The imperial concubine is charming and charming, and only seeks power and wealth

As the king of a country,... he really plans to throw a lantern and make a wish.

Jiang Lingyue was speechless, but she could only look up again and help him carefully choose a lantern with a few green bamboos depicted on it.

Under the shopkeeper's astonished gaze, the ordinary-looking man once again wrote down the answer at a rapid speed.

After getting the lantern for his master, he turned and disappeared into the crowd, returning to the guards who had followed them quietly all night.

The shopkeeper was very discerning and could tell they were definitely wealthy or noble. Although he gave them two lanterns for free, he showed no sign of displeasure. He pointed to a table nearby and said cheerfully, "Here are some pens and ink. Please feel free to use them, my two distinguished guests."

Writing wishes on lanterns and throwing them into the lake is the most important tradition of the Lantern Festival.

Jiang Lingyue had made a sincere wish in her previous life, and felt that it did not come true at all, so this time she had no wish at all.

Instead, the man next to him actually walked towards the table after hearing what he said.

Jiang Lingyue watched helplessly as his precious hand, holding a crudely made brush, began to write on the yellowed paper.

It was really shocking.

"Write your own," Qi Junyi tilted his head and said, "Don't peek."

Jiang Lingyue was silent.

...Who wants to peek?

She picked up the pen, but her wrist remained suspended in the air for a long time, and she really didn't know what to write.

Finally, she simply rolled up the blank piece of paper. When she looked up again, she saw the man next to her put down his pen and put the note into the lantern.

Every move he made was taken very seriously.

Jiang Lingyue was really curious and couldn't help asking him, "What wish did you make that made you so serious?"

Hearing this, Qi Junyi paused and looked down at her: "Want to know?"

Jiang Lingyue nodded.

Qi Junyi seemed a little embarrassed and pondered for a few breaths. Finally, he frowned slightly and asked her again to confirm: "Do you really want to know?"

"... Never mind," Jiang Lingyue suddenly became alert, "Your Majesty... I don't really want to know that much."

"Oh," Qi Junyi said calmly, "If you don't want to know, forget it."

As he spoke, he held the lantern in one hand and the girl beside him in the other, and walked towards the moat.

Although there were not as many people on Zhuque Bridge as before, there were still quite a few more.

But as if possessed by an evil spirit, Jiang Lingyue had not taken a few steps when she saw the tall and graceful man on the other side of the bridge through the endless stream of noisy crowds.

It is not quite accurate to call him a man. After all, he is only in his twenties and has not yet married. He can still be considered a teenager.

...Hasn't he gone back yet?

Jiang Lingyue reacted quickly to this glance, looking away instantly and leaning towards the person next to her obediently.

Qi Junyi thought there were too many people and she was being squeezed, so he reached out and put his arm around her shoulders.

The two followed the crowd, walked slowly, and finally reached the lake.

There were more people here, and even the guards following in the dark were dispersed. Jiang Lingyue was always protected in the arms of the people around her.

The familiar ambergris, as always, brings peace of mind and tranquility amidst the noisy crowd.

On the moat bank where the lanterns were displayed, the boys and girls each occupied a side and did not crowd together.

So, they also have to separate.

Qi Junyi instructed: "After the lanterns are released, wait here."

Jiang Lingyue nodded gently, "I understand."

After saying that, she turned around and tried to leave, but the person holding her wrist exerted a little force.

"Wait," Qi Junyi frowned and looked at the crowd around him, then said, "If there are too many people, you can go to the Suzaku Bridge and wait. Liu Rong and two guards are there."

Jiang Lingyue continued to nod, "I understand."

She moved her wrist and found that the man had no intention of letting go, so she looked up at him.

The Emperor said with a serious expression, "Don't wander around. Stay away from the lake after you release the lanterns. If anything happens, remember to call for help."

It's just a lantern, what could go wrong?

...Why does it seem like she will be eaten by evil spirits at any time?

Although she was complaining in her heart, Jiang Lingyue still nodded obediently, "I understand."

I thought I should finally let go this time.

But Qi Junyi still didn't let go. Not only did he not let go, he even tightened her wrist.

He said, "If anything were to happen to you, everyone who is traveling with you tonight will die as a token of their guilt."

The cold voice was not clear in the noisy night market, but every word was carried into Jiang Lingyue's cochlea by the night wind.

...He is serious.

Jiang Lingyue's heart tightened for a moment, and before she could taste the flavor, the hand that was holding her wrist finally loosened.

"Go." Qi Junyi smiled faintly, with a gentle aura around him. Under the moonlight, he was truly a handsome man like jade.

There was no sign at all that the murderous words just now came from his mouth.

But Jiang Lingyue found that she was finding it increasingly difficult to understand him.

The emperor in her memory was a magnanimous and benevolent ruler who was highly praised by both the government and the people.

He was calm and composed, and seemed to be able to handle everything with ease. He rarely even frowned or got angry.

This is a truly benevolent king who never has a bloodthirsty nature and will never kill for something that has not happened yet.

And now, he was so cautious even though he just let go of her hand and let her out of his sight to release a lantern.

Jiang Lingyue's heart was full of complicated feelings.

So after she died in her previous life, what exactly did this man experience during his career as an emperor?

How... has it changed so much?

As soon as this question came to mind, it was properly suppressed.

She took a deep breath, turned and walked towards the lake.

The vast and boundless lake is brightly lit, with countless colorful lanterns floating on it. They carry the wishes of lovers and slowly drift away into the distance.

In her previous life, she also contributed to it, and together with that young man, she made a wish with great piety.

And in this life...

Jiang Lingyue, holding the lantern, finally squeezed to the lakeshore, gathered her skirt, slowly squatted down, held the Jade Rabbit Lantern in both hands, and put it into the lake.

He watched the vivid Jade Rabbit floating on the lake and blending into the other lanterns until he couldn't find it anymore without looking carefully. Then he sighed softly, looked away, and prepared to get up.

She was approaching the lake, and the wooden bridge under her feet was covered with water stains. When she stood up, a wave of people came over and someone bumped into her back. She slipped forward and almost fell into the lake.

Fortunately, she was quick enough to grab the fence next to her and avoided falling into the water.

Even so, Jiang Lingyue was still somewhat frightened.

Although it is summer now and there are countless guards following him, even if he falls into the lake, his life will definitely not be in danger.

But the man said 'accident'.

Falling into the lake itself was a mistake.

There are at least dozens of guards following behind tonight, openly and secretly.

Her stumble made countless people tremble with fear and feel a chill down their spines.

It was too crowded here. Some people, like Jiang Lingyue, wanted to leave after releasing the lanterns, while others were trying desperately to squeeze in. For a moment, it was impossible to move an inch.

When she slipped again, a hand suddenly appeared on her arm and pulled her out of the crowd.