Surprise! The villain is my brother, stay calm!

The earliest meaning of the Qiqiao Festival was mainly to pray for cleverness and to commend women for their intelligence. On this day, women would demonstrate their unique skills such as embroidery and needlework.

Later it spread to the folks and evolved into a festival for unmarried women, with the meaning of hoping that all lovers in the world will eventually get married and live in harmony with each other.

Therefore, the temple fair is held in Phoenix Mountain to bring men and women together, to provide a good place for young men and women who cannot go out to have fun, and to increase the income of the temple.

Get more in one fell swoop.

After the carriage of the Duke of Anguo's Mansion left the city, it took nearly an hour to reach the foot of Phoenix Mountain.

Phoenix Mountain was very lively at this time, as lively as a pot of dumplings boiling in water, with people crowded together.

There were vendors setting up stalls, jugglers, people making clay figurines... everything was there, it was dizzying to look at.

There is a Crescent Moon Lake at the foot of Phoenix Mountain, and the Qingyao pleasure boat stands out among the crowds in the lake.

Today, Lu Zhanxing has to accompany his wife, so it is impossible for him to go to the painting boat.

The group got off the carriage and the coachman stayed guarding the carriage while they prepared to go to the nearby inn to find their eldest brother-in-law.

Lu Xihua was sleeping soundly and couldn't be woken up even if he was called. Lu Zhanyan felt a little suspicious.

My eldest sister practices martial arts and is always energetic. Why is she sleeping so soundly today?

Seeing that his elder brother was about to become suspicious, Lu Zhanxing quickly said with a smile: "Maybe the elder sister is too tired, let me hold her!"

I am his biological brother, so my elder brother-in-law shouldn’t blame me.

They arrived at the inn that their eldest brother had mentioned. As soon as they entered, they saw their second brother-in-law standing on the second floor waving at them.

Several people went up to the second floor, and saw a handsome, gentle man in a red robe walking out, his eyes full of his wife: "Hua'er?"

Luo came over, frowned and asked, "What happened to your eldest sister?"

"Haha, the eldest sister fell asleep while chatting with Xianye in the carriage. She was so excited when she learned that her eldest brother-in-law would come to spend the Qiqiao Festival with her that she couldn't sleep. Maybe she is too tired now." After saying that, she stuffed the eldest sister into the hands of her eldest brother-in-law.

When the eldest brother-in-law saw that his wife was just asleep, he felt relieved, but also felt a little distressed. He should not have told his wife in advance.

Since Yuzhou was only a day's journey from the capital, after finishing his official business, he wrote a letter to his wife, telling her that he wanted to celebrate the Qiqiao Festival with her, but he made his wife so excited that she was exhausted.

"Mother-in-law, I will let Huaer go to rest first."

Seeing Luo nod, he hurriedly sent Lu Xihua to the room where he lived, went into the inner room, carefully covered her with a quilt, and then came out again.

Invite everyone to take a seat in the outer room.

He politely greeted Lu Zhanyan first: "Greetings, Master Lu!"

Lu Zhanyan said quickly: "Brother-in-law, there is no need to be polite. We are all family. Just call me Ayan from now on."

Hearing this, Gu Xuyao ​​was a little surprised, and followed suit: "Okay, Ayan!"

He clearly felt that the Lu Zhanyan he met this time was not as distant to him as before.

Seeing that his elder sister had gotten over the matter, Lu Zhanxing also said with a smile: "Brother-in-law is still as charming as ever."

"My brother is still as charming and dashing as before."

Gu Xuyao ​​responded with a smile. He liked his brother-in-law very much. Like her elder sister, he was a lover of beautiful women.

She is the eldest sister who loves her younger brother very much, so maybe she loves him as well!

Seeing the beautiful Su Xianye, he smiled and said, "Is this my sister-in-law?"

He already knew the reason why his younger brother got married, and also guessed the specific circumstances of why he would be transferred to be the prefect of Yuzhou. It seems that there have been undercurrents in the capital recently!

