Taoist is a plush control

Gu Wangshu and Ai Ye traveled to Xingzhou, only to find the horse again, so it was back to normal.

Too much time has already been delayed, and he galloped all the way, but Gu Wangshu would not accept Ai Ye's idea of ​​pestering him to take him on a fast ride no matter what, he didn't even talk much, and hurried on the road in a muffled voice.

Not happy to pull.Ai Ye gradually gave up his thoughts and gave up. Anyway, he is not as tired as a horse.

Fortunately, everything was calm afterwards, and the two finally wandered to Yizhou City six days later.

They arrived at the city near you, the sky was getting dark, and the earth-colored city gate rose from the ground, casting a large area of ​​shade under the bright orange sunset, isolating the hustle and bustle, and hiding the splendor behind.

The gates of Yizhou City are always so weather-beaten and solemn, so strict that they cannot be violated. It makes people feel that behind this stable and rigid city wall, it must be like Liangzhou City on the border of the desert. Wearing red-patterned armor, they lined the road to meet them.

This is probably the first reaction of all those who first arrived in Yizhou, without exception.Gu Wangshu stood in front of the tall city tower, stopped his horse, looked up at the big characters on the city plaque that had been faded by the wind, the setting sun had lost its vigor, and he stretched out his hand to put away the umbrella.

All the way through the wind and frost, no matter how carefully the hair was tied up, a few strands of disobedient hair would fall out in front of his forehead. Ai Ye was beside him, looking at him with his head tilted in the light and shadow of the end of the sunset. It was the long eyelashes that were always covered with snow that flickered, and the glow of the sun made his whole body glow with golden light.

He is so beautiful.Ai Ye thought about it more than once, even if she peeped at her side thousands of times, she still did.

He has to be mine.

Ai Ye stepped on his horse and stopped a few feet in front of him, reached out to take off the veiled cap on his head, and let down the snow-white cotton hair that grew so long that it covered the horse's back.

He and Gu Wangshu looked somewhat similar, but completely different.Although they all have white hair, even Gu Wangshu is covered in a layer of frosty white, and even the color of his eyes is different from ordinary people's. The gray concubine's color may even glow ghostly red under certain sunlight, but no matter how you look at it, They are all human beings who are born differently, and at worst they are called monsters.

But Ai Ye is different. Even if his complexion is plain and his black eyes are bright and energetic, he can't resist the long hair that is thick and ankle-length, which is as soft and greasy as snow that has never changed. No matter how you look at it, he is not like a person.

Seeing this move, Gu Wangshu was puzzled and asked, "Don't bring it? Are you afraid of causing a commotion?"

"There are many people in Yizhou City." Ai Ye turned around and smiled at him. "It's not that you don't like people staring at you, so tell them to look at me."

Ai Ye pulled the horse around in front of him, adding: "Besides, I don't like people looking at you."

Gu Wangshu could hear the meaning behind what he said, so he shook his head helplessly and ignored him. He stopped his horse a few steps forward and looked at the bulletin board outside the city gate for a while, then went back to Ai Ye, turned over and got off the horse.

"Get off the horse." Gu Wangshu greeted. "I saw the announcement that horse racing is not allowed in Yizhou City today, so let's return it here."

"But why?" Ai Ye jumped down obediently.

"Today is the fifteenth day of the first lunar month." Gu Wangshu said, calmly looking at the faintly visible shadow of the lantern behind the city gate.

"Shangyuan Festival, we have caught up."

He walked over and carefully tied the reins of the horse in front of the stable of the post station, his handsome back was facing Ai Ye who was following him, he was silent for a moment, and said in a low voice.

"Don't you want to spend a new year with me. Let's go."

***

The Shangyuan Festival is a day of reunion and joy for the people. Yizhou City is peaceful and festive. After all, it is the only day when the curfew is lifted throughout the year. Everyone is looking forward to the long-lost night and the beautiful scenery of Yizhou City.

This also means that the main town mansion is not so relaxed.Before dawn, the soldiers began to go out to block the roads, inspect the streets everywhere, lay lanterns and decorations, and manage vendors... There were so many things that these officials were so busy that they couldn't even eat a meal.

On the other hand, Zhizhou Gao Degao had too many things to hand over to the general of the town, no matter how reluctant he was, he still took the initiative to go to the town to discuss important matters.Fortunately, Feng Hanguang, in armor and helmet, led his people to patrol the streets early in the morning. Now only Yao Shisan and him are left in the township mansion to deal with all kinds of trivial matters. After the conclusion is made, it will be issued to the herald to call outside. people to do it.

"There are five miles of lanterns hanging on the east and west streets, and the main road is definitely not allowed to use vehicles and horses. But this will hinder the livelihood of the two cities in the north and the south. Mr. Gao, you ask people to move all the vendors of sky lanterns to the south city. Nanshi happens to have Quelan Bridge, and the terrain is high, which is suitable for sky lanterns, and it is also good for dispersing the pressure of pedestrians on the East and West Streets."

Yao Shisan was very focused on planning on the city map, and Gao De was next to drafting documents and handing them to the messengers. When he stopped writing, he listened carefully to Yao Shisan.This young military adviser in Yizhou City looks very weak, he can only sing about the wind and the moon all day long, a person who drinks and has fun, only when he really uses it will he realize how organized, clear and calm he is, which is different from Feng Hanguang's vigorous and resolute style , he took his time step by step, and broke through every difficulty step by step without haste. Even if he didn't want to admit it, he was convinced of this beauty.

Gao De felt that such a person was even more terrifying.

The demeanor of boiled frogs has been slowly eaten away before you realize it, with a hidden knife hidden in your smile.

