Sitting on the bullock cart, Xue Tao felt relaxed all over. She looked at the lights in the crowd, but she could always feel the eyes directed at her. Although there was appreciation in those eyes, they were more of a
Ambiguous and greedy, all kinds of greedy eyes wanted to strip away everything from her, which made her extremely uncomfortable, but she couldn't express this feeling to Ai Lang.
Now that she was on the bullock cart, she was cut off from all greedy eyes. She could experience the excitement of the Lantern Festival and see the gorgeous lanterns, but she no longer had those bad feelings.
In fact, when the daughters of wealthy families come to see the lanterns, they usually ride in bullock carts. Because of their outstanding appearance, they are easily spied on by others, especially on the Lantern Festival, when the crowds are huge, and it is normal for them to be trolled and harassed.
Even if you don't take a bullock cart and look at the lights on foot, there will be guards in front and behind to clear the way for protection. Although there are many women looking at the lights in public, it is indeed rare to have an outstanding temperament like Xue Tao. She was only targeted by a wave of rogues, so she is lucky.
The oxcart Liang Guo found was of high quality. Needless to say, it was clean inside. All the materials used were very sophisticated and comfortable. Even the windows were covered with a thin gauze curtain. It was very clear to see the outside from the inside, but not from the outside.
I couldn't see what was going on inside.
What’s good about this bullock cart is not only the interior decoration, but more importantly the cattle and the driver. The driver is experienced and experienced, and drives the cart unhurriedly. The cattle are also well-trained and are not affected by the surrounding environment, so the entire bullock cart moves smoothly.
It is very stable, and the body is very high. They are basically above the head of the person, and the line of sight is wide, which is very suitable for viewing lights.
"Xiao Sun is a good apprentice and he is very dedicated to his work." Guo Song praised.
Xue Tao lay lazily in Ai Lang's arms, nodded lightly and said, "I like this car to be clean. It looks like it has just been cleaned up."
Guo Song lowered his head and kissed her red lips and said with a smile: "Get up and look at the lights. Don't miss these beautiful views."
Xue Tao twisted his body coquettishly, "I don't want to look at the light anymore, I just want to lie down. Don't move, let me lie down and feel comfortable."
"Look who that is?" Guo Song suddenly saw an acquaintance.
Xue Tao quickly sat up and asked, "Where is it?"
Guo Song pointed to a stall selling lanterns and said with a smile: "Look at those two!"
Two little ladies were collecting money to buy lanterns, it was Xiaoyu Niang and Aqiu.
"Do you want to call them?" Xue Tao asked.
Guo Song smiled and nodded, "Scream! It's fate that we met. Let them get in the car."
"Old man, stop the car." Xue Tao shouted quickly.
The bullock cart slowly pulled over and stopped. Xue Tao held Guo Song's arm and got out of the cart. He quietly walked forward and pushed the two of them hard. The two girls screamed in fright.
"You two are shouting too exaggeratedly!" Xue Tao glared at the two of them and said.
Ah Qiu said sheepishly: "We thought we met a traitor again."
Xue Tao frowned, "What do you mean we met again? Did you meet a scoundrel?"
Xiaoyu Niang nodded, "There were a few scoundrels who teased Aqiu, saying that she must be the number one in the brothel, and they would come every day. I couldn't get angry, so I gave each of them a blow with a dagger, and they ran away crawling on the ground.
Already."
Xue Tao was startled, was he being teased at the age of twelve?
She glanced at Ah Qiu, and then realized that she looked really good-looking under the light. Although her face was a bit rounder, her lips were red and her teeth were white, and her big eyes looked around. She was particularly charming. She was just a little beauty's womb. No wonder those scoundrels were so beautiful.
Get her idea.
"You two get in the car with me!" Xue Tao pulled the two of them away.
Aqiu hesitated and said: "I also want to buy a lantern!"
"The lanterns have been bought for you, one for each of you. They are all good lanterns."
The two of them jumped up with joy and followed Xue Tao towards the oxcart. At this time, Guo Song had already sat beside the driver and handed over the oxcart to them.
Ah Qiu suddenly saw Guo Song and was so frightened that she took a step back and said timidly: "We'd better go back by ourselves!"
"Hurry up and get in the car!" Guo Song didn't give her a chance to hesitate.
Aqiu did not dare to disobey, so she had to climb into the car obediently. Her real master was Guo Song, and she had not forgotten this.
Xiaoyu Niang helped Xue Tao get on the cart. She jumped onto the cart gently, and the cart continued to move forward slowly.
It was noisy and lively outside, but it was a different kind of liveliness inside the carriage, just like two little house sparrows flying into the carriage and immediately starting to chirp.
