She believed that with Gu Jingchun around, Shen Hechuan would definitely agree.
Sure enough, when she told Shen Hechuan that Gu Jingchun had never been to the market and wanted to go take a look, he immediately nodded in agreement.
Soon, Shen Hechuan arrived.
He walked slowly through the snow wearing a fox fur cloak, which made him look even more dashing.
He walked up to Gu Jingchun, and frowned immediately when he saw Gu Jingchun's pale face.
Why aren't you wearing a cloak?
As he spoke, he took off his cloak and draped it over Gu Jingchun's shoulders.
Instantly, warmth enveloped Gu Jingchun, and he was instantly enveloped by Shen Hechuan's aura.
He smelled the unique scent of Shen Hechuan on the cloak and smiled.
"You want to leave the palace?"
"Um."
Gu Jingchun nodded.
"I've been in the palace for a while now and haven't been out at all. Princess Rongyang said the market was quite interesting, so I thought I'd go check it out."
"Okay, then I'll go with you."
Gu Jingchun paused for a moment before tentatively speaking.
"Um... Your Highness is very busy, so you don't need to come with us. Princess Rongyang and I can go together."
If Shen Hechuan, with his stingy and sensitive nature, were to go along, how could she possibly meet Ye Wenxi?
But how could Shen Hechuan let her have her way?
In the evening, the carriage stopped on the streets of Tiandu.
Shen Hechuan also got off the carriage.
He walked to the carriage and first helped Gu Jinxi down from it.
But Gu Jinxi's first words were: "Father Ziqian~"
One sentence made Shen Hechuan's face turn completely black.
Luo Ziqian was already waiting there. Upon hearing this, he stepped forward, wanting to hug Gu Jinxi, but was glared at fiercely by Shen Hechuan.
Luo Ziqian turned his gaze away and gave a low, cold snort.
"If you don't want to hug me, then don't. What's with the attitude?"
Even if you don't let me hold him, the child still calls me "Daddy," doesn't he?
Thinking this, he looked at Gu Jinxi smugly.
"Has Seele been behaving well lately?"
"Did you listen to your mother?"
Gu Jinxi nodded.
"Xi'er is very obedient, but she hasn't seen her future father lately, and her mother is unhappy about it!"
The words were spoken.
Shen Hechuan's face darkened even more.
Upon hearing this, Luo Ziqian almost burst out laughing. He glanced at Shen Hechuan, took a step forward, intending to look at Gu Jingchun, but was stopped by Shen Hechuan without making a sound.
This blocked all possibilities for him to approach Gu Jingchun.
After Gu Jingchun got out of the car, he stepped aside, allowing Luo Ziqian to stand directly in front of Princess Rongyang.
But Luo Ziqian subconsciously thought this after seeing Princess Rongyang.
Princess Rongyang, however, had already noticed his actions and called out to him.
"Brother Ziqian, aren't you going to help me up?"
Upon hearing this, Luo Ziqian trembled and became completely at a loss.
His Adam's apple bobbed several times before he stepped forward and slowly extended his hand.
Princess Rongyang's hand slowly landed in his palm; the soft and delicate touch sent shivers down his spine for some reason.
He instinctively tried to pull his hand away, but Princess Rongyang held it tightly.
Luo Ziqian looked up and met Princess Rongyang's threatening gaze.
He then stopped what he was doing and looked at her obediently.
Princess Rongyang alighted from the carriage and stood happily beside Gu Jingchun. Undeterred by Shen Hechuan's angry glare, she then pulled Gu Jingchun forward.
"Sister Jingchun, let's go quickly."
As they were talking, the group turned the corner and were immediately taken aback by the sight before them.
As dusk settles, thousands of lanterns are lit one after another, resembling a silver river cascading down to earth.
Strings of palace lanterns hung from the eaves of the corridors on both sides of the street, lotus lanterns were hung high from the eaves of the shops along the street, and a giant revolving lantern stood in the center of the square, dazzling the eyes.
Turning my head again, I saw hundreds of water lanterns floating on the river.
Paper lotus flowers and carp, along with red slips of paper carrying blessings, float downstream, their sparkling light reflecting off the bright moon in the sky, making the entire river seem as if it were adorned with scattered gold.
As dusk completely swallowed the daylight, the entire street transformed into a sea of lights, and amidst the interplay of light and shadow, even the gentle evening breeze carried a honey-colored warmth.
Princess Rongyang, who had spent most of her time in the palace, had never seen such a lively scene before. She immediately ran forward joyfully, like a wild horse that had broken free of its reins.
Upon seeing this, Luo Ziqian instinctively chased after him.
"Slow down, Your Highness, there are too many people. Don't walk too fast, or you'll get separated from others."
Although Gu Jingchun had been to many places over the years, including the lantern festival in Daqi, he was still amazed by the lively and beautiful scene before him.
No wonder Daqi has always coveted Dacheng; such a prosperous and peaceful scene is something that Daqi can never achieve now.
Gu Jinxi was also very excited to see this scene and kept pulling Gu Jingchun, wanting to go over quickly.
Gu Jingchun couldn't help but speed up.
Shen Hechuan held Gu Jingchun's hand tightly and quickened his pace.
Meanwhile, Tianji, Dizhi, Xiaoman, and Lanxin, who were behind them, kept a vigilant eye on their surroundings the whole time.
Not only them, but countless hidden guards are now protecting their safety.
Gu Jingchun followed Gu Jinxi around, stopping and starting, and bought quite a few small items.
It also brought out a rare girlish feeling in her, as if she had returned to her teenage years, and a rare smile appeared on her face.
Shen Hechuan became the porter, carrying all sorts of little things that Gu Jingchun and Gu Jinxi had bought, including several lanterns.
Princess Rongyang was the same.
She pulled Luo Ziqian around the street corner and saw a lantern vendor carrying a bamboo pole, with rabbit lanterns and lotus lanterns hanging from both ends swaying gently with his steps.
The painted flowers and birds on the lantern were so lifelike that Princess Rongyang loved them so much. Just as she was about to reach out and take them, someone else took the lantern away.
She followed the gaze and saw a woman holding the lantern, looking at Princess Rongyang with a smug expression.
"I've got my eye on this lantern, shopkeeper, I'll buy it."
Princess Rongyang recognized her as the eldest daughter of Prime Minister Wang, the young Wang.
Previously, she liked to stay by her side the most, and she could be said to be one of her few close friends.
Her initial dissatisfaction with Gu Jingchun was partly due to Gu Jingchun's instigation.
Later, after she understood Gu Jingchun's character, she felt that he was somewhat hypocritical and gradually distanced herself from him. She never expected to run into him again now.
Princess Rongyang wore a veil to conceal her identity and avoid unnecessary trouble when she left the palace this time. Not wanting to reveal her identity at this moment, she simply changed the lantern and prepared to choose the lotus lantern next to her.
Unexpectedly, Wang Younian snatched it away again.
He snorted coldly and said:
"I want all of these lanterns."
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