Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 1464 - 1402: Let Me Hear You Call Me Ninth Brother

The Changan City at night is still as bright as day, with lights everywhere and bustling crowds lingering by the shops, vendors enthusiastically selling their wares.

The sky is thick with clouds, obscuring the bright moon, but that does not dampen people’s spirits. Adults and children alike stroll through the streets and alleys, holding beautiful lanterns, while from the teahouses and taverns drift sounds of poetry and song, accompanied by cheerful laughter.

"Brother Lin, I have composed another one. Listen to this: ’The moon of Mid-Autumn, full upon the fifteenth and bright...’"

"Haha, Brother Zhang, I have composed another one too..."

Such pleasant and carefree voices are everywhere, drifting into the ears of passersby—some intrigued, some admiring, some dismissive with a smile, and others indifferent.

On such festive days, it’s common for scholars and literati to gather to compose poems and leave their calligraphy throughout the city.

"Ninth Brother, why don’t you compose one for me to hear?" Wufu took a bite of the sugar-coated hawthorn, smilingly nudged the man beside her.

Ah Jiu took a handkerchief to wipe the sugar stain from the corner of her mouth, saying: "You’re dressed as a woman, the address is wrong. You should call me Ninth Brother. Be good, call me Ninth Brother to see."

"Ninth... Brother?" Wufu raised an eyebrow.

"Perhaps, you could call me by my courtesy name, Zhongqian. How about that, Jin Xia?" Ah Jiu leaned close to her ear, his voice low and resonant.

Wufu giggled and said: "Zhongqian, loyal dog?"

Ah Jiu’s smile immediately cracked.

"Let’s not go with those terms between us, better to stick with this. Using courtesy names just doesn’t feel right." Wufu laughed, how grounded they are, like Ah Jiu and Wufu.

Ah Jiu helplessly adjusted the vermilion hairpin askew on her head, lowering his sleeves, gently holding her hand. To outsiders, it simply looked like they were walking a bit closer together.

Trailing behind them, Yuan Ye, Xiao Li, Jadeite, Mo Lan, Purple Jade, and others followed not too close nor too far, seeing their masters like this, they couldn’t help but show a knowing smile.

"Shall I win you a flower lantern?" Ah Jiu shielded Wufu, arriving in front of a teahouse where the lantern stand was especially eye-catching, adorned with many flower lanterns, drawing quite a crowd, with the topmost being a colorful glazed palace lantern, very beautiful.

Here, the number of people guessing riddles is vast, so Wufu said: "There are too many people."

"If you wish for it, I’ll win it for you." Ah Jiu was eager to try.

"I want that colorful glazed lantern." 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Just as Wufu was about to speak, a spoiled voice came from the side, she looked over, eyebrow raised.

"No need, what’s so nice about flower lanterns? Let’s go check out the lively scene." Wufu pulled Ah Jiu away, found a spot to look around.

Ah Jiu followed her gaze and asked: "Do you know her?"

"More than know, we have a grudge." Wufu bit down another piece of sugar hawthorn and said: "Oh yes, later they’ll be related to us. Beiyan is going to cooperate with Prince Wei’s Manor."

"Then that’s the Princess Ping Xi?" Ah Jiu squinted as he recalled, his mind quickly producing a person.

"Hmm, by her side is Crown Prince Wei." Wufu chewed the sugar-coated hawthorn and said: "And Prince Zhou’s Fifth Lady Fan, hehe, now this will be quite a show."

Rivals facing off, is there anything more interesting to watch?

Watching the person beside him with a face full of gossip, Ah Jiu found it amusing. The way she watched the drama was truly adorable, making it hard for him to look away.