Luzhu looked at the sky and Chen Sheng looked at her. The two of them were quiet, letting time slip away, and finally waited until nightfall.

It was dark, but the lights on the ground were bright and there was no sense of dimness at all.

One after another, people walked into the streets, squatted by the Xilong River, and released river lanterns, creating a festive atmosphere.

"You can go out now."

There was a deep joy in Luzhu's eyes. After waiting for most of the day, she finally waited for the most lively moment of the Linglong Niangniang Festival.

"Walk."

Chen Shengli Ropeway.

Then, two joyful voices were heard in the streets.

The two of them didn't have too many plans, they just went with the flow, looked at the smiling faces of others and laughed along, and when they saw something interesting, they would go over and watch together.

call……

The noisy and bustling sound came from far away. It was a group of men, dancing with a burning fire dragon in their hands. They danced vigorously, as if the dragon came alive, with a kind of high-spirited and enthusiastic emotion.

Behind the fire dragon came three or five magicians, some dancing with swords, some breathing fire. One of them picked up a paper cutting and threw it into the sky. It seemed like fairies were dancing in the sky, which was mysterious and hazy.

In addition, there were the beating of gongs and drums, and endless music and performances of all kinds, which were dazzling to watch.

“How gorgeous.”

Luzhu's eyes sparkled and she watched with great interest, smiling and clapping her hands in praise.

This is a completely different experience from the power of magic, the most simple light, shadow, sound and color in the world, a dynamic feeling that strikes deep into the soul.

“It’s quite gorgeous.”

Mr. Chen said casually.

I don’t know if he’s talking about the person or the performance.

"Ordinary lanterns are three cents each, and exquisite ones are five cents each."

There are many small vendors, especially the most indispensable lanterns for the Linglong Niangniang Festival, which come in various colors and the stall owners also show off their skills.

A small cart passed by Mr. Chen and he stopped it.

"Pick two."

He patted Luzhu's shoulder gently, letting her come back to her senses. She then selected lanterns and released them into the Xilong River to pray for blessings.

"The moon boat and a couple of little people."

Luzhu fell in love with the two lanterns at first sight and gave the vendor a small piece of silver to ask him to take them down.

"This couple is too small, and the people are too tall. It's easy for the boat to capsize."

Mr. Chen reminded her in a calm tone. What he cared about was not the lanterns but Luzhu's mood. He didn't want her to feel disappointed because of some trivial negligence.

"When I put the little man on the moon boat, I feel like I'm setting sail on the sea."

Luzhu's eyes were filled with joy. She usually managed Baiyu Peak, and had no emotions about such a huge foundation. However, she was happy that she had come up with the combination of the two small lanterns.

"Then you can only make one wish."

Mr. Chen asked with a smile.

"Two wishes."

Luzhu frowned her beautiful eyebrows, sorted out her thoughts, and felt that this was not the right way to calculate. The two lanterns and the two fish charms were both double, so she could definitely make two wishes.

She was very serious. When she looked up, she saw Chen Sheng's teasing look and started to pull his hair.

Then……

The two followed the tourists and came to the bank of Xilong River. The river was quiet and the moonlight was soft and bright, illuminating the surroundings. The water was rippling, like a hidden dragon palace, mysterious and splendid.

Luzhu put the moon boat into the water, held it down with one hand, and picked up the lanterns of the two little men with the other hand and placed them on top.

Mr. Chen then took out two fish symbols, one at the head and one at the tail, and used them to hold down the lantern, making it steady.

"Make a wish."

He said gently.

I don’t know what Luzhu’s wish is. It’s a bit long and long-winded, and I can’t hear it clearly.

But probably, like him, I am at peace and happy.

"Work completed, sailing off."

After saying this, Luzhu let go of the hand that was pressing down on the moon boat, and the lantern slowly moved along the flowing water, carrying people's thoughts, going farther and farther away.

In that distant place, the lanterns gathered more and more, as if illuminating a corner of the night sky, giving a feeling of indescribable magnificence.

Under the lights.

There is a group of people who, looking at the reborn city of Beijing, feel their emotions fluctuating and are unable to fully enjoy the joy of the present.

"A year ago, how could I have dared to hope that the city would be so prosperous."

Zhu Rizheng looked up at the prosperous scene, his heart excited. The previous year and this year were really two different scenes. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the situation was completely changed.

The better the Sijiu City is, the better life these local tyrants will have.

"This gentleman has his own methods, which are not something we can control."

In the study, Cheng Kong was not blinded by the brilliant fireworks. He knew in his heart that the order behind the fireworks was the guarantee of all peace.

The elder of the Immortal Sect made the top floor of the Sijiu City work for him with just a thought, condensing it into a terrifying force.

