When Shen Yichen faced Chen Qingtong's questions, most of the time he just nodded and smiled, but deep down he also felt relaxed.

This may be the first time since traveling back to ancient times that people of this era can enjoy the night view of Nanjing in the Ming Dynasty without having to disguise themselves all the time.

The two of them were walking slowly, and suddenly there was a muffled "bang" sound from the direction of the Qinhuai River, and then a burst of fireworks lit up the entire sky.

"So beautiful."

The fireworks in the sky were reflected in Chen Qingtong's pupils, and a yearning smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Do you like this view?"

"Well, I have liked fireworks since I was a child."

"But this beautiful scenery only lasts for a moment."

"One moment is enough, isn't it?"

Chen Qingtong turned his head and asked Shen Yichen.

Yeah?

Shen Yichen didn't have an answer in his heart. After all, everyone's pursuits are different. Sometimes in life, it would be pretty good if he could shine for such a moment.

"Brother Yichen, do you still remember the scene when the two of us climbed to the roof of the Duke's Mansion to watch the fireworks together when we were children?"

"I don't really remember."

Shen Yichen is very vague about these childhood memories. It is not easy to recall what Chen Qingtong looked like as a little girl, let alone the specific events.

"At that time, we couldn't just go out to play, and fireworks outside were often blocked by the high walls of the government. It was only when you took me up to the roof that we could see these beautiful fireworks."

As he spoke, Chen Qingtong suddenly smiled sweetly: "But your mother found out later, so I'll give you a good lesson."

Listening to Chen Qingtong telling these childhood memories, Shen Yichen felt very strange, as if he was personally experiencing someone else's life.

On the second floor of a teahouse next to Nanshi Street, the second son Zhu Ji was eating snacks and sipping tea with several Zhu family members, discussing which brothel by the Qinhuai River they should visit next.

At this moment, Zhu Jin, who was sitting by the window, seemed to have discovered something. He pushed Zhu Ji's arm, pointed to the distance downstairs and said, "Second Young Master, look, is that Miss Qingtong from the Taining Marquis Mansion?" ?”

"You are mistaken, how come Sister Qingtong is here this late at night?"

"How is that possible? If you don't believe me, just take a look."

Zhu Jin was a little anxious. Although there was a curtain separating male and female students when they were studying in the inner courtyard school. But after all, they had been classmates for several years and met quite often. How could they even admit their mistakes?

Hearing what Zhu Jin said, Zhu Ji turned his head suspiciously. When he saw it clearly, his expression changed instantly. The reason was not Chen Qingtong, but that he saw Shen Yichen!

Why is this maid giving birth to a son here with Chen Qingtong?

"Miss Qingtong doesn't seem to be the same person. Is that Shen Yichen next to her?"

Not only was Zhu Ji aware of Shen Yichen's existence, but several other clan members at the table also recognized him.

At the same time, Zhu Ji's face became increasingly ugly.

Because Chen Qingtong is Zhu Ji's target marriage candidate. This is not about love, but because she is the only daughter of Marquis Taining.

As long as he can marry Chen Qingtong, it is equivalent to getting the help of the entire Taining Houfu. In addition, his mother is now the main wife. The combination of the two forces means that Zhu Ji can challenge the eldest son Zhu Yi's status as a noble. !

However, over the years, Chen Qingtong has always loved and ignored Zhu Ji. Now he is traveling at night with Shen Yichen, the son of a maid. It is simply that the old hatred has not been resolved, but a new one has been added!

"What did the Second Young Master say? We can't just watch, right?"

The clan members who follow Zhu Ji are all very aware of his ambitions. In addition, at the previous family banquet of Chengguo Duke's Mansion, both parties have already formed a rift with Shen Yichen, and they must not let it go now.

"Come on, come with me and meet this servant to give birth to a child!"

Zhu Ji was not polite, or he didn't take Shen Yichen seriously at all. He immediately stood up to greet these clan members and prepared to go downstairs to give him some advice.

The group of people walked out of the teahouse, and Shen Yichen was still listening to Chen Qingtong, recounting those childhood memories.

Suddenly, a harsh voice came from my ear: "Shen Yichen, you are so elegant."

Looking in the direction of the sound, Shen Yichen saw Zhu Ji and several others walking towards him with evil faces, clearly looking like they were looking for trouble.

"Zhu Ji, what do you want to do?"

Chen Qingtong naturally discovered Zhu Ji and the others. She subconsciously stood in front of Shen Yichen and questioned them.

But this time, Shen Yichen did not let Chen Qingtong stand in front of him. Instead, he grabbed her wrist and gently pulled her behind him.

And this action of grabbing the wrist, in Zhu Ji's eyes, simply made him jealous. In ancient times, it was important for a man and a woman to accept or not be intimate. Although Chen Qingtong has not yet reached the hairpin level, it is not something that you, Shen Yichen, can touch!

"Second Young Master, what a coincidence, we are so lucky to meet you."

Shen Yichen also replied lightly, not even bothering to do the basic hand gesture. Since the other party was not kind, there was no need to be polite.

"Shen Yichen, could it be that you were in the limelight at the family dinner that day and have you forgotten your identity today?"

Zhu Jin, who was standing next to him, saw that Shen Yichen couldn't even be polite, so he couldn't help but jump out and ridicule.

