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"Master, we've arrived at East Street."

Suddenly, the sound of a breeze could be heard outside the carriage, interrupting the thoughts of both Jing Chunxi and Xu Zize. He always spoke like this, neither too loud nor too low, just the right amount, allowing his master to hear without disturbing others.

Before the carriage came to a complete stop, Jing Chunxi couldn't wait to lift the curtain.

The carriage had pulled to the right, and outside was a main street. The scene outside the carriage gradually came into view. The morning sun shone on the street, and the air was filled with a hint of coolness.

This is a wide street. The bluestone paved road surface has a faint luster in the morning light. The buildings on both sides are simple and elegant, with flying eaves, brackets, carved beams and painted buildings, exuding a solemn atmosphere.

The shops on either side of the street weren't open yet. It was New Year's Day, so many people were probably staying home and not going out so early. Therefore, the streets weren't crowded, and there weren't any food stalls on either side.

Jing Chunxi pouted slightly, a hint of disappointment in her eyes. She'd expected to see a bustling scene and enjoy a variety of snacks as soon as she parked, but the desolate scene before her made her heart sink. "Is it not set up again?" She turned to look at the other person in the car. Xu Zize was leaning against the wall, and he seemed to enjoy what she said, a faint smile playing on his lips.

But after he straightened his back, he immediately jumped out of the car and stretched out his hand to her. Jing Chunxi could only tap Xu Zize's forearm lightly with her hand to use the force to get out of the car.

She jumped out of the car lightly, and as soon as her toes touched the ground, she let go of Xu Zize's hand, turned around, and looked around. The hem of her skirt swayed gently with her movements, like a blooming peach blossom, delicate and lively.

Jing Chunxi was a little disappointed when he saw the bare streets, but he could only think of himself as going out for a walk even if he couldn't eat, thinking that it was better than staying in the mansion.

Otherwise, when Pu Ge'er asked her how Jian'an City was, she really wouldn't be able to answer. She would definitely be ridiculed, and her brother would be disappointed.

Jing Chunxi pondered this inwardly, a helpless smile on her face. She wasn't the type to stay home, and this time, she had been looking forward to strolling around Jian'an City, trying some local specialties, and buying some things not available in the capital. But she hadn't expected the streets to be so deserted so early in the morning.

"East Street is full of restaurants and big shops, so how could there be snack stalls?" His forehead was flicked lightly, but it didn't hurt. Xu Zize's voice rang in his ears, with a hint of ridicule.

Jing Chunxi's eyes widened instantly, and he turned to look at him, a hint of displeasure in his eyes. Xu Zize, however, seemed to have done something amusing, and his smile widened. He acted nonchalant, pulled Jing Chunxi up, and said, "Turn into the alley, and you'll find everything." With that, he took a few quick steps, led Jing Chunxi down a section of the main street, and then turned another corner.

Qingfeng threw the reins in his hand to Luying and told him, "Come here quickly." Then he followed his master closely.

He looked at the backs of his master and Jing Chunxi, a flicker of envy in his eyes. The relationship between his master and this girl seemed unique, a master-servant relationship, yet also intimate.

"The most famous food street is nearby. Just turn into Sanfang Qijie. There are more than ten winding alleys, so it's easy to get lost. Xier, hold my hand."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Zize suddenly turned around and glared at Qingfeng, who was following closely. Qingfeng lowered his head slightly, a trace of grievance flashing in his eyes, but he didn't dare to refute.

Xu Zize pulled Jing Chunxi quickly into an alley. Their clothes fluttered in the cold wind, forming a beautiful scenery at the entrance of the alley.

"Master is so childish, not steady at all." Qingfeng muttered a few words. Although his voice was low, Xu Zize was still sensitive enough to hear it. Xu Zize turned around and glared at him again. Qingfeng immediately shut up, not daring to move forward, but also not daring to follow too far. He walked alone like a lamb that had fallen behind, looking extremely pitiful.

"Xi'er, look ahead." Xu Zize's voice was filled with excitement that was rare in his usual tone. Jing Chunxi followed his gaze and saw that this was an old neighborhood. Sure enough, the alleys were a bit irregular. After walking just twenty or thirty steps, he passed two alley entrances. The roads were paved with bluestone slabs, smooth and shiny. It looked very quaint, but very down-to-earth. This feeling was really good.

