Infected Xuan Yi
"It's still so early. I heard Tian Huang City is very lively at night. How about we go out for a stroll together?" Xiao Tian said with a slight smile.
Xiao Tian had overheard what Liu Fei had said to Xuan Yi and the Xuan Yi, but because she was accompanying him to the banquet, she hadn't gone out. Seeing that it was still early, Xiao Tian decided to take them out for a stroll.
Upon hearing this, Xuan Yi's eyes flashed with surprise. She hadn't expected that Xiao Tian's first thought after the banquet was to go out with her. He must have overheard what they had said earlier. Xuan Yi's opinion of Xiao Tian immediately improved.
If there were a favorability rating above Xuan Yi's head, it would definitely show an increase.
She nodded slightly, a barely perceptible smile playing on her lips, before quickly suppressing it and saying casually, "Let's ask Xiao Meng'er and the others first."
"We're ready, let's go!!" As soon as Xuan Yi finished speaking, two small figures arrived beside her. At this moment, both of them had their skirts neatly arranged, looking as if they were ready to set off at any time.
Xuan Yi looked down at the two of them and couldn't help but laugh. Xiao Tian saw Xuan Yi's smile and couldn't help but glance at her again, "You look quite pretty when you smile. Smile more often in the future."
Xuan Yi paused slightly, a faint blush creeping onto her cheeks. She quickly regained her composure, turning her face away to avoid looking at Xiao Tian, and coughed lightly to hide her embarrassment.
"Stop with the useless talk, let's go. Xiao Meng'er and the other girl are getting impatient."
Xiao Ling and Xiao Meng, who were standing nearby, overheard Xuan's words and whispered, "We're not in a hurry either, and Aunt Xuan's face seems to be red."
Xuan Yi immediately glared at them. "If you keep talking nonsense, I won't buy you any good food tonight."
The two immediately covered their mouths and nodded repeatedly.
Seeing this, Xiao Tian smiled and shook his head, "Then let's set off."
Xiao Tian and his three companions headed out of the manor along the same path they had come from. During this time, Liu Qing and Liu Fei heard that Xiao Tian and the others were leaving and planned to arrange for some guards to follow them so as not to disturb their enjoyment.
However, Xiao Tian directly refused. He didn't like having guards with him when he went out, as it was like having a bunch of third wheels with him. Besides, these guards weren't very strong, and he might even have to protect them instead.
Considering Xiao Tian's strength, Liu Qing didn't bring up the matter again, but instead waved for the selected guards to return to their duties.
He also mentioned to Xiao Tian that the scenery in Tian Huang City was particularly beautiful at night, and then Liu Qing left with Liu Fei.
Afterwards, Xiao Tian and his companions left the Liu Family's manor and walked along the bluestone-paved streets toward the most bustling part of the city.
Not long after Xiao Tian and the others left the Liu Manor, a figure dressed as a guard from the Cheng Family in the East City quickly entered, knelt down on one knee in front of a thin young man, and said something.
The man then led a group of guards toward the gate.
Xiao Tian and his companions arrived at the busiest street in the city center. Hundreds of shops lined the street, each with various lanterns hanging in front of it. Some of these lanterns resembled blooming lotus flowers, while others looked like birds spreading their wings. They were all different, like a hundred flowers blooming in competition.
Instead of White Moonlight Stone, a special kind of Zhu Huo was placed inside. The Zhu Huo shone through the thin gauze, casting a soft glow that illuminated the entire street. Different colored gauzes reflected different colored candlelight, making the whole street appear colorful and even more beautiful.
The streets were bustling with people, filled with shouts and noise.
"Aunt Xuan, look, this place is so beautiful! So pretty!" Xiao Ling grabbed Aunt Xuan's hand, her face full of excitement, her eyes looking everywhere, almost too busy to take it all in.
"This is the Cage Gauze Street that Liu Qing mentioned. It's also one of the most distinctive places in Tian Huang City. Let's go in and take a look, and experience the local life." Xiao Tian pointed to the huge archway not far away and said softly to Xuan Yi.
Upon hearing the phrase "the warmth of human life," Xuan Yi realized it had been a long time since he had experienced such a feeling.
Xiao Ling and Xiao Meng eagerly grabbed Xuan Yi's hands. "Xuan Yi, let's go play! I want to eat this!!"
Xiao Ling pointed to a shop where the owner was skillfully flipping meat skewers over charcoal, and the aroma of grilled meat wafted through the air.
After saying that, the two of them pulled Xuan Yi toward the barbecue stall, standing on tiptoe and looking with their big, round eyes at the oil-dripping, fragrant barbecue inside.
Xiao Tian watched the three figures and smiled indulgently, following behind them.
Xiao Ling and Xiao Meng each held a meat skewer in their hands as they walked down the street, constantly glancing left and right at the shops ahead, taking a bite of the large skewer every now and then, their eyes filled with satisfaction.
Xuan Yi was being pulled by the two little ones and led into the street.
Xuan Yi quietly followed half a step behind Xiao Ling and Xiao Meng, watching them flit through the streets like two cheerful little sparrows, and her gaze softened unconsciously.
She seemed to be infected by the two children's joyful mood, and her face was full of smiles. It was fortunate that she was wearing a veil, otherwise she might have charmed many people.
As for Xiao Tian, he wandered aimlessly behind them, acting as their bodyguard.
Xiao Ling skipped and pointed to the Sugar Painting stall ahead, her eyes sparkling. "Meng Meng, look! That rabbit Sugar Painting is so pretty!"
Then Xiao Ling, holding Xiao Meng's hand, walked towards the Sugar Painting shop, saying urgently, "Let's buy that! It looks so pretty and delicious!!"
"Then let's hurry over and see if there are any other patterns!" Xiao Meng's eyes also showed delight.
The two chattered away, their Yin Qing as they laughed and jostled their way to the stall.
As Xuan Yi watched their skipping figures, a smile unconsciously crept onto his lips. He realized that he too had once been as innocent as them.
After buying the Sugar Painting, the two turned around and came to Xuan Yi. Xiao Ling's eyes curved into crescent moons as she smiled and held out the Sugar Painting to Xuan Yi: "Aunt Xuan, this is for you."
Xiao Meng shook her Sugar Painting and said, "Yeah, yeah, let's eat together!"
Looking at the two Ru Hua faces, Xuan Yi felt a strange warmth in his heart.
She gently took a bite out of each of their Sugar Painting, tenderly patted their heads, and smiled, "Alright, you can eat the rest."
"Alright then," seeing that Xuan Yi had no intention of eating any more after not taking a single bite, the two little ones withdrew their hands and began to enjoy the Sugar Painting with smiles.
The two then skipped and hopped forward, completely forgetting about their father. Shopping and delicious food were far more important than their father.
Just as Xuan Yi was about to catch up with the two little ones, suddenly, a string of red things appeared in front of her.
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