, you are not allowed to eat meat for three days."

"oh!"

Xu Lingyin stood at attention after being beaten.

After admonishing Xiao Douding not to eat foxes in the future, Xu Qi'an saw a eunuch in python, carrying a row of forbidden troops into the mansion.

The eunuch in boa suit is here to give rewards. The princess’s husband is traditionally named “Captain Consort”. Captain Consort was originally an official position, but gradually became the standard official position for the emperor’s son-in-law. Therefore, the princess’s husband also has the title of “Captain Consort”. The abbreviation of Prince Consort.

In addition to the title, the emperor also gave the son-in-law a jade belt, Chinese clothes, a silver saddle, a hundred colorful lobes, gold and silver, houses and so on.

These things should have been bestowed long ago, but the Empress has so many opportunities to deal with, and she really didn't have time, so she delayed until now.

After the reward came down, the eunuch smiled and said:

"The old slave first wishes Xu Yinluo a happy wedding and a happy marriage for a hundred years."

According to the usual practice, Xu Qi'an rewarded the eunuch and the imperial army with ten taels of silver each.

As the wedding day approached, the Xu family fell into a busy state. The aunt in charge of internal affairs was so busy that she often complained in private that the mother was free, but I, the aunt, was troubled.

In order to share the pressure of his aunt, Xu Qi'an summoned Miao Youfang back to act like a cow and horse, while he took the time to finish the wedding process.

Since ancient times, marriage is a major event in life, so the process is cumbersome and troublesome.

From the marriage proposal to the completion of the marriage, there are six etiquettes to go through during the period: one is to accept, the second is to ask the name, the third is to accept the auspiciousness, the fourth is to accept the sign, the fifth is to ask for a period, and the sixth is to welcome the relatives.

The first five procedures have already been completed, and only "welcoming relatives" remains.

That night, at the dining table, after Second Uncle Xu clinked glasses with his nephew, he tentatively said:

"During worship, do you want your aunt to give up the seat to sister-in-law?"

The aunt's eyes immediately turned red, and she glared at her husband angrily:

"What do you mean!"

Uncle Xu said:

"Since ancient times, when it comes to marriage, if the parents are present, they must sit in the high hall. After all, the eldest sister-in-law is Ning Yan's biological mother. She is standing by the side. You sit there, so many guests watch, and rumors spread that it will be bad for Ning Yan.

"Today, officials from the Ministry of Rites talked to me about this matter."

My aunt raised her voice and said sharply:

"Ning Yan was raised by me."

Xu Erlang chewed and ate the food slowly, and said casually:

"It's really not in line with etiquette."

My aunt was so aggrieved that she almost cried. She has been busy planning the wedding for the past few days, and her hair has lost a lot, but thinking of the four siblings in the family, one of them is going to start a family.

Still very satisfied in my heart, I was waiting to accept a couple of newcomers worshiping Gaotang, but the couple was stabbed in the back by my husband and son before I saw them.

My aunt glanced at Xu Ningyan, seeing that he hadn't spoken, she had a sore nose, turned her head away, and said angrily:

"If you don't sit, don't sit."

Xu Erlang swallowed the food, said unhurriedly:

"But in terms of love, mother should sit. As the old saying goes, it is better to be kind than to be kind. The eldest brother's parents died when he was young, and he was brought up by his father and mother. Everyone knows. Therefore, even if outsiders know that the aunt is still there, they can't help it." No one will criticize Big Brother."

Xu Lingyue took advantage of the situation and said:

"What do you think, brother?"

The aunt immediately looked at the hapless nephew.

Xu Qi'an smiled and said:

"Erlang is right. If I don't agree, my aunt will drive me out of the small courtyard next door to live alone again."

Only then did my aunt feel relieved, and raised her chin and hummed.

Xu Lingyin and Lina bowed their heads and ate their food, immersed in their own world.

Bai Ji squatted by the table, nibbling on the chicken in small bites.

Mu Nanzhi looked like he had nothing to do with himself, and ate seriously, but the foot under the table kicked Xu Qi'an from time to time as if to vent his anger.

"Who knows dishes on the menu, A Journey."

Xu Qi'an retaliated with virtue, picked up a few rice grains beside her bowl, and put them back into the bowl.

The dinner ended in this peaceful and joyful atmosphere.

On the same night, Ji Baiqing was sitting in a daze by the candlelight, with a warm, dignified and beautiful face.

Xu Yuanhuai's work and rest schedule was as regular as the sun rising and the moon setting. After eating dinner and breathing for half an hour, he fell asleep early.

Xu Yuanshuang pushed open the door of his mother's room, and seeing that she was really awake, he smiled and said:

"Mother is thinking about tomorrow's elder brother's wedding?"

Ji Baiqing nodded slightly, and said softly:

"To this day, I still haven't been notified. When I want to come to pay homage to Gaotang, I don't have my share."

Xu Yuanshuang asked softly:

"Mother is sorry?"

Ji Baiqing sighed and said:

"When I gave birth to him, he was so young. In the blink of an eye, twenty-one years have passed, and it's time for him to start a family and start a business. I have no regrets to witness his wedding."

