After arriving near Zhang Jias many daughters-in-law, Zhang Gui decided that there was nothing to be done and would no longer leave.

  At this moment, the garden was still enthusiastically discussing the song "Xiaoyao You" sung by His Majesty and Xiao Mohe. The new emperor had just ascended to the throne, and the Chen Guo faction was thriving. Whether it was the imperial family or the various aristocratic families, they all needed a song that praised the prosperous era and appeared elegant and carefree. Therefore, in this short period of time, the musicians of the Xiao Mansion had already mastered "Xiaoyao You" and were performing it there.

  Zhang Jin rushed into the banquet and saw the emperor, but did not see his beloved Xiao Lang. He felt a bit melancholy and annoyed in his heart. Seeing Zhang Qis figure looming in the darkness, he glared at her and growled: "Get out! Youre so eerie and annoying, its unbearable."

  Under Ah Lans sympathetic gaze, Zhang Qi walked out. She lowered her head, tightly grasping the hem of her clothes with both hands, looking like she was ready to be scolded at will.

  Zhang Jin saw the situation, let out a heavy hum, with so many people around, how dare she really scold her? She just glared at Zhang Qi with one eye, gritted her teeth and growled: "Be more obedient!"

  At this time, a calling voice came from a Xiao family girl not far away. Zhang Jin hastily squeezed out a smile and responded with a sound, taking A Lan to walk over. Seeing Zhang Qi still wanting to follow, she turned her head and glared at her fiercely.

  Zhang Qis eyes stopped at her feet.

  She watched Zhang Jin go away and thought: This time you dont want me to follow you.

  She thought so and honestly retreated into the darkness, calming down and waiting for the party to disperse.

  She glanced up at the bright moon in the sky and estimated that it would be over in more than half an hour. Originally, when men and women looked at each other, they should have chosen a day with blooming flowers and sunshine to take a stroll around the lake or garden, wandering between the lakes and mountains, gazing at the beautys shadow from afar, with fragrant clothes and hair, and elegant carriages. Tonights banquet was set up in the evening, although King Guangling and Your Majesty were both present, it still felt a bit disappointing. Im afraid that before long, the Xiao family will invite us again to wait for another daytime banquet.

  Not far away, several messengers from Qi had already left.

  At this time, Zhang Qis eyes swept across the crowd and saw Xiao Lus figure walking towards him. As he walked, he was still looking around.

  Zhang Qi was startled and hastily moved to the side, changing to another dark place to stand.

  As expected, Xiao Lu ran to where she was standing just now after a while, and after searching for a while, he walked under the lamp in disappointment.

  Then he thought for a moment and walked towards Zhang Jin.

  Seeing this, Zhang Qi bit her lip.

  To be honest, her teasing of Xiao Mo just now, although unintentional, was also harmless to her.

  The great lady had clearly ordered that Zhangs many sisters and daughters were not to get too close to Xiao Mo. In this way, Xiao Mo was also careful with himself and did not have a way to bring himself into his house. He couldnt gain or lose, put down or pick up, naturally he wouldnt let others touch her. Naturally, he would pay attention to the people of the Zhang household, if someone were to treat her unfairly, he would come forward to block them.

  This relationship is far more reliable than his previous concern for her out of pity.

  Just dont be too overbearing.

  Xiao Lu walked up to Zhang Jin and said something, then Zhang Jin turned around and looked around before shouting at Ah Lan: "Go find that cheap girl! Shes always disappearing without a trace, its really annoying."

  A Lan received the order and immediately turned back to look for it.

  Zhang Qi saw the situation and could only sigh silently. She quietly walked to the back of a group of nuns, with her back facing the bonfire, and listened intently to their conversation.

  A Lan looked around for a while before spotting Zhang Qi. She walked up behind him and said in a low voice, "How did you end up hiding here?"

  Zhang Qi heard her voice and seemed to be startled. She hastily called out: "Could it be that sister is calling me?"

  A Lan nodded impatiently and said, "Exactly, you go quickly."

  "Yes."

  As soon as he saw Zhang Qi walking over, Xiao Lu smiled and thanked Zhang Jin before quickly walking up to Zhang Qi. He called out to Ah Lan before turning to Zhang Qi with a smile and saying, "Little sister, my young master has something urgent to ask you, come with me."

  Zhang Qi hadnt spoken yet, when Zhang Jin behind him raised his voice and said: "What are you standing there for, why dont you hurry up?"

  Zhang Qi could only respond in a low voice: "Yes."

  Lowering her head, Zhang Qi followed behind Xiao Lu as they walked forward.

  As he walked, Xiao Lu turned his head to look at Zhang Qi and thought to himself: Whats wrong with Lang Jun today? Hes been paying attention to this unremarkable little girl all evening.

  As they turned a corner, the sound of several young mens laughter came from up ahead. Zhang Qi looked up to see Chen Ou standing with his hands on his hips, laughing loudly beside a fire about fifty paces away.

  After laughing a few times, he glanced at Xiao Lu with one eye and waved his right hand, shouting: "Xiao Lu, come over!"

  As soon as he heard his voice, Xiao Lus face turned sour. He whispered to Zhang Qi, "You wait here, dont move." He forced a smile and ran towards Chen Ou, "Master Chen, what can I do for you? My husband Xiao is still waiting for me."

  "You scoundrel, how dare you be impatient?" Chen Ou heavily patted Xiao Lus shoulder and pushed him forward, kicking his foot and laughing as he scolded: "Go get that lan paper, Im going to compose a poem in front of everyone."

  Xiao Lu had no choice but to put on a smiling face and accompany him for several steps, then hastily ran towards the nearby case.

  Xiao Lu ran far away, and Zhang Qi quietly retreated to the back. Just as he retreated into the darkness, a loud laughter came, and Xiao Ce and others respectfully welcomed His Majesty walking out.

  It turns out that Your Majesty is leaving.

  Among the entourage of Your Majesty, a figure in white clothes, Xiao Mo, was among them. He was smiling and whispering something to His Majesty, and as they spoke, both the monarch and his subject burst into loud laughter.

  As he watched His Majesty disappear from view, Zhang Gui heard a middle-aged man call out: "The time is already late, we should also leave."

  Having said that, he led a group of people out as well.

  As they left, the garden suddenly lost a small half. In a moment of silence, a nuns gentle voice came, "The sky is late, lets go too."

  That girl opened her mouth, and the other girls had to respond. A rustling sound came from the maids as they gathered their things, and Zhang Gui hurriedly walked in the direction of Zhang Jin.

  As expected, someone at the Zhang residence also spoke up, and Zhang Jin had no choice but to leave.

  They came with great fanfare and left in the same manner. Zhang Gui followed behind Zhang Jin, walking out with her head bowed and eyes cast down.

  As she walked, she suddenly heard Zhang Jin lower his voice, but couldnt suppress the excited soft cry that came over, "Xiao Lang!"

  However, Xiao Mo sent off Your Majesty and came back.

  Xiao Mo, dressed in a white robe, was among the many Xiao family young masters. When he saw Zhang Jin looking at him, he nodded slightly and smiled faintly, his eyes shifting to glance at Zhang Qi.

  At this moment, Zhang Qi was following closely behind Zhang Jin, her small figure surrounded by the crowd of girls.

  She must have heard Zhang Jins shout, but she remained so quietly with her head down.

  But will turn a deaf ear!

  Xiao Mo smiled and shifted his gaze away.