Quick Wear: This Cannon Fodder is Delicate and Expensive

Chapter 314: Don’t Touch the Fox’s Tail (41)

Time passes by peacefully, day after day, and everything goes smoothly.

In the blink of an eye, it was the New Year of the second year.

In nearly a year, Shi Qi's hair has grown a lot with the help of homemade hair growth powder. Her thick, black shoulder-length hair adds to her beauty.

It’s strange to say, Shi Qi has been on guard against Su Xiaoxiao for such a long time, but the other party has no intention of harming him again. Maybe it’s because his relationship with Xuanyuan Wuhen has warmed up.

That little girl isn't a bad person after all, and sometimes she's quite cute to be around.

However, the Queen Mother suddenly fell seriously ill, which not only gave Su Xiaoxiao the opportunity to get rid of Concubine Shu, but also turned the situation in the court upside down.

Now Su Yi is in full force, and the momentum of rebellion is growing. If we are not careful, the world will change.

She was not idle either. She managed the government of the clan and handled hundreds of important cases.

Xuanyuan Wuhen looked at her with a higher opinion and promoted her to a higher rank. Her official title was changed from Junior Minister of the Zong government to Chief Minister of the Zong government. There was not much difference as they were both general managers. The only difference was that her salary was fifty taels of silver higher.

She also often took time to visit Lu Ziqi and Xiaojiu. The two of them had a leisurely time in Nan'an Temple. Xiaojiu had grown a lot taller and became a handsome young man.

All matters, big and small, were progressing slowly, except Xiang Ling and Shi Qi, who could not get any news from him.

I only know that there is good news about the war. The war lasted for so long, and although there were some heavy casualties, it ended successfully. General Yan has returned to the capital to report, and was named the Great General of the Nation.

But no matter how she asked, General Yan refused to tell her any information about Xiang Ling.

It was as if this person had disappeared out of thin air. If it weren't for the bracelet flashing every now and then, she really couldn't help but go all over the country to look for him.

The city is celebrating the New Year with fireworks and firecrackers. I wonder if the children are eating well and sleeping well at this moment, and whether they have returned to Beijing.

She felt like...she could no longer sense him...

"Sir, we're celebrating the New Year and you've been promoted, but why are you sitting here with a sad face and in a daze?" Zhao Chang came over, holding two strings of candied haws in both hands, wearing a velvet hat, looking taller and more mature.

Shi Qi came back to his senses, took a string of candied haws, stood up and patted the dirt off his cotton robe.

"It's okay, I just feel a little lonely."

The streets were brightly lit, the sounds of hawking were heard in the small markets, and the place was bustling and prosperous. On the bridge not far away, children were playing with small fireworks, lighting them like stars, and laughing happily.

Zhao Chang was suspicious and took a bite of the candied haws. "No way? It's still quiet here? It's so lively now. I think... you miss the Immortal Venerable. I haven't seen you smile much in this year."

Shi Qi looked at the candied haws in his hand, took a bite, and found it tasteless: "Don't talk about me, look at the couples on the street, when are you going to find a wife and give birth to a big fat boy?"

Zhao Chang was stunned. Seeing Shi Qi's delicate and tender face under the candlelight, he was distracted and coughed lightly: "I... I am still young. As the saying goes, you should establish a career first, then start a family. I haven't even saved enough for the betrothal gift of a girl. Besides, I don't like ordinary girls."

Shi Qi was amused and took another bite of the candied haws: "You kid, we are all ordinary people, are you planning to marry a princess?"

Zhao Chang chuckled: "That's not an ordinary princess..."

The two walked for a while and came across a vendor selling lanterns.

Zhao Chang was very excited: "Sir, please go ahead and walk around. I will go pick out two lanterns and pray for blessings."

Shi Qi nodded and walked forward.

This section was obviously even more lively and prosperous than the previous one, with hawking sounds everywhere.

"Hey girl, here are some freshly baked meat buns. Would you like some?"

"Go away? Who would want to eat your big meat buns with such a beautiful woman? Girl, come and take a look at my jewelry..."

Shi Qi smiled and declined: "No, no, I'm just strolling around. I wish you two good business."

The two vendors didn't try to win over Shi Qi any more and went back to serving other customers.

Shi Qi was walking and looked up inadvertently, attracted by the mask stall not far away.