Xu Yuanshuang pursed his lips, but did not speak.

Although the mother said that she had no regrets, as a mother, how could she really not desire to participate in the name of the mother on the day of the eldest son's wedding.

rather than an obscure spectator.

Si Tianjian.

Li Miaozhen woke up from the chaos, opened her eyes, and saw Susu sitting at the table, concentrating on reading the book with illustrations.

Yan Gui is wearing a white dress and a white dress, with exquisite facial features and a charming temperament.

In terms of beauty alone, Susu is top-notch.

"Ah, master, you are awake!"

Su Su closed the drawing book in surprise, and poured a cup of warm tea, "You have been asleep for five days, and you haven't had a drop of water. Drink some tea to quench your thirst."

Li Miaozhen's mouth was really dry and her lungs were burning.

No matter how weak the body of the Daoist sect is, they will already have bigu when they reach the fourth-rank state, and it will be fine if they don't drink or eat for several months.

But her body was injured and she was in a weak state.

After drinking a glass of warm water, Li Miaozhen let out a sigh of relief and asked:

"Where is this place, Xu Mansion?"

"This is Sitianjian, Junior Sister Caiwei comes to check your pulse every day, and the Holy Son evacuates the excess power of the primordial spirit for you every day, so as to prevent your sea of ​​consciousness from bursting." Susu sat back at the table and continued to read her script. .

Li Miaozhen closed her eyes and looked inside, her soul was tough and powerful, like steel that had been tempered countless times.

Although the physical body is weak, there is no serious problem.

"It stands to reason that I can hit the Transcendent Realm, but it's a pity that I can't comprehend Taishang Wangqing." Li Miaozhen sighed.

The most basic requirement for a Yin God to be promoted to a Yang God is to be tough enough.

The elixir that Shizun fed her back then has absorbed all the power of the medicine, laying a solid foundation for her.

"The Holy Son said that Taoist Master Jinlian intends to accept you into the sect of the Earth Sect to practice merit." Susu turned a page and continued:

"Based on your merits, master, promotion to the third rank is something that can be easily achieved, it depends on whether you are willing or not."

Li Miaozhen pondered for a moment, then said with a smile:

"Naturally."

Su Su breathed a sigh of relief, and said sweetly:

"I thought you would say: I'm not interested in Dizong, I just want to go to Renzong."

Li Miaozhen said in surprise:

"Why?"

Susu winked:

"In this case, you will have a good reason to find Xu Ningyan to practice dual cultivation with your karma in the future. Although I am Xu Ningyan's concubine, since the master likes him, I don't mind being a dowry maid."

"Go! Go! Go!"

Li Miaozhen spat on her, her eyes fell on the script, and she asked casually:

"What book are you reading?"

Hearing this, Su Su brows upside down, and said:

"The book tells the story of a scholar named Xu Ningyan. After being named on the gold list, he abandoned his poor wife, coveted glory and wealth, and married another princess."

Of course Li Miaozhen could hear her implication, frowned and said:

"What happened."

Susu snorted and said:

"Xu Ningyan will marry Princess Lin'an tomorrow."

Li Miaozhen was stunned.

Huaiqing year, February 27th.

It is suitable to move into the house, ask for an heir, and get married.

It was dawn, and it was still some hours before the wedding procession left the mansion. The two sides of the main road from Xu Mansion to the imperial city were already full of people watching the ceremony.

The whole capital knew that Xu Yinluo was going to marry Princess Lin'an.

As the god of Dinghai and the pillar of the country in the hearts of the people, Xu Yinluo's wedding naturally attracted much attention and was celebrated by the whole world.

On this day, from the outer city to the inner city, porridge sheds were set up at the eight city gates, and porridge was given out for three days.

The imperial palace, Shaoyin Palace.

The Empress Dowager ordered people to carefully count the dowry items, including a phoenix crown decorated with pearls, nine colorful golden pheasants, and four phoenixes; a costume embroidered with immature chickens; a pair of pearl jade pendants; , Ribbon Jade Ring, North Pearl Crown Flower Comb Ring, Seven Treasure Crown Flower Comb Ring

The dowry is generous, all prepared according to the highest standards.

In addition to the noble status of Lin'an, the status of the son-in-law Xu Qi'an also made the royal family dare not neglect or be shabby.

These matters were supposed to be handled by the empress, but after Huaiqing ascended the throne, Emperor Yongxing's empress was abolished, and now the master of the harem is still the empress dowager.

The Empress Dowager was not too tired, since Wei Yuan came back to life, she smiled more and more, and she was no longer as indifferent as before.

Coupled with the fact that Concubine Chen is under house arrest in the harem, and Yongxing is under house arrest in Si Tian Jian, they are all people who cannot get out, so the Queen Mother has to take over this matter anyway, even if she doesn't feel sorry for Lin'an, she still has to consider Xu Qi'an's attitude.

After the checks were completed, the Empress Dowager brought a group of maids into Lin'an's bedroom.

She wants to see if the bride is ready.

PS: A moment of silence.