"As long as he is in the city, it is law and cannot be disobeyed."

Wang Shaojie deeply agreed with this. Although the Wang family was getting stronger, as long as they had second thoughts, the elder of the Immortal Sect didn't need to exert any effort. Just the concentrated power would be enough to backfire and kill them.

"I didn't expect that the grudge back then would turn into a beautiful story."

Li Chengzu of Guanmingtang became more and more skilled in refining elixirs. With supplies from various parties, the skills of every alchemist in his family improved.

It can only be said that in Li Chengzu's view, it might not be a bad thing that the ancestor a hundred and eight years ago provoked Chen Sheng.

"Jingxiao Chamber of Commerce rose twice, both times because of this person. I can't be anxious, otherwise it will collapse."

He Zai looked at the flow of money in the account book, which was skyrocketing. This speed of development had only occurred when Chen Sheng came to Jingxiao Chamber of Commerce last time.

This happened twice, both times, making him feel like he was destined to be blessed. If he went against this blessing, he would be doomed.

"This is truly a perfect couple."

Quan Qi, the owner of Hongxian Building, should be the one with the simplest mind among the several forces. He watched Chen Sheng and Lu Zhu having fun from afar and felt that the two of them were really idle, without pressure, and did whatever they wanted.

"The lights are bright tonight, but I got what I wanted."

Mr. Chen, who was only focused on having fun, had no idea of ​​what everyone was thinking. In his eyes, there were only beautiful scenery and his beloved. He never cared about all the mundane things and the complicated thoughts of the human heart.

"As I wish, but I want to watch it every year."

Luzhu nodded. For two hours, she was immersed in the festive atmosphere of Linglong Niangniang Festival. If it had not been late at night and people had gradually dispersed, she would have been unwilling to leave.

"Then we won't leave. Let's buy a yard and live in the city."

Mr. Chen calculated that there were only four years left at most, so there was nothing that could not satisfy Lu Zhu.

Let’s put the matter of the Immortal Sect aside for now.

In such a short journey, the most important thing is to leave no regrets.

"May I."

Of course Lu Zhu was willing. She never clung to power and only cared about love. However, she also had a bottom line and would never be pretentious and restrain Chen Sheng.

In the past, she just waited quietly, but now she didn't have any extra time to wait, so she became a little greedy.

"Can."

Mr. Chen said calmly.

The flames on the banks of the Xilong River gradually died down, the crowd dispersed, and the night became completely quiet.

The next day.

"Shopkeeper, there is an elegant courtyard to introduce."

In the Red Line Building, Mr. Chen came to the counter and asked Quan Qi about purchasing a house.

"Senior, are you leaving? But I can't entertain you well enough."

Quan Qi was shocked and a little flustered. Putting aside Chen Sheng's identity, he thought that the other party was a very gentle person. If such a person moved away, it would be a denial of the inn.

"No, I just want to have a home."

Mr. Chen waved his hand to calm Quanqi down, and explained the reason. It would be inappropriate for him to stay in Sijiu City for a few years and continue living in the inn.

"Oh, I'll ask around."

So Quan Qi felt relieved.

He went out quickly and returned to Hongxian Building more than two hours later. He had found an elegant courtyard through a broker.

Afterwards, Chen Sheng and Lu Zhu followed and went to take a look.

This is a courtyard in the city, with a good location and a quiet layout in the midst of bustling city.

The yard is not big, but very elegant, and it can be seen that it is ingeniously designed. There are plants planted in it, and there is a persimmon tree with fist-sized persimmons hanging on it. They are bright red and a bit festive.

"Senior, do you think it's okay?"

The host of the room was also nearby. He was a wealthy man and seemed to know a little about Mr. Chen's background. He was very respectful.

"Very good, I like it very much."

Mr. Chen really liked this small courtyard. He nodded slightly and asked, "How much?"

Especially the persimmon tree, he liked it very much, and Luzhu also liked it very much. This alone was enough reason to buy it.

"I am a descendant of the Zhu family. How dare I accept your money? If the head of the family finds out, I will definitely be scolded. If you like it, just take it."

The rich man refused and told his origins, which turned out to be a descendant of the Zhu family.

Yes, the location here is good, and the courtyard is elegant. If you are not a wealthy family, you cannot live here, but you will not give it up easily.

"No need, just tell Zhu Rizheng briefly, he will understand."

Mr. Chen is not a person who is greedy for small profits. He will take what is due. What matters is that both parties are willing.

Even if the rich man suddenly changed his mind, he could accept it. It was someone else's thing in the first place. If he didn't want it, he didn't want it. There was no way he could snatch it away by force.