"It's true that you have a greater forgetfulness. It seems that it's not just about composing poems. Maybe in terms of memory, I can't compare to you, Brother Zhu."

Shen Yichen immediately retorted, since you like to talk about family dinners and identities, then I will tell you what happened at the family dinner again and see who can disgust whom.

Sure enough, when Shen Yichen emphatically highlighted the four words "to flatter the horse", the memory of being ridiculed by Qi Chongchen, a man of honor in Nanjing, was activated in Zhu Jin's mind, and his face instantly turned the color of pig liver.

"Hmph, Shen Yichen, it seems that you are much more eloquent now."

Zhu Ji said coldly that he did not expect Shen Yichen to fight back so sharply, which was completely different from his image in recent years. He was even more sharp than at the family banquet that day.

"I don't dare to take it seriously. It's just that I haven't performed well before."

Shen Yichen showed no weakness, and this was indeed the truth.

During this period of time, he has always had a polite and courteous image, but this does not mean that Shen Yichen is no longer good at trolling people.

You need to know that the grumpy old man's curse skills on the Internet in later generations are simply outrageous. He can greet eighteen generations of relatives and friends ten times in different ways. Shen Yichen only needs to learn a little bit, and he can almost greet three generations of Zhu Ji's ancestors. .

Of course, Shen Yichen would not do this. After all, the two sides now have the same ancestor. This cannot be like the way Li Da was treated at the beginning, exchanging the limits of the ancestors.

And if it is too straightforward and rough, the other party may not be able to understand it. But it is more than enough to deal with the current kind of talk.

"Shen Yichen, do you really think that we won't dare to touch you just because you are a maid giving birth to a son?"

A strong man next to Zhu Ji couldn't help it anymore and almost wanted to reach out and fight with Shen Yichen.

Before, I had some scruples in Chengguo Duke's Mansion, but now that I have the support of the Second Young Master, if I have any verbal dispute with this maid's son, I can just give him two punches!

"I do think so. If you don't believe me, you can give it a try and see which of us will be worse off then."

After saying this, Shen Yichen simply took a step forward and stood directly in front of the strong man.

In terms of size, Shen Yichen is almost half a head shorter than the opponent, but in terms of momentum, Shen Yichen can be said to have completely crushed the opponent.

Even when Shen Yichen looked over, the strong man did not dare to look at him!

Why am I afraid? Is it because the servant girl gave birth to a son at the family banquet that attracted so much attention?

Or is it because he was left behind by the Duke of the country and will join the family tree and become the third son in the future?

If I take action today, will I suffer revenge from this son and severe punishment from the Duke in the future?

If Shen Yichen was timid, the strong man might have taken action directly. However, Shen Yichen not only did not give in, but was also overbearing, which made the other party unclear about the details. He was afraid that Zhu Yong, the Duke of Chengguo, had already admitted this. The maid gives birth to a son.

What matters in ancient times is the dignity of a person. As long as Shen Yichen has the possibility of becoming the bastard of the prince, then if this strong man dares to take action today, he will definitely not end well in the future.

Not to mention this strong man, even Zhu Ji felt a little guilty when he saw Shen Yichen in this posture.

On the day of the main family dinner, Shen Yichen's performance was too dazzling, and his song "Linjiang Immortal" became famous in Yingtian Mansion and was praised by many literati, which gave Zhu Ji a great shock and sense of crisis.

You must know that your own father, the Duke, would not easily leave someone to talk alone, let alone leave a maid like Shen Yichen to give birth to a son.

No one can guarantee what his father has promised to Shen Yichen. If the sibling rivalry comes to light, he will definitely be the one to suffer in the end.

After all, Shen Yichen has no hope of seizing the title, but I, Zhu Ji, do!

Not only that, the confrontation between the two sides also attracted the attention of many passers-by. It is one of human nature to love to watch the excitement, and some people have slowed down to see if there will be a fight scene.

"Zhu Kai, please step back first."

Zhu Ji shouted back at the strong man. Now more and more passers-by were watching, and the patrol of Yingtian Soldiers and Horses Division was not far away. If he took action, the influence would be too great, and the gain might not be worth the loss in the end.

What's more, Zhu Ji has already thought of a more insidious way to deal with Shen Yichen, killing without blood!

"Ha, sharp teeth and a sharp mouth are quite powerful, but Shen Yichen, do you know what the consequences will be if you have a secret meeting with the only daughter of Marquis Taining?"

After hearing this, Shen Yichen's expression became serious, and he realized that the problem was somewhat serious.

"Don't talk nonsense. What is a private meeting?"

"It's not a private meeting. Why would you, a young man, meet alone with the only daughter of Marquis Taining? Does your status match her?"

"Zhu Ji, please don't slander maliciously."

Behind her, Chen Qingtong also spoke up and stopped. In ancient times, women valued honor and integrity very much, especially for the children of lords. Reputation was even more important to the family's reputation.

Objectively speaking, Chen Qingtong really shouldn't travel alone with Shen Yichen. At least he should bring a maid or servant, otherwise he will be easily criticized, just like what Zhu Ji is doing now.

But the encounter at that time was purely accidental, and the Marquis's carriage had not yet arrived. Chen Qingtong was so happy that he invited Shen Yichen to accompany him on the trip without considering so many etiquette issues.
Chapter completed!