Chapter 303 The princess and others celebrate the reunion festival
This city at the border of Daqi is called Shuiyun City.
It is said that a traveling monk walked to this city and saw that the place was bitterly cold and lacked water, so he named the city specially: Shuiyun City.
It is the word "Shuiyun" in the name that I borrowed.
There are clouds and water, and sooner or later the land in this city will become fertile, and the people will live and work in peace and contentment.
Shuiyun City is said to be a border city, but in fact it is within the borders of Daqi.
The furthest point from the edge of Daqi is a vast array of border guard military camps.
Further inside is Shuiyun City.
The soldiers usually practice at the garrison outside Shuiyun City, always preparing for enemy attacks.
Every important festival, the people in the city will hold various festival activities, and the soldiers can also take turns to change their posts and go to the city to buy some things they need and feel the festival atmosphere.
After Qin Rushuang came back from the kitchen, she kept thinking about one person, and that was Mu Duo.
I heard from Taoist Lianqing that Mu Duo grew up in a stockade on the southwest border. That stockade was isolated from the outside world and had no competition with the world. People in the stockade rarely went out.
The same goes for Muduo.
He grew up there since he was a child. This time he left the village in order to follow Qin Rushuang back to Kyoto. Now he has come from Kyoto to this remote and cold border land.
If anyone misses his hometown the most during this Mid-Autumn Festival, it must be Mu Duo.
Therefore, after Qingzhi came back from the kitchen that day, Qin Rushuang asked her some things.
"While I was in the village, I was busy learning skills from Taoist Lianqing. You have a lot of contact with the people in the village. Do you know what the Mid-Autumn Festival customs are in the village?"
Qingzhi thought for a moment and understood what Qin Rushuang meant.
There is only Mu Duo here who is from the southwest, and he is all alone. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, he will definitely miss his hometown.
Then Qingzhi said, "I actually heard people in the village say it a few times."
"People in the stockade didn't know that we were planning to return to Kyoto. The aunts and uncles in the stockade also told me that on the Mid-Autumn Festival, a huge bonfire would be lit in the stockade, and the most beautiful southwestern clothes would be prepared for you.
You dress up well and spend the Mid-Autumn Festival with the people in the village."
After Qin Rushuang listened, she nodded slightly.
A bonfire... Then according to the customs in the southwest, there should be a lot of drinking and eating meat, right?
"But wouldn't it be too strange if Mu Duo was the only one wearing southwest clothes? It would make him even more lonely."
Qingzhi smiled and said: "Miss, have you forgotten? There is a set of clothes for you to wear over there in your bag. I have brought them with me too. Then the three of us will wear them together!"
Just at this time, Mu Duo, who had gone out for some fresh air with the baby in his arms, came back.
Seeing the two people muttering something, he walked over and asked curiously, "Sister, what are you discussing?"
"The day after tomorrow is the Mid-Autumn Festival."
"Oh, well, I also heard from the soldiers in the camp that the Mid-Autumn Festival is a great time for family reunions. We are all here, so it's good."
Since Mu Duo came to the border, he has fought two battles with the soldiers, and more or less developed many friendships.
In addition, when he first came to the border, he cured the poison on Xie Xun's hand. Putting aside personal grudges, many soldiers were happy to be friends with this cheerful southwestern boy.
Therefore, it is not surprising that he is well-informed.
"I heard that there are lantern festivals and temple fairs, so I would like to go and see them," Mu Duo said.
Qin Rushuang paused for a moment and asked tentatively: "Don't you miss your family during the Mid-Autumn Festival?"
Mu Duo smiled.
"I only came out for a year, and it's not like I won't go back. Besides, I was originally alone... Forget it, the young senior sister suddenly mentioned this matter. Is there any special arrangement?"
