The previous dynasty in the harem was quiet for a while because of the incident involving the second prince Wen Zhiyu. Wen Zhiyu was banned from the palace. He couldn't get out unless Emperor Chu opened his mouth. On the other hand, Concubine Xian was at ease in the harem, which surprised everyone.

, Concubine Xian never said a word for Wen Zhiyu in front of Emperor Chu.

Yuan Dai was still favored during this period. Not to mention other concubines, even the queen avoided Yuan Dai. For a while, Yuan Dai was the most popular in the harem.

As the weather gets cooler, the day of the Lantern Festival has arrived. The Lantern Festival is most lively at night, so Wen Yunxi is planning to go out to the palace with Lian Zhi at night.

Wen Yunxi came to Lian Zhi in the afternoon and happened to see Su Ying preparing the clothes for Lian Zhi to wear when leaving the palace at night: "Wanyang, are you wearing this aqua blue dress today?"

Lian Zhi took a look at the clothes: "Probably."

"Fortunately, I didn't wear that blue dress today, otherwise I wouldn't have the nerve to go out of the palace with you." Wen Yunxi's appearance is more adorable. She liked her at first sight, but she was a member of the Xichu royal family.

The appearance is all excellent, but under such a comparison, Wen Yunxi is indeed a little inferior. Even if Wen Yunxi says nothing, she feels inferior in her heart.

Lian Zhi smiled: "I think you will look good in blue. Why don't you try this one? In fact, I think this one suits you better."

Wen Yunxi liked this dress in her heart, but seeing that it was very beautiful, she thought it must be her favorite thing, "You can wear it yourself, so as not to waste it by wearing it for me."

Lian Zhi had already asked Su Ying to bring the clothes over: "This dress doesn't suit me very well. I wore it before and it doesn't fit me anymore. Su Ying took it out today and I was a little surprised. You are taller than me."

I'm young, so maybe it's suitable! But don't dislike me because I've worn this dress before. In fact, I've only worn it once or twice."

"Why do I dislike you?" Wen Yunxi felt reassured when she heard what Lian Zhi said, and Su Ying also took Wen Yunxi to change clothes.

When Su Yue saw Wen Yunxi going to change clothes, she asked Lian Zhi: "Princess, is this dress obviously new, or was it brought from Dongxia?"

"If it is new, Yun Xi will definitely not be willing to wear it."

"Then the princess doesn't like this dress?"

"There are things I like and dislike about clothes, and I really think Yunxi is suitable for me, but wearing them on me is a bit out of place."

While talking, Wen Yunxi had already changed her clothes and came out. Su Ying followed Wen Yunxi out with a faint smile on her face: "Princess Yunxi does look good in this dress."

The aqua blue color makes Wen Yunxi's fair skin, and her clothes are fashionable, making Wen Yunxi cute and playful. Even Gan Tang was a little surprised: "Princess, this dress really suits you well."

Lian Zhi smiled and nodded: "Yunxi, do you like it?"

Wen Yunxi nodded: "I like it."

"Then you can wear it. I'm not suitable for it anyway." Lian Zhi ordered again, "Suyue, take out my pink dress. That's what I'm wearing today."

"Yes." Su Yue said and went to get her clothes.

Finally, Lian Zhi changed into white clothes with pink patterns embroidered on them, which made Lian Zhi look much gentler.

Worried about the cold weather at night, I specially prepared cloaks for them. As soon as they put on their cloaks, Wen Zhiyuan and Wen Zhilan arrived.

Wen Zhilan was a little surprised when he saw Wen Yunxi: "Your clothes today are quite good. Why haven't I seen you wearing them before?"

"Wan Yang gave it to me." Wen Yunxi said. Wen Zhilan and Wen Zhiyuan looked at Lian Zhi who had just walked out. Just as Lian Zhi raised his head to look at Wen Zhiyuan, Wen Zhiyuan seemed to hear his own heartbeat.

He turned his head and said, "Let's go, we can catch up with the lantern festival just in time."

"Third brother, what's wrong?" Wen Yunxi was a little surprised. Wen Zhilan knocked on her forehead: "Let's go."

The four of them left the palace together and found a place to have dinner first. When they came out of the restaurant, the lanterns were just starting to light up. The streets and alleys were filled with various lanterns, which made them feel warm as they walked on the road.

"Wow, so beautiful!" Wen Yunxi exclaimed.