The first alley I walked into was relatively wide, but it was still deserted and there was not a single stall. However, more and more people were walking by, so I didn't need anyone to show me the way, I just followed the people walking by.

At this time, Jing Chunxi no longer had any doubts in his heart. This situation and this scene were as important as the food.

After turning another corner, the scene ahead is completely different.

"There really are so many stalls, but some of the vendors look like they've just opened their stalls! Have some of them been open all night? Brother Xiaokang, look, the guys are all napping over there."

Jing Chunxi was suddenly excited when she saw so many food stalls ahead. Her voice became surprised and cheerful, and her steps became lighter. She let go of Xu Zize's hand and walked quickly forward.

Two short strands of hair beside her ears fluttered gently, hitting her palm-sized, fair little face, which contrasted with her long, curved cashew-shaped eyes, her straight and slightly round nose tip, and her slightly upturned cherry mouth, making her look cute and a little elegant.

Xu Zize was slightly distracted, with a hint of admiration in his eyes. He looked at Jing Chunxi's cheerful expression, and the smile on his lips became even deeper. He hurried to catch up, reached out and grabbed Jing Chunxi's hand, and said softly: "Xi'er, don't run too fast, be careful not to fall."

Jing Chunxi glanced back at him, her eyes a little mischievous, yet also revealing a bit of dependence. She smiled slightly, took Xu Zize's hand again, and let him pull her forward.

Although the alley is not narrow, the stalls on both sides are stacked up, and the walking path in the middle is only as big as a carriage.

Although there were not many customers at this time, there were occasionally three or two people walking by, making it seem quite lively.

The alleys are filled with various snack stalls, some selling fried clams, some selling soy milk and fried dough sticks, and some selling roasted rice cakes... The air is filled with the aroma of various foods, making people salivate. The stall owners also shout when they see people, and the air is full of the atmosphere of the city.

"Brother Xiaokang, it's so early in the morning, and we even have grilled seafood! Come and see, this is scallops, this is squid, and what is this?" Jing Chunxi's voice continued to be heard. She had been standing in front of a grilled seafood stall for quite a long time, looking at the various kinds of seafood curiously. Most of the seafood on the stall were skewered with small fish and shrimps, and some of the seafood could not even be named.

Seeing someone squeezed in next to her, Xu Zize quickly squeezed in beside her. He looked at Jing Chunxi's excitement, smiled slightly, and gently stopped her, saying, "You can't eat this for breakfast. Come back later if you want to eat. Let's find a place with porridge and noodles to fill our stomachs. Jian'an City is close to the sea, and the seafood is especially fresh. Seafood noodles and seafood porridge are especially delicious and good for the stomach."

"Xier, if you are not afraid of getting sick of it, order two more pork trotters and two more shrimp cakes. That will be enough. You won't be able to finish too much." Xu Zize advised her, and took her little hand again. He moved sideways to block the person behind him, and finally retreated after taking two steps back.

She looked at the golden grilled seafood and her mouth was watering. But after hearing what Xu Zize said, she felt that it made sense.

She nodded again and said softly, "Okay, let's go eat porridge first."

Only then did Jing Chunxi realize that several grown men were standing next to the stall where she had just been standing. If Xu Zize hadn't squeezed towards her, those men would have practically surrounded her. She frowned slightly, a hint of vigilance in her eyes.

It’s a bit scary to think about it. After the two of them retreated, those people still glanced at Jing Chunxi’s face. The look of one of them was... a bit obscene!

"Don't let go of your brother's hand." Xu Zize squeezed in because he felt something was wrong. Those people were not right. He didn't think that those people were after Jing Chunxi's color. After all, the girl was still young.

But if it's for money, there's no guarantee that he wouldn't do anything to the girl, which would definitely scare her to death.

So, when Xu Zize said this to Jing Chunxi not to let go of his hand, his tone couldn't help but be a little aggressive, and he also held Jing Chunxi's hand tightly, worried that she would break free and run away again.

Jing Chunxi stuck out her tongue: "It's not like I can't protect myself! Who dares to touch me!" She raised her fist and waved it lightly, looking fierce: "Humph!"

Xu Zize gently pinched her palm and said in a cold voice: "In front of the big bad wolf, you are just a little rabbit."

But no matter how serious the situation is, he won't say anything more and will just let the girl be protected by him.