Back In Time (The Reincarnation of the Cruel Concubine)

Festival (2)

Festival of ornamental boats on the lake for the worship of gods performed by the community as a form of gratitude because the plague has subsided and slowly disappeared. The existence of the festival made Zhou Fang Yin so excited, unfortunately he found out too late because it turned out that the festival had started. There was a crowd but the empire did not take part, should the empire know and enliven.

Later after returning to the palace, he would say this to Wu Li Mei. But for the afternoon into this scorching afternoon, she wanted to enjoy the time available to have fun watching the festival.

Lots of people on the edge of the lake, just like the market was very quiet, it turns out the crowd moved there. “Wah, very crowded yes.”

“Yes, many people will watch this time.”

“What festivals like this are often held?” asked Zhou Fang Yin.

Jing Xuan nodded, “Two or three times a year, but it would usually be held when the plague had subsided as a form of gratitude to the gods.”

“Who's coming?”

“Everyone can come along, because the best boat will get a gift.”

“What's the gift?” asked the imperial princess enthusiastically.

Jing Xuan pointed to a stage with piles of food and fruits arranged like mountains. “That's it, just food and fruit. It was a gift for those who decorated the most beautiful boat. But yes, we nobles will not participate in this festival because the prize is very small.”

“The nobles?” guan Zhou Fang Yin was a little dislikeful when he heard the arrogance in the sentence that Jing Xuan had just spoken. “What is the difference between nobles and ordinary people, we are both humans as well.”

“Indeed, Xiao Yin. But both of our parents will be angry if anyone finds out we are participating in the festival.”

“So, you mean this festival is only for ordinary people?”

Jing Xuan sighed deeply then nodded, “That's how it is, but there are other festivals that are so much bigger than this that we nobles will come along. And it's another month, the festival welcomes autumn.”

“What other festival is it?”

“Only a pasaraya sells all things, and the highlight of the festival is the ornamental boat race as well, but this time it is much bigger and will be attended by many people from all over the country. The emperor supposedly gave a golden hunk to the victor, so that many people would come along.”

This time around, Zhou Fang Yin had already heard before, and she would also be present there as the imperial princess accompanying the emperor.

“I'll also come later, you should see me, Xiao Yin.”

“Emm .. how yes ... “

“Hust! You should see me.”

“Good.”

Jing Xuan's sincere smile made the princess unable to resist, but what would be said was that they would indeed meet later, although it was possible that Heng Jing Xuan would be made stunned by their meeting.

Zhou Fang Yin slightly flinched as his palm was tightly grasped by the young man, Jing Xuan gazed forward and pulled him, “Come, I will show you the best part of this festival.”

“Ta—but, Jing Xuan!!”

“Jing Xuan don't run!”

“Jing Xuan!”

Jing Xuan halted her steps which turned out to be too excited, she subconsciously had pulled the girl's arm without listening that she might just tirelessly equalize the steps. “Did you never run, Xiao Yin?”

“Ti-no, huhh, you're this!”

“You are like a royal princess only, Xiao Yin.”

Indeed, Zhou Fang Yin wanted to answer but what power was because he should not reveal his identity right now.

The best part of the festival is when the boats have sailed over the bridge, and now they are also on the bridge with many others to see more clearly. Jing Xuan pulled Zhou Fang Yin to stand on the edge of the bridge, he piled both his hands on either side of the girl's body to protect her from people.

He secretly glanced at Jing Xuan who was standing behind him without distance, noticing that handsome face that was so dazzling. “Look ahead Xiao Yin!” whispered Jing Xuan.

“Why?”

“If you keep looking at me, then I can kidnap you right now.” Whisper Jing Xuan again with a joke.

***

“Master?”

“Xu Ling Xi?”

“What a beautiful coincidence until we can meet here.” Xu Ling Xi said, he came with his companion. The noble lady smiled very sweetly and was relieved to finally find her young helper in the crowd.

Tired enough to chase after the young man, Xu Ling Xi had to run round to be able to meet him now, having almost lost track of him repeatedly. Her companion who was a witness, how very happy the lady met Zhou Ming Hao.

“I was only able to see the festival, I did not think you also came.” Zhou Ming Hao replied.

“I came with Nuo, he is my companion sir.”

“Ah, so it seems.”

Xu Ling Xi turned to Nuo and gave the code for the companion to leave, or simply take some distance from them. Ling Xi wanted to spend some time together with the young man alone, just like her request the other day by the river. “Do you mind if I accompany you?”

“It is with pleasure that I received.”

“But .. “ Ling Xi deliberately paused her sentence while glancing at that handsome young man, “I don't know what your name is yet.”

Zhou Ming Hao frowned, name yes, unfortunately he must not say his name to this girl or anyone else so that his identity is unknown to many people. “My name?”

“Sure, sir. Whose name I want to know is bigger than yours. What until later, I should call you nameless master?” ask the innocent girl.

“My name .. Wu .. “

“Wu?”

Xu Ling Xi frowned, she had never met or heard of someone surnamed Wu in this country. But maybe it was also because he never knew it, Ling Xi smiled and nodded. “Good, I'll call you Mr. Wu.”

“Ya, it's better.”

There's not much they do, just watch the ship festival and then they just shut up. But this time, Xu Ling Xi asked a lot of questions, although some questions about the young man's origin were very reluctant to answer, but it didn't matter.

Xu Ling Xi the innocent and graceful girl, was famous for being so beautiful among the nobles. She was very sweet, but unfortunately Zhou Ming Hao did not see anything more special in her, this noble lady was too restrained and tried to look good on all sides.

“Do you have a brother sir? Or sister?” asked Xu Ling Xi again.

Zhou Ming Hao nodded, “Yes, I have a twin sister, and she is a girl.”

“Wahh, is that true? What is it like to have a twin brother? You said she was a girl, she must be very beautiful.”

Zhou Ming Hao nodded again.

“She looks like my mother.”

“What's the name?”

“Name .. day .. Yin.” Zhou Ming Hao replied, The young man was reluctant to look at Xu Ling Xi for fear of being caught lying, he chose to greet the crowd of such crowded places.

Until the glare of those sharp eyes met with a pair of eyes that were also staring at him in surprise, quickly the person across it severed their eye contact. “Sial, my little sister has dared apparently .. “ her mumble is down.