There were neatly hung rows and rows of things. The stall was not big and there was an old lady running it, leaning on a cane.

As if attracted by something, Shi Qi involuntarily walked towards the mask stall.

When I came to my senses, I was already in front of the stall.

The old woman seemed a little surprised when she saw Shi Qi stop in front of the stall: "Girl, take a look, are there any masks you like? These are all hand-painted. Of course, many are also painted by customers."

Shi Qi nodded: "Grandma, please sit down, I'll take a look first."

When the old woman heard Shi Qi's response to her, she was surprised but she didn't show it. She just smiled kindly.

"it is good…"

Shi Qi looked at the rows of masks. When he saw the last mask in the last row, he felt a little sad for some reason and picked up the mask gently.

This mask is handmade. The golden lines and floral patterns are exquisite and delicate, gentle and elegant. It is obvious that the owner spent a long time to make it.

"Grandma, how much is this? I want to buy this."

When the old lady saw Shi Qi took this, she was surprised: "Haha, girl, this is quite special. If you like it, grandma will give it to you."

Shi Qi waved his hand: "How can that be possible? Handmade products must cost a lot of money. I'll pay you."

Shi Qi was about to pay when the old lady interrupted her: "Girl, there's really no need... This mask was originally meant for you. You have a connection with it."

"It seems... he has been sent out." The old woman said with a relieved smile.

Shi Qi didn't understand what she heard, but since the old lady refused again and again, she gave up and simply took the mask.

Just as he was about to move forward, he heard Zhao Chang's voice from behind him.

"Sir, I've bought some lanterns. Do you want to go and light them together..."

Zhao Chang came running over breathlessly, and saw Shi Qi standing next to a haystack. He was very surprised and asked, "What are you doing standing in this empty space?"

Shi Qi smiled and shook the mask in his hand: "The old lady at the stall gave me a mask, you can choose one too."

Zhao Chang: "Where is the mask stall?"

Shi Qi was stunned, stretched out his finger and turned around, but when he turned around, he found that the mask stall was gone and there was only a pile of weeds. The two pancake stalls next to it were still shouting.

"Huh? Strange, how come it disappeared in the blink of an eye? They closed the stall so quickly." Shi Qi held the mask and didn't know what to say for a moment.

I just felt goose bumps all over my body, which is terrifying when I think about it, but I still like this mask.

"Let's go, I'll take you to fly lanterns." Zhao Chang said, handing Shi Qi a red lantern.

Shi Qi held a mask in one hand and a red lantern in the other. The two walked to the lakeside, where lanterns of all colors floated on the water. They were actually hand-held lanterns, but they might be called differently in different places.

"I'm fine. Take a look. Just tell it what you want it to achieve." Zhao Chang pushed his lantern away and turned to say to Shi Qi.

She was wearing an embroidered white dress with a red velvet robe on the outside. She looked cool yet delicate. Her hair was tied up with a hairpin. The hair scattered beside her cheeks reflected the light of the lake, which was warm.

Shi Qi lit the wick and watched the lantern slowly expand and spread out, turning into a flower, slowly floating with the waves on the lake.

Zhao Chang was just about to ask Shi Qi what wish he had made when he saw the woman bending over to light a lantern.

Magnificent and different from the past.

"What...what wish did you make?" Zhao Chang asked stutteringly, with his hands behind his back, looking nervous.

Shi Qi raised his eyes and smiled gently: "The country is peaceful and the people are safe. He can return safely."

"Oh..." Zhao Chang agreed and hit his head.

After lighting the lanterns, it was time to go back home and rest. Shi Qi was about to leave when he suddenly caught a glimpse of a familiar figure across the lake, who seemed to be looking at him.

Although he couldn't see the face clearly, Shi Qi was sure that it must be Xiang Ling!

When the person opposite saw Shi Qi looking at him, his whole body froze, he dropped the lantern in his hand, and ran towards the crowd in panic...

Shi Qi's eyes became wet, he lifted up his robe and tried to catch up with the person opposite him.

The child is clearly in the capital... why is he hiding from her...

"Sir, what are you doing? Wait for me..."

Zhao Chang's voice came from behind, but Shi Qi's mind was full of Xiang Ling's figure.

She finally understood that when she saw the person she loved, the accumulated longing was...

It will cause people to be defeated.