Chapter 294 Sister Si Li, does this magic array really work?
The sun set, and night fell over the sky.
Before leaving the palace, Xiao Mo first went to the Imperial Preceptor's residence.
The carriage had just stopped when a gust of wind blew by, and the curtain was suddenly lifted by a corner before slowly falling back down.
By the time Xiao Mo realized what was happening, Jiang Rou had already gotten into the car.
Looking at the woman sitting in front of him, Xiao Mo was stunned.
Jiang Rou was no longer wearing the Wanjian Sect disciple's attire. Instead, she changed into a plain white dress, and her long hair was tied up, flowing down her back to her waist.
Although Jiang Rou's clothes were simple and she was still wearing a veil, she gave people a sense of elegance, like fine tea.
"Why is Your Majesty staring at me? Is it strange that I'm dressed like this?" Jiang Rou asked, frowning.
Xiao Mo smiled and said, "No, it's just that I've gotten used to Fairy Jiang wearing that sword outfit. Now that she's changed into this dress, it's quite a sight to behold."
Hearing Xiao Mo's praise, Jiang Qingyi turned her head, her small hands involuntarily tightening their grip on the longsword, a faint blush rising on her face beneath the veil.
"I have more than just a sword and robe. Your Majesty is wasting time saying these things. You should leave the palace as soon as possible and come back sooner."
"Hehehe, what you say makes sense, young lady." Xiao Mo just smiled, feeling that this Fairy Jiang sometimes acted like a little girl who couldn't resist being praised.
Xiao Mo knocked on the carriage and said to Wei Xun, "Leave the palace."
"Leave the palace!"
Amidst Wei Xun's hoarse voice, the carriages and horses headed out of the palace.
After leaving the palace gates, Xiao Mo and Jiang Rou got out of the carriage, with Wei Xun and several guards following behind Xiao Mo.
Compared to the last time His Majesty went out of the palace for a stroll, Wei Xun was filled with apprehension, fearing that there might be some villains.
With Fairy Jiang protecting His Majesty today, Wei Xun felt much more at ease.
And in the capital, things were just as Xiao Mo had predicted.
Even though it was already past 7 PM, the streets of the imperial city were still bustling with people and carriages, as lively as if daytime had not yet ended.
Under the eaves of every household, strings of lanterns tied with red silk glowed with a warm yellow light, illuminating the entire street.
The red lanterns of each household, one by one, resembled a galaxy falling from the sky, illuminating the world.
"Girl, come and see this jewelry, it's very beautiful!"
"A doll, a new doll!"
"Freshly steamed meat buns! Hot and fluffy meat buns!"
Various stalls lined the street, their calls rising and falling in a continuous stream.
The rising steam, carrying the aroma of sugar and flour, drifted through the night air.
Because tonight is the Poetry and Lantern Festival, many young ladies from well-to-do families who are usually strictly disciplined are able to go out at this time.
They were dressed in colorful dresses, some gently linking arms with their mothers, chatting and laughing softly, as they walked slowly along the brightly lit street.
Some gathered in twos and threes in front of the stalls selling hairpins. One picked up a jade hairpin and examined it closely in the light, then helped his sister insert it into her hair and practice. From time to time, soft laughter could be heard, like the warbling of orioles in spring.
Xiao Mo opened his fan and fanned himself as he walked forward.
Because Xiao Mo and Jiang Qingyi are indeed outstanding in appearance, especially in temperament, they always attract the attention of men and women on the street.
However, both of them ignored this.
"Candied hawthorn, candied hawthorn, freshly made candied hawthorn, sweet and crispy!"
Just as Xiao Mo passed by the old man selling candied hawthorns, Jiang Qingyi slowed down and turned her head to look.
Noticing Jiang Qingyi's gaze, Xiao Mo assumed that this fairy Jiang wanted to eat but was too embarrassed, so he directly said to the old man, "Grandpa, one skewer, please."
"Okay." The old man selling candied hawthorns took a skewer and handed it to Xiao Mo.
Wei Xun was startled and wanted to help His Majesty catch it.
But Xiao Mo had already taken the candied hawthorn in his hand and tossed a piece of silver from his sleeve: "Keep the change."
"Thank you, young master! Thank you, young master!" The old man quickly accepted the gift, bowing repeatedly in gratitude.
Xiao Mo handed the candied hawthorn to Jiang Qingyi: "Want one?"
Jiang Qingyi glanced at the candied hawthorn in Xiao Mo's hand, hesitated for a moment, and finally took it. She slightly lifted a corner of her veil and began to eat it in small bites.
Watching her eat candied hawthorn, Xiao Mo couldn't help but smile inwardly.
I always felt that when this Fairy Jiang wasn't practicing her swordsmanship, she was no different from any other woman.
"Fairy Jiang seems to really enjoy candied hawthorns. Shall we buy her a few more?" Xiao Mo asked with a smile.
"No need," Jiang Qingyi shook her head. "I'll only eat one skewer at most."
"Why?" Xiao Mo asked.
Jiang Qingyi looked at Xiao Mo and said, "When I was little, my master only let me eat one skewer a day, and I got used to it."
"I see." Xiao Mo nodded, without giving it much thought.
As the two continued walking forward, Jiang Qingyi suddenly seemed to sense something and looked towards the western part of the capital, her brows furrowing slightly.
"Fairy Jiang, what's wrong?" Xiao Mo asked curiously, looking at Jiang Qingyi's appearance.
"Two friends have arrived, I'll go see them."
"Um?"
Before Xiao Mo could say anything, Jiang Qingyi leaped into the air and disappeared into the night.
Meanwhile, in a wasteland in the western city, Wang Xin blinked as he stared at the magic array in front of him.
This magic array used a lot of rare and precious materials, and its obscurity was such that even Wang Xin, who had seen many magic arrays and had some knowledge of them, felt that he could not understand much of it.
"The magic array is almost ready."
Si Li clapped her hands and said to Wang Xin.
"Sister Wangxin, please put that half of the ink stain inside."
Wang Xin nodded, took out the half of the ink stain from his bosom, and placed it in the center of the magic circle.
"Sister Si Li, does this magic circle really work?"
Forget your heart and ask the question.
When Si Li found Wang Xin, she proposed to cooperate with Wang Xin to find Xiao Mo's location, and then she drew this magic circle.
"Let's give it a try, and we'll see if it doesn't work." Si Li seemed relaxed, but in reality, she was a little nervous.
If this magic array doesn't work, I'll have no choice but to have Tingfeng Pavilion continue searching for the young master's whereabouts in the capital.
As for the rumor that the ruler of the Zhou state was also named Xiao Mo.
Si Li didn't care about such things at all.
A name is just a symbol; there are so many people in this world named Xiao Mo.
If the young master could be found among all those named Xiao Mo, he would have already been brought back to the Myriad Paths Sect.
"Alright, I'm going to activate the magic array now. Protect me."
After Si Li finished speaking, she sat cross-legged in the center of the magic circle.
But just as Si Li was about to activate the magic array, she and Wang Xin both seemed to sense something and looked in the same direction.
A woman holding a long sword walked step by step towards Si Li and her companion.
(End of this chapter)
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