I've Seen This Pattern Before
Tang Si knew that she had said something wrong, but her arrogant nature overshadowed the apology in her heart. She immediately got up from the stool and followed Ji Yunshu.
Mo Ruo hugged his wine jug and shouted, "Let's go release the lanterns."
He dragged out the word.
Ji Yunshu also followed.
Many men and women were releasing lanterns by the river.
There were all kinds of lanterns floating on the surface of the water. Some were stuck together, some were scattered, and some sank into the water.
The light from the lanterns shone on the calm surface of the water, gently swaying along with the water.
It was as beautiful as an illusion.
Ji Yunshu didn't believe in Buddhism or evil.
But she believed in wishes!
She found two lanterns and handed one to Wei Yi.
"What do you want to wish for, Shu 'er?"
"It's a secret."
She held the lantern in her hand, closed her eyes, and made a wish. Then, she placed the lantern into the river. Her fingers moved slightly on the surface of the water, and the lantern floated downstream along with the ripples.
Wei Yi also made a wish and imitated her actions. He used his hand to stir the water a few times, and the lantern floated downstream.
It stuck together with Ji Yunshu's lantern.
"Shu 'er, look! Our lanterns are together."
Ji Yunshu smiled.
"Shu 'er, do you know what I wish for? I wish for … "
"Bang!"
Before he could finish his sentence, he saw that his river lantern had been struck by something. The light inside was extinguished in an instant. Then, it was soaked by something and sank into the water.
"My lantern."
He felt sad.
"I didn't do it on purpose." Tang Si walked over.
She was still holding a few stones in her hand.
Wei Yi stood up abruptly and questioned her, "Why did you smash my lantern?"
"I said I didn't do it on purpose. I just threw it casually. Who knew it was yours?"
"That was my lantern with Shu 'er."
"Worst comes to worst, I'll compensate you with another one."
Wei Yi was speechless. He was extremely angry.
Ji Yunshu immediately pulled him back and comforted him, "If a lantern sinks into the water, then let it sink. You can have my lantern, okay?"
"What about Shu 'er?"
"As long as your wish can come true, that will be my greatest wish."
"En!"
Wei Yi was so happy that he completely forgot about Tang Si smashing his lamp.
Then, he squatted down and looked at the remaining river lantern in the distance.
A few steps away, Mo Ruo was leaning against a stone block by the river. He couldn't help but laugh as he watched this scene. He then leisurely drank his wine again.
Tang Si threw away the stone in his hand and squatted beside Ji Yunshu. He tugged at the corner of her clothes.
He asked, "What's your surname?"
"Ji."
"Ji what?"
"Call me whatever you want," Ye Zichen said.
"Then … I'll call you Ah Ji. Where I come from, they call me Ah Si, you can call me that too."
"Mm." She nodded lightly.
Towards Tang Si, she had used up all of her patience!
However, she really didn't want to make a fuss!
Tang Si intentionally leaned towards her and asked curiously, "What do you do? How did he know so much? We, the people of Hou Liao, are the most forthright, and we naturally admire smart people like you. "
She smiled. "This one isn't smart. It's just that I have more eyes than others, so I can see more."
"Is that so? Then tell me, what else do you see from me? "
Tang Si stretched out her hands and waved them in front of Ji Yunshu. The messy pendants on her clothes jingled.
It didn't sound noisy. Instead, it sounded like wind chimes being blown by the wind.
It was ethereal and crisp.
Ji Yunshu noticed the red ribbon around her waist. She pointed at the small skull with her chin and asked, "What's that?"
Eh?
Tang Si took the skull off and played with it in her hands.
"Oh, this. You definitely won't be able to guess. This is the skull of a Hou. I found it in the mountains. But did you know? That's a nocturnal animal. Once bitten by it, death is certain. At that time, in order to chase after this Hou, I searched the mountains for a month or two. Father said that I'm a child raised by wild ghosts, so I'm not afraid of anything. But we, the women of Hou Liao, should have this kind of courage. "
She was very proud!
She threw the skull in her hands up high and caught it firmly.
Tossed!
Caught!
Back and forth a few times.
Ji Yunshu shifted her gaze and looked at the river lantern that was gradually drifting away.
At this moment, two figures were standing on the bridge, one tall and the other short. Their shadows were reflected on the rippling water, as if they had blended into the orange-red light. It was a very pleasant sight.
Jing Rong clasped his hands behind his back. His grave and stern eyes were filled with hidden affection as he gazed at Ji Yunshu who was under the bridge.
He saw her squatting by the river with a smile on her delicate face. Her eyes were as deep as the starlight as she watched the river lantern gradually drifting away.
That's right, he was completely immune to Ji Yunshu's every frown and smile.
He knew very well that in this life, she was his only one.
Mu Jin stood beside him and didn't notice his gaze.
She asked, "Young Master Jing, you're not from Anfu, right?"
Jing Rong nodded.
"I'm just passing by."
"Young Master, where are you from?"
"The south."
"Where are you going?"
"The north."
The north was vast, spanning thousands of li.
Mu Jin didn't pursue the matter and changed the topic. "That young master just now was really smart. Just a silver whip alone was able to reveal so much knowledge."
"Indeed. She's the smartest person I've ever met. Not only is she smart, but she's also the only person in this world who can make me sacrifice myself for her."
He didn't hide it at all!
As he spoke, the corners of his lips curled into a smile.
Mu Jin was stunned.
'What … is their relationship?'
Just as she was about to ask, someone on the bridge bumped into her. She staggered and fell to the side, falling right into Jing Rong's arms.
He took the opportunity to protect her.
This scene was seen by Ji Yunshu, who was standing under the bridge, when she inadvertently raised her head.
She didn't feel disappointed or sad, but she felt as if someone had pierced a needle into her chest. The next second, she immediately averted her gaze. She felt that she was too petty and that she didn't trust Jing Rong.
How could she not know how Jing Rong treated her after all these years?
Thus, she secretly shook her head and threw the thought to the back of her mind.
Tang Si, who was beside her, asked curiously, "What are you thinking about? You still haven't told me what you do for a living. "
She only replied, "A poor scholar."
"I don't believe you."
"Why?"
Tang Si suddenly smiled strangely. "I forgot to tell you. I, Tang Si, am not only bold, but also quick. Just now …"
'Huh?'
Ji Yunshu had a bad premonition.
Tang Si's hand, which was behind her back, slowly moved to the front. She didn't know when, but there was a wooden tablet in her hand.
It swayed in front of Ji Yunshu's eyes.
That tablet was the jade pendant that Ji Yunshu's mother had left for her.
Her expression immediately darkened and became extremely cold. "Give it to me."
She reached out to grab the empty space.
Tang Si leaped up and waved the jade tablet in her hand, asking, "This thing, is yours?"
"Give it back to me."
"I can give it back to you, but you have to tell me who gave it to you."
"What do you want?"
Tang Si's mischievous and playful expression disappeared. She touched the pattern in the center of the jade pendant. Her eyes darkened as she spoke seriously.
"I've seen this pattern before."
"What did you say?"
"This …"
She didn't finish her sentence.
Suddenly …
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