As soon as he finished speaking, Lian Zhi heard a familiar voice: "Miss Lin, Mr. Wen, we meet again."

"Gu Shiqi, why are you here?" Lian Zhi didn't expect to see Gu Shiqi so soon. Gu Shiqi's injuries had healed and he was back to his usual elegant demeanor.

Gu Shiqi didn't care about them at all: "Isn't it a lantern festival today? Of course I have to go out for a walk. I didn't expect to meet you. But it's not surprising. There are many women from high-ranking officials and noble families going out to play today.

It's normal for those of you who have lived in the palace all year round to want to come out and join in the fun."

"Isn't this the first time Mr. Gu has participated in the lantern festival?" Wen Zhiyuan asked.

Gu Shiqi nodded: "Of course."

"I wonder if there's anything fun?" Wen Zhiyuan and others were indeed not familiar with it.

Gu Shiqi said: "Every year there will be two particularly beautiful lanterns at the lantern festival, so there is a literary and martial arts competition. The two winners will be rewarded with these two lanterns."

"How beautiful is this lamp?" Wen Yunxi was a little curious.

"You'll know if I take you to see it? Anyway, you came out for the fun. The competition place must be the busiest." After Gu Shiqi finished speaking, everyone followed, and as expected, there were many people surrounding the competition venue.

people.

Literary fighting is about guessing lantern riddles, and the riddles will become more and more difficult. The person who can guess correctly at the end is the winner. Wu fighting is about climbing a high shelf, and whoever climbs to the top first is the winner.

Wen Yunxi was attracted by the two lamps at a glance: "These two lamps are really beautiful."

"Yunxi, if you want, let's try guessing lantern riddles first." Wen Zhilan said.

Wen Yunxi nodded, and a group of people walked towards the lantern riddle guessing place. As they were going there, they happened to hear someone solving the riddles.

"After a long rain, the weather begins to clear. Guess a word."

"Yesterday's yesterday."

"correct."

After hearing that the solution to the problem was correct, people around him began to cheer:

"This girl is really smart. She has answered ten questions correctly."

"Yes, it didn't take long to think about it. I must be confident."

"I haven't seen this girl in the past. I didn't expect that something great will happen this year. I guess a lantern will fall into this girl's hands."

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Five people squeezed in, only to realize that the person solving the puzzle was actually Su Xiran!

The appearance of five handsome men and beauties immediately attracted everyone's attention. Su Xiran naturally saw it too, and a smile immediately appeared on her expressionless face: "Cousin, why are you here?"

Wen Zhiyuan was originally afraid that there would be too many people bumping into Lian Zhi, so he had been protecting Lian Zhi. After hearing Su Xiran's words, he replied: "Come out with Wanyang to visit the lantern festival."

When Su Xiran saw Lian Zhi standing next to him, he was absent-minded for a moment, and his smile was forced: "Miss Lin is really interested. I heard that something happened to her when she went out to play some time ago. I didn't expect that she came out again today.

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Su Xiran has never directly targeted other people's behavior. Even at the chrysanthemum appreciation banquet last time, she never thought of offending Lian Zhi, but today was uncharacteristically different.

Mian'er tugged at Su Xiran's sleeves anxiously. Recently, General Su was considering Su Xiran's marriage, so Su Xiran was anxious. When he saw Lian Zhi and Wen Zhiyuan together, he was even more furious.

Adding fuel to the fire made my words thorny.

"What Miss Su said is really interesting. Will you never drink water again after being choked once?" Compared with Su Xiran, Lian Zhi seemed very calm.

Su Xiran asked: "Does Miss Lin also want this lamp?"

"It's not Wanyang who wants it, it's me who wants it." Wen Yunxi stepped forward before Lianzhi could answer. When Su Xiran saw Wen Yunxi, she asked with a smile: "How about I solve the puzzle?

Can I give you this lamp?"

When Wen Yunxi saw Su Xiran's attitude towards Lian Zhi, she naturally had no good feelings towards her: "No need, my brother will win this lamp for me, I don't need an outsider like you to help me."

Su Xiran looked a little ugly, and Wen Zhilan came to the rescue: "Miss Su, don't be offended, Yun Xi has such a personality."

"Of course I won't argue with her." Su Xiran was angry in her heart, but couldn't show it.

"As for this lantern, if my sister wants it, I, as the elder brother, will definitely fight for it. I hope Miss Su won't take offense."
Chapter completed!