〖Emperor〗 Don't lose prosperity

The imperial capital is not a short distance from Jiangnan, so it is impossible to get there in a day with a slowly driving carriage.

In the absence of an inn, Xiao Zixian and his party could only stay in the wild for one night. Fortunately, there was still a car to shelter from the wind.But also because of the relationship all the way to the south, the weather is getting warmer.

It's just that food has become the biggest problem.

Su Ye rubbed his stomach and asked, "Daddy, what are we having for dinner? I'm so hungry."

Su Jiu pursed her lips and did not speak.

Xiao Zixian sighed, looked at him and said, "Actually, dry food is really important."

Su Jiulian: ...

At this time, Qing Ling flew over and threw the fruit in his claws to Su Ye.

Su Ye was a little surprised: "Qing Ling, are you still looking for fruit?"

Ye Yi in the back still had a lot in his hand, he said: "It is very clever, it found the fruit before me. I have already tried it, it is not poisonous, you can eat it with confidence."

Su Ye took a bite, um, it was sweet and delicious.

Xiao Zixian handed the fruit to Su Jiulian: "Wrap it in your stomach!"

Su Jiulian was not picky, so she took it and put it in her mouth.

Seeing Ye Shuang sitting in front of the campfire and not talking, Ye Yi patted him on the shoulder: "Still angry?"

Ye Shuang turned her face away, "Hmph, I don't want to talk to you."

Ye Yi had no choice but to give him the rest of the food: "Don't be hungry."

After driving for a day, Ye Shuang was indeed hungry, so he took the fruit and chewed the fruit while looking at the sky.

When going to bed at night, Su Ye wanted to sleep outside, so he said, "Daddy, can we not sleep in the carriage?"

Su Jiulian raised her head: "Why?"

Su Ye pointed to the night sky and said, "Because the sky is beautiful, we can count the stars when we sleep outside."

Xiao Zixian also found that there are quite a lot of stars tonight, and the little stars scattered in the night sky are particularly eye-catching.

Su Jiu hesitated for a moment before agreeing.

Ye Yi helped them find a clean place, and added some firewood to the bonfire to prevent the firewood from going out at night.

Su Ye nestled comfortably in Su Jiulian's arms.

Xiao Zixian took off his cloak and covered them, while Su Jiulian held his wrist and said, "Let's go together!"

Xiao Zixian nodded, and Qing Ling folded her wings and nestled on his shoulders.

Su Ye's right hand also pulled his sleeve before falling asleep.

Ye Yi and two brothers sat on the tree trunk for a nap. On the one hand, it was because they were used to it when they were young, and on the other hand, because they wanted to protect their master, it was easier to find the target when they slept on it.

The wind at night was chilly, and the bushes were blown messily, making one feel as if something was hiding there.

Xiao Zixian opened his eyes, then gently took Su Ye's right hand, and saw that the father and son did not respond before getting up and leaving.

Xiao Zixian's footsteps were so light that even Ye Yi on the tree was not disturbed.Qing Ling also understood what the master meant, and stood on his shoulder without moving.

The depths of the woods were quiet and secret, and Xiao Zixian stood in the center, waiting quietly.

An hour later, Xiao Zixian came back from the woods.Although the expression on his face was natural, from this moment on, he didn't close his eyes anymore, but kept looking into the distance.

……

They still drove on time the next day.

Seeing Xiao Zixian's haggard face, Su Jiu asked, "Did you sleep well last night?"

Xiao Zixian shook his head: "No."

Su Jiulian touched his face habitually, but didn't speak.

Su Ye looked out the window and asked, "Teacher, Dad, we have left the forest, and there is a village ahead."

Ye Yi explained: "After passing the area ahead, you can reach Hangzhou."

But when they arrived at Qishui Town, it was already evening.

This small town is not large, but it is the nearest town to Hangzhou City.There happened to be an inn when they walked in, so they stayed temporarily.

Although Su Jiulian didn't get enough sleep due to being busy dealing with the memorials recently, she regained her spirit after having a good rest last night.On the contrary, Xiao Zixian was stunned for a whole day, plus he didn't sleep well in the past two days, his eyelids are heavy now.

The inn they stayed in also has a very literary name, called Xiankeju.

Xiao Zixian has also read masterpieces of calligraphers on weekdays, and loves to practice calligraphy.The willow style on this plaque is really beautiful.

When ordering food, Xiao Zixian asked: "Second brother, who mentioned the plaque in your inn?"

The little brother clapped his hands and said, "Young master, you are from another place! Who in Hangzhou doesn't know that we live here as a guest? The words on the plaque were written by Mr. Liu Nianbai, the most famous scholar in the south of the Yangtze River. I have been there for more than three years, and there is no guest who does not praise Mr. Liu."

Xiao Zixian nodded: "The strokes are even and tough, which is a rare good calligraphy."

