Qi Zhen's heart tightened. He had never recovered his memory before and called him this way. It was probably a habit deep in his bones.
"You're not a nobleman and don't take these officials seriously, are you?" Bai Banxia joked with a smile when he didn't answer.
Qi Zhen felt nervous again and said hurriedly: "If I were a son of a noble family, how could I not find him in my family? I'm afraid I don't have any family members anymore."
The late emperor was killed and his biological mother passed away a few years ago. He really has no family left.
"What are you thinking about? You still have us." Bai Banxia saw that he was a little depressed, and hurriedly patted his shoulder and said with a loyal look, "My family is your family."
Qi Zhen's lips curved up, "Yes, your family is my family, we are one family."
Bai Banxia hummed, but she felt something was strange, as if she didn't mean what she said.
Afterwards, the two of them arrived at the county government office. Qi Zhen told Zhou Hai that they would resume official training the next day, because after practicing three times in a row, he and Bai Banxia were going to Xiguan City again.
Zhou Hai agreed and mentioned the recent natural disaster. Although it was not too serious, the public security was not as good as it was a year ago. There were frequent thefts and robberies in the town.
"Let the officers be divided into three shifts and patrol in shifts. In addition, if you encounter repairs at people's homes, they will also help, and the public security will gradually improve. Then, tell the township chief and district chief to ask each village to organize a village guard. Recently,
Check more often." Qi Zhen said.
"Okay, I'll make arrangements later." Zhou Hai agreed.
Bai Banxia blinked at the side, why did she feel that Qi Zhen was arranging Zhou Hai to do things? Zhou Hai didn't seem to think there was anything wrong, and Qi Zhen's thinking was very clear, as if he had a lot of experience in this.
Afterwards, the two of them were going to Zhou Mansion for a follow-up visit with Mr. Zhou. Zhou Hai was busy with official duties, so he did not accompany him.
After the two of them left, Zhou Hai also muttered, why did he feel that Qi Zhen knew a lot and arranged things clearly? It was a pity that such a person would not become an official.
After arriving at the Zhou Mansion, Bai Banxia checked Mr. Zhou's pulse and got a big red envelope. There was also one in Qi Town. The old man said it was New Year's money for them to prevent him from aging too quickly.
Bai Banxia thanked her and happily received the red envelope.
At this time, Zhou Mei came and said: "Sister Banxia, will you go to the lantern festival later?"
Bai Banxia nodded, "Well, Qi Zhen and I went to have a look, but Xiaocao didn't come today."
"Then can it be okay if I come with you?" Zhou Mei asked expectantly.
Without waiting for Bai Banxia to answer, Mr. Zhou said hurriedly: "Your sister Banxia is going to watch the lantern festival with brother Qizhen. Don't disturb them. We agreed to accompany grandpa. Why do you start to dislike grandpa for being old?"
, don’t like playing with grandpa anymore?”
Zhou Mei hurriedly took Grandpa's hand and said, "No, Mei'er likes Grandpa the most, so I'd better not disturb Sister Banxia and Brother Qi Zhen's tryst."
Tryst...who taught this child this?
Bai Banxia touched Zhou Mei's head helplessly. You can't argue with a child, right?
She took out the flower she wanted to give to Zhou Mei and said it was a New Year gift. Zhou Mei was particularly happy to see it.
"Grandpa, I will wear a new flower on my head and watch the lanterns with you at night."
"Okay, our little girl looks good in anything she wears." The old man said with a smile.
By the time the two of them left Zhou's house, it was already dark outside, the lanterns were starting to turn on, and rows of lanterns had been lit in the market.
Although Anyuan Town is just a small town, it has a strong festive atmosphere.
"Are you good at guessing lantern riddles?" Bai Banxia asked, pulling Qi Zhen's sleeve.
Qi Zhen's lips curved and he said, "I'm better at setting up a lantern tiger."
"Light up the tiger?" Bai Banxia was stunned, a little unable to react.
"The riddles are also called Wenhu and Denghu, so..." Qi Zhen smiled and lengthened his voice.
Bai Banxia hit him, okay, this is simply ancient people bullying modern people.
"It's all the same thing, and you still have to keep it literal." She complained.
Qi Zhen pulled her sleeve and said, "Don't get separated from me later. Tell me what light you like and I'll help you win it back."
"Oh, so confident?" Bai Banxia asked with raised eyebrows.
"It's okay, if it's really too difficult, you probably won't blame me." Qi Zhen said and walked forward.
There are many lanterns on both sides of the market, and there are some snack stalls. There are obviously more people than usual. In addition to young men and women, there are also many children, mostly brought by elders in the family.
At this time, there is a saying that the uncle buys lanterns, and there is also a proverb that the nephew buys lanterns - it's the same as usual (uncle).
"That little rabbit lantern is so cute, Xiaocao must like it." Bai Banxia pointed to a small white rabbit lantern and said.
"Go and have a look." Qi Zhen pulled her forward.
Because the lantern is small and easy to make, the lantern riddles are not difficult to guess.
But before Qi Zhen could speak, Bai Banxia rushed to say: "Boss, I guess this!"
She pointed to the riddle of the rabbit lantern and said: "The body is slender and the brothers are in pairs. They only like to eat vegetables and don't like to drink soup. When looking for daily utensils, the answer is chopsticks."
"You guessed it right, girl, you have a good mind." The boss smiled and handed over the lantern.
This question is so simple, easy to understand, easy to guess and interesting.
Qi Zhen helped Bai Banxia get a rabbit lantern, and asked the boss to buy a red candle and light it. The red candle glowed red from the rabbit's eyes, and the candlelight illuminated the rabbit. It really felt like a red-eyed jade rabbit.
The boss liked the customer who guessed that the lantern would also buy something, so he took out a small lantern shaped like a carrot and asked: "Do you like this, girl? It only costs three cents."
"Yes." Before Bai Banxia could answer, Qi Zhen agreed and gave him three Wen.
The two left with the rabbit and carrot lantern. Bai Banxia pursed her lips and snickered, "You don't have much pocket money, so be careful about spending it all."
"Don't be afraid, I still have private money." Qi Zhen said with a smile.
"Are you saving money for your wife again?" Bai Banxia said a little sourly.
Qi Zhen said seriously: "Save up money to buy you gifts to make you happy."
These words were so straightforward that Bai Banxia's heart started to beat loudly, and she didn't dare to look directly into his eyes.
"Why?" She bit her lip and asked anyway.
She probably lives too rationally. She doesn't believe that there is good without reason in this world, nor does she believe that there is love without reason, so she feels that everything should have a reason.
"Because it's you." Qi Zhen paused, "Because I..." I like you.
Just as he was about to leave his mouth, an exclamation came from the distance, "It's flooded, come and put out the fire!"
There is a red light rising into the sky in the distance, and the wind blows up a few sparks. It has not rained for several days, and the weather is dry. If there is a fire, it is likely to be unstoppable and burn a large area...