The ghost-catching princess, she always pretends to be weak

Chapter 73 New Year is approaching
  The three of them had just walked out of the alley and were already in the most prosperous Western Market.

The streets were filled with the sounds of hawking, the wine shops and teahouses were all lit up, and strings of red lanterns made the market even more lively.

From time to time, fragrant handkerchiefs fell from the brothel on the street and were caught by the handsome young man. Zhang Xichu blushed and quickly covered his eyes.

"Cousin, this capital is really different from my hometown. I have never seen many things before."

As a new arrival, Zhang Xichu was very happy to be accompanied by his cousin, whom he had been happy with since childhood. Even his eyes couldn't help but light up a little.

"Be careful." Seeing that she almost bumped into a pedestrian, Chen Shu quickly warned her.

Zhang Xichu lowered his head shyly, "Thank you, cousin."

Chen Shu nodded and said nothing.

"Cousin, what is this?"

"This is a lantern riddle. Above is the lantern, and below is the riddle."

"What about this?"

"Forging iron flowers, if there is a lively festival in Beijing, they will use this to add to the fun."

"Look at me, I don't know anything. I'm afraid I will embarrass my cousin in the future."

When Zhang Xichu came to Beijing this time, Zhang's father, Chen Shu's uncle, made it very clear to her that no matter what position Chen Shu held, she would be his official wife.

"There's no shame in not knowing, just learn slowly."

Chen Shu lowered his eyes, knowing that Zhang Xichu must have heard someone talk to her.

Not far away, Zhao Yan pulled Wen Jiu and walked through the crowded streets.

"Jiu'er, look! What a beautiful blacksmith!"

"Xiaoyan, stay away. If you get splashed, your black hair will be burned!"

"Hahahaha! If you get burned, you can become a nun and become a sister-in-law! You won't have to be forced to get married at home every day!"

Zhao Yan, like Wen Jiu, did not grow up in Beijing.

The only difference is that she is outside the Great Wall, while he is in Qingyun Mountain.

The generosity in Zhao Yan's bones is something she has never been able to match in her life.

She is utilitarian and only wants to complete the ghost hunting order and get more magic weapons from her master.

Then. Then she didn’t know.

Wen Jiu suddenly spotted a familiar figure in the crowd.

Just when I wanted to identify it again, I was rushed away by the crowd of people watching the iron flower.

When I looked back again, I could no longer see Chen Shu.

She suddenly thought of that and then.

And then, if I can break off my engagement with Lu Xu, my relationship with Mr. Chen will be complete.

"Jiu'er, Jiu'er?"

Zhao Yan pulled Wen Jiu's sleeve and shouted twice.

"what happened?"

Only then did Wen Jiu regain his composure and follow Zhao Yan's gaze.

"Isn't that sir?"

gentlemen? Wen Jiu stared at it for a while, his eyebrows suddenly relaxed, and a smile secretly crawled onto his cheeks.

"Yes, it's sir."

"There seems to be a woman next to him?"

"That's Mr. Chen's sister."

Wen Jiu recognized Chen Miao, but the other girl looked unfamiliar to her.

"Master Chen, Master Chen..."

Seeing Chen Shu walking further and further away, she hurriedly shouted.

She didn't know why, in such a lively market and such a happy atmosphere, she wanted to be with him.

But the crowd was so loud that the people in front seemed not to hear Wen Jiu's shouts at all.

"Chen Shu——"

This was the first time she called him by his full name.

It's not like calling other people, nor like others calling him.

Chen Shu seemed to have heard it. Looking back in the crowd, something seemed to explode in Wen Jiu's heart...

They stood looking at each other in the busy city through a curtain of people. One was full of joy, with a smile as bright as a flower, and the other was calm and restrained, with a gentle smile. Zhao Yan turned her head and looked at the woman next to her in surprise, and saw her smile bright and dazzling: "Maybe you want to build a good relationship now and let your husband take the exam next year?"

Wen Jiu tilted his head and looked at her, "Have you guessed all this? Come over together?"

"I can't. I've been most afraid of my husband since I was a child. I'll go to Fan Pavilion and wait for you. Remember to come see me if you want to build a good relationship."

Before Zhao Yan could finish her words, her soles were already greased and she was running away.

"Girl is not wearing a silk hat today, so I'm afraid it's not appropriate to see a foreign man."

Zisu reminded him seriously.

Girls from the Zhao family have always been informal, and they always drag girls out with their faces exposed.

But my girl has been raised in a boudoir for a long time, and my wife attaches great importance to the girl's words and deeds outside. She must not be like her.

"Exception today."

Wen Jiu followed the crowd towards Chen Shu.

But she didn't notice that Chen Shu was blocked by the crowd before he took a few steps toward her, and he could only stand there and wait for her.

By the time she stood still in front of Chen Shu, Chen Miao had already taken Zhang Xichu to visit other places.

This is the first time Chen Shu has lied.

"Chen Miao, Xi Chu, those two are my students in the academy. They probably want to ask me some questions. You go and have a look first. I will find you later."

"But that's Miss Wen"

Chen Shu glanced away, and Chen Miao immediately grabbed Zhang Xichu's hand: "Sister Xichu, let me take you for a walk."

"Okay." Before Zhang Xichu left, he turned around and glanced at the woman called "Miss Wen".

Bright eyes are good at gazing, as bright as stars.

"Happy New Year, Mr. Chen."

Wen Jiu cupped his hands and shook his head twice, which was very cute.

"The New Year isn't here yet."

Chen Shu found that something in his chest seemed to be overflowing.

It would be like this every time I saw her, getting stronger every time.

It's like a drug that you can't quit, but you do it even though you know you can't do it.

"Is there anything you want to play?"

Chen Shu realized something was wrong only after he said the words. This was his first time to celebrate the winter solstice in Beijing, but the girl beside him had grown up in Beijing.

"Anything is fine." Wen Jiu's eyebrows were curved, and his good mood was written on his face.

"You must be tired of playing too..."

"No." When Wen Jiu faced Chen Shu, he suddenly became attentive and sensitive, and could easily catch the loss in his words.

"I have been weak and sick since I was a child. I rarely go back... I rarely go out of the house. At most, I only go out for a walk during the New Year."

She was afraid that Chen Shu wouldn't believe it, so she explained a few more words.

"Ok, I know."

"you know?"

Wen Jiu raised his eyes in surprise.

"I have often heard from my classmates that my mentor's beloved daughter has been in poor health since childhood. Even the emperor was alarmed and sent out doctors from the imperial hospital, but there was no improvement."

"Everyone said I was going to die of illness."

Wen Jiu pouted, looking very angry.

"Girls, good people have their own destiny. Why don't you just stand in front of me at this moment? No matter what others do."

"But I'm obviously fine."

"It's just rumors. If you take every word that others say to heart, wouldn't you have achieved their goal?"

"I know, sir—I'm very big-hearted."

When Wen Jiu saw that Chen Shu had laid out his teacher's score, he quickly interrupted.

The two of them walked around and chatted all the way.

"I heard that you took back the deeds of sale of everyone in Huajian Pavilion?"

"Yes. They are originally from a good family. Without this bond, they can live a normal life."

Wen Jiu stopped from time to time to look at the toys on the street and talked about these things lightly.

　Ahhhhhhhhhh! I've made it to the fourth round~ I'm spreading my word every word~ Everyone should be happy in the last few days~
  　　
  　
  (End of this chapter)