"Really? Hehe, even a person like me who hasn't studied for a few years thinks it looks good." The second brother was quite proud when he spoke.

Xiao Zixian nodded.

After the second brother left, Xiao Zixian felt that the eyes beside him had been staring at him from just now until now, so he turned his head and asked, "Did I say something wrong?"

Su Jiu even raised her eyebrows: "My handwriting is not as good-looking as the one on the card?"

"Uh, I didn't say that."

"I can hear what you mean literally."

"..."

Xiao Zixian was helpless, why didn't he pay attention to his literal meaning?

However, Su Jiulian is also good at many kinds of calligraphy, and the one he writes the most on weekdays is the running script, which is both elegant and popular.

"Running script and willow script have their own advantages and disadvantages. What I said just now is just my personal opinion."

"Then which one looks better?"

Knowing that he won't give up if he doesn't get an answer, he said, "The running script is beautiful."

These words are not against his will, Xiao Zixian really likes his running script very much.The density is appropriate, and the shade is blended, which is in line with the style of a generation of kings.

Su Jiulian raised the corners of her mouth slightly, and didn't ask any more questions.

Ye Shuang at the next table didn't say a single word, which made Ye Yi dumbfounded, and said, "Still angry after two days? At worst, I'll tell you next time if you don't ask me, is it okay?"

Ye Shuang snorted twice: "When did you not say that?"

"Aren't I afraid that it will affect your mood? You see, after you find out, don't you keep your face dark and silent?"

Ye Shuang lay down on the table disheartened and puffed up her mouth.

Ye Yi patted his head: "Come on, isn't it all a little thing in the past, what are you still thinking about?"

It was time to serve the food, Ye Yi continued: "It's all your favorite food."

Sure enough, Ye Shuang, who had been hungry for almost a day, immediately picked up the chopsticks and stuffed a fried fragrant ball into his mouth.Angry or something, probably no longer.

The little second brother who served the food looked at the beautiful Qing Ling on Xiao Zixian's shoulder, and asked, "Guest officer, this parrot really listens to you."

Su Ye smiled and said, "That's not a parrot, it's a sparrow."

After hearing this, Qing Ling yelled, as if extremely dissatisfied, thinking what is a parrot?Does it look good on me?

"Finch? I've heard of canaries and magpies, but I haven't heard of any finch."

Xiao Zixian explained: "It's just a kind of bird in my hometown."

The second brother was very sensible and didn't ask any more questions, but said: "The tail of this bird is quite beautiful."

The stomachs of everyone who had driven for a day were already empty, and the meal was really delicious.

The land in the south of the Yangtze River is warm and lively, and it is extremely prosperous even at night, continuing the grand occasion during the day.

Su Ye stood in front of the window of the room on the second floor, and when he opened it, he saw a big lake not far away, and the street was full of people coming and going, full of excitement.

Just by looking at it, Su Ye felt that he really wanted to play, and begged his father to take him out for a couple of rounds.

Su Jiulian also wanted to take a good look at the night scene in the south of the Yangtze River, so she naturally had no objection.

Xiao Zixian was sleepy and wanted to go back to his room to sleep earlier, but seeing Su Ye looking at him expectantly, he couldn't spoil his interest, so he agreed.

Ye Yi and Ye Shuang naturally wanted to follow them.

So, the five of them went out to visit the night market.

There are all kinds of people on the street, young and old, and the stalls of the shops are open one by one, not at all inferior to those in the daytime market.

Xiao Zixian was also infected by this enthusiasm, and his spirit improved.

There are circles of ripples on the surface of the lake not far away, and several painted boats are moving slowly.There are also people putting water lanterns by the lake, which are colorful and very beautiful.

Su Ye tugged at Su Jiulian's sleeve and said, "Daddy, shall we go swimming in the lake too?"

Su Ye has ridden a horse and built a carriage, but rarely rides a boat.Looking at it now, I really want to experience it.

Su Jiu nodded repeatedly, and Ye Yi, who was beside her, hurriedly rented a painting boat.

After boarding the boat, Xiao Zixian stood in front of the window with Su Ye in his arms, looking at the scenery on the shore.

Su Ye opened the window to look at the lake, and said with a smile: "Teacher, there are golden carp in the lake."

Xiao Zixian also took a look, there were several carp following the boat, probably the owner of the boat, in order to please the guests, had someone put some bait on the side of the boat to attract these fish.

Su Jiulian came over and said, "Ye'er, don't poke your head too far."

Su Ye stuck his head back obediently, and then went to play in the painting boat.

Seeing that Xiao Zixian still had unconcealable tiredness in his eyes, Su Jiu said, "Can't you sleep because of the bumpy carriage during the day?"

Xiao Zixian shook his head: "No, it's just that I didn't feel sleepy at that moment."

"There is a room on the painting, go to rest for a while?"

Xiao Zixian nodded, it would be nice to take a nap for half an hour or something.

Su Jiulian dragged him to the room.

