Chapter 57 Riddles
Xiangzhu, who was not very familiar with the world, didn't know how dangerous this move was. If the monks hidden in the capital felt the demonic energy she was when casting spells, they thought that these idle masters would not mind playing a scene of subduing demons in front of the world to increase their fame.
"Thank you for casting spells and helping me. Young student He Yansheng, thank you here first. We must have a generous gift to you in the door to thank you later."
When the young man who claimed to be the god of He Yan did not show any fuss when he saw the incense bead casting spells, he bowed and thanked him.
"No, there is no need to be too polite."
In addition to Shang Biao and Yuantong, this is the first time Xiangzhu has had such a formal conversation with a human man. His heart is like a deer, his pretty face is slightly red, he looks a little shy, and he even stutters when he speaks.
"Are the girl separated from her relatives?"
He Yansheng also saw the embarrassing appearance of the incense beads before and asked in a warm voice.
"Yes, my elder brother, sister Jin and brother-in-law don't know where to go, I, I..."
Xiangzhu was reminded by He Yansheng. Thinking of her current situation, the blushing on her face faded, and she looked at the sea-like crowd and showed a depressed look.
"You are a weak woman in this mixed place, which is really dangerous. Why not let Xiaosheng accompany you to find your relatives first, and be grateful for the girl's righteous rescue."
"Is this OK? I won't bother you, my son?"
"No trouble, I'm also squeezed apart with my servants, and I just happened to look for it together."
He Yansheng waved his hand and asked Xiangzhu to describe the appearance of his relatives and friends. Then he took her to a step on the side of the road and looked around.
"It's them, no, girl, go with me!"
"Mr. He, what~"
Seeing a group of big men holding weapons squeezed out from the crowd, He Yansheng exclaimed in a low voice, without even ignoring the suspicion and directly pulled Xiangzhu into the crowd.
"Catch it over there! Damn, I've obviously injured this kid's leg, but he can still run so fast. I can't catch anyone this time. Be careful that the second young master wants our leg!"
The leading man happened to scan He Yansheng who had disappeared from the crowd, spitted, muttered and shouted to the people around him.
He chased and fled, and after a stick of incense stick, He Yansheng brought the incense beads to a place with the most people watching. Seeing that the big men did not chase after him, he breathed a sigh of relief.
"Mr. He, can you let me go?"
The sound of incense beads is like a mosquito. It is obvious that with its own strength, it can easily pull out its hands, but it is too strong to do so, and its arms seem to be tied to He Yansheng's palm.
"Sorry, sorry, the situation was really critical just now, and that group of people injured me before."
He Yansheng hurriedly let go and explained.
At the lantern stall in the middle of the crowd, an old man with white beard spoke at the right time, breaking the embarrassment of one person and one demon.
"Is there anyone who wants to try it? As long as you can solve this riddle, I will give this 'Golden Pig Blessing' lantern that I have carefully crafted for ten years to the person I have a destined to do."
The old man asked three times but no one answered. Those who were confident failed to solve the puzzle before, and those who were not sure were embarrassed to come forward and make a fool of themselves.
"Miss likes this lantern?"
He Yansheng's eyes occasionally glanced at Xiangzhu, and tried to open it several times before explaining and apologizing, but when he spoke, he felt embarrassed to argue for his previous reckless and frivolous behavior.
At this time, Xiangzhu stared at the lantern without blinking, and knew that his chance to express his apology was coming.
"Well, that puzzle is too difficult, I can't solve it!"
The incense beads stranded the ends of their hair and said in a low voice.
The old man gave a riddle, titled "The waning moon, one star sinks" guess one word.
Such a difficult puzzle has caused many literati to fail.
He Yansheng saw that Xiangzhu really liked the lantern, like a proud big rooster, confidently strode to the front, picked up the hand rod of the lantern, and said aloud: "I'm disrespectful to you below, the answer is the word "Qin".
The old man who made the lantern touched his beard and smiled: "The answer is correct. You are willing to explain the reason for me."
He Yansheng: "The Big Dipper has only six points, so it is called 'one-star sinking'. This explanation can satisfy my father-in-law!"
The old man took the lead in clapping his hands, and his smile became stronger and he said playfully: "No, good, good, young master! This lantern is yours. I hope to win a smile on the young master. Only such a beautiful woman is worthy of this carefully crafted lantern."
"Old Pei said this very well. Good wine is paired with beautiful women, and your lantern needs a beautiful woman to set off."
"No wonder I can't guess the puzzle. It turns out that there is no beauty around me!"
Everyone around them made kind-hearted jokes, but not without anyone was jealous of He Yansheng, but most of the people around were scholars, and they always took care of their own demeanor.
"What they are talking about is Xiangzhu, are they?"
Xiao Jin, not far from the crowd, heard these discussions, looked at Shang Biao and said uncertainly.
"Just go in and take a look. It's better than looking for things like this."
Shang Biao opened the road, took a few steps, and reached the crowd and raised his arm to push a way.
When he and Xiao Jin squeezed to the front, they were seeing He Yansheng handing the lantern to Xiangzhu, whose face was blushing and helpless.
Xiao Jin flashed and appeared in front of Xiangzhu, looking at He Yansheng fiercely like an old hen protecting his cub.
"Sister Xiao Jin!"
Xiangzhu smelled the familiar breath and looked up and saw that it was indeed Xiao Jin. He spoke in surprise.
"Xiangzhu, who is this person!"
"Girl, is this your sister?"
Xiao Jin and He Yansheng spoke at the same time and asked Xiangzhu.
"Yes, this is my sister Xiao Jin, and my brother-in-law there. Sister Xiao Jin, this is Mr. He Yansheng, and he kindly took me to find you."
Xiangzhu introduced that even Shang Biao, who had just walked over, said that he would go in.
"In the next day, He Yansheng, I met the Xian couple before~"
"No, my brother-in-law is not Xiao Jin's husband! Yes~"
"Okay, since you have found someone, leave!"
Shang Biao interrupted Xiangzhu's explanation. A stranger with no power to tie a chicken is not worthy of his attention.
Xiao Jin didn't want Xiangzhu to have more contact with the person in front of him, so he took Xiangzhu's hand and walked behind Shang Biao.
Xiangzhu looked back at He Yansheng. She wanted to say something to part, but Xiao Jin pulled her and didn't have the chance to speak.
It seemed that this glance gave He Yansheng the courage, allowing the weak scholar to stand in front of Shang Biao directly.
"Well, can you tell me the address of your residence in Xiayou? I will come to my door to thank you in person to repay you for your kindness today!"
"Scented beads, have you cast a spell?"
Shang Biao sensed the remaining wooden qi demonic power on the scholar's legs, his face changed, and he suddenly turned around and asked Xiangzhu.
"Mr. He was injured just now~"
"How can you, silly girl?"
Chapter completed!