Chapter Twenty-Four: The Night of the Full Moon, the Summit of Great Prosperity

  Just as Gongbu Shilang Ping Hong was taking advantage of the situation to promote the four-wheeled horse carriage, Yang You had quietly returned to Daxing City.

  When Yang You returned to the East Palace, the round moon had quietly revealed its mysterious face, and the bright moonlight filled the entire Daxing City, as if a layer of white gauze was covering it.

  "Sister-in-law, you have no idea how much fun we had today. We did something incredibly wonderful."

  As soon as she returned to the East Palace, Yang Ji'er ran in front of Wei Fei and chattered non-stop.

  "That brick-throwing is too much fun"

  "If I hadn't stood on the brick first, Yang You would never have thought of using bricks to pave the road." Yang Jier continued to boast proudly.

  "I know our Akagi is formidable."

  Wei Fei was very doting on Yang Jier, just like her own daughter.

  "Young master, how could you take such a big matter into your own hands! Do you know how dangerous today is?" Wei Fei scolded.

  Today Wei Fei had a day of three shocks, spending the whole day on tenterhooks. Although she trusted Yang Yu, her heart still couldn't help but feel some unease.

  Later, I heard that Yang You built a brick road by himself, and it was actually made of bricks. Even if Wei Fei didn't know the worldly affairs, she knew that using bricks would cost money too. Fortunately, they used red bricks, which were said to be waste bricks, so it could be considered as making use of waste materials.

  Then came the news that there were not enough red bricks, and even green bricks had been used.

  Moreover, the news spread far and wide, and everyone knew about it. They all went to watch, and in the end, a large number of guards were dispatched to maintain order.

  Fortunately, the Minister of Works, Ping Honggui, finally helped Yang You out. Otherwise, Yang You would have been collectively impeached by the ministers!

  "Oh, you!"

  Wei Fei reproachfully blamed Yang You a few words, her tone was severe but in fact she didn't blame him much.

  "Mother, rest assured, I know what's at stake." Yang You replied.

  "That's right! Sister, this time we built the brick road, we didn't lose money, but instead made a profit. And building bricks is a great thing, the road is neat and flat, the horse-drawn carriage can run smoothly on it, without feeling any bumps at all. In the future, traveling will be more convenient for us."

  Yang Jier was still very helpful at this time, but in essence she still wanted Wei Fei to take her out with her.

  "Princess Wei, dinner is ready!" At this moment, Wu Ma suddenly appeared and helped Yang You out of the predicament.

  Yang You had never had a good impression of Wu Ma all along, but at this moment, Yang You suddenly found that Wu Ma's dark face became lovely.

  Yang You and Yang Jie'er had been running outside for a long time, they were already starving, their stomachs were growling, and they devoured the delicious dinner in big mouthfuls.

  ……

  At night, the moon hangs from the willow branch.

  The Daxing Palace has been deserted for over a decade and is usually maintained by some palace maids and eunuchs.

  The Daxing Palace under the moonlight at night is even more deserted on this festive day, with only a few lonely lanterns swaying in the night wind.

  "Hurry up and follow." A voice came from a corner of the palace.

  Yang Jier carefully poked her head out and observed whether there were any palace maids passing by.

  After dinner, Yang Jier was still full of energy and insisted on pulling Yang You out to admire the moon.

  Yang Jier skillfully dodged the patrolling eunuchs, clearly not doing this for the first time. After a few turns, she arrived in front of a tall palace.

  "Isn't this the Daxing Hall?"

  Although Yang You was still unfamiliar with the layout of the palace, after nearly a month of enlightenment education by Yao Si Lian, he could still recognize those prominent big characters in front of the hall.

  "Shh, I know, Daxing Hall is the highest house in the palace, and it's most suitable for moon appreciation?"

  Yang Ji'er said in a low voice, and after finishing, she looked around sneakily to see if anyone was there.

  Daxing Hall was once the place where the morning court meeting was held. It is the highest building in Daxing, but it has lost its former glory.

  "Appreciate the moon on the rooftop!" Yang You started to regret following Yang Jier here today.

  Yang Jier struggled to move a ladder over. Leaning against the eaves, her small body swayed back and forth, making Yang You's heart tremble with fear, hastily stepping forward to help Yang Jier steady the ladder.

  "It seems you've been prepared for this!"

  "Heh heh, occasionally." Yang Jier smiled dryly a few times.

  With a few swift movements, he agilely climbed up onto the eaves of the roof, and Yang You closely followed after him, also ascending to the rooftop of the Daxing Hall.

