After rebirth, the little junior sister’s salty life

Qing Ning and Hu Haotian strolled side by side on the bustling streets. Both sides of the streets were hung with colorful lanterns of various shapes, which were dazzling and overwhelming!

Hu Haotian smiled and gazed at Qing Ning beside him tenderly, as firm and loyal as a knight guarding a princess. He stood silently beside Qing Ning, carefully blocking the passers-by and the noisy crowd for her.

Suddenly, Qing Ning was attracted by a cute little rabbit lantern. She couldn't help but walk towards the lantern, with surprise and love in her eyes. Hu Haotian followed closely behind, silently watching her every move.

When he saw Qing Ning's eyes were always on the little white rabbit lantern, he already understood what was going on. Just as he was about to speak, a familiar voice came from behind them!

"I never thought that Lord Hu would have the leisure and elegance to come to a place like this to enjoy the lanterns, and he was accompanied by such a gorgeous and charming beauty. Wow, I really envy him!"

Hearing this, Hu Haotian couldn't help but frown, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes! However, when he caught a glimpse of the group of guards behind him, he had to suppress his dissatisfaction.

After all, a wise man never suffers a loss in front of him. He doesn't want to bring himself unnecessary trouble because of a momentary impulse.

"Oh, it's Lord Sun, nice to meet you! But I heard that Madam Sun has been having close contacts with her cousin recently. Oh, look at me, how could I say such a ridiculous thing? I really deserve to be beaten, I really deserve to be beaten!" Hu Haotian said with a wry smile.

Lord Sun's face turned as blue as steel, and he stared at the man opposite him with a mocking look in his eyes. He knew very well that this guy said that on purpose!

Although he and Hu Haotian were both officials in the Jiangnan region and had the same rank, they had never gotten along with each other. Every time they met, they would be filled with sarcasm and rivalry.

"Don't bother Mr. Hu with Mr. Sun's family affairs!" Mr. Sun replied coldly, then turned around abruptly, threw his sleeves hard, and left angrily. He looked very angry! As if he had been greatly insulted.

Hu Haotian slowly turned his head and looked at the girl behind him. She looked a little panicked and her body was trembling slightly. He couldn't help but feel a little pity in his heart, so he stretched out his warm big hand, gently held her soft and delicate hand, and stared at her with eyes full of comfort.

"Ning'er, don't you like that cute little rabbit lantern? Let's go and take a look together!" Hu Haotian said as he gently pulled her little hand.

Qing Ning nodded shyly and moved lightly to keep up with his pace. The two of them walked side by side among the busy stalls, attracting attention like a golden boy and a beautiful girl.

When they walked to the stall where the rabbit lanterns were displayed, Hu Haotian stopped, pointed to the exquisite rabbit lantern hanging behind the stall owner, and asked the stall owner: "Excuse me, boss, how much is this lantern?"

The stall owner didn't know the imposing Hu Haotian, but when he saw a gentle and beautiful woman following closely beside him, a bright smile immediately appeared on his face.

"Sir, Miss, this lantern is not for sale. As long as you can guess the riddle I gave, you can take the lantern away. However, before answering the riddle, you must pay ten cents as the participation fee," the stall owner explained enthusiastically.

When Hu Haotian heard this, he took out ten cents and handed it to the stall owner without any hesitation, expressing his willingness to participate in the guessing game.

"The title of this lantern riddle is: Surprise, and the answer is an idiom!"

After the boss finished explaining the question, Hu Haotian was completely stunned, with a look of embarrassment on his face.

Just as he was thinking hard, a clear and pleasant voice like a spring came from behind him:

\"The answer should be unorthodox, right? Boss!\"

\"Yes, that's the answer! But this riddle was originally left for this young man and young lady, what should we do now? \" The boss was suddenly in a dilemma.

The handsome young man turned around apologetically, looked at the two people in front of him and said: "I am so sorry, I accidentally heard this riddle and found it very interesting, so I couldn't help guessing it. I didn't expect that I guessed it right. I'll give this lantern to the girl and the young man!"

Qing Ning turned to look at the man when she heard the voice, a hint of confusion and puzzlement flashed in her eyes.

Although Hu Haotian failed to guess the riddle, he had been in the officialdom for many years, so he was naturally not so petty. However, what he really felt in his heart was probably only known to himself.

After receiving the lantern from the boss, Hu Haotian carefully handed it to Qing Ning. Qing Ning smiled and happily took the exquisite rabbit lantern.

At this moment, she passed by the strange man. The man's eyes were fixed on Qing Ning, revealing an indescribable strange expression.

Although this man looked quite handsome, Qing Ning always felt that there was something wrong with him. From his behavior and demeanor, he seemed to be hiding some secrets. This feeling made her wary, and she decided to investigate him.

Qing Ning has always been a cautious person. She will not hesitate to find out the truth about any unstable factors that may affect herself or her goals. The mysterious man in front of her obviously caught her attention, and she will never let go of any clues easily.

At the same time, the handsome young man was also looking at Qing Ning. When he saw this stunningly beautiful girl following closely beside Hu Haotian, a trace of deep thought flashed in his eyes.

Hu Haotian has always been known for his cold-bloodedness, but now he is accompanied by such a charming woman. This makes the young man wonder: Could it be that Hu Haotian, who has always been as hard-hearted as a rock, can also be seduced by beauty?

However, the young master did not believe that this was the whole truth. Deep in his heart, he firmly believed that there must be more unknown inside stories hidden in it.

Watching the two people's backs gradually go away, the man said to the servant beside him in a low voice with a gloomy face: "After we go back, you immediately start to investigate the identity of the girl who follows Hu Haotian! And find out when she started to appear next to Hu Haotian! I must know all the detailed information about her."

The servant nodded respectfully and replied, "As you wish, sir."

If Fu Jingheng was present at this time, with his understanding of these princes and grandchildren, he would be able to recognize at a glance that the person in front of him was the emperor's uncle who rarely stepped out of the palace. Unfortunately, Qing Ning was unaware of this, and even if she knew the other party's true identity in advance, she would probably resolutely investigate all the relevant matters of this person.

Because from the outside, this man does give people a feeling of being as gentle as jade, handsome and elegant, but the depth revealed in his eyes makes the delicate Qing Ning realize that this man is definitely not as simple as he looks.

"Your Highness, the Second Prince has already come to Jiangnan in person. Is there any need for us to continue to wade into this muddy water?" A confidant beside him looked at his master with confusion, as if he was full of worries and doubts about the current situation.

The prince frowned slightly, his eyes firm and deep: "This is an order from my brother, how can I not obey it? Besides, my brother must have a deep meaning behind this move. It seems that my brother does not completely trust the Second Prince!"

He paused, his tone becoming serious: "My brother also secretly gave me some special tasks, so that I know which people can be touched and which people must not be touched. For example, Hu Haotian just now, he is someone who should not be easily provoked."

The prince's eyes sparkled with wisdom, as if he had already seen through the complex network of relationships hidden behind the Jiangnan region. He knew that this trip was not a simple mission, but a clever way to maneuver between various forces, to complete his brother's entrustment without causing unnecessary trouble.