Feng Tang and Wu Yong, among others: In our society, this authority is greater than an imperial edict!
That evening, after dinner, when Yue Fuguang said she wanted to go to the lantern festival, the whole family agreed. Madam Yu and Madam Zhang even had several of her brothers act as her bodyguards.
Since Yue Fuguang was going, the other girls naturally wanted to go too. Yu Chongshan thought that since it was only once a year, he could just send more guards to protect his granddaughters.
A group of over thirty people went out in a grand procession, and as soon as they arrived outside, they were immediately surrounded by the lively atmosphere outside.
As dusk settled, the Imperial Street of the capital was now as bright as day.
The entire street transformed into a flowing river of light. On both sides of the imperial road, layers of colorful lanterns and silk lanterns converged to form a winding fiery dragon, reflecting a warm yellow glow onto the bluestone pavement.
The octagonal palace lantern, with its bright red tassels hanging down, swayed gently in the evening breeze, scattering dappled light across the ground.
A child in a thick coat, holding a candied hawthorn, followed beside his parents, his eyes crinkling into crescent shapes with laughter. A deliveryman weaved through the crowd, almost bumping into a girl in a brocade cloak, holding a rabbit lantern and laughing with her friend.
The hairpins of the ladies in their finery shimmered under the lamplight, their reflections mingling with the shadows, like the twinkling stars in the sky.
The scholars gathered in front of the riddle stall, frowning and pondering the riddle "Endless falling leaves rustle down". Suddenly someone clapped his hands and revealed the secret, which drew a burst of annoyance and praise.
The air was filled with the sweet aroma of candied fruit and the smoky fragrance of roasted lamb. The moonlight, wafting through the air, made my stomach, which had just been full, feel hungry again.
Seeing his younger sister's expression, Yu Qingyu knew she was craving something again, so he ordered someone to buy some for all his brothers and sisters.
The Yu Ningxuan and Yu Ningxin sisters also followed Yue Fuguang's example and started eating. They rarely had the opportunity to eat at roadside stalls all year round, and they were extremely happy no matter how the food tasted.
Especially since it was started by her grandparents' precious darling, they no longer had any reservations.
The group strolled around, stopping frequently to eat and shop, and before they knew it, they had left the main road and arrived near the Ling residence.
Looking around at the streets, which appeared somewhat dim compared to the main road, Yu Ningxuan couldn't help but ask, "Fu Guang, weren't we going to the main street to see the lights? Why are we going this way?"
Looking at the snacks in her sisters' hands and the unfinished food in the hands of the maids behind them, Yue Fuguang said, "Second sister, if we walk on this street any longer, we won't get there in an hour."
There's so much delicious food ahead, and I'm afraid I'll be tempted to buy some to try, but…” She patted her round belly, “I really can't eat anymore, and I'm afraid I'll be tempted to buy it, so I'll just have to avoid it and go around to the other side!”
The Yu siblings: Very good, the reason is very strong. They looked at their bulging bellies and actually felt that it made perfect sense!
"Little Pearl, can you tell me where the Ling family's child was snatched away by child traffickers?"
【Master, it seems that Pai Huazi was carrying Ling Jia's son out of an alley, and his younger brother happened to see it when he ran out.】
Look how lively the streets are on, but this place is quite deserted. This is because Ling Yinghua, a high-ranking official, lives here, so ordinary people don't easily come here, which is why it's so quiet here now.
The thief only dared to steal the two children when no one was watching.
Master, please look for the alley.
"System, do you think Ling Yinghua heard our conversation at the morning court and has already kept an eye on the children? They shouldn't run away like in the original story."
[Host, there really is...]
Before the two words could even be uttered, the side gate of the Ling residence opened, and a round little head with two tiny pigtails poked its head out.
Then a chubby boy dressed like a red envelope ran out from inside, the gold necklace on his chest glittering under the light of the roadside lanterns.
The chubby boy had only run a few steps when he heard him call out, "Ah Bao, are you out to see the lanterns too?"
[Master, they should be just ahead.]
Sure enough, Yue Fuguang took a few steps forward and saw an alley ahead from which three men and two women came out.
A man was holding a five- or six-year-old boy who looked a little sleepy in his arms.
It should be Ling Yingda's son, Abao.
Those people, having heard what the young man from the Ling family said and seeing his wealthy attire, especially the dazzling gold lock on his chest, walked towards him in unison.
After walking only a few steps, he saw Yue Fuguang and his large group of people coming from the side road, and he immediately panicked.
However, the leader was clearly a man of many experience; he immediately walked past the Ling family boy as if nothing had happened, intending to leave via another route.
Yue Fuguang wouldn't give them a chance and immediately ordered, "Take them down!"
As soon as Yue Fuguang finished speaking, several people rushed forward. Before they left, the old master had repeatedly instructed them to follow the arrangements of the Seventh Miss while they were outside.
As for the eldest young master... he too must listen to the arrangements made by the seventh young lady!
Yu Qingyu: My sister is going out to rescue people, we're just accompanying her, helping out!
The Yu siblings: Only the eldest brother was involved; we just took advantage of Xiao Qi's opportunity to come out and play. Saving someone? We had no idea! Completely kept in the dark.
"Stop her! Don't hurt the child!"
Just as the guards of the Yu family and the beggars were about to fight, a little girl of six or seven years old ran out of the side gate of the Ling family mansion.
This must be Ling Yinghua's granddaughter who came out looking for her younger brother.
These people were just a few steps away from the side gate. When they saw the Yu family guards trying to stop them, one of the women immediately tried to grab the girl as a hostage.
Fortunately, before the Yu family guards could intervene, a team of guards rushed out from the Ling residence, quickly protecting the young lady and blocking the retreat of these people.
"Take it down!"
Upon seeing the leader, the little girl immediately pointed to the little boy, who was already surrounded by the Yu family and said, "Grandpa Butler, little brother!"
Although Butler Ling didn't recognize the Yu family, he knew they were nobles from the attire of the group of young masters and ladies. From afar, he cupped his hands and said, "Ling Wu thanks everyone for saving my young master and young lady. May I ask..."
Before he could even identify which family's scent it came from, and before his master could come to express his gratitude, the side door behind him opened again, and a group of elegantly dressed people hurriedly walked out.
The one leading the group was Ling Yinghua. He spotted Yue Fuguang at a glance and quickly cupped his hands, saying, "Greetings, Young Master."
"Chancellor Ling, we were passing by when we saw these people carrying a child and acting suspiciously, so we wanted to stop them." Yue Fuguang said, looking around. All five people had already been captured.
He continued, "They resisted arrest and even tried to take your granddaughter hostage. The rest is up to you."
She waved her hand, ready to leave. "No need for thanks. We just happened to be passing by. I'm off, I still have to go see the lantern festival!"
[Master, why did Old Man Ling come out so quickly?]
"Thank you so much, Young Master, for saving my three children. If it weren't for your appearance, my guards wouldn't have discovered that the children were missing so quickly. On behalf of my entire family, I thank you for saving our lives!"
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