Chang Anqing

Because of the emperor's favored move, Li Sui and Zhao Yi also took advantage of this to turn the situation around and successfully took root in Bozhou. They became so popular that no one dared to easily test and underestimate them.

In the blink of an eye, June has arrived, and although Zhao Yi has only been in office for less than three months, he is able to deal with all kinds of affairs in Bozhou with ease. Even Li Sui never thought that Zhao Yi, who has always been in charge of war, would have such a management As soon as he took office, he won the trust of the people of Bozhou with his simple style, respect for corporals, and resting with the people. While adjusting taxes, persuading farmers to teach mulberry, Zhao Yi went to the fields to check the growth of crops, and at the same time inspected the crops in person. The armies in Bozhou adjusted their training strategy.Day after day, Bozhou seems to be full of vitality.

Taking advantage of Li Sui's rest that day, Nian Nu and Yu Nu came to Zhao Yi's study quietly. After seeing the book case, Zhao Yi, who was crouching over the desk to review government affairs, wondered why the King Yuling in front of him would send someone to come Look for them, and don't let my princess notice.

"Your Majesty."

Hearing the voices of Nian Nu and Yu Nu, Zhao Yi raised his head and put down his pen, then stood up and said, "Princess—"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, the princess is taking a nap, and the servants came here quietly."

Zhao Yi nodded when he heard the words, and then heard Nian Nu ask in confusion: "I don't know if the king is looking for us, but what's the matter?"

"It's nothing—"

Before the words came out of his mouth, Zhao Yi thought for a while and changed his words: "I came to find you because I want you to give me advice."

"idea?"

Seeing the surprised gazes of Nian Nu and Yu Nu, Zhao Yi said: "It's still more than a month before the princess's birthday. In previous years, I have relatives to accompany me in Chang'an, and the empress will take care of her. It's good to have a lively and lively time together." , Now that I have come to Bozhou, thousands of miles away from Chang'an, I'm afraid she will always feel lost if she doesn't say anything, I invite you here today to let you think together, how to let the princess have a happy birthday."

While speaking, Zhao Yi cast his inquiring eyes on Nian Nu, Yu Nu, and Zong Ming. Nian Nu and Yu Nu suddenly realized when they heard the words, they looked at each other and smiled, and they were all happy for Li Sui.

In the past, for Empress Yang and Princess Dachang, the princess who was sandwiched between Chen, Li, and Yang had already shouldered too much and lost too much. Looking at the former wanton princess, she laughed more and more. Little, every day always looks like he is thinking hard, even they are helpless when they see it.

Fortunately, the current king of Yuling is so attentive to the princess, presumably this is what Queen Yang hopes to see.

"From a young age, whether it's the ladies in Chang'an or our Bozhou ladies, they all like to wear beautiful clothes, wear bright jewelry, and look at flowers when they are young. Doesn't the princess like Qionghua, or else Let's plant Bozhou full of viburnums. Besides, didn't you say that birthdays should be lively? We'll invite all the opera troupes, set off the biggest fireworks, hold the biggest banquet, and put lotus lanterns to make wishes. Think about that The colorful fireworks rushed into the night sky, and the shadowy light fell on the side face of the princess, and you accompanied her to light the lights and make a wish, and gave her the most shining jewels, isn't this a ready-made book of words—"

"Can the viburnum grow in one month?"

As soon as Zhao Yi's words were interrupted, Zong Mingqiang, who was still intoxicated in his fantasy, pulled himself back to his senses, thought for a while and said embarrassedly: "It doesn't seem to work, huh?"

"Do you think our princess lacks jewelry?"

Hearing Nian Nu's words, Zong Ming scratched his head and said slowly: "It seems that there is no shortage."

"Besides, the king had already given the princess Qionghua in Chang'an. Instead of planting Qionghua in Bozhou, it would be better to accompany the princess to Guangling directly to see the surprise."

Hearing Yu Nu's follow-up knife, Zong Ming was completely speechless, but Nian Nu deliberately joked: "Don't use these vulgar ideas to mislead the king, if you want to say what the princess likes, it's naturally me I know best with Yu Nu."

Zong Ming was not convinced when he heard the words: "Then, then you should talk about it."

"Our princess has never liked red makeup but martial makeup. In my opinion, it is better to organize a shooting competition, riding and archery competition, and a pot throwing competition, just so that the princess can relax."

Hearing Nian Nu's words, Zong Ming teased from the side: "Are you letting the princess celebrate her birthday, or are you the champion in the martial arts competition?"

"you!"

Just when Zong Ming and Nian Nu drew their swords, Yu Nu saw the silent Zhao Yi and said thoughtfully: "This is a new method."

……

Sure enough, Rao had already left Chang'an, but the birthday gifts of the empress and the East Palace were sent to Bozhou in advance, followed by Li Zhang, Longxi Li, and Yang Che, who traveled thousands of miles away. gift.Seeing such a big battle, the officials and nobles in Bozhou did not dare to slack off, and everyone who gave gifts almost broke the threshold of Songyuan.

Although Li Sui was unwilling to be so extravagant and high-profile, it was not appropriate not to accept the gift, so he could only let Nian Nu make a book and return it with the same gift in the future.

On the day of his birthday, even the weather was exceptionally good, it was clear and cloudless, Li Sui got up early in the morning, and was woken up by Nian Nu and Yu Nu, and put on a brand new dress, with a head full of jewels and emerald, golden light. Glittering out the door.

Just when Li Sui thought that what was waiting for her must be a feast of singing and dancing, but he was brought to an extremely wide killing field. Seeing Zhao Yi who was slowly walking towards her facing the rising sun, he saw Looking at the crowd who were buzzing because of her appearance, and looking at the stadium where the heat of midsummer could already be felt even though it was morning, Li Sui was a little overwhelmed for a moment.