Qin Rushuang smiled and nodded and said, "Of course. I heard from Qingzhi that during the Mid-Autumn Festival in the southwest, you have to wear the clothes of your village, dance around the bonfire, drink heavily, and eat meat. On that day, you wear the clothes of the village
Qingzhi and I have also brought the clothes inside, so we can wear them with you."
After hearing this, Mu Duo showed an expression of great interest.
"That's great! I brought two sets with me! Give one to Mr. Shen and let him wear it with me! He is so handsome, and he will look good wearing the clothes in our village!"
"Okay, I'll listen to you."
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In everyone's expectation, the Mid-Autumn Festival has arrived.
Early in the morning, Qin Rushuang heard movement outside the camp.
Qingzhi put her clothes on and said, "This is a change of defense outside. There are three shifts in the morning, noon and evening. They take turns to go to the city to watch the excitement."
Qin Rushuang nodded, "You put on more clothes for the baby. I plan to take him to the city to have a look. By the way, I'll call my brother and Mu Duo to go with him."
Qin Rushuang didn't need to say it a second time, and Qingzhi went to call for someone with a face full of joy.
After a while, four adults and one child were ready to set off.
The distance between Shuiyun City and the military camp was not far, so I walked there and soon I could see the gate of the inner city.
After identifying themselves, the soldiers guarding the gate let the four people in with respect and enthusiasm.
Qin Rushuang was in such a hurry when she first came to the border that she didn't even have time to take a look at the customs and customs in the city.
At this time, when I looked carefully, I noticed a different flavor.
Shuiyun City is located in the northwest, and its folk customs are rough.
People here like to eat pasta and are much taller than people in the south.
The men are strong, the women are aggressive, laughing and cursing, the whole street is full of vivid people's livelihood and sentiments.
After walking into the inner city, because it was a festival, all the vendors, big and small, were open.
The street they were walking on had many northwest-style snacks, and the air was filled with tempting fragrances.
"Wow! It smells so good, miss! What are you selling in front? How do you put the cakes on the fire to bake? Is it edible? But it smells so delicious."
Qin Rushuang took out the money bag from her waist and handed it to Qingzhi.
"Today, all the money is in your charge. You can buy whatever you want, eat whatever you want."
Qingzhi was not polite, took the money bag and said with a smile, "Then I will spend all the money of the lady!"
Although Qingzhi said this, he was actually very measured.
There were a lot of delicious things on this road, so she only bought a little of each so that four people could have a taste.
As we walked, we arrived at the place where the temple fair was held.
This place is even more crowded.
There are all kinds of people selling gadgets, local specialties, and food.
A high stage was set up not far away, with beautifully dressed girls singing and dancing on it.
The girls danced vigorously, and the onlookers below also applauded.
"I heard that there is a very effective temple here! After participating in the temple fair, many people will buy some good incense and go there to worship their ancestors, or add some money for lamp oil, ask for fortune-telling, and pray to Buddha.
It’s a bit far, shall we go, ma’am?”
Qin Rushuang shook her head.
"We won't go. We will play in the city for a while during the day and watch the lantern festival when it gets dark. Then we will go back to the military camp."
Qingzhi was a little surprised, "I thought the lady would play a little longer! Why are you going back so early?"
Mu Duo heard the two chatting and smiled at the side, full of expectation.
"Of course, little senior sister, you are going back to spend the Mid-Autumn Festival with me in the southwest!"
The four of them had fun in Shuiyun City. Xie Xun, who was alone in the military camp, went to look for Qin Rushuang, but naturally he was in vain.
The soldier guarding the camp was a straight man. When Xie Xun asked, he told the truth.
"The princess went to Shuiyun City with Mu Duo, Lord Shen, Qingzhi, and the little emperor grandson! She looks very happy, Prince, don't worry!"
Ying Er looked on with fear and was wondering where on earth this guy came from! Why did he arrange to come here!
The princess was having fun with others, but the prince was all alone!
Looking at Xie Xun's face again, it turned out to be as dark as the bottom of a pot!
