Si Jin laughed and scolded, "You're quite proud of yourself?"
Shen Yi quickly explained, "Even so, I have never thought of betraying Your Highness. After the Northern Qi is restored, I... will come to Southern Liang to marry into your family."
Si Jin didn't concern himself with these matters. After all, it was a collaboration, and Ji Xuan had shown utmost sincerity. He couldn't just dwell on her personal feelings.
Besides, didn't he also abduct the Ninth Prince of Southern Liang?
Even if they even out, the power remains balanced.
Before leaving, he inquired about Ji Xuan's tendency to use her left hand and learned that her right hand had been crippled during the house raid when she was seven years old, and even now, she could only pick up very light things.
Over the years, I have also been cultivating spiritual power with my left hand.
Si Jin exploited Xiao Yao, gave her a bottle of medicine to heal her internal injuries, and then returned to her own residence.
The night breeze was a bit chilly at 9 PM, so he pulled his cloak tighter around himself and was about to go back inside.
Then, from the east wall, came the sound of a zither.
The sound was mournful, even colder than the night wind.
Under the moonlight, someone was singing from behind the wall.
"The bright moon shines gently, the night is long and the chill is deep; the shadows of flowers sway in the wind, startling the roosting birds."
"A beautiful woman tugs at my heartstrings, yet I linger here, only to find her separated by the eastern wall."
"My lord, my lord!" In her mind's eye, Xiao Yao exclaimed excitedly, "That sounds like Little Heavenly Lord's voice!"
No need to think, that's it!
Si Jin took two steps towards the east wall, then lightly leaped onto the top: "Your Excellency, what are you doing sending messages in the middle of the night..."
……crazy?
However, before the word "crazy" could even leave her lips, she was stunned by the breathtaking scenery on Wei Linyuan's side.
The entire courtyard was shrouded in bright red lanterns, and various red silks were hung inside, all decorated in the style of the Northern Qi Dynasty.
On the stone bench in the center of the courtyard are various delicacies from the Northern Qi Dynasty.
Along with the Ninth Prince in red, they were all enveloped in a gentle halo of light by the scattered lanterns around them.
All around, there were many Kongming lanterns. Upon closer inspection, they were painted with all the little moments of his acquaintance and encounter with Wei Linyuan.
The moment he saw her, Wei Linyuan immediately broke into a smile: "Jinjin, happy birthday! Do you like her?"
birthday?
[Oh, right!] Xiao Yao quickly reminded him: [My lord, today is the original owner's birthday, and now it's also... your birthday!]
[I sent you this information when I transmitted the dimensional data before, but you've probably been... too busy to remember?]
Yes, he forgot.
Today is also his birthday.
Seeing that the person still didn't move, Wei Linyuan opened his arms: "Get down, I'll catch you!"
"Okay!" Si Jin chuckled, and the next moment she left the roof and jumped into Wei Linyuan's arms.
Holding the person tightly, a unique warmth welled up inside him: "How did you know it was my birthday today?"
"I asked the historian to make you happy." Wei Linyuan took Si Jin's hand and led her to a Kongming lantern.
Bow your head and gently light it.
Si Jin then realized that all the lights around the courtyard had been connected by wires.
Once one lamp is lit, the remaining ninety-eight lamps will also rise up and slowly drift into the sky.
The fireworks were dazzling, even more so than the stars in the night sky.
"I have heard that you Northern Qi have a custom that if you light ninety-nine Kongming lanterns and make a wish on your birthday, your wish will come true. You should close your eyes and make a wish too."
Si Jin mocked him: "What you Southern Liang people are lying to do, how could it come true? You actually believed it, aren't you stupid?"
"Make a wish," Wei Linyuan insisted. "How will you know it won't work if you don't make a wish? Make a wish that's easy to come true. Hurry up, or the lamp will fly away."
Seeing how incredibly accurate his explanation was, Si Jin actually began to believe it.
Slowly put your hands together and silently say in your heart, "I want to eat candy."
While he was still asleep, Wei Linyuan quickly raised his hand and beckoned the servants guarding outside to bring in four large carts full of various candies.
When Si Jin opened her eyes, she actually saw tens of thousands of candies.
Immediately afterwards, fireworks exploded in the night sky, illuminating the small courtyard in a riot of colors.
Wei Linyuan took out a piece of malt candy from his sleeve, unwrapped it, and gently put it into Si Jin's mouth, smiling indulgently.
"See? Your wish has come true."
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