Ji Xiaotang took the incense and distributed one for Qi Younian.∮, Qi Younian took it with her. The yard was brightly lit, and Ji Xiaotang's smiling face became more and more charming under the warm light. Qi Younian only felt that her body was warm, and this winter night was not so cold.

Seeing that Qi Younian was a little stunned, Ji Xiaotang thought that he had never even played with fireworks himself, so he smiled and asked him to see how he lit a fireworks fuse.

"That's it, it's very simple." Ji Xiaotang told Qi Younian with a smile, asking Qi Younian to light another firework next to him.

It is true that Qi Younian has never posted a couplet with his own hands, but he has also lit fireworks. However, he did not correct Ji Xiaotang's view, but instead deliberately clumsyly asked Ji Xiaotang to pull his sleeves and slowly ignite the lead with the incense of thread.

"Ayou, why are you so stupid?" Ji Xiaotang was amused by Qi Younian's clumsy movements.

Qi Younian didn't speak, just laughed, thinking that this was the happiest New Year's Eve he had in recent years.

Ji Xiaotang taught Qi Younian how to light fireworks, and he had to compete with Qi Younian to see who moves faster and ignite more fireworks. This year, Master Ji San is not at home, and because of the new year, the Ji family is also frugal, so the customized fireworks are much less than in previous years. There are a total of six fireworks in the yard.

Qi Younian happily agreed to Ji Xiaotang's challenge, but deliberately slowed down Ji Xiaotang. Although Ji Xiaotang saw that he was doing it on purpose, Qi Younian's clumsy appearance and a bit of ignorant eyes made her laugh.

"Xiaotang, stop robbing it, leave one for your sister." Mrs. Ji Second watched Ji Xiaotang and Qi Younian set off fireworks at the door, and said with a smile.

Ji Xiaotang then remembered Ji Xiaoyun.

Ji Xiaoyun stood in the corridor wrapped in a big cloak, holding the hand stove in her sleeves with her hands in her hands, and a face that was almost the size of a palm was mostly wrapped in the hat of the cloak. She was weak since she was a child and was usually afraid of the cold. Today, she was able to stay up with everyone and watch the fireworks with her. It was rare.

Ji Xiaotang asked Ji Xiaoyun to come over quickly. There were two fireworks in the yard that had not set off. Ji Xiaotang ran to hug Changsheng again.

Changsheng had already followed the wet nurse to sleep in Old Mrs. Ji's inner room. He woke up just now when he heard the New Year bell. It was so lively outside that he refused to sleep anymore. Because it was New Year's Eve, Mrs. Ji agreed and took him out tightly to watch the fun.

Changsheng was so happy that he was eager to try it out. When he saw Ji Xiaotang hugging him and asking him to set off fireworks, he opened his eyes wider with joy. He shouted "fireworks" and "fireworks" in his mouth.

Ji Xiaotang was wearing thick clothes, and Changsheng was wrapped like a cotton ball. Ji Xiaotang reached out to hug Changsheng, but then he felt that it was a little difficult. Changsheng was anxious and rushed into Ji Xiaotang's arms, but Ji Xiaotang couldn't hug Changsheng tightly.

This look was really ridiculous, so Ji Xiaotang smiled first. Her smile made her even more unable to hold on to Changsheng.『≤,

Everyone couldn't help laughing when they saw their siblings like this.

Only Changsheng doesn’t laugh and yells in a hurry.

Qi Younian walked over at this time and reached out and easily carried Changsheng into his arms. Qi Younian was not as thick as he was, and his arms were much longer than Ji Xiaotang.

Changsheng was very willing to be held by Qi Younian, pointing at the fireworks next to him and urging Qi Younian.

Ji Xiaotang gave Ji Xiaoyun the incense in her hand and asked the clever little girl to accompany Ji Xiaoyun to set off fireworks. She took the incense in Qi Younian's hand and asked Changsheng to hold it. She held Changsheng's hand and lit the last fireworks.

The colorful fireworks were blooming in the air, and Qi Younian and Ji Xiaotang both looked up slightly. The two stood very close. They both heard each other's heartbeat. Without saying a word, their mood was as gorgeous as the night sky with fireworks blooming.

Fireworks are coming to the sky, and there are servants from the Ji Mansion gate lit firecrackers to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new.

Mrs. Ji Er was afraid that the sound would scare Changsheng, so she hurriedly carried Changsheng back to her arms. What surprised Mrs. Ji Er was that Changsheng was not only not afraid at all, but was very curious and looked towards the door with great enthusiasm.

"This child is brave." Old Mrs. Ji said.