"Although the terrain of Beishi is relatively low, it is more open and bright than other places. The fireworks show will be held here. It just so happens that the singing and dancing on the water of Zuixianlou also starts from Beishi. The flower boats sail out with the fireworks and go upstream to the center of the street. It’s the climax of the fireworks show, and it’s the highlight of the night. Wait until the flower boats go to Nanshi, and the people will light the lanterns.”

Gao De listened carefully, but couldn't help but glance at Yao 13's hands, both of which were wrapped in gauze, from the map.He only knew that little general Feng had been injured a few days ago but he had heard that he was recovering, but he didn't know when Junshi Yao was also injured.It's just that everyone is busy with trivial matters at the moment, and it's not easy for him to ask, and it's inconvenient for him to care about it. When distracting things come, it's inevitable that he won't be able to keep up with the progress of thinking.

Yao Shisan's eyes were quick, and he watched Mr. Gao look at his hand hidden under his sleeve for a while, then pursed his lips and said with a smile: "Mr. Gao, I'm already fine and not in pain. It's just the general who doesn't want me to take it off. Don't worry about it." .But is the list of vendors prepared? I will check it again and send someone down to arrange it. Also, this is the rough plan for this time. In terms of financial contributions, I would like to ask the governor to count it out. If you feel that any part is inappropriate Just tell me, now it's time to modify your opinion."

After hearing this, Gao De quickly took out a booklet from his pocket and handed it over, and then casually took the paperwork requested by Yao Shisan.Although Yao Shisan handles every aspect of affairs carefully, there are almost no mistakes, but since he took office, the general town government no longer acts as an agent for administrative affairs and financial troubles. A puppet civil servant who was seized and manipulated.

Everything is clearly divided into every detail. The general town government is only responsible for guarding the city and inspecting the city, and manpower is spent on handling affairs. For such a big festival, it is planned, and in the end, the decision-making power and financial resources are still Gao De. Decide on the side, never presumptuously half a point.

But no matter how you say it, Feng Hanguang is still the most powerful in Yizhou City, and his words are the most powerful, and he, an unaccompanied new official, can't compare.In addition, Yao Shisan couldn't find any faults in what he was doing, so if he wanted to improve the relationship between the two parties, he must be more intimidating.

Gao De only gave a cursory glance, then stamped the document, and handed it over to the servants to award the silver taels.

"There are many streets and alleys in the east and west, and there are too many people. Don't worry about security. We have arranged patrol personnel earlier. At that time, the little general will go into battle in person. We will do the rest. You You can go to the streets with your family to enjoy the lanterns. I wish you the blessings of the heavenly officials and a healthy Lantern Festival."

After bidding farewell to Gao De, Yao Shisan saw that Gu Changqing had been waiting outside the hall with a group of people, so he hurriedly got up and straightened his wrinkled robes after sitting for a long time. A little apologetic and smiling

"I'm really sorry for keeping Mr. Gu waiting for a long time. From what I can see now, I'm really busy today. I still hope Haihan."

"Where there is nothing, we are bothering you." Gu Changqing led all the Taoist priests to bow, and said: "Shangyuan Nine Qi blesses the heavenly officials, and the evil spirits should not dare to come out against the wind today to make troubles, so there is nothing important to do. We stayed here for a long time at the Zongzhen Mansion, thinking that if we could be of any help, Mr. Yao would not be polite to us."

After hearing this, Yao Shisan knew that it would be bad if he refused again at this time, but he didn't want to trouble them either.After all, Yizhou is turbulent these days, and it is too late to thank you for doing so much to exorcise demons and exorcise evil spirits, so he replied, "Then Mr. Gu might as well take everyone to patrol the streets and take a look at the lanterns by the way. We The Shangyuan Festival in Yizhou City is no less lively than that in Beijing."

When the beating men beat the gong and drum three times in a row, and it was Luo Geng, the night of Yizhou City came.

The people had a reunion dinner at home and walked out of the house one after another.On the day when the curfew was lifted as an exception, it is destined to celebrate all night until the destiny.No matter the shy lady who lives in the cabinet, or the high-spirited young man leaning on the fence, everyone is looking forward to this annual, once-in-a-lifetime encounter.

It doesn't matter whether you are poor, rich or honored, or have a different status or class. The Lantern Festival is a grand event in the world.

As the night fell, the voices of people arose.Wuli lanterns are lit along the street in different shapes.The auspicious cloud patterns and red ears are blowing up, and the crowds are overwhelming one after another. The children hold the rabbit lanterns and push past between their legs. Looking at other people's stalls.

After the singing and laughing, the pavilions and pavilions, a round of full moon stands in the dark blue sky, elegant and quiet.It is so bright and clear that it seems to be within reach, and it will fall into the world at any time, turning into dots of silver stars, and melting into the moat with rippling water and brilliant water lamps.

Ai Ye was holding a lantern with four corners like the eaves of a tower, and the moon palace fairy was exquisitely painted on the paper.The fairy's cloak always rises without wind, and the long hair is graceful. Even if it is just a back view, with willow waist and slender limbs, it can arouse people's infinite reverie and yearning for the heavenly palace.

Ai Ye turned around and looked at Gu Wangshu who was standing on the bank of the river watching Yue and waiting for him.

He stands under the moon, wearing a clear light, alone, alone and independent.Seen from a distance, it perfectly coincides with the shadow pattern on the moon in front of him. Those patterns that are rumored to be the Jade Rabbit making medicine and the fairy ascending are all him in Ai Ye's eyes at this moment.

It doesn't matter whether it is inside Qingxu Temple, the forbidden area behind the mountain, outside Fushui Town, or Yizhou City, as long as there is a place where the moon rises.

He is a fairy in Jingzhong.