Having said that, Gangzi couldn't take it anymore. He immediately slammed his fist on the table, stood up, glared at Pei Lin, and yelled:

"What the hell are you talking about? How can you curse like that? My boss can do whatever he wants, it's none of your business. He doesn't need your attention. Now get back to your room and stop jumping around here and making a fool of yourself."

Pei Lin immediately frowned. This was between him and Yun Ling, and it was none of anyone else's business. Besides, it would be one thing if Yun Ling scolded him, but this brat with no connections dared to yell at him. He really didn't know what he was getting himself into.

Pei Lin's anger was about to erupt, so Yun Ling quickly shrugged and spread her hands, saying:

“Gangzi, don’t take it to heart. We’ve always been like this. He looks down on me, and I look down on him. We’re used to saying it, and nobody takes it seriously.”

Pei Lin was slightly hurt by the words "I don't think much of him," but he quickly composed himself. He was lying now, and Yun Ling was lying too. If he truly confessed his feelings to her, she would understand his good intentions over the years.

"Go quickly, or I'll drag you back to your room."

"Hurry up, hurry up, you're like a demon urging someone to die."

Yunling returned his previous words to him, and then went back to her room to change her clothes.

Pei Lin naturally sat down in the seat where Yun Ling had just been sitting, and casually picked up his spoon to eat the remaining half bowl of silkworm rice.

Gangzi and Tang Ling were both stunned. Gangzi really wanted to beat this man up, but because Tang Ling held his foot down, he didn't impulsively make a move.

After a short while, Yunling changed into women's clothes and came out. She hadn't gone out for a while and had spent the winter recuperating, so her skin had become fair and smooth. Wearing the long jacket, she looked even more graceful.

Pei Lin quickly turned his face away. He was already very nervous and dared not look any longer. If he did, his heart would explode.

"Hey, don't even mention my eldest son. Now that you're dressed as a woman and don't say a word, who can tell you apart from the young lady from the wealthy family in Bianjing?"

Tang Ling smiled as she tidied Yun Ling's messy hair, and chimed in:

"The young lady is beautiful and has a great temperament. When she wears men's clothing, she is a spirited young man, and when she wears women's clothing, she is a young lady from a noble family. She is very likable."

Yunling was amused by the two of them, and after her hair was fixed, she went to the Imperial Street with Pei Lin.

Today, the Imperial Street is beyond description with just the word "lively". Tourists flock here, and the street is crowded with people. If you are not careful, you will be swallowed up by the sea of ​​people.

Along the long corridors on both sides of the Imperial Street, there are all kinds of performances, with stalls lined up one after another. There are performers swallowing iron swords, contortionists eating cold noodles while lying down, magicians, and various other performances, including variety shows, drumming, and flute playing.

Further on, there were some animal circus performances, including bees and butterflies, fish leaping over knives, monkeys imitating humans, and so on. Yunling watched and clapped her hands as she watched. Each one was refreshing to her, and even the fortune-telling techniques she heard were very unique.

Yunling was just thinking of getting her fortune told so she could chat with her mother-in-law when she got back, when Pei Lin grabbed her arm.

"Little Lazyling, look, it's Lantern Mountain."

Yunling looked back in the direction Pei Lin pointed and saw a large tent erected in the direction of Xuande Gate. As dusk fell, the tent began to be decorated with colorful lights, which illuminated the tent. The lights of various colors reflected each other, creating a dazzling and colorful scene, truly living up to the saying "wealth dazzles the eye".

Looking down from the highest point of this mountain, it appears as if a waterfall is cascading down, and on the gates on the left and right sides, there are two winding, flying dragons.

"This mountain shed was built starting from the winter solstice in the twelfth lunar month. We had to make water tanks, make dragons to add candles, put two long poles in the thorn basin, and make paper figures for various performances. It was quite a busy job."

Yunling nodded and said with a smile:

"What, you're willing to talk now?"

"Are you stupid? How can I not want to talk? I am talking right now."

Yunling scoffed at him and then asked:

"Then what have you been doing staying in your room all these days? That's so unlike you."

"I...I...I'm sleepy. Can't I feel cold? You were too lazy to go out before, that's why you got the nickname 'Little Lazybones.' Hey, you're concerned about me. What, do you like me?"

Seeing that the man had returned to his annoying self, Yunling knew he was probably alright, so she thought about finding other amusement. But as soon as she walked away, the man pulled her back again.

"Don't wander off. The Emperor himself is coming soon, and you'll have plenty of time to join in the fun."

"The Emperor himself has arrived?"

Yunling swallowed hard, somewhat incredulously saying:

"You mean the Emperor..."

Seeing that Yunling had become interested, Pei Lin stopped talking and pretended to be profound.

Yunling couldn't stand his smug look, so she snorted at him and stared intently in the direction of Xuande Gate.

If you were to come to ancient times and be able to meet the legendary emperor, it would be a truly worthwhile trip. Although you shouldn't go into the inner palace, you still have to meet the emperor.

However, Yunling's wish could not be fulfilled. The Emperor would indeed come in person, but he would sit on the other side of the pavilion. Yunling tried her best to stand on tiptoe and look around, finally managing to see the yellow-edged curtains decorating the Xuande Tower.

She thought that must be the emperor's seat. Although she couldn't see it, she was still quite satisfied to be able to see some of the corners.

Soon, a giant light ball was lit in the two side buildings of Xuande Tower, shining brightly enough to illuminate the completely dark night again.

Before long, the sounds of string and wind instruments could be heard from upstairs, along with the faint sounds of women playing and laughing.

Yunling's curiosity was piqued, and she was about to listen carefully to find out how many women were playing inside when suddenly the sound of opera started up again. Yunling wasn't very good at listening to opera, but when she heard everyone shouting "Long live the Emperor!", she couldn't help but shout along. Instantly, the entire Imperial Street was filled with thunderous cheers, creating a powerful and intense atmosphere.

"Long live! Long live! Long live!"

"Stop shouting, let's go to Zhouqiao."

Yunling was led by Pei Lin's hand, and they squeezed and jostled through the crowd. Amidst the lively noise and the amazing skills of the famous artists, they nimbly swam to the Zhou Bridge like fish.

"Ah, there are more stalls at Zhouqiao today than usual, and I wonder what new delicacies I've never seen or tasted before."

"Don't go shopping yet, I have something I want to tell you."

"What are you talking about? Can't we talk as we walk?"

Pei Lin took a deep breath, then let out a long sigh.

"cannot."