"Girl, have you seen the lantern tree? It's so beautiful!"
"I discovered it first, and Aqiu still refused to go..."
"Nonsense, I saw it first, you obviously don't believe it?"
"You two, stop arguing and tell each other, did you see any beautiful lanterns?"
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Guo Song sat next to the coachman, looking leisurely at the dazzling lanterns on both sides, at the joyful and lively crowds, at the groups of happy children, at the groups of pregnant girls, at the families supporting the old and young.
People were happily strolling around the lanterns, and he fully experienced the unique style of the Tang Dynasty. At this moment, he completely integrated himself into it,
It was not until two o'clock that he finally sent Xue Tao and the two girls who were so sleepy that they could hardly open their eyelids back to the Xue Mansion. The Xue family had come back long ago, mainly because Xue Xun had a strict routine and would never
Staying up all night watching the lanterns, Han insisted on staying awake and waiting for her daughter to come back.
"Finally home!"
Mrs. Han breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help complaining to her daughter: "You came back very early in the past, but today you are so crazy late!"
"Mom, go to bed! I'm sleepy too."
"I know, I'll say hello to Nephew Guo and go to bed."
Guo Song smiled and said: "Uncle, you should go to bed early! I'm going back to sleep too."
"My dear nephew, do you want to go shopping tomorrow or the day after tomorrow?" Han asked with a smile on his face.
This is the real reason why Mrs. Han refuses to sleep and wants to wait for her daughter. The two are about to get married. They are tired of being together all day long. Aren't they afraid of being laughed at?
Guo Song understood what Han meant. She had to say something like this that didn't need to be said, just to stop taking Xue Tao shopping tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.
Guo Song smiled lightly and said: "No, I will go back to the military camp early tomorrow morning. There are a lot of things waiting to be dealt with!"
"Well, my dear nephew, go back and rest early."
Guo Song nodded and said to Xue Tao: "If you need anything, ask Xiaoyu Niang to tell my senior sister and I will know."
"I understand, Guo Lang should also rest early."
Everyone walked out of the house and watched the ox cart go away. Mrs. Han closed the door and turned around, only to see her husband standing behind her. She was startled and asked, "Aren't you asleep?"
"I can't sleep either. When I hear Tao'er comes back, I'll come out and take a look."
Seeing that her husband was wearing thin clothes, Mrs. Han urged her: "Hurry up and get in the house. It's so cold outside and you're not young anymore. What should you do if you get cold?"
Xue Xun returned to the inner hall and said to his wife: "I said you shouldn't have asked me just now. You clearly told me not to come tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. Do you know this is very offending?"
Mr. Han was exposed and became a little angry. "What did I say wrong? We are going to get married soon. If we stay together, aren't we afraid of being laughed at by others?"
"Who knows how to laugh? Who dares to laugh? Who do you think your son-in-law is? He is the Duke of Lingwu County, a dignified doctor of the third grade Yinqing Guanglu, who is accompanying the emperor on a private visit in disguise. Believe it or not, if he is alone tomorrow
Watch the lantern, and soon a wealthy family will place their daughter next to him, maybe she will be the county or princess princess."
Mr. Han suddenly panicked, "Master, no way! He really knows how to do this?"
Xue Xun shook his head, "Some things are not up to her. Many things have been decided, but unexpected changes happen. For example, a certain princess fell in love with Guo Song and forced the emperor to marry him. The emperor also wanted Guo Song to become the emperor.
Relatives, if the emperor issues an edict to marry, do you think Guo Song will agree or not?"
"Then what should I do? How about I go and apologize to him now." Han finally realized the seriousness of the problem and became frightened.
Xue Xun was actually a little annoyed that his wife was ignorant and talking nonsense, so he found a reason to scare her. The marriage had already been decided, and there was no way to get involved. Even the emperor could not destroy other people's marriages at will. Xue Xun was really frightened when he saw his wife.
, I felt more comfortable, and then decided to let her go.
"Forget it, it will come when it's time to come. Let's just leave it to fate. Maybe we'll be lucky. Guo Song will lead his troops out for training tomorrow and no one will be able to find him."
"Then I will take Tao'er to Ci'en Temple tomorrow to make a wish!"
One sentence reminded Xue Xun, and he smiled and said: "Instead of going to Ci'en Temple, go to Qingxu Temple and let Taoer make a wish in front of the statue of the Heavenly Master. He is Guo Song's master. Please ask him to fulfill this marriage in the spirit of heaven."
Han clapped his hands and said, "You are right. Tao'er also said that Guo Song's parents died when he was young. He has always regarded his master as his father. Tao'er should indeed pay homage to him."