Su Xianye also bowed: "Xianye greets brother-in-law."

"No need to be polite. I came here in a hurry and didn't prepare any gifts. I'll make it up to you later. Please don't be offended."

Su Xianye was about to decline, but Lu Zhanxing held her hand and said, "Don't refuse. My brother-in-law is an expert in calligraphy and painting, and he only allows himself to paint three pieces a year. Many people would love to have him. Remember to ask for a few more pieces for your collection."

Gu Xuyao ​​chuckled: "Okay, okay!"

After the family met, they decided to go up the mountain, and the eldest brother-in-law had to stay to accompany the eldest sister.

Luo was supported by her second and third sisters and walked in front. Su Xianye and Lu Zhan walked in the middle, and Lu Zhanyan and others followed behind.

I have to say that Lu Zhanxing is a very considerate husband. He held Su Xianye's hand, paid attention to her, afraid that she would fall, and always told her to be careful on the steps and helped her hold up her skirt.

This made Su Xianye completely indulge in this gentle care. Even though her husband did not love her, she was still unable to extricate herself from it.

Originally, Lu Zhanxing felt guilty towards Su Xianye, so he showed her more care and concern, but who knew that it would backfire?

Lu Zhanyan followed behind him and saw that his sister-in-law was being cared for and considered by his brother. Her eyes were full of love when she looked at him.

He believed that the best fate for Su Xianye was to marry Xingdi. If it were him, he would not have such patience facing that disfigured face. At most, he would just leave him in the backyard and remain silent.

I can't help but feel a little nervous about getting along with my significant other.

He silently paid attention to Xingdi's every move towards his sister-in-law, hoping that he and Princess Yaoguang could get along so well!

Phoenix Mountain was really bustling at this time. After walking for half an hour, they had not yet reached the halfway point of the mountain. Everyone was sweating profusely. Luo couldn't stand it anymore, so she hired a sedan chair and had someone carry her up the mountain first.

The second and third sisters also hired sedan chairs, but they couldn't bear it anymore.

The bearers of the sedan chair were all very strong and sturdy men, and they walked very steadily, so Lu Zhanxing felt relieved and let them go.

It's quite hot in July.

Su Xianye didn't feel anything. She enjoyed every moment with her husband.

Her husband was usually not around, so of course she had to cherish the opportunity.

In the pavilion not far away, Su Xianxin was wiping her sweat with a handkerchief and taking a rest. She was really exhausted and didn't know whether the Fourth Prince had gone up the mountain.

Suddenly, she was stunned to see with her own eyes that her most hated sister Su Xianye was actually being held in the palm of someone's hand and protected.

Her husband was so gentle and considerate, and took great care of her. He held her hand to help her be careful on the steps, and fanned her with a folding fan in one hand.

The two of them talked and laughed all the way, and anyone who saw them would know that they were a happy couple.

Lu Zhanyan was originally looking for Princess Yaoguang, when he suddenly saw Su Xianxin's resentful eyes.

Su Xianxin also noticed Lu Zhanyan and was slightly startled. Her resentful look disappeared, and suddenly a pair of aggrieved and pitiful eyes appeared. She looked at Lu Zhanyan infatuatedly, with a sad look.

Lu Zhanyan felt that Su Xianxin's gaze was disgusting. If someone didn't know better, they would think that he was a heartless man who had betrayed her.

"Prince Lu?"

A graceful voice came.

Lu Zhanyan turned his head and saw a beautiful woman in purple sitting in a sedan chair.

Her facial features are as delicate as sculptures, her temperament is dignified and elegant, she is calm and reserved, and her every frown and smile is beautiful yet elegant, enough to captivate everyone.

"Yao'er!"

He smiled and called her in a clear voice.

Chu Yao's hand holding the handle of the seat trembled, her pretty face flushed, and her heart beat like a drum. He...he called her Yao'er...

In fact, Lu Zhanyan was also a little nervous. He glanced at Xingdi out of the corner of his eye. Was what she taught reliable?

Isn't it too rude to call someone by their maiden name like this?