People were coming and going, but at this moment the noisy sounds and loud words suddenly stopped, and the whole world suddenly became unusually quiet.

Liang Tan stood at the end of Heqian Street, her eyes fell on the young man standing opposite her.

The young man had his hair tied up in a high ponytail, with a few strands of bangs scattered randomly on his forehead, making him look more casual. He was wearing a bright red dress, standing on one foot on a high step, with a dogtail grass in his mouth.

He has superior bone structure, a slender figure, and his eyes and eyebrows reveal a hint of unruly and arrogant.

If I had to describe it in one word, it would definitely be in the prime of life.

Liang Tan was holding a rabbit lantern in his hand, watching the young man walking towards him from a distance.

"Do you like it?" The young man spit out the dogtail grass, and his energetic voice immediately sounded in Liang Tan's ears.

Liang Tan was a little dazed, staring at the young man in front of him.

"you are?"

"Jiangnan City, Cui Ling."

Liang Tan silently repeated the name and suddenly remembered a young master from the Cui Mansion, who was only fourteen years old.

Earlier in Li's residence, Xu Shengsheng was about to push this young master Cui into the water.

But whether before or after the time went back, this young master Cui never appeared in the Li Mansion.

At that time, Liang Tan was still wondering where Young Master Cui had gone.

But then she got distracted by other things and forgot about it.

Seeing Cui Ling now, Liang Tan felt surprised.

"You are from Cui Mansion."

"Yes, but you haven't answered my question yet."

"what?"

"Do you like it?" Cui Ling's eyes turned to the rabbit lantern in Liang Tan's hand.

Liang Tan looked over and was about to return the rabbit lantern to him, but Cui Ling refused: "This is a gift from me. How can you give it back to me?"

Liang Tan asked again: "Why did you send it to me?"

Cui Ling smiled and said, "Just give it away if you want."

After that, Cui Ling smiled and said, "It's so boring to be alone in Heqian Street. Why don't we go for a walk together to join in the fun."

Liang Tan felt that this person was very abrupt.

In her past life or this life, she had no memory of ever meeting this person.

She pressed the rabbit lantern in her hand into Cui Ling's hands and said, "We have never met before. I won't accept your things."

Liang Tan turned around and was about to leave when Cui Ling's voice came from behind him: "Liang Tan."

Liang Tan took the step she had taken and turned to look at him: "Do you know my name?"

"Of course. The eldest daughter of the Liang family is known for her pipa skills, and she usually likes to dress elegantly. On such a festive day, you are the only one wearing such plain clothes. Of course I can recognize you."

Cui Ling's explanation makes sense.

Liang Tan still didn't like to associate with him.

"Let's go." Cui Ling did not give Liang Tan a chance to refuse. He pulled Liang Tan's wrist and ran into the crowd.

Liang Tan tried to tear off his shackles, but found that he could not break free.

She raised her head slightly, her eyes falling on Cui Ling's well-defined profile, and she became more and more convinced that this guy was already a complete scoundrel at such a young age.

Cui Ling pulled her into the crowd. People were shoulder to shoulder and crowded together, and the originally wide road became unbearably crowded.

Later, Liang Tan was almost walking closely together with Cui Ling. The unique scent of Cui Ling was like a cloud of smoke lingering in Liang Tan's nose, and Liang Tan felt a little distracted for a moment.

This taste is very familiar.

But Liang Tan couldn't remember when he had smelled it.

In this way, the two of them walked side by side all the way and squeezed to the entrance of Heyang Garden in the center of Heqian Street.

At this moment, a large crowd gathered at the gate of Heyang Garden. When they arrived, this lively show had already entered its climax.

"This is my riddle. Whoever can answer the riddle will own the biggest Kongming lantern in Jiangnan City behind me."

"it is good!!!"

There was a burst of applause from below.

The onlookers came up on stage one after another, but none of them guessed the correct answer.

Cui Ling held Liang Tan's wrist tightly, with his other hand on his waist, a bright smile on his face.

He turned his head mischievously, locked his eyes with Liang Tan, and asked with a smile: "Do you know the answer to the riddle?"

Liang Tan only took a glance at the riddle and understood it in his mind.

However, she had no interest in this guessing game and was too lazy to participate in it.

Liang Tan turned his head and met his eyes.

"Let go of my hand." She said coldly.

Cui Ling didn't seem to have any intention of letting go, but became more stubborn.

Cui Ling asked: "Do you know the answer to the riddle?"

His eyes revealed a childlike stubbornness and curiosity.

Liang Tan stared at the unpleasant smile on Cui Ling's face. She sighed helplessly and replied, "Of course I know."

Hearing this answer, Cui Ling nodded with satisfaction. Then, he grasped Liang Tan's wrist and pushed her hard on the lower back.

Liang Tan was caught off guard and her body was thrown forward and directly onto the stage.

Standing on the stage, her eyes widened slightly as she looked in disbelief at Cui Ling, who was grinning at her from the audience.

"Please guess the answer, young lady."

Liang Tan sighed slightly.

She looked at the puzzle and gave her answer.

"Good!" The questioner opened the folding fan in his hand with a "bang", and said in admiration: "Girl, you are wise. This largest Kongming lantern in Jiangnan City belongs to you."

The servant behind him placed the Kongming lantern under Liang Tan's feet.

Liang Tan was about to go down.

The questioner behind him said again: "Miss, please stay."

Liang Tan turned his head to the side, wondering what else was going on.

"Miss, how about another challenge? If you can answer three riddles in a row, you can eat for free for three days in Heyang Garden. If you answer five riddles in a row, you can eat for free for five days in Heyang Garden. If you answer ten riddles in a row...the restaurant in Heyang Garden will hang a huge banner with your name on it for free for three days!"

Heqian Street, Heyang Garden.

Those who can eat at Heyang Garden are all well-known figures. If someone's name can be hung on a banner in Heyang Garden for three consecutive days, it will undoubtedly expose their fame. If they are lucky enough to be noticed by some dignitaries...

call.

Everyone praised and was waiting for Liang Tan to accept the challenge.

Liang Tan still had no interest in this.

In her previous life, she followed the people from the Liang Mansion to stroll along Heqian Street. There was also such a lantern riddle guessing game at the entrance of Heyang Garden, but the person who was pushed onto the stage at that time was not her, but Xu Shengsheng.

Relying on the fact that he knew the whole plot, Xu Shengsheng guessed ten riddles in a row. Heyang Garden also fulfilled its promise and hung a large banner with Xu Shengsheng's name on it.

Later, a noble lady in the palace accidentally came to Heyang Garden and noticed the big banner. She also heard the people who were having dinner talking about the "fireworks" set off by Liang Mansion on New Year's Eve. The noble lady developed a liking for Xu Shengsheng and directly invited Xu Shengsheng to attend the Spring Banquet in the palace after the beginning of spring.

Liang Tan was about to refuse, but his eyes accidentally saw Cui Ling in the audience, who was holding a jade pendant in his hand.

Cui Ling smiled at himself slyly...

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