The street was bustling with people coming and going, the stalls and vendors were shouting, and the stalls had all kinds of gadgets, which were so novel.
"This hairpin is so beautiful." Si Li walked to a small stall, stood on tiptoes, scanned the items on the stall one by one, and then picked up a wooden hairpin.
"Miss, you have good eyesight. This hairpin is made of red rosewood. It is elegant in style and can be worn by both men and women. Whether you wear it or give it as a gift, it is a good thing!" The old woman said vigorously, as if she could read minds.
When it comes to compliments, select what customers like to say.
"That's it, Munchun, pay the bill." Si Li put away the wooden hairpin and went to another stall.
The three of them just wandered around and looked around until dusk.
"Miss, it's getting late, we should go back." Munchun and Huanxia reminded them with their arms full of things.
"No hurry, no rush, I heard there will be a performance at the Star Picking Pavilion tonight." Si Li also had a hand full of snacks, and finally freed up one hand to give each of Mu Chun and Huan Xia a plum.
"Miss, we can't go see the talents displayed in Zhaixing Pavilion." Huan Xia said while chewing the plums in her mouth.
Star Picking Pavilion is a famous place for fireworks in Kyoto. Although it is much more upscale than other brothels and taverns, it is still a place for fireworks. How can a lady of her status go to a place like that? What’s more, the lady is still so young.
How do you know this kind of place?
Huan Xia stared at Si Li suspiciously, Si Li was chewing snacks vigorously, her little face was chubby, and she looked very cute.
"Huan Xia, why are you staring at me?" Sili finally felt Huan Xia's gaze, "I just heard two people on the side of the road talking about it. They said there was a performance tonight at Zhaixing Pavilion, on the Moon-protecting River in front of me.
, you can also put up river lanterns!" After saying that, Si Li pointed forward with her finger.
"Let's go and have a look." Sili coaxed Wuchun and Huan Xia to watch the show again.
The last sunset has faded, and the bright moon and stars have come out to watch. The moonlight casts a layer of silver light over the river. Thousands of lights are on, and the gentle breeze creates sparkling waves on the river.
"good!"
There was a burst of cheers. It turned out that a woman on a large boat sailing upstream of the Moon Protection River had just finished a dance. Her figure was graceful and her belt was light and airy. It was so wonderful.
"The next person to come on stage is our star star of Zhai Xing Pavilion, 'Miao Yin'!" The old bustard introduced loudly, and the onlookers on the shore clapped their hands and booed.
"Oh, you're blocking me!"
"Please give way."
"Don't squeeze me!"
Sili raised her head and looked at the people crowded together in front of her, pouting dissatisfiedly: "If you don't want to look, why are you pushing me?"
"Luchun Huanxia, let's go!" Seeing that his lady was finally going back, Luchun Huanxia breathed a sigh of relief.
"Si Li!" The young man in the distance waved his hand and ran to Si Li in a few steps, panting slightly.
Sili looked at the person who came, and immediately happily threw herself into his arms and said: "Jiu Feng!"
Mu Jiufeng hugged Si Li firmly, his lips almost reaching his temples.
"Jiu Feng, why did you come back!" Si Li scolded dissatisfiedly.
"Okay, okay, I feel that Si Li misses me, shouldn't I rush back immediately?" Jiu Feng stretched out his arms, "Look, when I came back, I didn't even have time to change my clothes, so I came directly to find him.
is you."
Si Li couldn't help but laugh when she saw Jiu Feng's dusty and dirty face.
"Jiu Feng, if you come back by yourself, Uncle Mu won't scold you, right?" Sili asked worriedly, raising her head.
"No, my father came back with me this time." Jiu Feng looked at Si Li with concern and was relieved to see that she looked good. The reason he came back this time was because his father received a letter from his mother and learned that Mrs. Ye had passed away.
His father hurried back with him.
Originally, there was no need for Mu Jiufeng and Marquis Ning'an to make this special trip based on their status. However, Mrs. Mu had a close relationship with Sili's mother, and Mu Jiufeng also clamored to come back. In addition, the two families had always been very caring.
The Marquis of Ning'an also rushed back without stopping.
"Si Li, when I came here just now, I saw a lot of people setting up river lanterns over there. Do you want to go?" Jiu Feng asked. Seeing her appearance just now, maybe she wanted to join in the fun but failed?
"Go, of course!" Sili replied without hesitation.
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"Be careful." Si Li pulled Jiu Feng's sleeve for fear that he would fall.
"Okay, let's make a wish." Jiufeng put the two river lanterns into the river.
Sili watched the river lantern float farther and farther along the river and closed her eyes.
Mother, have you found your father? Don't be afraid, Ah Li will protect your star.
"Let's go, let's go shopping elsewhere." Si Li opened her eyes and said to Jiu Feng.
Still want to go shopping? Munchun and Huanxia were about to cry when they heard it. If they didn’t go back, the Duke would kill them both!
"Young Master, Young Master!" A servant hurriedly ran over, saluted Sili and Mu Jiufeng, and panted and said to Mu Jiufeng:
"Sir, when my wife heard that you were back, she quickly asked the villain to call you back."
"Just say you didn't find me. I'll know how to go back later." Mu Jiufeng looked at Si Li, obviously unwilling to go back at this time.
Seeing the young man's embarrassed expression, Sili said to Mu Jiufeng:
"How about you go back? Auntie hasn't seen you for a long time, so she must be missing you very much."
"By the way, you just came back. You must have not had snacks from Kyoto for a long time. Take these back and eat them slowly." Si Li stuffed most of the snacks he just bought to Mu Jiufeng,
Mu Jiufeng didn't refuse, he accepted it happily and went back first.
"Miss, Mr. Jiufeng has gone back, do we still want to continue shopping?" Mu Chun asked.
Sili waved her hand and said: "I don't want to go shopping anymore. Let's go back."
Hearing this, the two sisters, Late Spring and Huanxia, felt relieved.
Tonight is not a special day. Except for the crowds of people on both sides of the Huyue River and the brightly lit lights, the rest of the streets are particularly deserted.
Suddenly, Huan Xia in late spring paused, carefully guarding Si Li behind him.
"The voices sounded like they were just gangsters fighting with each other. Please feel free, young lady."
Munchun said, but still carefully guarded Si Li.
Naturally, Sili was not curious about these fights. It was normal for the weak to prey on the strong.
The streets were clear and quiet, and punches, kicks, and insults continued to be heard in the alleys. Huan Xia couldn't help but frown. How could these disgusting words taint the young lady's ears? She looked at each other with Mu Chun, and the two of them protected the young lady.
Sili quickened her pace.
"You kid doesn't know how to live or die. How many times have I warned you? This is my territory. Even begging for food has to go through my nod. Do you understand?!"
The voice was a little rough and cruel, but it didn't sound like an ignorant gangster. Si Li and the other two happened to walk to the entrance of the alley and took a look inside.
"As long as your kid is willing to kneel down and call me "ancestor" and swear to never show up in Kyoto, maybe I'll let you go as soon as I'm in a good mood. How about that?"
The leading man was leaning against the wall, holding a long knife on the ground. He looked at the indistinguishable man lying on the ground jokingly. Seeing that he was ungrateful, he ordered: