Rebirth of a Lost Nation: Princess, Please Respect Yourself

Chapter 36: Seizing the Lantern

"No matter what disagreements you have with Master Ba, please don't do such petty things again. If it affects the diplomatic relations between our two countries, I can't help you. Later, you should explain things to Master Ba and don't miss the important matter."

After Jiang Lige finished speaking, he stood up and smiled.

"Although this night market is wonderful, Master Ba should be careful not to catch a cold. It's also Chu Chu's fault for not standing firmly, so the lantern fell and caught fire on Master Ba's robe. So, let Chu Chu take Master Ba back as an apology. As for the follow-up matters here, we will stay and handle them."

After saying that, Jiang Lige gave Jiang Chuchu a wink.

Jiang Chuchu didn't want to lose Ning Luyang's favor because of this accidental action, so she wanted to explain it to him in private and nodded quickly.

"Yes, Master Ba, let's go back and change clothes first."

Ning Luyang saw the interaction between the two sisters. Although the action just now was "hidden" enough, Ning Luyang was a martial artist, so no matter how low her voice was, he could still hear it.

In this way, Ning Luyang only had a little thought and remembered that Jiang Chuchu had a quarrel with him because of Jiang Lige a few days ago.

This matter was immediately characterized as something Jiang Chuchu did out of jealousy.

If not, why would Jiang Chuchu take out the fire starter in this place full of gauze curtains?

Ning Luyang wanted to get angry, but his relationship with Jiang Chuchu could not be exposed to the public. He could only suppress the anger in his heart.

He suppressed his anger and waited until they were the only two left before questioning them.

Then he grinned with a forced smile and bowed.

"Thank you."

Jiang Chuchu thought Ning Luyang had accepted her advances, and happily followed Ning Luyang out of the viewing pavilion.

Jiang Lige smiled and curved his eyes. Jiang Chuchu probably hasn't had enough of the feeling of shooting herself in the foot!

After laughing, Jiang Lige turned around and went to discuss compensation with the owner of the Cinema Pavilion with Ning Yunxiao and Xiao Xingrong. There was no trace of the joy on his face.

At this time, Ning Luyang and Jiang Chuchu, who had returned to the inn, were arguing fiercely.

After being questioned by Ning Luyang, tears welled up in Jiang Chuchu's eyes and she said aggrievedly.

"I didn't, I just..."

Ning Luyang was furious. "Just what? Just because you can't stand seeing me getting close to Jiang Lige? Chuchu, when did you become so petty?"

"I'm petty!"

Jiang Chuchu said angrily, feeling aggrieved.

"I originally wanted to set my sister's robe on fire, giving you a chance to be a hero and save the beauty, so that you can get your wish sooner. But you miss me like this?"

However, Ning Luyang was not moved at all.

"In that situation, it was obvious that Ning Yunxiao was closer to Jiang Lige. It remains to be seen who was the hero who saved the damsel in distress! Chuchu, even now, are you still trying to deceive me like this?"

Jiang Chuchu turned pale when she heard this, and said in a trembling voice:

"Lv Yang, I really just want to help you... I thought that only in this way could you see my true feelings for you... If I didn't truly love you, how could I watch you walk towards another woman!"

By this point, Jiang Chuchu was already sobbing.

Ning Luyang looked at Jiang Chuchu like this, and a complex emotion surged in his heart, but in the end he couldn't completely harden his heart.

He sighed deeply, his tone filled with helplessness and fatigue.

"Chu Chu, how could I not know your feelings? But if Jiang Lige were to notice this matter, I'm afraid our future would become even more difficult."

Jiang Chuchu nodded with tears in her eyes, holding Ning Luyang's hand tightly, her eyes blurred with tears.

"Lu Yang, I was too impatient this time. I just wanted to be with you so much and was so afraid of losing you. After this incident, I will be more careful in the future and help you achieve your wish as soon as possible."

Ning Luyang's heart softened, and he reached out to wipe away the tears from Jiang Chuchu's face.

"Okay, stop crying. It's the past."

……

The good movie theater was destroyed by the fire, and people's business tonight was also ruined. It took several people a lot of time to discuss the compensation. By the time everything was settled and they came out, it was an hour later.

Outside the viewing pavilion, a burst of laughter came from not far away, breaking the surrounding tranquility.

The three of them looked in the direction of the sound and saw a lively lantern riddle party being held on the brightly lit street.

Various lanterns were hung in the air, with riddles falling from them, attracting many people to stop and watch, and talk about it.

Jiang Lige was not very interested in the riddles, but the rabbit lanterns as prizes were so cute and unique that she took a few more glances.

Seeing Jiang Lige's gaze fixed on the rabbit lanterns for a long time, Ning Yunxiao spoke without changing his expression.

"It's still early, and guessing lantern riddles is quite interesting. Let's go and take a look."

Jiang Lige didn't notice Ning Yunxiao's thoughts and grinned.

"Great! With your ability, you will definitely win first place!"

After hearing this, Xiao Xingrong was naturally unhappy. Could it be that Ning Yunxiao was the only one in Jiang Lige's eyes?

Are all the other men in this world dead?

How am I not better than Ning Yunxiao!

Thinking of this, Xiao Xingrong snorted lightly and ran ahead of Ning Yunxiao, arriving in front of the riddle first.

Ning Yunxiao was not in a hurry to catch up, but turned around and looked at Jiang Lige.

"There are so many people here, be careful not to lose them."

"I'm not a kid anymore!"

Jiang Lige chuckled and then joked, "But today we really want to see whether the Crown Prince is more talented or our General Xiao is more heroic!"

Ning Yunxiao responded calmly, "The ways of civil and martial arts each have their own strengths. Princess, just think of this as adding some fun."

While the two were talking, Xiao Xingrong was already standing under the lantern, pondering over the riddle.

He was originally a military general and had no expertise in literary matters, but at this moment he was also particularly attentive.

Xiao Xingrong was also lucky. Although he was not good at it, Jingzhou was also a place with heavy military power. Therefore, most of the riddles he came up with were simple ones, and he achieved good results.

Ning Yunxiao was also silently competing with those riddles and achieved remarkable results.

As time went by, the lantern riddle competition gradually reached its climax.

Xiao Xingrong was extremely swift and answered all the riddles he could on the field, and he ended up in a tie with Ning Yunxiao.

As a result, everyone's attention was focused on the winning lantern hanging at the highest point.

The stall owner looked at the two men with a smile and said, "You two are both talented writers, and it's hard to tell who's better! In that case, whoever guesses the answer to our winning lantern first will be the winner today!"

As expected of a place that values military power, this final stage involves more than just literary talent.

The winning lantern is hanging high in the air. To guess the riddle, the first step is to grab the lantern.

As the stall owner finished speaking, an invisible sense of competition filled the air.

Ning Yunxiao jumped lightly and instantly approached the winning lantern.

Xiao Xingrong was not to be outdone. He moved swiftly and followed Ning Yunxiao closely. The two of them reached the top of the ladder almost at the same time.