"Then I will accept one hundred taels of silver from you, or I can convert it into elixirs."

The rich man saw Chen's determination and did not dare to act smart, so he named a suitable price.

"Is that enough?"

Mr. Chen was very satisfied. Although he didn't have the hundred taels of silver, he took out a bottle of pills and gave it to the rich old man.

The rich man didn't care, but he made a gesture to show fairness and justice. He opened the jade bottle and took a look. His face changed and he said hurriedly, "That's enough. This yard is yours, senior."

The jade bottle was filled with Qi Condensing Pills, which were mellow in color and had restrained medicinal properties. They were clearly top-grade goods.

This kind of thing is hard to come by even in the master's house, so he hid it secretly. It would not be a problem for him to help his descendants improve their Qi Refining Realm by one or two levels later on.

The money and goods were settled and everyone was happy.

Soon, the plaque at the entrance of the courtyard was replaced with the words "Chen Mansion".

Luzhu made herself known as the hostess and familiarized herself with every place, especially checking the kitchen and study.

The stove in the kitchen is very useful, and there are all kinds of bowls, chopsticks and dishes, which makes it convenient for her to cook and create a homely atmosphere.

The study room is the Immortal Sect's side. Bai Yufeng and Yao Lu have some difficult decisions to make, so they have to take time out to deal with them, but generally speaking, there are no difficult issues.

On the first day of settling down, the Zhu, Cheng and Wang families, the Jingxiao Chamber of Commerce and the owner of Hongxian Building wanted to come to warm up the house, but were rejected by Mr. Chen.

Because, having green beads is enough.

The lights in the house were turned on early, and the soft light filled the room.

The hostess was busy in the kitchen. Although Luzhu was a fairy, she handled things on the stove cleanly and efficiently.

Ms. Chen was sitting in the yard. She was not allowed to do any chores and was only asked to wait quietly.

“Here I come…”

A quarter of an hour later, Luzhu came out with a plate containing three dishes, a soup, and a pot of wine. It was simple, yet elegant.

There are beautiful women, good wine, the moon, the wind, and I am at home.

It is perfect with all the romance and warmth of ordinary people.

"Thanks for your hard work."

Mr. Chen stood up and poured the wine. He did not take it for granted that it was all Lu Zhu's fault. He believed that only when the husband and wife were of one mind and understood each other could they live in harmony.

“This kind of life is pretty good.”

Lu Zhu was very happy. She was able to become an immortal when she was young and enjoy all the opportunities of being an immortal, which satisfied the mortal's dream of immortality.

When the time comes, you will be transformed from an immortal to a mortal and live a peaceful life, which is definitely the life that many people dream of.

“It’s delicious.”

Chen Sheng picked up his chopsticks. Although the food did not taste delicious, it was full of love and was more comfortable than the cooking skills of a first-class chef.

The two of them enjoyed a simple meal and a pot of wine, relaxing casually.

Although he is a cultivator, he hardly talks about immortality at all, and only cares about worldly things.

"Clean and just right."

Immortal cultivators have become very simple in their food, except for the treasures from heaven and earth, ordinary food ingredients are not as pure as the essence of the sun and the moon.

Mr. Chen didn't care about these and happily finished all the dishes on the table.

Luzhu was smiling. Although she knew that her husband didn't want to waste her craftsmanship, she still couldn't help smiling. She felt a sense of happiness that she was being taken seriously.

Afterwards, the two of them settled down completely.

Because this courtyard is relatively low-key, there are no guests, but after a long time, there are always some surprises.

Under the persimmon tree, there was a wall between them. Chen Sheng stood inside the wall, and a pole stood outside the wall, poking at the tree.

Holding the pole is a child about ten years old, wearing a blue shirt, with a clean appearance, and the resemblance of a scholar.

Next to him was a little girl, pouting, looking a little cute and a little fierce.

"How can you be so stupid that you can't even hit a persimmon."

The little girl was a little anxious and didn't want to play with the child. She could recite a parallel prose by heart, but it was extremely difficult for her to do simple things. It was hard not to feel that she was just being perfunctory.

"If the teacher knows, he will punish me."

The little boy was about to cry. He had never done such a thing before, but there was nothing he could do. He had to give in under the power of the strong.

I feel tired and wronged, but the fruits of my labor are hanging on the tree.

Click.

Mr. Chen found it very interesting.

He flicked his hand, breaking the thin treetops, and two persimmons fell down.

"Yes."

The little boy felt relieved and happy that the hard work was finally over.

"What are you happy about? They are all mine."

The little girl glanced at him blankly, and didn't refute what she said. After thinking for a while, she still gave him a peeled persimmon.

(End of this chapter)