After Ji Xiaotang set off the fireworks, he asked for firecrackers to set off again. Qi Younian naturally followed him, protecting Ji Xiaotang quietly, afraid that she would be injured by the firecrackers.

Ji Xiaoyun let out a fireworks. Her eyes were so happy that she brightened her eyes, but she didn't dare to light firecrackers no matter what. Changsheng was not afraid of seeing it, but Mrs. Ji held him and refused to let go.

"You are still too young, and you will grow up." Mrs. Ji Er coaxed Changsheng.

Mrs. Ji Er coaxed Changsheng and greeted Ji Xiaotang again.

"I've been playing outside for the past half a day and I'm not afraid of laughing at me. Leave the rest to the girls and boys, come into the house and come to Nuannuan."

"Who is there laughing at me? Who is it? Come out and show me." Ji Xiaotang said with a smile, but obediently handed the silk incense to the little girl, and came to the house with Qi Younian.

New Year's Eve is over, it's New Year.

The members of the Ji family first sacrificed their ancestors, and then Master Ji Er took them to wish Old Lady Ji a happy new year.

Old Mrs. Ji was dressed in a fresh dress and sat on the kang and received the gift from everyone. Ji Xiaotang, Ji Xiaoyun and Changsheng both got a purse, which contained four small golden ingots of Ruyi.

Afterwards, Ji Xiaotang, Ji Xiaoyun and Changsheng kowtowed to Mr. Ji and Mrs. Ji Er to greet New Years, and they still got their purse. "≤,

Qi Younian also came to pay New Year's greetings early in the morning when he was spending the New Year at the Ji family.

Old Mrs. Ji also gave Qi Younian a purse, which was like Ji Xiaotang's sisters, four little golden oxen. When it came to Master Ji Er and Mrs. Ji Er, the two refused to be entrusted, and also gave Qi Younian's pen and robe as a gift.

After everyone visited each other, Qi Younian said that he would return to Ren'an today.

Staying in Qingyuan for the New Year was already his selfish intention, but now he has to go back to Ren'an City immediately. Whether it is Ren'an's ward or the thief who robbed food and grass, there are too many things that need him to deal with.

No one knows the relationship Qi Younian is better than Ji Xiaotang, so he does not try to keep it. He only asks when Qi Younian will leave.

"There are still some things in the county government. I have arranged someone to deal with them and I will leave at noon." Qi Younian told Ji Xiaotang.

That was another time. At this time, Qi Younian should have been guarding the county government office, but he specially arranged to stay in the Ji family, which also showed that he was reluctant to leave.

The guests who came to Ji's family to pay New Year's greetings have been on their way to the study room in front. Ji Xiaotang thought about it and took Qi Younian to the library.

"...There are a few books. You should like them." Ji Xiaotang said to Qi Younian along the way.

Soon, the two arrived at the library.

Every day, Mr. Ji'er's confidant cleaned up the library. Although it was early in the morning, a charcoal basin was already packed in the house. Although it was not as warm as Mrs. Ji's house, it felt warm and fragrant as soon as it entered the house.

This fragrance is not incense, but in the fragrance of books, plus the faint wood fragrance of tables and chairs in the house and book pavilions.

Ji Xiaotang likes the library very much. She feels that as long as she steps into this place, her heart will be at peace.

"This is the atmosphere that can only be accumulated in several generations of books." Qi You said in a young voice.

Ji Xiaotang nodded slightly, and she also agreed with Qi Younian's words. The Ji family has been people who love books for generations.

"Dad was still sighing that day, saying that he had collected too few books this year." Ji Xiaotang first led Qi Younian to read Master Ji Er's new collection. Due to natural disasters, there were many fewer books printed last year, and even fewer ones could attract Master Ji Er's attention.

Then, Ji Xiaotang led Qi Younian to the second floor and stopped in front of the bookshelf against the wall. Ji Xiaotang asked Qi Younian to go to the side to get the wooden ladder.

"It's here." Ji Xiaotang pointed to the bookshelf on the top floor.

The books stored on the second floor of this library are all in some ages. And Master Ji Er doesn't read them very much. The upper floor of the bookshelf is quite high. Not to mention Ji Xiaotang, even Qi Younian's body can't be able to get it with just reaching out. You must use a ladder.

The ladders in the library are different from the commonly used ladders outside. They are specially made by the Ji family. They can not only climb high, but also be enough for a person to sit on them steadily.

Sometimes Ji Xiaotang won’t get down after using a ladder to pick up the book. He simply sat on the ladder and finished reading the book and put it back to its original place.