"Actually, I can walk by myself." Xiao Zixian rubbed his eyebrows. He was just a little tired from the exhaustion of traveling and traveling, and his leg was not broken, so he could still walk.

Su Jiulian turned around and replied, "I'm afraid you might trip over while walking."

"..."

Su Jiulian turned her head away, and the corner of her mouth couldn't help but smile.

Ye Yi and Ye Shuang sat on the top of the boat to watch the night.

Ye Shuang turned to look at his brother, poked his cheek like he did when he was a child, and said, "Tomorrow I want to eat milk-salt peanuts, but I haven't eaten them for a long time. They are not even sold in Beijing."

Ye Yi laughed when he heard him say that. "Okay, I'll buy it for you tomorrow."

"That's a must."

It just so happened that a few children walked by the lakeshore carrying bright lights, and because there were adults following behind, they ran very fast.

Ye Shuang pouted in that direction, and when he turned around again, his brother had disappeared.

Ye Shuang hurriedly looked down the boat, but still did not see this figure.Just when he was confused, his brother came out like a puff of smoke.

"What's going on? Where have you been? You left without saying hello to me?" Ye Shuang was dissatisfied, he didn't like this the most.

Ye put the things in his hand on his lap, and said, "I'll make you a lantern."

When Ye Shuang heard this, she couldn't help leaning over and said, "You just bought this thing?"

"Ah."

The light from the final lantern is cyan, and some patterns are drawn on it, which is very beautiful to carry.

"Hey, here it is."

Ye Shuang took it over and looked left and right, and found it pleasing to the eye, so she said, "I thought you forgot how to make a mountain lantern."

Mountain lanterns are a special kind of lanterns from their hometown. They are specially used for people who go up the mountain at night. They are very flame-resistant and can be used for several nights.

When Ye Yi and Ye Shuang were young, they were lonely and had no fixed place to live.With no place to sleep at night, they could only stay in a ruined temple on the mountain.It was because there were many wild animals in the mountains, and it was not safe to go out to collect firewood. Fortunately, Ye Yi learned how to make a mountain lantern, so he didn't even have trouble sleeping at night.

"It looks like a mountain lantern on the outside, but there's no turpentine inside. I'll redo it for you next time I find it."

Ye Yi still patted his head as before.

Ye Shuang nodded and said yes with a smile.

Su Ye still couldn't help but lean out of the window to watch the carp in the lake, but he really didn't poke his head out this time, but moved a stool to cushion it.

Qing Ling stood on his shoulder, it was sent by Xiao Zixian to watch Su Ye.

Xiaowazi looked out of the window and couldn't help sighing with emotion: "The night in the south of the Yangtze River is so beautiful, even more beautiful than the one in the palace. Don't you think so, Qingling?"

Qing Ling pecked at the feathers, and squeaked a few times as an answer.

"My child, that bird on your shoulder is very pretty."

Su Ye raised his head, only to find that there was a painting boat not far away, and there was a man in lavender clothes lying on the window, waving at Su Ye.

Su Ye blinked, he had two thoughts now.One: His father told him not to talk to strangers.Two: The brother on the opposite side doesn't look like a bad guy, so I should be able to say a few words to him, right?

Seeing that he was only staring at him but not speaking, the person opposite said, "Child, are you still dumb?"

Su Ye said: "That's not true! I can speak at the age of three!"

The man in purple let out a chuckle: "You are so funny. When you were three years old, you probably only knew how to crawl around on the ground. How could you remember that you could talk at that time?"

"Of course my father told me."

The man in purple looked at the opposite side, then stood on tiptoe, jumped lightly, and jumped into Su Ye's painting boat.

"Wow, your martial arts are amazing." Su Ye clapped his hands.

The man in purple raised his eyebrows: "That's right! How can I say that I am also the majestic purple-clothed leader. Child, where is that bird just now? Where did it go?"

Su Ye looked at his shoulder and said, "Qing Ling should go to the teacher."

"Hey, that thing is called Qingling? What kind of bird? I'll buy one tomorrow."

"There is nothing for sale here. Qing Ling is a bird from the teacher's hometown."

The man in purple wanted to ask something more, but unfortunately someone shouted outside the window: "Ah! Someone threw himself into the river!"

Su Ye ran to the window curiously: "Did someone shout again just now?"

The man in purple picked him up, and the two of them looked at the painting boat in the center of the lake together.

Ye Yi and Ye Shuang on the top of the boat also stood up.

Ye Shuang was surprised: "Is there anyone jumping into the river at night? And it's still on the boat."

Ye Yi helped his forehead helplessly, his brother completely ignored the important point.

"We don't know how to use water. If we want to save people, we will be useless. Brother, you go and inform the master, I will guard here."

Ye nodded: "Then be careful."

"it is good."

Saying that, Ye Yi jumped onto the board of the boat.

The author has something to say: Tomorrow the update will be changed to around 12 noon ^_^~~