The daughter of the emperor returned to Beijing and got into trouble with the abstinent prince.

Chapter 73: Lantern Festival
During the Eastern Jin Dynasty, which had four distinct seasons, a lantern festival was held in early summer every year.

As night falls, thousands of lanterns sway gently, reflecting people's laughter and joy.

The streets and alleys of the capital are crowded with people, and the city is bustling with activity.

The main streets were filled with lion and dragon dances, and groups of people were singing and dancing. The snack stands were also becoming increasingly busy.

The restaurants and teahouses along the river were booked a month in advance just to enjoy the beautiful view of the wishing pool filled with lanterns.

Yun Qianyi and Jun Yanci bought two half-face masks and strolled on the street, holding hands tightly.

"Ayan, what color lanterns do you like?"

The grandest part of the Lantern Festival is releasing lanterns and making wishes. At that time, fireworks will also be set off in the sky to wish everyone's wishes come true.

Jun Yanci saw that she was selecting carefully and looked down. This densely woven gilded silk was embroidered with flying phoenixes and matched with a gorgeous emerald green belt around the waist. It was beautiful and noble.

"yellow."

He pointed to the only lantern that was similar in color to her clothes.

Yun Qianyi noticed his little thoughts, and the eyes revealed by the mask were smiling with curved eyebrows.

"Boss, please pack the blue one for me too."

The clothes he wore today were picked by Yun Qianyi himself. Jun Yanci always wore dark colors, but this time he wore a bright light blue.

In this crowd of people, he stood tall and slender, with an arrogant and cold look that was untainted by the world. The mask was propped up by his high nose bridge, and his bone structure was well-proportioned. He was truly a unique man in the world.

"Master, Madam, there are many people here, so let me take it."

Xuan Liu took the lead over Zhu Qing, paid the silver, and cleverly took the two lanterns from the boss.

After meeting his master's satisfied eyes, Xuan Liu knew that his small treasury would receive money again.

"The area upstream is crowded with people. If we go there now, we will miss the lantern display. It is better to stay downstream."

Zhu Qing had just been there to have a look. It was almost impossible to move an inch. It was truly the capital of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, with a bustling scene that could be seen at a glance.

"Let Sheng Bailan lead the way and clear the area."

Jun Yanci has always acted recklessly. This is his first date with Qianqian, how could he leave any regrets?
"No, they're going to come down anyway, so it's the same if you put them here."

Yun Qianyi looked at the happy and smiling faces of the people around her and didn't want to break the scene.

For her, just his presence was enough.

As the fireworks bloomed, the lanterns in the wishing pool gradually came down from upstream. The colorful lanterns covered the surface of the river, which was magnificent.

I made a wish with him again.

But this time, unlike last time, they pretended to be a couple despite the tense situation of being hunted.

It is the sincere delivery after mutual communication of hearts, the peaceful years and the prosperous times.

"What did Ayan wish for?"

When Yun Qianyi opened her eyes, she saw Jun Yanci looking at her with shining eyes.

"Hopes are thousands, wishes are fulfilled."

Hearing his words, Yun Qianyi burst out laughing. Is this a man in love? He is so skilled at flirting without even realizing it.

But on second thought, could it be that he has no hope for his life, so he has nothing to ask for and nothing to desire?
"Do you know what I wished for last time?"

After Yun Qianyi finished speaking, he leaned close to his ear. Jun Yanci lowered his head and listened.

The white earlobe changed color instantly, and it was visibly red. If it weren't for the mask, one could clearly see that Jun Yanci's cheeks seemed to be stained with rouge.

"The first half has been achieved, but the second half has not been realized."

Although the little fox in front of him was sighing, the smirk on the corner of his mouth and the teasing in his eyes showed that Yun Qianyi was teasing him.

Jun Yanci stretched out his hand, avoiding her waist, and hugged her, pressing their bodies tightly together. "If Qianqian wants, you can do it anytime."

After he finished speaking, he lowered his head and bit her lips gently, as if to punish her for her teasing just now, but also as if he was eager to get close to her.

Just as Yun Qianyi hugged his waist back, there was a sudden commotion in the crowd.

"Why are you all coming down? Have all the lanterns been put up? It shouldn't be so soon."

"Something big has happened up there. The second son of the Yun family has started a fight with the young marquis of the Lin family!"

"The Prime Minister's Mansion and the Marquis' Mansion? Oh my God, why is this happening?"

"It seems to be for a woman? The Lin family has surrounded everyone, and we don't know what's going on inside."

After hearing the discussions in the crowd, Yun Qianyi pulled Jun Yanci upstairs. The latter signaled Xuan Liu with his eyes, and Xuan Liu immediately dodged away.

The patrols in the capital are all under the charge of the Nine Gates. The Lantern Festival celebration is a big day, and Sheng Bailan will definitely be here to lead the patrol himself.

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Trevi Fountain

Many onlookers were driven away by the Lin family's servants and guards, who surrounded Yun Chengyi and the woman behind him.

"Yun Chengyi, our Lin family and your Yun family have nothing to do with each other. As long as you hand over that woman, I will let you go."

The person who spoke was named Lin Shaozhong, the legitimate son of the Lin Marquisate. He had been in the capital for many years, relying on the power of the second prince Jun Chengxuan to act tyrannically.

"Why?"

Yun Chengyi blocked Li Luoluo tightly and refused to give in at all.

Seeing his attitude, Lin Shaozhong immediately said angrily:
"She pushed my sister into the river in front of everyone. If I don't teach her a lesson, will I, Lin Shaozhong, still be able to survive in the capital?"

At this point, Yun Chengyi noticed that the woman who was soaking wet was wrapped in layers of blankets by the maid of the Lin family.

Even so, the woman was still shivering. The river water at night was really too cold. How could such a spoiled young lady withstand such cold?
"It was her. She was the one who grabbed Luo Bao's hair first."

Li Luoluo grabbed Yun Chengyi's sleeve, squeezing so hard that her knuckles turned white.

"Yeah, I know, don't be afraid."

Seeing how nervous she was, Yun Chengyi gently touched the top of her head and soothed her softly.

Li Luoluo felt that hand was very warm, a different feeling from Yun Qianyi's, but they were both protecting her in the same way.

At this moment, another shrill voice was heard nearby.

"I just accidentally pulled your hair and you started yelling like a madman."

Lin Duoya glared at Li Luoluo with gritted teeth. In fact, she wanted to teach Li Luoluo a lesson on purpose, but she didn't expect that the other party not only dared to fight back, but also had great strength and kicked her into the river with one kick.

Everyone knows that the Yun family has two sons, neither of whom are engaged yet.

Yun Chengyi is the second son of the Prime Minister, the richest man in the capital, and the honorary president of Bitong Academy.

He has status, money and talent.

His personality is as gentle as jade, and his face is handsome and beautiful. All the women in the capital are attracted by him.

But unexpectedly, Li Luoluo suddenly appeared beside him.

Originally, Lin Duoya thought she was Yun Chengyi's sister, but after observing her for a while, she realized that how could siblings behave so ambiguously? !
"Second Master Yun, you'd better stay away from this crazy woman. Look, your sleeves have been torn by her."

After saying that, Lin Duoya wrapped herself in a blanket and took two steps, trying to pull Yun Chengyi to her side.

Suddenly, someone grabbed her scalp and pulled it back with force. The sudden severe pain made her scream.

"Ahhhh——!"

(End of this chapter)