Qi Younian followed Ji Xiaotang's instructions and climbed up the ladder with peace of mind.

"Ayou, Prince Jing'an came to the library that day..." Ji Xiaotang suddenly spoke.

Qi Younian stopped on the ladder and looked down at Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang raised his head slightly and faced Qi Younian's gaze.

"He mentioned "The Battle" to me, and it seems that he had seen it somewhere." Ji Xiaotang said in his eyes, looking at Qi Younian.

A trace of astonishment flashed in Qi Younian's eyes, and then there was a clear look. He did not speak immediately, but steadily got off the ladder and stood beside Ji Xiaotang.

"Xiaotang. Did he say that he saw it from me?" Qi Younian asked Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang shook his head slightly.

"How could he say that!"

"Yes." Qi Younian understood even more, "Of course he wouldn't understand that, but as long as he heard what he said, he would think so, right?"

Especially in Ji Xiaotang's ears, this is even more so. The ancient version of "The Battle" is only one volume in the world. I know it is in the Ji family and I have seen it with my own eyes and count it with one hand.

Qin Zhen had only seen this book with Qi Younian, and it should even be Qin Zhen told by Qi Younian.

Ji Xiaotang gave this book to Qi Younian. Although she did not explicitly ask him to keep it secret, both she and Qi Younian knew the significance of the book. In addition, the family background of the Ji family was gradually revealed and the secret orders that Qin Zhen had put in place, Qi Younian's purpose and intention of revealing this book to Qin Zhen can be considered.

In Ji Xiaotang's position, this is equivalent to betrayal and cannot be forgiven.

If you continue to think deeply, Qi Younian and Qin Zhen have no need to hesitate at all. In Ji Xiaotang's mind, there will be obvious results.

"Xiaotang, it's been so long since the incident, why didn't you come to ask me at that time?" Qi Younian asked again.

"Ayou, what do you think, why am I?" Ji Xiaotang asked without answering.

Qi Younian's questions actually do not need answers, because the answer has long been in front of him.

Qin Zhen would never have said all this to Ji Xiaotang at that time, but Ji Xiaotang did not ask Qi Younian for verification, and Qi Younian was not alienated. In fact, not only did he not alienate, but he was more intimate and trustworthy.

Even Master Ji Er's attitude towards Qi Younian has also changed a lot.

Ji Xiaotang never hesitated between him and Prince Jing'an. Even though Prince Jing'an is smart and has a noble status, Ji Xiaotang always believes in him.

Because of trust, there is no need to verify from him at all.

"The ancient scroll of "The Battle" is rare. I dare not waste natural resources. That time I returned to Beijing, I hid it in my small study. At that time..." At that time, Qi Younian paused and then continued, "Someone came in to see it. I did not give her the scroll, but she probably saw the words on the cover when she was fighting."

Qi Younian got the ancient scrolls from Ji Xiaotang, and it was not that he had thought of sharing them with his father and brother. After all, this book is rare and extremely beneficial to the men of the Qi family.

However, because it was given by Ji Xiaotang, the book came with some other things, which Qi Younian didn't want to share with anyone. Therefore, Qi Younian finally decided to hide the book without telling anyone, even if it was his closest parents.

One day in the future, he may take out this book, but he must first obtain Ji Xiaotang's consent. Moreover, Qi Younian's private plan was that by that time, Ji Xiaotang should have become a member of his Qi family.

However, this plan in his mind could not be explained to Ji Xiaotang now.

"Ayou, I believe your words. However, you are the little marquis and have always been safe in doing things. If you want to collect books, you will naturally condemn everyone. Who can break into your house without authorization, dare to compete with you, and even be able to rob you and read the title of the book?"

Qi Younian's words had no flaws in the first half, but the second half was full of flaws. If he was lying, he could only say that his lies were too insincere.

Ji Xiaotang asked Qi Younian, but there was no intention of condemnation. Instead, he showed some teasing expressions.

Under Ji Xiaotang's gaze, Qi Younian's face turned slightly red, and she showed a look of embarrassment.

Ji Xiaotang blinked and stared at Qi Younian.

"Yes, it's Changning." In the end, Qi Younian had no choice but to say.

"Changning." This is the first time Ji Xiaotang heard this name from Qi Younian, "Changning, but Prince Jing'an mentioned it, you are childhood sweethearts, and you also asked him to send a message to you?"

Qi Younian's face has recovered now, but her forehead is slightly sweating.

It turned out that Ji Xiaotang had stopped listening to everything, and she still remembered so clearly that she just didn't ask him.
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