It was the coldest time of winter, one month away from the Spring Festival, and the Zhennan Palace was filled with a festive atmosphere as the New Year was approaching.
The warm sunlight shines through the carved window lattices and shines into the palace. Prince Nan Jinyi and Princess Nan Jinyao and Nan Jinxuan are playing in Nan Jin's room.
Because Bai Linglong took out the air conditioner from the space, the house was warm as spring, and the children were sitting together playing with exquisite wooden carvings.
Nan Jinyi was holding a wooden carved horse, and suddenly put it down and said, "It would be great if I could go back to Qingyan Mountain. I miss Ah Fu and the others, and I can also go hunting in the mountains.
Last time, I was almost able to catch that cunning hare. ”
Now that we all have superpowers, we can definitely catch a lot of prey.
Nan Jin's eyes lit up, he put down the wooden doll in his pocket and clapped his hands, "Yes, yes.
I also want to go to the stream with Ah Hu, find the most beautiful stones, and then build a snowman taller than a human together. ”
Nan Jinyao blinked her eyes and agreed in a baby voice: "I want to go too. I want to play with my brothers and sisters."
At this time, Bai Linglong gently pushed open the door and walked in, with a gentle smile on her face, "You guys are so naughty, what are you playing, so lively?"
Nan Jinyi was like a nimble deer. He was the first to run to Bai Linglong, holding her and saying anxiously, "Mother, we really want to go back to Qingyan Mountain to stay for a few days. We want to go to the mountains to play, go hunting, and also find friends from the farm to play together. Is that okay?"
Nan Jin and Nan Jinyao also came over immediately, holding onto Bai Linglong's clothes, and said coquettishly, "Mother, we really want to go back, please agree to our request."
Bai Linglong patted their heads and said with a smile, "When your father comes back later, we will ask him if he has time to go with us."
When the children heard this, although they were a little anxious, they nodded obediently and continued to play with their toys. However, their minds were obviously no longer on the toys. From time to time, they looked at the door, hoping that their father would come back.
After a while, Nangong Yan finished dealing with the affairs of the court and returned to the palace with steady steps.
He walked into the children's room, saw the children's expectant eyes, and Bai Linglong smiling beside them, and asked: "Look at you guys, do you have anything you want to say to your father?"
Nan Jinyi rushed over and hugged Nangong Yan's legs: "Father, we want to go back to Qingyan Mountain to play, please take us there."
Nangong Yan looked at Bai Linglong, and Bai Linglong smiled and said, "The children have been talking about it for a long time, what do you think?"
Nangong Yan thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay, since there's still some time before the New Year, I'll take you back to Qingyan Mountain to stay for a few days and have some fun."
“That’s great, that’s great!”
The children jumped up and down with excitement.
Nan Jinyi waved his arms excitedly: "I can finally go hunting with Ah Fu. This time I must catch a hare!"
Nan Jin spun around happily: "I'm going to find Ah Hu, and we're going to make New Year lanterns together!"
Nan Jinyao patted her and said, "I want to set off fireworks with my brothers, sisters and Ah Fu!"
Seeing the children so happy, Nangong Yan and Bai Linglong smiled at each other.
Nangong Yan then called the butler and began to arrange the itinerary.
In the following time, the palace was busy.
The housekeeper directed the servants to prepare various luggage and new year goods, servants went in and out to carry items, and the maids were busy sorting clothes.
Bai Linglong carefully instructed Cui and Wanqing to prepare thick cotton-padded clothes for the children, a warm stove, and gifts for the friends in the village.
In the guard room, guard Wang Yue said to Zhao Gang expectantly, "I heard that the prince is going to take the princess and the masters to Qingyan Mountain, so we will definitely go with them."
Zhao Gang responded with a smile: "Of course, it is our responsibility to protect their safety.
Besides, hunting in Qingyan Mountain is a lot of fun. Maybe I can get a lot of good stuff this time to add to my New Year's meal. ”
Wang Yue's eyes lit up: "That's great. I didn't feel satisfied last time. I have to show off my skills this time."
On the day of departure, four gorgeously decorated carriages were lined up in front of the palace gate, and the servants loaded boxes of luggage and new year goods into the carriages.
The children had already dressed in thick cotton-padded clothes, like three happy dumplings, and could not wait to set off.
"Mother, can we set off now?"
Nan Jinyi pulled Bai Linglong aside and asked anxiously.
"Don't worry, wait until your father comes out."
Bai Linglong smiled and comforted her.
After a while, Nangong Yan, wearing a black mink cloak and a crown on his head, walked out of the palace.
He glanced around majestically, then said, "Let's go!"
The convoy set off slowly. Wang Meng and Zhao Gang rode on tall horses and walked in the front to lead the way. An Yi was like an invisible shadow, hiding in the dark, always alert to his surroundings.