  The moonlight is as bright as washing.

  Sitting at the highest point of Daxing City, Yang You and Yang Jie'er looked out at the distant lights of ten thousand homes. In comparison, this imperial palace seemed especially desolate.

  "Father Emperor, it's been a long time since you've returned, Yang Ji's voice was somewhat low and melancholic."

  Yang Jier lost her mother at a young age, and Yang Guang was often away on inspection tours, leaving her behind in Daxing.

  If it weren't for Wei Fei taking care of her all along, she would have become a completely different person by now.

  "I'm afraid I won't be back again." Yang You secretly said to himself, but his mouth still comforted: "After the emperor finishes inspecting Jiangnan, he will return soon."

  Yang You said this with a guilty conscience, fortunately Yang Jier didn't notice, this scatterbrained girl thought of another thing.

  "When you came back today, why did you secretly take a brick?" Yang Jier asked curiously.

  "Is there?" Yang You denied.

  "Of course I did, I saw it with my own eyes, don't try to deny it"

  Yang Jier was quite certain that her eyes had not deceived her.

  "Alright! I did take a brick," Yang You had no choice but to admit his deed after being exposed.

  "Why?" Yang Jier curiously asked, a question he had been holding back for a long time.

  "Defend yourself! Rumors have it that even the most skilled martial artist can't withstand a kitchen knife; no matter how good your kung fu is, one brick can knock you down. I'd say bricks are the deadliest weapon under heaven." Yang You had to resort to nonsense.

  "Haha!" Hearing Yang You's nonsense, Yang Jier couldn't help but burst out laughing loudly.

  When he saw Yang Jier smile, Yang You quickly changed the subject, lest he draw out the sorrow in her heart.

  Then I'll tell you a story about Mid-Autumn Festival night.

  "What a great story!"; Yang Jier scorned, but still couldn't help but lean in.

  "In the previous dynasty, there was a person named Lu Xiaofeng. He had four eyebrows, and his finger could move with spiritual energy, unparalleled in the world. However, he had two friends: Ye Guancheng, the master of White Cloud City, and Xi Men Xue."

  "Nonsense! How can a person have four eyebrows?" Yang Jier retorted in disbelief.

  Yang You stretched out his hand and wiped it across his lips, making Yang Jier burst into loud laughter.

  "On the night of the full moon, at the pinnacle of the Forbidden City, a sword comes from the west, a fairy flies from outside the sky. Rumors in Jianghu say that two people have agreed to meet on Mid-Autumn Night, at the highest point of the Imperial City, to determine who is superior."

  Under Yang's vivid description of the Hanging River, they stood together at the highest point of the Imperial City, as if they were there in person.

  It's as if Sima Yi and Ye Gu Cheng are on the rooftop of Daxing Palace, about to engage in an earth-shattering battle.

  One thrilling scene after another brought forth Yang Jier's repeated cries of surprise, this young lady who lived in the depths of the palace originally yearned for the colorful and extraordinary world outside, and unknowingly became infatuated with it.

  Especially when Ximen Chui Xue and Ye Gu Cheng faced off, Yang You spent a lot of words.

  "This sword is a sharp weapon under heaven, with a blade length of three feet seven inches. Its net weight is seven catties and thirteen taels." Ximen Blowsnow said coldly.

  "Good sword."

  "This sword is a fine product of the overseas Cold Sword, with a blade length of three feet and three inches, and a net weight of six catties and four taels." Ye Gucheng said.

  Good sword.

  If I am defeated in battle, take my sword; my sword is yours.

  If I am defeated in battle, then take my sword as well; my sword shall be yours.

  The sword will never leave his side from now on.

  A sword never leaves one's side.

  Yang You's tongue was as swift as a blooming lotus flower, but he suddenly stopped speaking.

  Who won in the end?

  Who is more powerful, Sima You Yue or Ye Qian Yu?

  Want to know what's going on next? Just listen to the next episode. Yang You patted the roof and pretended to be a storyteller, dangling people's appetite and said.

  "You're dead for sure, Yang You!"... Yang Jier shouted angrily.

  Under Yang Jie'er's threat, Yang You finally said out the final outcome obediently.

  "It turned out that Ye Gu Cheng had the upper hand, but then gave up resisting. Poor Ye Gu Cheng!"

  Kasumi Fubuki is also very strong!

  Which one is more powerful, the Western Sword or the Celestial Flying Fairy?

  Under Yang Jier's constant questioning, the moon had quietly risen to the top of their heads.

  The night is already deep.