Qinglong Avenue.
Many people on the street were carrying paper lanterns shaped like buckets. The little boy asked with a puzzled look in his eyes, "Boss, are these lanterns? Why are they different from the lanterns hanging at Longhu Temple?"
Qin Luo said with a smile, "The notice in the city said that we can release wishing lanterns tonight, so these should be wishing lanterns."
"It looks like a lot of fun."
The little girl saw a street stall selling wishing lanterns and ran over to look at them. The lanterns were colorful and ranged in price from a few coins to tens of coins.
"It's so expensive!"
The little dumpling is reluctant to spend money.
Qin Luo smiled and said, "If you like, I'll make you two wishing lanterns when we get back."
"Yay!"
The little dumpling raised its smiling face.
Upon seeing the old woman selling candied hawthorns, the little dumpling ran over and bought two skewers of plump candied hawthorns. "Big brother, this skewer of candied hawthorns is for you."
Qin Luo chuckled and joked, "The money you used to buy candied hawthorns could have bought two ordinary wishing lanterns."
"That's not worth it!"
The little dumpling earns money so she can buy food.
Qin Luo, carrying a candied hawthorn, led the little dumpling into the Tenglong Inn. The innkeeper was doing his accounts behind the counter when Qin Luo looked up and said warmly, "Daoist Master, would you like to stay at the inn?"
"Shopkeeper, he is my friend."
A clear, melodious voice rang out, and Chu Qingcheng knew that Qin Luo had arrived at Tenglong Inn. She personally went downstairs to greet him, with a kind-looking old man following behind her.
"You guys chat."
The shopkeeper nodded with a smile.
Qin Luo looked at Chu Qingcheng as she approached and offered her a candied hawthorn, saying, "Senior Sister, have a taste."
Chu Qingcheng smiled gently, "Junior brother, you are so sensible, you actually know that your senior sister likes to eat candied hawthorns."
The little dumpling raised an eyebrow and said in a clear voice, "Sister, this candied hawthorn skewer is for the eldest brother."
No wonder.
Chu Qingcheng covered her mouth and chuckled softly.
Qin Luo smiled slightly, "She's Little Dumpling, a little sparrow living near Longhu Temple. Senior Sister, don't be fooled by her cute appearance; this little guy is quite a troublemaker."
"I'm very well-behaved."
The little dumpling grinned foolishly.
Chu Qingcheng introduced the kind old man beside her to Qin Luo, "Junior Brother, this is Elder Mo. He is the Dean of our Great Chu Academy and the leader of the Mo family."
"This junior greets Elder Mo."
Qin Luo clasped his hands in a respectful greeting to the kind old man.
Master Mo smiled kindly and said respectfully, "Master Qin, I hope you will have the opportunity to come to Chu to preach."
"I must visit the State of Chu when I have the chance, but I am not yet qualified to preach."
Qin Luo was humble.
Old Mo's eyes held admiration.
"Junior brother, let's go upstairs to talk."
"OK."
Qin Luo followed Chu Qingcheng upstairs. They sat at the table drinking tea, while the little dumpling ate candied hawthorns.
Chu Qingcheng picked up her teacup, raising an eyebrow slightly. "Junior brother, have you managed to win over that girl?"
Qin Luo looked helpless. "I've already explained it to her, but I don't know if she'll listen."
"That girl is exceptionally talented and has a face like a fairy. If you like her, I can help you find a way."
"Senior sister is joking."
The little dumpling asked curiously, "Who are they talking about?"
"Eat your candied hawthorn."
"good!"
The little dumpling continued eating the candied hawthorn.
Taking the opportunity, Qin Luo changed the subject, saying seriously, "Senior Sister, the Imperial Star is teetering on the brink of collapse, and the capital is in great danger. I still hope that you can leave the capital as soon as possible."
Chu Qingcheng's eyes softened. "Junior brother, I know you mean well, but I have my own plans."
Elder Mo, who was standing to the side, asked, "Master Qin, in a couple of days it will be the day for the various forces to discuss the Dao. Will you support the Great Xia Dynasty or the Great Zhen Dynasty?"
Chu Qingcheng frowned slightly. "The Great Xia Dynasty believes that human will can overcome nature, while the Great Zhen Dynasty believes that nature will overcome human will. The outcome of this debate will affect the fate of both dynasties. No matter who wins, it will not be a good thing for our Chu Kingdom."
Qin Luo's eyes were clear. "I hope everyone values peace and can sit down together to discuss a new order, rather than establishing a so-called new order through force."
Master Mo smiled bitterly and said, "Our Mohist school advocates peace as the most precious thing, but the weak have no right to demand peace."
Chu Qingcheng picked up her teacup. "Junior brother, whatever choice you make, your senior sister will support you."
"Thank you, senior sister."
Qin Luo picked up his teacup, and he and Chu Qingcheng chatted about their respective plans. Time flew by.
It was almost noon.
Chu Qingcheng smiled sweetly, "Junior brother, your senior sister invites you to Juxianlou for dinner."
"My sister is so kind!"
The little dumpling hugged Chu Qingcheng's waist.
Qin Luo recalled some funny stories from the past, "When my senior sister was at Longhu Temple, we still had food to eat. But since she left, we can't even get chaff to eat."
Chu Qingcheng couldn't stop smiling. She covered her mouth and said, "Junior brother, you can't let your junior brother and sister go hungry while you're at Longhu Temple."
"I will keep in mind my senior's teachings."
Qin Luo nodded in agreement.
The little dumpling raised its head, "I can't go hungry either!"
Chu Qingcheng was amused by the little dumpling.
Qin Luo said in a serious tone, "My senior sister is a princess of the Chu Kingdom. The Chu Kingdom is rich in resources. If you follow her, you will never have to worry about food and clothing in the future."
"If the boss goes, I'll go!"
"The little guy is quite smart."
Chu Qingcheng gently rubbed the little dumpling's cheeks.
Juxianlou.
Juxianlou was originally called Juxianlou, but it was renamed Juxianlou to avoid using the character "仙" (xian, meaning immortal) in the name of the princess of Daxia.
This place mainly entertains high-ranking officials and dignitaries. The officials followed Zhu Xian to Lieshan to worship their ancestors. At this time, the building was very quiet. Qin Luo and his group came to a private room on the second floor, where a maid brought them a menu.
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