Four servants followed the carriage closely, and a group of guards protected the convoy closely in the middle.
After only two or three hours, the convoy arrived at the foot of Qingyan Mountain.
Qingyan Mountain is covered with thick snow, like a fairyland.
Zhuangzi's housekeeper Zhang had been waiting at the door with a group of maids. When they saw the prince and princess returning, they all bowed and greeted them.
"My Lord, my Princess, thank you for your hard work along the way."
The butler said respectfully.
"Get up, is everything okay in the manor?"
Nangong Yan asked.
"To reply to Your Majesty, everything is fine. The servants in the manor have worked hard to manage the manor properly."
The butler replied.
The children jumped and ran into the village, feeling fresh about everything here.
“Afu!
Ah Hu!
A Xiu! ”
Nan Jinyi and Nan Jinbo shouted their partners' names.
After a while, several children in simple clothes ran out from the backyard of the village.
When they saw Nan Jinyi and others, they showed surprised smiles on their faces.
"Brother Nan, Sister Nan, you are finally here!"
Ah Fu said excitedly.
The children quickly gathered together and happily shared their interesting stories with each other.
Bai Linglong looked at the happy children and felt extremely relieved.
"Madam, you must be tired after traveling all the way. Go and rest first."
Nangong Yan said considerately.
"Well, don't be too tired."
Bai Linglong responded gently.
Just as everyone was immersed in this warm atmosphere, there was a sudden noise from outside Zhuangzi.
Nangong Yan and Bai Linglong looked at each other, feeling a little uneasy.
"Let's go out and take a look."
Nangong Yan said this and walked towards the entrance of the manor.
On the mountain road of Zhuangzi, several village guards were escorting a panic-stricken man.
The man was dressed in rags, with messy hair, and there was a hint of fear in his eyes.
"What happened?"
Nangong Yan asked with a dignified look.
The head of the guards came forward and reported: "Your Majesty, this man is sneaking around here and his behavior is very suspicious.
When we asked him questions, he was evasive and refused to explain clearly his purpose. ”
Nangong Yan stared at the man with a sharp gaze and asked, "Who are you?
What are you doing here? ”
The man lowered his head, not daring to look Nangong Yan in the eye, and hesitantly said, "Your Majesty, I was just passing by and wanted to find something to eat. I mean no harm."
Bai Linglong leaned close to Nangong Yan's ear and whispered, "Your Majesty, he doesn't look like he's lying, so don't embarrass him for now."
Nangong Yan nodded slightly and said to the guards, "Give him something to eat and let him go."
The guards took orders and gave the man some food. The man looked at Nangong Yan and Bai Linglong gratefully and left in a hurry.
"I hope nothing happens."
Bai Linglong said with some concern.
"Madam, don't worry. With me here, nothing will happen."
Nangong Yan comforted.
However, things are not as simple as they imagined.
That night, there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps and shouting in the village.
Nangong Yan and Bai Linglong were awakened and quickly stood up.
"My Lord, this is bad! A thief has sneaked into the manor and is stealing things!"
A guard rushed into the room and reported.
Nangong Yan's face darkened, and he quickly drew the sword from his waist: "Wang Meng, Zhao Gang, follow me to take a look!
An Yi, protect the princess and the children! ”
After saying that, Nangong Yan rushed out with Wang Meng and Zhao Gang.
Bai Linglong held the children in her arms, wondering who was so brave.
"Mother, we are not afraid. Daddy will protect us."
We still have superpowers, they can't hurt us.
Nan Jinyi was still a little excited and wanted to beat up the bad guys.
Bai Linglong nodded: "Yes, Daddy is the most powerful, he will definitely drive the bad guys away."
The sound of fighting from the opposite side soon came over, and Bai Linglong felt very anxious when she heard it.
After a while, the noise gradually subsided, and Nangong Yan and others walked in.
"My Lord, are you alright?"
Bai Linglong asked quickly.
"It's okay, they were just a few thieves, they have been caught."
Nangong Yan put away his sword and said comfortingly.
"That's good."
Bai Linglong breathed a sigh of relief.
However, Nangong Yan had a feeling in his heart that things were not that simple.
Why would these petty thieves choose their village, and the time of their infiltration was too coincidental.
He decided to send someone to investigate to see if there was any conspiracy behind it.
In the next few days, Nangong Yan sent people to investigate while strengthening the guard of Zhuangzi.
Bai Linglong accompanied the children and they played.
"Mother, do we look good writing Spring Festival couplets?"
Nan Jin asked happily while holding the Spring Festival couplets he wrote.
Bai Linglong looked at the children writing Spring Festival couplets that were crooked but full of childishness, and said with a smile: "It looks good, our kids wrote really well, but they still need to practice their calligraphy!"
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