"Everyone has heard about the princess's shooting skills, and today they are all eagerly waiting for you, the birthday star, to take the first shot."

Seeing Zhao Yi handing her the cue with a smile, the Bozhou officials and family members who had changed into regular clothes also laughed and echoed: "If the king and the princess each lead a team, you can also show us."

Seeing everyone's high interest, Li Sui, who wanted to decline politely, blocked the words in his throat.Seeing Li Sui took the cue, everyone present cheered. Li Sui looked at the sun above his head and said, "Yu Nu, give me the hat."

As soon as the ball kicked off, Li Sui, who was wearing a shoulder-length net gauze hat, galloped up on his horse. Li Sui's enthusiasm was unstoppable, so at this moment, Li Sui was already dripping with sweat. Seeing that the hourglass was about to run out, Li Sui watched Shang lose a goal, and Li Sui, who was about to win the game, also forgot the heat for a while. , struggled to grab the last ball, scored a tie abruptly, and won the cheers of everyone present.

Just when Li Sui rode his horse back to the outside, just wiped off his sweat, took a sip of Yu Nu's tea, and now he just wanted to go back to the water pavilion to eat iced cherries and take a good breath, when he saw Nian Nu laughed and said: " Wang Hao hit that ball really well, it put our hearts in our throats, and we must be superior in the riding and archery competition and the pot throwing competition."

As soon as these words came out, Li Sui almost didn't spit out the tea in his mouth, his pupils were startled, and he said unwillingly: "What else do you want to talk about later?"

"Shooting match and pot throwing match."

As he spoke, Nian Nu smiled flatteringly and said, "Your Majesty wanted to give you a birthday surprise, so he called us to come up with ideas a long time ago, and that's why today's lively scene——"

Hearing this, Li Sui couldn't listen to what Nian Nu said behind her. She didn't know whether Zhao Yi and the others were going to surprise him or frighten him.

Anyway, Li Sui couldn't refute everyone's interest in congratulating her on her birthday. After all, according to the "surprise" carefully prepared by Zhao Yi and the others, she went through five hurdles and passed six generals until nightfall Banqueted and drank with everyone, watching everyone else happily exchange glasses, but Li Sui was so exhausted that he died half of his life, like a fish that had been stranded for half a day.

"Is the Princess happy today?"

Xu Shi saw that he hadn't spoken, and Li Sui, who was sitting there taking a rare breath, heard Zhao Yi's words beside him.

Turning to meet Zhao Yi's eyes, Li Sui couldn't help thinking, she didn't know if she was happy or not, but today she really wanted to open Zhao Yi's head.

"Huh? What did the princess just say?"

Hearing what Zhao Yi asked, Li Sui realized that he had almost vomited out his heart just now.

"Today you gave me an unforgettable birthday."

Hearing that Li Sui emphasized the word "unforgettable", Zhao Yi relaxed and smiled, stretched out his hand to hold Li Sui and stood up, "Come with me."

Hearing Zhao Yi's words, Li Sui's originally relaxed body tightened, and he couldn't help saying: "What are you going to do?"

"You will know when you go."

Seeing Zhao Yi's appearance of keeping secret, Li Sui was worried that he would make some more monsters.

Following the carriage for a long time, it seemed that it was almost out of the city. Under Li Sui's repeated urging, it finally stopped.

When she got out of the carriage supported by Zhao Yi, she saw pitch blackness in front of her eyes, even the lantern in Zhao Yi's hand could only illuminate the land in front of her.

"Where is this going to—"

Hearing Li Sui's inquiry, Zhao Yi didn't answer, but held her hand tightly, and led her forward step by step: "Don't be afraid."

Just when everything was silent, and only the bright moon and the lamps shone on them, suddenly sparks were lit bit by bit from a distance, coming towards them.When it was about to approach, there was only a "bang--", the gorgeous fireworks flew into the night sky, and exploded with a "pop--", and countless silver flowers fell.

But at the same time, Li Sui saw a brightly lit covered bridge and waterside pavilion, and next to the waterside pavilion was a pond full of lotus lanterns drifting with the current, turning this place into a star river.

"Come--"

Seeing that Li Suidun was there, Zhao Yi led her to the river slowly. With the sound of rushing water intertwined with the sounds of insects and frogs around him, Zhao Yi put down the lantern, squatted down and picked up a lamp from the water. The unlit lotus lantern and Li Sui said: "Maybe the Princess has a wish."

Following the sound, Li Sui met Zhao Yi's gentle eyes amidst the fireworks and moonlight, which reminded her of the sandalwood hairpin he put on for him in the sea of ​​Qionghua flowers that day.

Li Sui then squatted down, took the lotus lantern from Zhao Yi's hand, and the moment it was lit, Li Sui closed his eyes, the sound of fireworks in his ears was still there, under the gorgeous light, Zhao Yi silently watched this scene, looked at the pool full of Li Sui beside the galaxy, looking at that peaceful profile, for a moment, he wished that time could stop at this moment.

Accompanied by each other, the years are quiet.

"All right--"

Li Sui opened his eyes with a smile, and when he turned his head, there seemed to be stars twinkling in his eyes, which made Zhao Yi stunned for a moment.

"What did the princess wish for?"

Li Sui dipped his hand into the water, and when he heard Zhao Yi's words, he put the lotus lantern on the water with a smile, gently dialed the water, and let it wander slowly into the distance into the star river.

"It won't work if you say it."

Following Li Sui's voice, Zhao Yi whispered softly, "I hope the Princess' wish can be fulfilled tonight."

"What did you say?"

Li Sui turned her head inquiringly, but a familiar call in her ear touched her heartstrings, her pupils trembled, and she looked over in disbelief.

"Aman-"